Polaroid t833 User's Manual
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1. 1 Press the PJ button E The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the desired video clip with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the SET button E Apress of the 4 buttons during playback allows fast forward play fast reverse play To stop video playback press the w button This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip To pause video playback press the SET button Pressing the SET again resumes playback e Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged Windows Media Player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your computer QuickTime Player is a free media player available at www apple com and compatible with Mac and Windows computers For more information about the operation of the media player refer to its respective help documentation EN 24 PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back of Still Images You can play back your still images on the LCD display 1 Press the P button m The last image appears on the screen 2 The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the lt gt buttons m To view the previous image press the lt button m To view the next image press the gt button m Pressing the 4 button during image playback will result in a 90 degree clockwise rotation display m Pressing the 4 button enlarges the image m To return to normal magnification press the 444 or SET button nae current Entire image position o2. 8 User Setting Video mode 8 9 NO OU CON a Zoom status Flash mode Battery level Storage media Main focus area Video quality Video resolution Available recording time Elapsed time during recording Self timer icon 10 Date and time 11 Focus setting 12 Mode icon Payback mode P Still image playback OHNAAARWNS Voice memo Battery level Storage media Histogram Image quality ISO Image size resolution File number Folder number 10 Date and time 11 Exposure value 12 Aperture value 13 Shutter speed value 14 Protect icon 15 Mode icon Playback mode P Video playback ORO OT OO Video status bar Elapsed time File number Folder number Play mode Mode icon Protect icon Total recorded time EN 13 GETTING STARTED Preparation 1 Attach the camera s hand strap as shown in the illustration 2 Open the camera s battery SD card door 3 Insert the supplied battery in the correct orientation as shown 4 Insert a SD SDHC memory card Optional m The camera has 32MB internal memory 28MB available for image storage but you can load an SD SDHC memory card We recommend the use of a Polaroid SD card purchased separately up to 8GB 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 door and make sur
3. A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the correct exposure Average The entire area of the screen is measured and the exposure is calculated Color This sets the color of the overall image that will be captured Standard Vivid Sepia B amp W Blue Red Green Yellow Purple EN 31 Capture Md This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images Blank Single Captures one image at a time Continuous Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images AEB Automatic Exposure Bracketing Permits 3 consecutive images taken in the following order standard exposure underexposure and overexposure compensation Cont flash Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images with flash Burst Permits continuous photography while pressing holding the shutter button As long as you hold the shutter button pressed images are captured until the memory capacity is depleted Pre Shot Lets you capture the background first then have someone to capture you in front of it wd In Continuous AEB Cont flash Burst and Pre Shot capture mode the Voice Memo is automatically fixed at Off Quick Shot If this function is set to On the camera takes a quick shot without focusing On Off Digi Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom Using a combination of 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom permits zoom photograp
4. either RED or GREEN See page 18 for further details Image quality E Fine Lai Standard Ld Economy Image size resolution am 3264 x 2448 Em 2816 x 2112 am 2272 x 1704 m 1600 x 1200 ven 640 x 480 Number of pictures remaining ISO Blank Auto 64 ISO 64 ia ISO 100 iii ISO 200 aii SO 400 ti ISO 800 htt ISO 1600 EN 12 15 16 17 Self timer icon 2 sec amp Q 10 sec 83 10 2 sec Date and time L4 Exposure compensation E9 Backlight correction Adjust exposure value with the lt gt buttons Capture mode icon Blank Single Continuous H AEB k Cont flash E Burst A Pre Shot Slow shutter warning White balance Blank Auto 4 Incand T Fluoresc 1 7 Fluoresc 2 Daylight 4 Cloudy W Biue water G Algae water S Clear water i Manual WB Focus setting Blank Auto focus S Face detection X Macro Infinity 18 Scene mode Smile Detection P UW Normal fel UW Macro 3 UW Sports Kw Anti shake Image stabilization Panorama Portrait Man O Portrait Lady aA Landscape A Sports 2 Night Portrait 42 Night Scene tit Candlelight 3 Fireworks Text Text Sunset 2 Sunrise Splashing Water RA Moving Water 28 Snow X Beach 8 Pets Nautral Green
5. exists In other words an image number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image Questions Call our toll free customer service number Look for the insert with this icon Or visit www polaroid com EN 29 MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is the basic settings t o be used when capturing still images We ae O o Color Standard Capture Md Single Toggle the MODE button to 14 Press the MENU button and select the Capture Function menu with the lt gt buttons 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button 1 2 Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured em 3264 x 2448 em 2816 x 2112 gm 2272 x 1704 m 1600 x 1200 vea 640 x 480 Quality This sets the quality compression at which the image is captured M Fine k Standard La Economy Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured Hard Standard Soft Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured High Standard Low EN 30 W Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and adjusts the images overall color ac
6. faces in the image This advanced feature simultaneously detects up to 5 faces regardless of their position in the scene White frame Green frame Face detection function is on Focus lock Out of focus Toggle the MODE button to G3 Toggle the button until icon appears on the LCD display m The white frame is identified as the main face main focus frame and gray ones around the other faces 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus m The main focus frame simultaneously turns green m lf the main face is out of focus all frames will disappear from the screen 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to capture your image es Subjects that are not suitable with this function a A person is wearing glasses sunglasses or face is covered with hat or by hair b A person that is turned sideways hp EN 20 Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 24 scene modes you can capture your image with the most appropriate settings 1 Toggle the MODE button until the scene mode selection screen appears S 2 Select the desired scene mode with the 4 gt buttons and press the SET button 3 Compose the image and press the shutter button The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode Smile Shot Use this mode to automatically capture an image when a smiling face Detection 5 4 gt Smile Shot 01 24 i
7. m Single Next Menu All Next Menu 5 Select Print with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button to start printing imanes Next Menu Date Print Off Paper Size Default Layout Default 6 The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears m COMPLETE will be displayed temporarily reminding you that the printing procedure is finished m lf an error is detected during the connection i e the printer hardware problem between camera and printer PRINT ERROR will be displayed m f an error is detected during the communication i e wrong setting on the camera between camera and printer ERROR will be displayed e l E The image printing may fail if the power to the camera is cut off For service support and warranty information visit www polaroid com E Polaroid and Polaroid and Pixel are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation USA EN 44
8. mode m The protect icon gt is displayed with protected images When All has been selected is displayed on all the images Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image display the image on the LCD display you want to remove the protection 1 Select Protect with the 4 v buttons from the playback menu and press the SET button 2 Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 3 Select Cancel Protect with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button m The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the playback mode e E Formatting an SD SDHC memory card overrides protection and erases all images regardless of their protected status EN 28 Erasing Images 1 Press the PI button 2 Select the image you want to delete with the lt 4 gt buttons Press the button Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Em Single Erases the selected image or the last image m All Erases all of the images except for the protected images Select Execute with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button m To not erase select Cancel and press the SET button A Delete Delete This Picture Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering For example if you delete image number 240 the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer
9. recorded only once 1 N ap eE E Press the PJ button m The last image appears on the screen Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the lt gt buttons Press the MENU button Select Voice Memo with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Select On with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Press the MENU button to exit from the menu Press the SET button m VOICE RECORDING is displayed on the screen and recording starts To stop recording a voice memo as it is being recorded press the SET button again m VOICE RECORD END will be displayed and the recording will end An amp icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo Playing back voice memo Pressing the SET button with an image that has a VOICE MEMO recorded starts the VOICE MEMO playback a Voice memo is only available for still images EN 27 Protecting Images To prevent images from accidentally being erased follow the steps below 1 Press the DJ button S 2 Select the image that you want to protect with the lt gt buttons Sian i 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Protect with the 4 w buttons and press g the SET button 5 Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 6 Select Set with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Protection is applied to the image and the camera returns to the playback
10. the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 4 Turn on your camera 5 Select PC Camera with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button 6 Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod 7 Launch the videoconferencing application software Simply follow the instructions in the application software to start your camera A This function is not supported by Mac E You are recommended to use Windows NetMeeting Windows Meeting Space on Windows Vista as a videoconferencing application software The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation EN 38 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software that are included on the CD ROM ArcSoft Medialmpression manages your media for you and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo video and music files Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack edit enhance and add fun creative effects to your photos and share your files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites Print Creations brings you a family of fun and easy print project software that brings out the creativity in you You can personalize the designs with y
11. Polaroid Waterproof Digital Camera t833 User s Manual t33 s BOMEGAPIXELS Questions Need some help This manual should help you insert with this icon understand your new product If you still have questions call our help line found on the Or visit www polaroid com support Digital Quality Polaroid Simplicity FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an
12. VY VV VY OW o EN 4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Use only the specified battery 3 7V Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time a battery that passed the expiry date is an exception it may affect the number of images that can be captured To maximize its performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use This is normal and not a malfunction If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time remove it from the camera If stored for a long time in a fully charged condition its performance may be impaired Always keep the battery terminals clean Only use the specified battery or its equivalent with this product Properly dispose the battery when it will no longer charge Do not short the terminals of the battery Questions Call our toll free customer service number Look for the insert with this icon EA Or visit www polaroid com EN 5 Important Information on Underwater Instructions Before using the camera underwater please make sure to read the fol
13. als Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted may cause damage to the product injury or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery leaking Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eyes This may cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject the LCD display to impact This may damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid comes in contact with your eyes flush with fresh water and seek medical attention A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop strike or use excessive force when handling the camera This may cause damage to the camera Do not use the camera in steamy smoky or dusty places This may cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use The battery may become warm during continued use this is normal Touching a warm battery may cause personal injury Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This may cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in personal injury Use the camera in a well ventilated area Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as the inside a car This may adversely affect the performance of the product Before you move the camera disconnect all cords and cables Failure to do this may damage cords and cables resulting in personal injury or damage to the product CID
14. cent lighting select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area s voltage This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting 50 Hz the light frequency of environment is 60Hz like the EU and other countries 60 Hz the light frequency of environment is 60Hz like the US LCD Bright Select a brightness level for the LCD display The LCD becomes brighter with the 4 button and darker with the w button The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 Format Refer to section in this manual titled Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details Media Info This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card Sys Info This displays the firmware version of the camera Sys Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera s default settings The time setting will not be reset Cancel Execute Questions Call our toll free customer service number Look for the insert with this icon Or visit www polaroid com EN 36 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3 G4 G5 Windows 2000 XP Vista OS 9 0 or later 512MB RAM 256MB RAM 512MB recommended 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive CD ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on you
15. consumer you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly To find out how to properly dispose of this product please go to www polaroid com and click on Company or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information m Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc SD is a trademark Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and user s manual This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC adapters memory cards cables pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Con
16. cording to the surrounding light conditions Use this function if image color appears unnatural Blank Auto for most photographic scenes Incand F Fluoresc 1 7 Fluoresc 2 8 Daylight Cloudy AQ Blue water il Algae water BS Clear water 4 Manual WB This manually sets the white balance and stores it Use this feature if one of the above pre selected white balance lighting settings does not produce overall good image quality for the lighting used in your image Place a white paper in the middle of the scene with all lights that will be used in the photo turned on Zoom in on the paper so it almost fills the frame Then select Execute from the Manual WB menu This establishes for the camera exactly what white should look like under the current lighting conditions and it will adjust its white balance accordingly ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased images taken under low lighting or darker areas of the image will be seen but the image may be more pixelated grainier overall As a rule of thumb the higher the ISO value the more grain in the image Blank Auto EA ISO 64 TEE ISO 100 Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Spot
17. e it is locked securely 4 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 LOCK 4 LOCK E To save edit or erase data on an SD SDHC memory card m m you must unlock the card To prevent damaging of an SD SDHC memory card be sure Write protecttab Write protection state 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 EN 14 Charging the Battery You must fully charge your battery before the initial use of your camera 1 Insert the battery into the battery charger 2 Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet m The status LED on the charger is red when charging and is green when charging is completed The LED is green if no battery is present in the charger Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the age of the battery m Remove the battery after charging has completed Y 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 Before using the camera initially charge the battery for 8 hours and then for about 2 5 hours for any subsequen
18. ed on this camera Files cannot be deleted The file is protected Cancel protection The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection Even when the camera s buttons are pressed it does not operate The battery is running low Recharge the battery The date and time is wrong The correct date and time is not set Set the correct date and time Cannot download images EN 42 The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient Check whether the hard disk has space for running Windows and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera No power supply Recharge the battery Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer If a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without using a computer Connecting the camera to the printer 1 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer Turn on your camera The USB screen is displayed Select PictBridge with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor Ai Select the item you want to configure wi
19. ent a O a es lt I Bright Date Time Next Menu 1 Toggle the MODE button to 13 or jp or press the PI button 2 Press the MENU button and select the Setup menu with the gt button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button Date Time Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Language Refer to section in this manual titled Choosing your Language for further details Auto Off After a period of camera inactivity the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful for conserving battery power 14 Min 2 Min 3 Min Off Beep This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press any of the camera s buttons On Off Display This sets the image information display state Default All Off Video Out This sets your camera to match the system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC Fr No Reset This creates a new folder The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001 Cancel Execute EN 35 Light Freq This camera supports different lighting frequencies 50 Hz and 60 Hz When photographing under fluores
20. f enlargement eA E An icon is displayed with the video data Video clips cannot be rotated E An icon is displayed with images which have an audio memo recorded EN 25 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD display so you may search for a particular image video clip 1 Press the BJ button m The last image appears on the screen 2 Press the 444 button m 3 thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously m Press the 4 v buttons to select the file to be displayed Em Press the 4 gt buttons to go to the previous or the next page 3 Press the or SET button to exit from the thumbnail display Removing Red eye You can use this function to remove the red eye phenomenon after an image is taken 1 Press the BJ button 2 Select the image that you want to edit with the lt buttons 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Fix Red Eyes with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button 5 Select Execute with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 6 View the changes on the corrected image 7 To save your corrected image select Confirm with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button File Overwrite m When this process ends this replaces the original image with the corrected image a gt gt wa EN 26 Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images The voice memo can be
21. function might fail If the camera has been used in underwater It should be rinsed in fresh water as soon as possible of the surface If any oil gets on the camera wash it off immediately with warm water EN 7 ff jMvJvlewD mm c ccl CONTENTS O OW 10 11 12 14 14 15 16 18 18 19 20 21 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 EN 8 amp INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View Rear View Button Operation User Interface GETTING STARTED Preparation Charging the Battery Initial Settings CAPTURE MODE Capturing Still Images Taking Images When the Smile Detection Feature Is On Capturing Images using the Face Detection Feature Setting the Scene Mode Taking Underwater Images VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips Playing Back Video Clips PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back of Still Images Thumbnail Display Removing Red eye Attaching Voice Memos Protecting Images Erasing Images 30 33 34 35 37 37 38 39 40 41 41 42 43 MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu Video Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER Downloading Your Files USING THE CAMERA AS APC CAMERA EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Troubleshooting Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera Captur
22. g great pictures underwater 1 Crystal Clear water Crystal clear water is essential for good underwater pictures Floating particles like algae and silt cause low visibility Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins These floating particles will cause small spots to appear in your picture known as backscatter Always remember to limit your shooting distance to 1 10 of the water visibility For example if the visibility is 60 feet 18 m you should keep your shooting distance to within 6 feet 1 8m in 30 feet 9m visibility you should be no further than 3 feet 90 cm away from your subject 2 Stay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet The ideal shooting distance is between 2 to 6 feet 0 6 to 1 8 meters This distance will result in detailed colorful pictures Remember that light does not travel very far underwater so the closer you are to your subject the more colorful the pictures will be 3 Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture It is very hard to take good pictures when you are moving Look around for great picture opportunities First position yourself at the best angle and neutralize your buoyancy Second use the LCD display to perfectly frame your subject check your shooting distance and keep the camera steady Third be calm and patient Sometimes you have to wait a while so the fish that moved away come back Don t chase the fish let the fish come to you Always be i
23. hy at up to 12x magnification While the digital zoom can be a useful feature the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixelated grainier the image will appear On Off Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated before the image is captured On Off EN 32 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips F S 1 Toggle the MODE button to 2 Press the MENU button and select the Capture Function menu with the lt gt buttons 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button Size This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured ven 640 x 480 ta 320 x 240 Quality This sets the quality compression at which the video clip is captured E Fine ll Standard Color This sets the overall color of the video clip that will be captured Standard Vivid Sepia B amp W Blue Red Green Yellow Purple Audio This sets whether or not to record audio at the time of video recording On Off Digi Zoom Refer to section in this manual titled Digi Zoom in Capture Menu for further details EN 33 Playback Menu In the BJ mode choo
24. ing high quality digital images is fast and easy with this state of the art smart camera Equipped with a 8 0 megapixel CCD this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels This digital camera is also waterproof and allows you to capture images underwater for 60 minutes at depths up to 30ft 10m Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items Digital camera User s manual Software CD ROM USB cable AV cable Camera strap Camera pouch Rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery charger AC adapter for battery charger Common Optional Accessories m SD SDHC memory card We recommend the use of a Polaroid SD card purchased separately up to 8GB wi Accessories and components may vary by retailer Should any of these components be missing please call our friendly customer service to assist you EN 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Shutter button Power button Flash Self timer LED Lens Microphone OCU ON Rear View 7 LCD display 8 Status LED 9 Hand strap holder 10 Tripod socket 11 Battery SD card door 12 Waterproof seal 13 Battery compartment 14 Memory card slot 15 USB or AV out terminal EN 10 Button Operation Function Capture Mode ma Video Mode Playback Mode 484 Zooms out amp Zooms in 444 Zo
25. l Memory This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data 1 Toggle the MODE button to or or press the PI button 2 Press the MENU button Select Setup menu with gt button 4 Select Format with the 4 w buttons then press the SET button 5 Select Execute with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button m To cancel formatting select Cancel and press the SET button w Format Next Menu Questions Call our toll free customer service number Look for the insert with this icon yang Or visit www polaroid com EN 17 CAPTURE MODE Capturing Still Images Your camera is equipped with a 2 5 full color TFT LCD display to help you compose images playback recorded images video clips or adjust menu settings 1 Press the power button to turn the power on The status LED turns green when the camera is on 2 Toggle the MODE button to 1 3 Compose your image in the LCD display Pressing the amp button zooms in on the subject and enlarges the subject on the LCD display m Pressing the 4 button provides a wider angle image 4 Press the shutter button E Pressing the shutter button down halfway oo automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure and pressing the shutter button all the way down captures the images m The focus frame turns green when the camera is in focus and the proper exposure is calculated m When the focu
26. l image 8M 3264 x 2448 6M 2816 x 2112 4M 2272 x 1704 2M 1600 x 1200 0 3M 640 x 480 Video clip VGA 640 x 480 25 fps QVGA 320 x 240 25 fps LCD display 2 5 full color TFT LCD 153K pixels Recording media 32MB internal memory approx 28MB available for image storage Supports SD memory card 32MB 2GB SDHC memory card up to 8GB optional File format JPEG DCF 1 1 EXIF 2 2 AVI Lens Aperture range 3 5 W 4 5 T Focal length 6 3mm 18 9mm equivalent to 38mm 114mm on a 35mm camera Focus Range Standard 0 4m to infinity Macro Wide 0 1m to infinity Tele 0 4m to infinity Shutter speed 1 2 1 2000 sec Digital zoom 4x Capture mode 4x Playback mode Effective Flash Range 0 5m 2 4m Wide 0 5m 2 1m Tele Terminals AV OUT USB 2 0 compliant 2 in 1 terminal Power supply Rechargeable Lithium ion battery 700mA 3 7V Dimensions Approx 95mm x 59 5mm x 20 5mm without protruding parts Approx 158g without battery and memory card 30ft 10m Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EN 40 APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots still image The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD SDHC memory card am E Fine Lai Standard 3264 x 2448 a Ec
27. lowing the X instructions carefully Before Using in Water aR Ww amp Carefully inspect the waterproof seal of the battery SD card door for damage cuts Make sure there is no foreign material such as dirt or sand on the waterproof seal of the battery SD card door Water dirt or sand may cause failure of the camera s waterproof function tears dents and any other imperfection Do not use the camera underwater if the waterproof seal is damaged Please contact your local retailer or service center for repair Make sure that the battery SD card door is securely locked Avoid opening the battery SD card door near water or with wet hands Do not jump into the water while holding the camera Sudden water pressure may cause failure of the camera s waterproof function Do not open the battery SD card door underwater Avoid subjecting the camera to severe impacts as this may cause the battery SD card door to open Do not use the camera at depths over 30ft 10m This may cause failure of the camera s waterproof function en in Water N E Do not use the camera at prescribed depths for over 60 minutes The camera will sink if dropped in water Make sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water If the camera does not operate or a malfunction has occured while underwater press and hold the Power button to turn off the camera Turn the camera o
28. n again If the problem persists contact your local retailer or service center If the camera is subjected to an accidental shock that causes the LCD display to become blurry turn the camera off and then turn it on If the problem persists contact your local retailer or service center After the camera has been used underwater or dropped on sand use fresh water to clean the camera Make sure the power is turned off and the battery SD card door is firmly closed before cleaning The camera should be soaked and rinsed in fresh water for a few minutes Do not soak the camera for too long or pour water over the camera directly from the faucet Make sure to use only clean fresh water to rinse the camera Do not use any cleaning agents This may cause damage to the camera Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off remaining water or sand Make sure the camera is completely clean and dry before opening the battery SD card door EN 6 WiCOTOONN IG ve eC Y ff fgGSVJllDVJmMcswt QQ MMM AAW iii xX If you need to change the battery or SD card after using the camera underwater make sure the camera is completely clean and dry Open the battery SD card door with the battery compartment facing downward Wipe off remaining water along the battery SD card door to prevent moisture to go inside If the waterproof seal of the battery SD card door has been contacted with salt water make sure to use fresh water to rinse
29. n control of your buoyancy before taking pictures and observe all safe diving rules 4 Take many pictures of the same subject If you don t like it delete it later One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can review and delete pictures later so take several pictures of the same subject 5 Review your pictures for proper exposure and adjust exposure compensation as needed Questions Call our toll free customer service number Look for the insert with this icon Or visit www polaroid com EN 23 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA 640 x 480 QVGA 320 x 240 pixels 1 Toggle the MODE button to 8 2 Compose the image 3 Press the shutter button Em The recording will start i i a bee the shutter button again will stop the oO al i The recording time depends on the storage size MoE el E and the subject of the image to be recorded oo O O The zoom function cannot be used during video recording e When recording a video clip the flash and 10 2 sec self timer function cannot be used E lf the write speed of your SD SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in the currently selected quality the video recording will stop In this case select a video quality lower than the current one Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips on the camera
30. omes slower so the use of a tripod is recommended Text Text Use this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white text like printed documents Sunset Use this mode when you want to capture a sunset This mode helps keep the deep hues Sunrise Use this mode when you want to capture a sunrise This mode helps keep the deep hues Splash Water Use this mode when you want to capture photos of splashing water k Flow Water Use this mode when you want to capture the soft moving water 8 Snow Use this mode when you want to capture bright snow scenes without darkened subjects and a bluish tint A Beach Use this mode when you want to capture beach scenes and sunlit water Pets Use this mode when you want to capture your pets Nautral Green Use this mode when you want to capture the green scenery such as a forest This mode helps to brighten the colors 8 User Setting This mode allows you to manually set your parameters and these settings are memorized EN 22 Taking Underwater Images Choose one of the underwater scene modes available in this camera by following the steps in Setting the Scene Mode Before using the camera underwater make sure to read and understand the information in Important Information on Underwater Instructions Taking underwater pictures is much different from taking land pictures Here are some important tips to takin
31. oms out Zooms in 444 Thumbnail amp Zooms in Switches to video mode gt scene mode selection screen Switches to scene mode selection screen gt capture mode Still image Switches to capture mode Video clip Switches to video mode Switches to playback mode Switches to playback mode Still image Switches to capture mode Video clip Switches to video mode Sets focus mode auto gt gt gt 00 Sets focus mode auto gt 4 gt 00 Rotation right Sets flash mode Auto gt 4 gt gt 40 gt 45 gt 44 Next file Delete present file Switches to capture menu list Switches to video menu list Switches to playback menu list Sets self timer mode ONENE Sets self timer mode ONENI Sets exposure compensation Previous file If any scene mode is set switches to scene mode selection screen Still image Displays image Records voice memo if Voice Memo is set to On Video clip Plays video clip EN 11 User Interface Capture mode 1 2 Zoom status Flash mode Blank Auto Flash 4 Always ON Flash Off 4 Red eye Reduction 48 Slow Sync 44 Pre flash Battery level m Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power 2 No battery power Storage media m Internal memory no card SD SDHC memory card m Histogram Focus frame When the shutter button is pressed halfway turns
32. onomy Bm E Fine 2816 x 2112 T Standard aie a Economy E Fine 4m ail Standard 2272 x 1704 La Economy E Fine om Lal Standard 1600 x 1200 a Economy E Fine 13m lai Standard 640 x 480 a Economy Possible recording time sec video clip E Fine 00 00 15 00 01 07 00 02 15 00 04 32 00 09 04 00 18 10 640 x 480 k Standard 00 00 16 00 01 10 00 02 22 00 04 46 00 09 34 00 19 10 E Fine 00 00 47 00 03 26 00 06 55 00 13 54 00 27 50 00 55 44 320 x 240 i Standard 00 00 51 00 03 43 00 07 29 00 15 02 00 30 07 01 00 19 We recommend a memory card of at least 10MB Sec write speed to prevent auto stop or unexpected results If you experience an error using a slower SD SDHC memory card you can set your camera s video recording to QVGA 320 x 240 and standard quality EN 41 Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs If the problem persists contact your local reseller or service center The power does not come on The battery is not inserted Insert the battery correctly The battery power is depleted Recharge the battery The battery runs out quickly The battery is not fully charged The battery is not used for an extended period of time after being charged F
33. our own digital pictures and text based on professionally designed templates and layouts Projects can be printed at home or saved as image files for sharing with family and friends by email or the web Arcsoft Panorama Maker 4 0 Like magic ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 turns any series of overlapping photos into a gorgeous panoramic image in just seconds The program does most of the work for you by automatically selecting an entire group of pictures with one click automatically organizing the photos into the proper order then seamlessly stitching the photos into a panoramic masterpiece that you can print share or post to the web Create horizontal vertical and 360 panorama pictures all within this one amazing program To install software 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click the respective software name Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation aA For more information about the operation of the software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP Vista users please make sure to install and use the software in Administrator mode The software is not supported by Mac Questions Call our toll free customer service number Look for the insert with this icon E Or visit www polaroid com EN 39 SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor 1 2 5 CCD sensor 8 0 megapixels Image resolution Stil
34. r computer 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera 3 Turn on your camera 4 Select PC using the 4 w buttons and press the SET button 5 From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer 6 Look for a new removable disk icon m This removable disk is actually the memory or memory card in your camera Typically the camera will be assigned drive letter e or higher 7 Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder 8 Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders m Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders 9 Copy amp Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer Mac users Double click the untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on your desktop iPhoto may automatically launch EN 37 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference with busi ness associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the cam era for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below m Microphone m Sound card E Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection 1 After installing the PC camera driver included on the CD ROM in your Windows operating system restart your computer 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera 3 Connect
35. s detected F UW Normal Use this mode when you want to capture images underwater fe UW Macro Use this mode when you want to capture close up underwater images EY UW Sports Use this mode when you want to capture fast moving subjects underwater wy Anti Shake This mode minimizes the effects of hand shaking when you want to capture an image t Panorama Use this mode when you want to capture a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo Portrait Man Use this mode when you want to capture an image that makes a man stand out against a slightly blurred background Portrait Lady Use this mode when you want to capture an image that makes a lady stand out against a slightly blurred background 4 Landscape Use this mode when you want to capture an image with infinity focus hard sharpness and high saturation Sports Use this mode when you want to capture fast moving subjects 4g Night Portrait Use this mode when you want to capture people with an evening or night scene background Night Scene Use this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views EN 21 iii Candlelight Use this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelit scene without spoiling the ambience 3 Fireworks Use this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure The shutter speed bec
36. s is not acceptable the focus frame area turns red Release the shutter button and press it halfway again to re focus on the subject Press down halfway EN 18 Taking Images When the Smile Detection Feature Is On With the camera s new smile detection feature this camera detects smiles so you do not miss those special moments in life 1 Toggle the MODE button until the scene mode al le selection screen appears 2 Select Smile Shot with the lt gt buttons and press the SET button 3 Compose the image and press the shutter button down fully 4 Once the camera detects a smile it will automatically capture 3 images by default the flash mode setting is set to m If the flash mode setting is changed to 4 the camera will only capture one image after it detects a smile m When capturing group shots when you have more than one person in the scene the camera Silo DLLN will automatically capture the image s when it detects two biggest smiling faces The number of images captured depends on the flash mode setting m If the camera does not detect a smile within 5 seconds the camera will automatically capture lt gt Smile Shot 01 24 i a Oem P KJ gt INT an image Press the shutter button again to reactivate this Weine feature Shutter Exit EN 19 Capturing Images using the Face Detection Feature The Face Detection feature identifies and focuses on the
37. se which settings are to be used for playback 1 Press the B button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button Fix Red Eyes Refer to section in this manual titled Removing Red eye for further details Slide Show This function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec Protect Refer to section in this manual titled Protecting Images for further details Voice Memo Refer to section in this manual titled Attaching Voice Memos for further details Resize Resizes a previously saved image Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image You may only resize to a smaller size Qual Change Changes the quality compression of a recorded image Compresses images down to half of their size or less overwrites old size images with newly compressed images You may only reduce the image quality size never increase it Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the camera s internal memory to an SD SDHC memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory Cancel Execute EN 34 Setup Menu Set your camera s operating environm
38. t charging w EN 15 Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date time needs to be set when m The camera is turned on for the first time m The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD display follow these steps to set the correct date and time 1 Toggle the MODE button to 6 or 2 Press the MENU button i 3 Select Setup with the gt button 4 Select Date Time with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button 5 Select the date format with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button Select the appropriate field with the 4 gt buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the 4 v buttons m The time is displayed in 24 hour format m After confirming that your settings are correct press the SET button 6 To exit from the Setup menu press the MENU button EN 16 Choosing your Language Specify what language the menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD display 1 Toggle the MODE button to or 8 or press the PI button 2 Press the MENU button pate sexte Select Setup menu with the gt button 4 Select Language with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 Select the displayed language with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button m The setting will be stored w Formatting the Memory Card or Interna
39. tact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories m The illustrations in this manual are for the purposes of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera m The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual EN 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all Warnings and Cautions before using this product Warnings If foreign objects or water enter the camera turn the power off and remove the battery Continued use may cause personal injury Please consult our friendly customer service If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged turn the power off and remove the battery Continued use may cause personal injury Please consult our friendly customer service Do not disassemble change or repair the camera Service should only be performed by a qualified technician Please contact our friendly customer service should you have any questions Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall and cause damage Keep the battery out of the reach of children Adult supervision is recommended when the product is being operated by young children Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle This may result in you having an accident CO YO e A EN 3 Cautions Insert the battery properly paying careful attention to the polarity or of the termin
40. tenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Get to the r Fun Faster 2008 by Polaroid All rights reserved Polaroid and Polaroid and Pixel are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation Changes are periodically made to this document Changes technical inaccuracies and Typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions For service support and warranty information visit www polaroid com EN 1 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
41. th the 4 v buttons and press the SET button E Images Select whether you want to print specific image or all images You may also select printing number for specific image m Date Print According to the printer type select whether you want to print the image with date imprint or not E Paper Size Select the desired paper size according to the printer type eS w PictBridge Next Menu eS Images Next Menu Date Print Off Paper Size Default Layout Default Print m Layout Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type E Print After all settings are configured select this item to start printing If you select Images in the previous step the figure shown on the right hand side will appear Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button m Single Select to print one specific image m All Select to print all images m Exit Exit from Images option eS Single Next Menu All Next Menu Exit EN 43 3 If you select Single in the previous step the figure shown on the right hand side will appear Select the image that you want to print with the lt gt buttons Select the Print Num up to 99 with the 4 v buttons m After selecting the desired image and printing number press the SET button to confirm 4 Select Exit with the 4 vw buttons and press the SET button Select Image Print Num 001 0001
42. the camera and wipe it dry to avoid damage When cleaning the camera make sure all camera parts except for the waterproof seal such as battery compartment or USB AV out terminal are not exposed to water Storage and Maintenance N 1 Do not use chemicals for cleaning rust prevention or repairing This may cause Y 2 Store camera at room temperature in a clean and dry area Never store camera in a failure of the camera s waterproof function If the surface of the camera has been damaged e g damage on the lens LCD display or other cuts or cracks do not use the camera underwater Please contact your local retailer or service center for repair dark damp area or in direct sunlight Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for prolonged periods When storing the camera it is important that the battery compartment be as dry as possible moisture free Before storing the camera remove the battery and memory card and keep ina clean dry area Make sure the camera and its accessories are clean and dry before storage Other Important Information a Water sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the camera Avoid getting sunscreen or suntan oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration The waterproof function does not apply to the camera s accessories ex battery and memory card If the camera is subjected to significant impacts the camera may become damaged or its waterproof
43. ully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime The battery or camera feels warm Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash Even if press the shutter button the camera does not take a picture The shutter button is not pressed all the way down Press the shutter button all the way down The memory card is full Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection The camera cannot operate normally while underwater A temporary malfunction has occured Press and hold the power button to turn off the camera then turn the camera on again Images do not appear on the LCD display LCD display is dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD display in the menu The LCD display suddenly becomes blurry underwater The camera is subjected to an accidental shock Turn off the camera and turn it on again Although the camera is set to auto focus it does not focus The lens is dirty Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth or lens paper The distance to the subject is less than the effective range Get your subject within the effective focus range The contents on the memory card cannot be played back You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera Insert a memory card that was formatt
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