Polaroid Q40 User Guide
Digital Camera
Q40
USER MANUAL
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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GETTING READY
Polaroid Q40
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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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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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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