Polaroid PDC 3030 User Guide

Polaroid PDC 3030 - 3.2MP Digital Camera Manual

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    PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide mm F 2.8 f=8.4 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    5 m m F 2.8 f=8.4 4 9 1. Status LED 1 2. Viewfinder 3. LCD screen 2 4. Menu/OK button 8 5. Up / Zoom out button 6. Down / Zoom in button 3 7. SMC slot 7 8. Power button 4 9. Capture/Playback selector 5 6 2 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    1. Flash/Previous button 2. Quality/Next button 3. Shutter button 1 3 2 1. Battery compartment 2. Hand strap holder 1 3. Tripod mount 3 2 1. SMC slot 2. Microphone 2 1 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 3 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    21 • Setting Frequency 22 • Reviewing the Pictures 22 • Zooming the Displayed Picture 22 • Rotate the Displayed Picture 23 • Protecting/Unprotecting the Pictures from Deletion 24 • Deleting One Picture or All Pictures 25 4 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Services 44 • ArcSoft Software Help 44 10 Appendix 45 • Technical Specifications 45 • Capacity of SMC card 46 • Using Your Batteries 47 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 47 • Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only 47 • Regulatory Information 48 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide
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    pictures on the LCD screen or on a computer using the Arcsoft® software supplied. Save Save pictures to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface. Communicate Send the pictures over the Internet to family and friends. 6 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Strap USB Cable The CD-ROM includes Polaroid PDC 3030 Camera (PC) PhotoImpression™ 4.0 (PC & Mac) MicroSoft NetMeeting™ (PC) Adobe Acrobat Reader (PC & Mac) User's manual in PDF format. Pouch 4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 7 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    , slide the button in the direction as shown to release. 2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door. 8 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Check the power status level that appears on the camera LCD screen. Batteries have adequate power. Batteries need to be replaced. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 9 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    the Auto Power Off setting by the following steps: Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press Press Or set the Mode selector to Playback mode. Press Press Press 10 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    On Flash Mode Off Video Mode Audio Mode NOTE: Some settings will remain even after the camera is turned off, e.g. Image Quality/Image Size/Flash Mode/Auto off/Date and time/Date stamp/ Frequency/Display Language settings. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 11 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    • Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press Press
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    • Setting Date and Time Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Use Previous or Next button to select a field, such as year, month, day,
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    camera applies when you take the picture. Resolution refers to the number of pixel in a digital picture. Higher resolution and less compression makes better quality which occupies more memory for email or posting to web. 14 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    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 memory card may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror. If you do not Digital zoom applies to only one photo at a time. To Zoom in and out the picture, press Down/Up button. NOTE: This feature is available in Capture and Playback mode. 16 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital
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    perform self-timer. A timer appears in the centre of LCD screen and the camera beeps indicating self-timer is activating. NOTE: Self-timer feature is only applied . Please place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    • Setting the Date Stamp Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press Press 18 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    • Setting the Exposure Compensation Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press to its standard default setting (AUTO) after you turn off and turn on the camera again. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press Press Press NOTE: White balance returns to its default setting (AUTO) after you turn off the camera and turn it on again. 20 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures. Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press edges of the picture, creating a "soft focus" effect. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    to view the pictures taken. • Zooming the Displayed Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). 3. Press Down button to zoom in. 4. Press Up button to zoom out. 22 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press Press NOTE: This function only keeps the picture rotated while the camera is on. The picture will return to its original angle after the camera is turned off. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    protected, the ONF icon will appear. To unprotect the protected picture, please repeat the above steps and select "UNLOCK". The icon will appear. OFFF 24 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    All Pictures Following the steps below to delete one picture: Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). pictures, audio and video clips) in the current memory will be deleted. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 25 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    ). 2. Set the camera to Audio mode by the following steps. Press Press Press 3. Press Shutter button to start, if you want to stop, press the Shutter button again. Please note that recording time displays on LCD screen. 26 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips to Your Computer for further detail. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). 3. Press Previous as it has no built-in speaker. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 27 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    and Video Clip(s) Following the steps below to protect an Audio Clip: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). 3. Use steps and select "UNLOCK". The icon will appear. OFFF 28 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Following the steps below to protect a Video Clip: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). please repeat the above steps and select "UNLOCK". The icon will appear. OFFF Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 29 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Audio Clip or Video Clip Deleting One Audio Clip 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks delete all unprotected files (pictures, audio and video clips) in the current memory. 30 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Deleting One Video Clip 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). selecting "ALL" will delete all unprotected files (pictures, audio and video clips) in the current memory. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 31 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    format a memory card when using it for the first time, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices. 32 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    on. Removing the SMC (not included) To remove the SMC, turn off your camera , open the SMC slot cover, gently push the SMC inwards and then release it for the SMC to eject. Take the SMC out and close the card slot cover. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 33 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    a memory card on a computer takes much longer. • Note that data deleted by a format operation can not be recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before you format it. 34 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    the Windows® screen. Remove the Windows® CD and store safely. NOTE: Microsoft® NetMeeting™ is already bundled with Windows® 2000 and XP OS. Users using Windows® 2000 or XP do not need to install this software from the CD-ROM. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 35 www.polaroid-digital
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    MAC 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. 36 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    ® 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. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 37 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    recommend the following minimum requirements; PC For Windows® Users • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP • Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers 38 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Computer Connecting with the USB Cable. PC MAC 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 39 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    enter sub-folder "100MEDIA". 6. You can copy the pictures, audio clips and video clips from this folder "100MEDIA" and paste to the hard disk. 40 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    the menu bar and choose the topic you need. You can also refer to the Polaroid "EASY TO USE GUIDE TO MICROSOFT® NETMEETING™" or visit the website: http://www.microsoft.com/ windows/netmeeting. mm F 2.8 f=8. 4 � �� � Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 41 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    storage, image transfer or deletion. Make sure the SMC card is inserted all the way in and close the slot door properly. Wait for this process to complete. Or Delete some images in the internal memory of the camera or SMC. 42 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    card for use with your PDC 3030 camera. Set the camera to Capture mode Or Install the PDC 3030 Driver. Please also refer to the help files & User Guide that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com. Polaroid
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    Rest of the World ArcSoft Europe Support Centre (Ireland) Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: [email protected] Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ's). 44 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    • Auto Power Off: After 30, 60, or 90 seconds inactivity • Power Supply: USB Port, 4 X AAA batteries • Operating System: • For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP • For Macintosh® Users: Mac OS 9.2~X Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 45 www.polaroid-digital.com
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    • Capacity of SMC Card SMC Card 16M 32M 64M 128M High (2048x1536) Middle (1600x1200) Low (1280x960) Economic (800x600) High (2048x1536) quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures you can store on a card may vary. 46 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Driver (PC only) 1. Unplug the camera from the computer. 2. Go to Start -> Setting -> Control Panel. 3. Double click Add / Remove Programs. 4. In Add / Remove Programs, select "Polaroid Digital Cam" and click the Remove button. 5. Restart the computer. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no , the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product. 48 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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    Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com UK 1103 Part No.: OM3244UK001 49
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