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1. Power button
1
2
2. Shutter button
3. Battery/SD card door
4. Tripod mount
Top View
3
4
Bottom View
1. Normal/Macro mode switch
Side view
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ..........................................................................7
• Camera Package Contents ......................................................8
• Attaching the Hand Strap .......................................................8
• Installing the Batteries............................................................9
• Turning the Camera On and Off...............................................9
• Checking the Battery Level ................................................... 10
• How to Navigate Menus........................................................ 10
2 Camera Setting ........................................................................ 11
• Checking Camera Status....................................................... 11
• Camera Mode ...................................................................... 14
• Drive Mode.......................................................................... 15
• Setup Menu......................................................................... 15
• Setting the Current Date and Time......................................... 16
• Auto Power Save Settings .................................................... 18
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off............................................. 19
• Setting Frequency................................................................ 20
• Setting Display Language ..................................................... 21
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off ....................................... 22
• Resetting to Default Settings ................................................ 23
• Formatting the Internal Memory ............................................ 24
• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off.......... 25
3 Taking Pictures......................................................................... 27
• Taking Pictures in the Normal Mode....................................... 27
• Taking Macro Pictures .......................................................... 28
• Setting Flash Mode .............................................................. 29
• Setting Self-Timer................................................................ 31
• Zoom Feature ...................................................................... 32
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ........................................ 33
• Setting Exposure Compensation............................................ 36
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• Setting the White Balance for Pictures................................... 37
• Changing the ISO Speed....................................................... 38
4 Recording Video Clips............................................................... 39
• Recording Video Clips .......................................................... 39
• Setting Video Resolution ......................................................40
• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips .............................. 41
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips....................... 42
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen................................... 42
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail................43
• Auto Play ............................................................................44
• Playing the Video Clip...........................................................46
• Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip ....................... 47
• Protect or Unprotect All Pictures or Video Clips ......................48
• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip.........................................49
• Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips ..................................... 50
6 Print Setting............................................................................. 51
• About PictBridge.................................................................. 51
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).......................................... 57
7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card.............................................60
• Using the SD Card................................................................60
• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a
Memory Card.......................................................................64
8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer .................................... 65
• Installing the Software ......................................................... 65
• Software Included with Your Camera..................................... 67
• Computer System Requirements............................................ 68
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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer.................... 69
• Before You Transfer Files ...................................................... 69
• Connecting to Your Computer ............................................... 69
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips..................................... 70
• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)................... 72
10 Troubleshooting Problems........................................................ 74
• Troubleshooting .................................................................. 74
11 Getting Help........................................................................... 78
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ............................................. 78
• ArcSoft Software Help ......................................................... 78
12 Appendix ............................................................................... 79
• Technical Specifications ....................................................... 79
• Capacity of SD Card............................................................. 82
• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 5055 driver (PC Only).....................84
• Camera Default Settings....................................................... 85
• Using Your Batteries............................................................. 86
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance........................................... 87
• Regulatory Information ......................................................... 87
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1 Getting Started
Incorporated with Polaroid’s sophisticated technology, the PDC 5055
offers a powerful range of high-end, easy-to-use functions in an
exquisitely compact camera. It will allow anyone to capture that special
occasion with life-like clarity and beautiful color renditions.
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•
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•
Powered by a high quality 5.1 mega pixels CCD sensor and a
full color 1.5 inch color LCD
Selectable image size and quality settings for emailing and
printing
Built-in flash with four modes (off, auto, red-eye reduction and
force on)
Shoot, review, print and share favorite moments in vivid clarity
and color
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SD memory card compatibility
Enjoy PictBridge directly plug-and-print experience.
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• Camera Package Contents
PDC 5055
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Schnellanleitung
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
PDC 5055 CD-ROM includes
Polaroid PDC 5055 Camera Driver (PC)
Arcsoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 (PC & Mac),
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
ML 0403
Part no.: OM837657 R1
Printed in China
PDC 5055
Quick Guide
Registration Card
USB Cable
Pouch
Hand Strap
2 x AA-size Batteries
• Attaching the Hand Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed
guideline on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 86.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as
illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Fully press the Power button until the
LCD screen is on. The Power LED lights
up and remains on while the camera is
powered on. Press the Power button
again to turn off the camera.
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• Checking the Battery 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.
Press the Menu button to enter a menu
M
bar and press it again to exit.
Press the and buttons to scroll left
W
T
and right through the menu bar. Press
the and buttons to scroll up and
M
down through menu options. Press
OK
the OK button to enter a submenu or
confirm your choice.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
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
Focus Mode
White Balance
Normal
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Macro
Self-timer On
Image Resolution
2592 x 1936
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
Flash Mode
Flash Off
Auto Flash
Red-eye reduction
Forced On
Number of remaining
pictures
Quality
High
Capture Mode
Still Image
Video
Normal
Low
ISO Sensitivity
Auto
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
Digital Zoom Status
SD Card inserted
Battery Level
Full
Adequate
Low
Exhausted
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Video mode
White Balance for Video clips
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Resolution
640 x 480
320 x 240
Video Mode
Recording Indicator
Remaining Time
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Playback mode
Locked File
Picture
1000-0014
File Number
Date
Time
Video Clip
00:02:10
Video Length
Play
Pause
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• Camera Mode
The camera has two working modes,
Capture mode and Playback mode. You
can switch between them by pressing
the Capture/Playback mode button at
the back of the camera.
W
T
M
OK
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 27 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 39.
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 42.
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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.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Capture mode.
Press
Press
NOTE:
• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
• Setup Menu
Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes. Here
we take Still Image mode for an example.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
until
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Setting the date format:
Press
Press
Press
Press
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Setting the date and time:
Press
Press
Press
Press
Use the and buttons to select a field, such as year, month, day, hour,
minute. Use the and buttons to adjust the value in the field. Press
the OK button after all fields are set.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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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. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
until
Press
NOTE:
• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.
- While an auto play is undergoing.
- 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.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off
You can turn the beep sound on and off in Capture mode. When the
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
buttons.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
until
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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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
and 50Hz for Europe.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
until
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD
screen.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
until
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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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 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
until
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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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 85 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 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
until
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• 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 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
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.
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• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off
In the Capture mode, press the Display
button once to show the information
display with a histogram. Pressing the
button again will turn off the information
display on the LCD screen, with the picture
left only. Pressing the button a third time
will turn off the LCD screen. Pressing the
W
T
M
button once again will turn on the LCD
OK
screen and the information display.
Press
Press
Press
Press
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In the Playback mode, press the Display button once to show the
information display with a histogram. Pressing the button again will
turn off the information display on the LCD screen, with nine thumbnail
picture and video clip files left only. Pressing the button a third time
will show the picture or video clip file in full screen with the information
display.
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 being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored
in the camera’s 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.
• Taking Pictures in the Normal Mode
Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 feet to
infinity (1.0 meter to infinity).
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Slide the Normal/Macro mode switch to
to activate the Normal mode. The image
displayed on the LCD screen will change
accordingly.
NOTE:
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating the Normal mode is
activated.
4. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
5. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture while
holding the camera steady. A beep will sound (if the Beep sound is
turned on) when a picture is taken.
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• Taking Macro Pictures
Use the Macro mode to capture subjects close to
the camera lens at the distance of 7.9 inches (20
centimeters).
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Slide the Normal/Macro mode switch to
to activate the Macro mode. The image
displayed on the LCD screen will change
accordingly.
NOTE:
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating the Macro mode is
activated.
4. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
5. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture while
holding the camera steady. A beep will sound (if the Beep sound is
turned on) when a picture is taken.
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• Setting Flash Mode
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Press the Flash button to cycle through the flash settings and select
the one you need.
When you press the Flash button, the icon (according to the flash
setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. You can now take
pictures using the Flash mode you selected. The flash will recharge
after each flashed picture.
The flash range is approximately 3 feet to 8 feet (0.9 to 2.4 meters).
Flash Mode
W
T
M
OK
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The camera has four flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use
the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.
When shooting
Select
Icon shown
under these conditions:
this mode
on the LCD screen
The flash does not fire. Use this setting for
outdoor pictures, or where flash is prohibited or
may be distracting, or when shooting towards a
reflective surface, such as a window or a mirror.
If there is not enough light when using this
setting, your pictures will be too dark.
Flash Off
The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.
Auto Flash
Use this setting to avoid red glare in your
subject’s eyes. The camera fires a brief preflash
before the regular flash.
Red-eye
Reduction
The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting
in high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or
use it indoors in low light.
Forced On
NOTE:
•
•
Flash modes are not available in Video mode.
Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with the correct flash operation.
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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. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Press the Self-timer button to activate the self-timer function.
4. The icon
will appear on the LCD screen.
10-second Self-timer indicates a countdown of ten seconds.
Self-time On
W
T
M
OK
NOTE:
Press the Self-timer button again to disable the self-timer function and the
“SELF TIMER OFF” indicator will be shown on the LCD screen for a while.
5. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
6. Press the Shutter button to take a picture. The camera beeps (if the
beep sound is turned on) and the Self-timer LED blinks slowly for 9
seconds, then quickly for 1 seconds before the picture is taken.
NOTE:
Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer
function.
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• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with 4X digital zoom. This feature lets you
zoom in on the central area of a photo and photograph only the enlarged
portion of the picture.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image or Video mode.
3. Press the Zoom In (Telephoto) or Zoom Out (Wide) button to zoom
in or zoom out the subject image. The zoom status is shown on the
LCD screen.
4. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting.
The zoom setting will remain after taking pictures. If you want to
take a normal size picture, please use the Zoom Out button.
W
T
W
T
M
OK
Digital Zoom Status
For digital zoom feature, the viewfinder may not reflect the actual image
taken. We recommend the user to use the LCD screen to monitor the
zoom feature.
NOTE:
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
• Zoom feature is not available Macro mode or while recording a video clip.
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• 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.
Press
Press
Press
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Quality Setting:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
Press
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The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can
expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 16MB/32MB
optional internal memory. You can expand the memory with SD card,
please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 82 for further details.
Internal
Memory
Quality
High
Normal
Low
Resolution
9
14
20
27
19
23
29
2592 x 1936 pixels
2048 x 1536 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
17
24
16MB
120
18
150
28
208
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2592 x 1936 pixels
2048 x 1536 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
34
40
46
32MB
NOTE:
48
54
58
240
300
416
• 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 you can
store on the camera’s internal memory may vary. The number of pictures
on the LCD screen is for reference only.
• It is recommended to use the 2592 x 1936 resolution for printing.
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• 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.
Press
Press
Press
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 resets to “Auto” whenever the power is turned
off.
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• 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.
Press
Press
Press
When shooting under these conditions:
Select this setting
Automatic adjustment
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
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• Changing the ISO Speed
This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light
by selecting different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly
your camera reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less the
light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be
achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital
camera, higher ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense
of mottled or grain appearing in the final picture.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
Press
AUTO
The camera’s sensitivity is automatically detected by
different lighting value or subject brightness.
100/200/400 In the same lighting condition, higher the ISO value it is,
faster the shutter speed it will be.
NOTE:
ISO speed resets to auto whenever the power is turned off.
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4 Recording Video Clips
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. Please refer
to “Drive Mode” on page 15 for more details.
• 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. Turn on the camera.
Recording Indicator
2. Set the camera to Video mode.
3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
4. 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.
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• 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.
Press
Press
then press
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the
camera to hold at each setting based on the 16MB/32MB optional
internal memory. You can expand the memory with a SD card.
Internal
Memory
Resolution
Video clips can be taken
1 minute
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
16MB
2.1 minutes
2 minutes
32MB
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• 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.
Press
Press
then press
Press
When shooting under these conditions:
Automatic adjustment
Select this setting
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips
NOTE:
Change the camera mode from Capture mode to Playback mode before
recording video clips. Please refer to “Camera Mode” on page 14 for more
details.
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Press the left or right 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.
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• 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. Up to nine thumbnail files will be shown
on the LCD screen and the last reviewed picture will be highlighted.
Use the up, down, left and right buttons to select a thumbnail file and
view it in full screen by pressing the Zoom In button again.
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• 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 right button to select the
“AUTO PLAY” option.
Set Auto Play Direction
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press the up or down button to choose the direction in which the
camera will automatically run, and then press OK button to confirm
your choice.
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Set Auto Play Interval
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Start Auto Play
Press
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 Menu button to stop the auto play.
The auto play will keep running as long as there is power.
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• Playing the Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the left or right button to select the video
clip you want to play.
4. Press the OK button to start playing video
clip. Press it again to pause.
5. Press the Menu button to stop.
The
icon is shown on LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
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• Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the left and right buttons to select the picture or video clip you
want to protect.
Press
Press
Press
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
the LCD screen.
icon will disappear from
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• Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Press
Press
Press
Press
To unprotect all protected pictures and video clips, please repeat the
above operation and choose “UNLOCK ALL”. The
from the LCD screen.
icon will disappear
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• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the left or right button to select the picture or video clip you
want to delete.
Press
Press
Press
You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”.
NOTE:
Protected file can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
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• Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Press
Press
Press
You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”.
NOTE:
• Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted picture and video clips can not be recovered.
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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
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.
Printer
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 52 for details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera/Printer Connection" on page 53 for details.
4. Select print settings.
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print
settings. Refer to page 54 for details.
5. Printing
Press the OK button to start printing.
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Cancelling Printing
PRINT SETTING
Press the OK button to cancel printing the
print job. The printer will stop printing and
eject the paper.
PROGRESS 001/002
PRINTED 000
CANCEL
SELECT
Printing Errors
PRINT SETTING
If for some reason an error occurs during
or before printing, select “CANCEL” or
“CONTINUE”.
ERRORS
CANCEL
CONTINUE
SELECT
NOTE:
• Please refer to the printer’s 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 Playback mode.
PRINT SETTING
Press
then
until
,
Press
PLEASE
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
CONNECT TO DEVICE
NOTE:
• To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge mode.
• When “ PLEASE CONNECT TO DEVICE” is displayed for a while, it
will skip to the PictBridge print setting screen even if there is no camera/
printer connection.
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Camera/Printer Connection
Connecting with the USB Cable.
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M
OK
USB port
To Printer
1. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the
marked socket on your
printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer.
2. Plug Series Mini B of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
PRINT SETTING
Camera/Printer
connection via
USB cable
THIS IMAGE
PLEASE
DEVICE
ALL IMAGES
ALL INDEX
CONNECT TO DEVICE
IS CONNECTED
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.
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Selecting Print Settings
1. Press up or down button to select the print mode.
PRINT SETTING
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL INDEX
SELECT
2. The following options are available.
Print the selected image in the camera’s 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.
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or
a memory card according to the specified settings.
All images in the camera’s internal memory or
a memory card are given an index and printed
according to the specified settings.
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.
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3. Press the OK button to select the print settings.
SIZE
4 x 6
DEFAULT
NO. OF COPY
Paper Size
Print Effect
Number of Copies
Print Layout
x
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
File Name On/Off
Date Stamp On/Off
SELECT
SELECT
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 camera’s print settings are not supported by
the printer. In this case, select “DEFAULT” for this
PRINTER SETTING
particular setting, or visit
NOT SUPPORTED
Specifying the Number of Copies
1. Press the or button to specify the
number of copies (from 1 to 99) you want to
NO. OF COPY
print for the selected image or all images.
x
01
1
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
ON
DEFAULT
NOTE:
SELECT
“01” is the default setting.
Selecting Print Layout
N-UP LAYOUT
x
01
1
1. Press the or button to specify the
number of printed images on a page.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
ON
DEFAULT
SELECT
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Setting the File Name On/Off
FILE NAME
1. Press the or button to select “DEFAULT”,
“ON” or “OFF”.
x
01
1
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
ON
DEFAULT
SELECT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
ON
OFF
Add the file name to the printed image.
Print without the file name.
Setting the Date Stamp On/Off
1. Press the or button to select “DEFAULT”,
“ON” or “OFF”.
DATE STAMPING
x
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
SELECT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
ON
OFF
Add the date stamp to the printed image.
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
4 x 6
DEFAULT
SELECT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
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Selecting Print Effect
1. Press the or button to select the print effect.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
BORDERLESS
4 x 6
DEFAULT
SELECT
BORDERLESS Print right to the edge of the page.
BORDERED
DEFAULT
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 DPOF-
compatible 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.
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1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to Playback mode.
4. Select the images and specify how many copies should be printed.
PRINT SETTING
PRINT SETTING
Press
then
until
,
Press
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
SELECT
Press
Press
SELECT
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
The selected picture in a memory card will be printed up
to 99 copies.
All pictures in a memory card will be printed 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.
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5. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the
printer’s card slot (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary
from printer to printer model.
NOTE:
Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
6. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.
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7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD card
Your camera comes with a 16MB/32MB optional 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.
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 (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 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.
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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 PDC 5055 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be
distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the PDC 5055 camera. We
strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the
PDC 5055 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting
any valuable data or files in your SD card due to your improper operation.
Inserting the SD Card
Turn off the camera and open the Battery/SD card door as illustrated.
Insert the SD card, ensure the card is inserted the correct position as
illustrated, close the Battery/SD card cover before using the camera.
Notched corner
of SD card
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted
into the camera.
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Removing the SD Card
To remove the SD card, turn off the camera, open the Battery/SD
card 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.
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. Set the camera to Playback mode.
4. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 15 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
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.
• Formatting a memory card destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
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• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a
Memory Card
1. Insert an SD card into the camera card slot.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Press
then
until
,
Press
In the above operation, you can exit to the normal Playback mode by
choosing “CANCEL” and confirm it. Please note that you cannot copy
pictures or video clips from a memory card to the internal memory.
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8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
PC
For Windows® Users:
IMPORTANT!
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software
installation.
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install the PDC 5055 Camera Driver for Mass
Storage function. 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 and video clips.
No need to install the camera driver.
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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.
Open & Close
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.
Mac
For Macintosh Users:
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on
your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.
4. Install the software included.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
PDC 5055 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.
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.
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.
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• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we
recommend the following minimum requirements;
PC
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
Mac
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
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Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before You Transfer Files
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER,
MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE
ENCLOSED CD. PLEASE REFER TO “8 Installing the Software Onto a
Computer”.
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
W
T
M
OK
M
OK
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the
computer.
marked socket on your
3. Plug Series Mini B of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. Turn on the camera and an interface “New Hardware Found” will
show on the computer desktop.
5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer
automatically.
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips
For Windows® Users
PC
NOTE:
You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.
1. Turn on the camera
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see
a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double
click any directory folder under “DCIM”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the directory folder. Highlight
the pictures and 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 or video clips.
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Mac
For Macintosh Users
NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera and no need to install the driver.
1. 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. (System will
automatically create a Mass Storage named “Unlablled”)
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
4. Double click the folder “Unlablled” 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 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 copy to the computer successfully. You can start
to use the PhotoImpression 5.0 to edit the photos.
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10 Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,
please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting
Help”.
Symptom
Problem
Solution
I receive an error message “Polaroid PDC 5055 Camera
Shut down all other applications and
attempt to reinstall the driver.
when I am installing
“Polaroid PDC 5055
Camera Driver”.
Driver” does not load.
Check to see if the USB controller in your
BIOS if it is activated. Please refer to
Polaroid website for how to active USB
controller in BIOS
I cannot upload images to Connection failure.
Check all cable connections are secured.
my computer.
Camera Driver is not
installed.
You need to install the camera driver for
Windows 98SE systems.
I cannot run the “Polaroid Conflict with another camera If you have another camera installed on
PDC 5055 Camera
Driver”.
driver or capture device.
your computer, remove it and it’s driver
completely from your system to avoid
conflicting with your PDC 5055.
My CD Installation wizard The auto installation file is
does not work.
Go to the computer desktop. Right click
switched off or the CD-ROM on “My Computer”. Click “Properties”.
is disconnected.
Select “Device Manager”. Double click
on “CD-ROM”, double click on “CD-R
(normally the manufacturer’s name. Click
on “Settings”. Ensure both “Auto insert
notification” and the “disconnect” are
ticked. If you change the settings the
computer will ask you to restart your PC.
Click “Yes”.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
I get a blurred image when
There may be a momentary delay Hold your PDC 5055 camera
uploading my images to my between pressing the Shutter
steady until you hear a beep which
indicates the exposure is completed.
computer.
button and the actual exposure.
My PDC 5055 camera
hanged and all buttons do
not work.
Your camera may be affected by Take out the batteries and
the electrostatic discharge.
disconnect the camera from the
computer for 10 seconds. Insert the
battery again.
I cannot activate my digital
camera by pressing the
Power button.
Insufficient battery power or
batteries are missing.
Replace batteries.
Camera does not turn on.
Batteries are not oriented
correctly
Orient batteries correctly
Or
Or
Replace batteries
Batteries are dead
Camera suddenly powers
off.
Auto power off function is
activated.
Turn the camera on.
Or
Or
Replace batteries.
Batteries are dead.
Image is not recorded
when the Shutter button is
pressed.
Camera is turned off
Turn the camera on.
Or
Flash unit is charging.
Or
Or
Wait until flash unit charging
finishes.
Memory is full.
Or
Delete images you no longer need,
or use another memory card.
Camera powers off during
self-timer countdown.
Batteries are dead.
Replace batteries.
LCD screen image is out
of focus.
Macro Mode being used for
scenery or portraits
Or
Use normal focus for scenery and
portraits
Or
Normal focus being used for
macro images.
Use Macro mode for macro images.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
Recorded pictures are not
saved in memory.
Camera powers off before the
save operation is complete
Or
Removing the memory card
before the save operation is
complete.
If the battery indicator is on the
LCD screen, replace batteries with
a full set of new ones as soon as
possible
Or
Do not remove the memorycard before
the save operation is complete.
Color of the playback
Sunlight or light from another
Position the camera so that sunlight
pictures is different from the source is shining directly into the does not shine directly onto the
picture on the LCD screen
during recording.
lens during recording.
lens.
Pictures are not displayed.
A memory card with non-DCF
pictures recorded with another
camera is loaded in the camera.
This camera cannot display
non-DCF pictures recorded onto
a memory card used by another
digital camera.
I cannot erase pictures.
All the pictures in memory are
protected.
Unprotected the pictures you want
to delete.
AVI file cannot be played.
DirectX version is lower than
Install directx 9.0 or above.
directx for more detail.
9.0.
Or
Windows Media player not
installed in the computer
Or
Please go to http:
windowsmedia/players.aspx to
download the Windows Media
Player to play the video clips.
The camera is detected by
the Windows and works
properly. But a drive letter
of the Removable disk is not
created.
The removable disk crashes with
the network drives.
Disconnect the crashed network
drive and reserve this drive letter for
the camera.
There is no response from
the camera while pressing
any buttons.
The LCD screen is frozen or the
camera is hanged.
Remove and re-install the battery or
batteries to reset the camera. Your
valuable data stored in the camera
will not be lost.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
An error message appears
on the LCD screen before
or during printing.
Printer may not support
some advance print
features.
Select “DEFAULT” for a particular
print setting or visit
Or
the solutions.
Or
Some fault occurs with
the printer.
Please refer to the printer’s user
guide for the solutions.
Or
Or
Print settings can be
configured for images
only.
Make it sure that there is no video
clips or other file format in the
current memory before printing.
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the
enclosed applications.
For further information and support, please visit our website:
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11 Getting Help
• Polaroid-digital Online Services
• ArcSoft Software Help
For North America
For South & Central America
ArcSoft HQ Support Center
(Fremont California, CA)
Tel: 1-800-762-8657
(toll free number)
Fax: 1-510-440-1270
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 1-510-979+5520
Fax: 1-510-440-1270
E-mail:[email protected]
For China
For Japan
ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing)
Tel: 8610-6849-1368
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)
Tel: +81-03-3834-5256
Fax: +81-03-5816-4730
arcsoft
Fax: 8610-6849-1367
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected] and
For Oceania
For Europe/Middle East/
Africa & Rest of the World
ArcSoft Europe Support Center
(Ireland)
Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001
E-mail: [email protected]
ArcSoft Australian Support Center
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales)
Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728
E-mail: [email protected]
questions (FAQ’s).
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12 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Picture
Resolution
• Sensor:
- 1/2.5 inch
- 5.1 Mega Pixels CCD
• Resolution & Storable Images (based on 16MB/32MB
optional internal memory)
Quality
Internal
Memory
High
Normal
Low
Resolution
9
14
20
27
19
23
29
2592 x 1936
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
17
24
16MB
120
18
150
28
208
38
2592 x 1936
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
34
40
46
32MB
48
54
58
240
300
416
640 x 480
Lens
• Type: 6 elements
• Aperture: F 3.0/8.0
• Focal Length: 7.27 mm
• Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 3.2 ft to ∞ (1 m to ∞)
- Macro Focus: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens
surface to the subject.)
• Focus Zones: center-zone
LCD Screen 1.5” TFT color panel
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• Modes
- Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Flash Off
Built-in
Flash
• Range: 3 to 8 ft (0.9 to 2.4 m)
-/+1.5 EV in 0.3 increments
Auto, 100, 200, 400
Exposure
Control
ISO Speed
Shutter
Speed
Mechanical shutter 1/500 sec ~ 1/6 sec
White
Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Storage
• Internal Memory: 16MB/32MB optional Nand Flash
• External Memory
- supports SD card up to 1GB (not included)
File Format • Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format
Power
Supply
2 x AA-size batteries (included)
Self-timer
10 seconds with beep sound
Yes
Tripod
Socket
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Connectivity With computer via USB cable (included)
Dimension
• Size: (W) 95 mm x (D) 32 mm x (H) 65 mm
• Weight: Approximately 130g excluding batteries
or card
Operating
System
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me,
2000 or XP
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X
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• Capacity of SD Card
High
Quality
Normal
Quality
Low
Quality
SD Card
49
63
87
133
218
564
174
27
48
2592 x 1936
2048 x 1536
32MB
129
459
98
71
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
293
54
2592 x 1936
126
258
918
196
252
516
1836
392
266
436
1128
348
532
872
2256
696
96
2048 x 1536
64MB
142
586
108
192
284
1172
216
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
2592 x 1936
2048 x 1536
128MB
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
2592 x 1936
504
1032
3672
784
1064
1744
4512
1392
2128
3488
384
568
2048 x 1536
256MB
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
2344
432
2592 x 1936
1008
2064
768
1136
4688
864
2048 x 1536
512MB
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
7344
1568
2016
4128
9024
2784
4256
6976
18048
2592 x 1936
1536
2272
9376
2048 x 1536
1GB
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
14688
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SD Card
640 x 480
Video clips can be taken
1.9 minutes
4.2 minutes
32MB
64MB
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
3.8 minutes
8.4 minutes
7.5 minutes
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
16.8 minutes
15.1 minutes
33.6 minutes
30 minutes
67.2 minutes
60 minutes
134.4 minutes
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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• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 5055 driver (PC Only)
PC
For Windows® 98SE Users:
NOTE:
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only
because only Windows 98SE needs to install the PDC 5055 driver.
1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select
“Polaroid digital Cam" program, then click Add/Remove .
2. The following dialog box appears, click "OK" to confirm removing
the camera driver.
3. The uninstallation program runs automatically, please restart your
computer when it is finished.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode
Description
Default
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High
Still Image Mode
Image Resolution
Quality
Exposure Compensation
White Balance for Pictures
ISO Sensitivity
Flash Mode
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto Flash
640 x 480
Auto
Video Mode
Setup Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance for Video Clips
Date Format
DD/MM/YY
3 minutes
On
Auto Power Off
Beep
Frequency
50 Hz
Language
English
Off
Date Stamp
NOTE:
The default language for the LCD screen may vary with different countries
and regions.
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• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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.
Using the LCD screen to take pictures (Use the optical viewfinder to
frame pictures).
•
Excessive use of the flash.
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:
• Reorient 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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