Polaroid Digital Camera t830 User Manual

User Guide  
t830 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera  
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Table of Contents  
Product Overview...........................................................................2  
Table of Contents...........................................................................3  
1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6  
• Camera Package Contents.........................................................7  
• Attaching the Wrist Strap..........................................................8  
• Installing the Battery.................................................................8  
• Using Your Battery ...................................................................9  
• Charging the Battery.................................................................9  
• Checking the Battery Level......................................................11  
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................11  
2 Camera Settings........................................................................12  
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................12  
• Capture Modes ......................................................................12  
• Playback Mode.......................................................................16  
• Camera Modes.......................................................................17  
• Capture Modes ......................................................................18  
• How to Navigate Menus..........................................................19  
• Setup Menu ..........................................................................20  
• Adjusting the Sounds..............................................................21  
• Selecting Auto Review Period ..................................................22  
• Power Saving Settings ...........................................................23  
• Setting the Date and Time ......................................................24  
• Setting the Display Language ..................................................25  
• Resetting File No. ..................................................................26  
• Choosing a Startup Image ......................................................27  
• Formatting the Internal Memory ..............................................29  
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................30  
• Turning the Information Display On/Off.....................................31  
3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................33  
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................33  
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ................................................35  
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................36  
• Using the Q Mode ..................................................................38  
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• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................39  
• Setting ASM Mode ................................................................41  
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ...........................................43  
• Setting Light Metering ............................................................44  
• Setting White Balance.............................................................45  
• Setting the ISO .....................................................................46  
• Setting Exposure Compensation...............................................47  
• Setting Self-timer ...................................................................48  
• Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................49  
• Setting the AEB ....................................................................50  
• Setting the Highlight ..............................................................50  
• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................51  
• Setting the Photo Effect..........................................................52  
• Setting Date Stamp On/Off......................................................53  
• Zoom Feature .......................................................................54  
• Setting Stabilizer....................................................................55  
• Setting Face Tracking .............................................................56  
• Setting Photo Frame...............................................................57  
• Setting AF Lamp... .................................................................57  
4 Recording Video Clips................................................................58  
• Recording Video Clips ............................................................58  
• Setting the Video Size.............................................................59  
5 Recording Audio Clips................................................................60  
• Recording a Audio Clip ...........................................................60  
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image..........................61  
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................62  
• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................62  
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................62  
• Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................63  
• Changing the Image Effect ......................................................64  
• Changing the Image Size ........................................................64  
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail .................65  
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ..................................65  
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen..........................................67  
• Playing Audio Clips.................................................................67  
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• Playing a Voice Memo.............................................................68  
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .............69  
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ..................................71  
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................72  
7 Print Settings............................................................................73  
• About PictBridge ....................................................................73  
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................80  
• About DPOF .........................................................................81  
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................84  
• Using the SD Card..................................................................84  
• Formatting a SD card .............................................................87  
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........88  
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................89  
• Installing the Software............................................................89  
• Software Included with Your Camera........................................91  
• Computer System Requirements...............................................92  
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer....................93  
• Before Transferring Files..........................................................93  
• Connecting to Your Computer..................................................93  
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer...................94  
11 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................96  
12 Getting Help ...........................................................................99  
• Polaroid Online Services..........................................................99  
• ArcSoft Software Help............................................................99  
13 Appendix..............................................................................100  
• Technical specifications ........................................................100  
• Storage Capacities................................................................102  
• Uninstalling Polaroid t830 Driver (PC only)...............................106  
• Camera Default Settings........................................................107  
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................109  
• Regulatory Information..........................................................110  
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1 Getting Started  
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid t830 digital camera for your  
imaging needs. The t830 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels  
CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many  
manual settings and options.  
Outstanding features that your t830 digital camera has:  
A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 1.3 feet (40cm)  
to infinity including 3X optical and 4X digital zoom modes.  
Built-in flash with five modes (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Always on,  
Slow sync and Off).  
Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.  
Large 3.0-inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.  
Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction  
of pictures.  
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• Camera Package Contents  
t830  
First Class  
Postage  
Required  
Post Office will  
not deliver  
without proper  
postage  
Digital Imaging Products  
201 Burlington Road  
Bedford, MA 01730-1434  
Quick Start Guide  
Guide de Démarrage rapide  
Schnellanleitung  
Guida Rapida  
Guía Rápida de Inicio  
Guia de Início Rápido  
ML XXXX  
Part no.: QGXXXX-XXX  
Printed in China  
Registration Card  
t830  
Quick Start Guide  
Wrist Strap  
(Do not swing the camera  
around by the strap)  
Skin  
The CD-ROM includes  
Polaroid t830 Camera Driver (PC)  
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)  
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)  
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)  
User Guide (in PDF format)  
Rechargeable  
Lithium-ion Battery  
Adapter  
Battery Charger  
AV Cable  
USB Cable  
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap  
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• Installing the Battery  
One Lithium rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For detailed  
instructions on battery usage, please see “Using Your Battery” on page 9.  
1. Open the camera’s battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as  
illustrated.  
2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs  
correctly.  
3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then  
sliding it towards the camera to lock.  
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• Using Your Battery  
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting  
the following activities:  
Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen  
Use the optical viewfinder (if applicable) to frame the subject when  
taking pictures  
Reduce the excessive use of the flash  
Remove battery from your camera when not in use for long periods of  
time.  
WARNING!  
The battery should be replaced by an adult.  
Use recommended or equivalent type of battery only.  
Insert the battery in the correct orientation.  
Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.  
Do not short the supply terminals.  
Please dispose the battery properly.  
Remove battery from the camera when not in use.  
These instructions should be retained for future reference.  
• Charging the Battery  
After purchasing and before its first use, charge the battery for 8 hours  
initially and about 2.5 hours for subsequent charging.  
1. Install the battery as shown, and  
press the battery downwards onto  
the charger till you hear a clicking  
sound. Make sure the battery is  
securely seated in the battery slot.  
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2. Connect the plug to the charger as  
shown and connect the adapter to  
the household power outlet.  
Battery Charge LED is Red  
Battery Charge LED is Green  
Charge is in progress.  
Charge is complete.  
NOTE:  
• The AC adapter will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. It is  
recommended to disconnect the AC adapter from the charger when the  
battery charge LED turns green.  
• Only use the included AC adapter with the battery charger. Otherwise,  
damage may occur.  
Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with this camera.  
This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as  
is the case with all rechargeable batteries that the actual charge held  
may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the  
rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www.  
polaroid.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries.  
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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.  
9999  
8M  
AF  
IN  
Battery power is adequate.  
Battery power is exhausted. Please  
replace the battery.  
• Turning the Camera On and Off  
1. Press the  
(POWER) button until the  
LCD screen is activated.  
2. Press the (POWER) button again to  
turn the power off.  
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2 Camera Settings  
• Checking Camera Status  
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera  
settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed  
are not activated.  
• Capture Modes  
Still Image Mode  
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
ꢀ7  
ꢀ6  
9
AF  
10  
ꢀ5  
11  
ꢀ4  
ꢀ3  
AWB  
1ꢀ  
13  
AUTO  
ISO  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢀ1  
14  
ꢀ0  
19  
18 17 16 15  
No.  
Description  
Icon  
Ref. Page  
1
Shooting Mode  
36  
2
3
4
5
Flash Mode  
Macro Mode  
39  
35  
48  
50  
,
, ,  
,
Self-timer / Burst  
Highlight  
2
10  
,
,
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Description  
Optical & Digital Zoom Bar  
Digital Zoom Factor  
Icon  
Ref. Page  
54  
---  
7
X 1.0 ............ X 4.0  
9999  
8
Number of Remaining Pictures  
Battery Power Level  
---  
9
11  
,
,
IN  
Internal Memory  
SD Card  
29  
87  
55  
44  
10  
11  
12  
Stabilizer  
Light Metering  
,
,
50  
400  
100  
800  
200  
1600  
13  
14  
ISO Sensitivity  
Histogram  
46  
---  
AUTO  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
White Balance  
Shutter Speed  
Shake Warning  
Apeture Value  
Face Tracking  
45  
---  
H
L
AUTO  
,
,
,
,
,
1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec  
---  
F2.8 ~ 5.2  
---  
56  
.........  
20  
21  
22  
Exposure Compensation Value  
Focus Mark  
47  
---  
,-2  
+2  
Date Stamp  
53  
Automatic Exposure Bracketing  
(AEB)  
23  
50  
24  
25  
26  
Sharpness  
51  
43  
43  
,
,
Quality  
,
,
8M  
4M ꢀM VGA  
6M  
3:2 16:9  
Image Resolution  
,
,
,
,
,
,
27  
AF Lamp  
57  
AF  
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Video Mode  
1
3
4
00:01:30  
5
6
10  
9
7
8
No.  
Description  
Icon  
Ref. Page  
1
Video Mode  
58  
2
35  
Macro Mode  
Optical Zoom Bar  
3
4
5
54  
---  
Remaining Recording Time  
Battery Power Level  
Internal Memory  
00:01:30  
11  
,
,
IN  
29  
6
SD Card  
87  
44  
7
8
Light Metering  
White Balance  
,
,
45  
---  
H
L
AUTO  
,
,
,
,
,
9
Focus Mark  
Video Size  
10  
59  
160  
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Audio Mode  
1
00:09:12  
3
4
No.  
Description  
Icon  
Ref. Page  
1
Audio Mode  
60  
2
3
Remaining Recording Time  
00:09:12  
61  
11  
29  
87  
,
,
Battery Power Level  
Internal Memory  
IN  
4
SD Card  
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• Playback Mode  
5
8
5/150  
5/150  
5/150  
6
7
8M  
3ꢀ0  
1
IN  
IN  
IN  
4
+2.0EV ISO400  
F2.8  
1/30  
2007/07/01 18:59  
:PLAY 2007/07/01 18:59  
:PLAY 2007/07/01 18:59  
3
No.  
Description  
Resolution  
Icon  
Ref. Page  
8M  
1
---  
2
DPOF  
---  
3
4
Date & Time  
2007/07/01  
---  
---  
Recording info  
+2.0EV AWB  
F2.8 1/30  
5
6
Playback mode  
---  
,
,
Battery Power Level  
Internal Memory  
---  
29  
87  
69  
---  
IN  
7
SD Card  
Protect  
8
9
File Number / Total Number  
7/150  
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• Camera Modes  
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode  
and Playback mode. Pressing the Playback  
button  
switches between the Capture mode and Playback  
mode.  
Capture Mode  
In this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This  
mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the  
shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page  
33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 58 and “Recording Audio Clips” on  
page 60.  
Playback Mode  
This mode allows the review, rotate, protect or delete your pictures and  
video clips from the camera. You can add your favorite sticker and a voice  
memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing Pictures  
and Video Clips” on page 62.  
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Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:  
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Capture Modes  
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and  
audio clips.  
Selecting these three modes as follows:  
Program  
1. Press the  
button to set the camera to  
capture mode.  
2. Press the  
button to access the scene  
mode palette.  
Select  
OK  
3. Press  
setting.  
button to select the desired  
4. Press the  
choice.  
button to confirm your  
No.  
Description  
Icon  
1
Still Image Mode  
2
3
Video Mode  
Audio Mode  
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• How to Navigate Menus  
Menus are used to select capture  
and play settings, as well as other  
camera settings like the Date/Time  
and Auto Power Off.  
Menu Button  
1. Press the  
button to enter a menu bar and  
8M  
68M  
press it again to exit.  
3:2  
16:9  
6M  
4M  
2. Press the  
and  
buttons to scroll left and  
Resolution  
right through the menu bar.  
ISO  
WB  
3. Press the  
and  
buttons to scroll up  
and down through menu options.  
4. Press the  
button to enter a submenu or  
confirm your choice.  
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• Setup Menu  
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and  
Playback mode  
1. Press the  
button.  
or  
2. Press the  
(SETUP).  
button to choose  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
button to enter the setup menu.  
button to exit the setup menu.  
Menu Button  
Setup Menu 1/3  
Sounds  
Auto Review  
Power Save  
3 sec.  
1 min.  
Enter  
Setup  
Date & Time  
Language  
Select  
English  
Exit  
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• Adjusting the Sounds  
You can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volume in  
Setup mode.  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Auto Review  
3 sec  
2.  
(SOUNDS) is the current selection.  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
1 min.  
3. Press the  
or  
button.  
English  
Select  
Sounds  
Shutter  
Exit  
4. “START-UP” is the current selection.  
On  
1
Start-up  
Beep  
5. Press the  
item.  
or  
to select the desired  
On  
Volume  
6. Press the  
setting.  
or  
button to select the desired  
Select  
OK  
7. Press the  
button.  
Shutter  
You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the  
shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the  
shutter button.  
Start-up  
Beep  
You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the start-  
up sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the  
camera.  
You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the  
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the  
buttons.  
Volume  
Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and  
playback sound.  
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• Selecting Auto Review Period  
When the auto review feature is activated, the picture just taken will be  
shown on the LCD screen for a certain length of time.  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Auto Review  
3 sec.  
1 min.  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
2. Press the  
REVIEW ).  
or  
or  
button to select  
( AUTO  
English  
Select  
Exit  
3. Press the  
button.  
button to select the  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
Off  
4. Press the  
or  
Auto Review  
3 Sec.  
5 Sec.  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
desired setting.  
Select  
OK  
5. Press  
OFF  
button.  
The auto review feature is disabled.  
3 SEC./5 SEC. The length of time the picture just taken will be shown on  
the LCD screen.  
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• Power Saving Settings  
The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve  
battery power.  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Auto Review  
3 sec.  
1 min.  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
2. Press the  
(POWER SAVE).  
or  
button to select  
English  
Select  
Exit  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
1 Min.  
3. Press the  
or  
or  
button.  
to select the desired  
Auto Review  
3 Min.  
5 Min.  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
4. Press  
setting.  
OK  
Select  
5. Press the  
button.  
1/3/5 MIN. The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save  
battery life after the specified period of inactivity.  
NOTE:  
This setting is also available in  
(Video) and  
(Playback) modes.  
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• Setting the Date and Time  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
2. Press  
TIME).  
3. Press the  
or  
button to select  
button.  
(DATE &  
Auto Review  
3 sec.  
1 min.  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
or  
English  
Select  
Exit  
4. Press the  
or  
button to select a field,  
Date & Time  
such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date  
format.  
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YY/MM/DD  
5. Press  
or  
button to adjust the value in  
the field and select the date format.  
OK  
Select  
6. Press the  
button.  
NOTE:  
• If the battery is removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost.  
• This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes.  
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• Setting the Display Language  
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD  
screen.  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
2. Press the  
(LANGUAGE).  
or  
or  
button to select  
Auto Review  
3 sec.  
1 min.  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
English  
Select  
Exit  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
or  
button.  
Setup Menu  
Sounds  
1/3  
English  
button to select the  
Auto Review  
Français  
Español  
Português  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
desired setting.  
Italiano  
OK  
Select  
5. Press the  
button.  
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• File No. Reset Setting  
Setting the file numbers in series for all pictures taken on the internal  
memory or a memory card avoids file name duplication when images are  
downloaded to a computer.  
1. Access the setup menu.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
or  
or  
to select  
button.  
button to select the desired setting.  
ICON (FILE NO.).  
or  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
TV Out  
USB  
2/3  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
2/3  
Series  
Reset  
Series  
TV Out  
USB  
PAL  
Computer  
Start-up Image  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
Format  
Select  
No  
Exit  
OK  
SERIES  
The file number of a newly-captured picture will continue from  
the last number used.  
RESET  
The picture file number starts from 0001.  
5. Press the  
button.  
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A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds  
when the camera is turned on.  
You can choose a recorded image in your camera as your own startup image:  
1. Press the  
button to set the camera to  
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Playback mode.  
IN  
2. Press the  
image.  
or button to select a desired  
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button.  
Start-up Image  
4. Press the  
Image).  
or button to select  
(Start-up  
5. Press the  
button. A hint window will appear  
on the left bottom corner of the LCD.  
OK  
Select  
6. Press the  
or  
button to confirm or  
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give up your choice.  
IN  
Set This?  
Yes  
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7. Press the  
8. Press the  
button to apply the choice.  
button to set the camera to  
Capture mode.  
9. Press the  
button.  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
2/3  
Series  
10.Access the setup menu.  
TV Out  
USB  
PAL  
Computer  
11.Press the  
or  
button to select  
Start-up Image  
(Start-up Image).  
Format  
Select  
No  
Exit  
12.Press the  
13.Press the  
or  
button.  
button to select the  
or  
Start-up Image  
desired picture.  
14.Press  
button. The image that you choose  
Off  
System  
will stored in directory as a startup image.  
My image  
Select  
OK  
15.Press the  
button to exit the menu.  
NOTE:  
The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or  
memory is formatted.  
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• Formatting the Internal Memory  
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Setup Menu 2/3  
File No.  
Series  
TV Out  
NTSC  
2. Press  
or  
to select  
button.  
(FORMAT).  
USB  
Computer  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
No  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
or  
or  
Exit  
button to select the  
Setup Menu  
2/3  
Yes  
desired setting.  
File No.  
TV Out  
No  
USB  
5. Press the button.  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
OK  
NOTE:  
• Data deleted by a format operation is not recoverable. 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 .  
• This setting is also available in  
(Video) and  
(Playback) modes.  
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• Resetting to Default Settings  
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera  
default setting by the following steps.  
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 107 for more details.  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Setup Menu 3/3  
Reset All  
No  
2. Press  
or  
or  
to select  
button.  
(RESET ALL).  
3. Press the  
4. Press  
or  
Select  
Exit  
Setup Menu 3/3  
Reset All  
to select “YES”.  
button.  
Yes  
No  
5. Press the  
Select  
OK  
NOTE:  
The following settings do not change with this procedure:  
• Date & Time setting  
• Language setting  
• TV out setting  
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• Turning the Information Display On/Off  
MENU  
Press the  
button each time switches the  
LCD screen to the next display mode in the  
following mode.  
Still Image Mode  
9999  
9999  
8M  
8M  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
AWB  
ISO100  
+2.0EV  
About Crossing Lines  
The crossing lines on the LCD helps check and lock the location of your  
subject when you frame it on the LCD screen.  
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Video Mode  
00:01:30  
IN  
Press  
AWB  
Playback Mode  
5/150  
5/150  
8M  
8M  
IN  
IN  
Press  
Press  
AWB  
+2.0EV ISO400  
F2.8  
1/30  
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NOTE:  
You can not change the LCD status in the following situation:  
Recording video clips or audio files  
Playing video clips or audio files  
Playing the slideshow  
Viewing in thumbnail  
Trimming a still image  
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Before you take pictures, please read this note first:  
NOTE:  
Never remove the battery while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent  
the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already  
stored on the camera’s internal memory or a memory card.  
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode  
You can take pictures at approximately 1.3 feet to infinity (40cm to  
infinity).  
NOTE:  
Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the  
same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. Make  
sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again.  
1. Set the camera to the Still Image mode.  
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.  
3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The  
camera automatically detects the subject. The camera highlights  
the focus mark in green and the Auto Focus Lamp remains steady  
on, indicating the camera focus is locked on the subject. When the  
camera’s focus mark are in red and the Auto Focus Lamp blinks,  
there is difficulty in focusing the subject. Release the Shutter button,  
recompose the scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset  
the focus.  
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AF  
IN  
Focus Mark  
AWB  
AUTO  
ISO  
+2.0EV  
F2.8 1/30  
Shutter Speed  
AutoFocusLamp  
Aperture Value  
NOTE:  
(Still Image) mode is the capture mode by default.  
The LCD screen will show you the aperture value and shutter speed at which  
you take the picture.  
If the shutter speed is slow or that the image maybe blurred, the shake  
warning icon  
may appear on the LCD screen. To avoid this situation, the  
use of a tripod is recommended.  
4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to  
take your image.  
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• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode  
Use this mode to capture subjects close to the lens:  
Wide Angle: 0.6 ~ 2.6 ft (15 cm ~ 80 cm)  
Telephoto: 1.6 ~ 2.6 ft (50 cm ~ 80 cm)  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button and the  
icon appears  
on the LCD screen.  
Macro  
3. Capture procedures are the same as for  
taking a picture in the normal capture mode.  
See page 33.  
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IN  
AWB  
AUTO  
ISO  
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• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes  
Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions:  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
Program  
2. Press the  
button to show the scene  
shooting mode screen.  
3. Press the  
,
,
or  
button to  
Select  
OK  
select the desired setting.  
4. Press the  
button.  
5. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal  
capture mode. See page 33.  
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Display  
Option  
Description  
Program  
All settings can be changed in this mode  
Video  
For recording movie clips  
Audio REC  
Q Mode  
For recording audio  
Allows beginners to take picture easily.  
Portrait  
Blurring the background to focus on the subject  
Used for the wide scenic views  
Landscape  
Sunset  
Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images  
Backlight  
Night Scene  
Sports  
Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering  
Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery  
Used to take still pictures with high speed movement.  
Party  
Used for the wedding or indoor parties.  
Snow  
Kids  
Used for the beach or snow scenes.  
Take a still image to capture moving kids.  
Candlelight  
Fireworks  
To capture the warmth effects of candle light.  
Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.  
Night Portrait  
Soft Skin  
Use to take portrait pictures when the background is darker.  
Enhance the tone of skin so that the facial skin appears smooth.  
Soft Flowing Water  
Can take pictures with effects as smooth as silk.  
Food  
Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.  
Enhance the edges of the subject.  
Building  
Text  
Enhance the black & white contrast.  
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• Using the Q Mode  
The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and  
fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the  
beginners and first time digital camera users.  
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You can only use the following basic settings in the Q mode.  
Flash: Auto flash, Red-eye reduction, Always on, Slow sync  
and Off  
Button  
Macro: Off / On  
Digital Stabilizer: Off / On  
SET/ DISP: OSD On / Guide Line / OSD Off  
Resolution: 8M / 3:2 / 16:9 /6M / 4M / 2M / VGA  
Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst  
Face Tracking: Off / On  
Menu  
Photo Frame: 10 frames can be selected  
Beep: Off / On  
Auto Review: Off / 3 sec. / 5 sec.  
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• Setting Flash Mode  
Flash Range:  
Wide Angle: 1.6 ~ 8.2 ft (50 cm ~ 2.5 m)  
Telephoto: 1.6 ~ 5 ft (50 cm ~ 1.5 m)  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button to cycle through the flash settings and select the  
one you need. The icon (according to the flash setting you selected)  
will appear on the LCD screen.  
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IN  
AWB  
AUTO  
ISO  
+2.0EV  
Flash  
The camera has five flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use  
the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy  
shadows.  
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Display  
Option  
Auto Flash  
Description  
The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this  
setting to take most pictures.  
A
The flash fires a few times before taking your picture  
Red-eye Reduction  
Always On  
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.  
The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in  
high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it  
indoors in low light.  
The flash fires regardless of the surrounding  
brightness. In low light conditions, slow shutter  
speed provides better lighting of the background that  
is out of range of the flash.  
Slow Sync  
S
The flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor  
pictures or where flash is prohibited or may be  
distracting, for instance, use when shooting toward  
a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror. If  
you do not have enough light when using this setting,  
your pictures may be too dark.  
Off  
NOTE:  
Flash modes are only used in still image shooting.  
Never touch or block the flash with your fingers.  
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• Setting the Aperture Shutter or Manual Mode (ASM)  
1. Set the camera to  
(Program) mode.  
Program  
2. Press the ASM button to select the ASM  
mode.  
3. To exit the ASM Mode, press the  
button to show the scene shooting mode  
screen.  
Select  
OK  
4. Press the  
select  
,
,
or  
button to  
(Program).  
5. Press the  
button.  
ASM Mode  
(Program) mode. Please see page 33  
NOTE:  
ASM Mode can be only used in  
to set the camera to the “P” mode.  
See page 42 to understand how each mode works.  
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Using the Aperture Priority  
In the aperture-priority mode, you select an aperture and the camera  
chooses an appropriate shutter speed to match the brightness. The main  
purpose of using aperture-priority mode is to control the Depth of Field.  
A higher aperture value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a  
lower aperture value allows you to soften the background.  
Using the Shutter Priority  
In the shutter-priority mode, you select a shutter speed and the camera  
chooses an appropriate aperture value to match the brightness. The main  
purpose of using the shutter-priority mode is to have a faster shutter speed  
to freeze the action of fast-moving subjects or to have a slower shutter  
speed to blur moving subjects in order to create a sense of motion. Faster  
shutter speeds allow you to take a sharp picture of a moving subject while  
slower speeds create a trail effect and allow you to shoot without a flash  
in dark areas.  
Using the Manual Exposure  
Under the manual exposure mode, you can set both aperture and shutter  
speed, and, therefore, you have complete control over the exposure  
system, including exposure compensation.  
Press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard  
exposure and the selected exposure appears in red.  
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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 make  
better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures  
with normal quality are easier to email while larger size with fine quality  
are better for printing.  
Resolution setting  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
8M  
8M  
3:2  
16:9  
6M  
4M  
Resolution  
2. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
3. Press the  
ISO  
WB  
(Resolution).  
4. Press the  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
Quality setting  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
Super Fine  
Fine  
Normal  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
Quality  
ISO  
WB  
(Quality).  
button to select the  
and  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
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• Setting Light Metering  
Use the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light  
enters into the camera lens.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
Center  
Multi  
Spot  
3. Press the  
(Metering).  
Metering  
ISO  
WB  
4. Press the  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
Option  
Description  
Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance  
to the values near the center.  
Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area.  
Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your  
picture.  
NOTE:  
This setting is also available in  
(Video) mode.  
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• Setting White Balance  
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a  
subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
AWB  
Auto  
Daylight  
Cloudy  
Tungsten  
Fluor_H  
2. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
White Balance  
3. Press the  
Balance).  
(White  
WB  
WB  
ISO  
4. Press the  
or  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
Option  
Description  
AUTO  
Automatic adjustment. Use this for most picture taking scenes.  
Outdoor daylight  
Cloudy  
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent light bulbs.  
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent  
lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash.  
For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be  
specified.  
NOTE:  
This setting is also available in  
(Video) mode.  
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• Setting the ISO  
This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by  
selecting the different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly your  
camera reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less light the camera  
needs 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. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
AUTO  
Auto  
50  
ISO  
100  
200  
400  
2. Press the  
button.  
or button to select “ISO”.  
button to select the desired setting.  
ISO  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
AUTO  
ISO  
WB  
or  
button.  
The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by  
different lighting value or subject brightness.  
50/100/200/400 In the same lighting condition, the higher the ISO value  
is, the faster the shutter speed will be.  
NOTE:  
• Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To get better images, use as low  
as ISO speed as possible.  
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• Setting Exposure Compensation  
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range  
of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.  
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with  
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
button.  
or button to select “Exposure”.  
button to select the  
0EV  
OEV  
Exposure  
ISO  
WB  
or  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
NOTE:  
• A higher EV value is better used for light-colored and backlit subjects. A lower  
EV value is better for dark-colored and 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 if performing exposure compensation.  
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• Setting Self-timer  
Self-timerLED  
Your camera is designed with a self-timer  
function which will allow you to take pictures  
with a count down of 2 or 10 seconds.  
1. Press the  
button to set the camera to  
button to enter menu bar.  
Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the or button to choose  
Mode).  
(Drive  
Off  
2 sec  
10 sec  
Double  
Burst  
4. Press the  
and down through menu options.  
5. Press the button.  
and  
buttons to scroll up  
Drive Mode  
Display  
Option  
Single shot Record a single image  
Description  
Off  
2-SEC  
Take a picture after a count down of 2 seconds  
Take a picture after a count down of 10 seconds  
2
10-SEC  
10  
Take two pictures in a shot after a count down of 10  
seconds  
Double  
Burst  
Press and hold the shutter button to take four pictures in  
succession  
6. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal  
capture mode. See page 33.  
NOTE:  
This feature is only available in Still Image mode.  
Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function.  
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• Taking Continuous Pictures  
Continuous pictures mode lets you take up to 4 pictures in quick  
succession.  
1. Follow the selection steps 1~4 on page 48.  
2. Select  
and press the  
button.  
3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal  
capture mode. See page 33.  
NOTE:  
The flash is automatically disabled in the  
(Continuous) mode.  
AWB  
AUTO  
ISO  
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• Setting the AEB  
Use the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images,  
each with a different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed  
and overexposed.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
Off  
On  
3. Press the  
or button to select  
(AEB).  
AEB  
4. Press the  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
NOTE:  
When using this function hold the camera steady. Use of a tripod is  
recommended.  
• Setting the Highlight  
Use the highlight to make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The  
subject will be in focus in three different ranges.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
Off  
3. Press the  
(Highlight).  
or button to select  
Highlight  
4. Press the  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
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• Setting the Sharpness  
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in  
pictures.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
Hard  
Normal  
Soft  
2. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
Sharpness  
3. Press the  
(Sharpness).  
4. Press the  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
5. Press the  
button.  
Option  
Description  
Increases contrast on the edge of the picture. But noise may  
occur in the recording image.  
The edges of the image are sharp, This is suitable for printing.  
Soften the edge of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect  
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• Setting the Photo Effect.  
This setting allows control over the color tones and moods of a picture.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
Off  
B&W  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
Sepia  
Negative  
Red  
Effect  
(Effect).  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
and  
button to select the desired setting.  
button.  
Option  
Off  
Description  
No effect is added to the image.  
B&W  
Convert image to black & white.  
Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.  
Opposite what was in the original image.  
Add mosaic tiles to the images.  
The images becomes reddish.  
Sepia  
Negative  
Mosaic  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
The images becomes greenish.  
The images becomes bluish.  
NOTE:  
This setting is available in Still Image and Playback modes.  
The mosaic effect only can be set in Playback mode.  
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• Setting Date Stamp On/Off  
Date and time can be displayed on the picture by the following steps:  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
Off  
Date  
Date & Time  
Date Stamp  
3. Press or  
Stamp).  
button to select  
(Date  
4. Press  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
Option  
Off  
Description  
Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images.  
Only add the recorded date to printed images.  
Add the recorded date & time to printed images.  
Date  
Date & Time  
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• Zoom Feature  
There are two types of zoom in this camera: optical zoom and digital  
zoom. Optical zoom alters the focal distance, and its factor range is 1X to  
3X. Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom  
(3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the centre of the image screen.  
Digital zoom factor range is 1X to 4X. These zoom features let you zoom  
in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion  
of the picture.  
NOTE:  
Using the digital zoom may cause a decrease in image quality.  
Turn Digital Zoom On/Off  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
Off  
On  
Digital Zoom  
2. Press the  
button.  
3. Press  
or  
button to select ICON  
(Digital Zoom).  
4. Press  
5. Press the  
or  
button to select the desired setting.  
button.  
To Zoom In and Out  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
T
W
2. Press the  
to zoom in the subject, or press the  
button to return  
T
W
to original zoom status. While you press the  
or  
buttons, a  
red square will show on the zoom status bar as illustrated. The white  
square in the bar indicates the zoom status. “T” stands for “Tele”  
T
and “W” stands for “Wide”. Keep the  
button pressed, and the  
camera switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when it reaches  
the maximum optical zoom.  
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you just made. The zoom setting will remain after pictures are taken.  
W
If you want to take a normal size picture, please use the  
button.  
Digital Zoom  
Optical Zoom  
Zoom T Button  
Zoom W Button  
Red Square  
(Digital zoom)  
(Thumbnail)  
9999  
x3.0  
8M  
Digital zoom  
status  
IN  
AWB  
AUTO  
ISO  
+2.0EV  
• Setting Stabilizer  
With the feature on, it significantly reduces the amount of image motion  
caused by camera shake or the subject. It effectively removes blur in the  
picture.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
9999  
8M  
2. Press the  
(Stabilizer) button. The  
IN  
icon will be shown on the right side  
of the LCD screen.  
AWB  
AUTO  
ISO  
+2.0EV  
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• Setting Face Tracking  
When this feature is on, the camera uses auto digital zoom technology to  
retract and extract the zoom lens to lock the main subject in the picture  
and follow their movements.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
Off  
On  
Face Tracking  
3. Press or button to select  
(Face Tracking).  
button to select the  
4. Press  
and  
desired setting.  
NOTE:  
Press shutter button halfway showing green AF area means focus is  
completed.  
Face tracking is powered by Arcsoft.  
Under some environmental influences, face tracking function may be  
limited.  
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• Setting Photo Frame  
You can add 10 kinds of frames to still images, making them more  
interesting.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
Off  
Photo Frame  
3. Press or button to select  
Frame).  
(Photo  
4. Press  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
NOTE:  
This feature only available with still images (except 3:2 and 16:9).  
• Setting AF Lamp  
Using this setting, you can turn the Auto-Focus assist beam on or off.  
When it is turned on, the focus lamp gives out a strong beam and helps  
the camera easily focus on the subject.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
Off  
Auto  
AF Lamp  
3. Press or button to select AF Lamp.  
4. Press  
and  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
Option  
Description  
Disable the AF lamp while recording images.  
Off  
Auto  
The AF lamp turns on automatically by half pressing the shutter  
button under low light conditions.  
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• Recording Video Clips  
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The Power / Auto  
Focus Lamp button blinks and the remaining time that can be recorded will  
decrease in seconds while recording.  
1. Set the camera to Video mode  
. (See page 18)  
NOTE:  
The  
icon will appear on the LCD screen,  
indicating the Video mode is activated.  
00:01:30  
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.  
3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.  
IN  
4. Press  
button to pause.  
AWB  
5. Press the Shutter button again to stop  
recording, or recording stops when the  
current memory is full.  
W
T
6. Press the  
or  
button to zoom in or  
out the subject.  
NOTE:  
Digital zoom feature is not available in  
Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button.  
(Video) mode.  
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• Setting the Video Size  
1. Set the camera to  
(Video mode).  
2. Press the  
button.  
640  
320  
160  
Movie Size  
3. Press the or button to select  
(Movie size).  
WB  
4. Press the  
button.  
5. Press the  
6. Press the  
NOTE:  
and  
button to select the desired setting.  
button.  
is suitable for viewing on TV.  
is the default value, suitable for viewing on PC.  
is suitable for sending out as an attachment via e-mail.  
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5 Recording Audio Clips  
• Recording a Audio Clip  
1. Set the camera to (Audio mode). (See page 18)  
2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording.  
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops  
when the current memory is full.  
00:09:12  
00:09:12  
REC  
IN  
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• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image  
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1. Set the camera to the  
Playback mode.  
8M  
IN  
2. Press the  
or  
button to select the desired  
image where you want to add a voice memo.  
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3. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
Voice Memo  
4. Press the  
Memo”.  
“Voice  
5. Press  
button.  
button to start recording.  
button again to stop recording.  
OK  
Select  
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6. Press the  
7. Press the  
IN  
REC voice?  
Start  
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IN  
REC voice?  
Stop  
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NOTE:  
The voice memo cannot be added to a video clip or a protected image.  
You can only delete the voice memo by deleting the image.  
A voice memo may not exceed 30 seconds.  
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NOTE:  
The camera automatically saves the image as a new file after rotating, resizing  
and adding a voice memo to it. Make sure there is sufficient memory before  
editing an image.  
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8M  
IN  
1. Set the camera to  
Playback mode.  
2. Use the  
taken.  
and  
buttons to review the pictures  
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• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture  
5.0x  
1. Set the camera to  
2. Use the and  
Playback mode.  
buttons to select a picture.  
SET:  
T
3. Press  
to magnify the select picture.  
or button to move  
4. Press the  
,
,
around the magnified picture.  
W
5. Press the  
original size.  
button to view the picture in the  
6. Press the  
7. Press the  
button to set the image trimming.  
button again to trim the selected  
image and save it as a new one.  
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• Rotating the Displayed Picture  
The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better review angle  
on the LCD screen.  
1. Set the camera to  
PLAYBACK mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
6. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
button.  
(Rotate).  
or  
button to select the desired setting.  
button.  
Rotate  
Rotate  
Rotate  
Save  
Select  
Select  
OK  
OK  
NOTE:  
• The rotated image will be saved as a new file name.  
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• Changing the Image Effect  
1. Set the camera to  
PLAYBACK mode.  
Effect  
2. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
button.  
3. Press the  
(Effect).  
4. Press the  
Select  
OK  
Effect  
5. Press the  
or  
button to select the  
B&W  
Sepia  
desired setting.  
Negative  
Mosaic  
Red  
6. Press the  
button.  
NOTE:  
Select  
OK  
• The edited image will be saved as a new file.  
• Changing the Image Size  
Resizing a large size image to a smaller one helps to share with families  
and friends.  
1. Set the camera to  
Resize  
PLAYBACK mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
3. Press the  
or  
button.  
or  
button to select  
Select  
OK  
(Resize).  
4. Press the  
Resize  
6M  
5. Press the  
button to select the  
4M  
desired setting.  
2M  
6. Press the  
button.  
VGA  
Select  
OK  
NOTE:  
• The resized image will be saved as a new file name.  
• Only a large size image can be resized to a smaller one.  
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• Reviewing Pictures 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. Set the camera to the  
PLAYBACK mode.  
W
2. Press the  
button and up to 9 thumbnail files  
appear on the LCD screen .  
3. Press the or  
,
,
button to select  
Full screen  
a thumbnail file.  
T
4. Press the  
full screen.  
or  
button to view the file in  
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen  
The slide show function lets you view all the pictures and video clip files  
stored in the current memory in sequence on the LCD screen.  
1. Set the camera to the  
PLAYBACK mode.  
Slide Show  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
Show”.  
button.  
or  
button to select  
“Slide  
Select  
OK  
4. Press the  
button.  
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Setting Slide Show Interval Time  
Slide Show  
3 sec.  
5. ICON  
is the current selection.  
or button to select the interval  
6. Press the  
Yes  
Start  
period for each file to display.  
OK  
Select  
Setting Slide Show Music  
7. Press the  
button to select  
ICON.  
8. Press the  
to display.  
or button to select the background music for each file  
Setting Slide Show Effect  
9. Press the  
button to select  
ICON.  
10.Press the  
display.  
or  
to select the animation effect for each file to  
Setting Repeat On/Off  
7. Press the  
button to select  
ICON.  
8. Press the  
or  
to select the desired setting.  
Running a Slide Show  
9. Press the  
button to start a slide show.  
button pauses the slide show.  
stops the slide show.  
10.Pressing the  
11.Pressing the  
Pause  
Continue  
Exit  
The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply.  
NOTE:  
This function is not available for the video clips and voice recording.  
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• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen  
1. Set the camera to  
PLAYBACK mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
and  
buttons to select the desired video clip.  
button to start playing the video clip.  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
button again to pause.  
button to stop the video clip.  
PLAY  
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• Playing Audio Clips  
1. Set the camera to the  
PLAYBACK mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
and  
buttons to select the desired audio clip.  
button to start playing the audio clip.  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
button again to pause.  
button to stop playing.  
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00:00:30  
PLAY  
IN  
WT  
:PLAY  
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• Playing a Voice Memo  
1. Set the camera to the  
PLAYBACK mode.  
2. Press the  
and  
buttons to select the desired image that has the  
voice memo recorded.  
3. Press the  
button to start playing the voice memo.  
button again to pause.  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
button to stop playing.  
PLAY  
3/3  
00:30  
8M  
IN  
WT  
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• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips  
Protect  
1. Set the camera to the  
PLAYBACK mode.  
Single  
2. Press  
button.  
Lock all  
Unlock all  
3. Press the or button to select  
“Protect”.  
OK  
Select  
4. Press the  
button.  
5. Press the  
6. Press the  
or  
button to select the desired setting.  
button.  
Single  
Protect the selected picture, video or audio clip.  
Lock All  
Protect all of the pictures, video and audio clips in the  
current memory.  
Unlock All  
Remove protection from all protected pictures, video and  
audio clips in the current memory.  
Protect Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip  
5. Select “Single” option and press the  
button.  
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6. Press the  
desired setting.  
or  
button to select the  
Protect?  
Lock  
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7. Press the  
or  
button to select another one  
and protect it .  
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Protect All pictures, Video and Audio Clips  
5. Select “Lock all” option and press the  
button.  
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IN  
Lock all?  
Yes  
6. Press the  
button.  
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Remove Protection from All Pictures, Video and Audio Clips  
5. Select “Unlock all” option and press the  
button.  
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IN  
6. Press the  
button.  
Unlock all?  
Yes  
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NOTE:  
The icon  
appears on the LCD screen when you review the protected files.  
Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.  
Formatting the internal memory or a SD card deletes all files, including the  
protected files.  
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• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips  
1. Set the camera to the  
2. Press the button.  
3. Press the or button to select  
PLAYBACK mode.  
Delete  
Single  
All  
(DELETE).  
4. Press the  
button.  
OK  
Select  
5. Press the  
6. Press the  
and  
button.  
button to select the desired setting.  
Deleting a Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip  
5. Select “Single” option and press the button.  
6. Press the or button to select the picture  
video or audio clip you want to delete.  
7. Press the or button to select the  
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Delete?  
Yes  
desired setting.  
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8. Press the  
button.  
NOTE:  
You can also press the  
button to delete a single file.  
Deleting All Pictures, Video and Audio Clips  
5. Select “All” option and press the button.  
button to select the desired setting.  
6. Press the  
7. Press the  
or  
button.  
SINGLE Delete a selected unprotected option.  
ALL Delete all the unprotected files in the current memory.  
NOTE:  
• Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.  
• All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered.  
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• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV  
To set the video output system:  
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate  
different signal systems. For example, NTSC for U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan,  
Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.  
You can change the video output system according to the following  
steps:  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
2/3  
1. Access the setup menu.  
Series  
TV Out  
USB  
NTSC  
Computer  
2. Press the  
Out).  
or  
or  
button to select  
button.  
button to select the  
(TV  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
No  
3. Press the  
EXIT  
4. Press the  
or  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
2/3  
desired setting.  
NTSC  
PAL  
TV Out  
USB  
5. Press the  
6. Press the  
button.  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
button to exit the menu.  
OK  
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Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:  
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7 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  
Access the setup menu to enable the USB port. Refer to page 74 for  
details.  
3. Connecting the camera to the printer  
Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 75 for details.  
4. Select print settings.  
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print  
settings. Refer to page 76 for details.  
5. Printing  
Press the  
button to start printing.  
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Cancelling Printing  
Press the  
button to cancel printing the print  
CANCELLING?  
job. The printer will stop printing and eject the  
paper.  
Printing Errors  
If for some reason an error occurs during or  
OPERATING ERROR  
before printing, press  
button to exit and  
reconfigure printing settings.  
NOTE:  
• Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume  
once the problem is solved.  
Selecting PictBridge Mode  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
2/3  
1. Turn on the camera.  
Computer  
Printer  
2. Access the setup menu.  
TV Out  
USB  
3. Press the  
“USB”.  
or  
button to select  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
OK  
4. Press the  
button.  
or  
5. Press the  
“PRINTER”.  
button to select  
6. Press the  
button to confirm your  
to exit.  
choice and press the  
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Connecting with the USB Cable.  
USB Port  
To Printer  
1. Plug the labelled end  
of the USB cable into the socket marked  
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 Menu  
1/2  
Print  
Standard  
Image  
Single  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
CONNECTING......  
Quality  
Layout  
Paper Size  
Select  
NOTE:  
• “CONNECTING” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to  
the printer.  
• Do not connect the USB cable with the camera and printer until Printer mode  
is enabled.  
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Selecting Print images  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
Pictbridge Menu  
Print  
1/2  
Single  
2. Press the  
or  
button to  
Image  
All  
select the desired setting.  
Quality  
Layout  
Paper Size  
Select  
3. Press the  
button.  
OK  
The following options are available.  
SINGLE  
ALL  
Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory  
or a memory card according to specified settings.  
Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a  
memory card according to the specified settings.  
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.  
• Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer  
user guide for options available.  
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If you choose single image, press the  
or  
button to select a desired  
image, and press the  
or  
button to set the number of copies.  
PictBridge Menu  
1/2  
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PictBridge  
Set up  
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Select  
NOTE:  
The value for number of copies is: 1 to 30.  
Selecting Print Quality  
Pictbridge Menu  
Print  
1/2  
Auto  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
Image  
2. Press the  
or  
button to select the  
Quality  
Layout  
desired setting.  
Paper Size  
Select  
3. Press the  
The following quality settings are available:  
AUTO, FINE, NORMAL, DRAFT.  
button.  
OK  
AUTO  
Print settings differ according to the printer model.  
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Selecting Print Layout  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
2. Press the  
desired setting.  
or  
button to select the  
Pictbridge Menu  
Print  
1/2  
Auto  
3. Press the  
button.  
Image  
2
Quality  
Layout  
4
9
The following layout settings are available:  
AUTO, 1,2,3,4,5...250, FULL  
Paper Size  
Select  
Full  
OK  
AUTO  
Full  
Print settings differ according to the printer model.  
Print a full-size picture on the selected paper.  
1,2...250 Specify the number of printed images on a page.  
Selecting Paper Size  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
2. Press the  
desired setting.  
or  
button to select the  
Pictbridge Menu  
Print  
1/2  
3. Press the  
button.  
Auto  
Image  
4” x 6”  
The following paper sizes are available:  
Quality  
Layout  
Auto* / L / 2L / Postcard / Card Size / 100x150(mm)  
/ 4”x6” / 8”x10” / Letter / 11”x17” / A0......A9 /  
B0......B9 / Roll (L) / Roll (2L) / Roll (4”) / Roll (A4)  
Paper Size  
Select  
OK  
AUTO  
Print settings differ according to the printer model.  
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Selecting Paper Type  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
Pictbridge Menu  
Paper Type  
2/2  
Auto  
Date  
2. Press the  
desired setting.  
or  
button to select the  
File No  
Reset All  
3. Press the  
button.  
OK  
Select  
The following paper types are available:  
AUTO, PLAIN, PHOTO, F.PHOTO  
AUTO  
Print settings differ according to the printer model.  
Setting the Date Stamp On / Off  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
Pictbridge Menu  
Paper Type  
2/2  
Auto  
Date  
Off  
2. Press the  
desired setting.  
or  
button to select the  
File No  
Reset All  
3. Press the  
button.  
OK  
Select  
AUTO  
ON  
OFF  
Print settings differ according to the printer model.  
Add the date stamp to the printed image.  
Print without the date stamp.  
Setting the File Name On / Off  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
Pictbridge Menu  
Paper Type  
2/2  
Auto  
Date  
Off  
2. Press the  
desired setting.  
Press the button.  
or  
button to select the  
File No  
Reset All  
3
OK  
Select  
AUTO  
ON  
Print settings differ according to the printer model.  
Add the file name to the printed image.  
Print without the file name.  
OFF  
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• Resetting to Default Settings  
NOTE:  
Choosing the “Reset All” setting in PictBridge menu returns all print settings to  
the default value. More details, refer to “Resetting to Default Setting” on page  
29.  
Selecting Print format  
PictBridge Menu  
Print  
1/2  
Standard  
1. Access the PictBridge menu.  
Image  
Index  
DPOF  
Quality  
Layout  
2. Press the  
desired setting.  
or  
button to select the  
Paper Size  
Select  
OK  
3. Press the  
button.  
STANDARD  
INDEX  
DPOF  
Print settings differ according to the printer model.  
Print pictures as a thumbnail image.  
Print settings by DPOF format.  
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• About DPOF  
DPOF stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for  
recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images  
should be printed and how many copies of the image 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.  
IMPORTANT!  
DPOF print settings can be configured for images on a memory card only, not for  
images in the camera’s built-in memory.  
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Setting the DPOF:  
DPOF  
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.  
2. Turn on the camera.  
3. Set the camera to the  
PLAYBACK mode.  
4. Press the  
button.  
Select  
OK  
5. Press  
or  
button to select DPOF.  
DPOF  
6. Press the  
or  
button to select the  
desired setting.  
Single  
All  
Reset  
OK  
Select  
SINGLE  
ALL  
The selected picture in a memory card will be printed  
out up to 30 copies.  
All pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to  
30 copies for each picture.  
RESET  
Returns to the normal playback mode.  
5/150  
8M  
IN  
6. Press the  
button.  
DPOF  
Setup  
7. Press the or button to select the picture you  
want to print out.  
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8. Press the  
print copies.  
or  
button to select the number of  
01  
YES  
Select  
OK  
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9. Pressing the  
on the LCD screen.  
10.Press the button to complete the setting.  
11.Power off the camera.  
button activates the date stamp setting.  
will appear  
12.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.  
13.Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.  
Need help with your digital camera?  
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:  
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8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card  
• Using the SD Card  
Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and  
video clips. You can expand the memory using a Polaroid SD card (not  
included) (up to 2GB). 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. See pages 102 to  
105 for storage capacities.  
Memory card precautions:  
1. Use only a 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 formatting it. However, we recommend that you always  
take along with more than one memory card whenever using the  
camera far away from your home or office.  
4. We recommend that you format a memory card when using it for the  
first time, 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  
t830 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or  
lost when the card is inserted in the t830 camera. We strongly recommend the  
user to use a NEW or formatted Polaroid SD card (not included) for the t830  
camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable  
data or files in your SD card due to improper operation.  
Inserting a SD card  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Open the battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.  
3. Insert the SD card and ensure the card is inserted the correct position  
as illustrated.  
4. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then  
slide it back to lock.  
1
3
a
b
b
a
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 your camera and open the battery/SD  
card door. Gently push the SD card inwards and then release it. The SD  
card will eject out of the SD card slot.  
1
a
b
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 battery or disconnect the AC adapter, and  
contact your dealer or the 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.  
Need help with your digital camera?  
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:  
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• Formatting a SD card  
Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including the  
protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage  
the card.  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
2/3  
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.  
2. Turn on the camera.  
Series  
TV Out  
USB  
NTSC  
Computer  
3. Access the setup menu.  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
No  
Exit  
4. Press the  
(FORMAT).  
or  
button to select  
Setup Menu  
File No.  
2/3  
Yes  
5. Press the  
button.  
or  
TV Out  
USB  
No  
6. Press the  
button to select the  
desired option.  
Start-up Image  
Format  
Select  
OK  
7. Press the  
button.  
IMPORTANT!  
• SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may  
not work properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your t830  
camera.  
• Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make  
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before  
you format it.  
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• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card  
This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in  
the internal memory to a memory card.  
Copy to card  
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.  
2. Turn on the camera.  
3. Set the camera to the  
PLAYBACK mode.  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
button.  
or button to select  
Select  
Copy to card  
OK  
ICON  
(COPY TO CARD).  
6. Press the button.  
7. Press the  
desired setting.  
Single  
All  
or  
button to select the  
OK  
Select  
8. Press the  
button.  
SINGLE  
ALL  
Copy a selected image or video clip  
Copy all the files in the current memory.  
Copy Single File  
8. Press the  
or  
button to select a picture, video  
or audio file.  
9. Press the  
5/150  
8M  
button.  
IN  
Copy All Files  
Copy This?  
Yes  
8. Press the  
button.  
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With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher  
priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only  
copied from internal memory to the memory card.  
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9 Installing the Software onto a Computer  
• Installing the Software  
For Windows® Users:  
PC  
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.  
If you don’t know how to perform the software installation, please read  
the “ReadMe” file in the CD first.  
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)  
Windows® 98SE needs to install your digital 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 & Vista)  
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips. No  
need to install the driver.  
IMPORTANT!  
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you are watching  
video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above.  
It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/directx.  
Need help with your digital camera?  
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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.  
Open & Close  
4. With the mouse, click on each  
software interface button in  
turn and follow the on screen  
instructions.  
NOTE:  
If the setup screen does not appear  
after loading the CD, then you can  
manually start it by double clicking  
the “My Computer” icon on your  
desktop, then double clicking the icon  
for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-  
ROM window opens, double click the  
“INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.  
Mac  
For Macintosh Users:  
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. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.  
4. Install the software included.  
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• Software Included with Your Camera  
The t830 software CD contains the following software:  
Polaroid t830 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® PhotoStudio® to edit and print the Pictures.  
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Picture Editing Software  
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® is an easy-to-use and powerful image-editing  
software loaded with everything you need to fix, print, and get creative  
with your digital pictures. This program gives you quick access and all-  
at-once enhancement to the pictures on your computer, for example,  
removing red-eye and cloning objects to a different picture. Add special  
effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates.  
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® also includes a wide variety of printing options.  
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 Movie Making Software  
ArcSoft VideoImpression® is an easy-to-use video editing software program.  
The program enables users to create and edit new videos using existing video  
and image files - making desktop video presentations for home, business, and  
the Web.  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.PDF File Reading Software  
Adobe® Acrobat® Readerlets 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.  
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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, XP or  
Vista  
Pentium® III 450 MHz or equivalent processor  
USB Port  
128MB RAM (256MB recommended)  
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:  
Mac® OS Version 9.2~X  
PowerMac G3 or higher  
USB Port  
128MB RAM (256MB recommended )  
500MB 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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10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer  
• Before Transferring Files  
IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS  
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE  
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED  
CD. PLEASE REFER TO “9 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.  
• Connecting to Your Computer  
Connect the camera directly to your computer  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Plug the  
labelled end of the USB cable into the  
marked  
socket on your computer.  
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.  
4. 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 to a Computer  
NOTE:  
The Mass Storage mode is the default setting when the docking is connected  
with a TV set or a computer.  
PC  
For Windows® Users:  
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, video and audio clips are in the directory folder.  
Highlight the pictures, video and audio 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, video or audio  
clips.  
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Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:  
Or visit www.polaroid.com.  
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For Macintosh Users:  
Mac  
NOTE:  
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
PLAYBACK mode.  
3. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the systems will  
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will  
automatically create a Mass Storage named “DIGITALCAM”.  
NOTE:  
This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.  
4. Double click the folder “DIGITALCAM” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.  
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any subfolder inside.  
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder  
and paste to the hard disk.  
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11 Troubleshooting Problems  
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 when I  
am installing “Polaroid t830 Camera  
Driver”.  
“Polaroid  
Camera Driver” does  
not load.  
t830  
Shut down all other applications and attempt to  
reinstall the driver.  
Check to see if the USB in your BIOS is activated.  
Please refer to Polaroid web site to activate the  
USB in the BIOS.  
I cannot upload images to my  
computer.  
Connection failure.  
Check all cable connections are secured.  
Camera Driver is not  
installed.  
You need to install the camera driver for  
Windows 98SE systems.  
I cannot run the “Polaroid t830  
Camera Driver”.  
Conflict with another  
camera driver or  
capture device.  
If you have another camera installed on your  
computer, remove it and it’s driver completely  
from your system to avoid conflicting with it.  
My CD Installation wizard does  
not work.  
The auto installation  
file is switched off  
or The CD-ROM is  
disconnected.  
* For Win98se/Me user:  
Go to the computer desktop. Right click on “My  
Computer”. Click “Properties”. Select “Device  
Manager”. Double click on “CD_ROM”, double  
click on “CD-R (normally the manufacturer’s  
name. Click on “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”.  
* For WinXP user:  
Go to the computer desktop. Double click on  
“My Computer”. Right click “CD Driver” and  
select “Properties”. Click “Autoplay”. Ensure  
“Prompt me each time to choose an action“ is  
ticked. Click “OK” to exit.  
* For Win Vista user:  
Go to “Control Panel / Hardware and Sound /  
AutoPlay”, then set “Software and games” to  
“Install or run grogram” or “Ask me every time”.  
Click “Save” button to exit.  
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Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Images are not shown  
on TV.  
Video cable is not connected  
correctly.  
Make sure the video cable is connected to the  
TV “Video In” socket.  
The video clip (AVI) file  
cannot be played.  
DirectX version is lower than  
9.0  
Install DirectX 9.0 or above. Visit http://www.  
microsoft.com/directx for more details.  
The camera is detected  
by Windows and works  
properly, but a driver 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.  
I cannot activate my  
Digital Camera by pressing  
the Power switch.  
Insufficient battery power or  
battery is missing.  
Recharge the battery or install the battery.  
Camera does not turn on.  
Battery is not oriented  
correctly.  
Or  
Orient the battery correctly.  
Or  
Recharge the battery.  
Battery is dead.  
Camera suddenly powers  
off.  
Auto Power Off function is  
activated.  
Or  
Turn the camera on.  
Or  
Recharge the battery.  
Battery is 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.  
Or  
Memory is full.  
Delete images you no longer need, or use another  
memory card.  
Camera powers off during  
self-timer countdown.  
Battery is dead.  
Recharge the battery.  
LCD screen image is out  
of focus.  
Macro mode is being used for  
far subjects.  
Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
Or  
Set the camera to Macro mode for subjects this  
close to the lens:  
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.15 m ~ 0.8 m)  
Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m)  
Or  
Still image mode is being  
used for near subjects.  
Recorded pictures are not  
saved in memory.  
Removing the memory card  
before the save operation is  
complete.  
Do not remove the memory card before the save  
operation is complete.  
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Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Colour of the playback pictures is  
different from the picture on the  
LCD screen during recording.  
Sunlight or light from another  
source is shining directly into the  
lens during recording.  
Position the camera so sunlight  
does not shine directly onto  
the 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.  
Unprotect the pictures you want  
to delete.  
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  
to reset the camera. Your valuable  
data stored in the camera will not  
be lost.  
TV Out  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
LCD screen does not appear  
on the screen of the connected  
television  
There is  
camera-TV connection  
Or  
TV setup is wrong  
Or  
a
problem with the  
Use the optional video cable to  
connect the camera to the TV  
Or  
Consult the documentation of the  
TV and put it in its video mode  
Or  
Video system is incompatible.  
Select the proper video output  
system.  
Images do not display in color  
on TV.  
Wrong system selection.  
Change to NTSC or PAL.  
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the  
enclosed applications.  
For further information and support, please visit our website:  
http://www.polaroid.com  
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12 Getting Help  
• Polaroid Online Services  
Website: http://www.polaroid.com  
• ArcSoft Software Help  
For United States  
ArcSoft HQ Support Center  
(Fremont, CA 94538)  
For Latin America  
Tel.: 1-510-979-5599  
Fax: 1-510-440-7978  
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/  
For Europe  
ArcSoft Europe Support Center  
(Ireland)  
For China  
ArcSoft China Support Center  
(Hangzhou)  
Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087  
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001  
Tel.: +86-571-88210575  
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support  
For Japan  
For Taiwan  
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)  
Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392  
Fax: +81-3-5795-1397  
Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp  
ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan)  
Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355  
Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922  
Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw  
Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).  
“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, USA.  
Need help with your digital camera?  
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:  
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13 Appendix  
• Technical specifications  
• Sensor:  
- 1/2.5 inch  
Sensor  
- 8.0 Megapixels CCD  
• Aperture: F 2.8 ~ 5.2  
• Focal Length: 6.2 ~ 18.6 mm  
• Focal Distance  
- Normal Focus: 1.3 ft to ∞ (40 cm to ∞)  
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens to  
the subject.)  
Lens  
- Macro Focus:  
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.15 m ~ 0.8 m)  
Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m)  
LCD Screen  
Built-in Flash  
3.0” color TFT-LCD  
• Modes  
- Auto/Red-eye Reduction/Always On/Slow Sync/Off  
• Range  
Flash Range for Normal mode:  
Wide Angle: 2.6 ft ~ 6.6 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 2 m )  
Telephoto: 2.6 ft ~ 3.2 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 1 m )  
Flash Range for Macro mode:  
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.15 m ~ 0.8 m)  
Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m)  
Exposure Control  
ISO Speed  
-/+2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.4 increments  
Auto,50,100,200,400,800,1600  
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Shutter Speed  
White Balance  
1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec  
Auto, Day light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent-  
H, Fluorescent-L, Customer  
Storage  
• Internal Memory: 16 MB Nand Flash  
• External Memory  
- supports SD card up to 2 GB (not included)  
Self-timer  
2 sec/ 10 sec/ Double / Burst  
File Format  
• Still Image  
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG  
compression) DCF compatible, Support DPOF  
• Video Clip: AVI  
• Audio: WAV  
Power Supply  
Tripod Socket  
Connectivity  
One Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (included)  
Yes  
With computer via USB cable (included)  
With TV via TV cable (included)  
Dimension  
• Size:  
- (W) 95.5 mm x (D) 57 mm x (H) 20 mm  
• Weight:  
Approximately 110g excluding batteries or  
card  
Operating System • For Windows Users: Microsoft Windows 98SE,  
Me 2000, XP or Vista  
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2 ~ X  
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• Storage Capacities  
The charts below indicate the approximate numbers of pictures and length  
of video clips the camera can hold at each setting based on the internal  
memory and different capacities of SD card.  
Recordable Images  
Units: Images  
Resolution  
Quality  
16MBInternalMemory  
2
32MBSD  
8
64MBSD  
16  
128MBSD  
32  
8M  
4
16  
32  
64  
6
2
24  
9
47  
18  
96  
36  
3:2  
4
18  
35  
76  
7
2
27  
10  
65  
21  
108  
43  
16:9  
5
21  
43  
86  
8
2
32  
10  
64  
21  
129  
43  
6M  
5
21  
43  
86  
8
4
32  
16  
64  
32  
129  
66  
4M  
ꢀM  
8
32  
65  
132  
12  
8
49  
33  
97  
66  
198  
133  
17  
67  
134  
271  
26  
49  
102  
204  
205  
390  
416  
832  
VGA  
98  
431  
646  
780  
1734  
2602  
164  
1299  
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Resolution  
Quality  
256MBSD  
63  
512MBSD  
128  
1GBSD  
257  
8M  
126  
256  
515  
189  
71  
384  
144  
766  
289  
3:2  
142  
288  
576  
214  
85  
435  
172  
872  
345  
16:9  
169  
344  
690  
254  
85  
517  
172  
1030  
345  
6M  
169  
344  
690  
254  
130  
517  
264  
1030  
528  
4M  
ꢀM  
260  
526  
1047  
390  
262  
793  
531  
1571  
1065  
536  
1080  
2167  
821  
1648  
3297  
3307  
6284  
1621  
VGA  
3423  
5135  
6961  
12567  
20946  
10441  
NOTE:  
8M  
3:2  
3264 X 2448  
3264 X 1836  
2272 X 1704  
640 X 480  
3264 X 2176  
2816 X 2112  
1600 x 1200  
6M  
16:9  
4M  
ꢀM  
VGA  
Super fine  
Fine  
Normal  
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Recordable Video Length  
Resolution  
Video clips can be taken  
00:00:17  
16MB Internal Memory  
00:00:34  
00:01:05  
00:01:50  
00:03:33  
00:06:42  
00:03:54  
00:07:34  
00:14:17  
00:08:02  
00:15:36  
00:29:25  
00:16:03  
00:31:09  
00:58:46  
00:32:44  
01:03:30  
01:59:48  
01:05:45  
02:07:33  
160  
32MB SD  
64MB SD  
128MB SD  
256MB SD  
512MB SD  
1GB SD  
160  
160  
160  
160  
160  
04:00:38  
160  
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NOTE:  
640 x 480  
320 x 240  
160 x 128  
160  
• 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.  
• The time format is XX:YY:ZZ  
- XX is hours  
- YY is minutes  
- ZZ is seconds  
Recordable Audio Length  
Memory Card Capacity  
16MB Internal Memory  
32MB SD  
Length of Audio Clips Recording Time  
04:00:38  
00:24:13  
00:48:28  
01:36:52  
03:10:59  
06:28:07  
12:58:22  
64MB SD  
128MB SD  
256MB SD  
512MB SD  
1GB SD  
NOTE:  
• The time format is XX:YY:ZZ  
- XX is hours  
- YY is minutes  
- ZZ is seconds  
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• Uninstalling Polaroid t830 Driver (PC only)  
For Windows® 98SE Users:  
PC  
NOTE:  
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE user only because  
only Windows 98SE needs to install the t830 driver.  
1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select  
“Polaroid Digital Camera” program, then click “Add/Remove”.  
2. The following dialogue box appears, please click “Yes” to confirm  
removing the camera driver.  
3. The un-installation program runs automatically, please restart your  
computer when it is finished.  
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• Camera Default Settings  
Camera Mode  
Description  
Default  
8M  
Image Resolution  
Quality  
Fine  
Multi  
Auto  
Auto  
0
Metering  
White Balance for Pictures  
ISO  
Exposure  
Drive Mode  
AEB  
Off  
Off  
Still Image Mode  
Highlight  
Off  
Sharpness  
Normal  
Effect  
Off  
Date Stamp  
Photo Frame  
Face Tracking  
AF Lamp  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Auto  
On  
Digital Zoom  
Video Resolution  
Metering  
320 X 240  
Multi  
Auto  
Video Mode  
White Balance for Video Clips  
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Capture mode  
Auto Review  
Power Save  
Date & Time  
Language  
File No.  
Q mode  
3 sec.  
1 min.  
YY/MM/DD  
English  
Series  
NTSC  
Computer  
---  
Setup Mode  
TV Out  
USB  
Start-up Image  
Format  
No  
Reset All  
No  
Playback Mode  
Protect  
Off  
Slide Show  
3 Sec.  
NOTE:  
The default language for the LCD screen may vary with the different shipment  
destinations.  
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance  
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environment.  
32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius  
15% - 90% relative humidity, non condensing  
The battery life or image quality may be affected when the camera is oper-  
ated 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 on the camera 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 the camera as this will affect  
any warranty claim.  
Need help with your digital camera?  
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:  
Or visit www.polaroid.com.  
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• 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.  
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:  
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• 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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