Polaroid XS-100 HD User Guide

USER GUIDE

HD Professional
Action Camera

XS100

www.polaroidaction.com

POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE

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PARTS FAMILARIZATION

Parts Familarization

1 Power/Shutter Release
2 Lens
3 LED Indicator
4 Recording Slide Switch
5 MicroSD Card Slot
6 HDMI Port
7 Reset Button
8 USB Port
9 Video Resolution Switch
10 Camera Panel Cover

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Welcome

Thank you for your purchase of the Polaroid XS100 camera. As supplied herein, the XS100
can be mounted on all kinds of helmets and any type of handlebar or pipe between .75
and 1.4 inches in diameter. All the necessary straps, interlocking mounting parts, USB
cable, software and, of course, the camera are included. Additional exciting mounts like
suction cups and board mounts will soon be available at polaroidaction.com. Check the site
frequently for new accessories.

What’s Included in the Box?

• Camera

• Mini USB to USB cable

• HDMI Cable

• Secure String with quick disconnect

• Mount-Lock

• Mount-Lock Key

• Manual

• Carrying pouch with belt hook

• Helmet mounts (all helmet types)

• Handlebar mounts (all bars measuring .75-in to 1.4-in)

• Assorted mounting hardware

PRECAUTIONS

1. Make sure the XS100’s back cover is twisted on and completely sealed before use.
If foreign objects or water enter the camera, turn the power off. Continued use may
cause an injury.

2. If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off.
Continued use may cause permanent damage and/or personal injury.

3. There are no user serviceable parts in the camera: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE! Do not
place the camera on unstable surfaces. This may cause the camera to fall or tilt over,
causing damage. For repair, visit polaroidaction.com for customer service information.

4. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when
handling the camera. Doing so may render the camera inoperative.

5. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such
as inside a car. High temperatures may adversely affect the case or internal parts of
the camera.

6. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do so may
damage the cords and cables.

7. This is an extreme sports video product. Please be careful that you don’t mount the
camera in a fixed position where, in the event of an accident, you subject yourself to
bodily contact with the camera.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

1. Connect the USB cable’s mini USB plug into the camera’s mini USB port.

2. Connect the cable’s USB plug into a USB port of any computer. Verify that the
computer is on.

3. The Red LED remains on while the battery is charging.

4. The Red LED will turn off when the battery is fully charged.

5. Charge the battery before using the camera for the very first time.

6. It takes about 3 hours to initially charge the camera. Subsequent charges will take 3
hours or less.

Additional Information

When the battery power is low, the camera will vibrate three times to indicate a low battery.
The camera will vibrate two seconds to indicate it's out of power. If the camera is recording,
it will automatically save the file and then shut down.

DO NOT attempt to remove the internal battery. Doing so will void the warranty coverage
and can possibly damage the camera.

Insert Micro SD Card

The XS100 supports MicroSD cards up to 32GB (Class 6 or greater cards are
recommended). At the rate of 4GB per half-hour, a 32GB card will record full high
definition (FHD) video for approximately 4-hours (1080p@30 fps or 720p@60 fps). If there
is no MicroSD card in the camera, the Red and Green LED @will flash alternately and
continuously.

Check that the camera power is turned
OFF. Insert a MicroSD card (with the
printed side up) into the MicroSD Card
Slot with enough finger pressure to keep
the edge of the card flush with the card
slot opening.

To remove the Micro-SD card, press the
card inward and release. Grasp the card
with two fingers and pull it out.

Never insert a MicroSD card with the
printed side down. Forcing the card
inward in that position will likely damage
the card and/or camera.

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A new MicroSD card should be formatted before using. For instructions on how to format
the card, refer to the Section "Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV/HDTV."

Setting Date Time

You can set the camera's clock activating the XS100’s software which resides in the
camera’s internal memory.

To set up the camera clock

1. Insert a MicroSD card with at least 2MB
free space into the camera.

2. Connect the camera to a PC via the USB to
mini USB cable.

3. Press the Power Button 0 to turn the
camera ON.

4. Using the computer’s file manager, open
the MicroSD card folder and find the file
"Polaroid.exe." Double click the file to open
it. Mac users note: Visit polaroidaction.com
to download the Mac version of the XS100
software.

5. Find the "Date and Time" and click "SET."

6. Enter the date and time manually or click
"Sync with PC" to set with your PC clock
(Check that your PC time and date are
accurate.).

7. Click "Ok" to save the settings.

Attaching The Camera Panel Cover

The waterproof housing allows the camera to operate
as deep as 30 feet under water. In order to protect the
camera when using it in wet conditions, you must seal
the camera’s operation panel with the Panel Cover .

1. Attach the Panel Cover (Figure 1) to the back of
the camera by positioning the Panel Cover Lock in
the 12 o’clock position and rotate the outer ring of
the Panel Cover clockwise (in the direction of arrow
No.1) until the two black circles are lined up (Figure

2).

2. Using a fingernail, slide the Panel Cover Lock

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upward in the direction of the arrow
No. 2.

3. To remove the Panel Cover, simply
reverse the procedure in steps 1 and 2.

*Failure to properly seal your camera can
result in leaks that may damage or destroy
your camera. Your warranty does not cover
water damage resulting from user neglect.

*The rubber seal on the Panel Cover forms
the waterproof barrier to protect the camera
in wet and underwater conditions. You must
keep this seal clean; a single strand of hair or
a single grain of sand can cause water to leak
into the camera.

*After every use in salt water, you will need to rinse the outside of the product and the
seal with non-salt water, then dry. Failure to rinse off salt water can cause corrosion within
the camera and, in turn, damage will result.

Powering On/O

To turn the camera ON:

1. Press and hold the Power Button

2. The camera will vibrate, and the Green LED will turn on.

To turn the camera OFF:

1. Press and hold the Power Button .

2. The camera will vibrate two seconds, and the Green LED will turn off.

Recording Videos

Before you start recording, select the video resolution by switching the Video Resolution
Switch There are two HD options to select from: HD (720p 60fps or 720p 30fps) and
FHD (Full HD 1080p 30fps or 960p 30fps). You can change the resolution by changing the
settings with the XS100 software.

There are two methods available for starting the video record function. Recording is
delayed 1-2 seconds as a short vibration indicates recording has started. The LED indicator
illuminates RED throughout the recording.

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Method 1: Whether the camera power is ON or OFF, simply slide the Recording Slide
Switchfrom STOP to REC to start recording.
Method 2: When your camera is OFF and the Recording Slide Switch is at the REC
location, press and hold the Power Button to turn the camera ON, and it will start
recording.

To stop recording, move the Recording Slide Switch from REC to STOP. The camera
will vibrate and the LED Indicator will illuminate GREEN to indicate the recording has
stopped. The camera will then enter the Standby mode. An additional option is to hold the
Power Button to stop the recording and turn the camera off. The camera will vibrate two
seconds, and the Red LED light will turn off.

*A smaller video file of 432x240 (w/1080p/720p) or 320x240 (w/960p) will be created
simultaneously when recording an HD/FHD video file. The smaller video file size allows for
more efficient uploading of content to social media sites and email.
*Changing video resolution is disabled during video recording.
*Check that the MicroSD card has sufficient space to capture your video. The card is full
when the camera vibrates for 5-seconds, and the Green LED
flashes continuously.

Taking Photos

The XS100 camera allows you to take 16MP, 5MP, 3MP, VGA high-quality still images.

To capture a still image

1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power Button .

2. If the camera is in the video recording mode, move the Recording Slide Switch to
S T O P.

3. After the camera power has been turned on, press the Power Button to take a
photo. A short vibration and a flash of the Green LED indicate a still photo has been
recorded.

*The still photo function is disabled during video recording.

*The default photo mode is "single photo." Burst mode gives you a series of 10 photo
shots per second to capture that "can't miss" moment. Time Lapse mode can be utilized
to take a series of photos at 5, 10, 30 or 60-second intervals. To change the mode, please
refer to the section "Changing the camera settings"

*When the memory card becomes full, the camera will vibrate for five seconds and the
Green LED will flash continuously.

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