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Digital Video Camera
User Guide
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Product Overview
1. Capture/Playback selector
2. Shutter button
3. Hand strap eyelet
4. Lens cap
Side View
1. Lens
2. Status LED
3. Microphone
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Front View
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1. Power On/Off button
2. OK button
3. LCD screen
4. Video output terminal & USB port cover
5. Display On/Off button
6. Menu button
7. Up/Zoom in button
8. Right button
9. Down/Zoom out button
10. Left button
1. Tripod mount
2. SD card slot door
3. Battery door
Back View
Bottom View
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started...........................................................................7
• What can I Do with My Camera? ..............................................7
• What can I Do with My Digital Pictures?....................................7
• What can I Do with my Video Clips ? ........................................7
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................8
• Installing the Batteries .............................................................9
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................9
• Checking the Battery Power Level...........................................10
• How to Navigate Menus ........................................................10
2 Camera Setting.........................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status........................................................12
• Camera Modes .....................................................................14
• Drive Mode ..........................................................................15
• Setting the Current Date and Time..........................................16
• Setting Date/Time Display On/Off ...........................................17
• Auto Power Save Settings .....................................................18
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ..............................................19
• Setting Frequency.................................................................20
• Setting Display Language.......................................................21
• Resetting to Default Settings..................................................22
• Formatting the Internal Memory..............................................23
• Viewing Firmware Version .....................................................24
• Turning the Information Display and the LCD Screen On/Off ......25
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3 Taking Pictures.........................................................................26
• Taking a Picture ...................................................................27
• Setting Self-timer..................................................................28
• Zoom Feature.......................................................................29
• Setting Image Resolution and Quality ......................................30
• Setting Exposure Compensation .............................................32
• Setting the White Balance......................................................33
• Setting Photo Effect..............................................................34
4 Recording Video Clips................................................................35
• Recording Video Clips ...........................................................35
• Setting Video Resolution and Quality.......................................36
• Adjusting the Brightness Contrast...........................................38
• Setting Sharpness.................................................................39
• Setting Audio Recording On/Off..............................................40
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video clips.........................41
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ....................................41
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail..................42
• Playing the Video Clip ...........................................................44
• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).........................45
• Delete Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).............................................46
• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV....................................47
6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................49
• Using the SD Card ................................................................49
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................54
• Installing the Software .........................................................54
• Software Included with Your Camera ......................................56
• Computer System Requirements .............................................57
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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer................58
• Before Transferring Files .......................................................58
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................58
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to PC .............................59
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Mac ...........................60
• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) .....................61
9 Troubleshooting Problems...........................................................63
• Troubleshooting....................................................................63
10 Getting Help ...........................................................................66
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ...............................................66
• Customer Support.................................................................66
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................66
11 Appendix................................................................................67
• Technical Specifications ........................................................67
• Storage Capacities................................................................69
• Uninstall the Camera Driver (PC).............................................73
• Camera Default Settings........................................................74
• Using Your Batteries .............................................................75
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................76
• Regulatory Information ..........................................................76
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1 Getting Started
• What can I Do with My Camera?
Capture
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures and video clips on the internal memory or a
SD Card.
Setup
Select various camera settings.
• What can I Do with My Digital Pictures?
View
Save
View pictures on a computer using
PhotoImpression or on a TV.
Save pictures to the computer memory by
Mass Storage interface.
Communicate
Send pictures over the Internet to family and friends.
• What can I Do with My Video Clips?
Playback
Save
Communicate
Playback video clips with audio feature on a computer using the Window Media Play or a TV.
Save video clips with audio feature to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface.
Send the video clips with audio feature over the Internet to family and friends.
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• Camera Package Contents
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Registration Card
Video Cable
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid Studio 4 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 (PC & Mac)
ArcSoft® ShowBiz DVD 1.3 (PC)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)
QuickTime Player (Mac)
DivX (PC)
DivX Doctor II (Mac)
User Guide (in PDF Format)
2 x AA Batteries Hand Strap USB Cable
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Tripod Pouch Lens Cap with Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see “Using your batteries” on page 74.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it towards the camera to lock.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Pull left to open the LCD screen panel. Fully press and hold the
Power On/Off button until the LCD screen is on. Press the Power On/Off button again to turn off the camera.
Power On/Off button
NOTE:
Check and make sure that the date and time are correct after switching on the camera, especially when the batteries are kept in the battery compartment for a period of time (like over a month or so), or when the batteries are removed from the camera for over a week. For a detailed guideline on date and time adjustment, see “Setting the Current Date and Time” on page 16.
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• Checking the Battery Power Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted.
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the date/time and auto power off.
1. In the Capture or Playback mode, press the button to enter the
CAMERA, VIDEO or PLAYBACK menu and press it again to exit.
CAMERA
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
FINE
VIDEO
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
320X240
SELECT SET SELECT SET
Capture Mode
PLAYBACK
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT
ONE
SELECT
Playback Mode
SET
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In the Playback mode, press the button to exit.
button to enter the SETUP menu. Press the
SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
VIEW
SELECT SET
2. Press the or button to select a menu item. Press the button to enter the submenu.
Press the button to return to the menu.
SETUP
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
ENGLISH
SELECT SET
3. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
4. Press the button to confirm.
4. Press the button to close the menu.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Open the LCD panel. Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means that particular feature is not activated.
Still Image mode
White balance
Auto*
Daylight
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Capture mode
Still Image
Video*
SD card inserted
Battery power level
Full
Adequate
Low
Exhausted
Self-timer on
X2.3
640X480
0008
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Current date
Digital zoom status
Image resolution
640 x 480
1280 x 960
1600 x 1200
2048 x 1536*
Number of remaining pictures
Quality
Fine*
Normal
Economic
Current time
* Default setting
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Video mode
Video mode
White balance
Auto*
Daylight
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy
* Default setting
Playback mode
Playback mode
File type
Picture
Video clip
320X240
00:28
Resolution
320 x 240
640 x 480*
Remaining Time
Quality
Fine*
Normal
X2.3
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1/0001
Total number / File number
Locked file
17:00
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SELECT
1/0001
Play indicator
PLAY
17:00
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• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. You can switch between them by pushing the Capture/Playback selector upwards or downwards.
Capture/Playback selector
Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking
Pictures” on page 26 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 35.
Playback mode
This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 41.
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• Drive Mode
The camera has two modes for taking pictures and video clips.
Still Image mode
Video mode
You may switch between these two modes according to the following steps.
320X240
00:28
640X480
0002
Press
17:00
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17:00
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Press
NOTE:
Video mode is the default capture mode.
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “CLOCK”.
SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
CANCEL
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select “VIEW”.
6. Press the button.
SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
VIEW
SELECT SET
7. Press the or button to adjust the value in the field.
8. Press the or button to switch to the next field.
9. Press the button.
CLOCK
2 0 0 5 / 0 1 / 2 4
1 4 : 1 7
SELECT SET
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• Setting Date/Time Display On/Off
Date and time are displayed on the LCD screen by default. You can hide one or both of them by the following steps.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “DATE DISP”.
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
FRQUENCY
DATE&TIME
4. Press the button.
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
You can choose either time or date to only display the item you have selected or you can select “CANCEL” to turn off this feature.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
SETUP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
FRQUENCY
TIME
SELECT SET
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• Auto Power Save Settings
The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve battery power.
OFF
1/3/5 MIN
The power save feature is not activated.
The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the button.
SETUP
3. Press the
OFF”.
or button to select “POWER
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
OFF
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
SETUP
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
1 MIN
SELECT
SET
NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions.
- While recording a video clip.
- While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off
When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “BEEP”.
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
OFF
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
SETUP
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
SELECT
ON
7. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
SET
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• Setting Frequency
In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US, 50Hz for Europe and Asia.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“FREQUENCY”.
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
50HZ
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
SETUP
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
60HZ
SELECT SET
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• Setting Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the button.
SETUP
3. Press the or button to select
“LANGUAGE”.
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
ENGLISH
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
SETUP
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
DEUTSCH
SELECT SET
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• Resetting to Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera default settings by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 74 for more details.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“DEFAULT”.
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
CANCEL
4. Press the button.
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select “RESET”.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
RESET
SELECT SET
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data already stored in it.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “FORMAT”.
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
CANCEL
4. Press the button.
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select “SET”.
SETUP
6. Press the button.
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
SET
7. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
SELECT SET
8. Press the button.
FORMAT
9. Press the button.
ALL DATA WILL
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory
BE ERASED!
CONFIRM
CANCEL
SELECT SET
before you format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted with a memory card inserted.
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• Viewing Firmware Version
The camera’s firmware version can be viewed for maintenance or upgrade.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“VERSION”.
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
CANCEL
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select “VIEW”.
6. Press the button.
SETUP
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
VIEW
SELECT SET
7. Press the button.
8. Press the button.
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• Turning the Information Display and the LCD Screen On/Off
Pressing the button each time switches the LCD screen to the next display mode in the following sequence.
Capture mode
640X480
0008
Press
X2.3
17:00
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Playback mode
1/0001
PLAY
17:00
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SELECT
Press
Press
Press
Press
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:
IMPORTANT!
• Never remove batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored in the camera’s internal memory or on the memory card.
• Change the drive mode from Video mode to Still Image mode before taking pictures, since Video mode is the default capture mode. Please refer to
“Drive Mode” on page 15 for more details.
Outdoor Pictures
• Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures.
• Always make sure that the sun or other light source is in front of the subject.
• For best results, take pictures outdoors or indoors in a brightly lit room.
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• Taking a Picture
Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 ft to infinity (1.0 m to infinity).
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Hold the camera steady. Press the shutter button completely down to take a picture. A beep will sound (if the beep sound is turned on) when a picture is taken.
NOTE:
Image quality may vary if it is taken under dark lighting conditions.
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function, which allows you to take pictures with a 10-second built-in timer.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
CAMERA
2. Press the button.
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
OFF
3. Press the or button to select
“SELF-TIMER”.
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
CAMERA
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
10 SEC
6. Press the button.
SELECT SET
7. Press the button.
640X480
0002
8. The icon will appear on the LCD screen.
NOTE:
To disable the self-timer function, repeat the above steps and select “OFF”.
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9. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
10. Press the shutter button to take a picture. A beep will sound (if it is turned on) and the Status LED will blink slowly for 6 seconds, then quickly for 4 seconds before the picture is taken.
NOTE:
• Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with 12X digital zoom. This feature lets you zoom in on the central area of a photo or portion of the video scene, and records only that enlarged portion.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode or Video mode.
2. Press the button to zoom in. Press the button to zoom out. The zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.
640X480
0002
X2.3
17:00
01. 19. 2005
NOTE:
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
• The digital zoom function is not available for reviewing a video clip.
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• Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture.
Picture quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression produces better quality but occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger size and fine quality are better for printing.
Resolution Setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“RESOLUTION”.
4. Press the button.
CAMERA
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
1600X1200
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
CAMERA
6. Press the button.
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
640X480
7. Press the button.
SELECT
NOTE:
It is recommended to use the 2048 x 1536 resolution for printing.
SET
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Quality Setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “QUALITY”.
CAMERA
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
FINE
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
CAMERA
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
NORMAL
SELECT SET
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• Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “EV”.
CAMERA
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
VIDEO
+0.5
6. Press the button.
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
7. Press the button.
SELECT SET
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is best for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A lower EV value is best for dark-colored subjects.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting the White Balance
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “WHITE BAL”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
CAMERA
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
AUTO
SELECT SET
CAMERA
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
DAYLIGHT
SELECT SET
When shooting under these conditions:
Select this setting
Automatic adjustment
Outdoor daylight
Indoors, illuminated by light bulbs
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
Cloudy
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
CLOUDY
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• Setting Photo Effect
You can control the color tones and moods of a picture in this setting.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “Color”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
CAMERA
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
NORMAL
SELECT SET
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
CAMERA
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
BW
SELECT SET
NORMAL For taking pictures with neutral hues.
SEPIA
BW
For taking pictures with a brown and antique look.
For taking black-and-white pictures.
NOTE:
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The elapsed time on the LCD screen increases while recording.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
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3. Press the shutter button completely down to start recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording, or recording stops when the current memory is full.
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• Pictures and video clips can be taken in the dark environment but their quality may be affected slightly or greatly.
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• Setting Video Resolution and Quality
Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video clip quality depends on the file resolution that the camera applies when the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality which occupies more memory space.
Resolution Setting
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“RESOLUTION”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
VIDEO
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
640X480
SELECT SET
VIDEO
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
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Quality Setting
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “QUALITY”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
VIDEO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
NORMAL
SELECT
SET
VIDEO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
FINE
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• Adjusting the Brightness Contrast
Brightness controls the amount of lightness or darkness in an image.
Increasing contrast increases the difference in brightness between lighter or darker pixels.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“CONTRAST”.
Color
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
NORMAL
4. Press the button.
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
VIDEO
Color
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
STRETCH
7. Press the button.
SELECT SET
NORMAL Use it when no contrast enhancement is needed.
STRETCH Enhancing the brightness contrast sharpens an image and makes specific areas stand out.
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• Setting Sharpness
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“SHARPNESS”.
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
NORMAL
SELECT SET
4. Press the button.
VIDEO
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
SMOOTH
7. Press the button.
SELECT SET
NORMAL Use when no special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday pictures.
SMOOTH Softens the edges of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect.
SHARPEN Increases contrast on the edges of the picture. Ideal when you want to improve the clarity of a picture, or if you later may want to crop or cut out specific areas in the picture.
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• Setting Audio Recording On/Off
When taking video clips, the audio sound is recorded simultaneously. You can disable the audio recording if desired.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “AUDIO”.
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
OFF
4. Press the button.
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
VIDEO
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
ON
SELECT SET
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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips
NOTE:
Change the camera mode from Capture mode to Playback mode before reviewing pictures and video clips. Please refer to “Camera Modes” on page
14 for more details.
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the or buttons to view the pictures taken.
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The currently displayed picture can be magnified up to 12 times using the
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• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 16 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD screen by using the Thumbnail function.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the button. Thumbnail files will be shown on the LCD screen and the last reviewed picture will be highlighted.
3. Press the , , and button to select a thumbnail file and view it in full screen by pressing the button.
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Selecting Thumbnail Display Format
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “THUMBNAIL”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
PLAYBACK
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
2x2
SELECT SET
PLAYBACK
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
3x3
SELECT SET
1
2 x 2
2
1 2 3
4
7
3 x 3
5 6
SET 9
1
5
9
2
6
10
13
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• Playing the Video Clip
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the or button to select the video clip you wan to play.
The icon is shown on LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
3. Press the button to start playing video clip. Press it again to pause.
4. Press the button to stop.
Start and pause playing a video clip
Stop playing a video clip
Rewind
Fast forward
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• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
PLAYBACK
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “PROTECT”.
DELETE
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
4. Press the button.
OFF
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
PLAYBACK
DELETE
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
ON
ON
OFF
Protect the selected picture or video clip
Remove protection from the selected picture or video clip
ALL ON Protect all pictures and video clips in the current memory
ALL OFF Remove protection from all of the pictures and video clips
SELECT SET
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The icon appears on the information display when you review the protection status of the protected picture or video clip.
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To protect one picture or video clip, use the
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• Delete Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “DELETE”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
PLAYBACK
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT
CANCEL
SELECT
SET
PLAYBACK
6. Press the button.
7. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT
ONE
SELECT
SET
8. Press the button.
DELETE ?
You may cancel the deletion by choosing
“CANCEL”.
SET
CANCEL
SELECT SET
NOTE:
• To delete one picture or video clip, use the or button to select the one you want to delete before the above operation.
• Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted picture and video clips cannot be recovered.
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• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV
Setting the Video Output System
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate different signal systems. For example: NTSC for USA, Canada, Taiwan,
Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), and so on.
You can change the video output system according to the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “TV”.
DATE DISP
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
PAL
4. Press the button.
SELECT SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the button.
SETUP
DATE DISP
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
NTSC
SELECT
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Connecting to a TV
“NTSC” or “PAL” can be selected when the camera is connected to a TV.
The TV screen now performs as the LCD screen and the LCD screen is powered off.
1. Connect the camera to a TV via the video cable (supplied) as illustrated.
2. When the camera is set to Still Image mode or Video mode, you can preview the picture you want to take on the TV screen.
3. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all pictures and video clips in the camera on the TV.
NOTE:
When playing the pictures or videol clips on the TV, its color may be oversaturated. Manually adjust the color setting on the TV for best color effect.
USB
To Audio In Jack
White Plug
To Video In Jack
Yellow Plug
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6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD card
Your camera comes with a 16 MB built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially available SD card (up to 1GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly.
Note that you cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in flash memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.
NOTE:
As tests prove, the Studio 4 works best with 32MB to 512MB SD memory cards. Consider using these cards for best performance.
Memory Card Precautions
1. Use only an SD memory card with this camera.
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data corruption or even loss. Always make sure you back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive, etc.).
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera away from the home or office.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to protect files from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write protection whenever you want to record new files onto it, format it, or delete its files.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conflict
with the Studio 4 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the Studio 4 camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the
Studio 4 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable data or files in your SD card due to your improper operation.
• As tests prove, the Studio 4 works best with popular brands of memory
cards such as SanDisk, Panasonic, Lexar and TOSHIBA. Consider using these cards for best performance.
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Inserting the SD Card
Turn off the camera and open the SD card slot door as illustrated. Insert the SD card, ensuring that the card is inserted the correct position as illustrated. Close the card slot door before using the camera.
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Notched corner of SD card
The icon will appear on the LCD screen when an SD card is inserted into the camera.
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Removing the SD Card
To remove the SD card, turn off camera and open the SD card slot door.
Gently use your finger to push the SD card inwards and then release it for the SD card to bounce out of the SD card slot as illustrated.
TBA
TBA
TBA
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries and contact your dealer or nearest service provider.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on.
Doing so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.
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Formatting the SD Card
Formatting the SD card erases all files stored in it, including the protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage the card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera card slot.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Procedures are the same as for formatting the internal memory. Refer to “Formatting the Internal Memory” on page 23 for details.
IMPORTANT!
• You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer.
• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before you format it.
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7 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows
®
Users:
PC
IMPORTANT!
MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD SUPPLIED
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER AND TRANSFER
PICTURES FROM YOUR CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the Studio 4
Driver. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures. No need to install the driver.
IMPORTANT!
To view the video clips it is recommended to install the Arcsoft ShowBiz 1.3.
It can be found in the CD.
IMPORTANT!
To play the video clips (AVI format), it is necessary to install the DivX from the CD supplied.
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1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. The CD User Interface Screen will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each software interface button in turn and follow the on screen instructions.
NOTE:
If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, then you can manually start it by double clicking the “My Computer” icon on your desktop, then double clicking the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
For Macintosh Users:
Open & Close
Mac
IMPORTANT!
To play the video clips (AVI format), it is necessary to install the DivX
Doctor II from the CD supplied.
IMPORTANT!
To view the video clips it is recommended to install the QuickTime Player. It can be found in the CD.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
The Studio 4 software CD contains the following software:
Polaroid Studio 4 Camera Driver
Plug & Play removable disk
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 to edit and print the Pictures.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 5.0
Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use image-editing program. This program enables users to upload still image and movie clips stored in your camera. You could also edit and retouch your photos, then add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates. ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ also includes a wide variety of printing options.
ArcSoft ShowBiz 1.3
Movie Making Software
ArcSoft ShowBiz 1.3 is an easy-to-use program that has everything you need to capture your home movies and create your own DVDs to share with friends or send to customers. It includes tools for editing your video footage, customizing DVD menus, and designing DVD photo slideshows!
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .
PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
DivX®/DivX® Doctor II
Advanced Digital Media Format
DivX lets you play, create and share digital video by turning bulky videos into lean, mean DivX files. The DivX® codec (short for compressor/ decompressor) can compress video to a convenient size without losing any noticeable quality and play those videos back on almost any device.
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QuickTime Player
Media Playing Software (Mac Only)
The QuickTime Player is an easy-to-use application for playing, interacting with or viewing any video, audio, VR, or graphic file that is compatible with QuickTime.
• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements;
For Windows ® Users
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• Pentium® III 800MHz or equivalent processor
• USB Port
• 128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
• 400MB free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
• DivX
PC
For Macintosh Users
• Mac® OS Version 9.2~X
• PowerMac G3 or higher
• USB Port
• 256MB RAM
• 400MB Free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
• DivX Doctor II
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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer
• Before Transferring Files
IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED
CD. PLEASE REFER TO “7 Installing the Software onto a Computer”.
PC
For Windows ® Users:
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
OK
VIDEO
OUT
USB
USB Series “A” plug connects to your computer
USB Series “Mini B” plug connects to your camera
1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Plug USB Series “A” plug into the socket marked on your computer.
3. Plug USB Series “Mini B” plug into the USB port on your camera.
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For Windows ® Users:
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to PC
PC
1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then you can see a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double click “100MEDIA”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the “100MEDIA” folder. Highlight the pictures or video clips and drag them to a folder of your choice.
You can also create sub-folders to group them or use the ArcSoft software to edit and manage the pictures.
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For Macintosh Users
• Transferring the Pictures and Video Clips to Mac
NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.
Mac
1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable, the systems will automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive named “Unlablled”.
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary on different versions of Mac OS systems.
4. Double click the folder “Unlabbled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside.
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and paste them to the hard disk.
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• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)
PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect the connection between the camera and the computer automatically.
When connect the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression 5.0 will launch on your desktop automatically.
PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect any new photos in the camera.
Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer.
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You can select the destination which the photos are copied to.
Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button to confirm.
Click “OK” to start copying.
The photos have been copied to the computer successfully. You can start to use the PhotoImpression 5.0 to edit the photos.
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• Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please call your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card for hot line contact details.
Symptom
I receive an error message when I am installing Polaroid
Studio 4 Camera
Driver.
Problem
Polaroid Studio 4
Camera Driver does not load.
Solution
Shut down all other applications and attempt to reinstall the driver.
Check the USB controller in your BIOS if they are activated. If these do not work, contact your national Customer
Support representative.
Check all cable connections are secured.
I cannot upload images to the PC.
Connection failure.
My Studio 4 camera cannot be recognized by the system.
Conflict with another camera driver or capture device.
I get a blurred image when uploading my images to my computer.
My Studio 4 Camera LCD screen shows icon. or
I cannot activate my digital camera by pressing the Power button.
There may be a momentary delay between pressing the shutter button and the actual exposure.
Insufficient battery power or batteries are missing. or
Batteries are no oriented correctly.
If you have another camera installed on your computer, remove it and its driver completely from your system to avoid conflicting with the Studio 4.
Hold your Studio 4 camera steadily until you hear a beep which indicates the exposure is completed.
Replace batteries. or
Orient batteries correctly.
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Symptom Problem
Camera suddenly powers off.
There is no response from the camera while pressing any buttons.
Auto power off function is activated. or
Batteries are dead.
Your camera may be affected by the electrostatic discharge. or
The LCD screen is frozen or the camera is hanged.
Image is not recorded when the Shutter button is pressed.
Camera is turned off. or
Memory is full.
Batteries are dead.
Solution
Turn the camera on. or
Replace batteries.
Remove and re-install the battery or batteries to reset the camera. Your valuable data stored in the camera will not be lost.
Turn the camera on. or
Delete images you no longer need, or use another memory card.
Replace batteries. Camera powers off during self-timer countdown.
Recorded pictures are not saved in memory.
Color of the playback pictures is different from the picture on the LCD screen during recording.
Camera powers off before the save operation is complete. or
Remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Sunlight or light from another source is shinning directly into the lens during recording.
If the low battery indicator displays on the LCD screen, replace with new batteries. or
Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Position the camera so that sunlight does not shine directly onto the lens.
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Symptom
My CD installation wizard does not work.
I cannot upload the images from the internal memory of the
Studio 4 camera to PC.
Problem
The auto installation file is switched to off.
The CD ROM is disconnected.
The SD Card is inserted inside the SD Card slot.
The video clip (AVI) file cannot be played.
DivX codec is not installed yet.
Solution
Go to the computer desktop Right click on “My Computer”. Click
“Properties”. Select “Device
Manager”. Double click on “CD-Rom”, double click on “CD-R” (Normally the manufacturer’s name). Click on “ Setting . Ensure “Auto insert notification “ is ticked and the “ disconnect “ is ticked. If you change the settings the computer will ask you to restart your PC. Click “ Yes “
You can manually start it by going to the Windows Desktop, double click
“My Computer”, double click your
CD ROM icon and finally double click
“INSTALL-E.EXE” file.
The memory card with a higher priority than the internal memory for image storage or image transfer or delete.
Download and install the DivX or DivX
Doctor II from CD
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our web site: http://www.polaroid-digital.com
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10 Getting Help
• Polaroid-digital Online Services
Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com
• Customer Support
Questions? Need Help? Call us at 1-877-388-3779 (USA),
1-866-722-0866 (Mexico), 1-888-235-0808 (Canada).
Monday thru Friday, 10 am-7 pm EST and Sat 10 am-4 pm
EST Or visit us at http://www.polaroid-digital.com
• ArcSoft Software Help
For United States
ArcSoft HQ Support Center
(Fremont, CA 94538)
Tel.: 1-510-979-5599
Fax: 1-510-440-7978
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/
For Europe
ArcSoft Europe Support Center
(Ireland)
Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001
E-mail: [email protected] support
For Japan For Taiwan
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)
Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392
Fax: +81-3-5795-1397
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp
For Latin America
E-mail:[email protected]
For China
ArcSoft China Support Center
(Hangzhou)
Tel.: +86-571-88210575
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/
ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan)
Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355
Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).
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11 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Picture Resolution
Lens
LCD Screen
• Sensor:
- 1/1.8 inch
- 3.2 Mega Pixels CMOS
• Type: 5 elements plus IR filter
• Aperture: F 3.5
• Focal Length: f=8.66 mm
• Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 3.2 ft to ∞ (1 m to ∞)
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface to the subject.)
• Focus Zones: center-zone
1.5” TFT color panel
ISO Speed
Exposure Control
Auto
-/+2 EV in 0.5 increments
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Shutter Speed
White Balance
Storage
File Format
Power Supply
Self-timer
Tripod Socket
Connectivity
Dimension
Operating System
Electronic shutter 1/1000 sec ~ 1/10 sec
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
• Internal Memory: 16MB (11MB for data storage)
• External Memory: supports SD card up to 1 GB (not included)
• Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format
2 x AA-size batteries (included)
10 seconds with beep sound
Yes
• With computer via USB cable (included)
• With TV via video cable (included)
• Size: (W) 92 mm x (D) 35 mm x (H) 74 mm
• Weight: Approximately 125g excluding batteries or card
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE,
Me, 2000 or XP
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X
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• Storage Capacities
The charts below indicate the approximate numbers of pictures and length of video clips the camera can hold at each setting based on the internal memory and different capacities of SD card.
Recordable Images
Resolution Quality 32MB SD
Units: Images
64MB SD
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
52
68
87
170
227
228
20
27
34
33
45
56
140
183
221
457
545
551
55
72
91
91
127
148
280
366
442
914
1090
1102
110
144
182
182
254
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Resolution
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
Quality
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD 1GB SD
220 440 880 1760
288
384
576
768
1152
1536
2304
3072
364
508
592
560
532
728
1016
1184
1120
1064
1456
2032
1368
2240
2128
2912
4064
4736
4480
4256
884
1828
2180
2204
1768
3656
4360
4408
3536
7312
8720
8816
7072
14624
17440
17632
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Recordable Video Length
16MB Internal Memroy
(11MB for data storage)
32MB SD
64MB SD
128MB SD
Resolution Quality
640 x 480 Fine
Normal
320 x 240
640 x 480
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Units: Minute
Video clips can be taken
0.46
0.5
1
1.2
1.2
1.3
6
7
4.8
5.2
12
3
3.5
2.4
2.6
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256MB SD
512MB SD
1GB SD
Resolution Quality
640 x 480 Fine
320 x 240
640 x 480
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
Normal
Video clips can be taken
9.6
10.4
24
28
19.2
20.8
48
56
38.4
41.6
96
112
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of trees in autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary.
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• Uninstall the Camera Driver (PC)
For Windows® Users:
PC
1. Click Windows Start button.
2. Go to Setting -> Control Panel.
3. Double-click “Add or Remove Program”.
4. Choose the “Polaroid Studio 4 Camera” and Click “Change/Remove” to uninstall it.
5. The driver will be removed automatically.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode
Still Image Mode
Video Mode
Setup Mode
Description
Image Resolution
Quality
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Color
Self-timer
Video Resolution
Quality
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Color
Self-timer
Contrast
Sharpness
Audio
Beep
Date / Time Display
Driver Type
TV
Frequency
Auto Power Off
Language
Fine
0
Auto
Normal
Off
Normal
Normal
On
Default
2048 x 1536
Fine
0
Auto
Normal
Off
640x480
On
Date & Time
Mass Storage
PAL
60Hz for USA / 50Hz for Europe
1 minute
English
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NOTE:
The default language for the LCD screen may vary with different countries and regions.
• Using Your Batteries
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
WARNING!
• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
• Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries).
• Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
• Insert the batteries in the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions;
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions.
Camera Cautions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim.
• Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 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 needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the
Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product.
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Table of contents
- 7 1 Getting Started
- 7 • What can I Do with My Camera?
- 7 • What can I Do with My Digital Pictures?
- 7 • What can I Do with my Video Clips ?
- 8 • Camera Package Contents
- 9 • Installing the Batteries
- 9 • Turning the Camera On and Off
- 10 • Checking the Battery Power Level
- 10 • How to Navigate Menus
- 12 2 Camera Setting
- 12 • Checking Camera Status
- 14 • Camera Modes
- 15 • Drive Mode
- 16 • Setting the Current Date and Time
- 17 • Setting Date/Time Display On/Off
- 18 • Auto Power Save Settings
- 19 • Setting the Beep Sound On/Off
- 20 • Setting Frequency
- 21 • Setting Display Language
- 22 • Resetting to Default Settings
- 23 • Formatting the Internal Memory
- 24 • Viewing Firmware Version
- 25 • Turning the Information Display and the LCD Screen On/Off
- 26 3 Taking Pictures
- 27 • Taking a Picture
- 28 • Setting Self-timer
- 29 • Zoom Feature
- 30 • Setting Image Resolution and Quality
- 32 • Setting Exposure Compensation
- 33 • Setting the White Balance
- 34 • Setting Photo Effect
- 35 4 Recording Video Clips
- 35 • Recording Video Clips
- 36 • Setting Video Resolution and Quality
- 38 • Adjusting the Brightness Contrast
- 39 • Setting Sharpness
- 40 • Setting Audio Recording On/Off
- 41 5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video clips
- 41 • Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen
- 42 • Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
- 44 • Playing the Video Clip
- 45 • Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
- 46 • Delete Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
- 47 • View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV
- 49 6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
- 49 • Using the SD Card
- 54 7 Installing the Software onto a Computer
- 54 • Installing the Software
- 56 • Software Included with Your Camera
- 57 • Computer System Requirements
- 58 8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer
- 58 • Before Transferring Files
- 58 • Connecting to Your Computer
- 59 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to PC
- 60 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Mac
- 61 • PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)
- 63 9 Troubleshooting Problems
- 63 • Troubleshooting
- 66 10 Getting Help
- 66 • Polaroid-digital Online Services
- 66 • Customer Support
- 66 • ArcSoft Software Help
- 67 11 Appendix
- 67 • Technical Specifications
- 69 • Storage Capacities
- 73 • Uninstall the Camera Driver (PC)
- 74 • Camera Default Settings
- 75 • Using Your Batteries
- 76 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
- 76 • Regulatory Information