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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.
Copyright
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 take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm
temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to
clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
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Battery Information
• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came
with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage
the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted
correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the
product and possibly cause an explosion.
• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for
the camera body to feel warm.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are
going to store the camera for a long period of time.
• The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be
stuck up. Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged
battery.
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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2 Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera. This
manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is
intended for your reference only.
• Camera Features
• 12 mega pixels resolution
• Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom
• 1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor
• 3 inch color touch screen LCD monitor
• 32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card
• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 16GB 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
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
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• Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
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Wrist strapUSB cablePower cord
Quick Start Guide
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CD-ROMQuick start guideAV cable
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• Camera Views
Shutter button
Image Stabilizer button
Power button
Speaker
Tripod socket
USB/TV-out Port
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Flash
Self-timer LED/AF Assist Lamp
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Operation LED
Zoom buttons
Wrist strap retainer
Play button
Display button
LCD touchscreen
Battery/SD card door
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• Camera Buttons
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
ButtonDescription
Power
Image Stabilizer
ShutterPress to capture an image or start/stop recording a video or audio clip.
Playback
Zoom /
Display
DISP
Press to turn on/off the power.
The image stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light
levels to compensate for camera shake.
Press to set stabilizer on/off.
If the camera is turned off, press and hold for 0.3 seconds to turn on
camera in Playback mode.
If the camera is turned on, press to toggle camera to Playback or
Record mode.
Press the zoom buttons to change zoom focus.
Press to change LCD screen display to show OSD icons and guide
lines.
• Notications
Your camera gives feedback to users in two ways:
• LED Indicators
• Operation Sound
Led Indicators
Operation LED
Your camera is equipped with 2 LED
indicators:
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Operation LED
OffPower Off .
Green (steady)
Green (fast blinking)
Green (slow blinking)Data transfer is in progress.
Amber (steady)Power saving (sleep mode).
Amber (very fast blinking)
Amber (fast blinking)Battery low or card error.
Amber (slow blinking)
Self-timer LED
OffSelf-timer off.
Red (fast blinking)
Red (slow blinking)
LED StatusCamera Status
Power On.
Ready to take pictures / record / playback.
Camera busy or deleting / copying images /
recording / data transfer is in progress.
In Record mode, ash is charging or AF error.
In Playback mode, self-timer countdown error.
Error message: card locked, file / folder error, no
memory card, copy / format error.
LED StatusCamera Status
Self timer countdown is set between 3 to 10
seconds.
Self-timer countdown is set between 0 to 3
seconds.
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Operation Sound
Your camera is equipped with a speaker to provide feedback to you.
BuzzerCamera Status
One beep
Two beepsDenotes completion of an operation.
Three beeps
Continuous beep
Shutter soundThe shutter is pressed to record an image.
Denotes the start of an operation like recording and printing. Also
beeps when using menu and setting properties.
Denotes low battery and other warning or error message like mem- ory
full or card error.
Beeps every second for countdown if self-timer is set between 3 to 10
seconds. Beeps every half second if self-timer is set between 0 to 3
seconds. Beep goes off when self timer is complete.
• Camera Memory
Internal memory
Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. Users can store
images up to 10MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card
slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in
the internal memory.
External storage
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC
card with a maximum capacity of 16GB. If there is a storage card inserted in
the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio
clips in the external storage card.
NOTE:
• Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check the
card’s specifications and take the camera with you.
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3 Getting Started
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• 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. Slide the locking tab on the battery/SD card door in the direction of the
arrow and flip the door open.
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2. Insert the battery into the compartment
as shown with the terminals and the
battery indent facing next to the battery/
SD card door.
3. Flip the door back into place as shown in the illustration and slide the
locking tab in the direction of the arrow.
• Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your
camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 16GB in
size.
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Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.
1. Make sure the power is off before inserting a SD/SDHC memory card.
2. Slide the locking tab on the battery/SD card door in the direction of the
arrow and flip the door open.
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. Flip the door back into place as shown in the illustration and slide the
locking tab in the direction of the arrow.
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To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push
the card inward with your finger and release
it. Pull out the card carefully.
• Charging the Battery
The battery that comes along with your camera is not charged. You need to
charge the battery before using the camera.
1. Insert the battery into the battery
charger as shown.
2. Connect the power cord to the
battery charger.
3. Plug the power cord to the main
outlet.
The battery charging time is about 2 hours.
The charger LED is in orange, indicating the charging in progress. The charger
LED turns green when battery is fully charged.
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• Turning the Power On and Off
Power button
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.
• Press and hold the Playback button. The
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camera is turned on in Playback mode. The
zoom lens is not extended.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button.
See “Modes” on page 22 to know more about
Record and Playback mode.
• Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to set the
Language and Date.
Setting the Language
1. Touch or to move through the selection.
2. Touch to selectyour language.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Touch the screen to move through date and time.
2. Touch or to change the value of date and time.
3. Touch SET to apply.
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Now, you are ready to start taking photos and videos.
NOTE:
• Holding down or changes the values continuously.
• If the battery is removed for more than 48 hours, the Date & Time will have to be
reset.
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• Modes
Your camera has two modes:
Record mode
• Set to the Record mode to capture still images, record videos and audio clips.
• The Record mode has other setting. For instance:
• Snapshot mode. Use this mode to capture still images. Other scene
modes can be selected in Snapshot mode.
• Camcorder mode. Use this mode to record video.
• Voice Recorder mode. Use this mode to record voice clips.
See “Selecting the Record mode options” on page 23.
Playback mode
• Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images and
playback videos and audio clips. You can also attach voice memo to still
images in this mode.
When you turn on your camera using the Power button, you are automatically
in the Record mode.
Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode
Press the Playback button to switch between Record and Playback modes.
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Selecting the Record mode options section
Maximize the quality and ease of use of your camera by using the different
mode options. The mode options allow you to capture images with preset
settings according to scene conditions.
1. Set the camera to Record mode.
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2. Touch to launch Quick-Set Bar.
3. Touch to launch Scene Mode submenu.
4. Touch to select scene.
5. Touch to close menu.
NOTE:
Scene mode icon may vary depending on the current mode. For more information,
see “Setting Snapshot Menu” on page 45.
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4 Using the LCD Screen
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The high resolution 3” touch screen LCD screen shows important information
regarding your cameras’ settings as well as the visual image of your photo
or video. The display on the LCD screen is called the On Screen Display or
OSD.
• LCD Screen Layout
The following illustrations shows the LCD screen layout and icon
descriptions.
Record Mode Screen Layout
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1Record ModeIndicates the current record mode settings.
2FlashIndicates flash settings.
3Focus ModeIndicates focus mode settings.
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4Self-timer / BurstIndicates drive mode settings.
5Image StabilizerIndicates Stabilizer function is on.
6Zoom indicatorDisplays zoom.
7Shots availableIndicates the remaining shots available.
8ResolutionDisplays resolution settings.
9QualityDisplays quality settings.
10Focus frameUse to frame subject to capture.
11ExposureDisplays exposure settings.
12Quick-Set BarTouch to activate Quick-Set Bar.
13ISODisplays ISO settings.
14White BalanceDisplays white balance settings.
15MeteringDisplays metering settings.
16HistogramGraphic display of ISO settings.
17BatteryIndicates battery level.
Playback Mode Screen Layout
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of file being
viewed.
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Playback mode display of still images:
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1BatteryIndicates battery level..
2.File no. / Total no.
3Recording informationDisplays recording information of the file.
4Quick-Set BarTouch to activate Quick-Set Bar.
5NextTouch to display next file.
6SlideshowTouch to start slideshow.
7PreviousTouch to display previous file.
8Voice memoIndicates voice memo is attached.
9DPOFIndicates the file is marked for printing.
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1BatteryIndicates the battery level.
2File no. / Total no.
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3Movie clipIndicates the file is a movie.
4Quick-Set BarTouch to activate Quick-Set Bar.
5NextTouch to display next file.
6SlideshowTouch to activate slideshow.
7PreviousTouch to display previous file.
8ProtectIndicates the file is protected.
9VolumeAdjusts and displays volume level.
10Playback buttons
Touch buttons to play / pause / stop / fast forward /
rewind movie.
11Playing statusDisplays playing status.
12Played timeIndicates played time.
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1BatteryIndicates the battery level.
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3Voice memoIndicates the file is an audio file
4Quick-Set BarTouch to activate Quick-Set Bar.
5NextTouch to display next file.
6Slideshow
Disabled slideshow icon. Available only in image/
video playback mode.
7PreviousTouch to display previous file.
8ProtectIndicates the file is protected.
9VolumeAdjusts and displays volume level.
10Playback buttons
Touch buttons to play / pause / stop / fast forward /
rewind audio playback.
11Playing statusDisplays playing status.
12Played timeIndicates 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 Display DISP button.
Press the Display button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type
to another.
In Record Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:
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NOTE:
• The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
• 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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LCD display cannot be changed for the following situations:
• Recording movie or audio clips
• Playing movie or audio clips
• Playing slideshow
• Using Quick-Set Bar
The Quick-Set Bar acts as a shortcut menu to
adjust basic settings in Record and Playback
Mode. The menu icons show the current settings
for each function. The icons vary depending on
the selected mode and its settings.
Touch to launch Quick-Set Bar.
Touch to close Quick-Set Bar.
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