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Product Overview
1. Mode dial
2. Shutter button
3. Flash
4. Focus lamp / Self-timer LED
5. Microphone
6. Zoom lens
7. Viewnder
8. Speaker
1. Power button
2. Flash / Battery charge LED
3. Auto-Focus LED
4. Menu button
5. LCD screen
6. Flash / Erase button
7. Self-timer / Continuous button
8. Display button
9. Down button
10. Function button
11. Right button
12. OK button
13. Up button
14. Left button
15. Zoom in button
16. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
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1. USB port
2. TV OUT socket
3. DC IN jack
4. Neck strap holder
1. Battery / SD card door
2. Tripod mount
1. Status LED
2. SD card slot
3. USB port
CARD READER
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................... 7
• Camera Package Contents......................................................... 8
• Attaching the Neck Strap ..........................................................9
• Installing and Removing the Battery............................................ 9
• Connecting the AC Adaptor (Included) ...................................... 10
• Charging the Battery .............................................................. 10
• Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ...........................................11
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................15
• Checking the Battery Level......................................................15
2 Camera Setting .................................................................... 16
• Checking Camera Status ......................................................... 16
• Camera Modes ...................................................................... 19
• How to Navigate Menus.......................................................... 19
• Setup Menu .......................................................................... 20
• Setting the Current Date and Time ...........................................22
• Setting Auto Power Off ..........................................................23
• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off.............................................. 24
• Adjusting Volume Control ....................................................... 24
• Setting the Display Language................................................... 25
• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .............................................. 25
• Adjusting the LCD Brightness .................................................. 26
• Restoring Default Settings....................................................... 26
• Turning Sequence Number On / Off.......................................... 27
• Cancelling the Startup Image ................................................... 28
• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off .... 29
3 Taking Pictures .................................................................... 31
• Taking Pictures in Scene Shooting Modes .................................31
• Taking Pictures with the LCD Screen Off ..................................36
• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................37
• Setting Self-timer ................................................................... 39
• Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................40
• Zoom Feature ........................................................................ 41
• Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression......................... 43
• Specifying the Quick Review Period.......................................... 45
• Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off........................ 46
• Selecting Focus Mode............................................................. 47
• Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures.............................. 48
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• Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................49
• Setting White Balance for Pictures ........................................... 50
• Setting Photo Effect ............................................................... 51
• Setting Light Metering ............................................................ 52
4 Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 53
• Recording Video Clips............................................................. 53
• Setting Video Resolution ......................................................... 54
• Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips .........................55
• Setting White Balance for Video Clips....................................... 56
5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ......................................... 57
• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................. 57
• Rotating the Currently Displayed Picture ...................................59
• Image Cropping ..................................................................... 60
• Enhancing the Image .............................................................. 61
• Red-eye Removal ................................................................... 62
• Playing the Video Clip............................................................. 63
• Protect or Unprotect the Selected Picture or Video Clip............... 63
• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s) ......................................... 64
• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ..................................... 65
• About DPOF .......................................................................... 66
7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer ................................. 68
• Installing the Software............................................................ 68
• Software Included with Your Camera........................................ 70
• Computer System Requirements .............................................. 71
8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer................. 72
• Before you Transfer Pictures.................................................... 72
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via the Card Reader ...........72
• Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable............ 75
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable ................... 76
9 Troubleshooting Problems...................................................... 77
• Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 77
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10 Getting Help ...................................................................... 81
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ................................................ 81
• Card Reader Help ................................................................... 81
• ArcSoft Software Help............................................................ 81
11 Appendix........................................................................... 82
• Technical Specications.......................................................... 82
• Capacity of SD Card............................................................... 84
• Uninstalling Polaroid x530 Camera Driver (PC Only).................... 85
• Uninstalling Card Reader Driver (PC Only).................................. 86
• Camera Default Settings ......................................................... 87
• Using Your Battery ................................................................. 88
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................. 88
• Regulatory Information............................................................ 89
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1 Getting Started
Designed as the agship of the Polaroid products, the x530 digital camera has
a Foveon X3 direct image sensor, 2.0 inch colour LCD for reviewing images,
and a host of pre-set controls. Working with the Foveon X3 Fill Light scenerecognition technology, the x530 is the perfect camera for the photographer
looking for point & shoot simplicity with excellent performance.
This camera features:
• Glass lens system for exposure from 0.4 inches to innity including 3
times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes
• 5 scene shooting modes plus video recording functionality
• Auto and manual focus
• Built-in ash with four modes (off, auto, red-eye reduction and on)
• Rechargeable battery and card reader
• Adjustments of resolution for printing or emailing
• Light metering, white balance, exposure compensation to suit light
conditions
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• Camera Package Contents
x530
SD Card
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Schnellanleitung
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
ML 0904
Part no.: QG3257ML001
Quick Guide
Lithium Ion
Rechargeable Battery
AC Adaptor
x530
Printed in China
Warranty Card
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
First Class
Postage
Required
Post Ofce will
not deliver
without proper
postage
CARD READER
Card Reader
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid x530 Camera Driver (PC only)
Polaroid PhotoLab (PC&Mac)
Card Reader Driver (PC only)
Arcsoft® PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC only)
/Arcsoft® PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac only)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC&Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
Video Cable
Neck StrapUSB Cable
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• Attaching the Neck Strap
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• Installing and Removing the Battery
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back to
lock.
4. To remove the battery, slide the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow and the battery
will eject out of the battery slot.
You can also use the AC adaptor (included) to
supply power for the camera.
Battery Lock
For more guidelines on battery usage, please
see “Using Your Battery” on page 88.
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• Connecting the AC Adaptor (Included)
Turn off the camera before connecting
or disconnecting the adaptor. Connect
the adaptor as shown to power the
camera and charge the battery from a
household power outlet. The camera will
automatically switch over to AC adaptor
powered operation when connected. The
AC adaptor can be used with or without
the battery in place.
IMPORTANT!
• Only use the included adaptor.
• We recommend the use of the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever
connecting the camera to a computer.
• AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid x530 camera may vary for different
countries and regions.
• Charging the Battery
One Lithium Ion rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera. Please
fully charge the battery for up to 8 hours before you use the battery for the
rst time, and about 3 hours for subsequent recharging.
1. Insert the battery into the camera battery compartment, ensuring you
follow the + / - signs that are shown on outside of the battery.
2. Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera,
and plug the adaptor into a household power outlet.
3. The
in progress. The Battery Charge LED is orange during battery charging. It
will turn to green when the battery is fully charged.
icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating battery charging
NOTE:
The camera will stop charging once the battery is fully charged. And it is
recommended to disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera.
Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (Model No.: Li10)
with the camera. This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the
camera, but as is the case with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge
held may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the
rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit
http://www.polaroid-digital.com for more information on replacement or
order a backup battery.
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• Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
Your camera comes with a 32MB external SD memory card for storing
pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially
available SD card. The camera automatically detects whether a memory card
is inserted, and saves pictures and video clips accordingly.
Memory Card Precautions
1. Use only an SD memory card with this camera.
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you back up
important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive, and so on).
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal
operation by formatting it. However, we recommend that you always
take along more than one memory card whether using the camera far
away from your home or ofce.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the
rst time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems
to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory
card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory
card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly
when inserting it. Never try to force a
memory card into the slot when you feel
resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection
switch that you can use to protect les
from accidental deletion. However,
you must remove the write protection
whenever you want to record new les
onto it, format it, or delete its les.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conict
with the x530 camera, and valuable data in you existing SD card may be
distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the x530 camera. We strongly
recommend the use to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the x530 camera.
The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable data or
les in your SD card due to your improper operation.
Protection
Switch
Inserting the SD Card
1. Open the SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted correctly as illustrated.
3. Close the SD card door by pressing it downwards and then slide it back
to lock.
Notched corner of
SD card
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Removing the SD Card
1. Turn off your camera and open the SD
card door.
2. Gently push the SD card inwards and
then release it. The SD card will eject out
of the SD card slot.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other objects into the camera’s card slot. Doing so will
create the risk of damage to the camera and card slot.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately
turn off the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor, and
contact your dealer or the nearest service provider.
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Formatting a SD Card
Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including protected
data.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on
page 20 to access the SETUP menu.
3. Press the down button to select the
FORMAT CARD option.
4. Press the right button.
5. Select OK or CANCEL using the left or right
button. Press the
button to conrm your
choice and exit from the menu window.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT CARD
SEQUENCE No.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
REALLY WANT TO
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT CARD
SEQUENCE No.
FORMAT?
OK CANCEL
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in
• You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However,
formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer.
• Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card
before you format it.
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,
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and
,
modes.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Fully press the
button until the LCD
screen turns on. The zoom lens will extend
when the Mode Dial is positioned to
,
,
,
or
. Press the
,
button
,
again to turn off the camera, and the zoom
lens will retract. The Auto-Focus LED blinks
during powering off and will turn off after the
camera is fully powered off.
The camera will prompt the interface for setting the current date and time
when it is initially powered on after your purchase. Please refer to “Setting
the Current Date and Time” on page 22 for more details.
IMPORTANT!
All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and adjusting settings for
shooting and playback, are performed while the camera is powered on.
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen before
shooting.
Battery charging is in progress.
Battery power is full.
Battery has adequate power.
Battery power is low.
Batter power is exhausted.
NOTE:
When battery power is exhausted, the
then the camera will turn off automatically in a few seconds. Please recharge the
battery immediately.
icon appears on the LCD screen and
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera and view the camera LCD screen to check which camera
settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed
are not activated.
Still Image Mode
Scene Shooting Mode
Automatic
Sport
Night Scene
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Capture Mode
Still Image
Continuous
Video
Flash Mode
Flash Off
Auto Flash
Red-eye Reduction
Forced On
Digital Zoom Status
Optical and Digital
Zoom Bar
2-SEC. Self-timer
10-SEC. Self-timer
Number of pictures that
can be taken
Image Resolution
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1408 x 1056
640 x 480
X3F
Auto Focus Frame
Shake Warning
Battery Power Level
Charging the battery
Full
Adequate
Low
Exhausted
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Exposure Compensation
Value
ISO Sensitivity
Auto
100
200
400
White Balance
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Light metering
Matrix
Centre
Spot
Compression
Super ne
Fine
Normal
Colour Effect
Vivid
Neutral
Sepia
Black and White
Red
Green
Blue
Shutter speed
Aperture value
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Video Mode
Recording Indicator
Video Mode
Exposure Compensation Value
White Balance
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Playback Mode
File Type
Picture
Video Clip
Locked File
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Elapsed Time
Video Resolution
640 x 480
320 x 240
File Number
Date and Time
File number/total number of les
in the current memory
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• Camera Modes
The camera has eight modes for recording and
playing pictures and video clips. Different modes can
be selected by positioning the Mode Dial to the one
you prefer. Functions can be accessed by pressing
the
settings.
or
Auto (page 33)
Sport (page 34)
Night Scene (page 34)
Landscape (page 35)
Portrait (page 35)
Macro (page 36)
Playback (page 57)
Video (page 53)
button to customize capture and play
Mode dial
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus and function bars are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well
as other camera settings like the Date / Time, Auto Power Off, and so on.
Press the
submenu. Use the up and down buttons to scroll up and down, and use the
left and right buttons to scroll left and right. Use the
your choice.
Press the
buttons to scroll up, down, left and right. The currently selected option will
be accessed and takes effect immediately.
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button to enter the menu and press the right button to enter a
button to conrm
button to activate a function bar. Use the four-way navigation
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• Setup Menu
The setup menu can be accessed in all eight working modes to customize
your camera settings. Here we take the
mode for an example.
1. Press the
button to access the main
menu.
2. Press the up or down button to select the
SETUP option.
MENU
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
DIGITAL ZOOM
AF-ASSIST BEAM
QUICK REVIEW
1/2
MENU
FOCUS MODE
SETUP
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3. Press the right button to access the SETUP submenu.
4. Use the up and down buttons to select a setup option and then press
the right button to enter the next submenu for that particular option.
SETUP
DATE/TIME
AUTO POWER OFF
BEEP SOUND
VOLUME
VIDEO SYSTEM
1/3
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT CARD
SEQUENCE No.
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
The camera will prompt you for setting the current date and time when it is
initially powered on after your purchase, or whenever the integrated backup
battery’s power is low.
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on
page 20 to access the SETUP menu.
2. Press the right button to access the DATE
TIME submenu.
3. Use the left or right button to select a eld,
such as date format, year, month, day,
hour or minute. Use the up or down button
to select the date format and to adjust the
value in the eld.
4. Press the
button after all elds are set
and exit from the menu window.
SETUP
DATE/TIME
AUTO POWER OFF
BEEP SOUND
VOLUME
VIDEO SYSTEM
1/3
DATE TIME
YY MM DD
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hh mm
20 : 36
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• Setting Auto Power Off
The camera is equipped with a power saving operation to conserve battery
power.
You can change the power saving setting with the following steps:
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
2. Select the AUTO POWER OFF option using
the down button.
3. Press the right button to access the AUTO
POWER OFF submenu.
DATE/TIME
AUTO POWER OFF
BEEP SOUND
VOLUME
VIDEO SYSTEM
SETUP
1/3
4. Specify the automatic power off period
using the up or down button. Press the
button to conrm your choice and exit from
the menu window.
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
1 MINUTE
3 MINUTES
1 MINUTE / 3 MINUTES The camera is designed to switch off
automatically to save battery life after the
specied period of inactivity.
OFF The power saving function is not active.
NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions:
• While the camera is recording a video clip.
• While the camera is running a slide show.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off
The beep sound can be turned on and off in the SETUP menu. When the
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
2. Select the BEEP SOUND option using the
down button.
DATE/TIME
AUTO POWER OFF
BEEP SOUND
VOLUME
VIDEO SYSTEM
SETUP
1/3
3. Press the right button to access the BEEP
SOUND submenu.
BEEP SOUND
4. Select ON or OFF using the up or down
button. Press the
button to conrm
OFF
ON
your choice and exit from the menu
window.
• Adjusting Volume Control
Volume can be adjusted for beep sounds and video clips.
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
SETUP
2. Select the VOLUME option using the down
button.
DATE/TIME
AUTO POWER OFF
BEEP SOUND
VOLUME
VIDEO SYSTEM
1/3
3. Press the right button to access the VOLUME
submenu.
VOLUME
4. Adjust the volume using the up or down
button. Press the
button to conrm
your choice and exit from the menu
window.
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• Setting the Display Language
Different languages can be selected for the menu to suit your preference.
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
2. Select the LANGUAGE option using the
down button.
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT CARD
SEQUENCE No.
SETUP
3. Press the right button to access the
LANGUAGE submenu.
4. Select the language you prefer using the
up or down button. Press the
button to
conrm your choice and exit from the menu
window.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
Deutsch
Français
Español
Italiano
• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
Use the date stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure
the date is correct before setting the date stamp on.
1. Follow the guideline in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
2. Select the DATE STAMP option using the
down button.
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT CARD
SEQUENCE No.
SETUP
3. Press the right button to access the DATE
STAMP submenu.
4. Select DATE / TIME, DATE or OFF using
the up or down button. Press the
button to conrm your choice and exit from
the menu window.
DATE STAMP
DATE TIME
DATE
OFF
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• Adjusting the LCD Brightness
This setting enables you to adjust the brightness for the LCD screen.
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
2. Select the LCD BRIGHTNESS option using
the down button.
3. Press the right button to access the LCD
BRIGHTNESS submenu.
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT CARD
SEQUENCE No.
SETUP
4. Adjust the brightness for the LCD screen
using the left or right button. Press the
LCD BRIGHTNESS
button to conrm your choice and exit from
the menu window.
PREVIEW
• Restoring Default Settings
Default setting can be restored by the following steps (For more guidelines,
please see “Camera Default Settings” on page 87).
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on
page 20 to access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the DEFAULT SETTING option using
the down button.
3. Press the right button.
4. Select OK or CANCEL using the up or down
button. Press the
button to restore
default settings and exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
Selecting CANCEL will cancel the operation and
exit from the menu window.
DEFAULT SETTING
OPENING
DEFAULT SETTING
OPENING
SETUP
3/3
SETUP
RETURN TO
DEFAULT SETTING?
OK CANCEL
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• Turning Sequence Number On / Off
Below shows how to select the way le numbers are assigned.
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on
page 20 to access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the SEQUENCE No. option using the
down button.
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT CARD
SEQUENCE No.
SETUP
3. Press the right button to access the
SEQUENCE No. submenu.
4. Select ON or OFF using the up or down
button. Press the
button to conrm
SEQUENCE No.
OFF
ON
your choice and exit from the menu
window.
ON The le numbers are reassigned to the start (100-0001) each time
when any images are removed from the memory card. New images
recorded on the memory card with existing les are given the next
available number.
OFF A le number is assigned to a recorded image and memorized and
images recorded onto a memory card start from the next number.
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• Cancelling the Startup Image
A startup animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds
when the camera is turned on.
You may cancel displaying the startup image according to the following
steps:
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
2. Select the OPENING option using the down
button.
3. Press the right button to access the
OPENING submenu.
4. Select ON or OFF using the up or down
button. Press the
button to conrm
your choice and exit from the menu
window.
DEFAULT SETTING
OPENING
SETUP
3/3
OPENING
OFF
ON
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• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On
and Off
The LCD Screen can be changed by pressing the
shows what are displayed in the different modes.
,
In
,
Press
,
,
LCD screen on with basic
information display
LCD screen off
or
mode:
Press
Press
button. The following
LCD screen on with detailed
information displayed and a
histogram
Press
LCD screen on with
information display off
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In
mode:
LCD screen on with basic
information display
LCD screen on with detailed
information display
Press
In
Press
LCD screen off
mode:
LCD screen on with basic
information display
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Press
Press
Press
LCD screen on with
information display off
LCD screen on with
detailed information
display and a histogram
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note rst:
NOTE:
Never remove the battery, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera,
or unplug the adaptor while the Auto-Focus LED is blinking, indicating the
camera is processing data. Doing so will prevent the current picture being
saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored on the camera’s
memory card.
• Taking Pictures in Scene Shooting Modes
Turn the Mode Dial to select a mode that is
suitable to your shooting conditions:
Mode dial
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When shooting under these conditions:
For general picture-taking. Automatic exposure and
point-and-shoot operation and manual adjustment on
ash mode, image size, ISO sensitivity, etc.
Freeze the subject in motion by using the possibly
fastest shutter speed in combination with ISO 100
sensitivity for a particular exposure.
Capture a dimly lit background by using slow shutter
speeds and illuminate a foreground subject with a
brief ash re.
Produce the possibly largest depth of eld by
locking the focus at innity and keeping the possibly
smallest aperture value.
Dene the subject in a portrait shot by using the
possibly largest aperture value to produce a blurred
background.
Select this mode
Auto
Sport
Night Scene
Landscape
Portrait
Icon shown
on the LCD screen
For taking Macro pictures.
Macro
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Auto Mode
Use this mode for general picture taking.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Frame your subject using the viewnder or LCD screen.
3. Align the auto focus frame or the viewnder optical centre on the
subject you want to capture. Press the Shutter button halfway to set
the exposure and focus.
NOTE:
• The
• The Auto-Focus LED blinks in green or the Auto-Focus frame appears red if
• When the Auto-Focus LED lights up green, it indicates the camera is ready to
• When the ash is used for shooting in low lighting conditions, the camera
icon will appear when the shutter speed is slow, which reminds you
of holding the camera steady or use a tripod.
there is difculty in focusing the subject. If this happens, release your nger,
recompose the scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset the
focus.
capture images.
cannot set an auto focus but switches to a xed focus. The focus range is at
3 - 10 ft (1 - 3 m) in wide angle and 4.2 - 5.5 ft (1.3 - 1.7 m) in telephoto.
4. The Auto-Focus LED remains steady on, indicating the camera focus is
locked on the subject. Press the Shutter button completely down to take
a picture, holding the camera steady.
The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen for 2 or 5 seconds.
For more guidelines on quick review, please see “Specifying the Quick
Review Period” on page 45.
The Auto-Focus LED blinks, indicating the camera is saving the picture just
taken to the memory card. You can take the next picture only when the
Auto-Focus LED stops blinking.
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Sport Mode
Use this mode to freeze subjects in motion.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Capture procedures are the same as for
the
mode. Please see “Auto Mode”
on page 33.
Night Scene Mode
Use this mode for night scenes or dimly lit conditions.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Capture procedures are the same as for
the
mode. Please see “Auto Mode”
on page 33.
NOTE:
• In the
• To shoot a night scene without a subject in the foreground, set the ash off.
The auto focus range is at 6.5 ft (2 m) to innity at wide angle and 43 ft (13
m) to innity in telephoto.
• When the ash is used for shooting in low lighting conditions, the camera
cannot set an auto focus but switches to a xed focus. The focus range is at
3 - 10 ft (1 - 3 m) in wide angle and 4.2 - 5.5 ft (1.3 - 1.7 m) in telephoto.
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mode,
(Flash Off) is the default ash mode.
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Landscape Mode
Use this mode to capture distant subjects.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Capture procedures are the same as for
the
mode. Please see “Auto Mode”
on page 33.
NOTE:
In the
ash mode.
mode,
(Flash Off) is the default
Portrait Mode
Use this mode to capture sharp subjects with a blurred background.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Capture procedures are the same as for
the
mode. Please see “Auto Mode”
on page 33.
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Macro Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects close to the lens at the distance of 0.4 to
9 in. (1 to 23 cm).
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Capture procedures are the same as for
the
mode. Please see “Auto Mode”
on page 33.
NOTE:
In the
ash mode.
mode,
(Flash Off) is the default
• Taking Pictures with the LCD Screen Off
You can also take a picture with the LCD screen off. The capture procedures
are the same as for the Auto mode but frame your subject using the
viewnder instead.
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• Setting Flash Mode
Use the ash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.
Flash Range:
• Normal: Wide: 3 ~ 10 feet (0.9 ~ 3 metres)
Telephoto: 3 ~ 8 feet (0.9 ~ 2.4 metres)
• Macro: 0.4 ~ 9 in. (1 ~ 23 cm)
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
you need.
NOTE:
When you press the
the ash is charging. The icon (according to the ash setting you
selected) will appear on the LCD screen.
3. Now you can take pictures using the ash mode you selected. The ash
will recharge after each ash picture.
button to cycle through the ash options and select the one
.
button, the Flash LED blinks, which indicates
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The camera has four ash modes (default setting is Flash Off).
When shooting under these conditions: Select this mode
The ash does not re. Use this setting for
outdoor pictures, or where ash is prohibited or
may be distracting, or when shooting towards
a reective surface, such as a window or a
mirror. If there is not enough light when using
this setting, your pictures will be too dark.
The ash res automatically as needed. Use
this setting to take most pictures.
Use this setting to avoid red glare in your
subject’s eyes. The camera res a brief preash
before the regular ash.
The ash res for every picture. Use this
setting in high-contrast situations to provide lllight or use it indoors in low light.
Flash Off
Auto Flash
Red-eye
Reduction
Forced On
Icon shown
on the LCD screen
NOTE:
• Flash is also available in
,
,
,
and
modes.
• Never touch or block the ash with your ngers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with the correct ash operation.
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function which allows you to take
pictures with the 2-second or 10-second built-in timer.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
or
button repeatedly until the
icon appears on the LCD screen.
.
2-SEC. Self-timer
2-second self-timer indicates a countdown of two seconds. The Self-
timer LED will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken.
10-second self-timer indicates a countdown of 10 seconds. The Self-
timer LED will blink slowly for eight seconds and then quickly for two
seconds before the picture is taken.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for the
mode. Please see “Auto
Mode” on page 33.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in
• Place the camera on a at surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer
function.
,
,
and
,
modes.
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• Taking Continuous Pictures
Continuous shooting function lets you take up to a certain number of
pictures in quick succession.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
Continuous mode
2. Press the
button repeatedly until the
icon appears on the LCD screen.
3. Press and hold the Shutter button and the
camera will take pictures continuously. The
camera will stop shooting once you release
the Shutter button.
NOTE:
• The number of continuous pictures you can take depends on the memory
available and resolution setting.
• This setting is also available in
• The ash is disabled in the Continuous mode.
,
,
,
and
modes.
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• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with optical and digital zoom features that allows
you to zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the
enlarged portion of the picture. Optical zoom alters the focal distance of the
zoom lens, and its factor range is 1X to 3X. Digital zoom is activated after
the camera reaches the maximum optical zoom (3X). It enlarges the part of
the image up to four times at the centre of the image screen. For the digital
zoom feature, the viewnder does not reect the actual zoomed image. We
recommend the user to use the LCD screen to monitor the zoomed feature.
Setting Digital Zoom On and Off
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main menu.
.
3. Press the down button to select the
DIGITAL ZOOM option.
4. Press the right button to access the DIGITAL
ZOOM submenu.
5. Select ON or OFF using the up or down
button.
6. Press the
button to conrm your choice
and exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
,
and
,
MENU
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
DIGITAL ZOOM
AF-ASSIST BEAM
QUICK REVIEW
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DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
modes.
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Zoom In or Out the Image
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
the
and
or
button to zoom in or out the subject. While you press
buttons, a white square will show on the zoom status bar
.
as illustrated. The white square in the bar indicates the zoom status.
Digital
Zoom
Status
White
Square
3. Keeping the
Optical Zoom
button pressed lets the camera switch from optical zoom
Digital Zoom
to digital zoom when it reaches the maximum optical zoom. The digital
zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.
4. Now you can take pictures and video clips, and playback them under
the zoom setting. The zoom setting will remain after taking pictures
and video clips. If you want to take a normal size picture or video clip,
please use the
button.
NOTE:
• Zoom feature is not available in
• This setting is also available in
• Using the digital zoom may cause a decrease in image quality.
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,
, and
,
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• Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture
quality depends on the JPEG le compression that the camera applies when
the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression makes better
quality they occupy more memory space. Smaller size and normal quality
pictures are easier to email while larger size and ne quality pictures are
better for printing.
The x530 digital camera allows the user to choose between shooting in
raw format or in JPEG format. X3F les are the raw format les from digital
cameras that incorporate the Foveon X3 direct image sensor, which directly
capture colour in three layers (red, green and blue) at every point in the
image. In X3 direct image sensor, pixels are placed at these corresponding
depths in the silicon to detect the red, green and blue light that has been
absorbed. Capturing images using the X3 raw format provides you with
greater exibility in processing your image and allows you to retain as much
control over the processing of your images as possible.
Resolution setting
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the
.
main menu. The RESOLUTION option is
highlighted.
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
DIGITAL ZOOM
AF-ASSIST BEAM
QUICK REVIEW
MENU
3. Press the right button to access the
RESOLUTION submenu.
RESOLUTION
4. Select the resolution you prefer using the
up or down button. Press the
button to
conrm your choice and exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
• 1408 x 1056 pixels is the default and optimal resolution setting. It is
recomended to use this setting for printing.
• This setting is also available in
• The Auto-Focus LED blinks after a picture is taken, indicating the camera is
processing the picture. The resolution setting is temporarily disabled when
the camera is processing the picture. This setting resumes for adjustment
only when the LED turns off, which indicates the camera nishes processing
the picture.
,
,
and
,
2432x1824
2048x1536
1408x1056
640x480
X3F
modes.
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Compression setting
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main
menu.
.
MENU
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
3. Press the down button to select the
COMPRESSION option.
DIGITAL ZOOM
AF-ASSIST BEAM
QUICK REVIEW
4. Press the right button to access the
COMPRESSION submenu.
5. Select the compression you prefer using
the up or down button. Press the
button to conrm your choice and exit from
the menu window.
COMPRESSION
SUPER FINE
FINE
1/2
NORMAL
The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you
can expect the camera to hold at different resolution and quality setting
based on the 32MB memory card. You can expand the memory using a
commercially available memory card. Please refer to “Capacity of SD Card”
on page 84 for further details.
Resolution
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1408 x 1056
Compression
640 x 480
X3F
Super Fine
10 pictures
13 pictures
24 pictures
107 pictures
Fine
24 pictures
34 pictures
59 pictures
215 pictures
---3 pictures
Normal
42 pictures
43 pictures
90 pictures
324 pictures
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NOTE:
• Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of trees in
autumn has a larger le size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution
and quality setting. Therefore, the number of picture or the length of video clips
you can store on a memory card may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD
screen is for reference only.
• This setting is also available in
,
,
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• Specifying the Quick Review Period
A quick review of pictures is available to set with options of 2 seconds and
5 seconds. Below shows to change the option.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main menu.
3. Press the down button to select the QUICK
REVIEW option.
4. Press the right button to access the QUICK
REVIEW submenu.
.
MENU
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
DIGITAL ZOOM
AF-ASSIST BEAM
QUICK REVIEW
1/2
5. Specify the quick view period using the up
or down button.
QUICK REVIEW
OFF
2 SECONDS
5 SECONDS
2 SECONDS A 2-second quick view period. The picture just taken will be
displayed on the LCD screen for two seconds.
5 SECONDS A 5-second quick view period. The picture just taken will be
displayed on the LCD screen for ve seconds.
6. Press the
button to conrm your choice and exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
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,
,
,
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• Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off
Under this setting, you can turn the Auto-Focus assist beam on or off.
When it is turned on, the focus lamp gives out a strong beam and helps the
camera easily focus on the subject.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main menu.
.
3. Press the down button to select the AF
ASSIST BEAM option.
4. Press the right button to access the AF
ASSIST BEAM submenu.
5. Select ON or OFF using the up or down
button.
6. Press the
button to conrm your choice
and exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
,
,
MENU
RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
DIGITAL ZOOM
AF-ASSIST BEAM
QUICK REVIEW
1/2
AF-ASSIST BEAM
OFF
ON
and
,
modes.
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• Selecting Focus Mode
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main menu.
3. Press the down button to select the FOCUS
MODE option.
.
MENU
FOCUS MODE
SETUP
4. Press the right button to access the FOCUS
MODE submenu.
5. Select AUTO or MANUAL using the up or
down button.
6. Press the
button to conrm your choice
FOCUS MODE
AUTO
MANUAL
and exit from the menu window.
AUTO The camera automatically set the focus according to the
shooting conditions when the Shutter button is halfway pressed.
MANUAL The camera can manually adjust the focus by pressing the up
and down buttons.
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NOTE:
This setting is also available in
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,
,
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• Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of
–2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This
setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting,
indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the
.
function bar.
3. Adjust the exposure compensation value
using the left or right button.
EXPOSURE
4. The currently selected option will be
accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the
button to exit from the
function bar.
NOTE:
• A higher EV is best used for light-coloured subjects and backlit subjects. A
lower EV is best for dark-coloured subjects and for shooting outdoors on a
clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be
able to obtain satisfactory results even if performing exposure compensation.
• This setting is also available in
,
,
,
,
and
modes.
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• Changing the ISO Speed
This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by
selecting different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly your camera
reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less light needed to make an
exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter
speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital camera, higher ISO value allows
higher shutter speed, at the expense of mottle or grain appearing in the nal
picture.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the function bar.
.
3. Press the down button to select the ISO
option.
ISO
4. Select the ISO speed using the left or right
button.
5. The currently selected option will be
accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the
button to exit from the
function bar.
In the same lighting condition, the higher ISO value it is,
the faster the shutter speed will be.
The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by
different lighting value or subject brightness.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in
• Increase in ISO value affects image quality with more noise. Use as low an ISO
value as possible.
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,
and
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• Setting White Balance for Pictures
Selecting the right type of white balance can help make the colours of a
subject appear more natural under the type of lighting environment.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the function bar.
.
3. Press the down button to select the WHITE
BALANCE option.
4. Select the right type of white balance using
the left or right button.
5. The currently selected option will be
accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the
button to exit from the
function bar.
When shooting under these conditions
Automatic adjustment
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by light bulbs
Indoors, illuminated by uorescent lighting
Select this setting
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
WHITE BALANCE
Icon shown
on the LCD screen
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
,
,
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• Setting Photo Effect
You can control the colour tones and moods of a picture in this setting.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the function bar.
.
3. Press the down button to select the
PHOTO EFFECT option.
4. Select the photo effect setting using the
left or right button.
5. The currently selected option will be
accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the
button to exit from the
function bar.
When shooting under these conditions
For taking pictures with strong contrast
and colour saturation.
For taking pictures with neutral hues.
For taking pictures with a brown and
antique look.
For taking black-and-white pictures.
Select this setting
Black & White
PHOTO EFFECT
Icon shown on the
LCD screen
Vivid
Neutral
Sepia
For taking pictures with a reddish hue.
For taking pictures with a greenish hue.
For taking pictures with a bluish hue.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
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Green
Blue
and
,
,
,
modes.
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• Setting Light Metering
Use the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light
enters into the camera lens.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the function bar.
.
3. Press the down button to select the LIGHT
METERING option.
4. Select the metering method using the left
or right button.
5. The currently selected option will be
accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the
button to exit from the
function bar.
When shooting under these conditions
Evaluates the lighting conditions throughout
the picture to give an optimum picture
exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.
Evaluates the lighting conditions of the
subject centred on the LCD screen. Ideal for
backlit subjects.
Similar to Centre, except the metering
is concentrated on a smaller area of the
subject centred on the LCD. Ideal when
an exact exposure of a specic area in the
picture is needed.
Select this setting
Multiple
Centre
Spot
LIGHT METERING
Icon shown
on the LCD screen
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
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,
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Frame your subject using the viewnder
or LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button all the way to
starting recording.
Recording Indicator
Elapsed Time
4. Press the Shutter button again to stop
recording. Recording automatically
stops when the maximum recording
length is reached or the current
memory is full.
While recording, the red icon on the LCD screen and the Auto-Focus LED
blink. The recording time on the LCD screen will increase.
NOTE:
• The zoom feature is not available during recording video clips.
• The maximum length the camera can hold at either 640 x 480 or 320 x 240
pixels for each video clip is 3 minutes. These times may vary with scene
complexity.
• Recording may stop unexpectedly if slow-recording cards, or cards formatted
on a different camera or a computer, or cards which have had images
recorded and deleted repeatedly are being used for recording video clips.
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• Setting Video Resolution
Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video
clip quality depends on the le resolution that the camera applies when
the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality while
occupying more memory space.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the
main menu. The RESOLUTION option is
highlighted.
.
MENU
RESOLUTION
SETUP
3. Press the right button to access the
RESOLUTION submenu.
4. Select the resolution using the up or down
button.
5. Press the
button to conrm your choice
RESOLUTION
640x480
320x240
and exit from the menu window.
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the camera
to hold at each setting based on the 32MB memory card. You can expand
the memory with a commercially available memory card. Please refer to
“Capacity of SD Card” on page 84 for further details.
Resolution: 640 x 480 Approx. 0.8 minute (10~15 fps)
320 x 240 Approx. 0.9 minutes (30 fps)
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• Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of
–2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This
setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting,
indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the function bar.
3. Adjust the exposure compensation value
.
EXPOSURE
using the left or right button.
4. The currently selected option will be
accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the
button to exit from the
function bar.
NOTE:
• A higher EV is best used for light-coloured subjects and backlit subjects. A
lower EV is best for dark-coloured subjects and for shooting outdoors on a
clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be
able to obtain satisfactory results even if performing exposure compensation.
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• Setting White Balance for Video Clips
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colour of a
subject in the video clip appear more natural under the type of lighting that
is available.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the function bar.
.
3. Select the right type of white balance using
the left or right button.
4. The currently selected option will be
accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the
button to exit from the
function bar.
When shooting under these conditions
Automatic adjustment
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by light bulbs
Indoors, illuminated by uorescent lighting
Select this setting
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
WHITE BALANCE
Icon shown
on the LCD screen
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5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips
• Reviewing Pictures
Reviewing Pictures in Full Screen
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Use the left and right buttons to view the pictures
taken.
The
picture is selected.
Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to four pictures and video clip les at a time on the LCD
screen by using the thumbnail function.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
3. Use the up, down, left and right buttons to select a thumbnail le and
icon is shown on the LCD screen when a
button once and four thumbnail les will be shown on the
LCD screen with the latest displayed le highlighted.
view it in full screen by pressing the
.
.
button.
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Running a Slide Show
The slide show function enables you to view all picture and video clip les
stored in the current memory repeatedly one by one on the LCD screen.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main
.
menu.
3. Press the down button to select the
SLIDESHOW option.
4. Press the right button to access the
PROTECT
SLIDESHOW
DPOF
SETUP
MENU
SLIDESHOW submenu.
5. Press the
and exit from the menu window.
button to conrm your choice
SLIDESHOW
START
The slide show will automatically run from the currently displayed picture
after you press the
NOTE:
button. Press the
button to stop the slide show.
The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply. We
recommend the use of AC power for an extended period use.
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• Rotating the Currently Displayed Picture
The currently displayed JPEG picture can be rotated for a better review angle
on the LCD screen.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Press the left or right button to select the picture you want to manage.
3. Press the
button to access the
function bar.
4. Press the
5. Pressing the
button to rotate the picture 90°.
button each time will
rotate the picture 90° clockwise.
NOTE:
• The original le may be retrieve by selecting the
and press the
• A new le will be created and saved onto the memory card by selecting the
icon on the function bar and press the
button.
icon on the function bar
button.
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• Image Cropping
Under this setting, the currently displayed JPEG picture can be cropped to
the size or location on the image.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Press the left or right button to select the picture you want to crop.
3. Press the
button to access the
function bar.
4. Press the down button to select the
icon. Press the
button and a cropping
rectangle will appear.
5. Use the
and use the
button to enlarge the rectangle
button to return it to the
normal size.
6. Use the up, down, left and right buttons to
move the rectangle around.
7. Press the
button and the cropped
picture will be shown on the LCD screen.
NOTE:
• The original le may be replaced by selecting the
and press the
• A new le will be created and saved onto the memory card by selecting the
icon on the function bar and press the
button.
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• Enhancing the Image
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Press the left or right button to select the
JPEG picture you want to manage.
3. Press the
button to access the
function bar.
4. Press the down button to select the
5. Press the
button.
icon.
6. Press the left or right button to select the
option you want.
Option 1
Option 1 Colour enhancement. To nd the average lightest and darkest
pixels in an image and uses them to maximize contrast while
minimizing clipping.
Option 2 Contrast enhancement. To enhance monochromatic contrast
clips all channels identically. This preserves the overall
colour relationship while making highlights appear lighter and
shadows darker.
Option 3 Level enhancement. To enhance per channel contrast
maximizes the tonal range in each channel to produce a more
dramatic correction.
Original To exit to the function bar, use the left or right button to
choose this option and then press the
7. Press the
button and the enhanced picture will be shown on the LCD
screen.
NOTE:
• The original le may be replaced by selecting the
and press the
• A new le will be created and saved onto the memory card by selecting the
icon on the function bar and press the
button.
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icon on the function bar
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• Red-eye Removal
Under this setting, red-eye glare in your subject’s eyes may be removed
from the image.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
2. Press the left or right button to select the
JPEG picture you want to manage.
3. Press the
button to access the
function bar.
4. Press the down button to select the
icon. Press the
button and a small
frame will appear.
5. Use the
use the
button to shrink the frame and
button to return it to the normal
size.
6. Use the up, down, left and down buttons
to move the frame around and frame the
red-eye glare inside.
7. Press the
button and the enhanced
image will be shown on the LCD screen.
8. Press the
button.
NOTE:
• The original le may be replaced by selecting the
and press the
• A new le will be created and saved onto the memory card by selecting the
icon on the function bar and press the
button.
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• Playing the Video Clip
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
.
Movie
2. Use the left and right button to select the
video clip you want to play.
3. Press the
button to start playing the
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• Protect or Unprotect the Selected Picture or Video Clip
Use the left or right button to select the picture or video clip you want to
protect or unprotect.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main
menu. The PROTECT option is highlighted.
3. Press the right button to access the
PROTECT submenu.
4. Select ON or OFF using the up or down
button.
5. Press the
button to conrm your choice
and exit from the menu window.
.
MENU
PROTECT
SLIDESHOW
DPOF
SETUP
PROTECT
OFF
ON
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OFF To remove protection from the selected protected le. The
icon will disappear from the LCD screen.
ON To protect the selected le. The
screen.
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• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s)
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the ERASE submenu.
.
3. Select THIS IMAGE or ALL IMAGES using the up or down button.
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THIS IMAGE Erase the selected picture or video clip. Please select the
picture or video you want to delete before pressing the
Erase button.
ALL IMAGES Erase all pictures and video clips stored in the current
memory.
4. Press the right button.
5. Select OK or CANCEL using the left or right
button.
NOTE:
• Protected les can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered.
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• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV
Setting Video System
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate
different signal systems. For example, NTSC for U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan,
Japan, and so on, and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), and so on.
You can choose the video output system according to the following steps:
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 20 to access the SETUP
menu.
2. Select the VIDEO SYSTEM option using the
down button.
3. Press the right button to access the VIDEO
SYSTEM submenu.
4. Select the video system using the up or right
button. Press the
button to conrm your
choice and exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
This setting is only available when the
camera is connected with the TV via the
video cable.
SETUP
DATE/TIME
AUTO POWER OFF
BEEP SOUND
VOLUME
VIDEO SYSTEM
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Connecting to a TV
When the camera is connected to a TV, the LCD screen is not active and the
TV screen now performs as the LCD screen.
1. Connect the camera to a TV via the video cable
(supplied) as illustrated.
2. Select the correct video system.
3. Turn the Mode Dial to
and
you can review all the pictures
and video clips stored in the
current memory on the TV.
NOTE:
• It is recommended to use AC adaptor when the camera is connected to a TV.
• No shooting operation is available when the camera is connected to a TV.
• About DPOF
DPOF stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for
recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images
should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed.
Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print
service from the memory card in accordance with the le name and number
of copies settings recorded on the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the
LCD screen. Do not specify images by le name without viewing the le
contents.
IMPORTANT!
DPOF print settings can be congured for images on a memory card only.
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Printing Setting
1. Turn the Mode Dial to
2. Press the
button to access the main menu.
.
3. Press the down button to select the DPOF
MENU
option.
PROTECT
SLIDESHOW
DPOF
SETUP
4. Press the right button to access the DPOF
submenu.
5. Select SELECT IMAGE or ALL IMAGES
using the up or down button.
DPOF
SELECT IMAGES
ALL IMAGES
SELECT IMAGES The selected picture in the memory card will be
printed up to 50 copies.
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ALL IMAGES All pictures in the memory card will be printed up to
50 copies for each picture.
6. Press the
submenu.
7. Specifying the number of printing copy
using the up or down button.
8. Press the
and exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
• You cannot select video clips under DPOF setting.
• Printing setting is supported by a SD card insertion. Please make it sure you
have inserted a SD card before printing pictures.
• X3F image les cannot be printed under the DPOF setting.
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button to enter the next
button to conrm your choice
PRINT COPIES
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7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
IMPORTANT!
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software
installation.
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install the x530 Camera Driver for Mass Storage
function. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the
camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips. No
need to install the driver.
IMPORTANT!
• It is only necessary to install the Card Reader Driver for Windows 98SE only.
For Windows Me, 2000, XP, it is not necessary to install the driver, the
operating system will automatically recognize the Card Reader.
• For Windows Me, 2000, XP user, installing the Card Reader Driver in the
Windows Me, 2000, XP may cause the Card Reader mis-function. Please
uninstall the Card Reader Driver and restart the computer to solve this
problem. For more detail about uninstall the Card Reader Driver, please read
“Uninstalling Card Reader Driver (PC Only)” on page 86.
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1. Before you begin, close all other
software applications open on
your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the
computer CD-ROM Drive.
Open & Close
3. The CD User Interface Screen will
automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each
software interface button in
turn and follow the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE:
If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, then you can manually
start it by double clicking the “My Computer” icon on your desktop, then double
clicking the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens,
double clicking the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
For Macintosh Users:
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your
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.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
x530 Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk (For Windows® 98SE)
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable
disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® to edit and print the pictures. Only
install for Windows® 98SE.
Polaroid PhotoLab Picture Editing Software
Polaroid PhotoLab featuring with the Foveon X3 Fill Light. When pictures is
captured in raw (X3F) format, a simple slide-bar tool turns images taken in
difcult lighting situation into vibrant, pleasing pictures.
It can view the raw (X3F), JPEG, TIFF format pictures. But the image editing
feature can only apply to the X3F le only. For more details of the Polaroid
PhotoLab, please read the Polaroid PhotoLab user guide.
Card Reader Driver (For Windows® 98SE)
With the card reader, the user can download the photos which are saved in
the SD card to the computer via the card reader. Only install for Windows®
98SE.
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® is an easy-to-use and powerful image-editing
software loaded with everything you need to x, print, and get creative with
your digital pictures. This program gives you quick access and all-at-once
enhancement to the pictures on your computer, for example, removing redeye and cloning objects to a different picture. In some quick actions, you
could also add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and
fantasy templates. ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® also includes a wide variety of
printing options.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document
format (PDF) les on all major computer platforms, as well as ll in and
submit Adobe PDF forms online.
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• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transfer and editing performance, we recommend the
following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users:
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB DDR RAM recommended)
• 400MB of available hard disk space
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• USB Port
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speaker
For Macintosh Users:
• PowerPC® Processor
• Mac OS Version 9.2~X
• USB Port
• 256MB RAM OS 9 or 512MB RAM Mac OS X
• 400MB free disk space
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speaker
PC
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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips
to a Computer
• Before you Transfer Pictures
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE Only)
Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the Polaroid
x530 Camera Driver from the CD. Please refer to “Installing the Software onto a
Computer” on page 68.
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via the Card Reader
Inserting and Removing the SD card
IMPORTANT!
Disconnect the card reader from the computer or other external device before
inserting the SD card into or removing it out of the card reader
1. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted correctly as illustrated
(Diagram 1).
2. To remove the SD card, pull it out of the card reader as illustrated
(Diagram 2).
CARD READER
CARD READER
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Connect the Card Reader to Your Computer
CARD READER
Connect the USB port on the card reader to the
marked socket on your computer as illustrated.
1. The Status LED will light up and remains steady on, indicating a
successful connection with the computer.
2. An interface “Found New Hardware” will show on the computer
desktop.
3. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer
automatically.
IMPORTANT!
To properly disconnect the card reader from the computer, click on the
connection icon on the tool bar. A “Stop USB Mass Storage Device - Drive (E)”
indicator will appear. Click this indicator and a “Safe To Remove Hardware”
interface will appear. Click “OK” and the Status LED will turn off. Plug the card
reader off the computer.
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Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via the Card Reader
NOTE:
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio software does not support the X3F le. Please use
the Polaroid PhotoLab to open the X3F le and save it in the JPEG or TIFF
format. Then it can be edited by the ArcSoft PhotoStudio software.
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio is a photo-editing software for a wide range of image
formats (JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, and so on), but not for the X3F format. For
X3F raw les, the Polaroid PhotoLab software can edit them, and change
them from X3F to either JPEG or TIFF format for further edition using
PhotoStudio software.
For Windows® Users:
PC
1. Insert the SD card into the card reader.
2. Connect the card reader to your computer.
3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see a
“Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click on “Removable Disk” —> double click “DCIM” —> double
click any directory folder under “DCIM”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the directory folder. Highlight the
pictures and video clips, and drag them to a folder of your choice. You
can also create sub-folder to group them or use the ArcSoft software to
edit and manage the pictures (JPEG) or video clips, or use the Polaroid
PhotoLab to edit the X3F le.
For Macintosh Users:
Mac
1. Insert the SD card into the card reader.
2. Connect the card reader to your computer.
3. The systems will automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive.
(System will automatically create a Mass Storage named “unlabelled”)
4. Double click the folder “unlabelled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside.
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and
paste to the hard disk.
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• Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable
Connecting with the USB cable.
USB Series “A” plug connects
to your computer
USB Series “Mini B” plug
connects to your camera
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Plug the
labelled end of the USB cable into the
marked socket
on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. Turn on the camera and an interface “Found New Hardware” will show
on the computer desktop.
5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer
automatically.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use AC adaptor when the camera is connected to a computer.
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable
NOTE:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio software does not support the X3F le. Please use the
Polaroid PhotoLab to open the X3F le and save it in the JPEG or TIFF format.
Then it can be edited by the ArcSoft PhotoStudio software.
For Windows® Users:
NOTE:
You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.
PC
1. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
2. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see a
“Removable Disk” drive.
3. Double click on “Removable Disk” —> double click “DCIM” —> double
click any directory folder under “DCIM”.
4. All the pictures and video clips are in the directory folder. Highlight the
pictures and video clips, and drag them to a folder of your choice. You
can also create sub-folder to group them or use the ArcSoft software to
edit and manage the pictures (JPEG) or video clips, or use the Polaroid
PhotoLab to edit the X3F le.
For Macintosh Users:
NOTE:
For Mac users, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.
Mac
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the systems will
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will
automatically create a Mass Storage named “Unlabelled”)
NOTE:
This drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
3. Double click the folder “Unlabelled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
4. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside.
5. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and
paste to the hard disk.
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9 Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,
please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting Help”.
For Windows® Users:
Symptom
I receive an error
message when I am
installing “Polaroid x530
Camera Driver”.
I cannot upload images to
my computer.
Problem Solution
“Polaroid x530 Camera
Driver” does not load.
Connection failure. Check all cable connection
Camera Driver is not installed. You need to install the camera
Shut down all other applications and
attempt to reinstall the driver.
Check to see if the USB controller in
your BIOS if it is activated. Please
refer to Polaroid web site for how to
active USB controller in BIOS.
are secured.
or
Check whether the card reader is
properly plugged to the computer.
driver for Windows 98SE systems.
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Symptom
I cannot run the “Polaroid
x530 Camera Driver”.
My CD Installation Wizard
does not work.
Problem Solution
Conict with another camera
driver or capture device.
The auto installation le is
switched off or the CD-ROM
is disconnected.
If you have another camera installed
on your computer, remove it and its
driver completely from your system
to avoid conicting with your x530.
Go to the computer desktop.
Right click on “My Computer”.
Click “Properties”. Select “Device
Manager”. Double click on “CDROM”, double click on “CD-R
(normally the manufacturer’s name),
Click on “Settings”. Ensure both
“Auto insert notication” and the
“disconnect” are ticked. If you
change the settings the computer
will ask you to restart your PC.
Click “Yes”.
Images do not show on TV.
Images on the TV screen
do not display in colour.
Video cable is not
connected correctly.
Make sure the video cable is
connected to the TV
“Video In” socket.
Change to NTSC or PAL. Wrong system selection.
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Symptom Problem Solution
I cannot activate my
digital camera by
pressing the
Camera suddenly
powers off.
Image is not recorded
when the Shutter button
is pressed.
button.
Insufcient battery power or
battery is missing.
Battery door is not closed.
Auto Power Off function is
activated.
The battery is exhausted.
Camera is turned off.
Flash unit is charging.
Memory is full.
Or
Or
Or
PC
Mac
Recharge your battery or place your
battery into the camera.
Make sure the battery door is
securely closed.
Turn the camera on.
Recharge your battery.
Turn the camera on.
Wait until ash unit charging nishes.
Delete images you no longer need,
or use another memory card.
Or
Or
Or
Camera powers off duing
self-timer countdown.
LCD screen image is out
of focus.
AVI le cannot be played. Install DirectX 9.0 or above. Visit
The camera is detected by
the Windows and works
properly. But a drive letter
of the Removable Disk is
not created.
ArcSoft PhotoStudio can
not automatically detect
or view the X3F le.
There is no response
from the camera while
pressing any buttons.
mode or
for landscape.
Normal focus is being used
for macro images.
DirectX version is lower
than 9.0
The removable disk crashes
with the network drives.
ArcSoft PhotoStudio does not
support the X3F le format.
The LCD screen is frozen or
the camera is hanged.
mode is used
Or
Recharge your battery. The battery is exhausted.
Select a correct scene shooting
mode for taking pictures.
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for more details.
Disconnect the crashed network
drive and reserve this drive letter
for the camera.
Use the Polaroid PhotoLab to
convert the X3F le to the JPEG
or TIFF format. Then ArcSoft
PhotoStudio can open the le in
JPEG or TIFF format.
Remove and re-install the battery or
batteries to reset the camera. Your
valuable data stored in the camera
will not be lost.
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Symptom Problem Solution
Recorded pictures are not
saved in memory.
The camera cannot
take pictures.
Colour of the playback
pictures is different from
the picture on the LCD
screen during recording.
Pictures are not diplayed. A memory card with non-
I cannot erase pictures. All the pictures in the
LCD screen does not
apear on the screen of
the connected television.
Camera powers off before
the save operation is
completed.
Removing the memory card
before the save operation is
completed.
The ash is recharging.
The SD card is not
formatted correctly.
The camera is set to
the
The SD card Memory is full.
Sunlight or light from
aother source is shinning
directly into the lens during
recording.
DCF pictures recorded with
another camera is loaded in
the camera.
current memory are
protected.
There is a problem with the
camera-TV connection.
TV setup is wrong.
Video system is
incompatible.
Or
Or
Or
mode.
Or
Or
Or
If the battery is exhausted, recharge
your battery.
Do not remove the memory card
before the save operation is
completed.
Wait until completing recharging
the ash.
The SD card may be damaged.
Please use a new card.
Set the camera in
or
Delete images you no longer need,
or use another memory card.
Position the camera so that sunlight
does not shine directly onto the lens.
The camera cannot display non-DCF
pictures recorded onto a memory
card used by another digital camera.
Unprotected the pictures and video
clips you want to erase.
Use the supplied video cable to
connect the camera to the TV.
Consult the documentation of the TV
and set it to video mode.
Select the proper video output
system.
mode.
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
,
,
,
,
Please also refer to the help les & User Guides that accompany the
enclosed applications.
For further information and support, please visit our web site:
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10 Getting Help
• Polaroid-digital Online Services
Web site: http://www.polaroid-digital.com
• Card Reader Help
Contact Person: Venson Hsiao
Phone number: +886 2 2698 9222
Fax number: +886 2 26989 9228
e-mail address: venson@a-tecsubsystem.com
• ArcSoft Software Help
For North America For South & Central America
ArcSoft HQ Support Centre Tel: 1-510-979+5520
(Fremont California, CA) Fax: 1-510-440-1270
Tel: 1-800-762-8657 E-mail:latlnsupport@arcsoft.com
(toll free number)
Fax: 1-510-440-1270
E-mail: support@arcsoft.com
For China For Japan
ArcSoft China Support ArcSoft Japan Support Centre (Tokyo)
Centre (Beijing) Tel: +81-03-3834-5256
Tel: 8610-6849-1368 Fax: +81-03-5816-4730
Fax: 8610-6849-1367 Web: http://www.mds2000.co.jp/arcsoft
E-mail: china@arcsoft.com E-mail: japan@arcsoft.com and
support@mds2000.com
For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/
ArcSoft Australian Africa & Rest of the World
Support Centre ArcSoft Europe Support Centre
(Baulkham Hills, (Ireland)
New South Wales) Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087
Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728 E-mail: europe@arcsoft.com
E-mail: support@supportgroup.com.au
Visit
http://
www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked
questions (FAQ’s).
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11 Appendix
• Technical Specications
Picture
Resolution
Lens
LCD Screen
Built-in Flash • Modes
Exposure
Control
ISO Speed Auto, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed Mechanical shutter 1/1000 sec. ~ 1/2 sec.
White
Balance
Storage External Memory
• Sensor
- 1/1.8 inch
- 4.5 Mega Pixels CMOS
• Resolution & Storable Images (based on 32 MB SD card)
Compression
Resolution
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1420 x 1060
640 x 480
X3F
• Type: 7 groups, 10 elements
• Aperture: F 1:2.6 ~ 3.4
• Focal Length: 7.3 ~ 21.9 mm
• Focal Distance:
- Far (Landscape) Focus AF:
Wide: 13 ft to innity (4 m to innity)
Telephoto: 82 ft to innity (25 m to innity)
- Normal Focus AF: 9 in. to innity (23 cm to innity)
- Macro Focus AF: 0.4 ~ 9 in. (1 ~ 23 cm)
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface to the subject.)
• Focus Zone: Centre-zone
2.0” TFT colour panel
- Flash Off, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On
• Flash Range:
Normal: Wide: 3 ~ 10 feet (0.9 ~ 3 metres)
Telephoto: 3 ~ 8 feet (0.9 ~ 2.4 metres)
Macro: 0.4 ~ 9 in. (1 ~ 23 cm)
-/+ 2 EV in 1/3 increments
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
- 32MB SD card (included)
- Supports SD card
Super Fine Fine Normal
10 pictures 24 pictures 42 pictures
13 pictures 34 pictures 43 pictures
24 pictures 59 pictures 90 pictures
107 pictures 215 pictures 324 pictures
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File Format • Still Image
Power
Supply
Self-timer
Tripod Socket
Connectivity - With computer via USB cable (included)
Dimension • Size: (W) 105 mm x (D) 61 mm x (H) 71 mm
Operating
System
- RAW (X3F format), EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format
One lithium ion rechargeable battery (Model No.: Li10, included)
2 or 10 seconds
Yes
- With computer via SD card reader (included)
- With TV via video cable (included)
• Weight: Approximately 238g excluding batteries or card
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X
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• Capacity of SD Card
Resolution
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
Compression
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1408 x 1056
640 x 480
X3F
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1408 x 1056
640 x 480
X3F
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1408 x 1056
640 x 480
X3F
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1408 x 1056
640 x 480
X3F
2432 x 1824
2048 x 1536
1408 x 1056
640 x 480
X3F
Super Fine
Pictures can be
taken
20 pictures
26 pictures
48 pictures
214 pictures
6 pictures
40 pictures
52 pictures
96 pictures
428 pictures
12 pictures
80 pictures
104 pictures
192 pictures
856 pictures
24 pictures
160 pictures
208 pictures
384 pictures
1712 pictures
48 pictures
320 pictures
416 pictures
768 pictures
3424 pictures
96 pictures
Fine
Pictures can be
taken
48 pictures 84 pictures
68 pictures 86 pictures
118 pictures 180 pictures
430 pictures 648 pictures
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96 pictures 168 pictures
136 pictures 172 pictures
236 pictures 360 pictures
860 pictures 1296 pictures
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192 pictures 336 pictures
272 pictures 344 pictures
472 pictures 720 pictures
1720 pictures 2592 pictures
--- ---
384 pictures 672 pictures
544 pictures 688 pictures
944 pictures 1440 pictures
3440 pictures 5184 pictures
--- ---
768 pictures 1344 pictures
1088 pictures 1376 pictures
1888 pictures 2880 pictures
6880 pictures 10368 pictures
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Normal
Pictures can be
taken
SD Card
Resolution
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
1.6 minutes
3.2 minutes
6.4 minutes
12.8 minutes
25.6 minutes
320 x 240 pixels640 x 480 pixels
1.8 minutes
3.6 minutes
7.2 minutes
14.4 minutes
28.8 minutes
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of trees in
autumn has a larger le size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and
quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and the length of video clips you
can store on a memory card may vary.
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• Uninstalling Polaroid x530 Camera Driver (PC Only)
For Windows® 98SE Users:
NOTE:
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only because
only Windows 98SE needs to install the x530 driver.
PC
1. Open Add / Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select
“Polaroid x530" program, then click “Add / Remove” .
2. The following dialogue box appears, click "OK" to conrm removing the
camera driver.
3. The uninstallation program runs automatically, please restart your
computer when it is nished.
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• Uninstalling Card Reader Driver (PC Only)
1. Open Add / Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select the
“USB Storage Driver” program. Then click “Add / Remove”.
2. The following dialogue box appears. Click “OK” to conrm removing the
card reader driver.
3. The uninstallation program runs automatically. Please restart your
computer when it is nished.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode
,
,
,
,
,
Setup Mode
Description
Image Resolution
Compression
Digital Zoom
AF Assist Beam
Quick Review
Focus Mode
Exposure Compensation
ISO Sensitivity
White Balance
Photo Effect
Light Metering
Resolution
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Date Format
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Video System
Language
Date Stamp
LCD Brightness
Sequence Number
Opening Image
Default
1408 x 1056
Super ne
Off
On
2 seconds
Auto
0
Auto
Auto
Off
Matrix
640 x 480
0
Auto
YY/MM/DD
1 minute
On
NTSC
English
Off
Auto
Off
On
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• Using Your Battery
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Using the LCD screen to take pictures (Use the optical viewnder to
frame pictures).
• Excessive use of the ash.
WARNINGS!
• Battery should be replaced by an adult.
• Insert the battery with the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Do not dispose the battery in re.
• Remove battery from the camera when not in use.
• Batteries life varies depends on the camera usage.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental
conditions;
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 15% - 90% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions.
AC Adaptor
The AC Adaptor carries voltage which can be dangerous if live parts are
exposed.
We recommend that you regularly examine the AC adaptor for any
breakage. NEVER try to repair or open the AC adaptor.
Camera Cautions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any uid
or liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water
or neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any
warranty claim.
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• Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for 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 separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the
Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may
malfunction and require user to reset the product.
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