Polaroid t830 User Manual

User Guide
t830 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Self-timer LED/Auto Focus Lamp Speaker
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5. Power button
6. Stabilizer
7. Microphone Lens
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9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
Playback mode button
10. Menu button
11. Macro / Left button
12. LCD screen
13. Down button
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Delete / ASM button
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16. Mode button
17. Zoom in butto Play / Pause / Up button
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19. Wrist strap holder
20. Set / Display button
21. USB port
22. Flash / Right button
23. Battery / SD card door Tripod mount
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................2
Table of Contents ...........................................................................3
1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6
• Camera Package Contents .........................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ..........................................................8
• Installing the Battery .................................................................8
• Using Your Battery ...................................................................9
• Charging the Battery... ..............................................................9
• Checking the Battery Level ...................................................... 11
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................11
2 Camera Settings ........................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................12
• Capture Modes ......................................................................12
• Playback Mode .......................................................................16
• Camera Modes ....................................................................... 17
• Capture Modes ......................................................................18
• How to Navigate Menus .......................................................... 19
• Setup Menu .......................................................................... 20
• Adjusting the Sounds ..............................................................21
• Selecting Auto Review Period ..................................................22
• Power Saving Settings ........................................................... 23
• Setting the Date and Time ......................................................24
• Setting the Display Language .................................................. 25
• Resetting File No. .. ................................................................26
• Choosing a Startup Image ......................................................27
• Formatting the Internal Memory ..............................................29
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................30
• Turning the Information Display On/Off ..................................... 31
3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................33
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................33
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ................................................35
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................36
• Using the Q Mode ..................................................................38
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• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................39
• Setting ASM Mode ................................................................ 41
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ...........................................43
• Setting Light Metering ............................................................44
• Setting White Balance ............................................................. 45
• Setting the ISO .....................................................................46
• Setting Exposure Compensation ............................................... 47
• Setting Self-timer ...................................................................48
• Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................49
• Setting the AEB ....................................................................50
• Setting the Highlight ..............................................................50
• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................51
• Setting the Photo Effect. .........................................................52
• Setting Date Stamp On/Off ......................................................53
• Zoom Feature .......................................................................54
• Setting Stabilizer .................................................................... 55
• Setting Face Tracking .............................................................56
• Setting Photo Frame ............................................................... 57
• Setting AF Lamp... .................................................................57
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 58
• Recording Video Clips ............................................................ 58
• Setting the Video Size .............................................................59
5 Recording Audio Clips ................................................................60
• Recording a Audio Clip ........................................................... 60
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ..........................61
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................62
• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................62
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................62
• Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................63
• Changing the Image Effect ......................................................64
• Changing the Image Size ........................................................ 64
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................. 65
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ..................................65
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................67
• Playing Audio Clips ................................................................. 67
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• Playing a Voice Memo .............................................................68
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .............69
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ..................................71
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................72
7 Print Settings ............................................................................ 73
• About PictBridge ....................................................................73
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................80
• About DPOF .........................................................................81
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................84
• Using the SD Card .................................................................. 84
• Formatting a SD card .............................................................87
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........88
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................89
• Installing the Software ............................................................ 89
• Software Included with Your Camera ........................................91
• Computer System Requirements ...............................................92
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................93
• Before Transferring Files ..........................................................93
• Connecting to Your Computer .................................................. 93
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................94
11 Troubleshooting Problems .........................................................96
12 Getting Help ...........................................................................99
• Polaroid Online Services .......................................................... 99
• ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................99
13 Appendix .............................................................................. 100
• Technical specifications ........................................................100
• Storage Capacities ................................................................102
• Uninstalling Polaroid t830 Driver (PC only) ............................... 106
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................107
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................109
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 110
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid t830 digital camera for your imaging needs. The t830 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your t830 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 1.3 feet (40cm) to infinity including 3X optical and 4X digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Always on, Slow sync and Off).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.
• Large 3.0-inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction of pictures.
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• Camera Package Contents
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t830
Part no.: QGXXXX-XXX
Quick Start Guide
Wrist Strap
(Do not swing the camera
around by the strap)
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid t830 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
Adapter
Battery Charger
User Guide (in PDF format)
USB Cable
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Registration Card
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First Class Postage Required
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Skin
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion Battery
AV Cable
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing the Battery
One Lithium rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For detailed instructions on battery usage, please see “Using Your Battery” on page 9.
1. Open the camera’s battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as
illustrated.
2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then
sliding it towards the camera to lock.
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• Using Your Battery
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting the following activities:
• Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen
• Use the optical viewfinder (if applicable) to frame the subject when
taking pictures
• Reduce the excessive use of the flash
• Remove battery from your camera when not in use for long periods of
time.
WARNING!
• The battery should be replaced by an adult.
• Use recommended or equivalent type of battery only.
• Insert the battery in the correct orientation.
• Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Please dispose the battery properly.
• Remove battery from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Charging the Battery
After purchasing and before its first use, charge the battery for 8 hours initially and about 2.5 hours for subsequent charging.
1. Install the battery as shown, and press the battery downwards onto the charger till you hear a clicking sound. Make sure the battery is securely seated in the battery slot.
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2. Connect the plug to the charger as shown and connect the adapter to the household power outlet.
Battery Charge LED is Red Charge is in progress.
Battery Charge LED is Green Charge is complete.
NOTE:
The AC adapter will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. It is
recommended to disconnect the AC adapter from the charger when the battery charge LED turns green.
Only use the included AC adapter with the battery charger. Otherwise,
damage may occur.
Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with this camera. This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the case with all rechargeable batteries that the actual charge held may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www. polaroid.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries.
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• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is exhausted. Please
replace the battery.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press the (POWER) button until the
LCD screen is activated.
2. Press the (POWER) button again to
turn the power off.
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2 Camera Settings
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated.
• Capture Modes
Still Image Mode
No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Shooting Mode 36
2 Flash Mode
3 Macro Mode 35
4 Self-timer / Burst
5 Highlight 50
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6 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 54
7 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 ---
8 Number of Remaining Pictures
9 Battery Power Level
Internal Memory
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12 Light Metering
13 ISO Sensitivity
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14 Histogram ---
15 White Balance
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16 Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec ---
17 Shake Warning ---
18 Apeture Value F2.8 ~ 5.2 ---
19 Face Tracking 56
20 Exposure Compensation Value
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21 Focus Mark ---
22 Date Stamp 53
Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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24 Sharpness
25 Quality
26 Image Resolution
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Video Mode
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Video Mode 58
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Macro Mode
3 Optical Zoom Bar 54
4 Remaining Recording Time 00:01:30 ---
5 Battery Power Level
Internal Memory
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Light Metering
8 White Balance
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10 Video Size
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Audio Mode
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1 Audio Mode 60
2 Remaining Recording Time 00:09:12 61
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Internal Memory
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3 Date & Time 2007/07/01 ---
4 Recording info
5 Playback mode ---
6 Battery Power Level
Internal Memory
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• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. Pressing the Playback button switches between the Capture mode and Playback mode.
Capture Mode
In this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page 33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 58 and “Recording Audio Clips” on page 60.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review, rotate, protect or delete your pictures and video clips from the camera. You can add your favorite sticker and a voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 62.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
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Capture Modes
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips.
Selecting these three modes as follows:
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1. Press the button to set the camera to capture mode.
2. Press the button to access the scene mode palette.
3. Press button to select the desired setting.
4. Press the button to confirm your choice.
No. Description Icon
1 Still Image Mode
2 Video Mode
3 Audio Mode
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• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off.
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Menu Button
1. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to exit.
2. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through the menu bar.
3. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through menu options.
4. Press the button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice.
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• Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode
1. Press the button.
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(SETUP).
3. Press the button to enter the setup menu.
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4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
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Setup
Menu Button
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• Adjusting the Sounds
You can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volume in Setup mode.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the or button.
4. “START-UP” is the current selection.
5. Press the or to select the desired
item.
6. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
7. Press the button.
Shutter You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
Start-up You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the start-
Beep You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
Volume Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and
shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the shutter button.
up sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the camera.
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
playback sound.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Sounds
Shutter On
Start-up 1
Beep On
Volume
Select
Exit
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• Selecting Auto Review Period
When the auto review feature is activated, the picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen for a certain length of time.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select ( AUTO
REVIEW ).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press button.
OFF The auto review feature is disabled.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
Off
3 Sec.
5 Sec.
OK
3 SEC./5 SEC. The length of time the picture just taken will be shown on
the LCD screen.
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• Power Saving Settings
The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power.
Setup Menu 1/3
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select
(POWER SAVE).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or to select the desired
setting.
5. Press the button.
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
1 Min.
3 Min.
5 Min.
OK
1/3/5 MIN. The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save
battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes.
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• Setting the Date and Time
1. Access the setup menu.
Setup Menu 1/3
2. Press or button to select (DATE &
TIME).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select a field,
such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format.
5. Press or button to adjust the value in
the field and select the date format.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
• If the battery is removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost.
• This setting is also available in
(Video) and (Playback) modes.
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Date & Time
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Exit
YY/MM/DD
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• Setting the Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select
(LANGUAGE).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
English
Français
Español
Português
Italiano
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• File No. Reset Setting
Setting the file numbers in series for all pictures taken on the internal memory or a memory card avoids file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or to select ICON (FILE NO.).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Exit
Setup Menu 2/3
File No.
TV Out
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
Series
Reset
OK
SERIES The le number of a newly-captured picture will continue from
the last number used.
RESET The picture le number starts from 0001.
5. Press the button.
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• Choosing a Startup Image
A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds when the camera is turned on.
You can choose a recorded image in your camera as your own startup image:
1. Press the button to set the camera to
Playback mode.
2. Press the or button to select a desired
image.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select (Start-up
Image).
5. Press the button. A hint window will appear
on the left bottom corner of the LCD.
6. Press the or button to confirm or
give up your choice.
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7. Press the button to apply the choice.
8. Press the button to set the camera to
Capture mode.
9. Press the button.
10. Access the setup menu.
11. Press the or button to select
(Start-up Image).
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
12. Press the or button.
13. Press the or button to select the
Start-up Image
desired picture.
14. Press button. The image that you choose
will stored in directory as a startup image.
Off System
My image
Select
15. Press the button to exit the menu.
NOTE:
The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory is formatted.
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Exit
OK
• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press or to select (FORMAT).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Yes
TV Out No
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation is not recoverable. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted . This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes.
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• Resetting to Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera default setting by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 107 for more details.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press or to select (RESET ALL).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or to select “YES”.
5. Press the button.
NOTE:
The following settings do not change with this procedure:
• Date & Time setting
• Language setting
• TV out setting
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Reset All No
Select
Setup Menu 3/3
Reset All
Exit
Yes
No
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