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Quickstart Card

Whats in the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera Creative Kit?

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Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera Four AA batteries Camera-to-computer cable (RS-232C serial cable) Camera case Wrist strap Camera-to-TV cable (video cable) Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM & Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro Software CD-ROM AC power adapter AC power adapter cord Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 QuickStart Card

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Camera Features

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a Lens setting slider b Status panel c Shutter button d Power switch e Play/record mode button f

Menu mode ON button

LCD display Next/self-timer button
k Previous/flash button l
LCD display ON/OFF button (serial connector)
m Camera-to-computer connector n AC adapter connector o Camera-to-TV connector p Green LED q Optical viewfinder
g Erase/SFN (resolution) button h Thumbnail display/EV setting

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a Self-timer LED indicator b Optical viewfinder c Hand grip d Flash

Bottom View

a LCD brightness adjustment dial b Tripod socket c Battery compartment latch

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Status Panel

Flash setting:

Autoflash (default setting) Flash fires automatcally when needed. Fill flash Use when light is behind subject or on cloudy days. No flash setting Flash does not fire. Use where flash is prohibited or when shooting a metallic or shiny surface.
Resolution mode S-F-N c (4 MB internal memory):
Superfine Fine (default) Normal mode

640 x 480 resolution

22 pictures 45 pictures 90 pictures

1024 x 768 resolution

Superfine Fine (default) Normal mode 12 pictures 25 pictures 50 pictures

Image counter:

Number of images left in memory (Record mode) Current picture number in sequence (Playback mode)

Battery status

This icon indicates the power status of the batteries in your camera

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Function Buttons
Press the Erase ( in Playback mode. Press the SFN ( button in Record mode to set image resolution. ) ) button to delete images
Press the Menu ( button to turn on the LCD Display Menu. )
Press the Playback button ( ) to review pictures and choose options in Playback mode. Press the Record button ( ) to take
Press the Multiple Display grid icon ( to review pictures in Playback mode. Press the EV button ( ) in Record mode to manually change the Exposure Value (EV) (including f-stop and shutter speed). )
pictures and choose options in Record mode.

LCD Display.

Press the ON/OFF button ( ) to turn the power on and off to the LCD display.
Press the minus button ( ) to go to a previous selection on the LCD Display menu. Press the flash button ( ) to change flash settings in Record mode.
Press the plus button ( ) to go to the next selection in the LCD Diplay menu. Press the self-timer button ( to use the self-timer in Record mode. )

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Preparing the Camera
Insert the wrist strap through the ring on the side of the camera. Push the opposite end of the strap through the loop and pull.
Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera.
Insert four AA-batteries into the compartment as shown.

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Taking a Picture
You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD display. Use the optical viewfinder to save batteries. Use the LCD display when using the macro lens to take close-ups of subjects.

To take a picture:

Turn the camera on. Select the lens: Normal lens 18 - infiniti Macro lens 8 - 18 c Check the status panel. See the other side of this card for more information. d Turn on the LCD viewfinder or look through the optical viewfinder. Frame your subject. e Press the shutter button.
Questions? Need help? 1-800-432-days a week, 8 am - 8 pm EST www.polaroid.com

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Transferring Pictures to Your Computer
Note: To transfer images, Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software must be installed on your computer.

1 Turn off your computer

and any peripherals (scanner, printer).
2 Connect the serial cable
to the serial port on your computer.

3 Connect the other end

to the serial port (DIGITAL) on the camera.

4 Connect one end of the

AC adapter to the AC adapter connector (DC IN 7V) on the camera.

5 Connect the other end

of the cable to an AC power outlet.
6 Turn on your computer. 7 Turn on your camera. 8 Double-click the PhotoMAX icon your
desktop to open the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software
9 Click Get Photo. Click From Album or Camera. Click

Download from Camera.

To find out more about Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software, see the Quickstart Guide included in the software CD-ROM case.

2. Load 4 AA-size batteries into the compartment.
Make sure the + and - terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment, or the camera will not function. Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries of different types (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers. 3. Close the battery compartment cover. Make sure it is closed securely. Caution: If you are not going to be using your camera for an extended length of time or if the batteries are dead, remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion. Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty. Some tips for extending the life of your batteries: Use the optical viewfinder to take pictures. Prolonged use of the LCD display shortens the life of the batteries. Use the AC adapter to review images on the LCD. Use the AC adapter to review images on your TV.
Connecting the AC adapter
Using the Optional Memory Card
Images are stored in the 4 MB flash memory in the Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera. The images you take with your camera also can be stored on a removable memory card. The memory card is an optional ATA-compatible memory device that gives your camera additional memory. With additional memory you can store more images or images of higher quality. CompactFlash card maximum size: 48MB. You need an external device to transfer images from the memory card to your computer. You also can transfer images from the memory card to a Laptop computer using the PCMCIA slot. When you use a memory card, the images are stored on the card and not in the flash memory in the camera. Note: If an unformatted memory card is installed in the camera when you turn on the camera, the card is formatted automatically. You also can manually format the memory card.
To insert the memory card:
1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the memory compartment.
Insert the memory card into the slot.
Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot. Note: The camera prompts you to format the memory card if it is not formatted. The camera displays the format menu on the LCD display.
To remove the memory card
1. Press the button next to the card and pull the card out from the slot.
Close the memory compartment door.
Formatting the flash memory and a memory card
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. 3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Format Memory icon. 4. Press the shutter button to display the Format screen. 5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to format the flash memory and the memory card. Press the Previous/Flash button to cancel the operation. Warning: Once you format the flash memory or a memory card, all images are erased and cannot be retrieved - they are gone forever! Before you format the flash memory or a memory card, transfer the images to your computer.

Flash Setting The flash fires automatically. The autoexposure sensor determines when lighting conditions require additional light. This is the default camera setting. The flash fires for every picture. Use fill flash when there is a light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows. Use on cloudy days. The flash does not fire. Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror. 6. Take a picture:
If you want to Use the optical viewfinder
Then a. Look through the optical viewfinder on the back of the camera. b. Frame the image.

Use the LCD display

a. Press the LCD display button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD display. b. Point the camera at your subject and frame the image.
7. Once you have composed your picture, press the shutter button. A preview of your picture and the Delete Now? message appears on the LCD display. Press the Erase/SFN button if you do not want to save this image. The green LED next to the optical viewfinder blinks. When the LED stops blinking, you can take another picture.
Tips for Taking Great Pictures
Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead. Use the fill flash setting if there is a light behind your subject.
In low light level conditions, use a tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure. Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13C (55F) or above 35C (95F)), which can affect battery performance. Keep the subject within the flash range (18 in. to 10 ft. (0.45m to 3m)). Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid hot spots in your pictures. You can use the fill flash setting if you cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects. Periodically clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD display on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues.
Using the PDC 700 Digital Camera Controls
Use the LCD display and function buttons on the back of the camera to set the camera controls:

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Multiple Display/EV* button Erase/SFN* button Menu Mode button Play*/Record mode button LCD display Next/Self-timer* button Previous/Flash* button LCD display

*Power on defaults.

Changing flash options
You can select two different flash modes, or disable the flash. Press the Previous/Flash button on the back of the camera until you see one of the icons in the following table on the Status panel: The flash fires automatically when the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light. This is the default flash setting. The flash fires for every picture. Use fill flash when there is a light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows. Use on cloudy days. The flash does not fire. Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror. Note: The camera remains in the flash mode you select until you choose another flash mode. If you are taking flash pictures and your subjects are 1.5 to 3 feet from the camera, your picture might be overexposed. You may need to compensate for this by changing the Exposure Value (EV). You can take the picture and preview the exposure on the LCD display. If you think the picture is overexposed, you can delete the image, change the EV (-0.5 or -1.0 EV), and retake the picture.

Setting the Auto Power Off time
Use this option to set the number of minutes before the camera power is shut off automatically. This option saves battery life.
To set the Auto Power Off time:
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. 3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Set Auto Power Off icon. 4. Press the shutter button to display the Auto Power Off screen.
5. Press the shutter button to change the number of minutes (up to 99 minutes). Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the second digit. 6. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the OK icon. 7. Press the shutter button to save the setting and to close the Auto Power Off screen.

Setting playback mode

Use this option to set the playback mode to Manual or Auto. In Manual mode, you need to use the Next/Self-timer and Previous/Flash buttons to scroll through the images. In Auto mode, the camera displays each image in memory automatically. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. 3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Set Auto Play icon. 4. Press the shutter button to toggle between the settings. 5. Press the Menu Mode button to exit.
Displaying information on the LCD display
Mode Record Displays. Date Icon if connected to the AC adapter Self-timer icon if the timer is set Time and date Number of the image in memory Image quality Flash setting Resolution Play mode icon
To display information on the LCD display:
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon. 3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move cursor to the Information icon 4. Press the shutter button to toggle between the settings. 5. Press the Menu Mode button to exit.
Adjusting the LCD display brightness
Turn the LCD dial (a) on the bottom of the camera with your fingernail or a small coin to adjust the brightness of the LCD display. Turn the dial to the right to darken the display and to the left to lighten it.

Using the self-timer

Use this feature to include yourself in your picture.

To use the self-timer:

1. Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support. 2. Turn on the camera. Set the resolution, flash, and distance settings, if needed. 3. Compose your picture in the viewfinder. Plan where you will appear in the picture. 4. Press the Next/Self-timer button. The red LED on the front of the camera is lit. 5. Press the shutter button to activate the self-timer. You have 10 seconds to get into the picture. The red LED on the front of the camera next to the viewfinder blinks as the self-timer counts down.

Managing Stored Pictures

Viewing Pictures
View images on the LCD display one image at a time or as thumbnails (nine at a time). 1. Turn on the camera. 2. View images: To view. One image at a time Do the following. a. Select the playback mode. b. Press the Play/Record mode c. Press the Play/Record mode again to return to Record mode. button. button

Thumbnail images

a. Press the Play/Record mode

button.

Note: You cannot view thumbnail images in Auto Play mode. b. Press the Multiple Display/EV button.
c. Press the Next/Self-time r or the Previous/Flash buttons to scroll through the images if there are more than nine images stored in memory. d. Press the Play/Record to Record mode. button to return
Copying images to the memory card
This frees up flash memory so you can take more pictures.

To copy images:

1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon. 3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Copy Film to Card icon. 4. Press the shutter button. One of the following messages appears on the LCD display: None Moved - no images were moved because the memory card is full or is not installed in the camera. Partially Moved - some of the images were moved. There is no more space on the card. Totally Moved - all the images were moved successfully.

Erasing Images

You can erase selected images or erase all images from memory. Erasing selected images: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Play/Record Mode button. 3. Do one of the following: Press the Next/Self-time r button to find the image that you want to erase. Press the Multiple Display/EV button if you want to view the images as thumbnails. Press the Next/Self-timer or Previous/Flash button to select the image that you want to erase. Press the Multiple Display/EV button to view the selected image.
4. Press the Erase/SFN button to display the Erase screen.
5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to erase the image from the camera memory or the memory card. Press the Previous/Flash button to close the Erase screen without erasing any images. Warning: Once you erase an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! Before you erase any images, transfer the images to your computer. If you have a memory card, copy the images to the card and remove the card from the camera.

Erasing all images from memory
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon. 3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Erase All icon.
4. Press the shutter button to display the Erase All screen.
5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to erase all the images in the camera memory. Press the Previous/Flash button to close the Erase All screen without erasing any images. Warning: Once you erase an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! Before you erase any images, transfer the images to your computer. If you have a memory card, copy the images to the card and remove the card from the camera.
Displaying Images on a TV (NTSC only)
View the images stored in your camera on any TV equipped with a video input terminal. 1. Turn off the TV and turn off the camera. 2. Plug one end of the video cable into the video input connector on the TV.
3. Open the side compartment on your camera and the plug the other end of the video cable into the VIDEO OUT connector. 4. Turn on the TV and set the channel used for video input. For more information about using your TV for video input, refer to the manufacturer's manual for your TV. 5. Turn on the camera. The camera is in Record mode. 6. Press the Play/Record Mode button to enter Play mode. Use the Next/Selftimer and Previous/Flash buttons to review the images one at a time. Press the Multiple Display/EV button to view the images as thumbnails.
Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software
Minimum System Requirements:
IBM Compatible computer with a mouse Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows MB of RAM (32 MB recommended) 90 MB available hard drive space Hi-Color display adapter (True Color recommended) 16-bit display card (24-bit display card recommended) Color monitor 2X or faster CD-ROM drive Sound card (recommended) It is recommended that you set your display to 24-bit color (True Color) or 16-bit color (High Color). True color provides millions of colors and gives a more realistic representation of your images.

Getting Started

Before you begin to discover the fun and exciting features of using your Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software, do the following: 1. Create digital images of your favorite things. You can use a digital camera image, Web image, photo CD image, or scanned image with your PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. 2. Turn off your computer. 3. Connect one end of the serial cable to the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the digital port on the digital camera.

7. Click

to sort the images in your album.

8. Click

to delete the selected image from your album.
Note: You are not deleting the image from your hard drive, you are just removing the image from the album.
9. Double-click the image that you want to edit or click album manager window.

to close the

Edit photo tools:
Crop Image - changes your image so that only the selected area remains Copy Area - copies the selected area of your image to the Clipboard. You then can paste the copied area to another section of your image
Paste - pastes the contents of the Clipboard into your image. You also can paste into another application (for example, a word-processing application) Discard Selection - removes the selection outline from the image Rotate 90 - turns the selected part of the image counterclockwise 90-degrees Fill Display - enlarges the image in the image tray Select All - selects the entire image Select Inverse - selects the opposite of what is currently selected Flip Horizontal - reverses entire image (or part of the image )on a horizontal axis Flip Vertical - reverses entire image (or selected part of the image) on a vertical axis.
Image tray toolbar tools:
Select - selects a rectangular area on your image Select None - removes the selection box from all parts of the image that are currently selected Zoom in - increases the displayed portion of your image (the actual size of the image does not change although the image looks bigger) Zoom out - decreases the displayed portion of your image (the actual size of the image does not change, although the image looks smaller) Grabber enables you to work on different parts of the image in the image tray (this tool works only when you zoom in or zoom out the image) Freehand Rotate - rotates the selected part of the image Add Text - adds text in different fonts, colors, and sizes to your picture
Retouch photo tool palette:
Ellipse Select - selects an area of your image Freehand Select - selects an area by outlining it (like tracing with a pencil) Move Image - moves the mask (shape of the selected area, or selection box) and the part of the image within the mask to another part of your image Magic Wand - selects connected areas of your image that are the same color Resize - increases or decreases the size of your selection Bucket Fill - adds color to connected areas of the same color Paintbrush - adds color, as if you are painting with a paintbrush

Pen - adds color as if you are writing with a pen
Airbrush - adds the active color as if you are spray painting with an airbrush; the edges of the stroke are more diffused than those created with the Paintbrush tool Clone - copies an area of the image and uses it to paint elsewhere on image Eraser - erases color or part of the image that you moved to another area; use the Select tool to select the part of the image that you want to erase Eyedropper - selects and changes your active color by picking a color directly from your image Smudge - blends neighboring colors together by smudging the edges of color; select the Brush Palette tool button to change the size and shape of the brush Wet Brush - imitates the effect of a watercolor brush Gradient Fill - fills a selected area with a blend or gradation of colors
Special Effects tool palette:
To apply an effect: 1. Scroll with the up and down arrows to display the effect you want in the special effects tool palette: 2. Adjust the intensity to the desired level. View the result in the preview window. 3. Click the desired effect button to apply the effect to your image. The image tray now shows the result of the special effect on your image. To undo an effect: 1. Click undo if you do not want to keep an effect you have just applied. Note: The undo tool undoes up to the last 10 actions. 2. Click redo to reapply the effect that you undid in step 1.
Using the Function Keys for Editing
Function Key F2 Opens The Image Size window, which lets you change the size of your image. You can maintain the aspect ratio (if you change the height, the width changes in proportion and vice versa). The Brightness and Contrast window, which lets you adjust the tonal range of the image. You can change the brightness and contrast for all RGB values or for each value individually. The Hue and Saturation window, which lets you change the hue (wavelength of light reflected from or transmitted through an object) or the saturation (the strength or purity of the color). Saturation represents the amount of gray in proportion to the hue. The Tone Adjustment window, which lets you adjust the highlights, midtones, and shadows. You also can let the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software make the adjustment for you automatically.

To print an image using Print It!: 1. Open the image that you want to print.

3. Click

4. Click Printer Setup to open the Print Setup dialog box. a. Select Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel from the Name: list if needed. To print to a different printer, select that printer name from the Name: list. b. Select Portrait or Landscape.
c. Select Properties to open the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window. You may need to change the film type, enable or disable preview mode, enable or disable IQA Technology, change the number of copies, or change the intensity of the image. d. Click OK. 5. Enter a description (limit of 45 alphanumeric characters and spaces) of your image in the Description field. The description appears below your printed image. If you do not want to print a description of the image, leave this space blank. The description does not print on your image if the image fills the entire image area on the film. 6. Enter the number of copies you want to print in the Copies field. 7. Select your image and drag it to where you want it to appear on the picture. You can select Hori-centered to center your image horizontally, or select Vert-centered to center your image vertically. 8. Drag the Output slider to set the size of your printed image. Note: For the best results, set the dpi to 160. The larger the image, the lower the resolution and quality of the printed image. 9. Click Print. If Using Preview is selected on the Graphics tab on the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window, a preview of your image appears (go to step 10):
If Using Preview is not selected, the image prints directly to the Photo Printer. 10.Click the printer icon on the preview window. The green LED on the printer blinks while the picture is processing. The picture ejects from the Photo Printer when it is done processing. The picture is dry as soon as it is ejected and can be handled immediately. However, for the first few minutes, do not shake or bend the picture. Allow several minutes to develop fully saturated colors. Handle the picture only by the edges.
Using the PhotoPrinter Software
Use the PhotoPrinter software to print multiple copies of the same image on the same page. You can print different sizes of the same image on the same page.
3. Select one of the layout options at the bottom of the window. Use the left and right arrows to display more layout options. 4. Select the number of copies. 5. Click Printer Setup if you need to change printer settings. 6. Click Print. 7. Click the close button in the upper-right corner of the window to close the PhotoPrinter software.

Using the Internet Options (Note: As of 1/2001 WebCannon! is not supported.)
Click on the function button bar for exciting ways to share your images with friends, family, and everyone else on the World Wide Web. You can send your image in postcard-style multimedia greetings with Multimedia Email. Or create and post your own custom Web site, complete with your images with WebCannon!.

Creating a Web Site

WebCannon! lets you create your own Web site with a variety of easy-to-use templates. Tip: To get help, select Intro on the WebCannon! main window or press the right mouse button to display an options menu. Select Help from the options menu. To create a Web site:
1. Click New to create a new Web site. 2. Choose the category (Personal, Forms, Slideshow, Business) and a style for the page you want to create and click OK. Click the Previous and the Next buttons to display different types of pages for the style you selected. Note the hints at the top of the window.
3. Enter the name of your new Web site and click OK. Limit the name to eight alphanumeric characters. 4. Move the cursor over an element or any blank space on the window and press the right mouse button to display an options menu. Note: Edit options vary depending on where you place your cursor. 5. Select an option from the menu. Other dialog boxes or windows may open depending on which option you choose. 6. Press the right mouse button on the background and select Done from the menu to close and save your Web page. 7. Click Quit to close WebCannon!.
Sending Multimedia E-mail
Multimedia Email lets you make entertaining multimedia postcards for any special occasion, holiday, or other event. E-mail them to friends and family for a lasting memory! Note: You must have an account with an Internet service provider to send e-mail. Note: We recommend leaving your PhotoMAX CD-ROM in the drive for complete audio help and access to a collection of backgrounds, voices, and videos. Your computer must be on-line to send e-mail. To make a Multimedia E-mail postcard: 1. Choose a background
Click Background to display the supplied backgrounds. Select a category of backgrounds and then double-click the background that you want to use. 2. Add an image
Click Include Image if you want to include an image on your postcard. Select an image file from the list. If you had an image in the PhotoMAX image tray, it appears on your postcard by default. You can use this image, or select a different image. Click Image to display the image tools. You can select an image, crop your image, or acquire your image from a TWAIN-compliant device (for example, your PhotoMAX Photo Scanner). Click Crop if you want to select part of the image. Click Acquire to get your image from a digital camera or scanner. Select the device from the Sources: list. Click Help to display more information about the task. Click Done to return to the main window options.

1. Click Creative Gallery. Make sure the CD is installed in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the PhotoFantasy button. 3. Select a Fantasy 4. Select a Photo When you open PhotoFantasy, the image in the image tray becomes the default image for Selected Photo. 5. Create a Fantasy Adjust your image to fit the background with the PhotoFantasy tool palette. 6. Save your image to your hard drive or a diskette, or print your image. To get help in PhotoFantasy, move the cursor over the field for which you want help and press the right mouse button. A help message appears.

Using Sticker Store

Sticker Store Deluxe lets you add your own images to greeting cards and envelopes, stickers and ID badges, and T-shirts. You also can use templates and graphics that are included with Sticker Store Deluxe. Tip: To get help, select Help Topics from the Sticker Store Help menu. Select Tutorials from the Help Topics window to learn more about how to create cards, stickers, T-shirts, and envelopes. To use Sticker Store: 1. Click Creative Gallery. 2. Click the Sticker Store Deluxe button.
3. Click the Project tab.
Select the type of project that you want to create (for example, cards and envelopes, stickers, or T-shirt designs) and follow the prompts. If you are making a card, you are asked where you want to place the image (front, back, or inside the card). If you are making a sticker, the image appears automatically in the first sticker location. If you are making at T-shirt, the image is placed on the Tshirt automatically.

4. Click the Design tab.

Select from one of the many different designs. You can add your image to any of the supplied designs.
5. Click the Graphics tab.
You can import your own images from your hard drive, or acquire your images from the PDC 300 or PDC 640 Digital Camera, or the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner. You also can use any of the many images that are included with Sticker Store.

6. Click the Text tab.

You can add text in different fonts and sizes to your project.

Click the Effects tab.

Click Enable Text Effects to add special effects to the selected text. You can add color and shadows and bend your text around your image. 8. Print your project.
PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting
Problem The Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the camera Solution Make sure you turn on the camera and then your turn on your computer. Close the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software, turn on the camera, and then open the software again. Connect the PDC 700 Digital Camera serial cable to the RS232C serial port on the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the serial cable port on the camera. Make sure the AC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the camera and to an outlet. Make sure the cables are attached firmly to the camera and to the back of the computer. Slide the power button to the right. Position the + and - terminals correctly in the battery compartment. Replace the batteries. Use the recommended AC adapter. Replace the batteries.

No power

Low Battery indicator on the Status panel
Wait until the green LED next to the optical viewfinder stops blinking. If you have taken the maximum number of images, transfer the images to your computer and delete the images from memory. Make sure the memory card is inserted correctly in the memory compartment. If the camera is connected to your computer, use the software controls to take a picture, or disconnect the camera from the computer. Check the flash mode icon on Flash does not work the Status panel. Cycle through the flash options to turn on the flash if it was disabled. Wait until the green LED next to the optical viewfinder stops blinking. Replace the batteries. No signal on the TV monitor while Use the specified cable to connect the the camera is on camera and the TV monitor. Cannot take a picture
The PDC 700 Digital Camera works but other TWAIN devices (for example, a scanner) do not work after you installed the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software
If your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera is working properly and you are having difficulty with other TWAIN devices (for example, a scanner), do the following: 1. Use the Windows Explorer to search for the following files in your Windows and Windows\System folders: TWAIN.DLL TWAIN_32.DLL TWUNK_16.EXE TWUNK_32.EXE If you have copies of these files in both folders, look at the dates on each of the files. Note: If you do not see these files in the Windows Explorer, you may have DLL files hidden. Select View>Options from the Windows Explorer menu. Select Show all files. 2. If the copies of these files in the Windows\System folder are older that the copies of the files in the Windows folder, rename the files in the Windows\System folder or move them to a temporary directory. 3. Try your TWAIN device again. If this solves the problem, then you can remove the files that you renamed or moved. 4. If the problems persist, call for assistance.

Contacting Polaroid

You can call Polaroid toll-free within the U.S.A. at 1-800-897-0356, 7 days a week, 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. When calling with a technical question, ask for an Electronic Imaging or a Digital Imaging Specialist. Please identify the Polaroid product and its serial number (if applicable). If possible, have your system running the software when you call. We offer a variety of Customer Support Services. Call us for details and applicable fees. Outside the U.S.A., contact the Polaroid office nearest you.

Internet Support

Technical support is available via the Internet. Visit our Web site at: www.polaroid.com
PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

Camera precautions

Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Return your digital camera to your authorized Polaroid service provider for all maintenance and repairs. Keep the camera away from water and other liquids because moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Make sure not to get the camera wet if you are using it in the rain, at the seashore, or any other location where there is the possibility of exposure to liquids. Turn off the power to the camera and unplug the AC adapter immediately if water or any other liquids get into the camera. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of electrical shock or fire. Do not open the battery compartment or unplug the AC adapter when the green LCD light on the back of the camera is flashing. If the camera loses power while processing a new image, the new image cannot be stored and can cause corruption of other stored images. Do not touch the LCD screen. Keep memory cards away from heat, moisture, static electricity, and magnetic fields. Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Do not expose the camera to excessive heat or excessive cold. Do not leave the camera in an automobile where it can be exposed to extremes in temperature (below 13C (55F) or above 35C (95F)).

Battery precautions

Only use AA alkaline, NiMH, NiCad, or lithium batteries with this camera. Never mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers. Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations. Remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to use the camera for extended periods of time. Remove dead batteries from the camera. Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause significant damage to your camera. Note: Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the One Year Limited Warranty.

Camera specifications

Optics Optical Viewfinder and LCD Display: 1.8 inch LCD Monitor Lens aperture: F 3.5 Lens focal range: 33.75 mm equivalent 135 mm camera Electronic shutter: 1/30 sec to 1/10,000sec 1034 x 779 CCD image sensor Speed: ISO 160 equivalent Flash: range is 18 in. to 10 ft. (0.45m to 3m) (normal) Images Compression: JPEG Color: 24-bit (millions of colors) XGA (1024 x 768) and VGA (640 x 480) resolution modes XGA optical resolution directly from memory card (998x760) Superfine Image Quality mode XGA mode: 12 images/4 MB camera memory 1/8 Compression Ratio VGA mode: 22 images Fine Image Quality mode XGA mode: 25 images/4 MB camera memory 1/15 Compression Ratio VGA mode: 45 images Normal Image Quality mode