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    PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit User's Guide Rev. 1, June 10, 2002
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    PhotoMAX Image Maker Software . . .27 Minimum System Requirements 27 To install the software 27 Transferring Photos to Your Computer 29 Connecting the camera to a computer 30 Troubleshooting 38 FCC Notice 43 Camera Precautions 43 Battery Handling 44 Contacting Polaroid 44 Internet support
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    digital cameras and Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce high-quality results. Use your imagination. Have fun! This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to take photos and transfer
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    Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera b Wrist strap (and removable memory clip) c 8 MB removable memory card d Four AA batteries e Camera case f Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM g AC power adapter h User's Guide i Quickstart Card j RS-232C serial cable k Mini-USB cable 2 Polaroid PDC 1300
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    Attaching the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the camera by sliding the strap through the opening on the bottom of the camera as shown. The wrist strap includes a clip to use when removing the memory card from the camera. 3
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    Camera Features Front view a b c d f e a Shutter button b Flash c Optical viewfinder d Lens e Hand grip f Tripod socket 4 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    Back view a bc de h 1300 a Optical viewfinder b Ready indicator c Wait indicator d Status panel e LCD f Power switch g LCD switch h Menu Dial Side view c b a d e a AC adapter connection b Serial cable connection c Mini-USB cable connection d Memory card slot e Battery compartment f g 5
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    handy, especially on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily. To load the batteries 1 Open the battery compartment (side of camera) by sliding the cover lock to the unlocked position (a). b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    adapter Here are some important notes for using the AC adapter with your camera: • Only use the AC adapter that came with your camera. Using a different AC adapter may cause damage to your camera. • Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. Warning: Unplugging the
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    number of available photos. Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power is on. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    To insert the memory card 1 Turn the camera power off. 2 Open the memory compartment as shown: 3 Carefully insert the memory card into the slot. The card fits only one way. Make sure the
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    photos from your memory card" on page 21. To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the memory compartment on the side of the camera. 3 Use the clip on the wrist strap to pull out the memory card. 4 Close the memory compartment cover. 10 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    it (slide it up and release again to turn it off). a b 1300 c The Status panel displays information about the camera (c). To use the Menu Dial Use the Menu Dial to operate the camera menu: • Press the Menu Dial to: • Display camera menus • Make a menu selection • Turn the Menu Dial to scroll between
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    a b c d ef g a Memory card and battery status b Number of images remaining in memory c Pixel resolution setting d Flash setting e Lens setting f Exposure setting g Self timer 12 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    the date and time: 1 Slide the power switch to RECORD mode. The camera turns on in RECORD mode. 2 Press the Menu Dial. The RECORD menu highlight Time & Date. 6 Press the Menu Dial. The date and time settings for the camera display. 7 Turn the Menu Dial to highlight the date. 8 Press the Menu Dial to
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    Menu Dial to display the menu of the current mode. 3 Turn the Menu Dial to select a menu icon and press to select. RECORD PLAY 14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    . 2 Press the Menu Dial (a). The RECORD menu is displayed (b). Use these menu options to change camera settings. a b 1300 Changing camera settings The first time you turn on the camera, the camera settings allow you to take pictures in most indoor and outdoor conditions. These settings are the
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    takes up more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed. Icon Resolution • 1280X960 pixels • 600K per photo • (8 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in web sites, email, etc. 16 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    red-eye effect. • The flash fires automatically when needed. • Flash is on. • Flash fires for every photo. Focusing distance Determine the distance from the camera at which a subject will be properly in focus. The default setting is Autofocus. Icon For subjects From 2 feet to infinity (60 cm to in
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    the camera self-timer. The self-timer applies to the next picture you take. Set the self-timer for each photo you want to delay. Icon Action Delays the camera shutter 10 seconds when you press the shutter button. Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    to review and delete images immediately after taking. • To override the camera's automatic exposure. • To take a darker photo, increase the settings. information • Determine the order that your digital photos will print on a printer enabled with Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) • Print
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    Menu Dial. The PLAY menu displays. 3 Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set the camera to PLAY mode and close the menu. The last photo taken appears in turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    • Edit image: displays a larger version of the selected thumbnail. You can delete or lock the image, or return to the multi-image view. Delete. Lock/unlock. Return to previous. • Return to full-sized image: closes the multipleimage view and displays single full-sized images. Delete photos from your
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    Cancel the operation and close the PLAY menu. Tag photos to print on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you to "tag" a photo to specify it to print directly tag the displayed photo to print as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    information on removing the memory card from the camera, see "To insert the memory card" on page 9. For more information on using the memory card and printing with a DPOF-enabled printer, see the user manual or online help for your printer. Use digital zoom to enlarge a photo You can enlarge any
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    your own photos to use as the logo that appears on the LCD when you turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to use as a logo on the LCD. 2 Display image as the logo • Default logo: Restores the original Polaroid logo • Exit: Closes the menu 24 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need use the LCD, slide the LCD switch up and release (b). Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or
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    cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects. • Periodically clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. 26 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    settings at 1024 x 768 pixels • Sound card • Mouse To install the software 1 Insert the Polaroid PhotoMAX CD in your CD-ROM drive. 2 If the installation program does not start Open. e Click OK and follow the instructions on your computer screen. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer screen. 27
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    card to your computer • Delete images from your camera's memory To access these features, click the Photo Album button on the main screen and click on the Acquire button. For more information, see "Transferring Photos to Your Computer" on page 29. 28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    images from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit. To transfer photos from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer
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    connect using the serial cable 1 Turn off your computer and all its peripherals (scanner, printer). 2 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera. 3 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer. 30 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    panel on your camera displays a PC message when the camera is properly connected to your computer. 7 Start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX 3.3 icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. From the Windows
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    you use to keep track of the photos you download from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can manage the photos in the camera's memory. Note: The TWAIN software can be used with other applications. 33
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    -USB cable With the power on in the computer: 1 Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable to the mini-USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. 2 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 34 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    . The computer will detect the camera. 5 When PC appears in the camera status panel, you can start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX 3.3 icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. From the Windows Start menu
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    the bottom of the screen. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 9 Select PDC 1300. Click Select. The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN window opens. From this window, you can manage the photos in the camera's memory. 36 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    connection established between your computer and the PDC 1300 and the Polaroid PDC 1300 dialog box displayed, you can transfer images to your computer. To transfer images: 1 Ensure that the Photo tab is displayed. Thumbnail images of the photos in the camera memory are displayed on this tab. 2 Click
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    Troubleshooting Problem The digital camera has no power. Solution • Turn off and then turn on the digital camera. The digital camera may have automatically turned off to save battery power. the AC adapter is firmly attached to the digital camera. 38 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    Problem Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the PDC 1300 Digital Camera. Solution • Ensure that the digital camera power is turned on and a PC message appears on the Status panel. Use the AC adapter when downloading images. • For serial port connections, connect one end of the
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    . • The digital camera is connected to a computer. Disconnect the digital camera to turn on the LCD. • The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries or use the AC adapter. To save battery power, use the optical viewfinder when composing photos. 40 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    Problem The live picture in the LCD looks "jumpy." The flash doesn't work. My . Remember to have your subjects remain still while a photo is being taken. • The digital camera moved while the photo was being taken. Hold the camera steady while taking a photo, or use a tripod. There is a tripod mount on
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    Problem My photo looks dark. My photo looks too light. Solution • There was not enough light available when the photo was taken. Use the Autoflash setting and increase the amount of light (if possible). • The subject was too far away from the camera 42 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    For detailed information about FCC compliance, see the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Products User's Guide. Camera Precautions Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera: • Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal
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    Polaroid International sales and customer support offices is available at www.polaroid.com/ service/phone.html. Internet support Technical support is available via the Internet. Visit our Web site at: www.PolaroidDigital.com or www.photomaxhelp.com 44 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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    water or other fluids, disassemble, or operate if dropped or damaged. Contact a Polaroid Service Center for repair information. ©1999-2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks "Polaroid", "PhotoMAX" and "PDC". All other product names may be the property of their
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    ©2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 01239, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks "Polaroid", "Polaroid PhotoMAX" and "PDC". All other product names may be the property of their respective owners. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. PU21605M-0 09/00
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    PDC 1300 Technical Support Information (This information replaces that found on Page 44) Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at http://www.polaroid.com/, and within the United States by calling 800-897-0356 from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. EST, (Mon - Fri) and 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
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User's Guide
PDC 1300
Digital Camera
Creative Kit
Rev. 1, June 10, 2002