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Setting the Date Stamp On and Off
Use the Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures and video clips. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date before setting the date stamp on. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in Setup Menu on page 17 to access the Setup menu.

DATE STAMP

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 86 for more details. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in Setup Menu on page 17 to access the Setup menu.
RETURN TO DEFAULT SETTING?
or Press the button to select YES or NO.
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in Setup Menu on page 17 to access the Setup menu.

REALLY WANT TO FORMAT?

FORMATTING.

FORMAT CANCEL

or Press the button to select FORMAT or CANCEL.
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 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. This setting is also available in Video mode.

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 being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored in the cameras internal memory or on a memory card.
Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash
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.

The PDC 3080 camera is designed with a 3X digital zoom feature. This feature lets you zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Press the Zoom In button to zoom in the subject image. Press the Zoom Out button to return to the normal size.
NOTE: This feature is available in Capture and Playback mode.
Setting the Image Size 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. Image Size Setting 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

1280 x 960 0016

IMAGE SIZE
Quality Setting Via the menu 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2048 x 1536 0012

QUALITY

HIGH NORMAL LOW EXIT

Via a short-cut button 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Pressing the Quality button will alter the picture quality setting.
The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 8MB / 16MB optional internal memory. You can expand the memory with SD card, please refer to Capacity of SD Card on page 84 for further details.
Quality Image Size 2048 x x x x or 19 pictures 8 or 23 pictures 10 or 30 pictures 26 or 78 pictures 4 or 12 pictures 10 or 31 pictures 15 or 46 pictures 41 or 124 pictures 5 or 15 pictures 13 or 41 pictures 20 or 62 pictures 51 or 154 pictures High Normal Low
NOTE: Scene complexity affects a pictures 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 you can store on the camera internal memory may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only. It is recommended to use the 2048 x 1536 resolution for printing.

Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -1.5EV to +1.5EV 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, etc. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

EXPOSURE

+ AUTO _
NOTE: A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A lower EV value is best for dark-colored subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. Exposure compensation returns to its standard default setting (AUTO) after you turn off and turn on the camera again.
Setting the White Balance for Pictures
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in a picture appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY TUNGSTEN
When shooting under these conditions: Automatic adjustment Outdoor daylight Cloudy Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting

Select this setting

4 Recording Audio and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Audio mode. 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.

Recording Audio Clips

00:00:30
NOTE: Change the drive mode from Still Image mode to audio mode before recording audio clips, since Still Image mode is the default capture mode. For more details, please refer to Drive Mode on page 16.

Recording Video Clips

Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The recording time displayed on the LCD screen will decrease and the icon will blink while recording.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn on the camera. Set the camera to Video mode. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording. 5. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording, or recording stops when the current memory is full.
NOTE: Change the drive mode from Still Image mode to Video mode before recording video clips, since Still Image mode is the default capture mode. For more details, please refer to Drive Mode on page 16.

Setting Video Resolution

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. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Video mode.

DRIVE MODE IMAGE SIZE WHITE BALANCE SETUP

320 x 240 00:01:02

640 x x 240
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 8MB / 16MB optional internal memory. You can expand the memory with a SD card. Resolution: 640 x x 240 Approx. 0.1 or 0.4 minute (10 fps) Approx. 0.3 or 0.9 minute (15 fps)
Setting the White Balance for Video Clips
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in the video clip appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Video mode.
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. For a detailed guideline on setting the Playback mode, please see Camera Mode on page 15.
Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Press the or button to view the pictures taken.
The icon is shown on the LCD screen when a picture is selected.
The currently displayed picture can be magnified up to 4 times using the Zoom In button. Press the Zoom Out button to view the picture in the original size.
Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 9 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD screen by using the thumbnail function. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Press the Zoom Out button and up to 9 picture and video clip files will be shown on the LCD screen at a time. The latest viewed file will be highlighted. 4. Use the and buttons to select a thumbnail file and view it in full screen by pressing the Zoom In button.

Auto Play

The Auto Play function enables you to view all the picture and video clip files stored in the camera one by one forward or backward on the LCD screen. You can activate the Auto Play function and make Auto Play direction and interval according to the following steps: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Press the Menu button and then press the down button to select the AUTO PLAY option. Set Auto Play Direction

AUTO PLAY

ON SETUP EXIT

DIRECTION INTERVAL EXIT

DIRECTION

FORWARD BACKWARD

Press the up or down button to choose the direction in which the camera will automatically run, and then press the OK button to confirm your choice.

Set Auto Play Interval

INTERVAL

1 SEC 10 SEC

Start Auto Play
The camera will automatically run from the first file or from the last file stored. Every file will display for the specified period according to your interval setting. You may press the OK button to stop the auto play. The auto play will keep running as long as there is power. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Use the or button to select the video clip you want to play. 4. Press the Shutter button to start playing a video clip. Press it again to stop.

The icon is shown on LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
IMPORTANT! Audio clips can only be played in PC/MAC when connected to the computer. Please refer to Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video clips to Your Computer for further details.

Playing the Video Clip

Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Use the or button to select the picture or video clip you want to protect.

PROTECT

ERASE PROTECT AUTO PLAY COPY TO CARD
LOCK THIS UNLOCK THIS LOCK ALL UNLOCK ALL
The icon appears on the information display when you review the protection status of the protected picture or video clip. To unprotect the protected picture or video clip, please repeat the above operation and choose UNLOCK THIS. The icon will disappear from the LCD screen.
Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
To unprotect all protected pictures and video clips, please repeat the above operation and choose UNLOCK ALL. The icon will disappear from the LCD screen.
Deleting One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Use the or button to select the picture or video clip you want to delete.

MENU ERASE

ERASE THIS ERASE ALL EXIT

2048X1536 1000-0012

ERASE THIS YES NO
You can cancel the deletion by choosing NO.
NOTE: Protected file can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips

FILE NOT FOUND

ERASE ALL YES NO
NOTE: Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. All deleted picture and video clips can not be recovered.

6 Print Settings

About PictBridge
PictBridge is a new industry standard that allows you to print images directly from a PictBridge enable digital still camera to a PictBridge compatible printer without using a photo editing software or a computer. Printing Procedures 1. Preparing the camera and the printer.

Camera Printer Be sure battery level is full before printing. Refer to the user guide that comes with your printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette, cartridge, etc.) as required.
Turn on the camera and the printer. 2. Selecting PictBridge mode Set the camera to Playback mode and select the PictBridge mode. Refer to page 50 for details. 3. Connecting the camera to the printer Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 51 for details. 4. Select print settings. Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 52 for details. 5. Printing Press the OK button to start printing.
Cancelling Printing Press the OK button to cancel printing the print job. The printer will stop printing and eject the paper. Printing Errors If for some reason an error occurs during or before printing, select CANCEL or CONTINUE.
PROGRESS 001/002 PRINTED 000 CANCEL CONTINUE

ERRORS CANCEL CONTINUE

NOTE: Please refer to the printers user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume once the problem is solved. Printing operation may still fail with some errors even if you press the OK button after selecting CONTINUE. In that case, select CANCEL and press the OK button.
Selecting PictBridge Mode 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to the Playback mode.

PICTBRIDGE DPOF EXIT

PLEASE CONNECT TO DEVICE
NOTE: To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge mode.
Camera / Printer Connection Connecting with the USB Cable.

USB port

To Printer
of the USB cable into the socket marked 1. Plug the labelled end on your printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.

PICTBRIDGE

Camera/Printer connection via USB cable

DEVICE IS CONNECTED

THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL INDEX

SELECT

NOTE: DEVICE IS CONNECTED displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to the printer. Do not connect the USB cable to the camera until PictBridge is enable and when prompted by the PLEASE CONNECT TO DEVICE screen. Or if you already have connected the cable to the camera, do not plug into printer until prompt to do so. Not following this sequence will result in connection failure.
Selecting Print Settings 1. Press the up or down button to select the print mode.
PICTBRIDGE THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL INDEX
2. The following options are available.

THIS IMAGE

Print the selected image in the cameras internal memory or a memory card according to specified settings. Use the or button to designate the image you want to print before selecting the PictBridge mode.
Print all images in the cameras internal memory or a memory card according to the specified settings. All images in the cameras internal memory or a memory card are given an index and printed according to the specified settings.

ALL IMAGES

ALL INDEX
NOTE: To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge. Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips or other file besides images in the memory before printing, otherwise, an error will occur if trying to print using the ALL IMAGES or ALL INDEX option. Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer user guide for options available.
3. Press the OK button to select the print settings.

NO. OF COPY

ON DEFAULT
Number of Copies Print Layout File Name On/Off Date Stamp On/Off

4x6 DEFAULT EXIT

Paper Size Print Effect
Select a setting item using the up or down button and select setting contents using the or button.
NOTE: PRINTER SETTING NOT SUPPORTED may appear on the LCD screen after selecting a particular setting. The cameras print settings are not supported by the printer. In this case, select DEFAULT for this particular setting, or visit http://www.polaroid-digital.com for possible solutions.
PRINTER SETTING x 01 NOT SUPPORTED 1
Specifying the Number of Copies 1. Press the or button to specify the number of copies (from 1 to 99) you want to print for the selected image or all images. 2. Press the OK button to start printing.
NOTE: 01 is the default setting.
Selecting Print Layout 1. Press the or button to specify the number of printed images on one page. 2. Press the OK button to start printing.

N-UP LAYOUT

Setting the File Name On / Off 1. Press the or button to select DEFAULT, ON or OFF. 2. Press the OK button to start printing.
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. ON Add the file name to the printed image. OFF Print without the file name. Setting the Date Stamp On / Off 1. Press the or button to select DEFAULT, ON or OFF. 2. Press the OK button to start printing.

FILE NAME

DATE STAMPING
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. ON Add the date stamp to the printed image. OFF Print without the date stamp. Selecting Paper Size 1. Press the or button to select the paper size. The following paper sizes are available: 8 x 10, 4 x 6, A4 and default. 2. Press the OK button to start printing.

SIZE 4x6 DEFAULT EXIT

DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Selecting Print Effect 1. Press the or button to select the print effect. 2. Press the OK button to start printing.

ON OFF DEFAULT

BORDERLESS
Print right to the edge of the page. Print with a border. Print settings differ according to the printer model.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which captured images and how many copies should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOFcompatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory card in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card. With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the LCD screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the file contents.
NOTE: Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips or other file besides images in the memory before printing, otherwise, an error will occur if trying to print using the ALL IMAGES option.
Insert an SD card into the camera. Turn on the camera. Set the camera to Playback mode. Select the images and specify how many copies should be printed.

MENU DPOF

THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES EXIT

PRINT 01 COPIES

THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES
The selected picture in a memory card will be printed out up to 99 copies. All pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to 99 copies for each picture.
To print a single picture, press the or button to select the picture you want to print before the above operation. Press the or button to specify the number of copies. Press the Menu button to exit.
5. Remove the memory printers card slot (as from printer to printer 6. Press the Print button
card from the camera and insert it into the illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary model. on the printer to start printing.
7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card

Using the SD card

Your camera comes with a 8MB / 16MB optional built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially available SD card (up to 1 GB). 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. 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 that you always back up important data on other media device (Flash disc, computer hard disk 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 far 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.

Software included with Your Camera
PDC 3080 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. 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. Microsoft NetMeeting Web Cam software NetMeeting provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features let you communicate with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files, use the text-based chat program, and much more. Using your PC and the Internet, you can now hold face-toface conversations with friends and family around the world.
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 450MHz or equivalent processor 128MB RAM (512MB recommended) USB Port DirectX 9.0 or higher 500MB free disk space Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher CD-ROM drive Standard mouse and keyboard Stereo speakers

For Macintosh Users

PowerPC Processor Mac OS Version 9.2~X USB Port 96MB RAM (128MB 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

NOTE: This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
4. Double click the folder untitled to enter sub-folder DCIM. 5. Double click the folder DCIM to enter sub-folder 100MEDIA. 6. You can copy the pictures, audio and video clips from this folder 100MEDIA and paste to the hard disk.
PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)
PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect the connection between the camera and the computer automatically. When connecting 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.
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.
10 Using the Camera as a Web Cam
IMPORTANT! Before using the Web Camera function, make sure that your camera has been switched to PC Camera mode. (Please refer to Changing the Driver Type Between Mass Storage Mode and PC Camera Mode on page 69 for more details.

Setting up NetMeeting

NOTE: Set the camera to Video Mode before starting NetMeeting.
1. Connect your PDC 3080 to your computer via the USB cable. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC on the other end. 2. When it is the first time to use the camera as a Web Cam. The Windows may prompt the user to insert the Windows system disk. Please insert the PDC 3080 driver CD or the Windows CD into the CD-ROM drive to install the requested files. 3. Put your PDC 3080 on the top of your PC monitor or another flat surface. 4. Connect your microphone (not included) and speakers (not included) to your audio cards Mic in and line out jack respectively.

Start NetMeeting

NOTE: For Windows XP / 2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , go to Start -> Run ->type in conf ->click OK and then follow the on-screen set up instruction to set up NetMeeting.
1. Double click the NetMeeting icon on the desktop or select the NetMeeting icon from the Windows Start Menu. 2. If you need further help on how to use Microsoft NetMeeting, select the Help under the menu bar and choose the topic you need. You can also refer to Polaroid EASY TO USE GUIDE TO MICROSOFT NETMEETING or visit the website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting.

11 Troubleshooting Problems
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card for help line contact details.

Symptom

I receive an error message when I am installing PDC 3080 Camera Driver.

Problem

PDC 3080 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.
I cannot upload images to my computer.

Connection failure.

Check all cable connections are secured.
Camera driver is not installed.
I cannot run the PDC 3080 Camera Driver. Conflict with another camera driver capture device.
You need to install the camera driver for Windows 98SE systems.
If you have any other camera installed on your computer, remove the camera and its driver completely from your system to avoid conflict with PDC 3080.
I cannot upload the images from the internal memory of the PDC 3080 camera to PC.
The SD card is inserted inside the SD card slot.
The memory card has a higher priority than the internal memory for image storage, image transfer or deletion.
I cannot switch on my PDC 3080 Camera after inserting a SD card.
The SD card is not inserted all the way in or card slot door is not closed properly.
Make sure the SD card is inserted all the way in and close the slot door properly.
I press the shutter button but no response.
The PDC 3080 camera is processing data. Or The internal memory or SD card memory is full.
Wait for this process to complete. Or Delete some images in the internal memory of the camera or in the SD card.
Hold your PDC 3080 camera steadily until you hear a beep which indicates the exposure is completed. You need to change the new batteries. Using the different frequency setting. Pal for 50 Hz NTSC for 60 Hz Go to the computer desktop, Right click on My Computer. Click Properties. Select Device Manager. Double click on CDROM, double click on "CD-R" (Normally the manufacturers 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 " (Only for Windows 98SE & Me user).
I get a blurred image when There may be a uploading my images to my momentary delay between pressing the computer. shutter button and the actual exposure. The battery indicator icon on the 1.5 LCD screen will go blank. My image quality is grainy. This means there is insufficient power. You may have selected the wrong camera frequency setting. The auto installation file is switched to off. Or The CD ROM is disconnected.

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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Quickstart Card

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

b a c f e h j g i d

a b c d e f g h i j
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

a b c d

q p e f g h i
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

button

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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.