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Polaroid PDC 4370 User Manual

PDC 4370
Digital Camera
User Guide
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Cover for DC IN jack
3. Self-timer LED
4. Hand strap holder
5. Lens cover/Power switch
6. Speaker
7. Viewfinder
8. Flash
9. Zoom lens
1. Flash charge LED
2. Viewfinder
3. Auto Focus/Battery charge LED
4. LCD screen
5. Display button
6. Macro/Erase button
7. Menu button
8. Down/Self-timer button
9. OK button
10. Right button
11. Left button
12. Up/Flash button
13. Zoom in button
14. Zoom out button
15. Capture/Playback mode selector
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1. Battery/SD card door
2. Tripod mount
3. Docking socket
1. Cover for USB port
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1. Battery charge LED (for internal battery)
2. Data transfer mode LED
3. DC IN jack
4. TV OUT jack
5. USB port
6. Backup battery charge slot
7. Backup battery charge LED (for external battery)
8. TV OUT button
9. Mass storage button
1. Hand strap holder
2. Left button
3. Self-portrait
4. Up button
5. Set button
6. Right button
7. Down button 8 Menu button
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 7
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................8
• Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................8
• Inserting the Battery into the Camera ........................................ 9
• Connecting the AC Adaptor (Included) .................................... 10
• Charging the Battery ............................................................. 11
• Using the Docking Station (Optional) ....................................... 12
• Turning the Camera On and Off.............................................. 13
• Checking the Battery Level .................................................... 14
2 Camera Settings........................................................................ 15
• Checking Camera Status........................................................ 15
• Camera Modes ..................................................................... 17
• How to Navigate Menus ........................................................ 17
• Setup Menu ......................................................................... 18
• Drive Mode .......................................................................... 20
• Cancelling the Start-up Image................................................. 21
• Setting the Date and Time .....................................................22
• Setting the Display Language ................................................. 24
• Power Saving Settings .......................................................... 25
• Formatting the Internal Memory.............................................. 27
• Customizing the Left and Right Buttons ................................... 28
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off .............................................. 30
• Adjusting the LCD Brightness ................................................. 31
• Restoring the Factory Settings................................................ 32
• Setting Quick View ............................................................... 33
• Viewing Firmware Version ..................................................... 34
• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen on and off.... 35
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3 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 37
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode.............................................. 37
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode............................................... 40
• Taking Pictures in Infinity Mode.............................................. 41
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes................... 42
• Taking Continuous Pictures.................................................... 43
• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................... 44
• Setting Self-timer.................................................................. 46
• Zoom Feature....................................................................... 47
• Setting the Image Size and Quality.......................................... 50
• Setting Exposure Compensation ............................................ 52
• Setting the ISO..................................................................... 53
• Setting White Balance ........................................................... 54
• Setting Sharpness................................................................. 55
• Memory Settings .................................................................. 56
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 58
• Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 58
• Setting Quality for Video Clips................................................ 59
5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips .............................................. 60
• Reviewing Pictures................................................................ 60
• Magnifying the Displayed Picture ............................................ 60
• Rotating the Displayed Picture................................................ 61
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail.................. 61
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen................................. 62
• Playing a Video Clip on the LCD Screen ................................... 64
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures and Video Clips ...................... 64
• Deleting Pictures and Video Clips............................................ 65
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV (optional with the
docking station).................................................................... 66
6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card .............................................. 68
• Using the SD Card ................................................................ 68
• Formatting a SD card ............................................................71
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• Copying Pictures and Video Clips............................................ 72
• About DPOF......................................................................... 74
7 Using the Remote Control........................................................... 76
• Using the Remote Control ...................................................... 76
• Replacing the Battery ............................................................ 77
8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ...................................... 78
• Installing the Software .......................................................... 78
• Software Included with Your Camera ......................................80
• Computer System Requirements ............................................. 81
9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer...................... 82
• Before Transferring Files ....................................................... 82
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 82
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .................84
• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ..................... 86
10 Troubleshooting Problems......................................................... 88
11 Getting Help ........................................................................... 92
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ............................................... 92
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................92
12 Appendix................................................................................ 93
• Technical specifications......................................................... 93
• Capacity of SD Card ............................................................. 96
• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 4370 Driver (PC only) ....................... 98
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................ 99
• Using Your Battery.............................................................. 100
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance.......................................... 101
• Regulatory Information ........................................................ 102
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid PDC 4370 digital camera for your imaging needs. The PDC 4370 comes equipped with a powerful 4.2 CCD sensor, 1.6-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options.
Other important information about the PDC 4370 digital camera that you may find interesting is:
• A high quality Glass lens system for exposures from 5.9 inches to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Three image quality modes plus video clip functionality.
• Auto focus, zoom and manual modes.
• Built-in flash with four modes (off, on, red-eye reduction and auto).
• Brushed metal case with rechargeable battery and camera dock.
• Everything is in the box necessary to be taking pictures in minutes.
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• Camera Package Contents
PDC 4370
Quick Start Guide
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Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido
ML 0403 Part no.: OM837657 R1
Printed in China
Schnellanleitung
Quick Guide
Registration Card
Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434
First Class Postage Required
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Pouch
PDC 4370
Li-Ion Rechargeable
Battery
USB CableHand Strap
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid PDC 4370 Camera Driver (PC)
PhotoImpression™ 5.0 (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
AC Adaptor
Video Cable
(optional)
Docking station
(optional)
Remote Control
(optional)
BATT
TV
• Attaching the Hand Strap
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DC�IN�
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• Inserting the Battery into the Camera
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs that are shown on outside of the battery.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back to lock.
For more guidelines on battery usage, please see “Using Your Battery” on page 100.
You can also use an AC adaptor (included) to supply power for the camera.
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• Connecting the AC Adaptor (Included)
Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the adaptor. Connect the adaptor as shown to power the camera and charge the battery from a household power outlet. The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation when AC adaptor is connected. The AC adapter can be used with or without the battery in place.
IMPORTANT!
• Only use the included AC adaptor.
• We recommend the user to use AC adaptor to power the camera whenever connected to a computer.
• AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid PDC 4370 camera may vary for different countries and regions.
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• Charging the Battery
One Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (Model No.: Li-10B) is supplied with the product. After purchase and before use, charge the battery for 8 hours initially and about 4 hours for subsequent chargings.
1. Insert the battery into the camera battery compartment, ensuring you follow the +/- signs that are shown on outside of the battery.
2. Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camera, and plug the adaptor into a household power outlet.
3. The battery charge LED will light up and remain steady, indicating battery charging in progress. The LED will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
The AC adaptor will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. But it is recommended to disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera when the Battery Charge LED turns off.
Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (Model No.: Li-10B) with the camera. This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the case with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge held may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit http://www.polaroid-digital.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries.
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• Using the Docking Station (Optional)
The docking station can serve as a battery charger when connecting to the AC adaptor; refer to the following instruction on “Using the Docking Station As a Battery Charger” for details. Connecting the camera with a TV via the docking station, the TV screen performs as the LCD screen of the camera; please refer to “Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV “on page 66 for details.
BATT
TV
BATT
TV
Using the Docking Station As a Battery Charger
1. Using an AC adaptor, via the Docking Station
• Install the battery into the camera.
• Plug the camera into the docking station.
• Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the docking Station, and plug the adaptor into a household power outlet.
BATT
TV
Battery Charge LED
The battery will start charging and the battery charge LED on the docking station lights up in orange. The LED turns to green when it is fully charged.
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2. Using the Backup Battery Charging Slot
• Charge a second battery in the backup
battery charging slot on the docking station.
• Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor
to the DC IN jack on the docking station, and plug the adaptor into a household power outlet.
The battery begins charging and the backup battery charge LED on the docking station lights up in orange. The LED turns to green when it is fully charged.
The included battery and a backup battery can be charged via the docking station at the same time. Charge one battery in the camera and the other one in the backup battery slot. The docking station must be powered by the AC adaptor. For more information on backup batteries, refer to http://www.polaroid-digital.com.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Slide the power switch in the arrow direction fully to turn on the camera. The lens will extend when the camera is turned on. Slide the power switch towards the lens to turn off the camera and the lens will retract.
Power switch
NOTE:
Do not use force to close the lens cover if the zoom lens does not fully extend.
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• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted. Please recharge
the battery.
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2 Camera Settings
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated.
Still Image Mode
Auto 50 100 200 400
Flash mode
A
Auto ash
Red-eye reduction
Forced on
Flash off
Optical and digital zoom bar
3-second Self-timer 10-second Self-timer
Macro mode Innity
Number of
remaining pictures
Low
Adequate
Full
Exhausted
Battery power level
Auto Sunlight Light bulb Fluorescent Cloudy
White balance
Still Image
Video
Capture mode
Continuous
Exposure compensation value
Digital zoom status
SD card inserted
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO sensitivity
Focus mark
2304 x 1728 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480
Image resolution
Scene shooting mode
Portrait
Landscape
Night Scene
Action
Super ne Fine Normal
Quality
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Video Mode
Auto Sunlight Light bulb Fluorescent Cloudy
White balance
Quality
Super Fine Fine Normal
Remaining time
Optical zoom bar
Recording indicator
Video mode
Exposure compensation value
Playback Mode
Date
Time
Playback mode
Picture Video clip
File type
Folder number / File number
Locked le
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• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. You can switch between them by sliding the Capture/Playback mode selector at the back of the camera.
Capture/Playback
mode selector
Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking Pictures” on page 37 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 58.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. For more details, please refer to “Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 60.
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. Press the
button to enter a menu bar and press it again to exit.
Press the
and
buttons to scroll left and right through the menu bar.
Press the
and
buttons to scroll up and down through menu
options. Press the
button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice.
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• Setup Menu
Still Image mode
Language (Page 24)
Sleep (Page 25)
Auto Power Off (Page 26)
Format (Page 27 and 71)
L/R Key (Page 28)
Capture Mode (Page 20)
Self-timer (Page 46)
Start-up Image (Page 21)
Date Format (Page 22)
Date Setup (Page 23)
Beeper (Page 30)
LCD Brightness (Page 31)
TV Out (Page 66)
Reset (Page 32)
Quick View (Page 33)
Firmware Version (Page 34)
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Playback mode
Beeper (Page 30)
Start-up Image (Page 20)
TV Out (Page 66)
Language (Page 24)
Sleep (Page 25)
Auto Power Off (Page 26)
Format (Page 27 and 71)
Date Setup (Page 23)
Copy (Page 72) Reset (Page 32)
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• Drive Mode
The camera has three drive modes for taking pictures and video clips.
Still Image
Continuous
Video
You may switch among these three modes according to the following steps.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
•
(Still Image) mode is the drive mode by default.
• This setting is also available in
(Video) mode.
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• Cancelling the Start-up Image
A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds when the camera is turned on.
You may cancel displaying the start-up image according to the following steps:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
ON The start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for two
seconds whenever the camera is turned on.
OFF Cancel the start-up screen.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Setting the Date and Time
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Setting the date format:
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) mode.
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Setting the date and time:
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
Use the left or right button to select a field, such as year, month, day, minute, second. Use the up or down button to adjust the value in the field. Press the OK button after all fields are set.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Setting the Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Power Saving Settings
The camera performs the following power saving operations to conserve battery power.
NOTE:
Power saving setting is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions:
• While the camera is recording video clips.
• While the camera is running a slideshow.
• While the camera is connected with a computer or other external devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.
Sleep
The camera is designed to hibernate automatically to save battery power after one minute of inactivity. Pressing the Shutter button halfway reactivates the camera.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
1 MIN The hibernation function is performed after one minute of
inactivity.
OFF The sleep function is not active.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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Auto Power Off
The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery power after a specified period of inactivity. Sliding the power switch towards the hand strap holder will turn on the camera again.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
1 MIN / 5 MINS The auto power off function is performed after one
minute or five minutes of inactivity.
OFF The auto power off function is not active.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation are not recoverable. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted .
• This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Customizing the Left and Right Buttons
The left and right buttons can be customized to change camera settings whenever they are pressed in Capture mode. After you configure the left and right buttons, you can adjust the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
When you want to assign this function to the left and
right buttons:
Select this:
For cycling through Capture modes:
(Still Image),
(Continuous),
(Video).
The left button for decreasing exposure compensation and the right button for increasing exposure compensation.
For cycling through sensitivity settings.
For cycling through white balance settings.
No function assigned.
CAPTURE MODE
EV
ISO
WB
OFF
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Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) mode.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off
You can turn the beep sound on and off in Setup mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to
.
Press
Press
MENU
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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