Polaroid t833 User Manual

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

cause undesired operation.

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.

©2008 by All rights reserved. “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation. Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical inaccuracies, and Typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions. For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com.

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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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Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.  SD™ is a trademark.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

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 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 display 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 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.

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Important Information on Underwater Instructions

Before using the camera underwater, please make sure to read the following the instructions carefully.

Before Using in Water:

1. Make sure there is no foreign material such as dirt or sand on the waterproof seal of the battery/SD card door. Water, dirt, or sand may cause failure of the camera’s waterproof function.

2. Carefully inspect the waterproof seal of the battery/SD card door for damage (cuts, tears, dents, and any other imperfection). Do not use the camera underwater if the waterproof seal is damaged. Please contact your local retailer or service center for repair.

3. Make sure that the battery/SD card door is securely locked.

4. Avoid opening the battery/SD card door near water or with wet hands.

5. Do not jump into the water while holding the camera. Sudden, water pressure may cause failure of the camera’s waterproof function.

When in Water:

1. Do not open the battery/SD card door underwater.

2. Avoid subjecting the camera to card door to open.

3. Do not use the camera at depths over 30ft/10m. This may cause failure of the camera’s waterproof function.

4. Do not use the camera at

5. The camera will sink if dropped in water. Make sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water.

6. If the camera does not operate or a malfunction has occured while underwater, press and hold the Power button to turn off the camera. Turn the camera on again. If the problem persists, contact your local retailer or service center.

7. If the camera is subjected to an accidental shock that causes the LCD display to become blurry, turn the camera off and then turn it on. If the problem persists, contact your local retailer or service center.

After Being in Water:

1. After the camera has been used underwater or dropped on sand, use fresh water to clean the camera. Make sure the power is turned off and the battery/SD card door is firmly closed before cleaning.

2. The camera should be soaked and rinsed in fresh water for a few minutes. Do not soak the camera for too long or pour water over the camera directly from the faucet.

3. Make sure to use only clean, fresh water to rinse the camera. Do not use any cleaning agents. This may cause damage to the camera.

4. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off remaining water or sand.

5. Make sure the camera is completely clean and dry before opening the battery/SD card door.

severe impacts as this may cause the battery/SD

prescribed depths for over 60 minutes.

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6. If you need to change the battery or SD card after using the camera underwater, make sure the camera is completely clean and dry. Open the battery/SD card door with the battery compartment facing downward. Wipe off remaining water along the battery/SD card door to prevent moisture to go inside.

7. If the waterproof seal of the battery/SD card door has been contacted with salt water, make sure to use fresh water to rinse the camera and wipe it dry to avoid damage.

8. When cleaning the camera, make sure all camera parts (except for the waterproof seal) such as battery compartment or USB/AV out terminal are not exposed to water.

Storage and Maintenance

1. Do not use chemicals for cleaning, rust prevention, or repairing. This may cause failure of the camera’s waterproof function.

2. If the surface of the camera has been damaged (e.g. damage on the lens, LCD display, or other cuts or cracks), do not use the camera underwater. Please contact your local retailer or service center for repair.

3. Store camera at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Never store camera in a dark, damp area or in direct sunlight.

4. Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

5. When storing the camera,

possible; moisture free.

it is important that the battery compartment be as dry as

6. Before storing the camera, remove the battery and memory card and keep in a clean, dry area. Make sure the camera and its accessories are clean and dry before storage.

Other Important Information

1. The waterproof function does not apply to the camera’s accessories (ex. battery and memory card).

2. If the camera is subjected to

significant impacts, the camera may become damaged

or its waterproof function might fail.

3. If the camera has been used in underwater. It should be rinsed in fresh water as soon as possible.

4. Water, sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the camera.

5. Avoid getting sunscreen or suntan oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface. If any oil gets on the camera, wash it off immediately with warm water.

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CONTENTS

9 INTRODUCTION

9Overview 9 Package Contents

10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

10 Front View 10 Rear View 11 Button Operation 12 User Interface

14 GETTING STARTED

14 Preparation 15 Charging the Battery 16 Initial Settings

18 CAPTURE MODE

18 Capturing Still Images 19 Taking Images When the Smile

Detection Feature Is On

20 Capturing Images using the Face

Detection Feature 21 Setting the Scene Mode 23 Taking Underwater Images

24 VIDEO MODE

24 Recording Video Clips 24 Playing Back Video Clips

25 PLAYBACK MODE

25 Playing Back of Still Images 26 Thumbnail Display 26 Removing Red-eye 27 Attaching Voice Memos 28 Protecting Images 29 Erasing Images

30 MENU OPTIONS

30 Capture Menu 33 Video Menu 34 Playback Menu 35 Setup Menu

37 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

37 Downloading Your Files

38 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA

39 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

40 SPECIFICATIONS

41 APPENDIX

41 Possible Number of Shots 42 Troubleshooting 43 Connecting to a PictBridge

Compliant Printer

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of your 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. This digital camera is also waterproof and allows you to capture images underwater for 60 minutes at depths up to 30ft/10m.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:

 Digital camera  User’s manual  Software CD-ROM  USB cable  AV c a ble  Camera strap  Camera pouch  Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  Battery charger  AC adapter for battery charger

Common (Optional) Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid SD card - purchased

separately - up to 8GB)

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.  Should any of these components be missing, please call our friendly customer service to assist

you.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

Rear View

1. Shutter button

2. Power button

3. Flash

4. Self-timer LED

5. Lens

6. Microphone

7. LCD display

8. Status LED

9. Hand strap holder

10. Tripod socket

11.Battery/SD card door

12.Waterproof seal

13. Battery compartment

14. Memory card slot

15. USB or AV out terminal

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Button Operation

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8 Capture Mode 6 Video Mode 7 Playback Mode

1. >: Zooms out =: Zooms in

2. Switches to: video mode > scene mode selection screen

3. Switches to playback mode

4. Sets focus mode: auto>Z>O>Q

5. Sets flash mode: Auto>a>d>c>`>_

6. -- -- Delete present file

7. Switches to capture menu list

8. Sets self-timer mode: Off>f>g>h

9. Sets exposure compensation

10. If any scene mode is set: switches to scene mode selection screen

Function

>: Zooms out =: Zooms in

Switches to: scene mode selection screen > capture mode

Switches to playback mode

Sets focus mode: auto>O>Q

-- Next file

Switches to video menu list Switches to playback menu

Sets self-timer mode: Off>f>g

-- Previous file

>: Thumbnail =: Zooms in

Still image: Switches to capture mode Video clip: Switches to video mode

Rotation right

list

Still image: Displays image. Records voice memo if “Voice Memo” is set to “On”. Video clip: Plays video clip

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User Interface

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Capture mode

1. Zoom status

2. Flash mode [Blank]Auto Flash [a] Always ON [d] Flash Off [c] Red-eye Reduction [`] Slow Sync [_] Pre-flash

3. Battery level [l] Full battery power [o] Medium battery power [n] Low battery power [m] No battery power

4. Storage media [r]

Internal memory

(no card)

[q] SD/SDHC memory card

5. [ ] Histogram

6. Focus frame (When the shutter button is pressed halfway turns either RED or GREEN. See page 18 for further details.)

7. Image quality

[y] Fine [x] Standard [w] Economy

8. Image size resolution [n] 3264 x 2448 [l] 2816 x 2112 [i] 2272 x 1704 [f] 1600 x 1200 [x] 640 x 480

9. Number of pictures remaining

10. ISO [Blank] Auto [:] ISO 64 [5] ISO 100 [7] ISO 200 [9] ISO 400 [0] ISO 800 [;] ISO 1600

11. Self-timer icon

[f] 2 sec. [g] 10 sec. [h] 10+2 sec.

12. Date and time

13. [s] Exposure

compensation [P] Backlight correction

(Adjust exposure value with the e / f buttons)

14. Capture mode icon [Blank] Single [T] Continuous [U] AEB [.] Cont.flash [/] Burst [+] Pre-Shot

15. Slow shutter warning

16. White balance [Blank] Auto [$] Incand. [&] Fluoresc.1 [*] Fluoresc.2 [%] Daylight [#] Cloudy [k]Blue water [j]Algae water [z]Clear water [(] Manual WB

17. Focus setting [Blank] Auto focus [Z] Face detection [O] Macro [Q] Infinity

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[W] Smile Detection [Z] UW -Normal [[] UW -Macro [\] UW-Sports [t] Anti-shake (Image stabilization) [T] Panorama [Q] Portrait Man [R] Portrait Lady [N] Landscape [F] Sports [B] Night Portrait [C] Night Scene [G] Candlelight [H] Fireworks [M] Text [K] Sunset [I] Sunrise [E] Splashing Water [J] Moving Water [X] Snow

[S] Beach [D] Pets [L] Nautral Green [N] User Setting

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Video mode [B]

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1. Zoom status

2. Flash mode

3. Battery level

4. Storage media

5. Main focus area

6. Video quality

7. Video resolution

8. Available recording time/Elapsed time during recording

9. Self-timer icon

10. Date and time

11. Focus setting

12. Mode icon

Playback mode [7] - Still image playback

1. Voice memo

2. Battery level

3. Storage media

4. Histogram

5. Image quality

6. ISO

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 [7] - Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Play mode

6. Mode icon

7. Protect icon

8. Total recorded time

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