Polaroid t831 - Digital Camera - Compact User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into 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.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and click on Company or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.
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Trademark Information
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respective owners.
Product Information
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and!internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and! included accessories.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purposes of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water enter the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery.
Continued use may cause personal injury. Please consult our friendly customer service.
If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery.
Continued use may cause personal injury. Please consult our friendly customer service.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
Service should only be performed by a qualified technician. Please contact our friendly customer service should you have any questions.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
Continued use may cause personal injury. Please consult our friendly customer service.
Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall and cause damage.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Adult supervision is recommended when the product is being operated by young children.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This may result in you having an accident.
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Cautions
Insert the battery properly paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted may cause damage to the product, injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This may cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This may damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid comes in contact with your eyes, flush with fresh water and seek medical attention.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike or use excessive force when handling the camera.
This may cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery may become warm during continued use; this is normal. Touching a warm battery may cause personal injury.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This may cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in personal injury. Use the camera in a well-ventilated area.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as the inside a car.
This may adversely affect the performance of the product.
Before you move the camera, disconnect all cords and cables.
Failure to do this may damage cords and cables, resulting in personal injury or damage to the product.
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery (3.7V).Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and reduce camera performance.
When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has
not been used for an extended period of time (a battery that passed the expiry date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured. To maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera. If
stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.Only use the specified battery or its equivalent with this product.Properly dispose the battery when it will no longer charge.Do not short the terminals of the battery.
Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
CONTENTS
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7 INTRODUCTION
7 Overview 7 Package Contents
8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA
8 Front View 9 Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display
12 GETTING STARTED
12 Preparation 13 Charging the Battery 14 Initial Settings
16 CAPTURE MODE
16 Capturing Images 17 Taking Images When the Smile
Feature Is On
18 Recording Shots using Face
Detection Technology 19 Blink Detection Feature 20 Recording Voice Memos
21 VIDEO MODE
21 Recording Video Clips 21 Playing Back Video Clips
22 PLAYBACK MODE
22 Playing Back Still Images 23 Thumbnail Display 23 Removing Red-eye 24 Attaching Voice Memos 25 Protecting Images 26 Erasing Images
27 MENU OPTIONS
27 Capture Menu 30 Video Menu 31 Playback Menu 32 Setup Menu
33 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
33 Downloading Your Files
34 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
35 SPECIFICATIONS
36 APPENDIX
36 Possible Number of Shots 37 Troubleshooting 38 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant
Printer
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new Polaroid digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 8.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital CameraUser’s manualSoftware CD-ROMUSB cableAV cableCamera strapCamera pouchRechargeable lithium-ion batteryBattery chargerAC adapter for battery charger
Optional Accessories:
SD/SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid SD card - purchased
separately - up to 4GB)
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Power button
4. Status LED
5. Microphone
6. Lens
7. Self-timer LED
8. Zoom lever
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Rear View
1. LCD monitor
2. Mode button
3. Menu button
4. Direction button
S button
Focus button
X button
Flash button
T button
Self-timer button
Delete button
W button
Backlight / Exposure compensation button
5. Strap holder
6. USB or AV OUT terminal
7. Set button
Display button
8. Play button
9. Battery / Memory card cover
10. Tripod socket
11. Speaker
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LCD Monitor Display
Capture mode
1. Zoom status
2. Voice memo
3. Battery condition [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power
4. Flash mode [Blank]Auto Flash [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Pre-flash [ ] Always ON [ ] Flash Off
5. Storage media [ ] Internal memory (no card) [ ] SD/SDHC memory card
6. [ ] Histogram
7. Main focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway)
8. Image quality
[ ] Fine [ ] Standard [ ] Economy
9. Image size resolution [ ] 3264 x 2448 [ ] 2816 x 2112 [ ] 2272 x 1704 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 640 x 480
10. Available number of shots
11. ISO [Blank] Auto [ ] ISO 64 [ ] ISO 100 [ ] ISO 200 [ ] ISO 400 [ ] ISO 800 [ ] ISO 1600
12. Self-timer icon [ ] 2 sec. [ ] 10 sec. [ ] 10+2 sec.
13. Date and time
14. [ ]Exposure compensation []
Backlight correction
(Adjust exposure value with the
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15. Capture mode icon
[Blank] Single [ ] Continuous [ ] Auto Exposure Bracketing
16. Slow shutter warning
17. White balance [Blank] Auto [ ] Incandescent [ ] Fluorescent 1 [ ] Fluorescent 2 [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Manual
18. Focus setting [Blank] Auto focus [ ] Face detection [] Macro [ ] Infinity
19. Scene mode [ ] Program AE [ ] Smile Shot [ ] Anti Shake [ ] Panorama [ ] Portrait Man [ ] Portrait Lady [ ] Landscape [ ] Sports [ ] Night Portrait [ ] Night Scene [ ] Candlelight []Fireworks [] Text [ ] Sunset []Sunrise [ ] Splash Water [ ] Flow Water []Snow []Beach []Pets [ ] User Setting
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Video mode []
1. Zoom status
2. Flash mode
3. Battery condition
4. Storage media
5. Main focus area
6. Video quality
7. Video resolution
8.
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9. Self-timer icon
10.Date and time
11. Focus setting
12. Mode icon
Playback mode![]!-!Still image playback
1. Voice memo
2. Battery condition
3. Storage media
4. Histogram
5. ISO
6. Image quality
7. Image size resolution
8. File number
9. Folder number
10.Date and time
11. Exposure value
12.Aperture value
13.Shutter speed value
14.Protect icon
15. Mode icon
Playback mode![]!-!Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. File number
4. Folder number
5. Sound off icon (When the c button is pressed during video playback)
6. Play mode
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