Polaroid Z2300 User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any int erference received, including interfer ence that may

cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receivi ng antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of

the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified
in the manual. If such chang es or modi fi cati on s s houl d be made, y ou co ul d be r equ ire d
to stop operation of the equipment .

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again .

©2008 by All rights reserved.

"Polaroid", "Polaroid and Pixel", and "Polaroid PoGo" are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation.
The ZINK™ Technology and ZINK™ trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc. Used
under license.
Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical inaccur acies, and
typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions.
For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com.

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This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The
presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly,
have potential adverse effects on the environment and human
health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not
be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected
separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring
that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to
properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com
and click on Company or call the customer service number for
your country listed in the inst ruction manual.

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Trademark Information

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

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

respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessorie s that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. Retailers often specify slightly different product
inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer
demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between
retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters,
memory cards, cables, pouches, an d language suppor t. Occasionally a retailer will
specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact
your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purposes of explanation and may differ

from your camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability f or any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water enter the camera, turn the pow er off and
remove the battery.

Continued use may cause personal injury. Please consult our friendly
customer service.

If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the
power off and remove the batter y.

Continued use may cause personal injury. Please consult our friendly
customer service.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

Service should only be perf ormed by a qualified technician. Please contact
our friendly customer service should you have any questions.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

Continued use may cause personal injury. Please consult our friendly
customer service.

Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall and cause damage.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Adult supervision is recommended when the product is being operated by
young children.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.

This may result in you having an accident.

For optimal performance please use the camera at temperatures
between 60°F and 90°F (15.6°C and 32.2°C) and humidities between 20
to 80%.
Do not use the camera near sand as this may damage the camera.

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Cautions

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This may cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD display to impact.

This may damage the glass on the s creen or cause the internal flu id to leak.
If the internal fluid comes in co ntact with your eyes, flush with fresh wa ter
and seek medical attention.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike or use
excessive force when handling the camer a.

This may cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not immediately remove the battery after a long period of
continuous use.

The battery may become warm during continued use; this is normal.
Touching a warm battery may cause personal injury.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This may cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in personal
injury. Use the camera in a well-ventilated area.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as the inside a car.

This may adversely affect the perfo rma nc e of the product.

Before moving the camera, disconnect al l cords and cables.

Failure to do this may damage co rds and cabl es , res ultin g in p ers onal injur y
or damage to the product.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified battery (7 .4V).
 Avoid extremely cold environments as low temper atures can shorte n the batte ry life

and reduce camera performance.

 When you are using a new rechargeable bat tery or a recharg eable battery that has

not been used for an extended period of time ( a battery that passe d the expi ry dat e
is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured. To
maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the
battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and

not a malfunction.

 If the battery is not to be used for a long perio d of time , remo ve it fro m the camer a. If

stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery termina ls clean.
 Only use the specified battery or its equi valent with this product.
 Properly dispose the battery when it will no longer charge.
 Do not short the terminals of the battery.

Questions?

Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:

Or visit www.polaroid.com.

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Notes on Handling Polaroid™ ZINK Premium Photo
Paper

™ and Print Care

We recommend the use of 2x3" Premium ZINK Paper®- purchased separately.

 POLZ2X310 (10 pack)
 POLZ2X330 (30 pack)
 POLZ2X350 (50 pack)

The 2x3" Premium ZINK Paper® offers the following features.
_ improved quality, borderless, 2x3” color prints
_ Brighter, sharper images
_ Improved color balance
_ Peel-off, sticky-backed photo paper
_ Prints dry-to-touch
_ Smudge-proof, water-resistant, tear-resistant photos
_ Prints using ZINK® Zero Ink® Printing Technology from ZI NK Imag in g
_ Works with 2x3 ZINK® compatible Polaroid products

 Keep the photo pack in a cool and dry plac e.
 Do not leave the photo pack in a place where the temperature is extremely high (e.g.

a car or on the beach) for long periods.

 If the photo pack has been kept in a place where t he temperature is extremely high

or low, leave it at normal room temperature for an hour bef ore starting to print.

 Do not touch or pull the print during printing.
 Do not bend, fold or scratch prints and a void touching the print surface.
 Do not leave the prints in extreme ly hot locatio ns (suc h as on ho t sand, c oncret e or

close to a heating appliance).

 Keep the prints in a cool and dry place.
 Do not store the photo pack and prints in moist areas (store them in areas that have

less than 20% humidity).

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CONTENTS

8 INTRODUCTION

8Overview
8 Package Contents

9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

9 Front View
10 Rear View
11 LCD Display

13 GETTING STARTED

14 Installing Polaroid PoGo™ Premium

ZINK Paper™
15 Charging the Battery
16 Initial Settings

18 CAPTURE MODE

18 Capturing Images
19 Setting the Self-timer
20 Setting the Scene Mode
22 Setting Manual White Balance
22 Recording Shots into Multiple Image

Layout
23 Find Blur Function

24 VIDEO MODE

24 Recording Video Clips
25 Playing Back Video Clips

26 PLAYBACK MODE

26 Playback of Still Images
27 Erasing Images
27 Removing Red-eye
28 Dynamic Lighting Feature
29 DPOF Settings
30 Protecting Images
31 Attaching Voice Memos

32 INSTANT DIGITAL PRINTER

FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

32 Printing
33 Editing your Images

36 MENU OPTIONS

36 Capture Menu

39 Video Menu
40 Playback Menu
42 Setup Menu

44 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

44 Downloading Your Files

45 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION
46 SPECIFICATIONS
47 APPENDIX

47 Possible Number of Shots
49 Troubleshooting

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of your new Polaroid PoGo™ Instant Digital Camera.
This camera is a full featured digital camera with built-in full color printer. Take digital
images like any other digital camer a, review them on this camera, and print just th e
ones you want.

Package Contents

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

 Instant Digital Camera
 Quick Guide
 Software CD-ROM
 USB cable
 Camera strap
 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
 AC adapter
 AC adaptor plug*4
 10 sheets 2x3" Premium ZINK Paper™

Optional Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card

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

you.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

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1. Shutter button

2. Power button

3. Speaker

4. Self-timer LED

5. Flash

6. Focus switch

7. Lens

8. USB terminal

9. Microphone

10.DC IN 9V terminal

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Rear View

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1. LCD display

2. Paper tray door latch

3. Zoom in button
Zoom out button

4. Status LED

5. Mode button

6. Menu button

7. Up button
Display button

8. OK Set button

9. Photo exit slot

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10.Right button
Flash mode button

11.Print button

12.Hand strap holder

13.Down button
Delete button

14.Left button
Self-timer button

15.Tripod socket

16.Battery / SD card door

LCD Display

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apture mode

1. Zoom status
. Available number of shots
. Storage media

[ r ] Internal memo ry

(no card)

[ ] SD/SDHC memory

card

. Battery level

[l] Full battery power
[o] Medium battery

power
[n] Low battery power
[m] No battery power

. Focus setting

[Blank] Normal
[O]Macro

.Flash mode

[b]Auto
[a]Flash On
[d] Flash Off
[c]Red-eye

.[ s ] Exposure

compensation
(Adjust exposure
compensation value with
the e / f buttons)

. Self-timer & Self-portrait icon

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

.[ ] Histogram

10.Image size resolution
[ ] 3648x2736 (FW

interpolation)

[ ] 3264 x 2448 (FW

interpolation)
[ ] 2560 x 1920
[ ] 2048x1536
[x] 640 x 480

11.OK key: SCN hint icon

12.Main focus area

13.Date and time

14.Capture mode icon
[]Single

[T] Continuous
[U] AEB (Auto Exposure

Bracketing)
[-] Album Shot
[/]Burst
[.] Cont.flash
[+]Pre-shot
[,] Coupl.shot

15.White balance
[@]Auto
[$] Incand.
[&] Fluoresc.1
[*] Fluoresc.2
[%]Daylight
[#] Cloudy
[(] Manual WB

16.Image quality
[]Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy

17.ISO
[2]Auto
[5]ISO 100
[7]ISO 200
[9]ISO 400

18.Slow shutter warning

19.Scene mode
[]Auto
[ ] Program AE
[]Anti-shake
[ ] Fisheye
[]Portrait
[ ] Landscape
[]Sports

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[ ] Night Portrait
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Candlelight
[ ] Fireworks
[]Text
[]Sunset
[]Sunrise
[ ] Splash Water
[ ] Flow W ater
[]Snow
[]Beach
[]Pets
[ ] Photo border
[]Natural Green

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1. Zoom status

2. Storage media

3. Battery level

4. Focus setting

5. Self-timer icon

6. Video resolution

7. Available recording time/E lapsed time during
recording

8. Main focus area

9. Date and time

10.Video quality

11.Audio off icon

12.Mode icon

Playback mode - Still image playback

1. Voice memo

2. DPOF icon

3. Protect icon

4. File / Folder number

5. Storage media

6. Battery condition

7. Image size resolution

8. OK key: Play hint icon

9. Date and time

10.Histogram

11.Shutter speed value/Aperture value

12.Exposure value

13.Image quality

14.ISO

15.Mode icon

Playback mode - Video playback

1. Protect icon

2. File / Folder number

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Up key:Volume adjust icon

6. Volume

7. Total recorded time

8. Video status bar

9. Video condition icon

10.Elapsed time

11. OK key: Play/Pause hint icon

12.Down key: Stop hint icon

13.Mode icon

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera’s hand strap as shown in the
illustration.

2. Open the battery/SD card door.

3. Insert the battery in the co rrec t orien tation as shown
in the illustration.

4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
 The camera has 32MB internal memory (15MB

available for image storage), but you can load an
SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera ’s
memory capacity.

 Be sure to format the memory card with this

camera before its initial usage.

5. Close the battery/SD card d oor and make sure it is
locked securely.

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased

from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write
protect tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to
“LOCK”.

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card,

you must unlock the card.

 T o prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure

to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or
removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.

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Installing Polaroid PoGo™ Premium ZINK Paper™

Insert the photo paper before printing images.

1. Slide the latch on the paper tray door as shown in the illustration.

2. Unwrap the 10-pack of Polaroid
PoGo™ Premium ZINK Paper™.

3. Slide the 10-pack of Polaroid PoGo™
Premium ZINK Paper™ into the paper
tray.
 Make sure the ZINK Smart Sheet™

is placed and loaded with the bar
code face down.

 Shiny side of paper faces up.

4. Close the paper tray door.

 The ZINK Smart Sheet™ will automatically eject.

 The paper compartment must be empty before refilling. Do not fill the paper compartment with

more than one 10-pack of Premium ZINK Paper™. Having more than 10 sheets of paper may
damage the printer.

 Avoid bending the Premium ZINK Paper™.
 Only hold the Premium ZINK Paper™ by its edges; avoid touching the printing surface with your

fingers.

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Charging the Battery

The AC adapter charges the battery and also powers the camera. Make sure that the
camera is turned off and the battery is inserted before starting.

1. Insert one end of the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V terminal of the camera.

2. Insert the other end of the AC ada pt er int o
a wall outlet.
 The status LED is red when charging

and is green when charging is
complete.

 Charging time varies according to the

ambient temperature and the age of
the battery.

 The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm.

Notes on the AC power cord

AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use t his projector.
Please confirm your AC pl ug type bel ow and en sure tha t the prop er AC Powe r Cord is
used. Please ensure that your out let fits the plug.

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