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Welcom e to the Polaroid
PDC 1320 Cam era!
Congratulations on purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1320 Complete
Digital Camera Kit. This kit contains everything you need to enter the world of
digital imaging. After taking photos, you will find it easy to transfer them to your
computer, edit, and correct your images— even display them on your television!
Once the photos are on your computer, you can use the ArcSoft PhotoMAX
Image Maker Software to change them in creative ways, include them in email,
and print them.
Your digital camera and software are easy to use and are designed to work
together to produce high quality results. Use your imagination and have fun!
What is in this m anual
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The first part of this user’s manual, “Quick Start: Taking Your First Photo,”
walks you through ten easy steps that will have you taking successful photos
in no time.
•
The second section, “Advanced Features and Settings,” explains the more
sophisticated functions of the camera and how to make them work for you.
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Quick Start: Taking Your First Photo
Step 1: Unpack your cam era kit
a
b
c
d
e
Camera case
Polaroid PDC 1320 camera
Wrist strap (attached to camera)
User’s manual
c
a
b
ArcSoft PhotoMAX Image Maker
Software CD-ROM
f
e
d
f
Four AA batteries
g
h
i
AC power adapter
Camera-to-computer USB cable
Camera-to-TV video cable
g
h
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Step 2: Review the cam era’s features
Front view
c
a
b
c
d
e
f
Optical viewfinder
Self-timer indicator
Flash
a
b
f
d
Focus ring
Focusing distance
Lens
e
g
h
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Wrist strap slot
Battery compartment
Tripod mount
j
g
h
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j
CompactFlash memory card compartment
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Top view
a
Mode dial
b
Photo quality and
resolution button
a
c
b
d
e
f
c
d
e
f
Flash setting button
Flash settings
Photo resolution settings
LCD menu on/off button
Status LCD
g
h
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PC connection indicator
Camera on/off button
Shutter button
h
a
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Mode dial
a
b
c
d
e
Record mode
Play mode
b
d
Setup mode
c
Delete mode
PC connection mode
e
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Status LCD
a
g
a
b
c
d
e
f
Flash setting pointer
f
Self-timer indicator (when in use)
Battery power indicator
Photos remaining indicator
PC connection indicator (when in use)
Photo resolution indicator
Photo quality indicator
g
b c
d
e
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Rear view
a
Camera power/status
indicator
a
b
c
b
CompactFlash memorycard
indicator
c
Optical viewfinder
d
e
f
d
LCD scroll up button/self-
timer button
OK
e
f
LCD scroll down button
OK button
g
h
g
Color LCD on/off and
photo viewing button
h
Color LCD (menu/viewfinder)
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Sideview
a
b
c
a
b
c
USB connection
Video connection
AC power adapter connection
Step 3: Install the cam era’s batteries
a
Open the battery compartment cover on
the bottom of the camera by sliding the
cover out to the side as far as it will go and
lifting it.
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b
Insert four AA batteries with the + and -
terminals placed as shown.
c
Close the cover of the battery
compartment securely.
If you feel resistance, do not force the
cover. Slide it out to the side as far as it will
go, press it down flat against the camera
base, and slide it back into the base to lock
it closed.
No t e : To learn more about batteries, such as
which ones to use and how to tell if
your batteries are running low, see page 16.
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Step 4: Turn the cam era on
a
Press the yellow camera on/off button (a)
a
on the top of the camera.
b
b
Wait for the green power/status indicator
light (b ) on the back of the camera to stop
blinking before you take a photo.
No t e : To conserve battery life, the color LCD
turns off after 90 seconds and goes into
“sleep mode.” While the camera is in
sleep mode, the green power/status
indicator light (b ) stays on. (Be sure to turn off the color LCD when it is
not needed.) Pressing any button or rotating the mode dial immediately
returns the camera to a powered-up state. The camera shuts off
completely after three minutes of inactivity, unless you are using an AC
adapter (page 15).
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Step 5: Turn the m ode dial to Record
The Record mode (a) is on the mode dial on the top of the
a
camera.
To learn more about the camera’s modes, see pag e24.
Step 6: Turn the focusing ring
Turn the focusing ring on the front of the
camera to set the correct distance between you
and your subject:
2 feet (.6 m) to infinity
Use this setting for most subjects.
1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6 m)
Use this macro setting for close-up photos.
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Step 7: Use the flash (if desired)
The camera is pre-set to Auto flash, which means the flash fires when the lighting
situation calls for it. If you want to use a different setting, see page 27.
Stand 3 to 8 feet (1 to 2.5 m) from your subject for best results with flash.
a
If the flash fires, you cannot take another photo until
the power/status indicator (a) on the back of the
camera stops blinking.
Step 8: Stand the correct
distance from your subject
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Outdoors (no flash): 2 feet (.6 m) or more
from your subject
Indoors (with flash): 3 to 8 feet (1 to 2.5 m) from your subject
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Step 9: Fram e the photo
a
You can frame your photo in one of two
ways:
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•
Use the framing lines in the
optical viewfinder (a ).
Use the color LCD (b ).
To see an image in the color
LCD, press the yellow LCD
on/off button (c ) on the back of
the camera.
OK
c
b
No t e : The color LCD uses
additional battery power.
a
Step 10: Press the shutter button
Press down the shutter button (a ) to take the photo.
Do not move the camera until you hear a click.
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The Next Step
Now that you have taken your first photo, spend some time with the next
section, “Advanced Features and Settings.” It tells you how to:
•
Transfer your photos to your computer so you can edit or email them
(page 58).
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See your photos on a television (page 41).
You will also learn about using other exciting features of your Polaroid PDC
1320 camera, such as:
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•
•
•
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CompactFlash memory card support (page 18)
Self-timer (page 29)
Digital zoom (page 34)
Photo Quickview (page 36)
DPOF printing (page 43)
Menu options (page 48)
Take a look at the next section and see how you can make your camera work for
you!
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Advanced Features and Settings
This is what you will find in this section:
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Using an AC Adapter or Batteries (page 15)
Storing Photos in Memory (page 18)
Formatting Memory (page 22)
Using the Mode Dial and Menus (page 24)
Setting the Focusing Distance (page 26)
Using the Flash (page 27)
Using the Self-Timer (page 29)
Reading the Photos Remaining Indicator (page 30)
Setting the Photo Quality and Photo Resolution (page 31)
Using Digital Zoom (page 34)
Reviewing and Deleting Photos in Quickview (page 36)
Viewing Photos (page 36)
Viewing Your Photos on Television (page 41)
Printing Photos (page 43)
Deleting Photos (page 45)
Using Menu Options (page 48)
Installing PhotoMAX Software (page 56)
Transferring Photos to Your Computer (page 58)
Accessing Photos in PhotoMAX Software (page 61)
Getting Help with PhotoMAX Software (page 64)
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Using an AC Adapter or Batteries
You can use the camera’s AC adapter or four AA batteries.
AC adapter
Ca u t io n : Always turn your camera off before inserting or removing the AC
adapter.
To maximize the life of your camera’s batteries, use the AC adapter whenever
possible. For example, always use the AC adapter when you:
•
•
•
Review stored photos on the color LCD
Display photos on your television using the video cable
Transfer photos to your computer using the USB cable
No t e : When you use an AC adapter, the camera will remain on for 30 minutes
of inactivity before it shuts itself off.
The AC adapter may become warm to the touch after extended periods
of use. This is no cause for alarm.
Using the AC adapter will not recharge rechargeable batteries.
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1
2
3
4
Press the on/off button to turn the camera
off.
Connect one end of the AC adapter to the AC
connection on the camera.
Connect the other end of the AC adapter to a
grounded electrical outlet.
Press the camera on/off button to turn the
camera on.
Batteries
Use only AA high-capacity super alkaline or lithium disposable batteries or
NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Never mix old batteries with new
batteries, different types of batteries, or batteries from different manufacturers.
Battery Status
The battery icon in the status LCD shows how much energy remains in the
batteries.
Battery Icon
Battery Status
Fully charged
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Moderately charged
Low charge—You can still take photos, but if the
power drops very low, the flash and color LCD will
not function. As battery power drops still lower, the
camera eventually shuts down, and you will need to
replace all four batteries.
Empty— Replace the batteries immediately.
Keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on a trip, when it may be hard to
find replacement batteries.
When not using the camera, shut it off. And when not using the camera for more
than a few days, remove the batteries.
No t e : Your photos are never lost when you change batteries. They always
remain in memory.
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Storing Photos in Mem ory
You can store your photos in the camera’s internal memory or an optional
CompactFlash memory card.
The cam era’s internal m em ory
The Polaroid PDC 1320 camera automatically stores your photos in 8 MB of
internal memory. Depending on the camera’s photo-quality setting (page 31), its
internal memory normally stores from 17 to 50 photos at 1280 x 960 resolution
or 34 to 138 photos at 640 x 480 resolution. If there is no space left in the
camera’s internal memory and you try to take a photo, a message on the LCD
tells you that the camera’s memory is full. You need to delete photos from the
camera’s memory (page 45) or transfer photos to your computer (page 58).
An optional Com pactFlash card
The Polaroid PDC 1320 camera includes a slot for an optional ATA Type I
CompactFlash memory card of up to 128 MB so you can add more memory as
needed. For more information about CompactFlash memory cards, see your
local retailer.
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Whenever you insert a CompactFlash memory card into the camera, photos are
stored on the card and not in the camera’s internal memory. Photos already in
the camera’s internal memory remain there, and you can access them by
removing the CompactFlash card.
If there is no more space left in the memory card and you try to take a photo, a
message on the LCD tells you that the memory card is full. You need to delete
photos from the memory card (page 45) or transfer photos to your computer
(page 58).
If you delete photos when a CompactFlash memory card is in the camera, the
photos are deleted from the memory card. If you want to delete photos from the
camera’s internal memory, make sure a memory card is not in the camera.
Ca u t io n :You must format a memory card (page 22) if it is new or has not been
used in your Polaroid PDC 1320 camera before.
Always turn the camera off before you insert or remove a memory card.
Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged or the photos stored on it
corrupted.
No t e : For an explanation of card-related error messages that may appear on
the color LCD, see page 65.
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Inserting a Com pactFlash card
1
2
Turn the camera off.
Open the memory compartment
cover on the bottom of the camera.
3
Insert the card with the raised lip
facing up. Push it carefully but firmly
into the slot
The card only fits correctly into the
slot one way. When the card is
inserted completely, the eject
button (a ) next to the card pops out.
No t e : If the card does not seem to
fit correctly, do not force it.
a
Turn the card over and retry.
4
Close the memory compartment cover.
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Rem oving a Com pactFlash card
1
2
Turn the camera off.
Open the memory compartment
cover.
3
Push the eject button (a ) next to
the memory card.
4
5
Grasp the edge of the memory card
and pull it out.
Close the memory compartment
cover.
a
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Form atting Mem ory
Always format a new CompactFlash memory card before you use it. In fact,
format any CompactFlash memory card unless it has been used in your Polaroid
PDC 1320 camera before.
You may occasionally need to reformat the camera’s internal memory or a
CompactFlash memory card to delete stored photos or eliminate corrupted files.
No t e : When you reformat a CompactFlash memory card that is already in the
camera, all photos on the card are deleted. However, photos stored in the
camera’s internal memory are not.
To format a CompactFlash memory card, start with step 1 below. To format the
camera’s internal memory, be sure there is no CompactFlash memory card in the
camera and start with step 3.
1
2
Turn the camera off.
Insert a CompactFlash memory card (page 20) unless one is already in the
camera.
3
Turn the camera on.
Ca u t io n : Never turn the camera off while reformatting is in progress.
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4
5
Turn the mode dial to Setup (a).
The S ETUP MENU appears in the color LCD.
Use the LCD scroll down button to highlight
FORMAT MEDIA.
6
7
Press the OK button.
Use the LCD scroll buttons to highlight YES and then
press OK. A message asks if you are sure you want to
format memory.
8
9
Highlight YES and then press OK. The camera displays the message,
FORMAT COMP LETE.
Press OK and return to the S ETUP MENU. (If you select NO, the
camera returns to the S ETUP MENU without formatting memory.)
10 To exit the S ETUP MENU, turn the mode dial to another setting.
For an explanation of related error messages that may appear on the color LCD,
see page 65.
No t e : If you cannot format the card, it may be defective. Return it to the
retailer where you purchased it.
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Using the Mode Dial and Menus
The mode dial on your Polaroid PDC 1320 camera has five modes that you use
to perform different functions:
Record mode. Take photos and adjust photo settings.
Play mode. View photos you have taken.
Setup mode. View and set camera options.
Delete mode. Delete photos you have taken.
PC mode. Transfer stored photos from your camera to your
computer.
The Record, Play, Setup, and Delete modes each have their own menus. For a list
of each menu’s options and a description of each option, see page 48.
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The steps below are general instructions for changing menu options. They apply
to all menus:
1
2
Turn the camera on.
Turn the mode dial to a mode, and the mode’s menu appears in the color
LCD. (The PC mode does not have a menu.)
a
No t e : If the camera is in Record or Play mode,
press the menu button (a ) on the top of
the camera to turn the menu on.
3
4
Use the LCD scroll up or down buttons to
highlight a desired menu option in yellow.
Press the OK button to select the highlighted
item you want to change. The line at the bottom
of the menu turns from blue to green and two
small scroll icons appear at the left.
No t e : To move to another menu option without making a change,
press OK.
5
6
7
To select an option in the green menu line, use the scroll up or down
buttons.
Press OK to confirm the new setting, and you return to the highlighted
menu option.
To exit the RECORD MENU or P LAY MENU, press the menu button
to turn the menu off. If you want to exit a different menu, turn the mode
dial to another setting.
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Setting the Focusing Distance
Rotate the distance ring around the camera’s lens, to set the correct camera-to-
subject distance when you are not using flash.
Distance Icon
Distance
2 feet (.6 m) to infinity
Use this setting for most subjects.
1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6 m)
Use this macro setting for close-up photos.
Ca u t io n :Do not use flash for macro photos.
For best results using the macro
setting:
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•
•
Make sure you have adequate lighting.
Use the color LCD to frame your photo.
Use a tripod or another stable support. Hand-holding the camera may
result in a blurred image.
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Using the Flash
To select a flash setting, turn the mode dial to Record.
The flash button (a ) on the top of the
camera lets you cycle through the flash-
mode icons (b ) in the status LCD. The
default setting is Auto flash.
a
b
The optimum camera-to-subject flash range
is 3 to 8 feet (1 to 2.5 m).
If you use flash, wait until the power/status
indicator stops blinking before you take
another photo.
Flash Icon
Flash Setting
Auto flash:
• The flash fires automatically as needed.
• Use this setting to take most photos.
Red eye:
• Use this setting to avoid red glare in your subject’s
eyes.
• The camera fires a brief, preflash flash before the
regular flash.
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Flash Icon
Flash Setting
Forced flash:
• The flash fires for every photo.
• Use indoors in low light. Using this setting in
bright light may overexpose the photo.
• Use in high-contrast situations to provide fill-
light.
No flash:
• The flash does not fire.
• Use where flash is prohibited or may be
distracting. Also 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 photos will be too dark.
• Use for outdoor photos.
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Using the Self-tim er
The self-timer button (the same as the color LCD scroll up button) on the
camera back lets you take a photo ten seconds after you press the shutter button.
The self-timer works only for the next photo taken, and then it turns itself off.
No t e : For best results, use a tripod or a stable surface.
1
2
3
Turn the camera on.
Turn the mode dial to Record.
Press the self-timer button (a ).
a
The self-timer icon
status LCD.
appears in the
No t e : To cancel the self-timer, press the
self-timer button again.
OK
4
5
Frame the photo using the optical
viewfinder or the color LCD viewfinder.
Press the shutter button. The red self-timer
indicator on the front of the camera blinks for ten seconds. The indicator
blinks rapidly immediately before the photo is taken.
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Reading the Photos Rem aining Indicator
This indicator in the status LCD shows the number of photos remaining in the
camera’s internal memory (or an inserted CompactFlash card). The information
varies depending on what mode the camera is in:
•
In Record mode, the indicator shows the number of photos left to take at
the current photo resolution and quality setting. (See page 31 for
information about these settings.) The number counts down asyou take
photos, and it may be different for each photo quality and resolution
setting.
•
In Play mode and Delete mode, the indicator shows the number of the
photo currently displayed on the color LCD.
The photo indicator number also varies depending on the file size of the photos
you take. For example, a photo of a solid colored wall is a smaller file size than a
photo of an intricate garden scene. A photo of a visually simple scene may not
cause the photo count to change, although the photo is still safely stored in
memory.
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Setting the Photo Quality and Photo
Resolution
In Record mode, pressing the photo quality
and resolution button (a ) on the top of the
camera cycles through settings that affect the
quality of your photos, the size of your
digital photo files, and the number of photos
your camera can store.
a
c
b
•
The photo quality setting (b ) —
indicated by the number of stars in the
status LCD — refers to the type of image compression used for each photo
resolution setting. The lower the compression (the more stars), the better
the quality. A photo with lower compression takes up more memory but
produces a higher quality digital photo when printed. Lower compression
also reduces the number of photos the camera can store.
•
The photo resolution setting (c ) — indicated by the small and large picture
icons on the top of the camera — refers to the number of pixels in a digital
photo. The higher the resolution, the more pixels in your photo and the
more memory the photo uses. A higher resolution takes up more memory
but produces a higher quality digital photo when printed.
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These are the high-resolution options and the approximate number of photos
you can expect the camera to hold at each setting.
Icons
Photo Quality and Resolution Approximate
Number of Photos
1280 x 960 pixels (default)
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(Superfine) Low compression.
Best quality for printing but
largest file size (default).
(Fine) Medium compression.
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50
(Normal) High compression
but smallest file size.
No t e : The number of photos you can take at each setting is based on the
camera’s 8 MB of internal memory. If you use a CompactFlash memory
card with additional memory, you will be able to take more photos.
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These are the low-resolution options and the approximate number of photos
you can expect the camera to hold at each setting.
Icons
Photo Quality and Resolution Approximate
Number of Photos
640 x 480 pixels (default)
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(Superfine) Low compression.
Best quality for email and web
pages but largest file size
(default).
(Fine) Medium compression.
69
(Normal) High compression
but smallest file size.
138
No t e : The number of photos you can take at each setting is based on the
camera’s 8 MB of internal memory. If you use a CompactFlash memory
card with additional memory, you will be able to take more photos.
In Record mode, the status LCD shows the photo quality and resolution setting
of the last photo taken. This setting is applied to the next photo you take unless
you change the setting.
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In Play mode, the status LCD shows the photo quality and resolution of the
image currently displayed on the color LCD, as well as the flash mode in which
the photo was taken. In addition, if you press the color LCD on/off button while
the camera is in Play mode, the photo’s resolution appears at the bottom of the
photo.
No t e : When you press the photo quality and resolution button, the photos
remaining indicator changes to show how many more photos you can
take at that quality and resolution.
Using Digital Zoom
This feature lets you “zoom” in on the central area of an image and photograph
only the enlarged portion of the picture.
1
Set the photo resolution of the camera to 1280x960 (page 31). Digital zoom
only works in this higher resolution.
2
Turn the mode dial to Record and turn the color LCD on by pressing the
yellow button on the back of the camera.
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4
Frame the photo in the color LCD.
Press the OK button on the back of
the camera. The central portion of
the image enlarges twice to fill the
color LCD and 2 xZOOM appears
in the upper left corner of the LCD.
(If you want to return to the
original image, press OK again.)
5
6
Press the shutter button, and the
camera photographs the enlarged
portion.
Press OK to return to the original
image.
No t e : Digital zoom applies to only one
photo at a time. If you want to
use digital zoom again, begin
with step 1 above.
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Reviewing and Deleting Photos in
Quickview
Quickview lets you see and delete photos immediately after you take them.
To turn Quickview on, select QUICKVIEW in the RECORD MENU. Then
select ON. (For more detailed information about using menus, see page 24.)
With Quickview on:
1
2
Turn the mode dial to Record and take a photo.
The photo you have just taken displays for three seconds on the color LCD
(even if the LCD is off). The message, DELETE CURRENT?, appears at
the bottom of the photo, giving you several seconds to decide whether you
want to delete the photo.
3
To delete the photo, press OK. To save the photo, do nothing and the photo
will be stored in memory.
Viewing Photos
In Play mode, pressing the color LCD button three times lets you cycle through
three types of displays of photos you have taken:
•
•
•
A single photo without text
A single photo with text information about the photo
Thumbnails, which are miniatures of all the photos stored in the camera
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Single photo without text
•
Turn the mode dial to Play. The last photo taken appears as a single image
in the LCD.
•
Press the up or down scroll button to see each photo stored in memory
displayed sequentially on the color LCD.
Single photo with text
•
With a photo displayed on the color LCD, press the LCD button. The
following information appears at the bottom of the photo: the photo
quality and resolution (number of pixels and a photo quality designation —
N for normal, F for fine, or S for superfine) as well as a photo file icon
and the number of the photo.
If the photo has been tagged for DPOF printing (page 43), you will also see
a small printer icon
at the bottom of the photo.
•
Pressing the scroll up or down buttons displays additional photographs
with information displayed at the bottom.
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Thum bnails
•
Press the LCD button a
second time to see the
photos you have taken
as miniature
thumbnails, as shown at
right.
•
The last photo that
appeared as a single
image on the color LCD
is highlighted with a red
border.
•
•
Use the scroll up or
down button to highlight a thumbnail photo you want to see enlarged or
move through additional groups of thumbnails.
Press OK to see a highlighted thumbnail enlarged to fill the LCD.
Press the color LCD a third time and you return to the single photo without text.
For information on how to delete a photo, see page 45.
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Viewing an enlarged area
You can look at an enlarged
quadrant of a photo:
1
Turn the mode dial to Play. The
last photo taken appears in the
color LCD. (You can look at an
enlarged quadrant of this
photo or use the scroll arrows
to view a different photo.)
2
3
Press OK to see the upper-left
corner of the photo enlarged two
times.
Press the color LCD button to
see a small blue indicator in the
upper left corner of the enlarged
area. A red rectangle appears in
the indicator. It tells you which
quadrant of the photo you are
viewing.
4
5
Press the up or down scroll button to move from one quadrant to another.
Press OK twice to return to the original photo.
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If you want to see an even more detailed, enlarged area of the same photo:
1
2
Follow steps 1 through 3 above.
Press OK. The area you were
viewing enlarges an additional
two times, and the blue
indicator in the upper left
corner expands to show 16
segments. (The indicator is
enlarged in the illustration.)
3
4
Press the up or down scroll
arrow, and the small red
rectangle in the indicator
shows you which area of the
photo you are viewing.
Press OK to return to the original photo.
Viewing a slide show
You can review your photos as a slideshow and set how long the delay is between
photos.
1
Select S LIDES HOW in the P LAY MENU. (For detailed information
about using menus, see page 24.)
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3
4
Select a delay from 2 to 10 seconds between photos. The default is
4 seconds.
Press OK. The last photo you took appears in the color LCD, and the
slideshow begins.
To stop the slideshow, press any button on the back of the camera, turn the
mode dial, or turn off the camera.
You need to select S LIDES HOW in the P LAY MENU each time you want to
see a slideshow, even if you do not change the delay.
No t e : It is great fun to see your slideshow displayed on your television. To learn
how to do this, see the next section.
Viewing Your Photos on Television
The Polaroid PDC 1320 camera lets you display the photos you have taken on
your television screen. The first step is to select the video mode that is correct for
the country where you live.
To select a video mode, select VIDEO MODE in the S ETUP MENU. Then
select NTS C (default) or PAL. (For more detailed information about using
menus, see page 24.)
•
Select NTS C for North America, Japan, and South America, among other
countries.
•
Select PAL for Europe and Asia, among other countries.
No t e : When you turn the camera off, the setting returns to the default,NTS C.
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Connecting the cam era to your television
1
2
3
Make sure your camera and television are off.
To conserve batteries, use the AC adapter (a ).
Plug one end of the video cable into the video port
on the camera (b ) and the other end into the
video input port on your television.
b
4
Turn the TV on and set it to the channel you use to
view videos.
No t e : For information about using your TV for
a
video input see the TV’s manual.
5
6
Turn the TV’s mode to video.
Turn on your camera and turn the mode dial to Play. The last photo taken
appears on the TV screen.
7
Press the color LCD up or down button to scroll through each photo stored
in your camera’s memory or a CompactFlash memory card (if one is
inserted). You can view your photos in different ways:
•
•
As a slideshow on your television (page 40).
As a single photo, a photo with text information displayed at the
bottom, or miniature thumbnails (page 36).
8
To delete photos displayed on your television, see page 45.
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After you have set up your TV to display photos from your camera, you can also
take photos using your TV as a viewfinder. Turn the camera to Record mode and
press the color LCD button to turn on the camera’s LCD viewfinder. Then aim
your camera and frame the image in your TV screen.
Printing Photos
The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) feature lets you “tag” your photos for
printing directly from your camera’s CompactFlash memory card to a DPOF-
enabled printer, such as the Polaroid P500 printer.
No t e : DPOF only works if you are using a CompactFlash memory card.
1
Make sure the color LCD is displaying the photo you want to print
(page 36).
2
Select DP OF in the P LAY MENU. (For more detailed information
about using menus, see page 24.)
3
4
Press OK, and the DP OF submenu appears.
Specify the following DP OF options:
•
•
•
P RINT QUANTITY. Select the number of photos to print, from
1 to 9 . The default is 1 .
P RINT S IZE. Select the size of the print: P RINTER S TD
(default), 3 x5 , 4 x6, 5 x7 , or 8 x10 .
P RINT ENABLE. The options are ON (default) and OFF. To untag
a previously tagged photo, select OFF.
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5
6
To exit the DP OF submenu, press the menu button and theP LAY
MENU appears.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each photo you want to tag.
No t e : If you tag a photo for DPOF printing, a printer icon
appears at the
bottom of the photo when text is displayed (page 37).
When you are ready to print photos, remove the CompactFlash memory card
from the camera (page 21) and insert it into your DPOF-enabled printer. For
information about using the memory card with a DPOF-enabled printer, see
your printer’s user manual or the printer’s online help.
Quick DPOF tagging
You can quickly tag a photo for printing when you are using a CompactFlash
memory card. When the camera is in Play mode and you view a photo with
informational text at the bottom (page 37), press the shutter button. The photo
is tagged for DPOF printing, and a printer icon appears in the informational
text. (To untag a previously tagged photo, press the shutter button again.)You
can use the scroll buttons to cycle through other photos and press the shutter
button to tag or untag them.
No t e : When you tag a photo using this method, the default DPOF settings are
used.
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Deleting Photos
Ca u t io n :Once you delete a photo, it cannot be retrieved. It is gone forever! Also,
when you delete one or more photos, the remaining photos are
renumbered.
Using Quickview
Quickview lets you see and delete a photo immediately after you have taken it. To
learn how to delete a photo using Quickview, see page 36.
Deleting a single photo
No t e : If you want to delete a photo from a CompactFlash memory card, be
sure to insert the card.To delete a photo stored in the camera’s internal
memory, remove the memory card.
1
Turn the mode dial to Delete
color LCD. Text such as the photo’s resolution, quality, and number appears
. The last photo you took appears in the
at the bottom.
2
3
Use the scroll up or down arrow to move through previously taken photos
and locate the photo you want to delete.
Press the menu button and the DELETE MENU appears. DELETE
CURRENT? is highlighted. (If you decide not to delete the photo, press
the menu button to exit the menu and return to the displayed photo.)
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4
Press OK and a message appears asking you to confirm that you want to
delete the currently displayed photo. The message also tells you the file
name and the folder that contains the file, for example:
10 0 _P OLA\P OL_0 0 0 3 .
5
6
Press the up scroll button to select YES .
Press OK and the photo is deleted. The next photo you took appears in the
color LCD. (If you select NO, the photo not deleted remains displayed in
the LCD.)
Deleting all photos
No t e : If a CompactFlash memory card is in the camera, only the photos on the
card are deleted. To delete all the photos stored in the camera’s internal
memory, remove the memory card.
1
Turn the mode dial to Delete
color LCD.
. The last photo you took appears in the
2
3
Press the menu button and the DELETE MENU appears.
Use the scroll down arrow to highlight DELETE ALL?. (If you decide
you do not want to delete all photos, press the menu button to exit the
menu and return to the displayed photo.)
4
Press OK and a message appears asking you to confirm that you want to
delete all photos.
5
Press the up or down scroll button to select YES .
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Press OK and all the photos stored in memory are deleted. (If you select
NO, the photos are not deleted and the last photo you took appears in the
color LCD.)
Form atting m em ory
When you format the camera’s internal memory or a CompactFlash memory
card, all the photos stored in memory are deleted. For more information, see
page 22.
Using PhotoMAX Software
You can delete photos from the camera when it is connected to the ArcSoft
PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. For more information, see the PhotoMax
Online User’s Guide (the software online help).
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Using Menu Options
This section describes each menu option in alphabetical order according to the
name of the option. The first column also tells you the menu in which the option
is located. For general instructions on accessing menus and changing options,
see page 24.
Option
Description and Settings
COPY TO CF
CARD
Copies photos from the camera’s internal memory to
an optional CompactFlash (CF) memory card.
• YES (default). Copies all stored photos to the
memory card. A message tells you that all images
have been copied. If the memory card becomes full
before all photos are copied, a message tells you
how many photos have been copied.
• PLAY MENU
• NO
No t e : When photos are copied to a memory card,
they retain their original numbers.
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Option
Description and Settings
DELETE ALL?
Deletes all photos stored in the camera’s internal
memory or a CompactFlash memory card (if one is
in the camera). Press OK to select this option. A
message asks you to confirm that you want to delete
all photos.
• DELETE MENU
• YES . Deletes all photos.
• NO (default). Returns you to the previously
displayed photo.
DELETE
CURRENT?
Deletes the currently displayed photo. Press OK to
select this option. Amessage asksyou to confirm that
you want to delete the photo. It also shows you the
file name and the folder that contains the file
(e.g., 10 0_P OLA\P OL_0 0 0 3).
• DELETE MENU
• YES . Deletes the photo.
• NO (default). Returns you to the displayed photo.
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Option
Description and Settings
DP OF
Lets you “tag” a photo to specify that you want it
printed on a Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF)-
enabled printer.
• PLAY MENU
Press OK to select DP OF, and the DP OF submenu
appears. You can select the number of photos you
want to print and their size as well as turn the DPOF
function on or off.
For more information, see page 43.
No te : To exit the DP OF submenu, press the menu
button.
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Option
Description and Settings
EV
Sets the exposure-value (EV) brightness, which
COMP ENS ATION controls how much light enters the camera. If a
photo comes out too dark or too light, use this
setting to lighten or darken the next photo.
• RECORD MENU
• 0 .0 (default): no compensation
• -0 .3 to -1.8: Makes photos progressively darker
• +0 .3 to +1.8 : Makes photos progressively
lighter
When you turn the camera off, the setting returns
to 0 .0 .
FORMAT MEDIA
Allows you to format or reformat either the
internal camera memory or a CompactFlash
memory card, if one is inserted.
• SETUP MENU
• NO (default)
• YES . A message tells you when the formatting
is complete.
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Option
Description and Settings
LANGUAGE
Sets the language to appear in all the menus.
• ENGLIS H (default)
• FRENCH
• SETUP MENU
• GERMAN
• S PANIS H
• P ORTUGES E
• J APANES E
• TRADITIONAL CHINES E
Press OK and the menus appear in the language you
have chosen.
The option you select is retained when you turn the
camera off.
LCD
Adjusts the brightness of the color LCD from -5 to
BRIGHTNES S
+5 . The default is 0 .
The LCD screen gets lighter or darker as you change
the settings.
• PLAY MENU
The option you select is retained when you turn the
camera off.
• RECORD
MENU
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Option
Description and Settings
QUICKVIEW
Briefly displays the photo you have just taken on the
color LCD. A message appears giving you the option
to delete the photo (page 36).
• RECORD
MENU
• ON
• OFF (default). Use this option to conserve battery
power.
The option you select is retained when you turn the
camera off.
RES ET TO
DEFAULT
Restores all camera settings to their factory-default
settings.
• SETUP MENU
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Option
Description and Settings
S LIDE S HOW
Displays stored photos as a full-screen slide show on
the color LCD. You can specify from 2 to 10 seconds
as the delay between photos. The default is
4 seconds.
• PLAY MENU
To start the slide show, go to the P LAY MENU and
accept the default delay setting or select another
delay setting. The slide show begins when you press
OK.
To stop the slide show, press any button on the back
of the camera or switch to another camera mode.
The option you select is retained when you turn the
camera off.
S OUND
Turns on or off a short beep that sounds when you
press any camera button.
• ON (default)
• SETUP MENU
• OFF
The option you select is retained when you turn the
camera off.
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Option
Description and Settings
VIDEO MODE
Selects either NTS C (default) or PAL as the type of
video output for your television.
The setting returns to NTS C when you turn the
camera off.
• SETUP MENU
WHITE
BALANCE
Balances lighting so your photos are not tinted with
strange colors. For example, photos taken in
fluorescent light without white-balance
compensation have a green tint.
• RECORD
MENU
No te : The flash is disabled when you select a white
balance setting.
• AUTO (default): Appropriate for most situations
• TUNGS TEN: Indoors in light-bulb illumination
• FLUORES CENT: Indoors in fluorescent
illumination
• S HADE: Outdoors in shade
• S UN: Outdoors in sunlight
When you turn the camera off, the setting returns to
AUTO.
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Installing PhotoMAX Software
After you take photos with your Polaroid PDC 1320 camera, you will want to
transfer them to your computer. To do this, first install the ArcSoft PhotoMAX
Image Maker Software included in your kit. Installing the software also installs
the driver for your camera. The software lets you print and email your photos
and manipulate them in fun and interesting ways.
Before you install the software make sure your computer meets these minimum
system requirements:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
200 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Me, or 2000
32 MB RAM and 195 MB available hard disk space
Available USB port
High-color display with 800 x 600 DPI resolution or higher
2x or faster CD-ROM drive
Mouse
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Now follow these easy steps to install the software:
1
2
Turn your computer on.
Insert the software CD in your PC.
If the installation program does not start automatically:
a
b
c
d
e
Select Ru n from the Windows S ta rt menu.
Click Brow s e and select your CD-ROM drive.
Select Se t u p .e xe from the CD-ROM.
Click Op e n .
Click OK. The installation program begins.
3
4
Follow the instructions on your computer screen.
At the final prompt click Fin ish .
Ca u t io n : You must restart your computer after installing the software.
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Transferring Photos to Your Com puter
Ca u t io n : Do not connect the camera to your computer until after you install the
ArcSoft PhotoMAX Image Maker Software and restart your computer.
1
2
Turn the camera off and connect the camera to theAC
adapter (a ).
b
Turn the camera on.
No t e : It is important that you keep your camera on
during this entire process.
3
4
Turn the mode dial to PC
status LCD and an arrowhead points to the PC icon.
. P C appears in the
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of
your computer. Check your computer’s user manual
for the locations of the computer’s USB ports.
a
5
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera (b ).
Ca u t io n : If the USB connection is not tight, the plug may pull out. Check that it is
fully inserted every time you transfer photos.
The computer may tell you that it has located the camera and is updating
the computer’s database.
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Go to your PC’s desktop and double-click My Co m p u t e r. Your camera
is treated like a separate disk drive with its own icon labeled Re m o va b le
Dis k. The next available drive letter is used for the camera.
7
8
Double-click Rem ova b le Disk .
If your camera has a CompactFlash memory card inserted in it,
Re m ova b le Dis k contains a folder called Dcim .
a
b
Double-click Dc im to see a folder called 10 0 _Po la .
Double-click 10 0 _Po la to see your photo files, such as
Po l_0 0 01.jp g , Po l_0 0 0 2 .jp g , and so on.
9
If your camera does not have a CompactFlash memory card inserted in it,
Re m ova b le Dis k contains a folder called Po la ro id.
a
b
Double-click Po laro id to see a folder called 10 0 _Po la .
Double-click 10 0 _Po la to see your photo files, such as
Po l_0 0 01.jp g , Po l_0 0 0 2 .jp g , and so on.
10 Click the file name once, and, depending on how you have configured your
view options, your photos may display as miniatures in the folder window.
11 Double-click the file name if you want to open the photo in your default
Internet browser. From here, you can save the photo to your computer
using the Windows File Save As command or print the photo.
Ca u t io n : At this point, you have not copied the photos in your camera to your
computer. To ensure that your photos are not accidentally lost, copy all
your photos to a folder on your hard drive (see the next step).
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12 To copy all your photos from your camera to your computer, highlight
them and drag them to your desktop or to another folder of your choice. As
you drag the photo files to a location on your computer, the power/status
indicator light on the back of the camera blinks orange. Polaroid
recommends that you copy your files into C:\My Do c u m e n ts \My
P ic tu re s because this will make it easy to access your photos using the
PhotoMAX Software.
13 You need to delete the files from your camera to make room for more
photos. To delete a photo from the camera after you copy it to the
computer, highlight the photo’s file name and press the computer’s
De le te key. You can also delete photos using Delete mode (page 45).
14 If you are using a Windows 2000 or Windows Me system, follow these steps
to turn the camera off after you transfer photos to your computer.
Ca u t io n : Do not turn the camera off or pull the USB connector from the camera
until you follow the instructions below.
a
b
c
Double-click the device unplug icon
your computer screen.
Follow the instructions that appear on your screen to disconnect the
camera from your computer correctly.
in the lower right corner of
Remove the USB connector from the camera and turn the camera off.
No t e : If you pull the USB connector out of the camera before following
the steps above, your system displays the message, Un s a fe
Re m o va l o f Devic e. Follow the instructions displayed on your
computer screen.
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Accessing Photos in PhotoMAX Software
Now that you have transferred your photos to your computer, you can have fun
with them using the many exciting features of the ArcSoft PhotoMAX Image
Maker Software.
Ca u t io n : Before you work with your photos in the software, be sure that you have
copied the photos from your camera to a folder on your hard drive
(page 58). Until you do this, your photos are stored only in your
camera, not your computer.
1
Open the software by
double-clicking the
P h o t o MAX 4 icon on
your desktop. The
Ge t
P h o t o
Ge t P h o t o button is
automatically highlighted.
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2
If you stored your photos in C:\My Do c u m e n t s \My P ic t u res:
a
Click the down arrow (a ) in the
S am p le list and then select
[New ].
b
If you like, replace New Alb u m
(b ) with a new name for the folder
that contains your photos. (Right-
click Alb u m to see help.)
b
a
c
Click the Ad d button
. A window opens showing your photo
files in C:\My Do c u m e n t s \My P ic t u re s .
d
Highlight one or more photo
files and click Op en . The
thumbnail images of the
photos you selected appear
below the software image
tray (c ).
c
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Double-click a thumbnail to
open it in the image tray.
Im a g e Tray
3
If you stored your photos in a different
folder:
a
Click the Ad d button
and browse to find your folder.
b
In the Op en window, go to the
location on your hard drive
where you stored your photos.
c
Double-click the folder
containing your photo files and
open the photo that you want to work with. The photo appears in the
image tray.
For information about manipulating your photos, see the next section, “Getting
Help with PhotoMAX Software.”
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Getting Help with PhotoMAX Software
•
•
•
Select the ? button to open the PhotoMAX Online
User’s Guide (the software online help). This
provides an index and step-by-step procedures for
using the software to manipulate and enhance your
photos.
? b u tt o n
You can also get help with any button or feature in
the software by moving your mouse cursor over it
and clicking the right mouse button. This brings up
context-sensitive help that explains the software
button or feature.
Visit our Help site on the web for more information:
w w w .Po la ro id Dig ita l.c o m
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Cam era Troubleshooting
Your Polaroid PDC 1320 camera may display the following error messages on its
color LCD:
LCD Message
Meaning and Corrective Action
• The camera is not able to access the
CompactFlash memory card. Reinsert the
card (page 20) and try again or replace the
card.
CARD ERROR
• A problem has occurred with the camera’s
internal memory. Turn off the camera and
then turn it on again. If you are using a
CompactFlash memory card, remove the
card (page 21) and then insert it again
(page 20). If the problem persists, contact
Polaroid technical support (page 71).
MEMORY ERROR
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LCD Message
Meaning and Corrective Action
• The CompactFlash card or the camera’s
internal memory may be full. Delete
photos (page 45) or transfer photos to your
computer (page 58). After you transfer
photos to your computer, delete those
photos from the card (page 45).
MEMORY FULL
• The CompactFlash card may have become
unstable. Install a new card (page 20).
• While you were copying photos from the
camera’s internal memory to a
MEMORY FULL
[# ] OF [#] IMAGES
COP IED
CompactFlash memory card, the card
became full. The indicated number of
photos were successfully copied to the
memory card. Remove the card from the
camera (page 21) and then delete the
photos you just copied from the camera’s
internal memory.
• To copy more photos, insert another
memory card (page 20) and reinitiate the
copying process (page 48).
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LCD Message
Meaning and Corrective Action
• Insert a memory card (page 20) before you
NO CARD
format the card or copy photos to it.
• No photos are stored in the camera’s
internal memory or a CompactFlash
memory card.
NO IMAGES
US B ERROR
• The time allotted to transfer photos from
the camera to your computer has been
exceeded. Disconnect the camera, being
careful to follow the special instructions on
page 60. Then reconnect the camera
(page 58) and try again. If the problem
persists, contact Polaroid technical support
(page 71).
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Cam era Precautions
•
This camera is battery operated. Supervise children when the camera is
operated by them or used in their presence. To avoid electrical shock, do
not expose the camera to, or immerse it in, any fluids. Do not disassemble
or operate the camera if dropped or damaged. Contact a Polaroid Service
Center for repair information.
•
•
Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage
internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed.
Return your camera to authorized Polaroid service providers for all
maintenance and repairs.
Keep the camera away from all fluids. Moisture creates the danger of fire
and electrical shock. Do not use the camera in the rain, at the seashore, or
any location where there is the possibility of exposure to fluids.
•
•
Turn the camera off, unplug the AC adapter, and remove the batteries
immediately if the camera is exposed to water or any other fluid.
Do not open the battery compartment or unplug the AC adapter while the
camera is on. If the camera loses power while processing a new photo, the
photo cannot be stored and may cause corruption of other stored photos.
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Lim ited Warranties
One Year Limited Warranty
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1320 Digital Camera
Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture
within the warranty period. The warranty period is determined by the date of
purchase. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise, the warranty period is
determined by the date of manufacture.
This warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, misuse or tampering,
and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such
exclusions or limitations.
Ninety Day Limited Warranty
ArcSoft PhotoMAX Image Maker Software
Polaroid warrants that the software media will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Polaroid
Corporation's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be to repair or replace
the software that does not meet Polaroid Corporation's Limited Warranty and is
returned to Polaroid with a copy of your sales receipt. This Limited Warranty is void
if failure of the software has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any
replacement software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty
period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
Polaroid makes no other warranties with respect to the software, either express or
implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.
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FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
No t e : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Use the USB cable shipped with this unit, which must be used to ensure compliance
with the Class B FCC limits.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Contacting Polaroid
Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at
w w w .Po la ro id Dig ita l.c o m , and within the United States by calling
800-897-0356 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, 7 days a week. Please note that phone
support and repair services are regional and may not be available for a particular
product outside the country where it was purchased. To obtain parts for cameras
purchased in the United States, call 800-343-4846 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST,
Mon. -Fri. (No te : No technical support is available at this number.) A list of
Polaroid international sales and customer support offices is available at
w w w .p o la ro id .c o m /s e rvice /p h o n e.h t m l.
© 2001 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the
trademarks “Polaroid and Pixel Design,” “Polaroid PhotoMAX,” “PDC,” and
Max the Bird (and Design) © 1998-2001. All other product names may be the
property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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DigitalCameraTips,Tricks,
Terms, andTechniques
What kind of batteries should I use?
Caution: Never open your camera’s battery compartment door to remove the batteries
while the camera is still on. This could damage your camera.
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Use only high-capacity super alkaline or lithium disposable batteries or NiCad
or NiMH rechargeable batteries with your Polaroid digital camera.
Never mix old batteries with new batteries, different types of batteries, or
batteries from different manufacturers.
Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Dispose of
batteries according to local laws and regulations.
Remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to use it for an extended
period of time.
Remove dead batteries from the camera. Dead batteries may leak and cause
significant damage to your camera.
If you are using rechargeable batteries, using the AC adapter will not recharge
them. For more information about how to recharge the batteries, see the
instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Note: Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under your
camera’s Warranty.
When should I use the AC adapter?
Caution: Never insert or remove an AC power adapter while the camera is on. This
could damage your camera.
If your digital camera comes with an AC power adapter, use it whenever possible to
maximize the life of your camera batteries. For example, always use the AC adapter
when transferring photos into your computer. Here are some additional guidelines
for using the AC adapter:
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Use only the AC adapter that came with your camera. Using a different AC
adapter may damage your camera.
•
•
Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Grasp the plug, not the cord, when you unplug the adapter from an outlet. Avoid
bending, pulling, or twisting the AC adapter cord. Do not try to lengthen the
cord by splicing it to another wire.
•
Replace a damaged power cord with a new one (to avoid electrical shock).
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Note: The AC adapter may become warm to the touch after extended periods of use.
This is no cause for alarm.
If you are using rechargeable batteries, using the AC adapter will not recharge
them. For more information about how to recharge the batteries, see the
instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
How many photos does my camera hold?
Normally, a photo taken at 640x480-pixel resolution produces a JPEG data file about
100K in size. So, each megabyte of storage—in the camera’s internal memory, on a
memory card, or on your PC’s hard disk—may hold around ten 640x480 photos.
About four times this number of photos can be stored per megabyte, if they are shot
at 320x240-pixel resolution.
The actual number of photos that your camera can hold depends on many factors:
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The amount of storage in the camera’s internal memory and/or a memory card
Pixel resolutions used when taking each photo (higher resolutions produce
better photos, which take up more storage space)
•
Photo quality settings (the JPEG compression ratio that you selected when you
took each photo—lower compression produces a higher-quality photo, which
takes up more storage space)
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Visual complexity of the photos taken (complex scenes containing a lot of detail
and color changes take up more storage space)
Available storage (internal to the camera or in a memory card)
If your camera runs out of space for photos, transfer photos from the camera to your
PC and then delete the photos from the camera.
Warning: Once you delete the photos, they are gone forever!
How can I take better photos?
Note: Some digital cameras do not have a flash.
If your camera includes both an optical viewfinder and an LCD viewfinder:
•
Use the optical viewfinder:
•
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For faster processing and flash recycle time
To optimize battery life
•
Use the LCD viewfinder:
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To see the photo framed exactly as it will be taken
When taking photos of subjects close to the camera
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Here are more tips for taking better photos:
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To take the BEST photos that your camera can produce, use its highest resolution
and quality settings. (But be aware that these highest-quality photos will take up
much more storage space in the camera and on your computer.)
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•
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Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead.
Do not use the flash outdoors. This produces an overexposed image.
In low light conditions or when using a self-timer, use a tripod to avoid camera
movement during exposure.
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•
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Avoid extreme temperatures, which can affect battery performance.
Keep the subject within the flash range specified in the camera manual.
Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid hot spots in your photos. Turn
the flash off if you cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects.
•
Periodically clean the lens, LEDs, and LCD panels with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do
not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues.
What is photo “resolution”?
Resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital photo. A 640x480-pixel photo
contains four times the number of “picture elements” (and hopefully four times the
image detail) as a 320x240 photo. So the 640x480-pixel photo produces a better
looking image and a better quality printout. But, the 640x480 photo also takes up
more storage space in the camera’s internal memory, on a memory card, or on your
PC’s hard disk.
What is photo “quality”?
A digital photo’s quality depends on both its resolution (defined above) and the JPEG
file compression that the camera applies when you take the photo. This JPEG
compression is measured in terms of how many pixels captured by the camera’s image
sensor are replaced by one pixel in the stored image file. Less compression produces a
better looking image that takes up more storage space. Many Polaroid digital cameras
offer you several photo-quality options.
Generally, if you photograph the same scene at a series of camera settings (ranging
from the lowest resolution and JPEG quality all the way up to the highest), you may
notice the following differences as resolution and “quality” increase:
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The photos will become larger on your PC monitor.
You may notice increasing image detail, both when the photos are displayed on
your PC monitor and when they are printed.
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You may notice smoother color changes in displayed and printed photos. (You
may see less of the color “banding” that sometimes appears in low-res photos.)
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How do I get the best printouts of my photos?
This is a tough question to answer exactly, since the results you achieve depend very
much on the printer you use. In general, laser printers and laser-printer paper do not
perform as well as inkjet printers, which can use specially coated papers.
Regardless of the printer you use, here are some guidelines for getting the best prints
possible:
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Remember that you are constrained by your printer’s resolution. A 300-dot-per-
inch printer cannot reproduce all of the detail contained in a 1200-dot-per-inch
image.
For best results printing a 640 x 480-pixel photo, print it at about 4 x 3 inches in
size. (Please experiment, though, because some printers can produce quite
acceptable 6.5 x 5-inch copies of a 640 x 480 image.)
To change the print size of a photo using your PhotoMAX Image Maker
Software:
1
2
3
Double-click the software icon to launch it.
Click From File (bottom left of window).
Click Browse, and in the Open window, find and double-click the
desired photo file. The photo will appear in the software’s image tray.
4
Click Print (left side of window) and then click Standard Printing
(bottom of window). A printing window appears, showing you the current
default size for the printed image. This is generally the recommended size,
and if you want to try it, click Print (bottom of window).
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6
7
But if you want to resize the photo, first select Inches or Cm (just below
the image tray). A grid appears, made up of squares representing whole
inches or centimeters.
Click the center of the photo and, while holding the mouse button down,
drag the photo and place its lower-left corner at any grid crossing. Then
release the mouse button.
Click the white box at the upper-right corner of the photo, and while
holding the mouse button down, drag the corner toward the center of the
photo (to make it smaller) or away from the center (to make it bigger).
When the photo reaches the desired size, release the mouse button. (The
grid lines will help you estimate the photo size.)
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Click the appropriate paper Orientation button (upper right), click
Printer Setup (if you want to configure your printer), and then click
Print (bottom of window).
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How do I email photos?
There are two ways to email photos:
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If your email software is MAPI compliant, you can email photos directly
from the PhotoMAX Image Maker software.
a
b
c
d
e
f
Open the PhotoMAX software.
Display your photo in the PhotoMAX image tray.
Click Save.
Click Email.
Choose the image size you want to send. (Small is recommended.)
Click Send.
g
In the Email Server Setup window, choose either AOL email or
Other MAPI compliant email. Click OK.
The photo is automatically attached to a blank message.
Address and write your email message.
h
i
Click the Send button in your email window.
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If your email software is not MAPI compliant, you must follow the
manual file-attachment procedure for your email system.
What is “exposure-value brightness compensation”?
Sometimes, a photo may come out too dark or too light. Many Polaroid digital
cameras use exposure-value brightness compensation to fix this problem. If your
camera includes this feature:
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A larger numeric setting produces a lighter photo.
A smaller numeric setting produces a darker photo.
Note: You may also want to lighten or darken your photos to achieve special lighting
effects.
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What is “white-balance compensation”?
If you are shooting indoors without a flash, or in other unusual lighting conditions,
your digital photos may be tinted with strange colors (such as orange, green, or blue).
Many Polaroid digital cameras use white-balance compensation to fix this problem. If
your camera includes this feature:
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Use the camera’s automatic white-balance setting for most lighting conditions.
If flash is prohibited or not being used indoors, you may want to try the camera’s
fluorescent, or tungsten setting, depending on the source of the prevailing
lighting.
How do I install my software CD?
To install the software:
1
2
Turn your computer on.
Check that your computer meets the following requirements:
a
b
c
d
e
f
200 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Me, or 2000
32 MB RAM
195 MB available hard disk space
Available USB port (Windows 98, Me, or 2000)
High-color display with 800 x 600 DPI resolution or higher
2x or faster CD-ROM drive
g
h
Mouse
3
Insert the software CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
If the installation program does not start automatically:
a
b
c
Select Run from the Windows Start menu.
Click Browse and select your CD-ROM drive.
Select Setup.exe from the CD-ROM.
Click Open.
d
e
Click OK. The installation program begins.
4
5
Follow the instructions on your computer screen.
At the final prompt, click Finish.
Caution: You must restart your computer after installing the software.
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How do I connect the digital camera to my PC?
See the camera User’s Manual for complete instructions.
Can I transfer photos to a Macintosh computer?
You can, even though the software that comes with Polaroid PhotoMAX cameras is
not Macintosh compatible! Many PhotoMAX digital cameras use Type I
CompactFlash memory cards, and you can buy a low-cost CompactFlash card reader
from many electronic stores and Web merchants. If you purchase a reader with a
Macintosh USB interface (including required software), you can remove the
CompactFlash memory card from the PhotoMAX camera, insert it into the reader
and download your photos to your Macintosh computer.
Troubleshooting tips
The digital camera has no power:
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Turn the camera off and then on again. The camera may have automatically
turned off to save battery power.
•
Check that the battery terminals (+ and –) are correctly orientated as shown
inside the battery compartment.
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•
The batteries may be dead. Replace all batteries.
Use the AC adapter whenever possible. Check to make sure that the AC adapter
is firmly attached to the digital camera.
The Polaroid software does not seem to see the digital camera:
•
Check that the digital camera is turned on. Also use the AC adapter when
transferring photos, to avoid losing battery power.
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Reconnect the camera to the computer, as described in the User’s Manual.
The computer’s USB port may have a conflict. For example, another software
application or hardware device (such as a hand-held computer device) may be
using the USB port settings. Turn these other software and hardware devices off
when the digital camera is connected to your computer. Contact the device
manufacturer for further assistance.
•
Your computer may have an internal BIOS conflict. Read the instructional
manual and other documentation that came with your computer, or check with
the computer manufacturer for more information.
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Cannot take a photo:
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If any LED indicators on the camera blink after you take a photo, wait until they
stop blinking before you take another photo.
The camera’s internal memory or optional memory card may be full. Transfer
photos to your computer and delete photos from the camera to free up space.
If you are using a memory card, check that it is properly inserted. Turn off the
camera, remove and correctly reinsert the memory card, and turn on the
camera.
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•
If you are using a memory card, it may be corrupted. Reformat the memory card
or purchase a new memory card.
The camera may be connected to your computer. You may be able to take photos
using the Polaroid software controls. If not, turn the camera off, disconnect it
from the computer, and turn the camera on again to take photos.
The camera LCDs do not turn on:
•
The camera may be connected to a computer. Turn the camera off, disconnect it
from the computer, and turn the camera on again.
•
The batteries may be weak. Replace the batteries or use the AC adapter. To save
battery power, use the optical viewfinder when composing photos.
The live image in the LCD viewfinder looks “jumpy”:
•
Many Polaroid digital cameras include an LCD viewfinder, which shows you the
actual live photo before you take it. This LCD display may look jumpy when the
camera is being used in low light conditions. Increase the amount of light, or use
the optical viewfinder to compose your photo.
The flash does not work (in cameras that have a flash):
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The flash may be turned off. Turn the flash on and use the camera’s automatic
flash setting for best results.
If the camera may be in its automatic flash setting, and the flash sensor
determined that there was sufficient light to take the photo without the flash.
The flash may be charging. Wait until the flash LED stops blinking before taking
another photo.
The batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries in the camera or use the AC
adapter.
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The photo looks blurry:
Note: Some digital cameras do not have a flash.
•
The subject of your photo may have moved while the photo was taken. Have
your subject remain still while taking a photo.
•
The digital camera may have moved while the photo was taken. Hold the camera
steady while taking a photo, or use a tripod. There is a tripod mount on the
bottom of the camera.
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The photo may have been taken in dim light with the flash turned off. Either
attach the camera to a tripod, or turn the flash on and set it to automatic flash.
If the camera has a macro (close-up) function, you may have left it on when
taking a non-macro photo. Turn the macro function off.
The camera may be too close to the subject. Follow the recommended camera-
to-subject distances specified in the User Manual.
The photo looks too dark:
Note: Some digital cameras do not have a flash.
•
There may not have been enough available light for the photo. If your camera
offers exposure-value brightness compensation, set it to a higher numerical
value. Also try turning the flash on to increase the amount of light.
•
A light source may have been behind your subject. Retake the photo with the
light source behind your back or to your side. If you must shoot towards a light
source, turn the flash on and set the flash to always fire (a setting usually called
Forced Flash).
•
The subject may have been too far away from the flash. Make sure that the
subject is within the optimal flash range described in your camera manual .
The photo looks too light:
Note: Some digital cameras do not have a flash.
•
There may have been too much light for the photo. If your camera offers
exposure-value brightness compensation, set it to a lower numerical value. Also
try turning the flash off to decrease the amount of light.
•
The flash may be set to always fire (a setting usually called Forced Flash) and the
current lighting conditions may not require flash. For best results in most
conditions, use the camera’s automatic flash setting.
•
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A bright object or light may be in the photo. Turn the flash off or try taking the
photo from a different angle to move the bright light out of the photo.
The subject may have been too close to the flash. Turn the flash off or take the
photo from a greater distance.
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The photo has an unnatural color:
Note: Some digital cameras do not have a flash.
•
The flash may be off or not firing indoors, where the general lighting is either
from fluorescent or tungsten bulbs. Try setting the flash to always fire (a setting
usually called Forced Flash). If your camera offers white-balance compensation,
also try its automatic, fluorescent, or tungsten settings (depending on the source
of the prevailing lighting).
Other safety precautions
Observe the following precautions when you use this digital camera:
•
This camera is battery operated. Supervise children when the camera is operated
by them or used in their presence. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose the
camera to or immerse it in water or other fluids. Do not disassemble or operate
the camera if dropped or damaged. Contact a Polaroid Service Center for repair
information.
•
•
Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal
components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Return your
camera to authorized Polaroid service providers for all maintenance and repairs.
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Moisture creates the danger
of fire and electrical shock. Do not use the camera in the rain, at the seashore, or
any location where there is the possibility of exposure to liquids.
•
•
Turn the camera off, unplug the AC adapter, and remove the batteries
immediately if the camera is exposed to water or any other liquid.
Do not open the battery compartment, unplug the AC adapter, or remove an
internal memory card while the camera is on. If the camera loses power while
processing a new photo, the photo cannot be stored and may cause corruption of
other stored photos.
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PDC 1320
Technical Support Information
(This information replaces that found on Page 71)
Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at
http://www.polaroid.com/, and within the United States by calling
800-897-0356 from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. EST, (Mon - Fri) and 10 A.M.
to 4 P.M. EST (Sat). Please note that phone support and repair services are
regional and may not be available for a particular product outside the
country where it was purchased. To obtain parts for cameras purchased in
the United States, call 800-343-4846 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Mon. - Fri.
(Note: No technical support is available at this number.) A list of Polaroid
international sales and customer support offices is available at
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