Polaroid Z340 User Manual
Instant Digital
Camera
with ZINK® Zero Ink® Printing Technology
Z340
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Preface 2
About this Manual 2
Safety and Handling Precautions 4
Using this Manual 4
Introduction 5
System Requirements 5
Main Features 5
Package Contents 5
Camera Views 6
Camera Buttons 7
Navigation Control 8
Camera Memory 9
Getting Started 10
Inserting the Battery 10
Charging the Battery 10
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card 11
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Loading ZINK Paper
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Turning the Power On and Off 12
Initial Settings 12
Modes 12
Using the LCD monitor 13
LCD Monitor Layout 13
Changing the LCD Monitor Display 17
Recording Images, Videos and Voices 18
Taking Images 18
Setting the Zoom Control 18
Using Flash 19
Setting the Focus Mode 19
Using the Function Menu 20
Using Voices Recording 26
Using the Record Menu 31
Recording Videos 37
Playback 39
Viewing in Single Navigation 39
Viewing Thumbnails 39
Zooming images 40
Playing Videos 40
Playing Voice Recording 41
Playing Voice Memo 41
Deleting an Image/Video/Audio 42
Playback Menu 42
Printing 51
Using the Print Mode 51
Using the Print Menu 51
Using the Setup Menu 55
Setting Sounds 55
Setting Power Save 55
Setting LCD Save 56
Setting Date & Time 56
Setting Language 56
Setting File Numbering 56
Setting LCD Brightness 57
FW Version 57
Setting Memory Kit 57
Reset All 57
Making Connections 58
Connecting the Camera to a PC 58
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 59
Printing to an External Printer 59
Appendix 60
About Folder and File Names 60
Troubleshooting 61
Z340 Technical Specifications 62
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Preface
About this Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is
as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to
prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O
devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Trademark Recognition
©2011 PLR IP Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved.
Polaroid and Polaroid & Pixel, Made In Polaroid, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of
PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license. PLR IP Holdings,LLC does not manufacture this
product or provide any Manufacturer’s Warranty or support.
The ZINK® Technology and ZINK® trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc. Used under license.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows
Operation System.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Preface
Product Information
• Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary
product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a
general reference guide for the product.
• The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described
in this manual. Retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit
their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very
often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters,
memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique
product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product
definition and included accessories.
• The illustrations in this manual are for the purposes of explanation and may differ from your camera.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
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Preface
Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe
the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
Battery Information
• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using
other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to
feel warm.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera
for a long period of time.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
• Battery temperature protection: If the camera temperature is over 55C/131F or the lens
temperature is over 45C/113F the camera will stop movie recording.
• Battery temperature protection: If the camera temperature is over 60C/140F or the lens
temperature is over 50C/122F the camera will automatically shutdown
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries should only be replaced by an adult.
Children must be supervised by an adult when they are replacing the batteries.
Using this Manual
Symbols used in this manual are explained below
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
This indicates an important message that should be read before using the function.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of your Polaroid Instant Digital Camera.
Capturing and printing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art
smart camera.
System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following
system requirements:
For Windows:
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7
• Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above
• Memory: 512MB or above
• HDD space: 200MB or above
• 16bit color display monitor
• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
• USB port and CD-ROM drive
For Macintosh:
• Power Mac G3 or later
• Mac OS 10.3.X (X=0~9) ~ 10.6.6 or later
• Memory: 512MB or above
• Q.Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above
• USB port and CD-ROM drive
Main Features
• 14 mega pixels resolution
• Up to 5x digital zoom
• 2.7 inch color LCD monitor
• Embedded ZINK enabled printer
• 30MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card
• Supports up to 4GB on SD card, and up to 32GB on SDHC card
• Easy-to-use button interface
• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow to review still images
• USB port to transfer images, videos and audio to your PC
Package Contents
Digital camera Rechargeable
Hand strap CD-Rom Quick Start Guide
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battery
Power Adapter and
Line Cord
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USB cable
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Introduction
Camera Views
Top View
13 14
Front View
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2 3
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Right View
19
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Left View
22
21
Bottom View
Back View
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20
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1 LCD release
2 LCD display
3 Power button
4 OK Button/4-way navigation
control
5 Menu button
6 Function / Delete button
7 Mode Switch
Photo mode
Movie mode
Playback mode
8 Shutter Button
9 Print button
10 Paper tray compartment door
11 Zoom button
12 Tripod screw hole
13. Lens
14. Self-timer LED/AF Assist Lamp
15 Flash
16 Paper exit
17 Microphone
18 Paper tray door release
19 Hand/Neck strap connector
20 Battery compartment
21 Memory card/Power adapter/USB
out compartment
22 Speaker
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Introduction
Camera Buttons
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
Button Description
Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off.
Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.
In Photo mode, press the zoom button to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.
Zoom button
In Playback mode, press to zoom in to magnify still image or zoom out to
enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails.
Menu
Function/Delete
Print In Photo and Playback mode, press to enter the Print mode.
Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.
In Photo and Movie mode, press to enter function menu.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
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Introduction
Navigation Control
The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available
from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum
results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:
1
4
5
2
3
No.
1 Face Tracking/Rotate/Up Button 1 In Photo Mode, press to turn the face tracking function
2 Flash/Right Button
3
Button Description
on and off.
2 In Playback Movie/Audio file, press to pause/start video
or audio playback.
3 In Playback Photo mode, press to rotate the image
clockwise 90 degrees by each press of the button. This
feature is applicable for still images only.
4 In Print mode, press to increase the number of prints desired.
5 In Add Border option, press to scroll through available borders.
6 In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu
selections.
1 In Photo mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options.
(Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync and Forced Off)
2 In Playback or Print mode, press to view the next image, video
or audio clip.
3 In Playback Movie mode, press to forward video playback.
4 In Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the
menu selections.
Display/Down Button
1 The LCD monitor can be changed into 4 different types of icon
display such as Basic, Full, None and Guideline.
2 In Playback Movie/Audio file, press to stop video/audio playback.
3 In Print mode, press to decrease the number of prints desired.
4 In Add Border option, press to scroll through available options.
5 In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu
selections.
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Macro /Left Button
OK Button
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1 In Photo mode, press to scroll through Macro options. (Macro,
Pan Focus, Infinity and normal)
2 In Playback or Print mode, press to view the previous image,
video or audio clip.
3 In Playback Movie mode, press to Rewind video playback.
4 In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the
menu selections.
1 Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
2 In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to Start video or audio
playback.
Introduction
Camera Memory
Internal memory
Your camera is equipped with 30MB of internal memory. If there is no memory card inserted in
the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the
internal memory.
External storage
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a maximum
capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically
saves all images, videos and audio clips on the external storage card. The icon indicates the camera
is using the SD card.
Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check the
card's specifications and take the camera with you.
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Getting Started
Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery compartment.
Please read "Battery Information" on page 4 before inserting/removing batteries.
1 Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.
2 Open the battery compartment at the back of the camera.
3 Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal
facing inside the camera.
4 Close the battery compartment.
Charging the Battery
1 Connect the camera with the adapter
cable as shown.
2 Connect the adapter with the line cord
and plug it into a power outlet.
• When the battery is charging,
the battery indicator on the LCD
panel flashes.
• When the battery is fully charged,
the battery indicator on the LCD
stops flashing.
• The battery continues to charge
when the camera turns off.
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Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using an SD or SDHC memory card.
1 Open the Memory card/Power adapter/USB out
compartment on the left side of the camera.
2 Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot
with the metallic part facing the bottom of the camera.
3 Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it
clicks into place.
4 Close Memory card/Power adapter/USB out compartment.
To remove the SD/SDHC card
1 Open the Memory card/Power adapter/USB out compartment.
2 Gently push the card until it pops out.
3 Pull the card out carefully.
Loading ZINK Paper
Insert the ZINK Paper® before printing images.
1 Open the paper tray compartment door.
2 Unwrap the 10-pack of ZINK Paper
3 Slide the 10-pack of ZINK Paper® into the paper tray.
• Make sure the ZINK
bottom of the paper stack and is loaded with the bar
code face down.
• Shiny side of the paper faces up.
• Be sure the paper is inserted fully and laying flat on
the bottom of the tray.
4 Close the paper tray door.
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Getting Started
Turning the Power On and O
To turn on the camera, press the Power button.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button.
Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked
to do the initial settings of your camera. First is the setup of language
menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Language
1 Press , , or to move through the selection.
2 Select a language, and then press OK to apply.
Setting the Date & Time
1 Press or to move through the selection.
2 Press or keys to change the value for the date and time.
3 Press OK to apply.
4 If necessary, press MENU to close the menu.
Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos.
Holding down or keys to change the values continuously.
Modes
Your camera has four modes:
Photo Mode
• Slide the mode switch [ ] to capture images.
You can record audio clips by selecting Voice REC from scene mode in this mode.
Movie Mode
• Slide the mode switch [ ] to record videos.
Playback Mode
• Slide the mode switch [ ] to view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips.
The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.
Print Mode
• Press the Print button [ ] to print your images.
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Using the LCD monitor
The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual
image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD.
LCD Monitor Layout
Photo Mode Screen Layout
No. Item Description
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2
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Record mode
Flash
Self-timer/Burst
Zoom
Shots remaining
Battery
Storage media
Date stamp
AEB
Stabilizer
Saturation
Contrast
Histogram
ISO
Focus area
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Shake warning
Macro
Exposure
Face tracking
White balance
Metering
Sharpness
Quality
Photo size
AF lamp
Indicates the current mode.
Indicates flash settings.
Indicates drive mode settings.
Displays zoom status.
Indicates the remaining shots available.
Indicates battery level.
Indicates current storage media in use.
Indicates date stamp is enabled.
Indicates AEB function is enabled.
Indicates stabilizer function is enabled
Displays saturation settings.
Displays contrast settings.
Graphic display of brightness.
Displays ISO settings.
Indicated focus area.
Displays shutter speed settings.
Displays aperture settings.
Indicates that the camera is shaking.
Indicates macro focus is enabled.
Displays exposure settings.
Indicates face tracking is enabled.
Displays white balance settings.
Displays metering settings.
Displays sharpness settings.
Displays quality settings.
Displays photo size settings
Indicates AF lamp is enabled.
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Using the LCD monitor
Movie Mode Screen Layout
Standby layout Recording Layout
No. Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Record Mode
Time remaining
Battery
Storage media
Focus area
Focus
White balance
Metering
Movie size
Pre-record
Key indicator
Recorded time
Recording status
Indicates the current mode.
Indicates the remaining time of video available.
Indicates battery level.
Indicates current storage media in use.
Indicates focus area.
Indicates focus is enabled.
Displays white balance settings.
Displays metering settings.
Displays movie size settings.
Indicates pre-record is enabled.
Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button
Displays recorded time.
Indicates recording status.
Playback Mode Screen Layout
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.
Playback mode display of still images:
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No. Item Description
1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
2 Protect Indicates file is protected.
3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.
4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to
play a video or audio file.
5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number
of files in the storage card.
6 Battery Indicates battery level.
7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
8 Recording information Displays recording information of the file.
9 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing.
10 Image Size Displays the image size settings.
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Playback mode of videos:
No. Item Description
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2
3
4
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7
8
9
10
11
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Playback mode
Protect
Video clip
Button intro
File no./Total no.
Battery
Storage media
Recording date & time
Video size
Volume
Video length
Played time
Playing status
Capture image
Indicates playback mode.
Indicates file is protected.
Indicates the file is a video.
Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
Indicates battery level.
Indicates used storage memory.
Displays the date and time of the video clip.
Indicates the size of the video clip.
Indicates the volume while playing.
Display the total length of the video clip.
Indicates the played time of the video.
Displays playing status.
Capture the screenshot and save.
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Using the LCD monitor
Playback mode of audio clips:
No. Item Description
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Playback mode
Protect
Button intro
File no./Total no.
Battery
Storage media
Recording information
Volume
Audio length
Played time
Playing status
Indicates playback mode.
Indicates file is protected.
Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
Indicates battery level.
Indicates used storage memory.
Displays recording information of the file.
Indicates volume settings.
Display the total length of the audio clip.
Indicates played time.
Displays playing status.
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Using the LCD monitor
Changing the LCD Monitor Display
The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the button. Press
the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Movie Mode,
the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:
• Basic
• Full
• None
• Guideline
• The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off or Guide
lines on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Focus.
• Use the "Guide lines" to properly set image for capture.
In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:
• Basic
• Full
• None
LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:
• Recording video or audio clips
• Playing video or audio clips
• Playing slideshow
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Recording Images, Videos and Voices
Taking Images
Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images
with your camera is very simple.
1 Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.
2 Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode .
3 Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor.
See illustration on the right.
4 Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically
focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the
Shutter button down fully captures the images.
When the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steadily,
with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera
to prevent blurred images.
Setting the Zoom Control
The camera has a 5x digital zoom. Digital zoom can be a useful feature, however the more an image
is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
To adjusts the digital zoom:
1 Press the Zoom button to zoom in or zoom out to frame your image.
2 The zoom indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
Digital zoom 1X to 5X
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Recording Images, Videos and Voices
Using Flash
When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct
exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.
To activate Flash:
• Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until
your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:
Auto flash is enabled
AUTO: The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting
is needed.
Red-eye reduction: The flash fires twice to reduce the
red-eye effect.
Forced on: The flash fires whenever you press the Shutter
button regardless of lighting conditions.
Flash/
Right button
Slow sync: The flash fires with a slow shutter speed.
Forced off: The flash is turned off.
• Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and
AEB modes.
• Do not charge the flash while pressing the Zoom button. Charge the flash after releasing
the zoom button if necessary.
Setting the Focus Mode
This function allows users to define the type of focus when recording a still image or a video clip.
To set the Focus mode
• Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired
focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of
the LCD monitor.
Your camera supports the four focus modes:
Macro/
Left button
Normal: With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.10m.
When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon
displayed on the screen.
Macro: This mode is designed for close-up photography.
The focus would be fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Pan Focus: The focus of this mode is in the maximum
PF
Depth of Field (DOF), not designing for close-up photography.
Infinity: When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on
INF
distant objects.
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