Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission
limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only
shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your
warranty and service agreement.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undersired operation.
Trademark Recognition
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an
abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System.
All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
• Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm
temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to
clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
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Battery Information
• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that
came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may
damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted
correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the
product and possibly cause an explosion.
• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal
for the camera body to feel warm.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you
are going to store the camera for a long period of time.
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2 Introduction
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid t1031 digital camera for your
imaging needs. Incorporated with Polaroid’s sophisticated technology,
your exquisitely compact camera will offer a powerful range of high-end,
easy-to-use functions. It will allow you to capture those special occasions
with life-like clarity and beautiful color renditions. This manual provides
step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for
your reference only.
• System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the
following system requirements:
For Windows:
• Windows 98SE/2000/XP/ME/Vista
• Processor: Pentium III 1 GHz
• Memory: 512 MB or above
• HDD space: 500 MB or above
• 16bit color display monitor
• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
• USB port and CD-ROM drive
• Stereo speakers
For Macintosh
• Power Mac G3 or later
• Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5
• Memory: 256 MB or above
• HDD space: 500 MB or above
• USB port and CD-ROM drive
• Stereo speakers
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• Main Features
• 10 mega pixels resolution
• Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom
• 1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor
• 3 inch color LTPS LCD monitor
• 32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card
• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 8GB of SDHC card
• Sleek metallic finish
• Easy-to-use button interface
• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
• A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC
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• Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
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• Camera Views
Front View
Back View
LCD screen
Menu button
Function / Delete
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Top View
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LED indicator
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Bottom View
Battery/ SD card
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Left View
USB / TV Out
Speaker
Tripod screw hole
Strap ring
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• Camera Buttons
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
ButtonDescription
PowerPress to turn on/off the power.
Stabilizer
ShutterPress to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.
ZoomPress the zoom buttons to change zoom focus.
MenuPress to enter or exit the Setup Menu.
Function/
Delete
The stabilizer sets the optiomal ISO value according to light levels to com-
pensate for camera shake.
Press to set stabilizer on/off.
If the camera is turned off, press the play button to turn on camera in
Playback mode.
Play
If the camera is turned on, press to toggle camera to Playback or Record
mode.
In Record mode, press to enter function menu.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
• Navigation Control
The 4-way Navigation Control and the SET button allows you to access
the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can
congure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your
photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:
UP button
Macro button
SET button
Flash button
Down button
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ButtonUsage
SET
Flash/ Right
Macro/ Left
Up
Down
1. Conrm a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Record and Playback mode, press to change LCD screen display to
show OSD icons and guide lines.
1. In Record mode, press to scroll through the ash mode options. (Auto,
Anti Red-eye, Fill, Slow Sync and Off)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.
3. In Playback Video mode:
• Press to fast forward video playback
• Press again to continue normal playback
4. In Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the menu
selections.
1. In Record mode, press to turn on/off Macro.
2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.
3. In Playback Video mode:
• Press to retrack video playback
• Press again to continue normal playback
4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu
selections.
1. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
2. In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio
playback.
1. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
2. In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Stop video or audio playback
• Notications
Your camera gives feedback to users in two ways:
• LED Indicators
• Operation Sound
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Led Indicators
Your camera is equipped with 2 LED indicators:
• Operation Lamp, located on top of your camera. See “Top View” on
page 12 to locate the Operation Lamp, and
• Self-timer Lamp, located in the front of the camera. See “Front View”
on page 12 to locate the Self-timer Lamp.
LEDLED StatusCamera Status
Operation
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Self-timer
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OffPower Off .
Green (steady)
Green (fast blinking)
Green (slow blinking)
Amber (steady)Power saving (sleep mode).
Amber (very fast blinking)
Amber (fast blinking)Battery low or card error.
Amber (slow blinking)
OffSelf-timer off.
Red (fast blinking)
Red (slow blinking)
Power On.
Ready to take pictures / record / playback.
Camera busy or deleting / copying images /
recording / data transfer is in progress.
Playing slideshow or recording voice or
movie.
In Record mode, ash is charging or AF
error.
In Playback mode, self-timer countdown
error.
Error message: card locked, le / folder error,
no memory card, copy / format error.
Self timer countdown is set between 0 to 3
seconds.
Self-timer countdown is set between 3 to
10 seconds.
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Operation Sound
Your camera is equipped with a buzzer for operation sound.
BuzzerCamera Status
Two beeps
Three beeps
C o n ti nu o us
beep
Shutter soundThe shutter is pressed to record an image.
Denotes the start of an operation like recording and printing. Also beeps
when using menu and set properties.
Denotes low battery and other warning and error message like memory full
and card error.
Beeps every second for countdown if self-timer is set between 3 to 10
seconds. Beeps every half second if self-timer is set between 0 to 3 seconds.
Beep goes off after the countdown.
A startup sound can be set when you power on your camera in the sound
setting menu. See “Setting Sounds” on page 77.
• Camera Memory
Internal memory
Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. Users can store
images up to 10MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory
card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically
stored in the internal memory.
External storage
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports
SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 8GB. If there is a storage card
inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all images,
videos and audio clips in the external storage card. The icon indicates
the camera is using SD card.
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3 Getting Started
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to
facilitate easy carrying:
1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the
strap eyelet.
2. Thread the larger loop of the strap though
the short loop and pull tight to attach the
strap to the camera.
• Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the Li-ion battery into the battery
compartment. Please read “Battery Information” on page 8 before
inserting/removing batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside
the camera and the battery indent next to the compartment door.
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3. Close the battery compartment.
• Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your
camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 8GB
in size.
Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.
1. Make sure the power is off before inserting a SD/SDHC memory card.
2. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
3. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic
part facing the front side of the camera.
4. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.
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5. Close the battery compartment.
NOTE:
To remove the SD/MMC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the
the card carefully.
• Charging the Battery
The battery that is included in the package is not charged. You need to
charge the battery before using the camera.
1. Insert the battery into the battery
charger as shown.
2. Connect the power cord to the
battery charger.
3. Plug the power cord to the main
outlet.
The battery charging time is 2 hours.
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Battery icon on the LCD monitor indicates the battery level. See “LCD
Monitor Layout” on page 24.
• Turning the Power On and Off section
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
• Press the Power button. The start up image displays briey and the
startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera
is turned on in Record mode.
• Press the Play button. The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The
zoom lens is not extended.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button.
See “Modes” on page 23 to know more about Record and Playback
mode.
• Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do
the initial settings of your camera.
When you turn the Power button on, the Language Menu is displayed on
the LCD screen for you to setup the display langauge.
Setting the Language
1. Press , , or to move through the selection
2. Select a language, then press SET to apply.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Press or to move through the selection
2. Press or keys to change the value for the date and time.
3. Press SET to apply.
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4. If necessary, press to close the menu.
Now, you are ready to start taking photos and videos.
NOTE:
• Holding down the or changes the values continuously.
• If the batteries are removed for more than 48 hours, the Date & Time will
have to be re-set.
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• Modes
Your camera has two modes:
Record mode
• Set to Record mode to capture images and record videos and audio clips.
• Record mode can be further set to mode options like auto, movie and scene
selection modes. See “Selecting the Record mode options” below.
Playback mode
• Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images
and playback videos and audio clips. You can also attach voice memo
to images in this mode.
When you turn on your camera using the Power button, the camera is
automatically set to Record mode.
Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode
In Record mode, press the Play button to switch to Playback mode.
In Playback mode, press the Play button to back to Record mode.
Selecting the Record mode options section
Maximize the quality and ease of use of your camera by using the different
mode options. The mode options allow you to capture images with preset
settings according to scene conditions.
1. Set the camera to Record mode.
2. Press button to launch Record Mode.
3. Press to enter Record Mode submenu.
4. Select a mode.
5. Press the SET button to apply selected mode.
NOTE:
• For more information, see “Using the Record Menu” on page 40.
• Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the menu selections.
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Drive Mode
AEB
AF Area
AF Lamp
Sharpness
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4 Using the LCD Monitor
The high resolution 3” LCD monitor shows all important information
regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your photo or
video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or
OSD.
• LCD Monitor Layout
The following illustrations show the LCD monitor layout and icon
descriptions.
Record Mode Screen Layout
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1Record ModeIndicates the current mode.
2FlashIndicates ash settings.
3Self-timer / BurstIndicates drive mode settings.
4Zoom indicatorDisplays zoom.
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5Shots remainingIndicates the remaining shots available.
6BatteryIndicates battery level.
7Storage mediaIndicates current storage media in use.
8Date stampIndicates date stamp is enabled.
9StabilizerIndicates stabilizer function is enabled.
10SaturationDisplays saturation settings.
11ContrastDisplays contrast settings.
12HistogramGraphic display of ISO settings.
13ISODisplays ISO settings.
14Focus areaUse to frame subject to capture.
15Shake warningIndicates that the camera is shaking.
16Shutter speedDisplays shutter speed settings.
17Aperture valueDisplays aperture settings.
18ExposureDisplays exposure settings.
19AEBDisplays AEB settings.
20MacroIndicates macro is enabled.
21Face trackingIndicates face tracking is enabled.
22White balanceDisplays white balance settings.
23MeteringDisplays metering settings.
24SharpnessDisplays sharpness settings.
25QualityDisplays quality settings.
26ResolutionDisplays resolution settings.
27AF lampDisplays AF lamp is enabled.
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Playback Mode Screen Layout
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Playback mode display of still images:
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1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2.ProtectIndicates le is protected.
3Voice memoIndicates voice memo is attached.
4File no. / Total no.
5BatteryIndicates battery level.
6Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
7Recording informationDisplays recording information of the le.
8Button intro
9DPOFIndicates the le is marked for printing.
10ResolutionDisplays the resolution settings.
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Indicates the button to press on the camera
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1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2ProtectIndicates the le is protected.
3Movie clipIndicates the le is a movie.
4File no. / Total no.
5BatteryIndicates battery level.
6Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
7Recording informationDisplays recording information of the le.
8Button intro
9Video sizeIndicates video size
10Played timeIndicates played time.
11Key indicator
12Playing statusDisplays playing status.
13VolumeIndicates volume settings.
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Indicates the le number over the total number
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Indicates the button to press on the camera to
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Indicates the buttons to press on the camera
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1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2ProtectIndicates the le is protected.
3File no. / Total no.
Indicates the le number over the total number
of les in the storage card.
4BatteryIndicates battery level.
5Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
6Recording informationDisplays recording information of the le.
7Button intro
Indicates the button to press on the camera to
play a movie or audio le.
8Played timeIndicates played time.
9Key indicator
Indicates the buttons to press on the camera
to apply the functions.
10Playing statusDisplays playing status.
11VolumeIndicates volume settings.
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