Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 User's Manual
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1. The flash fires for every picture Use fill flash when there isa light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows and on cloudy days The flash does not fire Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting or when shooting toward a reflective background such asa window or a mirror The flash fires automatically whenever the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light but is preceded by a pre flash to reduce the red eye effect Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 21 5 Takeapicture If you want Then to Usetheoptical Look through the optical viewfinder UsetheLCD viewfinder viewfinder and frametheimage the way you want Press the LCD viewfinder button to turn on the LCD viewfinder Point the camera at your subject and frame the image the way you want 6 Once you have composed your picture press the shutter button Once you take the picture the green LED in the optical viewfinder blinks When the LED stops blinking you can take another picture 22 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Tips for taking great pictures Some tips that can help you take great pictures e Keep the sun behind you or at your side Avoid having the sun directly overhead Use the fill flash if there is alight behind your subject In low light level conditions use a tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure2. Avoid extreme temperatures which can affect battery performance Keep the subject within the flash range 3 ft to 10 ft 1m to 3m Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid hot spotsin your pictures or use the fill flash if you cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects Clean the lens the LED area on thefront of the camera and the LCD viewfinder on the back of the camera with a soft lint free cloth periodically Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically treated tissues Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Transferring pictures to your computer The following sections describe how to install the Polaroid PhotoM AX software and use the software to transfer the images in your camera to your computer Installing the PhotoMAX software The driver for the PDC 640 Digital Camera is installed automatically when you install the Polaroid PhotoM AX software supplied with this kit To install the Polaroid PhotoMAX software L Insert the Polaroid PhotoM AX CD in your CD ROM drive 2 Select Run from the Windows Start menu 3 Typex setup exe Substitute the letter of your CD ROM drive for x typically D or E 4 Click OK and follow the instructions on your computer screen Getting Help in the PhotoMAX software Select the button on the Polaroid PhotoM AX main window to open the online Image Maker Products User s Guide which provides step by step procedures on how to use your Polaroid Ph
3. button Review button LCD viewfinder Distance setting button Down arrow button Up arrow button se D Qasr 9 Wrist strap attachment i Optical viewfinder Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Top view of the camera a Resolution button b Flash button c Status panel d LCD viewfinder e Shutter button Side view of the camera a Camera to computer connection serial cable b Memory card slot c Camera to TV connection video cable d AC adapter Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Bottom view of the camera a b ne o a Tripod socket b Battery compartment Attaching the wrist strap ThePDC 640 Digital Camera comes with a handy wrist strap Attach the wrist strap this way 6 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide All about batteries You can operate your PDC 640 Digital Camera on battery power or with AC current using theAC adapter To conserve battery life the camera shuts itself off after a preset number of minutes of inactivity To activate the camera again close and reopen the lens cover The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD viewfinder when battery power is weak When you see this icon replace the batteries with anew set as soon as possible LZA Loading batteries L Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pushing the button on the cover in the direction indicated by the
4. of extra batteries handy especially on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily To help conserve batteries the camera shuts itself off automat ically after a preset number of minutes of inactivity This quickstart guide covers basic camera features startup and installation procedures and how to take pictures and transfer them to your computer For detailed information about camera features and camera operation see the online Polaroid PhotoM AX Image Maker Products User s Guide Please fill out and mail your registration card Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 1 What s in the Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit Your Polaroid PDC640 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and transfer them to your computer a Camera case b Polaroid PhotoM AX Image M aker Products CD ROM c Polaroid PhotoM AX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide d AA batteries e Camera to TV connector video cable f Memory card g Camera to computer connector RS232 serial cable h AC power adapter i PDC 640 Digital Camera j Wrist strap 2 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide All about the camera Front view of the camera Polaroid a Sdf timer LED b Optical viewfinder c Flash d Lens Cover e Hand grip Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Back view of the camera Menu button Information
5. on the TV and set the channel used for video input Turn on the camera Press the M enu button and then press the M enu button again to review the images You also can press the LCD review button and use the up and down arrow buttons to review the images 28 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution PhotoM AX software does not seethe PDC 640 Digital Camera e No power The power to the camera was not turned on beforeyou powered on the computer The serial cable is not connected properly to the computer Lens cover is not open Batteries are not loaded correctly Dead batteries Wrong AC adapter Ensure that you turn on the camera and then your turn on your computer Ensure that the AC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the camera and to an AC power outlet Connect one end of the serial cable to the RS232 serial port on the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the serial cable port on the PDC 640 M ake sure the cables are attached firmly to the camera and the back of the computer Slide the lens cover to the right Position the and terminals correctly in the battery compartment Replace the batteries e Usethe recommended AC adapter Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 29 Problem Cause Solution Low Battery Low battery power Replace the ba
6. to direct heat or dispose of them by burning Dispose of batteries according to the rules of your local area e Always remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to usethe camera for extended periods of time Do not leave dead batteries in the camera because they are susceptible to leakage which can cause significant damage to your camera Camera damage caused by batteries is not covered under the warranty Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 33 Contacting Polaroid You can call Polaroid toll free within the U S A at 1 800 432 5355 7 days a week 8 A M to 8 P M Eastern Standard Time When calling with a technical question ask for an Electronic Imaging or a Digital Imaging Specialist Please identify the Polaroid product and its serial number if applicable If possible have your system running the software when you call Weoffer a variety of Customer Support Services Call us for details and applicable fees Outside the U S A contact the Polaroid office nearest you Internet support Technical support is available via the Internet Visit our Web site at http www polaroid com Go to the Digital World section and follow the links Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide PDC 640 Technical Support Information This information replaces that found on Page 34 Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at http www polaroid com and within the Uni
7. PDC 640 Digital Camera PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit User Guide Rev 1 June 10 2002 Polaroid Contents Getting started nnennnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 1 What s in the Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit 2 All about the camera sssssssunsennnnnnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn nnnm annann nnana 3 Attaching the wrist Strap sss esssnnsunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnn nn 6 All about batteries mm nannnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnenns 7 Loading batteries tyren ip a r e ee gl a a E E EE AA ARAA 7 Connecting the AC adapter smsmsmssmmmmnnnannnnnnnnnnnenneneneneneenennenneennnnnne 9 Inserting the memory card nent 10 Tuming on the camera 12 Setting the date and time ssmmsmmmmnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnneneneeneneeeneneennnnnee 13 About the camera controls mnt 14 Displaying the Menu options cc eeeeeeeeeee eee ee reese eee ee sees saeaeaae eae 16 Viewing images on the LCD Viewfinder sssssssneumeneneeeneenmennennnnnnnnns 17 Deleting MAgES snmmmmmnnannnanananneneneeneneneneneennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnntes 17 LOCKING IMAGES mmmmmmmmnmnnnanananneneneeneneneneneennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnes 19 Taking pictures msmmnnnnnnnnennnenennnennnnnnnnnnnnnne 20 Tips for taking great pictures ssnsssssnenmereeemeenennnnnennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnentn 23 Transferring pictures to your computer mem
8. also available in 4 MB and 8 MB Note You must insert the memory card before you can turn on the camera If camera beeps is enabled the camera beeps if the card is not installed and displays the message on the Status pand To insert the memory card L Makesurethelens cover is closed the power is off 2 Open the memory compartment on theside of the camera Tee J gt Q 0 10 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 3 Insert the memory card into the slot gold side of the card facing the front of the camera Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot Note The camera prompts you to format the memory card if it is not formatted The camera displays the format menu on the LCD viewfinder Press the button next to Format 4 Close the memory compartment cover Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide u Turning on the camera D You mut insert the memory card before you can turn on the camera To turn on the power to the camera L 2 Insert the memory card as described in the previous section if it is not installed Turn on the camera amp Polaroid Icons appear on the Status panel a b ats i b CT inure D So c i aa e d a Resolution setting b Number of images remaining in memory c Battery status d Distance setting e Flash settings 12 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide lt Se
9. arrow Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 7 2 Load four AA size batteries into the compartment M ake sure the and terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment or the camera will not function Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types 3 Closethe battery compartment cover M ake sure it is closed securely Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Connecting the AC adapter To conserve battery life use the AC adapter whenever possible TheAC adapter can become warm to the touch after extended periods of use This isnormal and is no cause for alarm Il a Camera to computer connector RS232 serial cable b Camera to TV connector video cable c AC power adapter When you usethe AC adapter make sure to e Useonly the AC adapter that came with your camera to prevent damage to your camera Turn off the power to the camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Grasp the plug not the cord when you unplug the adapter from an outlet Avoid bending pulling or twisting the AC adapter cord Do not try to lengthen the cord by splicing it with another wire Replace a damaged power cord with anew one to avoid electrical shock Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 9 Inserting the memory card Theimages you take with your PDC 640 camera are stored on aremovable 3 3V SSFDC or SmartM edia 2 MB memory card
10. e pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules For detailed information about FCC compliance see the online Polaroid PhotoM AX Image Maker Products User s Guide Camera precautions Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera Donot open thecase of the camera or attempt your own repairs High voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed Always leave maintenance and repair to authorized Polaroid service providers Keep the camera away from water and other liquids because moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock Do not use the camera in the rain at the seashore or the beach and so on 32 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide e Turn off the power to the camera and unplug the AC adapter immediately if water or any foreign substances get into the camera Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of electrical shock or fire e Donotopen the battery compartment or unplug theAC adapter when the green LCD light on the back of the camera is flashing If the camera loses power while processing anew image the new image cannot be stored and can cause corruption of other images in storage Battery handling When using batteries keep the followingin mind e Useonly AA alkaline or lithium batteries with this camera e Never mix old batteries and new batteries or different types of batteries Do not expose batteries
11. er In this case the Information button deletes the image and does not affect the display of information on the LCD viewfinder 16 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Viewing images on the LCD viewfinder You can view images stored in memory oneimageat a time or nine thumbnail images at a time L ue the camera slide the lens cover to the right 2 PresstheReview button Press the down arrow or the up arrow button to view the next or previous images stored in memory 4 To view thumbnail images a Press the Menu button to display the menu of options b Press the button next to Review Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD viewfinder at a time If there are more images stored in memory press the down arrow button to scroll through the stored images Press the up arrow button to go back to the previous screen Deleting images Use this feature to delete individual images or delete all images at onetime Warning Once you delete an image it cannot be retrieved it is gone forever You can lock images to prevent the images from being deleted from memory When you delete one or more images the remaining images stored in the camera are renumbered Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 17 To delete the current image A L 2 7 Turn on the camera Press the up arrow or the down arrow button to select the image that you want to delete Press the M enu button Press the button
12. es 24 Installing the PhotoM AX SOfEWAre sssssssssennememeenennmnenmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnentne 24 Getting Help in the PhotoMAX SoftWare smmmmmmmnmnmmamannnneneneeneeeeeneenennnen 24 Using the software to transfer pictures eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeneee 25 Displaying images on a TV 0 cece eet eeeeeetee teat teat tees eteee tee eneaeeee 28 Troubleshooting mens 29 Appendixes mrmrenmnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnenennnnennnennnnennnnennnennnnennnnnnn es 32 FCC NOCE mn ri aa aea a na Eten tities Nue nn anni 32 Camera precautions stin a a a addenda 32 Battery handlind ss tas eee a en nt 33 Contacting Polaroid ann te manne ra nn aioe 34 Internet SUPPOMU en re anne te aai trees n Teens tir an te 34 Getting started Your Polaroid PhotoM AX PDC 640 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital photographs After you take pictures you will find it easy to transfer them to your computer or display them on aTV Once the images are on your computer usethe Polaroid PhotoM AX Image M aker software to change them in many creative ways include them in e mail or usethen to create greeting cards and T shirts The Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera and the Polaroid PhotoM AX Image M aker Software are easy to use and are designed to work together to produce high quality results Use your imagination Have fun Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries It is a good idea to keep a set
13. everything you need to take pictures and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them send them over the Internet print them and store them You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD viewfinder Use the optical viewfinder e For faster processing and flash recycle time e To optimizes battery life UsetheLCD viewfinder to optimize framing your image when you are using macro mode To take a picture L Turn on the camera y a Hi 2 Set the distance setting to one of the following Icon For subjects M acro mode W 0 5 to 1 5 ft 15 to 45 cm from the camera Closeup mode 1 5 to 5 ft 45 cm to 1 5m from the camera _ Normal mode Mi 3 ft to infinity 1m to infinity from the camera 20 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 3 Press the Resolution button to set the resolution to R one of the following Icon Resolution 640 x 480 Super High resolution KKK FE with minimal compression Stores up to 12 images 640 x 480 High resolution with KKK 3 medium compression Stores up to 24 images 640 x 480 Standard resolution kxk with moderate compression Stores up to 36 images fe 320 x 240 Stores up to 96 images 4 Press the Flash button to set the flash to one of the Z following options Icon Flash setting AUTO The flash fires automatically whenever the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light
14. mation on the LCD viewfinder e Resolution Thenumber of the image and how many images are stored in memory e If theimageis locked 14 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide You can view images on the LCD viewfinder oneimage at atime Press the Review button to turn on theLCD viewfinder Use the down arrow and the up arrow to scroll through the images on the viewfinder Use the Review menu option to review nine thumbnail images at a time on the LCD viewfinder TheLCD viewfinder on the back of the camera has the following uses LCD viewfinder for taking pictures Displays menu options for changing camera settings You use the up arrow and the down arrow buttons to scroll back or ahead to display a different image on the LCD viewfinder Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Displaying the Menu options L Turn on the camera 2 Press the M enu button TheLCD viewfinder appears as follows an image may appear on the viewfinder wa 3 Presstheup arrow or down arrow button to go to the next set of options or the previous set of options 4 Pressthe button that is next to the menu option that you want to change TheM enu button the Information button and the LCD review button work differently after you press the M enu button to display the menu options For example to delete an image press the Information button which is next to the Delete option on the LCD viewfind
15. mple album which is located in the PhotoM AX Albums folder Double click the image in the album that you want to edit The image appears in the image tray 26 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Click Then From Album a b Select the aloum in which you want to save your images or create a new album Click the Acquire button on theAlbum window button bar Select PDC 640 from the Sources list on the Select Sources window and then click Select The PDC 640 Twain Driver window opens Click Get All to transfer all the images to your computer Note You also can select the images you want to transfer to your computer and click Get Selected The images are transferred to the selected album which is located in the PhotoMAX Albums folder Double click the image in the album that you want to edit The image appears in the image tray Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 27 Displaying images on aTV You can view the images stored in your camera on any TV equipped with a video input terminal For more information about using your TV for video input refer to the manufacturer s manual for your TV L 2 3 Turn off the TV and the power to the camera Set the video mode if needed Plug oneend of the video cableinto the video input connection on the TV Open the memory compartment on your camera and the plug the other end of the video cable into the TV connection Turn
16. next to Delete Note This does not delete any images It takes you to the next screen on the LCD viewfinder Press the button next to Delete Current Press the button next to Delete Now to delete the image Note You cannot delete the image if it is locked Press the button next to Done to exit To delete all images in memory ay L 2 3 4 5 6 Turn on the camera Press the M enu button Press the button next to Delete Press the button next to Delete All Press the button next to Delete Now Press the button next to Don t Delete if you change your mind Note You cannot delete the image if it is locked Press the button next to Done to exit Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Locking images Use this feature to prevent images from being deleted from memory To lock images L G Ay 2 3 4 Turn on the camera Press the M enu button Press the button next to Lock Do the following To Then Lock the image that is displayed on theLCD viewfinder Lock all images stored on the memory card Press the button next to Lock Current Press the button next to Lock All Note If the images are locked press the button next to Unlock Current or Unlock All 5 Press the button next to Done to exit Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 19 Taking pictures Your PhotoM AX PDC 640 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains
17. otoM AX software To get context sensitive help on any window element move the cursor over the dement and press the right mouse button 24 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Using the software to transfer pictures You can transfer pictures directly from your PDC 640 Digital Camera to your computer U se the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries To transfer pictures L Double click the Polaroid PhotoM AX icon on your desktop to open the Polaroid PhotoM AX software Note M ake sure that your PDC 640 Digital Camera is plugged in to your computer and both areturned on The Status panel displays the PC message and beeps if the camera is connected to the computer properly when you turn on the computer a Camera to computer connector RS232 serial cable b Camera to TV connector video cable c AC power adapter 2 Click Get Photo 3 Dooneof the following Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 25 Click Then Camera or Scanner a b Select Twain device on the Acquire From window and then click OK Select PDC 640 from the Sources list on the Select Sources window and then click Select TheAlbum window opens and then the PDC 640 Twain Driver window opens Click Get All to transfer all the images to your computer Note You also can select the images you want to transfer to your computer and click Get Selected The images are transferred to the sa
18. ted States by calling 800 897 0356 from 10 A M to 7 P M EST Mon Fri and 10 A M to 4 P M EST Sat Please note that phone support and repair services are regional and may not be available for a particular product outside the country where it was purchased To obtain parts for cameras purchased in the United States call 800 343 4846 from 9 a m to 5 p m EST Mon Fri Note No technical support is available at this number A list of Polaroid international sales and customer support offices is available at http www polaroid com service phone html
19. tteries indicator on Status Panel Cannot takea The flash may be e Wait until the green picture recharging LED stops blinking e Memorycardmaybe If you havetaken the full The camera maximum number of beeps three times images transfer the when you press the images to your shutter button computer and erase e Memorycardmaybe theimages from missing or installed MEMOEY incorrectly The Ensurethatthe Status Panel displays memory card is the inserted correctly in gt error message the memory Cameraisconnected compartment to your computer If the camera is connected to your computer use the software controls to take a picture or disconnect the camera from the computer 30 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Problem Cause Solution Flash does not work No signal on the TV monitor while the camera is on e Flash isnot turned on e Flash is recharging Batteries are weak Bad connection between the camera and the TV monitor e Check the flash mode icon on the Status Panel Cycle through the flash options to turn on the flash if it was disabled Wait until the green LED on the viewfinder stops blinking Replace the batteries Usethe specified cableto connect the camera and the TV monitor Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide 31 Appendixes FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic
20. tting the date and time You need to set the date and time the first time you turn on the camera To set the date and time L gi Turn on the camera If this is the first time you are turning on the camera go to step 6 Press the M enu button Press the down arrow button to display the next set of options Press the button next to Settings Press the button next to Date amp Time Press the button next to the right arrow on the LCD viewfinder to move the cursor to each part of the date and time that you want to change Press the up arrow or down arrow to change the number under the cursor Press the button next to Done to save the date and time You now are ready to take pictures Press the M enu button to change other camera settings or use the optical viewfinder or the LCD viewfinder to take pictures Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide About the camera controls For moreinformation about these options refer to the online Image Maker Products User s Guide a Review A Ca by Delete e z C54 c Lock E S d a You use the following M enu options to Review images Daeeimages Lock images e Usetheself timer e Change settings You can change the date and time enable or disable camera beeps change the quick review set the video mode NTSC or PAL and set the language of themenu options b Press the Information button to display the following infor
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