Polaroid Q40 User Guide

Digital Camera

Q40

USER MANUAL

Let's Get Started

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WARNING

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Do not expose the camera's battery pack or other
accessories to rain or humidity to prevent a fire hazard
or electric shock.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

For customers in Europe

"CE" mark indicates that this product complies

with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. "CE"
marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Supplier’s declaration of conformity

For compliance levels 1, 2 and 3 in Australia and

Levels of Conformity 1, 2 and 3 in New Zealand.

As required by notices under:

Section 182 of the Australian Radiocommunications

Act 1992;

Section 407 of the Australia Telecommunications Act

1989; and

Section 134 of the New Zealand

Radiocommunications Act 1989.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
Annex IV] indicates separate collection of

electrical and electronic waste in the European
countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the
waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: Q40

Trade Name: Polaroid

Responsible Party: plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Address: Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany

Conforms to the following Standards:

EMC: EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 Class B

EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006/A1:2009/A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC, 2004/108/EEC)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Camera notes:

Do not store or use the camera in the following
environments:

• In the rain, in humid or dusty environments.

• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly
to sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.g.
Inside a closed car in summer.

• In a place where the camera is subject to a high
magnetic field, e.g. near motors, transformers or
magnets.

Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places
where dripping water or sand may come in contact with
the camera.

If the camera will not be used for a long period of time,
remove the battery and the memory card from the
camera and store them in a dry environment.

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location
to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the
camera. It is suggested that you wait for a while before
turning on the camera.

The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or
corruption.

Battery notes:

Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak,
become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
following precautions.

• Do not expose the battery to water, and take
particular care to keep the terminals dry.

• Do not heat the Battery or throw it into a fire.

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
battery.

Keep the battery out of reach of babies and small
children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and
battery life is significantly shortened.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, be sure to format the
card with your digital camera before using it.

Do not change or delete the folder names or file names
in the memory card from your PC or, the camera may
not be able to display those edited files on its LCD
screen. To edit image data, copy the image data to the
PC’s hard disk first.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto­generated folder in the SD card. Please do not store
photos that are not taken by this model of camera, as
this may make it impossible to recognize the picture
when the camera is in playback mode.

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BEFORE YOU START

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please
read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for
future reference.

Copyright

Copyright © 2011 All rights reserved This product is
manufactured, distributed, and sold by
plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG,
Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmit
ted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or trans­lated into any language or computer language, in any
form, by any means, without the prior written permis­sion of plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for
identification purposes only and are properties of their
respective owners.

Safety Information

Please read the following important information care­fully before using this product.

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera

yourself.

• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling

may damage the product.

• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the

battery and memory card.

• Use only the type of battery that comes with the

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camera. Using other types of batteries may damage
the camera and void the warranty.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

•

Please do not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture, or extreme
temperatures, which may shorten the life of your
camera or damage the battery.

• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy environments.

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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for ex­tended periods.

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for
long periods of time.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or sol
vent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean,
wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.

About This Manual

This manual provides you with instructions on how to
use your digital camera. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate,
however plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG re-

­serves the right to make changes without notice.

Symbols used in this manual

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are
used to help you locate information quickly and easily:

Indicates the useful information to know.

Indicates precautions to be taken while operating
the camera.

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CONTENTS

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WARNING ................................................i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... ii

BEFORE YOU START .............................. 1

Preface ............................................................... 1

Copyright

Trademarks .................................................. 1

Safety information

About this manual

Symbols used in this manual

.....................................................1

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CONTENTS ..............................................3

GETTING READY .....................................7

Unpacking ..........................................................7

Camera Views

Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC

Card (Not included) ........................................... 10

Charging the Battery .........................................

Turning

.................................................... 8

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On and Off ..........................................13

Using the Mode Button ....................................

Setting language and date/time .......................

Setting the Language .................................

Setting the Date and Time .........................

About the LCD Screen ..................................... 17

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BASIC OPERATION ............................... 18

Shooting in Auto Mode .................................... 18

Using the

Basic Functions Menu ......................................

Advanced Functions Menu ...............................

Zoom Function ................................. 18

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Flash .......................................................... 19

Self-timer ...................................................

Macro Mode ..............................................20

Exposure Compensation ............................. 20

WB (White Balance)

ISO ............................................................. 22

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Quality

............................................................23

Size

Color ..........................................................24

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USING THE MODES ..............................25

LCD Screen Display .........................................25

Still Picture

Video

Playback Mode Display .............................. 28

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ................................29

Landscape .................................................. 29

Portrait .......................................................

Night Portrait ..............................................

Backlit Portrait ............................................

Night Landscape ........................................

Macro ......................................................... 30

Auto ...........................................................30

Panorama .........................................................30

Manual Scene Mode (SCN) .............................. 31

Sport ..........................................................32

Indoor ......................................................... 32

Snow .......................................................... 32

Fireworks ...................................................

Mode Display .......................... 25

Shooting Mode Display .................... 27

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Museum ....................................................32

Landscape ........................................ 32

Night

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Children

Leaf ............................................................ 33

Sunset ........................................................ 33

Glass .......................................................... 33

Landscape .................................................. 33

Night Portrait ..............................................

Beach .......................................................... 33

Text .............................................................33

Gathering ....................................................

ID ................................................................33

Fish eye .......................................................

Travel shooting ............................................

Photo frame ................................................ 33

Sketch ......................................................... 33

Blink Detection .................................................

Face Detection .................................................

Smile Detection ................................................

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PLAYBACK ............................................37

Viewing Photos and Videos ..............................37

Thumbnail View ................................................

Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) 40

Using

Using the

Delete Button ..................................41

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USING THE MENUS ..............................42

Still Picture Menu ............................................. 42

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..................... 43

AF-Assist Beam .........................................

Continuous AF .. .........................................

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ........ 44

Continuous

Date Imprint ...............................................

Quick Review

Digital Zoom

Slow Shutter .............................................. 47

Menu ..................................................... 48

Movie

Continuous AF .. .........................................

Shot ........................................45

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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ........

Playback Menu ................................................. 50

Protect .......................................................50

Delete ........................................................51

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

............................................................ 53

Trim

HDR-High Dynamic Range ..........................

........................................................54

Resize

Rotate ........................................................54

Red-eye Reduction .....................................

Display Setup ...................................................55

Slideshow ..................................................

Wallpaper Settings .....................................

Setup Menu .....................................................59

Beep ..........................................................60

LCD Brightness

Power Saver ..............................................61

Zone ........................................................... 61

Date/Time

.......................................... 60

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Language ...................................................62

File and Software .............................................

Format Memory .......................................... 62

File Numbering ..........................................

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) ............................................. 63

Reset Settings

FW Version (Firmware version) .................

...........................................64

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Transmission ........................................... 65

Video System ................................................... 65

Connecting Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View

Videos ...............................................................

Connecting to a PC

Setting the USB

Transferring

..........................................67

Mode ............................... 67

Files to your PC .....................67

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APPENDICES .........................................69

Specifications ................................................... 69

Error Messages ................................................ 73

Troubleshooting

Customer Care .................................................. 77

...............................................75

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GETTING READY

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Unpacking

Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or
appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor.

USB Cable

CD-ROMWarranty Card

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Wrist Strap

Battery chargerRechargeable lithium-ion battery

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash 12 Function/OK Button

2 Lens 13 HDMI Port

3 Mic 14 USB/AV Port

4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 15 Wrist Strap Mount

5 LCD Screen 16 Power Button

6 Mode Selection Button 17 Playback Button

7 Menu Button 18 Shutter Button

8 Disp/Up Button 19 Zoom Wheel

9 Flash Mode/Right Button 20 Tripod Mount Point

10 Delete Button/Down Button 21 Speaker

11 Face Detection/Left button 22 Memory Card/Battery

Compartment

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Insert the battery while observing the correct

polarity. Use the side of batter y to press down the
stopper as shown, allowing the battery to lock into
place properly.

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memory card slot as shown.

4. Close the battery compartment.3. In sert an SD /SDHC card (not included) into the

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2

Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The
use of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from
recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk,
Panasonic and Toshiba are recommended for
reliable data storage.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release
it. Pull the card out carefully.

Charging the Battery

1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.

2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug

adapter) into the charger base.

3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a

wall outlet.

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Leave the battery charging until the charger light
turns green. (To maximize battery life, the first
charge should be at least 4 hours)

The charger is for indoor use only.

Turning On and Off

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn
off the camera, press the Power button again.

Power Button

When the camera is turned on, it will default to the the
shooting mode last used. You can use the Mode button
on the back to change modes. When using the camera
for the first-time, the language setup page will appear.

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Using the Mode Button

The camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to switch between different modes easily. After
pressing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press "func/OK
to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode

Manual mode

Panorama mode

Scene mode

Movie mode

ASCN mode

Portrait

The camera sets all the settings automatically.

Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.

In this mode, up to 8 frames can be stitched together to create panoramic photo.

Choose from 20 different scene types and effects for your photos.

Switch to record videos.

Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.

Switch to take portrait pictures.

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Setting Language and Date/Time

The Date/Time and Language setup page will
automatically appear when the camera is turned
on the first time.

To set the display language and date/time, go to the
following setup options in the General Setup menu.

• Language

• Date/Time

To access the General Setup menu, do the following:

1. Press

2. Press the

Setting the Language

1. Select language with the Up/Down button, then

2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the

3. Press the

the Power button to turn the camera on.

button, then switch among camera
settings menus with the Left/Right button and select
the General Setup menu. Then press the Up/Down
button to access General Setup menu options.

press the or right button to enter language
options.

desired language.

button to confirm the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time

1. Select date/time with Up/Down button, then press

the or right button to enter the date/time settings

options.

2. Use the Left/Right button to select the date or time
field, then press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the
values.

3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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About the LCD Screen

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When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown
on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera
settings and status. To learn more about the displayed
icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 25.

LCD Screen notes:

Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels
are operational for use. However, there may be some
minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are
normal in the manufacturing process and the recorded
image is not affected in any way.

Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please
remove any moisture on the LCD screen with a
soft dry cleaning cloth.

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular
care with the liquid inside the monitor. If any
of the following situations arise, take the
recommended immediate action indicated below:

• If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your
skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash
thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid from the LCD flows into the eyes
inadvertently, please rinse with water immediately
and seek medical assistance.

• If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, flush your
mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities
of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical
assistance immediately.

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AUTO

AUTO

BASIC OPERATION

Shooting in Auto Mode

Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically
optimizes your photos for best results.

To start shooting, do the following:

1. Press

2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode (

3. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press

4. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to

5. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the image.

the Power button to turn the camera on.

).

the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

green when the subject is properly in focus.

Using the Zoom Function

There are two built-in zoom functions: optical zoom and
digital zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or
out on an object using the zoom wheel.

Zoom indicator
(See “Digital
Zoom“ on page

46)

When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, it
stops momentarily. Release and push the zoom wheel
again, and the optical zoom will switch over to digital
zoom automatically. After the adjustment, the zoom
indication scale hides immediately, and the current
zoom status is indicated by the following symbol

.

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Basic Functions Menu

The Basic Function Menus of the camera include
Flash, Self-timer, Macro Capture, and Exposure
Compensation.

Set the basic functions as per the following steps:

1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing the
Right/Flash button.

2. Press the Down button to enter the basic functions
selection screen, then press the Left/Right button to
select the functions which need to be set.

3. Press Up/Down button to enter the basic functions
setup screen.

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4. After pressing Left/Right button to select the options

which need to be set, press the

confirm the setting and quit the screen.

button to

Flash

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•

Flash: Auto
The flash will fire automatically in low lighting
conditions.

Flash: Red-eye reduction
Red eye is caused by the subject looking
directly at the flash and the resulting light
reflecting off of the retina of the eye. Red eye
is eliminated by firing a smaller initial flash prior
to the main flash to cause the subject not to
look directly at the flash.

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•

• Flash: Forced off

• Flash: Slow Synchro

• Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro

Flash: Forced flash
The flash will fire with every shot.

Flash is turned off.

This allows you to take pictures of people
at night that clearly show the subject. The
shutter is held open longer to allow more light
to the image sensor.

Using this mode for slow synchro shots with
red-eye reduction.

Self-timer

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Self-timer: 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the
Shutter button is pressed.

Self-timer: 10 sec
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the
Shutter button is pressed.

Self-timer: Off
Disables the self-timer.

Macro Mode

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•

Macro: On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the
lens.

Macro: Off
Select this option to disable Macro mode.

Exposure Compensation

The exposure compensation feature allows you
to adjust the light exposure value and control the
brightness of the photo.

The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0
to EV+2.0.

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Advanced Functions Menu

The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include
Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color
and ISO.

Set the advanced functions as follows.

1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menu by pressing the

button.

2. Press the Down button to enter the advanced
function selection screen, press the Left/Right
button to select the function that you want to set.

3. Press the Up button to enter the advanced function
setting interface.

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4. Use the Left/Right buttons to change the settings
then press the to confirm the new settings and
close the Advanced Function Menu.

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WB (White Balance)

The White Balance allows you to adjust the color
temperature under different lighting conditions. (The
WB setting is only available when the camera is in the

Manual mode).

The options of White Balance include:

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•

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•

•

•

•

WB: Auto

WB: Daylight

WB: Cloudy

WB: Fluorescent

WB: Fluorescent CWF

WB: Incandescent

WB: Manual (Press the shutter button to
set WB.)

ISO

The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the
camera's sensor to light. To improve the performance
in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required.
On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when
in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available
when the camera is in the M Manual mode).

Pictures taken with higher ISO will generally have more
noise than those taken with lower ISO.

The options of ISO include automatic, 64, 100, 200,
400, 800, 1600 and 3200.

The available ISO values vary on different camera
models.

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Quality

The quality setting determines how much the
camera compresses the photo files. The higher the
compression, the smaller the file size will be, but the
quality will decrease. The lower the compression, the
larger the file size, but the better the quality.

The three levels of compression are:

• :

• :

• :

Quality: Best

Quality: Fine

Quality: Normal

Size

The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels.
A higher image resolution allows you to print that image
in larger sizes without degrading the image quality.

The larger the pictures are, the bigger the file
sizes are and the less pictures you can store on a
memory card.

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Color

The color setting option allows you to add artistic ef­fects when taking pictures. You can try different color
tones to alter the mood of your pictures. (The Color
option is only available when the camera is in the M
Manual mode).

The color options include:

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Color: Auto

Color: Vivid

Color: Black & White

Color: Sepia

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LCD Screen Display

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Still Picture Mode Display

Mode:

M

1 Shooting Mode Icons

Manual mode

Scene mode

Portrait

AF Mode

2

Auto mode

ASCN mode

Panorama mode

Single-AF

Multi-AF

3 Expo Metering

Spot

Center

AiAE

4 Image Size

5 Image Quality

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6 Remaining number of pictures

7 Memory card/built-in memory

8

Battery Status

9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)

10

Zoom

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Exposure

12 ISO Value (Adjustable only in

Manual Mode)

13 Histogram

14

Focus Frame

15

OIS

16 Continuous Shot / Slow Shutter Warning

17 Face Detection

18 Picture Color (Adjustable only in

19 White Balance (Adjustable only in

Manual Mode)

Manual

Mode)

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Macro Mode

21 Self-timer

Self-timer: 2 sec

Self-timer: 10 sec

22 Flash Mode

Flash: Auto

Flash: Red-eye reduction

Flash: Forced flash

Flash: Forced off

Flash: Slow Synchro

Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro

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Video Shooting Mode Display

Mode :

1 Video Mode icon

2 Continuous AF

3 Metering

Spot

Center

AiAE

4 Image Size

5

Focus Frame

6 Self-timer

Self-timer: 10 sec

7 Remaining Time for Video Recording

8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory

9 Battery Status

10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)

11 Zoom

12

Exposure

13 OIS

14 Recording Status Icon

Recording standby

Recording

In order to shoot video, it is recommended that an
SD card be used.

When shooting video, the optical zoom is
disabled.

HD recording time is limited to below 29min.

OIS is a function which is enabled by default
unless deactivated by the user in either shooting
or recording mode.

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Playback Mode Display

Mode:

1. Playback Mode icon

2. DPOF file

3. File protection

4. Picture Number

5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory

6.

Battery Status

7. Image Zoom

8. The current display area

9. Zoom magnification area shown

10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of
pictures)

11. Recording Date and Time

12. OK:PLAY

13.

HDR

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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)

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In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected
intelligently and the most suitable settings will be
automatically selected.

To use "ASCN":

1. Press mode selection button and select ASCN
mode, press the button to enter ASCN mode,

the LCD screen will display the detected scene icon
as shown in the following figure:

2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject.
The optimum scene mode will be identified
automatically.

3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.

4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take
the picture.

Icon Mode name Icon Mode name

Landscape
Mode

Portrait Mode Macro Mode

Night Portrait Auto Mode

Backlit Portrait

Night Landscape
Mode

Landscape Mode

For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the
exposure to match the background.

Portrait Mode

For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the
exposure and skin tones for more natural lokking
pictures.

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Night Portrait

When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light
conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure
for people and night scenes.

Backlit Portrait

When the sun or any other light source is behind you,
ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure
to produce good pictures.

Night Landscape Mode

For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the
ISO value to compensate for low light.

Macro Mode

To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will
automatically adjust the focus.

Auto Mode

The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and
focus to ensure good pictures.

Panorama

Panorama mode allows you to create a panoramic
picture by stitching together several pictures.

Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture:

1. Press the Mode button, use the Left/Right button to
select Panorama mode, then press the button to
confirm the setting.

2. Use the Left/Right button to select the direction of
image stitching, e.g. left to right or right to left. Then
press the button to confirm the setting; if no
selection is made the camera will default to left to
right stitching after 2 seconds.

3. After the first shot is taken, two target icons will
appear on the left and right side of the LCD screen.
Pan the camera and the circle icon on the screen
in the specified direction and the circle will move
towards the square frame icon. When the circle
icon and square frame become green they will
overlap, and the camera will capture the next picture
automatically. You can repeat this process with up to
8 frames.

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4. After taking 8 frames, the camera will stitch the
images together automatically. Press the Playback
button to view the final image.

After selecting Panorama mode, Flash, Self-timer,
Macro mode and Exposure Compensation can’t
be adjusted.

After taking a Panoramic picture press the func/ok
button to save and exit or press the Delete button
to cancel and exit.

In Montage mode, up to 8 photos can be captured
when the image size is set at 2MP.

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Manual Scene Mode (SCN)

In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of
20 scene types to match your needs. You just need to
select the right scene for the occasion and the camera
will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you.

Press the Mode button, then use the Left/Right button
to enter the Scene Selection mode menu, then press

the button to enter Scene Selection mode, the
following figure will display on LCD screen:

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Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button
and press the button.

Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name

Sport Indoor

Snow Fireworks

Museum Night Landscape

Children Leaf

Sunset Glass

Landscape Night Portrait

Beach Text

Gathering ID

Fish eye Travel shooting

Photo frame Sketch

Sport

For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots
without blur.

Indoor

For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.

Snow

For snow scenes. Reproduce natural and clear snow
scenes.

Fireworks

For fireworks at night. Slow shutter speed adjusted for
brilliant images. The use of a tripod is recommended.

Museum

For museum or flash-free areas. Retain color and
reduce blur.

Night Landscape

For night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended.

Children

For kids and pets. Flash is disabled for eye protection.

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Leaf

For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and
blossoms.

Sunset

For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.

Glass

For objects behind transparent glass.

Landscape

For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.

Night Portrait

For portraits against night scenery.

Beach

For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.

Text

For taking pictures of text or documents or display
boards.

Gathering

For taking pictures of people gathering indoors.
Photos will appear natural even under difficult lighting
conditions.

ID

Ideal to take pictures of documents such as IDs.

Fish eye

For creating interesting image distortion, similar to
viewing an image through the eye of a fish.

Travel shooting

Produces background image blur that emphasizes the
motion of the main subject.

Photo frame

For adding interesting frame effects to the photo.

Sketch

For taking photos with pencil sketch effect.

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1. After selecting the scene type, press the button
to activate.

2. After setting the option, press the
confirm the setting and enter the selected Scene
Selection mode for shooting.

The main function menu also allows you to adjust
the image quality and image size. Please refer to the
"Advanced Functions Menu" section on page 21 for
detailed instructions.

button to

Blink Detection

Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled
by the user. When shooting, if a face is detected its
eyes closed, the Blink Detection
screen to show that a blink was detected.

will appear on the

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Face Detection

The Face Detection mode will detect and enhance
facial features.

1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection
button to enable the Face Detection and the (
will appear on the LCD.

2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera
towards the subject to start the face detection
process. When the camera detects a face, a white
rectangular frame will be drawn around the face.
(Note: For best results, the face of the subject
should be relatively large on the LCD screen, and
the subject should be facing the camera as directly
on as possible.)

3. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus on the
subject.

4. The frame around the face will turn green when the
subject is in focus. Press the Shutter button fully to
capture the image.

5. Press the Left/Face Detection button to dissable
Face Detection.

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Smile Detection

With the "Smile Detection" feature, the camera
automatically detects and captures a person smiling.

1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection
button to enable Smile Detection and the (
appear on the LCD.

2. Point the camera at the subject until the subject's
face is detected and bracketed by a white frame.
Press the Shutter button completely and then
release it. The camera will now 'wait' for the subject
to smile.

3. When the subject smiles, the camera will
automatically

4. To disable the Smile Detection function, press the
Left button, or the Shutter button.

A face must be detected by the camera in order
for smile detection to function correctly.

For best results, the subject should be framed to
occupy most of the screen space.

and capture the photo.

) will

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Viewing Photos and Videos

1

2
3
4
5

6

To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD
screen:

1. Press the
The last recorded photo or video clip will appear.

2. Use the
through the photos or video clips stored in the
internal memory or memory card.

3. To play a selected video clip, press the
enter the movie playback mode.

During video playback, the operating instructions will
appear on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and
press the button for confirmation.

button to enter the Playback mode.

Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll

button to

PLAYBACK

The operating instruction icons are as follows.

1 Return to the

first frame and
play

2 Play 5 Rewind

3 Fast Forward 6 Pause

4 Return to the

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When playing a movie, press the Up/Down button to
increase or decrease the volume. To mute the audio,
press and hold the Down button until the
appears.

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Thumbnail View

In Playback mode, toggle the zoom lever to ( ) and
thumbnails of your photos and videos will display on
the screen.

1. With each press of the zoom lever either 3x3, 4x4 or
date folder thumbnails will display.

2. When 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails are displayed, use
the Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or

video clip for viewing; press the

to the original size.

3. When date folder thumbnails are displayed, use
the Up/Down button to select the date folder you

want to view. Then press the

folder and view its images.

button to return

button to enter the

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4. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a
picture or video clip, press the button to return

to the original size.

The Date Folder is displayed in order based on the
shooting date.

If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a
movie file is currently being displayed.

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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)

When viewing photos, you can also use the zoom lever
to zoom in (2~8) times.

1. Press the

2. Use the
photo to magnify.

3. Press the
into the photo.

4. When using the zoom wheel to magnify an image.
A zoom indicator with your magnified position will
appear in the display.

button to enter the Playback mode.

Left/Right navigation buttons to select a

section of the zoom wheel to zoom

5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.

6. Press the
original scale.

Movie images cannot be magnified.

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button to return the image to its

Using the Delete Button

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In Playback mode, you can press the Down/Delete
button to delete pictures or videos.

To delete pictures or videos:

1. Press the

2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with
the Left/Right button.

3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen
will appear.

button to enter the Playback mode.

4. Select Yes or Back with the Up/Down button and
press the button for confirmation.

Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.

Please refer to page 51 for instructions on the
Delete Menu options.

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AUTO

Still Picture Menu

USING THE MENUS

Mode:

In any of the above Still Picture modes, press the
button to go to the Still Picture menu.

To adjust each setting:

1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between different
Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/
Right button, to select the page with the function
you want to adjust and press the Down button.

2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the function.

3. Then press the or Right button to enter the
submenu.

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4. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or
press the Left or button to return to the menu.

5. Press the button to confirm the setting and
return to the previous page.

After selecting a function, you can press the Up
button to return to the Still Picture menu for other
Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages. Or you can
press the Down button several times to move to
the next setup menu page.

Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.

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AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)

Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism
while taking pictures.

Two options are available:

Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center

•
of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.

Multi-AF: The camera shall focus correctly for

•
multiple parts of the object.

AF-Assist Beam

This option can turn on or turn off the AF assist lamp.
The AF assist lamp assists the camera in focusing
correctly in low light conditions. It is not recommended
that this be turned off or the camera may not focus
correctly.

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Continuous AF

The camera continuously focuses on a moving subject
such as a sports player.

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

This setting determines what part of the picture the
camera uses to determine the correct exposure for the
whole picture.

Three options are available:

• Spot

• Center-Weight

• AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE)

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Continuous Shot

Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After
entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by
by pressing and holding down the shutter button.

There are five available options:

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OFF: Turn off the Continuous Shot function.

• Continuous shooting: Press and hold the shutter

button to shoot continuously until you release the
shutter or until the memory card has run out of
space.

3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.

•

3 shots (Last): Capture pictures continuously until

•
the Shutter button is released. Only the last 3
shots will be recorded.

• Time Lapse: Automatically capture pictures at

predefined intervals.

The flash is designed not to work in this mode in
order to enable quick succession of shots.

Date Imprint

Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. There
are three options available:

• Off

• Date

• Date and Time

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Quick Review

This setting refers to the quick photo review
immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on
the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time.

Four options are available:

• Off

• 1 sec

• 2 sec

• 3 sec

Digital Zoom

Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom
function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is
enabled.

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Slow Shutter

In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as
long as the Shutter button is held down. This gives you
control over the duration of the exposure. (The slow
shutter mode is available only in M manual mode).

• Manual: To set a long exposure time between

2~30 sec.

The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged
exposure times.

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Movie Menu

Mode:

In the Movie mode, press the button to access the
Movie Setup menu.

To configure each setting:

1. In the Menu screen, switch between the Movie
Setup or different Camera Setup pages using the
Left/Right button, select the page with the function
you want to adjust and press the Down button.

2. Press the Up/Down arrow button to select the
function to be set, and Press the
to enter the submenu.

or Right button

3. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the
Left or button to return to the menu.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting and
return to the previous menu.

Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.

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Continuous AF

The camera continuously focuses on a moving subject
such as a sports player.

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

This setting determines what part of the picture the
camera uses to determine the correct exposure for the
whole picture.

Three options are available:

• Spot

• Center

• AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE)

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Playback Menu

Mode :

In Playback mode, press the button to enter the
Playback menu.

Please refer to the following sections for detailed
instructions on the various menu options.

Protect

To prevent pictures or videos from being accidentally
erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files.

To protect/unprotect a picture or video:

1.

Use the Up/Down arrow button and select Protect.
then press the or Right button to enter the
submenu.

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2. Use the Up/Down button and select "One" to protect
individual photos or movies; or select "All" to protect
all photos and movies stored in the memory card.

Press the button to confirm and enter the photo/

movie protection interface.

3. Press the
photos or videos, or select Unprotect to unlock

them, then press the Up/Down button and select
Back to return to the playback menu.

Selecting "reset" will un-protect all previously
protected photos and videos.

button and select Yes to lock displayed

Delete

There are three ways to delete files.

• Delete One:

1. In the Delete setting, select

press the or Right button.

2. Press the Left/Right button to locate the photo or
video to be deleted. Press the Up/Down button
to select item (Yes: to delete the file or, Cancel:

to return to previous menu) and then press

confirm.

Delete One and then

to

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• Delete All:

1. In the Delete setting, select

press the or Right button.

2. Use the Up/Down button and select Yes to delete all
files, or select Cancel to return to the menu.

• Delete Date Folder:

1. In the Delete option, press the

selecting date folder.

2. Use the Up/Down button to select a Date Folder to

be deleted, press to confirm, press the Up/Down

button to select item (Yes: to delete the file or,

Cancel: to return to the menu) and then press to

confirm.

The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. File
protection must be removed first before a file can
be deleted.

Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be
reset.

Delete All and then

or button after

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF allows you to record a selection of pictures that
you would like to print, and will save your selection in
the memory card, so that you can simply hand your
memory card to a photo kiosk without having to tell
them which photos you would like to print.

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Trim

The Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected
photo and save it as a new photo.

To trim a picture:

1. Select the

2. Using the
you want to trim and have it displayed on the LCD.

3. Select “Yes” to confirm trimming, then use the zoom
wheel and direction buttons to select the part to be
cut.

4. Press button and ‘Save Changes?’ will
appear. Select “O” to confirm changes and save it as

a new image, or select “X” to cancel changes and
return to the previous menu.

Trim setting from the menu.

Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that

The image can not be cropped again when it is
cropped to 640X480.

HDR-High Dynamic Range

With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed
may be corrected by optimizing the highlights and
lowlights captured to more accurately represent the
actual scene.

1. Select the HDR setting in the
previously.

2. Press the Left and Right button to find pictures you
want to optimize and then select Confirm to perform
HDR optimization or select Return to go back to
Playback menu.

3. After HDR optimizing, the image will be saved as
another file with the
original file will still remain in the memory.

icon as a prompt, the

menu as described

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Resize

This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified
resolution, and saves it as a new picture.

1. Select the
as described previously.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
picture to resize.

3. Use the
resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the
image or Back to cancel and return to the Playback
menu.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

Resize setting from the Playback menu

Up/Down navigation buttons to select a

Resizing an image creates a new file that contains
the image in the size you select. The file with the
original image also remains in the memory.

Rotate

You can use this setting to change the picture
orientation of the picture.

1. Select the
as described previously.

2. Use the
picture to rotate.

3. Use the
direction of rotation or Back to cancel and return to
the Playback menu.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

Rotate setting from the Playback menu

Left/Right navigation buttons to select a

Up/Down navigation buttons to select the

The panorama picture and video cannot be
rotated.

Revolved file will replace the original one.

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Red-eye Reduction

Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos.

1. Select the
menu as described previously.

2. Use the
which red eye needs to be removed.

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select
Yes to fix the selected image or Back to cancel and
return to the Playback menu.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

Red-eye Reduction in the Playback

Left/Right button to select the picture from

For best results, the face of the subject should
be relatively large on the LCD screen, the
subject should be facing the camera as directly
as possible, and the eyes should be as large as
possible.

If there is no red eyes in the image, press
button after selecting “Yes”, such prompt will
appear on the screen: red eye is not detected!

Display Setup

Mode:

Press button in Playback mode to enter Display

Setup menu.

Refer to the following sections for details of every
setting.

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Slideshow

This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as
a slideshow.

1. Select Slide Show menu, then press the or Right
button to enter the slide show setup interface.

2. Press the Up/Down button to select effect, interval,
repeat or music, and press the

to enter and adjust settings. press the
confirm settings.

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select

Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the
Playback menu.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

or Right button

button to

Wallpaper Settings

Use this setting to use your favorite picture to use as a
background on the LCD screen.

1. Press the Down button to select the Wallpaper
Setting menu.

2. Press the or Right button to enter the wallpaper
setup interface.

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Menu Wallpaper:

Use the Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper
option, then press the

the Left button to return to last page, and press to
exit the menu.

• User

• Polaroid

• Sparkling

button to confirm or press

Startup Screen:

Use the Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen
option, press

the return to last page, and press to exit the menu.

• User

• Polaroid logo

to confirm or press the Left button to

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Back To Default:

Use the Up/Down button and select Set Back To
Default, then press to confirm or press the Left

button to return to last page, and press to exit the
menu.

• Yes

• No

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Setup Menu

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Mode :

The Setup menu for the camera is available in all
modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing
the button and switching between menus with the
Left/Right button.

To adjust the settings:

1. Select the menu page with the function you want to
adjust and press the Down button.

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2. Switch between different functions with the Up/
Down button.

3. Press the

After selecting a function option, you can press
the Up button to return to the menu for other
Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down
button to switch to the next menu page.

Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.

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or Right button to enter the submenu.

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Beep

Use this setting to adjust beep volume, shutter button,
self timer, power on, and power off tones.

To change these settings:

1. Select the
described previously.

2. Use the
between volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer
tone, and power tone options.

3. Press the or Right button to enter, and Press

the Up/Down button to adjust volume and change

various sounds, then Press the

the setting.

Beep setting from the Setup menu as

Up/Down navigation buttons to switch

button to confirm

LCD Brightness

Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD
screen.

1. Select the
menu as described previously.

2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level using

the Left/Right button, and press the

confirm the setting.

LCD Brightness setting from the Setup

button to

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Power Saver

This setting allows you to save power and get the
maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow
the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera
automatically after a period of inactivity.

1. Select the
menu as described previously.

2. Press the Up/Down button to select either screen

power or camera power, then press the or Right

button to enter.

3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected
item. Both items have the following options:

Power Saver setting from the Setup

• LCD off:
On, 30 sec, 1 Min, 2 Min

•

Camera off:
On, 3 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min

4. Press the button to confirm.

Zone

The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas
trips. This feature enables you to display the local time
on the LCD screen while you are overseas.

1. Select the
described previously. The world time screen will
appear.

2. Use the
between the hometown ( ) and travel destination
( ) fields.

3. Use the

close to the desired time zone. Then press the

button to confirm.

Zone setting from the Setup menu as

Up/Down navigation buttons to switch

Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city

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Date/Time

See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 16.

Language

See “Setting the Language“ section on page 15.

File and Software

Format Memory

Please note: formatting enables you to delete all
contents in the memory card and built-in memory,
including protected photo and movie files.

To use this setting:

1. Select Format Memory in the File and Software menu.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes
or No. Then press the button to confirm.

3. Select Yes, and the camera will format the selected
media.

4.

Please note that when you perform the Format
Memory function, it only formats the active memory. If
a memory card is inserted, the memory card is active
and will be formatted. If there is no memory card, the
internal memory is active and the internal memory will
be formatted. Formatting the memory card will not
automatically format the internal memory.

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File Numbering

After you take a picture or video clip,the camera will
save it in a sequential number. You can use this to reset
the file numbering to 1. (When more than 999 images
are on the memory card, the use of this features will
have no effect).

1. Select the File Name in File and Software menu.

2. Select the option with the Up/Down button and
press the button for confirmation.

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card)

Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal
memory to the memory card.

1. Select the Copy to memory card in the File and

Software menu.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes
or No. Then press the button to confirm.

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Reset Settings

Use this setting to restore the camera to its default
settings.

1. Select Reset Settings in the File and Software menu.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes
or No. Then press the button to confirm.

FW Version (Firmware Version)

Use this setting to view the camera's firmware version.

1. Select the
menu.

2. If you have uploaded the latest firmware version to
your SD card, upgrade accordingly as necessary.

FW Version in the File and Software

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Video System

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Use this setting to configure your video system to your
current area.

1. Select the Video System in the Connection
Transmission menu.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm.

The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or
PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The
appropriate setting will vary between regions.

NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.

PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.

Note: The TV output will not perform properly if an

incorrect video system is selected.

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Connect Your Camera to an HDMI TV to View Videos

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully
digital audio/video transmission interface, through which
uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted.

Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV
reduces conversion loss and improves image quality.

Connecting the camera to an HDMI TV

1. Use a high-definition output terminal cable (optional)
to connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV.

2. The camera will automatically determine if the
connected display supports 1080i resolution. If the
display supports the resolution, select the resolution
you prefer in the menu shown on the camera and
the monitor will display the images at the speci
fied resolution. If the monitor does not support the
resolution, it will automatically display images at the
highest resolution possible.

3. Once an output format is selected, the LCD screen
in the camera will go blank (although it is still on) and
your TV will then display the images and menus.

Note that your camera and TV should be turned off
before connecting them.

Refer to your TV instruction manual for information
on what resolution sizes it will support. The reso
lution and output formats that are not supported
will be grayed out on the camera's LCD screen.

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Connecting to a PC

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Use the USB cable supplied with your camera to copy
(transfer) pictures to a computer.

Setting the USB Mode

Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with
either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will ensure
that the camera is correctly configured to connect with
a PC. The USB mode is set to PC by default.

1. Enter the Transmission menu and select USB Mode
with the Up/Down button, then press the
Right button to enter.

2. Use the

3. Press the

Up/Down navigation buttons and select PC.

button to confirm the setting.

or

Transferring Files to Your PC

The computer will automatically detect the camera as
a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon
on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to
copy the folders and files in the drive to a directory on
your PC as you would copy any other folder or file.

By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured
photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to
connect the camera to a PC.

1. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.

2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
USB/AV OUT port on your camera.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available
USB port on your PC.

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4. Disconnect the camera once the transfer is
completed.

If the USB option is set to [PC] :

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :

Remove the camera from the system as described
below before turning the camera off and disconnecting
the USB cable.

Windows operating system (Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.)

Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and
remove the USB connector according to the
displayed menu.

Macintosh

Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")

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APPENDICES

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Active Image Sensor Pixels 16.07 Megapixels

Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.56 Megapixels [1/2.33"CCD]

Focal Length 5.1mm (Wide) — 40.8mm (Tele)

[35mm film equivalent] [28mm (Wide) — 224mm (Tele)]

F number F3.3 (Wide) — F5.8 (Tele)

Lens

Anti-Handshake Optical Image Stabilization

Digital Zoom 6x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 48x)

Lens Construction 8 groups 12 elements

Optical Zoom 8x

Focusing Range

Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~ ∞, (Tele) 100cm ~ ∞

Macro: 5cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)

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Number of
Recording
Pixels

Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal

DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes

File Format

Shooting Modes

Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink

Red-Eye Removal Yes

HDR Yes (Post-Processing)

Panorama Capture

Still Image

Movie 720p30, 720p15, VGA, QVGA

Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

Movie Movie Format: MOV (H.264), Audio: G.711 [Monaural]

Still Image Yes (Horizontal)

View Angle 0° ~ 355°

16MP: 4608×3456, (16:9)12MP: 4608×2592, 8MP: 3264×2448, 5MP:
2592×1944, 3MP: 2048×1536, (16:9)2MP: 1920×1080, 0.3MP: 640×480

Auto, ASCN, Manual, Portrait, Panorama, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children,
Indoor, Leaf, Beach, Text, Party, ID, Fisheye, Panning Shot, Photo Frame,
Sketch, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night
Landscape, Night Portrait)

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LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels)

ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO64/100/200/400/800/1600(4M)/3200(4M)

AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off)

Exposure Metering Method

Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available)

Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments

Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds)

Continuous Shooting Yes

Playback Modes

White Balance Control

Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to
Center of Frame), Face AE

Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie, Date

Zoom (Approx. 2x ~ 8x), Histogram Display

Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent,
Manual

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Flash Modes

Flash

Shooting Range

Recording Media

Other Features ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (26 Languages)

Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Mini 8 pin USB), HDMI (Type C)

Power Rechargeable Li-ion Battery D016-05-8023, 3.7V 650mAh

Shooting Capability (Battery
Performance)

Operation Environment Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%

Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 100.4×57.9×24.5mm (Based on CIPA Standards)

Weight Approx. 145g (Body Only)

Supplied Accessories

Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye
Reduction + Slow Synchro

(Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 5.0m (ISO800)
(Tele) Approx. 0.5m ~ 2.8m (ISO800)

Internal Memory: Approx. 43MB

SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [Nonsupport MMC Card]

Approx. 180 Shots (Based on CIPA Standards)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, USB Cable, Battery Charger

Wrist Strap, CD-ROM

Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

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Error messages

Messages Explanation

Card error • The memory card is not formatted.

Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images.

Picture error

No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.

Lens error • The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power off automatically.

System error • Unexpected error encountered.

Write protect

Out of the range

• The picture is not captured correctly.

• The picture is corrupted.

• The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” posi­tion.

• When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement
was incorrect.

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Messages Explanation

Card is not formatted, format? • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted.

This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected.

Warning!! Camera recording,
please wait.

Warning!! Battery exhausted. • The battery is out of charge.

This file cannot be played back

No connection • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.

Print error

Cannot print

• No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.

• The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera.

• There is a problem with camera or printer.

• Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink.

• Check if the printer has a paper jam.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes Solution

Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.

• The battery is not inserted cor-

Camera turns off suddenly dur­ing operation.

Images and video files cannot
be saved.

No picture is taken when press
ing the Shutter button.

rectly.

• The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery.

• The memory card is full. • Replace the memory card with a new one.

-

• The memory card is full.

• No available space to store the
files.

• The mode dial is in Playback
mode.

• Replace with a fully charged battery.

• Delete unwanted images.

• Unlock the memory card.

• Replace the memory card with a new one or
format the current memory card.

• Delete unwanted images.

• The memory card is locked.

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Problem Possible causes Solution

Write to memory card slowly • When movie above HD is

Cannot write to the memory
card

Too many movies to process • The number of pictures or

Exceed maximum folder num­ber in the memory card

recorded into the memory card
below Class 4, perhaps it is too
slow to continue recording.

• Memory card is in write­protection state.

• When shooting or recording,
write-protection interruption
phenomenon in the memory
card (such as due to too slow
storage etc.) leads that you can
not continue to shoot or record.
.

binders in the memory card
exceeded the specifications, so
the playback of data folder can
not be displayed.

• “Yes” is selected for “File No”
menu in the Menu (see P63 for
detailed instructions).

• Please select HCSD or shoot after formatting
this card.

• Please replace a memory card.

• Please shoot again.

• Delete needless files.

• Transfer the files in the memory card to other
area.

• Transfer the files in the memory card to other
area.

• Set “No” for “File No”.

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Customer Care

Polaroid Q40

Questions? Need some help?

This manual should help you understand your new
product. If you still have questions, call our help line or
visit www.polaroid.com.

Manufactured by

plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Bleichereistraße 18
73066 Uhingen
Germany

Polaroid and Polaroid & Pixel are trademarks of PLR IP
Holdings, LLC, used under license. All other trademarks
are the property of the respective owner, who has not
sponsored, endorsed or approved this product. PLR IP
Holdings, LLC does not manufacture this product or
provide any Manufacturer’s Warranty or support.

PLR IP Holdings, LLC, its licensees and affiliates, fully
support all electronic waste initiatives. As responsible
stewards of the environment, and to avoid violating
established laws, you should properly dispose of this
product in compliance with all applicable regulations,
directives or other governances in the area where you
reside. Please check with local authorities or the retailer
where you purchased this

product to determine a location where you can appropriately
dispose of the product.

You may also go to www.polaroid.com/support to learn
more about the specific laws in your area and to locate a
collection facility near your home.

If your electronic device has internal memory on which
personal or other confidential data may be stored, you
may want to perform a data sanitization process before
you dispose of your device to assure another party cannot
access your personal data. Data sanitization varies by the
type of product and its software, and you may want to
research the best sanitization process for your device before
disposal. You may also check with your local recycling facility
to determine their data sanitization procedures during the
recycling process.

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