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1. Power button
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2
2. Shutter button
3. Battery/SD card door
4. Tripod mount
Top View
3
4
Bottom View
1. Normal/Macro mode switch
Side view
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started .........................................................................................6
• Camera Package Contents....................................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap.....................................................................7
• Installing the Batteries .........................................................................8
• Turning the Camera On and Off.............................................................8
• Checking the Battery Level...................................................................9
• How to Navigate Menus .......................................................................9
2 Camera Setting .......................................................................................10
• Checking Camera Status ....................................................................10
• Camera Mode....................................................................................11
• Drive Mode .......................................................................................12
• Setup Menu ......................................................................................12
• Setting the Current Date and Time ......................................................13
• Auto Power Save Settings..................................................................15
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off...........................................................16
• Setting Frequency..............................................................................17
• Setting Display Language...................................................................18
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off.....................................................19
• Resetting to Default Settings..............................................................20
• Formatting the Internal Memory..........................................................21
• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off .......................22
3 Taking Pictures........................................................................................24
• Taking Pictures in the Normal Mode.....................................................24
• Taking Macro Pictures........................................................................25
• Setting Flash Mode............................................................................26
• Setting Self-Timer..............................................................................27
• Zoom Feature....................................................................................28
• Setting the Image Size and Quality......................................................29
• Setting Exposure Compensation..........................................................32
• Setting the White Balance for Pictures.................................................33
• Changing the ISO Speed.....................................................................34
4 Recording Video Clips..............................................................................35
• Recording Video Clips ........................................................................35
• Setting Video Resolution....................................................................36
• Recording the White Balance for Video Clips........................................37
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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips .....................................38
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ................................................38
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail.............................38
• Auto Play..........................................................................................39
• Playing the Video Clip ........................................................................41
• Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip.....................................41
• Protect or Unprotect All Pictures or Video Clips....................................42
• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip.......................................................43
• Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips...................................................44
6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card..............................................................45
• Using the SD Card..........................................................................................45
• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory Card........49
• To Print Selected Picture.................................................................................50
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .......................................................51
7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer...................................................52
• Installing the Software.......................................................................52
• Software Included with Your Camera...................................................53
• Computer System Requirements .........................................................54
8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ..................................55
• Before You Transfer Files....................................................................55
• Connecting to Your Computer.............................................................55
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ..................................................56
• PhotoImpression® 5 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) .................................57
9 Troubleshooting Problems ........................................................................59
• Troubleshooting ................................................................................59
10 Getting Help..........................................................................................62
• Polaroid Online Services.....................................................................62
• Customer Support..............................................................................62
• ArcSoft Software Help.......................................................................62
11 Appendix ..............................................................................................63
• Technical Specifications.....................................................................63
• Capacity of SD Card ..........................................................................65
• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 4055 driver (PC Only) ..................................67
• Camera Default Settings ....................................................................68
• Using Your Batteries ..........................................................................69
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................................70
• Regulatory Information.......................................................................71
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1 Getting Started
The Polaroid PDC 4055 digital camera has been especially designed
for the casual photograph looking for an easy to use, fun point & shoot
camera. Powered by a high quality 4.2 mega pixel CCD sensor and
equipped with a bright color 1.5 inch color LCD for viewing the images,
the PDC 4055 is the perfect digital camera for the entire family. Here are
a few examples of how you can use your camera:
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Take digital pictures in your
preferable detail, like size, white balance.
Store pictures and video clips to the internal memory or a SD
card.
Playback pictures and video clips on the LCD screen or a
computer.
Send the pictures and video clips over the Internet to family
and friends.
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• Camera Package Contents
PDC 4055
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Schnellanleitung
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
PDC 4055 CD-ROM includes
Polaroid PDC 4055 Camera Driver (PC)
Arcsoft PhotoImpression® 5 (PC & Mac),
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
PDC 4055
Registration Card
Quick Start Guide
2 x AA-size
Batteries
USB Cable
Carrying Case
Wrist Strap
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed
guideline on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page
69.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA
lithium or rechargeable NiMH.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Fully press the Power button until the
LCD screen is on. The Power LED lights
up and remains on while the camera is
powered on. Press the Power button
again to turn off the camera.
Power button
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• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted.
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well as other
camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. Press the Menu
button to enter a menu bar and press it again to exit.
Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through the menu bar.
Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through menu options.
Press the OK button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means
that particular feature is not activated.
White Balance
Focus Mode
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Normal
Macro
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Self-timer On
Flash Mode
Flash Off
Image Resolution
Auto Flash
Red-eye reduction
Forced On
2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
Capture Mode
Still Image
Video
Number of pictures
can be taken
Locked File
Date
Digital Zoom Status
Battery Level
Full
Adequate
Low
Time
Exhausted
SD Card inserted
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• Camera Mode
Capture/Playback mode button
The camera has two working modes,
Capture mode and Playback mode. You
can switch between them by pressing
the Capture/Playback mode button at
the back of the camera.
W
T
M
OK
Capture mode
Under this mode, you can adjust the image and video settings according
to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under
the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking
Pictures” on page 24 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 35.
Playback mode
This mode allows the playback or deletion of pictures and video clips
from the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and
Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 38.
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• Drive Mode
The camera has two modes for taking pictures and video clips.
Still Image Mode
Video Mode
You may switch between these two modes according to the following
steps.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
• Setup Menu
Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes. Here
we take Still Image mode for an example.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Setting the date format:
Press
Press
Press
Press
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Setting the date and time:
Press
Press
Press
Press
Use the or buttons to select a field, such as year, month, day, hour,
minute. Use the or buttons to adjust the value in the field. Press the
OK button after all fields are set.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Auto Power Save Settings
The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve
battery power.
1/3/5 minute(s): The camera is designed to switch off automatically to
save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
Off:
The power save feature is not activated.
You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.
- While an auto play is undergoing.
- While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external
devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off
You can turn the Beep sound on and off in Capture mode. When the
Beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
buttons.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting Frequency
In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to
suit the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US
and 50Hz for Europe.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD
screen.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off
Use the Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures and video clips.
Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date before setting the
date stamp on.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Resetting to Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera
default settings by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 68 for more details.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do
not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you
format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the
inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted with
a memory card inserted.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off
In the Capture mode, press the Display button
once to show the information display with a
Display button
histogram. Pressing the button again will turn
off the information display on the LCD screen,
with the picture left only. Pressing the button a
W
T
M
third time will turn off the LCD screen. Pressing
OK
the button once again will turn on the LCD
screen and the information display.
Press
Press
Press
Press
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In the Playback mode, press the Display button once to show the
information display with a histogram. Pressing the button again will
turn off the information display on the LCD screen, with nine thumbnail
picture and video clip files left only. Pressing the button a third time
will show the picture or video clip file in full screen with the information
display.
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:
IMPORTANT!
Never remove batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent
the current picture being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored
in the camera’s internal memory or on a memory card.
Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash
•
•
Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures.
Always make sure that the sun or other light source is in front of the
subject.
• Taking Pictures in the Normal Mode
Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 feet to infinity (1.0 meter to
infinity).
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Slide the Normal/Macro mode switch to
to activate the Normal mode. The image
displayed on the LCD screen will change
accordingly.
Shutter button
NOTE:
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating the Normal mode is
activated.
4. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
5. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture while
holding the camera steady. A beep will sound (if the Beep sound is
turned on) when a picture is taken.
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• Taking Macro Pictures
Use the Macro mode to capture subjects close to the camera lens at the
distance of 7.9 inches (20 centimeters).
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Slide the Normal/Macro mode switch to
to activate the Macro
mode. The image displayed on the LCD screen will change
accordingly.
NOTE:
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating the Macro mode is
activated.
4. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
5. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture while
holding the camera steady. A beep will sound (if the Beep sound is
turned on) when a picture is taken.
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• Setting Flash Mode
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Press the Flash button to cycle through the flash settings and select
the one you need.
When you press the Flash button, the Flash Charge LED will blink, which
indicates the flash is charging. The icon (according to the flash setting
you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. You can now take pictures
using the Flash mode you selected. The flash will recharge after each
flashed picture.
The flash range is approximately 3 feet to 8 feet (0.9 to 2.4 meters).
The camera has four flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use
the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.
Flash Off Mode. The flash does not fire. Use this setting for
outdoor pictures or where flash is prohibited or may be distracting.
Also use when shooting towards a reflective surface, such as a
window or a mirror. If the brightness of the environment is not
enough when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark.
Auto Flash Mode. The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.
Red-eye Reduction Mode. Use this setting to avoid red glare in
your subject’s eyes. The camera fires a brief, preflash flash before
the regular flash.
Forced On Mode. The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting
in high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it indoors
with low light.
NOTE:
•
•
Flash modes are not available in Video mode.
Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with the correct flash operation.
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function, which allows you to
take pictures with a 10-second built-in timer.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Press the Self-timer button to activate the self-timer function.
4. The icon
will appear on the LCD screen.
10-second Self-timer indicates a countdown of ten seconds.
NOTE:
Press the Self-timer button again to disable the self-timer function and the
“SELF TIMER OFF” indicator will be shown on the LCD screen for a while.
5. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
6. Press the Shutter button to take a picture. The camera beeps (if the
beep sound is turned on) and the Self-timer LED blinks slowly for 9
seconds, then quickly for 1 seconds before the picture is taken.
NOTE:
Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer
function.
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• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with 4X digital Zoom. This feature lets you
zoom in on the central area of a photo and photograph only the enlarged
portion of the picture.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image or Video mode.
3. Press the Zoom In (Telephoto) or Zoom Out (Wide) button to zoom
in or zoom out the subject image. The zoom status is shown on the
LCD screen.
4. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting.
The zoom setting will remain after taking pictures. If you want to
take a normal size picture, please use the Zoom Out button.
For digital zoom feature, the viewfinder may not reflect the actual image
taken. We recommend the user to use the LCD screen to monitor the
zoom feature.
NOTE:
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
• Zoom feature is not available Macro mode or while recording a video clip.
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• Setting the Image Size and Quality
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture.
Picture quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera
applies when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression
produces better quality but occupies more memory space. Smaller size
pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger size and fine
quality are better for printing.
Image Size Setting
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
Press
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Quality Setting:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
Press
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The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can
expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 16MB internal
memory. You can expand the memory with SD card, please refer to
Capacity of SD Card on page 65 for further details.
Quality
High
Normal
Low
Resolution
2304 X 1728
7 pictures
10 pictures
16 pictures
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
10 pictures
18 pictures
62 pictures
16 pictures
24 pictures
88 pictures
22 pictures
35 pictures
135 pictures
NOTE:
• Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of
trees in autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same
resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures you can
store on the camera internal memory may vary. The number of pictures on
the LCD screen is for reference only.
• It is recommended to use the 2304 X 1728 resolution for printing.
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• Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of
-1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit
subjects. A lower EV value is best for dark-colored subjects and for shooting
outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not
be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure
compensation.
• Exposure compensation resets to “Auto” whenever the power is turned off.
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• Setting the White Balance for Pictures
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of
a subject in a picture appear more natural under the type of lighting that
is available.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
Press
When shooting under these conditions:
Select this setting
Automatic adjustment
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
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• Changing the ISO Speed
This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light
by selecting different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly
your camera reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less the
light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be
achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital
camera, higher ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense of
mottled or grain appearing in the final picture.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Press
Press
Press
Auto:
The camera’s sensitivity is automatically detected by
different lighting value or subject brightness.
100/200/400: In the same lighting condition, higher the ISO value it is,
faster the shutter speed it will be.
NOTE:
ISO speed resets to auto whenever the power is turned off.
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The recording time
displayed on the LCD screen will decrease and the icon will blink while
recording.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Video mode.
3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
4. Press the Shutter button completely down to
start recording.
5. Press the Shutter button again to stop
recording, or recording stops when the current
memory is full.
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• Setting Video Resolution
Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip.
Video clip quality depends on the file resolution that the camera applies
when the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality
which occupies more memory space.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Video mode.
Press
Press
then press
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the
camera to hold at each setting based on the 16MB internal memory. You
can expand the memory with a SD card.
Resolution: 640 X 480
Resolution: 320 X 240
Approx. 1 minute (10 fps)
Approx. 2 minutes (15 fps)
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• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of
a subject in the video clip appear more natural under the type of lighting
that is available.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Video mode.
Press
Press
then press
Press
When shooting under these conditions:
Automatic adjustment
Select this setting
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Press Left/Right button to view the pictures taken.
The
icon is shown on the LCD screen when a picture is selected.
The currently displayed picture can be magnified up to 4 times using the
Zoom In button. Press the Zoom Out button to view the picture in the
original size.
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 9 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD
screen by using the Thumbnail function.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Press the Thumbnail button. Up to nine thumbnail files will be
shown on the LCD screen and the latest reviewed picture will be
highlighted.
Use the Up, Down, Left and Right buttons to select a thumbnail file and
view it in full screen by pressing the Zoom In button again.
Zoom In button
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• Auto Play
The Auto Play function enables you to view all the picture and video
clip files stored in the camera one by one forward or backward on the
LCD screen.
You can activate the Auto Play function and make Auto Play direction
and interval according to the following steps:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Press the Menu button and then press the Right button to select the
“AUTO PLAY” option.
Set Auto Play Direction
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press the Up or Down button to choose the direction in which the
camera will automatically run, and then press OK button to confirm
your choice.
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Set Auto Play Interval
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Start Auto Play
Press
The camera will automatically run from the first file or from the last
file stored. Every file will display for the specified period according to
your interval setting. You can press Left/Right button to manually skip
backward or forward. You may press OK button to pause or press the
Menu button to stop the auto play. The auto play will keep running as
long as there is power.
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• Playing the Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use Left/Right button to select the video clip
you want to play.
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4. Press OK button to start playing video clip.
Press it again to pause.
5. Press Menu button to stop.
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The
icon is shown on LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
• Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the picture or video clip you
want to protect.
Press
Press
Press
The
icon appears on the information display when you review the
protection status of the protected picture/video clip.
To unprotect the protected picture or video clip, please repeat the above
operation and choose “UNLOCK THIS”. The
the LCD screen.
icon will disappear from
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• Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Press
Press
Press
Press
To unprotect all protected pictures and video clips, please repeat the
above operation and choose “UNLOCK ALL”. The
from the LCD screen.
icon will disappear
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• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture or video clip you want
to delete.
Press
Press
Press
You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”.
NOTE:
Protected file can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
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• Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Press
Press
Press
You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”.
NOTE:
•
•
Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
All deleted picture and video clips can not be recovered.
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6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD card
Your camera comes with a 16MB built-in flash memory for storing
pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a
commercially available SD card (up to 1 GB). The camera senses
whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures
and video clips accordingly. Note that you cannot save pictures or video
clips to the built-in flash memory while a memory card is installed in the
camera.
Memory Card Precautions
1. Use only an SD memory card with this camera. Proper operation is not
guaranteed when any other type of card is used.
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back up
important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive, etc.).
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal
operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always
take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far
away from the home or office.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the
first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems
to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory
card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a
memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to
protect files from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write
protection whenever you want to record new files onto it, format it, or
delete its files.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conflict
with the PDC 4055 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card
may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the PDC 4055
camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD
card for the PDC 4055 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or
corrupting any valuable data or files in your SD card due to your improper
operation.
Inserting the SD Card
Turn off the camera and open the Battery/SD card door as illustrated.
Insert the SD Card, ensure the card is inserted the correct position as
illustrated, close the Battery/SD card cover before using the camera.
Notched corner
of SD card
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted
into the camera.
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Removing the SD Card
To remove the SD card, turn off the camera , open the Battery/SD card
door, gently use your finger to push the SD card inwards and then release
it for the SD card to bounce out of the SD card slot as illustrated.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so
creates the risk of damage to the camera and card.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately
turn off the camera, remove the batteries and contact your dealer or nearest
service provider.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on.
Doing so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even
damage the memory card.
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Formatting the SD Card
Formatting the SD card erases all files stored in it, including the
protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage
the card.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the
Setup menu.
Press
Press
Press
IMPORTANT!
• You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However
formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer.
• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card
before you format it.
• Formatting a memory card destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
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• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a
Memory Card
Turn off your camera and insert a SD Card into the card slot.
Turn on the camera again. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Press
Press
Intheaboveoperation, youcanexittothenormalPlaybackmodebychoosing
“CANCEL” and confirm it. Please note that you cannot copy pictures or video
clips from a memory card to the internal memory.
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• To Print Selected Picture
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Press
Press
Press
THIS IMAGE: The selected picture in the internal memory or a
memory card will be printed out up to 50 copies
ALL IMAGES: All pictures in the internal memory or a memory card
will be printed out up to 50 copies for each picture.
To print a single picture, please use the Left or Right button to select
the picture you want to print out before the above operation. Press the
Up or Down button to select the number of printing copies. Press MENU
button to exit to the normal playback mode.
NOTE:
You cannot select video clips.
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• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
The letters ”DPOF” stand 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. To configure DPOF print settings for
images in the camera memory, you need to copy the images to a memory card
first.
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7 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.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install the PDC 4055 Camera Driver for Mass
Storage function. After the installation, please restart the Windows before
connecting the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips.
No need to install the camera driver.
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
Open & Close
automatically launch.
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.
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MAC
For Macintosh® Users:
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on
your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.
4. Install the software included.
IMPORTANT!
The video clip taken by the camera is in avi format. Please go to http://
Windows Media Player to play the video clips.
• Software Included with Your Camera
PDC 4055 Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a
removable disk. Use the Arcsoft PhotoImpression® 5 to edit and print
the Pictures.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ .PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ lets you view and print Adobe Portable
Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as
fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression® 5 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression® is an easy to use image-editing program.
This program enables users to upload still image and movie clips stored
in your camera. You could also edit and retouch your photos, then add
special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy
templates. ArcSoft PhotoImpression® also includes a wide variety of
printing options.
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• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we
recommend the following minimum requirements;
PC
For Windows® Users
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• Pentium® III 450MHz or equivalent processor
• 128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
• USB Port
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• 500MB free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
MAC
For Macintosh® Users
• PowerPC® Processor
• Mac™ OS Version 9.2~X
• USB Port
• 96MB RAM (128MB recommended)
• 400MB Free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before You Transfer Files
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED
CD. PLEASE REFER TO “7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
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OK
M
OK
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the
computer.
marked socket on your
3. Plug Series Mini B of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. Turn on the camera and an interface “New Hardware Found” will
show on the computer desktop.
5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer
automatically.
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips
For Windows® Users
PC
NOTE:
You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.
1. Turn on the camera
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see
a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double
click any directory folder under “DCIM”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the directory folder. Highlight
the pictures and video clips and drag them to a folder of your choice.
You can also create sub-folders to group them or use the Arcsoft
software to edit and manage the pictures or video clips.
MAC
For Macintosh® Users
NOTE:
For MAC user, directly plug-in the camera and no need to install the driver.
1. Turn on the camera
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable, the systems
will automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will
automatically create a Mass Storage named “Unlablled”)
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary from different version of MAC OS system.
4. Double click the folder “Unlablled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside.
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder
and paste to the hard disk.
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• PhotoImpression® 5 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)
PhotoImpression® 5 will detect the connection between the camera and
the computer automatically.
When connect the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression® 5 will
launch on your desktop automatically.
PhotoImpression® 5 will detect any new photos in the camera.
Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer.
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You can select the destination which the photos are copied to.
Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button
to confirm.
Click “OK” to start copying.
The photos have been copy to the computer successfully. You can start
to use the PhotoImpression® 5 to edit the photos.
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9 Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,
please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting
Help”.
Symptom
Problem
Solution
I
receive an error message “Polaroid PDC 4055 Camera Shut down all other applications and attempt
when
I
am
installing Driver” does not load.
to reinstall the driver.
“Polaroid PDC 4055 Camera
Driver”.
Check to see if the USB controller in your
BIOS if it is activated. Please refer to Polaroid
website for how to active USB controller
in BIOS
Check all cable connections are secured.
I cannot upload images to my Connection failure.
computer.
Camera Driver is not installed.
You need to install the camera driver for
Windows 98SE systems.
If you have another camera installed on your
computer, remove it and it’s driver completely
from your system to avoid conflicting with
your PDC 4055
I
cannot run the “Polaroid Conflict with another camera
PDC 4055 Camera Driver”.
driver or capture device.
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”.
The auto installation file is
switched off or the CD-ROM is
disconnected.
My CD Installation wizard
does not work.
I get a blurred image when There may be
a
momentary Hold your PDC 4055 camera steady until you
uploading my images to my delay between pressing the hear a beep which indicates the exposure is
computer.
Shutter button and the actual completed.
exposure.
Take out the batteries and disconnect the
camera from the computer for 10 seconds.
Insert the battery again.
My PDC 4055 camera Your camera may be affected by
hanged and all buttons do the electrostatic discharge.
not work.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
or Replace batteries.
I
cannot activate my Digital Insufficient
battery
power
Camera by pressing the Power batteries are missing.
button.
Camera does not turn on.
Batteries are not oriented correctly
Orient batteries correctly
Or
Or
Batteries are dead
Replace batteries
Camera suddenly powers off.
Auto Power Function activated
Turn the camera on
Or
Or
Batteries are dead.
Replace batteries.
Image is not recorded when the Camera is turned off
Turn the camera on
shutter button is pressed.
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- Batteries are dead.
timer countdown.
Replace batteries.
LCD screen image is out of Macro Mode being used for scenery Use normal focus for scenery and
focus.
or portraits
portraits
Or
Or
Normal focus being used for macro Use Macro mode for macro images.
images.
Camera powers off before the save
operation is complete
Recorded pictures are not
saved in memory.
If the battery indicator is on the LCD
screen, replace batteries with a full set
of new ones as soon as possible
Or
Or
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
Color of the playback pictures is Sunlight or light from another source Position the camera so that sunlight
different from the picture on the is shining directly into the lens during does not shine directly onto the lens.
LCD screen during recording.
recording.
Pictures are not displayed.
A
memory card with non-DCF This camera cannot display non-DCF
pictures recorded with another pictures recorded onto a memory card
camera is loaded in the camera.
used by another digital camera.
I cannot erase pictures.
All the pictures in memory are Unprotected the pictures you want
protected.
to delete.
AVI file cannot be played.
DirectX version is lower than 9.0.
Or
Install directx 9.0 or above.
Windows Media player not installed for more detail.
in the computer
Or
windows/windowsmedia/players.aspx
to download the Windows Media Player
to play the video clips.
The camera is detected by the The removable disk crashes with the Disconnect the crashed network drive
Windows and works properly. network drives.
But driver letter of the
Removable disk is not created.
and reserve this drive letter for the
camera.
a
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed
applications.
For further information and support, please visit our website:
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10 Getting Help
• Polaroid Online Services
• Customer Support
Questions? Need Help? Call us at 1-877-388-3779 (USA),
001-866-722-0866 (Mexico), 1-888-235-0808 (Canada).
Monday thru Friday, 10 am-7 pm EST and Sat 10 am-4 pm
• ArcSoft Software Help
For North America
For South & Central America
Tel: 1-510-979+5520
Fax: 1-510-440-1270
ArcSoft HQ Support Center
(Fremont California, CA)
Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number)
Fax: 1-510-440-1270
E-mail:[email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
For China
For Japan
ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing)
Tel: 8610-6849-1368
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)
Tel: +81-03-3834-5256
Fax: 8610-6849-1367
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: +81-03-5816-4730
E-mail: [email protected] and
For Oceania
For Europe/Middle East/
Africa & Rest of the World
ArcSoft Europe Support Center
(Ireland)
ArcSoft Australian Support Center
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales)
Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001
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questions (FAQ’s).
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11 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Picture
Resolution
• Sensor:
- 1/2.5 inch
- 4.2 Mega Pixel CCD
• Resolution & Storable Images (based on 16 MB
internal memory)
Quality
High
Normal
Low
Resolution
2304 X 1728
7 pictures
10 pictures
16 pictures
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
10 pictures
18 pictures
62 pictures
16 pictures
24 pictures
88 pictures
22 pictures
35 pictures
135 pictures
Lens
• Type: 6 elements
• Aperture: F 3.0/8.0
• Focal Length: 7.27 mm
• Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 3.2 ft to ∞ (1 m to ∞)
- Macro Focus: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
- (The focusing range is the distance from the lens
surface to the subject.)
• Focus Zones: center-zone
LCD Screen 1.5” TFT color panel
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Built-in
Flash
• Modes
- Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Flash Off
• Range: 3 to 8 ft (0.9 to 2.4 m)
Exposure
Control
-/+1.5 EV in 0.3 increments
Auto, 100, 200, 400
ISO Speed
Shutter
Speed
Mechanical shutter 1/500 sec ~ 1/6 sec
White
Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Storage
• Internal Memory: 16 MB Nand Flash
• External Memory
- supports SD card up to 1 GB (not included)
File Format • Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format
Power
Supply
2 x AA-size batteries (included)
Self-timer
10 seconds with beep sound
Yes
Tripod
Socket
Connectivity With computer via USB cable (included)
Dimension
• Size: (W) 95 mm x (D) 32 mm x (H) 65 mm
• Weight: Approximately 130g excluding batteries or
card
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• Capacity of SD Card
SD Card
High Quality
Normal Quality
Low Quality
2304X1728
2048X1536
21
29
45
28
42
62
40
58
88
32MB
1600X1200
640X480
165
42
220
56
330
80
2304X1728
2048X1536
64MB
58
84
116
176
660
160
232
352
1320
320
1600X1200
90
124
440
112
168
248
880
224
640X480
330
84
2304X1728
2048X1536
128MB
116
180
660
168
1600X1200
640X480
2304X1728
2048X1536
256MB
232
360
336
496
464
704
1600X1200
640X480
1320
336
1760
448
2640
640
2304X1728
2048X1536
512MB
464
672
928
1600X1200
720
2640
672
992
3520
896
1408
5280
1280
640X480
2304X1728
2048X1536
1 GB
928
1440
5280
1344
1984
7040
1856
2816
1600X1200
640X480
10560
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SD Card
Video Clips can be taken (Seconds)
640X480
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16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1 GB
320X240
640X480
320X240
640X480
320X240
640X480
320X240
640X480
320X240
640X480
320X240
640X480
320X240
80
120
200
240
400
480
800
960
1600
1920
3200
3840
6400
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of
trees in autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same
resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and length
of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary.
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• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 4055 driver (PC Only)
For Windows® 98SE Users:
PC
NOTE:
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only
because only Windows 98SE needs to install the PDC 4055 driver.
1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select
“Polaroid digital Cam" program, then click Add/Remove .
2. The following dialog box appears, click "OK" to confirm removing the
camera driver.
3. The uninstallation program runs automatically, please restart your
computer when it is finished.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode
Description
Default
2304 x 1728
High
Still Image Mode
Image Resolution
Quality
Exposure Compensation
White Balance for Pictures
ISO Sensitivity
Flash Mode
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto Flash
640 x 480
Auto
Video Mode
Setup Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance for Video Clips
Date Format
DD/MM/YY
3 minutes
On
Auto Power Off
Beep
Frequency
50 Hz
Language
English
Off
Date Stamp
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• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA
lithium or rechargeable NiMH.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
•
•
Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
Using the LCD screen to take pictures (Use the optical viewfinder to
frame pictures).
•
Excessive use of the flash.
WARNING!
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries).
Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
Insert the batteries in the correct polarity.
Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
Do not short the supply terminals.
Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental
conditions;
•
•
32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions.
Camera Cautions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any
fluid or liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning
it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with
water or neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any
warranty claim.
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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.
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with
the Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may
malfunction and require user to reset the product.
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