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Table of Contents

1 Preface. .....................................................................................7

• About this Manual................................................................................... 7

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance .................. 7

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. 8

Trademark Recognition ........................................................................ 8

• Safety and Handling Precautions ........................................................... 8

Camera Information ............................................................................ 8

Battery Information ............................................................................ 9

2 Introduction .............................................................................................10

• Camera Features ................................................................................. 10

• Package Contents ................................................................................ 11

• Camera Views ....................................................................................... 12

• Camera Buttons .................................................................................... 14

• Navigation Control ................................................................................ 14

• Camera Memory ................................................................................... 16

Internal memory ... ............. ...............................................................16

External storage........ ............. ............................................ ..............16

3 Getting Started ........................................................................................17

• Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................... 17

• Inserting the Battery.. ........................................................................... 17

• Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .. ................................................ 18

• Turning the Power On and Off . ............................................................ 19

• Initial Settings ...................................................................................... 19

Setting the Language ................................................. ............ ..........19

Setting the Date & Time ............ ........................... ............ ............19

• Modes................................................................................................... 20

Record mode ..................................................................................... 20

Playback mode .................................................................................. 20

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Switching between Modes ............................................................... 20

Selecting the Record mode options section ..................................... 21

4 Using the LCD Screen ................................................................22

• LCD Screen Layout .............................................................................. 22

Record Mode Screen Layout ............................................................. 22

Playback Mode Screen Layout .......................................................... 24

Changing the LCD Screen Display ................................................... 27

5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices ...................................................29

• Taking Photos . ..................................................................................... 29

• Using the Image Stabilizer .................................................................... 30

• Setting the Zoom Control .................................................................... 30

• Using Flash .......................................................................................... 31

• Setting the Focus Mode ...................................................................... 32

• Using the Function Manual .................................................................. 32

My Mode .......................................................................................... 33

Resolution ......................................................................................... 33

Quality ............................................................................................... 34

EV Compensation .............................................................................. 34

White Balance ................................................................................. 35

ISO .................................................................................................... 36

Metering ............................................................................................ 36

Color Mode ........................................................................................ 37

• Using the Record Manual .................................................................... 38

• Setting Scene Mode ............................................................................. 38

Using Smile Capture Mode ............................................................... 41

Using Intelligent Scene Mode ........................................................... 42

Using Blink Detection Mode ............................................................. 44

Using Aperture Priority Mode ............................................................ 45

Using Shutter Priority Mode .............................................................. 45

Using Manual Exposure Mode .......................................................... 46

• Setting the Drive Mode ...................................................................... 47

• Setting the AEB .................................................................................. 48

• Setting the AF Area ............................................................................ 48

• Setting the AF Lamp ........................................................................... 49

• Setting Sharpness ............................................................................... 49

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• Setting Saturation ................................................................................ 50

• Setting Contrast ................................................................................... 50

• Setting the Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 51

• Setting the Date Stamp ........................................................................ 51

• Setting the Auto Review....................................................................... 52

• Recording Movies ................................................................................. 53

Setting Movie Size ........................................................................... 53

YouTube Mode ................................................................................ 54

• Recording Voices. ................................................................................. 55

6 Playback ..................................................................................56

• Viewing in Single Navigation ..................................................................... 56

• Viewing Thumbnails .............................................................................. 56

• Zooming images .................................................................................. 57

• Playing Movies ..................................................................................... 58

• Playing Voice Recording........................................................................ 59

• Playing Voice Memo ............................................................................ 60

• Deleting an Image/Video/Audio ............................................................ 60

Using the Delete Button .................................................................... 60

• Setting Playback Menu ......................................................................... 61

• Setting Slideshow ................................................................................. 62

• Deleting Files ....................................................................................... 63

To delete a photo/video/audio clip .................................................... 63

To delete a single file ......................................................................... 63

To delete attached voice memo ........................................................ 64

To delete multiple files ...................................................................... 65

To delete all files ................................................................................ 65

• Protecting/Unprotecting Files ............................................................... 65

To protect files ................................................................................... 65

To protect/unprotect a single file ....................................................... 65

To protect/unprotect multiple files..................................................... 66

To protect all files .............................................................................. 66

To unprotect files ............................................................................... 66

• Red-Eye Correction ............................................................................... 67

• Voice Memo.......................................................................................... 68

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• Photo Editing ........................................................................................ 68

• Trim ....................................................................................................... 70

• Resize ................................................................................................... 71

• Setting Startup Image ........................................................................... 72

• Setting DPOF ........................................................................................ 72

To set DPOF on a single image/all image .......................................... 73

To reset DPOF ................................................................................... 73

• PictBridge ............................................................................................. 73

7 Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................74

• Setting Sounds .................................................................................... 74

• Setting Power Save .............................................................................. 75

• Setting LCD Save.................................................................................. 75

• Setting Date & Time ............................................................................ 76

• Setting Language ................................................................................. 76

• Setting File Numbering ........................................................................ 77

• Setting TV Out ...................................................................................... 77

• Setting LCD Brightness ....................................................................... 77

• Setting Battery Type ............................................................................ 77

• Setting Memory Kit .............................................................................. 77

• Reset All .............................................................................................. 78

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................79

• Installing the Software .......................................................................... 79

• Software Included with Your Camer ................................................... 80

• Fast and Easy YouTube™ Upload ....................................................... 81

• System Requirements ......................................................................... 81

• Uninstalling Polaroid t1232 Camera Driver .......................................... 82

9 Making Connections ................................................................. 83

• Connecting the Camera to a TV .......................................................... 83

To connect your camera to a TV ....................................................... 83

• Connecting the Camera to a PC ......................................................... 83

• Connecting the Camera to a Printer ................................................... 84

10 Appendix ...............................................................................85

• About Folder and File Names ............................................................. 85

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Folder Structure ................................................................................85

File Naming ......................................................................................85

11 Troubleshooting .....................................................................87

12 Getting Help ..........................................................................88

• Polaroid Online Services ...................................................................... 88

• ArcSoft Software Help ......................................................................... 88

13 Specifications ........................................................................89

• Specifications....................................................................................... 89

• Camera Default Settings...................................................................... 91

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1 Preface

• About this Manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change

without notice.

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,

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 disassemble 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’s taking.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 batteries..

• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came

with your camera. Using other types of batteries. or charger may damage

the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

• If applicable, 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 batteries from the camera if you

are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

• Ensure you select the correct battery type in the setup menu and use a

fully charged or fresh battery.

• There is a risk of damaging the product or personal injury if the battery is

replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries properly.

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2 Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera. This manual provides you step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera,

and is intended for your reference only.

• Camera Features

• 12 megapixels resolution

• Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom

• 1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor

• 3.0 inch color LCD display

• 32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card

• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB 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:

Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido

The CD-ROM includes

Polaroid t1232 Camera Driver (PC)

ArcSoft MediaImpression™: (PC/Mac)

ArcSoft Print Creations® (PC/Mac)

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC/Mac)

t1232

Quick Start Guide

User Guide (in PDF format)

Wrist Strap

Li-ion Battery

USB Cable

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Battery Charger

• Camera Views

Front View

Flash

Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp

Zoom Lens

Microphone

Back View

LCD screen

Function / Delete button

Mode switch

SET

DISP

LED indicato

Menu buttons SET button / 4-way navigation control

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Top View

Shutter button

Bottom View

Power button

Image stabilizer

Zoom

Battery / SD card door

Side View

Hand Strap Retainer

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USB / TV out

Door tripod screw hole

• Camera Buttons

Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.

Button Description

Power Press to turn the power on or off.

Image Stabilizer

Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording a video or audio clip.

Switch Mode

Zoom Adjust the zoom buttons to change zoom magnication..

Menu Press to enter the menu.

Function/ Delete

The image stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light

levels to compensate for camera shake.

Press to set stabilizer on or off.

Switch to photo mode to take photos. Switch to video mode to recording a video. Switch to playback mode to view the photos or videoes.

In the Record mode, press to enter function menu.

In the 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 configure a wide range of camera settings to ensure the best results for your photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:

Face Tracking/

Rotate Button

Focus Button

SET Button

SET

DISP

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Flash Button

Display Button

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Button Usage

SET 1. Conrms a selection when using the OSD menus.

1. In the Record mode, press to scroll through the ash mode options(Auto, Anti Red-eye, Fill, Slow Sync and Off)

Flash/ Right

Macro/ Left

Up/Face

Tracking/ Rotate

Display/

Down/Help

2. In the Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.

3. In the Playback Video mode, press to fast forward video playback.

4. In the Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the

menu selections.

1. In Record mode, press to scroll through the focus mode options. (Macro, Pan Focus, Innite, Normal)

2. In the Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio

clip.

3. In the Playback Video mode, press to rewind video playback

4. In the Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu

selections.

1. In the Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.

2. In the Record mode, press to turn the face tracking function on or off.

3. In the Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio playback.

4. In the Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees with each press of the button. This feature is applicable for still

images only.

1. In the Photo, Movie, and Playback mode, press to change the LCD screen display to show or hide OSD icons or view help.

2. In the Record mode, press to change LCD screen display to show or hide OSD icons and guide lines or help.

3. In the Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.

4. In the Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.

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• Camera Memory

Internal memory

Your camera has 32MB of internal memory. Users can store images up to 10MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the camera, all images, videos

and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.

Expanding Your Camera’s Memory

Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC card with a maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a memory card inserted in the SD card slot, the camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio

clips in the external storage card.

NOTE:

• Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check

the card’s specications and take the camera with you. Polaroid branded memory cards are

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3 Getting Started

• Attaching the Wrist Strap

• Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment. Please read “Battery Information” on page 9 before inserting/ removing the battery.

1. Open the battery/SD card door by following the illustration below.

2. Insert the battery into the compartment

as shown in the illustration.

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3. Flip the door back into place as shown in the illustration and slide the locking tab in the direction of the arrow.

• Inserting a SD/SDHC Memory Card

Expand your camera’s memory by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 32GB 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/SD card door at the bottom

of the camera.

3. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot label side up.

4. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory

slot until it clicks into place.

5. Close the Battery/SD card door as shown in the illustration.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push

the card inward with your finger and release

it. Pull out the card carefully.

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• Charging the Battery

The battery that comes along with your 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 battery charger to the adaptor.

3. Plug the adaptor to the main outlet.

The battery charging time is 2 hours.

• Turning the Power On and Off

There are two ways to turn on the camera:

• Press and hold the Power button. The start up image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the

camera is turned on in the Record mode.

To turn off the camera, press the Power button. See “Modes” on page 20 to know more about Record and Playback mode.

• Initial Settings

When you turn on your camera for the very first time, you will be asked to establish 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 your display language.

Setting the Language

1. Press , DISP, or to move through the selections.

2. Press SET to select your language.

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press or DISP, to change the value of the date and time.

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2. Press SET to apply.

3. If necessary, press MENU to close the menu.

Now, you are ready to start taking photos and videos.

NOTE:

• Holding down or DISP, changes the values continuously.

• If the battery is removed for more than 48 hours, the Date & Time will have to be

reset.

• Modes

Your camera has three modes:

Photo Record mode

• Set to the Photo Record mode to capture still images 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.

Movie Record mode

• Set to Movie Record mode to record videos.

Playback mode

• Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images and playback videos and audio clips. You can also attach a voice memo to still

images in this mode.

Switching between Modes

Adjust the Mode switch to select among Photo Record, Video Record, and Playback mode.

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Selecting the Photo 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 the scene conditions.

1. Set the camera to Record mode.

2. Press MENU to launch Record Mode Menu.

3. Select Record Mode by pressing the DISP button

once, and press to enter its submenu.

4. Select a mode

5. Press the SET button to confirm your selection..

NOTE:

• For more information, see “Using the Record Menu” on page 37.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

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4 Using the LCD Screen

The high resolution 3.0” LCD display shows all important information regarding your cameras’ settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. This display is called the On Screen Display or OSD.

• LCD Screen Layout

The following illustrations shows the LCD screen layout and the icon

descriptions.

Record Mode Screen Layout

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1 Record Mode Indicates the current record mode settings.

2 Flash Indicates flash settings.

3 Self-timer / Burst Indicates drive mode settings.

4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.

5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.

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6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.

8 Date stamp Indicates whether the date stamp is enabled.

9 AEB Indicates whether the AEB function is enabled.

10 Image Stabilizer Indicates whether the image stabilizer function is enabled.

11 Saturation Displays saturation settings.

12 Contrast Displays contrast settings.

13 Histogram Graphic display of ISO settings.

14 ISO Displays ISO settings.

15 Focus area Use to frame subject you wish to capture.

16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.

17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings.

18 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is recommending that you enable

the image stabilizer feature.

19 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

20 Exposure Displays exposure settings.

21 Face tracking Indicates whether the face tracking is enabled.

22 White balance Displays white balance settings.

23 Metering Displays metering settings.

24 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings.

25 Quality Displays quality settings.

26 Resolution Displays resolution settings.

27 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.

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Playback Mode Screen Layout

The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of file being

viewed.

Playback mode display of still images:

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1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the le is protected.

3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.

4 Button intro

5 File no. / Total no.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

8 Recording information Displays recording information of the le.

9 DPOF Indicates the le is marked for printing.

10 Resolution Displays image size.

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400

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a movie or audio le.

Indicates the le number and the total number of les

in the memory card.

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Playback mode of videos:

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No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the le is protected.

3 Movie clip Indicates the le is a movie.

4 Button intro

5 File no. / Total no.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a movie or audio le.

Indicates the le number and the total number of les in the memory card.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

8 Recording information Displays recording information of the le.

9 Volume Indicates volume settings.

10 Key indicator

Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to

apply the functions.

11 Playing status Displays playing status.

12 Played time Indicates played time.

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Playback mode of audio clips:

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No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the le is protected.

3 Button intro

4 File no. / Total no.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a movie or audio le.

Indicates the le number and the total number of les

in the memory card.

5 Battery Indicates battery power level.

6 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

7 Recording information Displays recording information of the le.

8 Volume Indicates volume settings.

9 Key indicator

10 Playing status Displays playing status.

Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply

the functions.

11 Played time Indicates played time.

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Changing the LCD Screen Display

The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the DISP button.

Press the DISP button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type

to another.

In Photo/VideoRecord Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of

the following:

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• The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.

• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Macro.

• Use the “Guide lines” to properly align your image for capture.

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In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

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NOTE:

LCD display cannot be changed for the following situations:

• Manual exposure mode

• Recording movie or audio clips

• Playing movie or audio clips

• Playing slideshow

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5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices

• Taking Photos

Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your

photos. Taking photos with your camera is very simple.

1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.

2. Adjust the switch mode to Photo

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on the LCD display. See illustration on the

right.

4. Press the shutter button halfway down.

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The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. When the camera

is ready to take the photo, the focus frame turns green, the shutter speed and

aperture value are displayed. (When the

focus frame is in red and the operation

LED blinks, the subject is not in focus. Release the shutter button, recompose the scene and press the shutter button

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halfway to reset the focus.)

5. Press the Shutter button all the way down to capture your image.

When the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steady, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent a blurry image. You may need to turn on the camera’s flash or enable the Image Stabilizer feature to get a better picture.

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• Using the Image Stabilizer

The Image Stabilizer function prevents blurred images caused by shaking. This function is only available if ISO is set to Auto. See “ISO” on page 35 on how to adjust the ISO settings.

To activate the Stabilizer

Image Stabilization Button

• Press the Stabilizer button on top of your camera to enable/disable the

stabilizer.

• Setting the Zoom Control

Your camera features up to 3x optical zoom and up to 5x of digital zoom. Optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens while digital zoom is activated through the menu settings.

To adjust the optical zoom:

1. Press the Zoom button to zoom in or zoom out an image.

2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD display.

Slide left to zoom out.

Slide right to zoom in.

To adjusts the digital zoom:

1. Activate digital zoom. .

2. Rotate the zoom control right to optically zoom

in an image to its maximum until it stops.

3. Release the zoom control.

4. Rotate the zoom control right again to switch to digital zoom automatically.

Zooming continues.

NOTE:

• Digital zoom is not activated in recording movies.

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• Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash to get the correct exposure. This function cannot be activated when recording movies

or continuous shooting.

To activate the Flash

• Press the Flash/Right button on your

camera repeatedly until your desired flash

mode is displayed on the LCD display.

Flash button

SET

DISP

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

Auto. The flash fires automatically

whenever extra lighting is needed.

Red-eye reduction. The flash fires

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Auto flash is enabled.

twice to reduce the red-eye effect.

Always on. The flash always fires

when you press the shutter button

regardless of lighting conditions.

Slow sync. The flash fires with a delay and uses slow shutter speed.

Off. The flash is turned off.

NOTE:

• Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst

and AEB modes.

• Do not charge the flash while pressing the zoom button. Charge the flash after

releasing the zoom button if necessary.

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• Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a movie clip.

To set the Focus mode

• Press the Macro button repeatedly until the

desired focus mode icon is displayed on

the lower left corner of the LCD display.

Macro button

SET

DISP

Your camera supports the four focus modes:

Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.8m(2.62ft). When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed

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on the screen.

Macro. This mode is designed for close-up

photography. If Macro is enabled, you can

capture the detail and sharpness of a very

close image. (Please refer to page 88 for the

macro focus range).

Pan Focus. When Pan Focus is set, the camera focuses on every object.

INF

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

Macro enabled

• Using the Function Menu

The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Record Mode. It contains My Mode, Resolution, Quality, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode. Press the Fn button of your camera to launch the Function Menu.

Press the Fn button again to close the menu.

• The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings. Only

the available functions for the settings are shown as icon on the menu bar.

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• The available options for each item on

the menu bar are shown in the Menu

options.

• Use the or key to move through

Menu bar

the menu selections then press the

SET button to save and apply changes.

• My Mode

The My Mode function displays the 6 most recent modes used in order. When you

move through the different modes in the

menu options, the items on the menu bar changes to the corresponding available

settings.

• Resolution

The Resolution function is used to set the

resolution before you capture the image. Changing the resolution affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory

card. The higher the resolution, the more

memory space is required. The table below

shows the resolution values for still images.

Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size

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4000 x 3000 2048 x 1536

3:2

4000 x 2672 1920 x 1080

3264 x 2448 640 x 480

2592 x 1944

16:9

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0EV

AW B

AUTO

12M

0EV

AW B

AUTO

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0EV

AW B

AUTO

ISO

Program

Menu options

Program

A2 Size

3:2

10M 8M 3M5M

16:9

• Quality

The quality determines the amount of

compression applied to your photos. More

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compression results in a more detailed image.

However, the higher the quality, the more

memory space is required in your memory card.

• EV Compensation

EV stands for Exposure Value. In difficult lighting

conditions, the auto exposure function of your

camera may be misled into giving the wrong readings. The EV Compensation function allows you to adjust the exposure value and correctly expose your images. Available for still images

only.

0EV

AW B

ISO

AUTO

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0EV

AW B

ISO

AUTO

Fine

0EV

• To adjust EV settings, press the or keys to increase/decrease the

value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD display displays the adjusted image when applying these EV settings. Press the SET button to save

and apply changes.

• The available settings are: OEV, +0.3EV, +0.7EV, +1.0EV, +1.3EV, +1.7EV,

+2.0EV, -0.3EV, -0.7EV, -1.0EV, -1.3EV, -1.7EV, -2.0EV.

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• White Balance

The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the

white light when recording still images and movies.

• As you move through each selection, you

can see the preview on the LCD display.

Icon Item Description

Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.

AW B

Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.

Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.

Tungsten

Flourescent 1

Flourescent 2

Custom

This should be used for most photographic scenes.

Ideally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.

Ideally used for indoor photos with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions.

This is considered “warm” lighting.

Ideally used for indoor photos with bluish fluorescent lighting

This is considered “warm” lighting.

conditions.

Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment.

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AW B

ISO

AUTO

Auto

AW B

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• ISO

The ISO function lets you adjust the ISO sensitivity in recording still images

depending on the lighting levels of your surroundings.

• Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions

and a lower ISO setting in brighter

conditions.

• As you move through the selections, the

preview on the LCD display changes.

• Available settings are: Auto, 100, 200,

400, 800, 1600,3200 (3M, 16:9<2M>, VGA), 6400 (1280x960).

NOTE:

If the Image Stabilizer is enabled, ISO is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted. To adjust ISO, disable Stabilizer first.

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AW B

ISO

AUTO

Auto

ISO

ISO50ISO

ISO

AUTO

ISO

100

200

800

400

• Metering

The Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the

camera measures light to record still images or movies.

• As you move through the selections, the

preview on the LCD display changes.

Icon Item Description

Multi

The camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area.

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AW B

ISO

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Center

Spot

The camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more importance to the values near the center.

The camera selects the exposure value based on the center of your picture.

• Color Mode

The Color Mode function lets you record still

images or movies and apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect.

• As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes.

Icon Item Description

Normal The camera records normally.

Vivid

Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones.

B&W Images are captured in black and white.

Vivid Red

Vivid Green

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0EV

AW B

ISO

AUTO

Normal

The camera captures the image with more contrast and

VN S R GBW

saturation emphasizing bold colors

Captured image becomes reddish. Ideally used to record images like flowers and cars to make them more vivid.

Captured image becomes greenish. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns to make them more vivid.

Captured image becomes bluish. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean, to make them look more vivid.

• Using the Record Menu

If you are in Record mode, you can access the Record menu simply

by pressing the MENU button on your camera.

When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the SET button to move through menu selections and apply

your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu

button again.

• Record Menu

The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings.

To go to Record Menu: Set the camera to Record mode. See “Switching between Record Mode and Playback Mode” on page 20.

1. Press

to launch Record Menu

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

2. Use the or DISP keys to move through the menu selections.

3. To select an item, press .

4. Press the SET button to save and apply settings.

• Setting the Scene Mode

Setting the Scene mode allows you to capture images with the cameras’

presets according to the scenes or environment.

1. From the Record Menu, press to

select Record Mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to move

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through the selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

The table below shows the available scene

mode settings.

Icon. Item Description

Auto The simplest way to shoot most images. Settings are adjusted

Program The camera automatically adjusts for suitable shooting settings

Aperture Priority This feature lets users adjust for the aperture value and the

Shutter Priority This feature lets users adjust the shutter speed and the

Manual

Exposure

Intelligent Scene The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically

Portrait The camera blurs the background to focus on the subject in the

Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views.

Sunset This feature enhances the red hue for capturing sunset images.

automatically.

like shutter speed and aperture values.

camera automatically selects the shutter speed to match the

brightness. See “Using Aperture Priority Mode” on page 44.

camera automatically selects the aperture value to match the

brightness.

This feature lets users adjusts the shutter speed and

aperture value to correctly expose your images.

switches to the appropriate scene mode.

foreground.

Selec t

Auto

Backlight This feature is used to capture the image of a backlit subject by

changing the camera’s metering.

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Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids.

Night Scene This feature is used to capture images with night scenery

Fireworks This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks

Snow This feature is used for snow scenes.

Sports This feature captures still images in high speed movements.

Party This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings.

Candlelight This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.

Night Portrait This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or

Soft Skin This feature enhances skin tone and facial skin appears

Soft Flowing Water

Food This feature is used to capture images of food. The increased

Building This feature enhances the edges of captured images.

Text This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally

Auction Pictures taken in Auction mode are automatically saved under a

background.

explosions.

dark background.

smooth.

This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.

saturation in this mode makes the captured image more enticing.

used when capturing text images.

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Icon. Item Description

Smile Detection This feature uses smile tracking to automatically detect

Blink Detection

Pre-composition

Love Portrait

Voice Recorder This mode is used to record audio clips.

smiling faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it

continuously captures the image.

This feature detects if the subject blinked their eye

when the image is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.

This feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Review the temporary image, when satisfied, take another picture to capture you final image.

This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to

capture portraits photos without the help of others. When more than two faces are detected, AF is automatically

activated. The camera starts a count down and captures a picture in two seconds.

After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the forefront in MyMode of Function Menu. See “Using the Function Menu” on page 31.

Using Smile Capture Mode

The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture

images. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles

of moving people. When capturing an image with more than one person, the

camera detects the smile of the closest person in the center of the screen.

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To activate Smile Capture

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

3. The smile capture icon blinks every second

The camera displays a white frame when a face is detected.

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and the white focus frame turns green to denote camera activity.

4. When a smile is detected, the camera will

automatically take a shot of the image.

NOTE:

When capturing an image with several faces, face tracking function may take up

more time tracking faces for the first time.

Using Intelligent Scene Mode

With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the

shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when

aiming on a subject. This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography.

ter the camera detects the Intelligent scene icon. Af

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To activate Intelligent Scene

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

3. The camera detects the shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene mode.

4. Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the camera to focus on the subject. The

frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

5. Press the shutter button to take the shot.

NOTE:

When Intelligent Scene function is enabled, icons will be displayed even in the Guideline, or No Display modes are enabled when the shutter button is pressed

halfway down.

The table below shows the modes supported by Intelligent scene:

Icon. Intelligent

Scene Modes

Portrait This mode is set when a face is detected.

The camera displays a solid white frame when a face is detected.

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Landscape This mode is set when:

Sunset This mode is automatically set when sunset lighting is detected.

Macro This mode is set when:

Blacklight This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting greater

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Portrait

• There is no face detected.

• The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.

• The EV setting is greater than 11 or 10.5.

• There is no face detected

• The focus distance is within the macro range. This mode can only be detected when you half press the shutter button.

than 2.5.

This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting greater

than 2.5.

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Scene Modes

Night Scene This mode is set when:

Night Portrait This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting

• There is no face detected.

• The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.

• The EV setting is lower than 5 or 4.5.

lower than 5 or 4.5.

Description

Using Blink Detection Mode

The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines when a captured

image has subjects with closed eyes. After shooting, when the camera detects that the subject has blinked, a menu selection appears to ask the

user whether to save the image or not. This feature saves time in managing

photos to be stored or deleted.

To activate Blink Detection

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

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Face tracking is automatically enabled.

2. Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the

camera to focus on the subject. The frame turns

green to indicate focus is set.

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Detected faces are framed.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. The

image is automatically saved unless the camera

detects that the subject has blinked. In this case,

the screen on the right is displayed.

4. Select Save Image to save or Cancel to discard.

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• Using Aperture Priority Mode

With Aperture Priority mode, users can adjust the aperture value and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to match the brightness.

To activate Aperture Priority

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

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2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the or DISP keys to select the

aperture value options.

4. Press the shutter button to capture the

image.

SET : Adjust

F 3.0F 3.0

Displays the aperture value

• Using Shutter Priority Mode

With Shutter Priority mode, users can adjust the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to match the brightness.

To activate Shutter Priority

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the or keys to select the shutter

speed options.

4. Press the shutter button to capture the

image.

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• Using Manual Exposure Mode

With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed

and the aperture value.

To activate Manual Exposure

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

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3. Use the or keys to select the shutter speed options or use the or DISP keys to select the aperture value options.

4. use the or DISP keys to increase or decrease the aperture or shutter speed values.

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Displays the aperture and shutter speed value

5. Use the SET button to switch between aperture and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa.

6. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

NOTE:

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the difference between the

correct and selected exposure is displayed in red.This indicates that you must make

an adjustment to either shutter speed or aperture size to obtain a good photo.

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• Setting the Drive Mode

Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. While Burst

lets you take consecutive shots. This function is

only available in recording still images. The Drive

mode setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

To set the Drive Mode

1. From the Record menu, select Drive Mode.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

The table below shows the available Drive mode settings.

Icon Item Description

10 Sec Self-timer

2 Sec Self-timer

Double Self-timer

Burst

Off Captures an image without time delay.

Sets a 10-second delay to capture image after pressing the shutter button.

Sets a 2-second delay to capture image after pressing the shutter button.

Performs delay and capture twice:

• Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the image.

• Performs another 2-second delay then captures the

image again.

Performs continuous shooting when the shutter button is

pressed and held down. Stops shooting when the shutter button is released.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

10 sec.

2 sec.

Double

Burst

Off

OFF

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• Setting the AEB

AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. This feature captures the

same image with 3 different exposure settings.

• As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD display

changes.

To set AEB

1. From the Record menu, select AEB.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

OFF

Off

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

• Setting the AF Area

AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which

the camera focuses.

To set AF Area

1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

Wide

AF Lamp

Center

Sharpness

OFF

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

Icon Item Description

Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.

Center The focus area is fixed on the center.

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• Setting the AF Lamp

The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even in low light

conditions.

If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see “Front View” on page 12, emits an red light by pressing the shutter button

halfway down allowing the camera to set the focus easily.

To set AF Lamp

1. From the Record menu, select AF Lamp.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

Auto

AF Lamp

OFF

Off

Sharpness

OFF

• Setting Sharpness

This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your photos.

To set Sharpness

1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

High

AF Area

Normal

AF Lamp

Low

Sharpness

OFF

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

Icon Item Description

High Sharpens the image.

Normal Normal sharpness.

Low Soft ens the image.

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• Setting Saturation

The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your photos. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting

for more natural tones.

To set Saturation

1. From the Record menu, select Saturation.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Saturation

High

Contrast

Normal

Digital Zoom

Low

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

The table below shows the available Saturation settings.

Icon Item Description

High Enhances saturation.

Normal Normal saturation is applied.

Low Reduces saturation.

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• Setting Contrast

This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos.

To set Contrast

1. From the Record menu, select Contrast.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

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Normal

Low

OFF

• Setting the Digital Zoom

This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital zoom.

NOTE:

Using digital zoom may have an effect on the image quality of you picture.

To set Digital Zoom

1. From the Record menu, select Digital

Zoom.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Intelligent Zoom

Date Stamp

Standard Zoom

Auto Review

OFF

Off

OFF

The table below shows the available Saturation settings.

Icon Item Description

Intelligent Zoom

Standard Zoom

Off Uses the optical zoom only.

NOTE:

• Digital Zoom is not available in Smile Capture, Video, and Voice Recording

modes.

• The maximum Intellect zoom scale varies depending on the image type and

resolution.

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is available for still images only.

Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 5x in playback, but the image quality deteriorates.

• Setting the Date Stamp

The Date Stamp function allows you to add the recorded date and time they

were taken on your photos. The recorded date and time are based on your camera’s clock settings.

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Once date and time are stamped on a photo, they can no longer be edited

or deleted.

Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows:

• Available for still images only.

• May slow down AEB/ continuous

shooting when Date Stamp is enabled in /AEB/ Burst mode.

• If Date Stamp is enabled, digital zoom is

automatically turned off.

• In vertical or rotated images, the date

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date

Date Stamp

Date & Time

Auto Review

OFF

Off

OFF

and time on your photos still appear

horizontally.

Saturation

To set Date Stamp

1. From the Record menu, select Date Stamp.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the selection.

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Saturation

• Setting the Auto Review

The Auto Review function lets you view the

captured image right after shooting it.

If Auto review is On, the camera will display the

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

captured image for 1 second on the LCD display.

To set Auto Review

1. From the Record menu, select Auto Review.

2. Use the or DISP keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and apply

changes.

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

Off

OFF

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• Recording Movies

You can record movies with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited depending on the camera model.

1. Switch to video mode, then power on.

2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take.

3. Press the Shutter button to start

recording.

4. Use the control to zoom in and zoom

out an image.

5. To stop recording, press the Shutter

button.

NOTE:

• Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the control.

• When the maximum capacity for a single video has been reached, simply press

the shutter button again to continue recording.

• Digital zoom is not available in movie recording.

• Power save is not available in movie recording or pause recording.

• The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

Setting Movie Size

The Movie Size function icon appears only in Movie Mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. To set the Movie Size:

1. In the Movie mode press the Fn key.

2. Press the DISP button to select the resolution.

2. Use the or to select your movie’s

resolution.

3. Press the SET button to confirm your choice.

640

AW B

High Quality

640 320

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The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality

settings.

Icon. Frame Size Description

720 x 400 HDTV

640 X 480 High Quality

320 X 240 Normal

640 X 480 YouTube Mode

To set other movie mode settings, please refer to “Using the Function Menu”

on page 31.

YouTube Mode

YouTube Mode allows you to record movies with predefined video settings to easily upload to the YouTube website.

YouTube supports two file upload standards:

• Single File Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 100 MB.

• YouTube Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 1 GB. Most uploaded movie length ranges within 5 minutes, although you can

upload a maximum movie length of 10 minutes.

Therefore when you record using the YouTube mode, the following standards

are followed:

• Recorded movies are set to YouTube standard resolution of 640 X 480.

• Recording automatically stops when the file reaches 100 MB. Recorded movies in the YouTube mode are stored following the DCF rule, however movies are saved in a specific folder named “_UTUBE”. For more details, please refer to “Folder Structure” on page 84.

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• To record a YouTube movie, select from the Movie Size function.

Available recording time for a YouTube movie is up to 10 minutes.

• Recording Voices

1. From the Record mode menu, select

Voice. The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD display.

3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

4. Press the Shutter button to stop recording.

NOTE:

Voice recording will automatically stop when the maximum memory capacity is

full.

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6 Playback

View images, videos and audio clips through your camera’s Playback mode.

• Viewing in Single Navigation

The Single navigation mode displays the images one by one on the LCD display. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below.

1. Press the button to set or turn on the camera to Playback mode.

2. The LCD screen displays an image. To understand the icons and other

information on the screen, please see “Playback Mode Screen Layout”

on page 23.

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3. Touch or to view next/previous image/video/voice recording.

4. To play a video or a voice recording, touch the key. See “Playing

Movies” on page 57 and “Playing Voice Recording” on page 58 for more

details.

• Viewing Thumbnails

1. Slide the zoom control left to view 9-image thumbnails.

2. Use the navigation controls to move through the items.

3. Touch the SET button to select the image and view it normally.

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Thumbnail view

Scroll bar. If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled.

Thumbnail icons

When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons

indicate the type of file or recording.

Icon. Type Description

Voice Memo Indicates that a voice memo is attached to the image.

Movie Indicates a recorded movie. The displayed image is the

Locked File Indicates that the image has been locked. Locked files

Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file.

File Error Indicates an error file.

first frame of the movie clip.

cannot be edited or deleted.

• Zooming Images

The zoom view function works with still images only.

• In normal view, press the T button repeatedly until the desired zoom view.

• The 4 arrows on the LCD display indicate that the image is zoomed in.

• You can zoom view an image of up to 12X.

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• Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed image.

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• Press the Menu

NOTE:

For 320 x 240 resolution images, you can only zoom in up to 6X.

button to close zoom view.

• Playing Movies

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through

the saved images. A movie clip has a movie icon displayed on screen. See picture on the

left.

3. Press the key to play the movie.

4. During playback, press the or keys

to fast forward or rewind the movie. The camera supports forward and rewind speed of up to 4x.

5. During playback, use the to control

volume. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button to decrease

volume.

6. Press the key to pause playback. Press

the key again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain on screen.

7. To view the movie frame by frame (forward or backward), press the key to

pause playback, then press the or keys.

8. Press the DISP key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the movie

frame image in Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

• The play info is displayed when the movie is paused, during REW/FF or frame by

frame modes.

• Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes.

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1. During playback of movie, press the key to pause playback on your desired

movie frame to capture.

2. Press the Shutter button to capture

screenshot.

3. The camera will automatically stop

playback. The LCD display displays the captured image in Single navigation

mode.

NOTE:

This feature does not function when the memory card is full or the folder cannot be created. The icon does not appear on the screen either.

• Playing Voice Recording

1. Put the camera into Playback mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD display displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on the right.

3. Press the SET button to play the voice

recording.

4. During playback, use the to control volume. The volume icon appears on the screen. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button

to decrease volume.

5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain on screen.

6. Press the DISP key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the image in Single navigation mode.Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

Volume cannot be adjusted during pause or REW/FF modes created.

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• Playing Voice Memo

Voice memo is recorded and attached separately to a captured image. See “Voice Memo” on page 67 on how to record voice memo.

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image

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LCD display. See picture onthe right.

3. Press the SET button to play the voice

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4. During playback, use the to control volume. The volume icon appears on the screen. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button

to decrease volume.

5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain on screen except WT.

6. Press the DISP key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the image in Single navigation mode.Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.

• Deleting an Image/Video/Audio

There are two ways to delete an image/video/audio:

• Using the Delete button, or

• Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See “Deleting Files” on page 61.

Using the Delete Button

Use the Delete button on your camera to delete or mark an image

video audio clip for deletion.

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

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2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single

navigation mode.

3. Use the or keysto scroll the display.

4. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD display, press the Delete button.

5. A confirmation selection appears on screen.

6. Select Delete.

7. Press the SET button to delete.

Delete

Cancel

8. The next image is displayed on the LCD display. To delete another file,

use the or DISP keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Then, repeat steps 4 to 7.

9. To close the Delete function and go back to viewing insingle navigation

mode, select Cancel.

• Setting Playback Menu

The Playback menu allows you to edit images, delete files, records voice memo, and setup other playback settings.

To go to Playback Menu:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press

to launch the Playback Menu.

3. Use the or DISP keys to go through the selection.

4. To select a menu, press or the SET

button.

5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

6. Press the SET button to save and apply settings.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

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• Setting Slideshow

The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos/videos in still

image format in a continuous sequence.

Interval

Tr ansition

Repeat

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Slide Show

Start

Cancel

1 sec.

Horizontal

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To view slideshow:

1. From the Playback menu, select Slideshow.

The Slideshow menu appears.

2. Set the slideshow settings.

3. Select Start, then press the SET button to

start theslideshow.

4. During slideshow, press the SET button to

pause slideshow.

5. Use the or DISP keys t to move through the options. Select whether

to Continue or Exit the slideshow.

6. Press the SET button to apply selected option.

To view slideshow:

1. From the Slideshow menu, use the or DISP keys t to move through

the selections.

2. Select Interval setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Choose among

the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec.

3. Select Transition setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Choose among

the available transition settings:

• Horizontal

• Shrink

• Fade

• Random

4. Select Repeat setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Available settings

are: Yes, No.

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• Deleting Files

The Delete function lets you remove unwanted files in the internal memory

or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See “Protecting/Unprotecting Files” on page 64.

To delete a photo/video/audio clip:

1. From the Playback menu, select Delete.

2. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD display. Select available

settings:

• Single. Select one file to delete.

• Voice Only.Delete only the attached voice

memo, the image is retained in the memory.

• Multi. Select multiple files to delete at the same time.

• All. Delete all files.

Slide Show

Delete

Single

Protect

Vo ice Only

Red-eye Correction

Multi

Vo ice Memo

All

Photo Edit

To delete a single file:

1. Select Single in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD display in

single navigation mode.

2. Use the or keys to scroll the display.

3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD display, select Delete.

4. Press the SET button to delete.

5. The next image is displayed on the LCD display. To delete another file, use

the or keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Repeat steps 3 to 7.

6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel.

Delete

Cancel

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To delete attached voice memo:

Select Ne xt

Yes

Cancel

Delete selected file s ?

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.

3. Use the or keys to scroll until the desired image with voice memo is

displayed on the screen.

4. Press

to launch the Playback Menu.

5. Use the or DISP keys to move through the Playback menu selections

then select Delete.

6. From the Delete submenu, select Voice only.

7. A confirmation selection appears, select Delete.

8. Press the SET button to delete the attached voice memo and go back to Playback mode.

NOTE:

The Voice Only submenu is disabled if the current image displayed, at the time you

access the Delete menu, does not have any attached voice memo.

To delete multiple files:

1. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD display.

2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.

3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is highlighted, press the SET button to mark

image/ video/audio clip for deletion.

4. Repeat step 3 until all desired images for deletion are marked.

5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation

selection appears.

6. Select Yes to confirm.

7. Press the SET button to delete marked files.

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To delete all files:

1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A

confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to delete all files.

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Cancel

• Protecting/Unprotecting Files

The Protect function lets you lock a file to protect it from being modified or accidentally erased. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback

mode.

To protect files:

1. From the Playback menu, select Protect.

2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD display. Select available settings:

• Single. Select one file to Lock.

• Multi.Select multiple files from the thumbnail

view to lock.

• Lock All. Lock all files.

• Unlock All. Unlock all files.

Slide Show

Delete

Single

Protect

Multi

Red-eye Correction

Lock all

Vo ice Memo

Unlock all

Photo Edit

To protect/unprotect a single file:

1. Select Single in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD display in

single navigation mode.

2. Use the or keys to scroll

3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD display, select Lock/Unlock.

4. Press the SET button to protect/unprotect the file and go back to Playback mode.

Lock

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To protect/ unprotect multiple files

Yes

Cancel

Change protect settings ?

Select Next

1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD display.

2. Use the navigation control to move through

the files.

3. When the desired file is highlighted, press the SET button to mark/unmark the file clip

for protection.

4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked.

5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation

selection appears.

6. Select Yes.

7. Press the SET button to lock files and go back to Playback mode.

To protect all files

1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to Lock all protected

files.

To unprotect all files

1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to unlock all protected

files.

Lock all files ?

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Unlock all files ?

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• Red-Eye Correction

The Red-Eye Correction function is used to reduce red-eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red-eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate.

To activate Red-Eye Correction:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Red Eye Correction.

5. Select Start.

6. Press the SET button to start correction.

Red-eye Correction

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

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Red-eye Correction

Start

Cancel

Overwrite

Save As

Cancel

7. After completing Red eye correction, a menu selection appears. Select

whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel red eye correction.

8. Press the SET button to save/cancel changes.

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• Voice Memo

The Voice Memo function allows you to record and attach a voice memo to a saved image. You can record a maximum of 30 seconds of Voice memo per image. This function is only available in still images.

To record voice memo:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Voice Memo.

5. Select Start, then press the SET button to

start recording.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

sec

Time left (n seconds) for recording.

6. Select Stop, then press the SET button to stop recording.

NOTE:

When you record voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old

recording is automatically changed to the new one.

• Photo Editing

The Photo Edit function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors

or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited photos in this function is saved as a new file.

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To activate Photo Editng:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an image to edit.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Photo Edit. The Photo Edit submenu appears.

Photo Edit

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

Normal

N S RBW

Neg.

5. Press the or keys to scroll and select an option. As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD display changes synchronously.

The succeeding table shows the available settings.

Icon. Type Description

Normal No effect is added to the image.

Sepia Image is saved with a sepia tone.

B&W Image is saved in black and white.

Negative Image appears to be the opposite of the original image.

Neg.

Mosaic Image is saved with mosaic tiles.

Vivid Red Image is saved with reddish tint.

Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint.

Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint.

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• Trim

The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images.

To trim an image:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image to trim.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the LCD display.

5. Use the control to change size.

Current image size.

Display area.

Shows the approximate location of the displayed area.

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6. Use the navigation controls to move the

image.

7. Press the SET button to apply changes. A

menu selection appears.

8. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file

with the new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel trim.

9. Press the SET button to save/cancel

changes.

Tr im

Resize

Startup Image

DPOF

Enlarged image.

4-way indicator.

Tr im

Overwrite

Save As

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NOTE:

• Trim function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA.

• All images will be trimmed in 4:3 ratio regardless of its original image ratio.

• Resize

The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution of large images to smaller ones. This function is only available for still images.

To resize an image:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image to resize.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the

Playback menu.

4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is

displayed on the LCD display.

5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA.

Available size settings may vary depending on original image size. Unavailable settings appear as gray icons in Resize submenu.

6. After selecting size, a menu selection

appears. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file

with the new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel resize.

7. Press the SET button to save/cancel

changes.

NOTE:

Resize function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA.

Tr im

Resize

Startup Image

DPOF

VGA

Overwrite

Save As

Cancel

Resize

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• Setting Startup Image

The Startup Image function allows you to setup a startup image when you

turn on your camera.

Startup Image

1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection

appears.

3. Select options:

• System. Use camera default image.

System

My Photo

Off

• My Photo. Use the or keys to scroll and select desired image.

• Off. Disable the startup image.

4. Press the SET button to apply changes.

NOTE:

The startup image will still be displayed startup even if the selected image was

deleted.

• Setting DPOF

The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function allows you to mark still images in your memory card for printing and allows you to specify the number of copies that you want to print at a later date. When all images to be printed are marked, take the memory card to a digital printing service, or use a DPOF compatible printer.

To set DPOF

1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

2. Select Startup Image. The submenu appears. Availablesettings are as follows:

• Single. Select a single image to mark.

• All. Mark all images in the memory card.

• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default settings.

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To set DPOF on a single image/all images:

1. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu.

2. For single image, use the or keys to scroll

and select an image to mark for printing.

3. Specify the number of copies. Use the or

DISP to increase/decrease number.

4. Press the FUNC button to toggle between

turning on/ off the date stamp.

5. Press the SET button to save DPOF settings.

0000

DPOF

Copies

Date stamp off

To reset DPOF

1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu. A

confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to reset DPOF

settings.

NOTE:

You can specify up to 99 copies for DPOF. If you specify 0 copies, the DPOF setting of that image is automatically disabled.

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Cancel

Reset DPOF?

• PictBridge

The PictBridge function allows you to print images captured by your camera without connecting the camera to a PC. Print images with a PictBridge compatible printer directly. To activate PictBridge: Connect your camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable. See illustration below.

NOTE:

If the printer does not support date stamp, the date stamp function will be disabled in PictBridge.

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7 Using the Setup Menu

You can access the Setting menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setting menu allows you to configure general camera settings.

To go to Setting Menu:

1. Press

to launch the Record/Playback

Menu.

2. Use the or keys to change the menu tab

to Setup menu.

3. Use the or DISP keys to move through the

menu selections.

4. To select an item, press the SET button or .

5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

6. Press the SET button to save and apply settings.

Sounds

Power Save

LCD Save

Date & Time

Language

File Numbering

OFF

1min

• Setting Sound

Use the Sound menu function to control the sounds produced by the camera.

1. From the Setting menu, select Sound.

2. Adjusts sound settings.

3. Press the SET button to apply changes.

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Item Available Settings Description

Startup

Shutter On, Off

Operation On, Off Enables or disables operation sound.

Volume 0-4 Adjusts volume.

Sound 1, Sound 2, Sound 3, Off

Selects the startup sound when camera is turned on.

Enables or disables shutter sound when shutter button is pressed. Shutter sound is not available when recording movies or voice clips.

• Setting Power Save

The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in the sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. Available settings are: 1 min., 3 min., and 5 min.

This function is not available in the following instances:

• Recording a movie or audio file

• Playing a slideshow/movie/audio file

• Using the USB connector.

Sounds

Power Save

1 min.

1min

LCD Save

3 min.

3min

Date & Time

5 min.

5min

Language

OFF

Off

File Numbering

1min

OFF

• Setting LCD Save

Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power. When the camera is idle for 20 seconds, the LCD darkens. Press any button to resume to normal brightness.

• The camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, does not function during movie playback,

slideshow, and video recording.

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Sounds

Power Save

LCD Save

OFF

Date & Time

Off

Language

File Numbering

1min

OFF

• Setting Date & Time

Use the Date & Time function to set the date and

time of your camera. This function is useful in attaching date stamps on captured images. Your

camera uses a 24-hour time format.

1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date

and time value. By holding down the or DISP keys, the numeric values changes

continuously.

2. Touch SET to apply changes.

Date & Ti me

200 9 / 01 / 01 08 : 05

YY/ MM/D D

Sele ct OK

• Setting Language

The Language function allows you to choose the language of the on screen display (OSD) menu.

1. Use the navigation control to scroll through

the list and select the desired language.

2. Press the SET button to confirm and apply

settings.

English

Français

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

• Setting File Numbering

This function allows you to select the method in

which to assign file numbers to images. Available

settings are:

• Series. Assigns number to files in

sequence even if the folder is changed.

•

Reset. Starts from 0001 each time the

0001

folder is changed.

To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see “About Folder and File Names” on page 84.

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Power Save

LCD Save

Date & Time

Language

File Numbering

Lang uage

Português

Português BR

Nederlands

Sele ct OK

Series

Reset

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OFF

• Setting TV Out

Use the TV Out function to adjusts video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV out is not set correctly, the image may not display properly on TV.

Available settings are:

NTSC

•

NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada,

Taiwan and others.

•

PA L

PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding

TV Out

LCD Brightness

Memory Kit

NTSC

Reset All

PA L

PAL

Taiwan), Oceania and others.

• Setting LCD Brightness

Use the LCD Brightness function to control the LCD brightness. Available settings are:

• Bright. Enhances LCD brightness.

• Normal. Normal LCD brightness.

TV Out

Bright

LCD Brightness

Normal

Memory Kit

Reset All

• Setting Memory Kit

Use this function to manage contents of the

internal memory or memory card.

Available settings are:

• Format. Select to format the currently used

memory (internal camera or SD card).

• Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored

in the internal memory to the memory card.

NOTE:

• If there is a memory card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically

saves all files to the memory card.

• If there is no memory card or the internal memory is empty, the Copy to Card function is disabled.

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TV Out

LCD Brightness

Memory Kit

Format

Reset All

Copy to Card

NTSC

• Reset All

Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset.

• Date and Time

• Language

• TV Out

• Custom White Balance data

Need help with your digital camera?

Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:

Or visit www.polaroid.com.

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8 Installing the Software onto a Computer

• Installing the Software

For Windows® Users:

NOTE:

• If you don’t know how to install the software, please read the “Read Me” file on

the CD first.

• Windows 98SE needs to install your digital camera Driver for the Mass Storage function. After the installation, please restart your computer before connecting

your camera to the computer.

• Windows Me, 2000, XP, and Vista do not need to install the driver. Plug in the

camera to the computer to transfer or edit your photos and video clips.

• For better quality graphics and sound when watching your video clips on the computer, it is recommended to install DirectX version 9.0 or above. To download,

visit www.microsoft.com

1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your

computer.

2. Insert the camera CD into your computer CD-ROM drive.

3. The CD User Interface screen will automatically launch. (If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, you can open Windows Explorer, double click on the “INSTALL-E.exe” in the CD folder to start

the setup.

4. Click on each software interface button in turn and follow the on-screen instructions.

For Macintosh Users:

1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your

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Mac

computer.

2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.

3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.

4. Install the software included.

• Software Included with Your Camera

The t1232 software CD contains the following software:

Polaroid Digital Camera Driver

Driver is ready for Windows 98se Users only. Your computer need to be installed this driver to gain camera’s mass storage function in Windows 98se.

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A family of fun and easy print-project software that brings out the creativity

in you.

Print Creations brings together ArcSoft’s latest printing applications into one great user experience. Starting from the Print Creations Launch Pad, you can access any of ArcSoft’s great new printing applications including: Greeting Card, Photo Calendar, Album Page and more. Projects can be printed at home or saved as image files for sharing with family and friends by email or the web. Each unique print-project software comes packed with a full set of

professionally designed templates and layouts for all occasions and in all

kinds of styles. You can personalize the designs with your own digital pictures

and text.

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Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ .PDF File Reading Software

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.

NOTE:

• Please access http://www.arcsoft.com/ to learn more about ArcSoft software.

• ArcSoft MediaImpression & PrintCreations don’t support Windows 98se/Me.

• Fast and Easy YouTube™ Upload

1. Install ArcSoft software on included CD-ROM.

2. Download movie files from your digital camera to your computer.

3. Open ArcSoft software and select “Video”.

4. Select the movie file you want to upload and click “Upload to YouTube”

icon.

5. Enter your YouTube account information. If you do not have a YouTube account, visit www.youtube.com <http://www.youtube.com/> to register

for a free account.

• System Requirements

In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements:

For Windows:

• Windows 98se/Me/2000/XP/Vista

• Processor:Pentium III G1 or above

• Memory: 512MB or above

• HDD space: 500 MB or above

• 16 bit color display display

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

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For Macintosh

• Power Mac G3 or later

• Mac OS 10.3-10.5

• Memory: 256MB or above

• HDD space: 500MB or above

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

• Uninstalling Polaroid t1232 Camera Driver

For Windows® Users only

1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select

“Polaroid Digital Camera” program, then click “Add/Remove” button.

2. The confirmation dialogue box appears, please click “Yes” to confirm

removing the camera driver.

3. The un-installation program runs automatically, please restart your

computer when it is finished.

Need help with your digital camera?

Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:

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9 Making Connections

Audio

Video

You can connect your camera to:

• TV

• Computer

• Printer

• Connecting the Camera to a TV

To connect your camera to a TV:

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Set the TV out to match TV’s video

out format. See “Setting TV Out” on

page 76.

3. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to

the USB port on the bottom of your

camera.

4. Connect the other end of the cable to

the TV’s AV input port.

5. The LCD screen turns black and all

images and video clips are displayed

on the TV.

• Connecting the Camera to a PC

You can transfer photos, videos and adio files

to your PC.

1. Connect the camera to a PC using the USB

cable.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. The PC detects the connection. The

camera’s internal memory and memory card display as removable drives in the file manager. No image is displayed on the LCD display.

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• Connecting the Camera to a Printer

You You can print your photos directly

using a PictBridge compatible printer.

1. Turn on your camera.

2. Set PictBridge settings.

3. Connect the camera to the printer using

the USB cable.

For more details on how to print photos, see “PictBridge” on page 72.

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10 Appendix

• About Folder and File Names

Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folders in the internal

memory or memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio

files.

Folder Structure

Your camera creates three directory names:

• DICAM. All captured images, videos and audio

files are stored in this folder except for files

recorded using the Auction or YouTube mode.

• _AUCT. Captured images using the Auction mode

are saved in this folder.

• _UTUBE. Captured videos using the YouTube

mode are saved in this folder.

Folder names begin with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM” or “_AUCT” or“_UTUBE”. Each folder holds up to 9999 files. If new files are saved, a new folder named in sequence will be automatically

created.

File Naming

File names begin with “DSCI” and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created.”

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When this happens, try one of the following ways:

• Reset the file number.

• Plug in a new memory card.

NOTE:

Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your PC. It may be unable to playback the data using the camera.

Need help with your digital camera?

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Or visit www.polaroid.com.

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11 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause and/or Action

Camera does not turn on.

Camera turns off automatically.

LCD turns blank. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.

Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD,

then the camera turns off.

LCD screen displays ‘No image’.

LCD screen displays ‘Not available for this le’.

LCD screen displays ‘Memory full’.

LCD screen displays ‘File locked’

LCD screen displays ‘Card locked’.

LCD screen displays ‘Format error’.

LCD screen displays ‘Copy error’.

No image displays on the TV screen

The lens stays out and does not retract.

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The battery may be depleted. Charge or replace the battery.

Press any button except the Power button to turn on the camera.

The battery is depleted. Charge or replace the battery.

There are no image les on the memory card. Image le format may not be supported.

Function is only available for specic le types. File format is not

supported.

Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or

delete unnecessary images.

This le is locked. Unlock the le. See “Protecting/Unprotecting Files” on page 64.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-

protect switch to its unlock position.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-

protect switch to its unlock position.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-

protect switch to its unlock position.

The memory card is full. Replace card or delete unnecessary les.

Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set the correct TV-out type to match your TV system.

Do not force the lens to go back in. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera.

12 Getting Help

• Polaroid Online Services

Website: http://www.polaroid.com

• ArcSoft Software Help

For United States

ArcSoft HQ Support Center (Fremont, CA 94538) Tel.: 1-510-979-5599 Fax: 1-510-440-7978 E-mail: support@arcsoftsupport.com Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/

For Europe

ArcSoft Europe Support Center

(Ireland)

Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: eurosupport@arcsoft.com

For Japan

ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392 Fax: +81-3-5795-1397 E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp

Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).

“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license.

For Latin America

E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com

For China

ArcSoft China Support Center (Hangzhou) Tel.: +86-571-88210575 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.cn Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support

For Taiwan

ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan) Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355 Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw

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13 Specications

• Specications

Sensor 12 Megapixels CCD, Size: 1/2.3

Lens

LCD Display Display: 3.0” color LCD

Focus Range

OSD Language

Aperture F = 3.0 - 5.6

Shutter

File Format

ISO

Exposure Compensation

Metering Multi, Center, Spot

Flash Mode Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off

Photo Edit

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Focal Length: f = 6.2 - 18.6 mm, 3X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom

Normal: 80cm - Innity Macro Wide: 5cm - 100cm Tele: 30 - 100cm

English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Brazil Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Czech, Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Simplied Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Type: Mechanical and Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Manual: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.

Fireworks: 2 sec.

Still Image: EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression) Video: AVI (MJPEG) Audio: WAV

Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (3M/16:9<2M>/VGA), 6400

(1280 x 960)

-2EV to + 2EV (1/3EV steps)

Normal, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Mosaic, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid

Blue

Driver Mode 10 sec., 2 sec., Double, Burst, Off

Scene Modes

Resolution (Still Image)

Resolution (Video) 16:9, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, For YouTube

White Balance.

Effect Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue

Storage

TV system NTSC, PAL

Interface USB / AV OUT

Battery Lithium Ion battery

OperatingTemperature 0º C - 40º C

Operating Humidity 5% - 85%

Microphone Built-in

Speake Built-in

Dimensions 90.1 x 56.8 x 18.8 mm

Weight without battery(s)

Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure, Intelligent Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Soft Flowing Water, Food, Building, Text, Auction, Smile Detection, Blink Detection, Pre-Composition, Love Portrait, Movie, Voice Rec

12M (4000 x 3000), 3:2 (4000 x 2672), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x

1944), 3M (2048 x 1536), 16:9 (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 x 480)

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2,

Custom

Internal memory: 32MB ash memory External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed)

110g

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• Camera Default Setting

Camera Mode Description Default

Still Image Mode Image Resolution 12M

Record Mode Auto

Drive Mode Off

AF Area Wide

AF Lamp Auto

Sharpness Normal

Saturation Normal

Contrast Normal

Digital Zoom Intelligent Zoom

Photo Frame N/A

Date Stamp Off

Auto Review On

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Setup Mode Sounds Sound 1

Power Save 1min

LCD Save On

Date & Time YY/MM/DD

Language English

File Numbering Series

TV Out NTSC

LCD Bright Normal

Startup Image Yes

Reset Cancel

Language English

Playback Mode Slide Show Start

Delete Single

Protect Single

Red-eye Correction Start

Voice Memo Start

Photo Edit Normal

Trim 8M

Resize 8M

Startup Image System

DPOF Single

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Questions? Need some help?

This m anual shoul d help you understand your new pr oduct. If y ou have

questi ons, call o ur customer service he lp number. Loo k for the i nsert with

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