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Studio 4

Digital Video Camera

User Guide

www.polaroid-digital.com

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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Polaroid Studio 4

ML 0105

Part no.: OM837657 R1

Printed in China

Quick Guide

Digital Imaging Products

Bedford, MA 01730-1434

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.

TBA TBA

TBA

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

17:00

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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

17:00

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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

01. 19. 2005

SELECT

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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

01. 19. 2005

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

01. 19. 2005

Playback mode

1/0001

PLAY

17:00

01. 19. 2005

SELECT

Press

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”.

17:00

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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

Icons shown on LCD

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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.

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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

320X240

SELECT SET

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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

SELECT SET

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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 icon is shown on the LCD screen when a picture is selected.

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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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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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NOTE:

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

SET

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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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• 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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