Polaroid Digital Camera iON 230 User Manual

iON 230  
Digital Camera  
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
1 Getting Started ...........................................................................5  
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................6  
• Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................6  
• Installing the Batteries.............................................................7  
• Turning the Camera On and Off................................................7  
• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................8  
• How to Navigate Menus ..........................................................8  
2 Camera Setting...........................................................................9  
• Checking Camera Status..........................................................9  
• Camera Mode.......................................................................11  
• Drive Mode..........................................................................11  
• Setting the Current Date and Time..........................................12  
• Auto Power Save Settings .....................................................12  
• Setting the Beep Sound On and Off ........................................13  
• Setting Frequency.................................................................14  
• Setting Display Language.......................................................14  
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off.........................................15  
• Formatting the Internal Memory..............................................16  
• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off............17  
3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................18  
• Taking a Picture....................................................................18  
• Setting Flash Mode...............................................................19  
• Setting Self-timer..................................................................21  
• Zoom Feature.......................................................................22  
• Setting the Image Size and Quality..........................................23  
• Image Settings .....................................................................24  
4 Recording Video Clips................................................................28  
• Recording Video Clips ...........................................................28  
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips.........................29  
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ....................................29  
• Rotating the Currently Displayed Picture..................................29  
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• Playing the Video Clip ...........................................................30  
• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).........................30  
• Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)..........................................32  
6 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card....................................................33  
• Using an SD Card .................................................................33  
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................36  
• Installing the Software ..........................................................36  
• Software Included with Your Camera ......................................38  
• Computer System Requirements.............................................40  
8 Transferring Pictures, Video Clips To Your Computer .....................41  
• Before You Transfer Pictures..................................................41  
• Changing the Driver Type Between Mass Storage Mode and PC  
Camera Mode.......................................................................41  
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................42  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on PC......42  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on Mac....43  
9 Using the Camera as a Web Cam ................................................44  
• Setting up NetMeeting...........................................................44  
• Start NetMeeting..................................................................45  
10 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................46  
11 Getting Help ...........................................................................49  
• Polaroid Online Services........................................................49  
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................49  
12 Appendix................................................................................50  
• Technical Specifications ........................................................50  
• Capacity of SD Cards............................................................52  
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (For PC users only) ....................... 53  
• Using Your Batteries .............................................................54  
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................54  
• Regulatory Information ..........................................................55  
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1 Getting Started  
The iON 230 camera provides you easy-to-use features. It has never  
been any easier or more enjoyable to take digital pictures. Here are a few  
examples of what you can do with your camera.  
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Adjust the resolution for print  
or email.  
Store pictures, video clips to the internal memory or a SD card.  
PlaybackofpicturesandvideoclipsontheLCDscreenoracomputer.  
Send the pictures and video clips over the Internet to family  
and friends.  
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• Camera Package Contents  
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The CD-ROM includes  
iON 230 Camera Driver (PC)  
iON PhotoBase (PC & Mac)  
Microsoft NetMeeting (PC)  
Adobe Acrobat Reader (PC & Mac)  
User Guide (in PDF format)  
iON 230  
Pouch  
Registration Card  
iON 230  
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230  
Quick Start Guide  
Guide de Démarrage rapide  
Schnellanleitung  
Guida Rapida  
Guía Rápida de Inicio  
Guia de Início Rápido  
ML 0403  
Part no.: OM837657 R1  
Printed in China  
Quick Guide  
Hand Strap  
2xAA-size Batteries  
USB Cable  
• Attaching the Hand Strap  
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• Installing the Batteries  
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed  
guideline on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 54.  
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 and hold the Power button until  
the status LED turns green and the camera  
is on. Press and hold the Power button  
again, the camera will be off.  
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• Checking the Battery Level  
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.  
1. Turn the camera on.  
2. Check the battery level status that appears on the camera LCD screen.  
Battery power is full.  
Battery power is adequate.  
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.  
1. Press the  
button to enter the menu list.  
2. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
MENU  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
3. Press the  
button to confirm.  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
OK  
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2 Camera Setting  
• Checking Camera Status  
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which  
camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means  
that particular feature is not activated.  
Still image mode  
Capture mode  
Still image*  
Video  
Self-timer on  
Number of  
remaining pictures  
Digital zoom status  
12  
2.0  
+1.5  
Exposure  
compensation value  
Flash mode  
Flash off*  
SD card inserted  
Auto flash  
Forced on  
Battery level  
Full  
1600X1200  
H
Image resolution  
2048 x1536*  
1600 x 1200  
640 x 480  
Adequate  
Exhausted  
Quality  
High*  
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Normal  
Low  
* Default Setting  
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Video mode  
Video mode  
00:00  
RECORDING.....  
Recording time  
Playback mode  
PLAY AVI ?  
YES  
NO  
Locked file  
File number  
DSC10003  
DSC10001  
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• Camera Mode  
Capture Mode  
Playback Mode  
The camera has two working modes,  
Capture mode and Playback mode. You can  
switch between them by sliding the Capture/  
Playback selector.  
• Drive Mode  
The camera has two modes for taking pictures and video clips.  
Still Image Mode  
Video Mode  
MENU  
You may switch between these two modes  
according to the following steps.  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
1. Set the camera to Capture mode  
2. Press the  
button.  
OK  
3. Pressthe or buttontoselectCAPTUREMODE”.  
4. Press the button.  
CAPTURE MODE  
EXIT  
STILL IMAGE  
VIDEO  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
6. Press the  
button.  
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2.0  
NOTE:  
+1.5  
Still Image mode is the default capture mode.  
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• Setting the Current Date and Time  
MENU  
DATE TIME  
DATE STAMP  
LANGUAGE  
FREQUENCY  
SOUND  
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
3. Press the or button to select “DATE TIME”.  
OK  
EXIT  
4. Press the  
5. Press the  
6. Press the  
button.  
DATE TIME  
or  
button to select “SET”.  
EXIT  
SET  
button.  
7. Press the  
the field.  
or  
button to adjust the value in  
DATE TIME  
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08:09:00  
8. Press the  
next field.  
or  
button to switch to the  
9. Press the  
button.  
10. Pressthe or buttontoselectthedesiredsetting.  
11. Press the button.  
YES  
NO  
• Auto Power Save Settings  
The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve  
battery power.  
OFF  
1/3 MIN  
The power save feature is not activated.  
The camera is designed to switch off automatically to  
save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.  
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You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:  
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the or button to select “AUTO OFF”.  
4. Press the button.  
button.  
MENU  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
OK  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
AUTO OFF  
EXIT  
6. Press the  
button.  
1 MIN  
3 MINS  
OFF  
NOTE:  
This setting is also available in Playback mode.  
• Setting the Beep Sound On and 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. Set the camera to Capture mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
button.  
or button to select “SOUND”.  
button.  
DATE TIME  
DATE STAMP  
LANGUAGE  
FREQUENCY  
SOUND  
EXIT  
OK  
SOUND  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
6. Press the button.  
EXIT  
ON  
OFF  
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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.  
MENU  
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.  
DATE TIME  
2. Press the  
button.  
DATE STAMP  
LANGUAGE  
FREQUENCY  
SOUND  
3. Press the or button to select “FREQUENCY”.  
4. Press the button.  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
6. Press the button.  
EXIT  
OK  
FREQUENCY  
EXIT  
50HZ  
60HZ  
• Setting Display Language  
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.  
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Press the or button to select “LANGUAGE”.  
4. Press the button.  
button.  
MENU  
DATE TIME  
DATE STAMP  
LANGUAGE  
FREQUENCY  
SOUND  
EXIT  
OK  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
LANGUAGE  
EXIT  
6. Press the  
button.  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
GERMAN  
SPANISH  
ITALY  
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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. Set the camera to Capture mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
button.  
DATE TIME  
DATE STAMP  
LANGUAGE  
FREQUENCY  
SOUND  
3. Press the or button to select “DATE STAMP”.  
4. Press the button.  
EXIT  
OK  
DATE STAMP  
5. Pressthe or buttontoselectthedesiredsetting.  
6. Press the button.  
EXIT  
ON  
OFF  
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• Formatting the Internal Memory  
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.  
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
button.  
or button to select “FORMAT’.  
button.  
ERASE  
FORMAT  
PROTECT  
AUTO OFF  
ROTATE  
EXIT  
OK  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
FORMAT  
FORMAT  
CANCEL  
6. Press the  
button.  
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.  
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• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off  
Pressing the  
button each time switches  
the LCD screen to the next display mode  
in the following sequence.  
Capture mode  
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2.0  
+1.5  
Press  
Press  
H
1600X1200  
Press  
Playback mode  
Press  
Press  
DSC10003  
Press  
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3 Taking Pictures  
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:  
IMPORTANT!  
Never remove batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent  
the current picture being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored  
in the camera’s internal memory or on a memory card.  
Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash  
Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures.  
Always make sure that the sun or other light source is in front of  
the subject.  
• Taking a Picture  
Taking pictures at approximately 4.3 ft to infinity (1.3 metres to infinity).  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to  
Capture mode.  
3. Frame your subject using the LCD  
screen or viewfinder.  
4. Press the shutter button to take a  
picture. Hold the camera steady until  
you hear a second beep, it means the  
picture has been taken. The LCD screen  
shows the number of pictures that still  
can be taken.  
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• Setting Flash Mode  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Pressing the Flash button cycles through the flash modes in the  
following sequence.  
When you press the Flash button, the icon (according to the flash  
setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. You can now take  
pictures using the flash mode you selected. The flash will recharge  
after each flashed picture.  
The flash range is approximately 3.2 feet to 4.9 feet (1 to 1.5 meters).  
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+1.5  
H
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The camera has three flash modes. Use the flash when you take pictures  
at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.  
When shooting  
Select  
Icon shown  
under these conditions:  
this mode  
on the LCD screen  
The flash does not fire. Use this setting for  
outdoor pictures, or where flash is prohibited or  
may be distracting, or when shooting towards a  
reflective surface, such as a window or a mirror.  
If there is not enough light when using this  
setting, your pictures will be too dark.  
Flash Off  
The flash fires automatically as needed. Use  
this setting to take most pictures.  
Auto Flash  
Forced On  
The flash fires for every picture. Use this  
setting in high-contrast situations to provide  
fill-light or use it indoors in 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. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
button.  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
3. Press the or button to select “SELF TIMER”.  
4. Press the button.  
5. Pressthe or buttontoselectthedesiredsetting.  
OK  
SELF TIMER  
EXIT  
ON  
6. Press the  
button.  
OFF  
7. The icon  
will appear on the LCD screen.  
12  
2.0  
+1.5  
NOTE:  
To disable the self-timer function, repeat the above  
steps and select “OFF”.  
H
1600X1200  
8. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder.  
9. Press the shutter button to take a picture. The camera starts a ten-  
second countdown 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 3X 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. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
button to zoom in. Press the  
button to zoom out. The  
zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.  
Digital Zoom Status  
12  
2.0  
+1.5  
H
1600X1200  
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.  
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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. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
button.  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
3. Press the or button to select “IMAGE SIZE”.  
4. Press the button.  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
OK  
IMAGE SIZE  
EXIT  
2048 X 1536  
1600 X 1200  
640 X 480  
6. Press the  
button.  
Quality Setting:  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
2. Press the  
3. Pressthe or buttontoselectIMAGEQUALITY”.  
4. Press the button.  
button.  
MENU  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
OK  
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IMAGE QUALITY  
HIGH  
NORMAL  
LOW  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
6. Press the button.  
The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can  
expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 8MB internal  
memory. You can expand the memory with SD card, please refer to  
“Capacity of SD Card” on page 52 for further details.  
Quality  
High  
Normal  
Low  
Image Size  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
6
15  
22  
8
1600 x 1200 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
NOTE:  
14  
50  
19  
80  
100  
• Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of  
trees in autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same  
resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures you can  
store on the camera’s internal memory may vary. The number of pictures on  
the LCD screen is for reference only.  
• It is recommended to use the 2048 x 1536 resolution for printing.  
• Image Setting  
In this setting you can set exposure compensation, white balance and  
sharpness according to different shooting conditions. You can select  
“AUTO” and the camera will set the three settings for you automatically.  
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Setting Exposure Compensation  
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range  
of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.  
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with  
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
button.  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
3. Pressthe or buttontoselectIMAGESETTING”.  
4. Press the button.  
5. Press the or button to select “EXPOSURE”.  
6. Press the button.  
OK  
IMAGE SETTING  
EXIT  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BALANCE  
SHARPNESS  
7. Press the or button to select the desired  
setting.  
EXPOSURE  
AUTO  
8. Press the  
button.  
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.  
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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. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
button.  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
3. Pressthe or buttontoselectIMAGESETTING”.  
4. Press the button.  
5. Pressthe or buttontoselectWHITEBALANCE”.  
6. Press the button.  
OK  
IMAGE SETTING  
EXIT  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BALANCE  
SHARPNESS  
7. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
8. Press the button.  
WHITE BALANCE  
AUTO  
OUTDOOR  
SHADE  
LIGHT BULB  
FLUORESCENT  
When shooting  
Select  
Icon shown  
under these conditions:  
this mode  
on the LCD screen  
Automatic adjustment.  
AUTO  
Outdoor daylight  
Cloudy  
OUTDOOR  
SHADE  
Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting  
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting  
LIGHT BULB  
FLUORESCENT  
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Setting Sharpness  
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject  
in pictures.  
MENU  
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.  
CAPTURE MODE  
IMAGE SETTING  
SELF TIMER  
2. Press the  
button.  
3. Pressthe or buttontoselectIMAGESETTING”.  
4. Press the button.  
5. Press the or button to select “SHARPNESS”.  
6. Press the button.  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE QUALITY  
AUTO OFF  
OK  
IMAGE SETTING  
EXIT  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BALANCE  
SHARPNESS  
7. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
SHARPNESS  
NORMAL  
SHARP  
SOFT  
8. Press the  
button.  
NORMAL  
SHARP  
Use when no special effect is needed. Ideal for  
everyday pictures.  
Increases contrast on the edges of the picture. Ideal  
when you want to improve the clarity of an picture, or  
if you later may want to crop or cut out specific areas  
in the picture.  
Softens the edges of the picture, creating a “soft  
focus” effect.  
SOFT  
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4 Recording Video Clips  
NOTE:  
Change the drive mode from Still Image mode to Video mode before recording  
video clips, since Still Image mode is the default capture mode. Please refer  
to “Drive Mode” on page 11 for more details.  
• Recording Video Clips  
Use the Video mode to record video clips without audio feature. The  
recording time displayed on the LCD screen will increase while recording.  
In Video mode, the resolution is set to 320 x 240 pixels.  
1. Set the camera to Video mode.  
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.  
2. Press the shutter button completely down to  
start recording.  
3. Press the shutter button again to stop  
00:00  
RECORDING.....  
recording, or recording stops when the  
current memory is full.  
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the  
camera to hold at 320 x 240 pixels based on 8MB internal memory. You  
can expand the memory with an SD card.  
Resolution  
320 x 240 Approx. 2 minutes (10fps)  
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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips  
NOTE:  
Change the camera mode from Capture mode to Playback mode before reviewing  
video clips. Please refer to “Camera Mode” on page 11 for more details.  
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen  
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
2. Press the  
or  
button to view the pictures taken.  
• Rotating the Currently Displayed Picture  
The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better review angle  
on the LCD screen.  
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
MENU  
ERASE  
3. Press the or button to select “ROTATE”.  
4. Press the button.  
FORMAT  
PROTECT  
AUTO OFF  
ROTATE  
EXIT  
OK  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
6. Press the button.  
ROTATION  
0
90  
180  
270  
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• Playing the Video Clip  
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
2. Use the or button to select the video clip  
you want to play.  
3. Press the  
selected video clip.  
4. Press it again to stop.  
button to start playing the  
PLAY AVI ?  
YES  
NO  
DSC10003  
NOTE:  
You also can use the Down button to select “NO” and press the OK button  
to cancel playing the latest video clip. Then use the Up and Down buttons  
to select the video clip you want to playback.  
• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)  
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
button.  
ERASE  
FORMAT  
PROTECT  
AUTO OFF  
ROTATE  
EXIT  
3. Press the or button to select “PROTECT”.  
4. Press the button.  
OK  
PROTECT  
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.  
EXIT  
LOCK  
6. Press the  
button.  
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7. Press the  
8. Press the  
or  
button to select “EXIT”.  
button.  
DSC10001  
The  
icon appears on the information display when you review the  
protection status of the protected picture or video clip.  
NOTE:  
To unprotect the protected picture or video clip, please repeat the above  
steps and select “ UNLOCK”.  
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• Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)  
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
MENU  
2. Press the  
3. Press the  
4. Press the  
button.  
or button to select “ERASE”.  
button.  
ERASE  
FORMAT  
PROTECT  
AUTO OFF  
ROTATE  
EXIT  
OK  
5. Pressthe or buttontoselectthedesiredsetting.  
6. Press the button.  
ERASE  
EXIT  
ERASE THIS  
ERASE ALL  
7. Pressthe or buttontoselectthedesiredsetting.  
ERASE  
8. Press the  
button.  
YES  
NO  
NOTE:  
• To delete one picture or video clip, use the  
or  
button to select the one  
you want to delete before the above operation.  
• Protected file can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.  
• All deleted pictures and video clips can not be recovered.  
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6 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card  
• Using a SD Card  
Your camera comes with a 8MB built-in flash memory for storing pictures  
and video clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially available  
SD card (up to 512MB). The camera senses whether a memory card is  
inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly. Note  
that you cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in flash memory  
while a memory card is installed in the camera.  
Memory Card Precautions  
1. Use only an SD memory card with this camera.  
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can  
cause data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you  
always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer  
hard drive, etc.).  
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore  
normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that  
you always take along more than one memory card whenever using  
the camera far away from the home or office.  
4. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for  
the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using  
seems to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a  
memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices.  
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IMPORTANT!  
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.  
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a  
memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.  
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to  
protect files from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write  
protection whenever you want to record new files onto it, format it, or  
delete its files.  
Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conflict  
with the iON 230 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may  
be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the iON 230 camera. We  
strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the  
iON 230 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. Insert the SD card  
and ensure the card is inserted correctly  
as illustrated.  
Removing the SD Card  
To remove the SD card, turn off your  
camera, gently push the SD card inwards  
and then release it for the SD card to  
eject from the SD card slot.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so  
creates the risk of damage to the camera and card.  
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately  
turn off the camera, remove the batteries and contact your dealer or nearest  
service provider.  
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on.  
Doing so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even  
damage the memory card.  
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Formatting the SD Card  
Formatting the SD card erases all files stored in it, including the  
protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage  
the card.  
1. Insert an SD card into the camera card slot.  
2. Turn on the camera.  
3. Procedures are the same as for formatting the internal memory.  
Refer to “Formatting the Internal Memory” on page 16 for details.  
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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7 Installing the Software onto a Computer  
• Installing the Software  
For Windows® Users:  
PC  
IMPORTANT!  
For all PC users  
• 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.  
• Microsoft® NetMeetingis already bundled with Windows® 2000 and XP OS.  
Users using Windows® 2000 or XP do no need to install this software from the  
CD-ROM.  
For Windows® 98SE  
On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the iON 230 Driver.  
For Windows® Me, 2000, XP  
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips.  
For PC only  
This camera can act as a web camera. You must install the Camera Driver if you  
want to use the camera as a web camera.  
IMPORTANT!  
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re watching  
video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or  
IMPORTANT! - If the computer requests you to install the Windows® system  
disk during the software installation, place the Windows® CD into the computer  
CDROM drive or insert the iON 230 driver CD to the CD-ROM drive. If iON 230  
driver CD is inserted, please set the path to “CD-ROM drive \software\Driver\  
Sysfile”. The computer will install the necessary files from the CD automatically.  
When the software completes installation, close the Windows® screen. Remove  
the Windows® CD and store safely.  
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1. Before you begin, close all other software  
applications open on your computer.  
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-  
ROM Drive.  
3. The CD User Interface Screen will  
automatically launch.  
Open & Close  
4. With the mouse, click on each  
software interface button in turn and  
follow the on screen instructions.  
NOTE:  
If the setup screen does not appear after  
loading the CD, then you can manually start  
it by double-clicking the “My Computer”  
Icon on your desktop, then double-clicking  
the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the  
CD-ROM window opens, double-click the  
“INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.  
Mac  
For Macintosh Users:  
NOTE:  
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and navigate the pictures and video  
clips no need to install the driver.  
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on  
your computer.  
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.  
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.  
4. Install the software included.  
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• Software Included with Your Camera  
iON 230 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 iON PhotoBase to edit and print the Pictures.  
iON PhotoBase software - the intelligent software that makes finding  
your pictures easy!  
iON PhotoBase helps you to organize and present multimedia files. You  
can quickly and easily create Slide Shows, Web Albums and Video  
Postcards. Meanwhile, you can effectively print contact sheets for  
quick image referencing. The unique “album” structure of the program  
makes file access convenient. On top of that, you can acquire files from  
various sources, including digital cameras, scanners, video devices, and  
removable media.  
After you plug-in the camera, the iON PhotoBase software automatically  
checks to see if you have taken new photos that need to be transferred  
to your computer. If there are new images, you will be prompted if you  
want iON PhotoBase to download all the images in the camera to your  
computer automatically.  
With the iON PhotoBase software, you can quickly sort all the photos  
on your computer either by the date or by image/folder name. Once you  
have located your images, you can make your simple edits, print or share  
in no time at all!  
Assign the date to  
each of your photos  
here. This date will  
help you locate your  
images quickly.  
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Microsoft® NetMeeting™ Web Cam software  
NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the  
Internet and corporate intranet.  
Powerful features let you communicate with both audio and video,  
collaborate on virtually any Windows-based application, exchange graphics  
on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files, use the text-based chat program,  
and much more. Using your PC and the Internet, you can now hold face-to-  
face conversations with friends and family around the world.  
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.  
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• Computer System Requirements  
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we  
recommend the following minimum requirements;  
For Windows® Users  
PC  
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
• Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor  
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
• USB Port.  
• DirectX 9.0 or higher  
• 200MB free disk space  
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Standard mouse and keyboard  
• Stereo speakers  
For Macintosh Users  
Mac  
PowerPC® Processor  
• Mac OS 9.2 ~ X  
• USB Port  
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
• 150MB Free disk space  
• Colour monitor with high colour (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 Your Computer  
• Before You Transfer Pictures  
IMPORTANT! - Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed  
the software from the CD.  
• Changing the Driver Type Between Mass Storage Mode and  
PC Camera Mode  
You can choose either Mass Storage or PC Camera as a driver type in  
this camera.  
Mass Storage mode allows the camera to become an external hard  
disk drive, and you may view and download pictures and video clips  
stored in your camera’s internal memory or a SD memory card onto  
your computer. PC Camera mode allows you to take video clips on your  
computer.  
You can choose the Mass Storage or PC Camera mode by sliding the  
Capture/Playback selector.  
PC Camera Mode  
Mass Storage  
Mode  
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For Windows® and Macintosh Users:  
• Connecting to Your Computer  
Connecting with the USB Cable.  
USB Series “A” Plug Connects  
to your PC  
USB Series “Mini B” Plug Connects  
to your iON 230 Camera  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Plug the labelled end  
on your computer.  
of the USB cable into the socket marked  
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.  
PC  
For Windows® Users:  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video Clips on PC  
1. Turn on the camera  
2. Set the Driver Type to Mass Storage mode.  
3. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.  
4. Double click on “My computer” icon on your windows desktop. Then  
you can see a “Removable Disk” drive.  
5. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM” -> double  
click “100MEDIA”.  
6. All the pictures and video clips are placed in the folders “100MEDIA”.  
Highlight the pictures or video clips and drag them to a folder of your  
choice. You can also create sub folders to group them.  
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Mac  
For Macintosh Users:  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video Clips on Mac  
NOTE:  
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.  
1. Turn on the camera  
2. Set the Driver Type to Mass Storage mode.  
3. Connect the camera to a Mac via the USB cable, the systems will  
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will  
automatically create a Mass Storage named “untitled”)  
NOTE:  
This drive name will vary on different versions of Mac OS systems.  
4. Double click the folder “untitled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM” ->  
double click “100MEDIA”.  
5. You can copy the pictures and video clips from the “100MEDIA”  
folder and paste them to the hard disk.  
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9 Using the Camera as a Web Cam  
IMPORTANT!  
Before using the Web Camera function, make sure that your camera has been  
switched to PC Camera mode. (Please refer to “Changing the Driver Type  
Between Mass Storage Mode and PC Camera Mode” on page 41 for more details.  
• Setting up NetMeeting™  
NOTE:  
Set the camera to Video Mode before starting NetMeeting™.  
1. Connect your iON 230 to your computer via the USB cable. Connect  
the USB cable to a USB port on your PC on the other end.  
2. Put your iON 230 on the top of your PC monitor or another flat surface.  
3. Connect your microphone (not included) and speakers (not included)  
to your audio card’s Mic in and line out jack respectively.  
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• Start NetMeeting™  
NOTE:  
For Windows® XP / 2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , go to  
Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow the on-screen set  
up instruction to set up NetMeeting.  
1. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the  
“NetMeeting” icon from the Windows Start Menu.  
2. If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™,  
select the “Help” under the menu bar and choose the topic you  
need. You can also refer to “EASY TO USE GUIDE TO MICROSOFT®  
NETMEETING™” or visit the website:  
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10 Troubleshooting Problems  
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems  
continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See  
your registration card for help line contact details.  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
I receive an error message  
when I am installing “iON  
230 Camera Driver”.  
“iON 230 Camera Driver” does Shut down all other applications and  
not load.  
attempt to reinstall the 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  
I cannot upload images to  
my computer.  
Connection failure.  
Check all cable connections are secured.  
Camera Driver is not installed.  
You need to install the camera driver for  
Windows 98SE systems.  
I cannot run the “iON 230  
Camera Driver”.  
Conflict with another camera  
driver or capture device.  
If you have another camera installed on  
your computer, remove it and it’s driver  
completely from your system to avoid  
conflicting with your iON 230.  
My CD Installation wizard  
does not work.  
The auto installation file is  
switched off or the CD-ROM is “My Computer”. Click “Properties”. Select  
disconnected.  
Go to the computer desktop. Right click on  
“Device Manager”. Double click on “CD _  
ROM”, double click on “CD-R (normally the  
manufacturer’s name. Click on “Settings”.  
Ensure both “Auto insert notification” and  
the “disconnect” are ticked. If you change  
the settings the computer will ask you to  
restart your PC. Click “Yes”.  
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Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
I get a blurred image when  
uploading my images to my  
computer.  
There may be a momentary delay  
between pressing the Shutter  
button and the actual exposure.  
Hold your iON 230 camera steady  
until you hear a beep which indicates  
the exposure is completed.  
My iON 230 camera hanged  
and all buttons do not work.  
Your camera may be affected by  
the electrostatic discharge.  
Take out the batteries and disconnect  
the camera from the computer for 10  
seconds. Insert the battery again.  
I cannot activate my digital  
camera by pressing the  
Power button.  
Insufficient battery power or  
batteries are missing.  
Replace batteries.  
Camera does not turn on.  
Batteries are not oriented correctly Orient batteries correctly  
Or Or  
Batteries are dead  
Replace batteries  
Camera suddenly powers off. Auto power off function is activated. Turn the camera on.  
Or  
Or  
Batteries are dead.  
Replace batteries.  
Image is not recorded  
when the Shutter button is  
pressed.  
Camera is turned off  
Turn the camera on.  
Or  
Flash unit is charging.  
Or  
Or  
Wait until flash unit charging finishes.  
Or  
Memory is full.  
Delete images you no longer need, or  
use another memory card.  
Camera powers off during  
self-timer countdown.  
Batteries are dead.  
Replace batteries.  
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Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Recorded pictures are not  
saved in memory.  
Camera powers off before the save If the battery indicator is on the LCD  
operation is complete  
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.  
Position the camera so that sunlight  
does not shine directly onto the lens.  
Colour of the playback  
pictures is different from the  
picture on the LCD screen  
during recording.  
Sunlight or light from another  
source is shining directly into the  
lens during recording.  
Pictures are not displayed.  
A memory card with non-DCF  
pictures recorded with another  
camera is loaded in the camera.  
This camera cannot display non-DCF  
pictures recorded onto a memory card  
used by another digital camera.  
I cannot erase pictures.  
AVI file cannot be played.  
Allthepicturesinmemoryareprotected. Unprotected the pictures you want  
to delete.  
DirectX version is lower than 9.0.  
Install directx 9.0 or above.  
for more detail.  
Or  
Or  
Windows Media player not  
installed in the computer  
Please go to  
windowsmedia/players.aspx to  
download the Windows Media Player  
to play the video clips.  
The camera is detected by the  
Windows and works properly.  
But a drive letter of the  
The removable disk crashes with the  
network drives.  
Disconnect the crashed network drive and  
reserve this drive letter for the camera.  
Removable disk is not created.  
There is no response from the  
The LCD screen is frozen or the  
Remove and re-install the battery or  
batteries to reset the camera. Your  
valuable data stored in the camera will  
not be lost.  
camera while pressing any buttons. camera is hanged.  
When connect the camera  
to the PC in Capture mode,  
Windows prompt to insert  
system disk.  
Insert the Windows CD or iON 230  
driver CD. If iON 230 driver CD is  
inserted, please set the path to “CD-  
Rom drive\software\Driver\Sysfile”.  
And continue the installation.  
iON 230 camera driver installation  
has not completed.  
Please also refer to the help files & User Guide that accompany the  
enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit  
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11 Getting Help  
• Polaroid-digital Online Services  
If you have any problem or for any immediate assistance, please phone  
the hotline, send e-mail to the support email address or write to the  
address shown on the registration card enclosed.  
• ArcSoft Software Help  
For North America  
For South & Central  
Tel: 1-510-979-5520  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
ArcSoft HQ Support Centre  
(Fremont California, CA)  
Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number) E-mail: [email protected]  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
For China  
For Japan  
ArcSoft China Support Centre (Beijing)  
Tel: 8610-6849-1368  
ArcSoft Japan Support Centre (Tokyo)  
Tel: +81-03-3834-5256  
Fax: +81-03-5816-4730  
E-mail: [email protected] and  
Fax: 8610-6849-1367  
For Oceania  
For Europe/Middle East/  
ArcSoft Australian Support Centre  
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales)  
land) Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888  
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728  
Africa & Rest of the World  
ArcSoft Europe Support Centre (Ire-  
Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087  
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001  
asked questions (FAQ’s).  
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12 Appendix  
• Technical Specifications  
Picture  
Resolution  
• Sensor:  
- 1/2 inch  
- 3.2 Mega Pixels CMOS  
• Resolution & Storable Images (based on 8MB internal  
memory)  
Quality  
Normal  
Low  
High  
Image Size  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
8
15  
22  
6
1600 x 1200 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
19  
80  
14  
50  
100  
Lens  
• Type: 5 groups  
• Aperture: F 2.8  
• Focal Length: 8.8 mm  
• Focal Distance  
- Normal Focus: 4.3 ft to infinity (1.3 m to infinity)  
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens  
surface to the subject.)  
• Focus Zones: centre-zone  
1.5” TFT color panel  
LCD Screen  
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• Modes  
Built-in  
Flash  
- Auto Flash, Forced On, Flash Off  
• Range: 3.2 to 4.9 ft (1 to 1.5 m)  
Exposure  
Control  
+/- 2.0EV (-1.5 ~ +1.5 EV in 0.3 increments)  
Shutter  
Speed  
Electronic shutter 1/1000 sec ~ 1/20 sec  
Auto, Outdoor, Shade, Light Bulb, Fluorescent  
White  
Balance  
Storage  
• Internal Memory: 8MB Nand Flash  
• External Memory  
- supports SD card up to 512MB (not included)  
File Format • Still Image  
- EXIF 2.1 compatible format (JPEG compression)  
• Video Clip: AVI format  
Power  
Supply  
2 AA-size batteries (included)  
Self-timer  
10 seconds with beep sound  
Yes  
Tripod  
Socket  
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Connectivity With computer via USB cable (included)  
Dimension  
• Size: (W) 90 mm x (D) 21 mm x (H) 63 mm  
• Weight: Approximately 106g excluding batteries or card  
Operating  
System  
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me,  
2000 or XP  
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X  
• Capacity of SD Cards  
SD Card  
High  
Quality  
Normal  
Quality  
Low  
Quality  
30  
71  
56  
82  
22  
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2048 x 1536 pixels  
32MB  
64MB  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
298  
373  
186  
45  
104  
373  
60  
142  
596  
112  
164  
745  
119  
283  
224  
382  
89  
209  
745  
179  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1193  
239  
1491  
447  
267  
656  
417  
2385  
477  
2982  
895  
1491  
358  
835  
2982  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
1133  
4771  
1312  
5964  
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Video clips can be taken  
(@ 10fps)  
SD Card  
32MB  
Video Resolution  
320 x 240 pixels  
320 x 240 pixels  
320 x 240 pixels  
320 x 240 pixels  
320 x 240 pixels  
8 minutes  
17 minutes  
34 minutes  
68 minutes  
136 minutes  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
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 a card  
may vary.  
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (For PC users only)  
1. Unplug the camera from the PC.  
2. Go to Start -> Setting -> Control Panel.  
3. Double click Add or Remove Programs.  
4. In Add or Remove Programs, select “Polaroid Digital Cam” and click  
the Change/Remove button.  
5. Restart the computer after uninstall.  
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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.  
• 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.  
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• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with  
water or neutral detergent.  
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.  
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any  
warranty claim.  
• Regulatory Information  
FCC Notice  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved  
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate the equipment.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
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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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