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Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User Manual

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PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit

User Guide

Rev. 1, June 10, 2002

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit User Guide Rev. 1, June 10, 2002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Battery Handling ....... . .44 Contacting Polaroid .......44 Internet support .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    — even display them on a TV! Once the images are on your computer, use the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software to change them in many creative ways, include them in e-mail, or use them to create greeting cards and T-shirts.

  • Page 4: The Polaroid Photomax Pdc 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit

    The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital photos and transfer them to your computer. Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera Wrist strap (and removable memory clip)

  • Page 5: Camera Features

    The wrist strap includes a clip to use when removing the memory card from the camera. Camera Features Front view Shutter button Flash Optical viewfinder Lens Hand grip Tripod socket Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Back View

    Ready indicator Wait indicator Status panel LCD display Power switch LCD display switch Menu Dial Side view AC adapter connection Serial cable connection USB cable connection Video cable connection Memory card slot Battery compartment Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera on battery power or with the AC adapter. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 4 minutes of inactivity and the LCD display shuts off after 30 seconds of inactivity.

  • Page 8: To Connect The Ac Adapter

    The AC adapter may become warm to the touch after Note: extended periods of use. This is no cause for alarm. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Do not mix old batteries with new batteries, or different types of batteries together.
  • Page 9 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter connector on the camera. Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Using The Memory Card

    Using the Memory Card The images you take with your PDC 1100 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. A 4 MB memory card is provided with the camera. Memory cards with capacities of 2 MB to 96 MB are also available.
  • Page 11 (see “Delete photos from your memory card” on page 22 for information). To remove the memory card Turn off the camera. Open the memory compartment on the side of the camera. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Using The Camera

    (see “Using the Memory Card” on page 8). To turn on the camera power Slide up the power switch on the rear of the camera ( The Status panel displays information about the camera ( Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Memory card and battery status Number of images remaining in memory Pixel resolution setting Flash setting Lens setting Exposure setting Self timer Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 11 Use the Menu Dial to set the time. All times are set to a 24-hour clock. 12 Press to the Advanced Menu. 13 Press Exit Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide (Record) menu is displayed. MENU Time & Date. to save your date and time settings and return icon.

  • Page 15: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings Using options on the PDC 1100 LCD menu you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. The camera has two LCD menus: • REC (Record) to take photos. • PLAY (Playback) to review photos stored in memory.
  • Page 16 Turn the Menu Dial once again to highlight the setting you want to use. Press the Menu Dial to select the setting and save it. All of the available LCD menu camera settings are described below. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide ). Use the Record menu...
  • Page 17 • 16 images (4 MB memory card) • Minimum recommended resolution for printing. • 640x480 pixels • 36 images (4 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in websites, e-mail, etc. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Flash Choose how the camera flash is used. The default setting is Auto Icon Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Flash setting • The flash fires automatically when needed. • The flash does not fire. • Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting.
  • Page 19 3 feet (1 m) from the camera. 7 feet (2 m) from the camera. 16 feet (5 m) from the camera. More than 16 feet (5 m) from the camera. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Autofocus...
  • Page 20 Icon Color Choose to take photos in color or in black and white. Icon Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Action Delays the camera shutter 10 seconds when you press the shutter button. Turns off the camera self timer.
  • Page 21 • Set to PAL or NTSC to display Time & date • To set the date and time stored Exit • To close a menu and return to Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide images immediately after taking. image by 2x (capture smaller area in detail).

  • Page 22: Managing Stored Images

    Press the Menu Dial again to set the camera to PLAY mode and close the menu. The most recently stored photo displays in the LCD display. Pressing the Menu Dial again displays the PLAY menu. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Action Normal view. Increase contrast of view.
  • Page 23 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 multiple- image view and displays single full-sized images. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 (from an unlocked photo to locked). – Lock All: Lock all photos on the memory card. – Unlock All: Unlock all photos on the memory card. – Exit: Cancel the operation and close the PLAY menu. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Lock mark: If a photo is locked, a lock icon displays – Resolution: the number of pixels contained in the image – Flash: the picture flash setting – Save and quit: Saves settings and closes the menu Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Taking Photos

    – Exit: closes the menu Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, e-mail them, print them, and store them.
  • Page 27 If the Quick Review setting is on, you can review and delete an image immediately after you take it (see “Advanced Menu” on page 19). Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide ) halfway to focus the camera ). Press ) is on and the image...

  • Page 28: Tips For Great Photos

    Periodically clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD display on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Installing Polaroid Photomax Image

    Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software This section describes how to install Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software and get help when using the software. Minimum System Requirements • PC with Pentium class processor • Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 •...
  • Page 30 To get help To get help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: • Click the Help button on the left side of the Polaroid PhotoMAX window or click the • Move your mouse cursor over any button or feature in...

  • Page 31: Transferring Photos To Your Computer

    The following sections describe how to transfer images from the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera are automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit.
  • Page 32 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Turn on your camera. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 Start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. From the Windows Start menu: Click on the Start menu, select Programs then open the Polaroid PhotoMAX folder and select PhotoMAX 3.0.
  • Page 34 The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select PDC 1100 and click Select The Polaroid PDC 1100 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can manage the photos in the camera’s memory. The TWAIN software can be used with other Note: applications.
  • Page 35 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 When PC appears in the camera status panel, you can start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. From the Windows Start menu: Click on the Start menu, select Programs then open the Polaroid PhotoMAX folder and select PhotoMAX 3.0.
  • Page 37 Transferring images to the computer With a cable connection established between your computer and the PDC 1100 and the Polaroid PDC 1100 dialog box displayed, you can transfer images to your computer. To transfer images: Ensure that the Photo tab is displayed. Thumbnail images of the photos in the camera memory are displayed on this tab.
  • Page 38 • Click Delete All Photos camera memory. Additional features in the Polaroid PDC 1100 dia- log box You can also take photos and adjust the cameras exposure settings in the Polaroid PDC 1100 dialog box. Take Photo...

  • Page 39: Displaying Images On A Tv

    Plug one end of the video cable into the video input connection on your TV. Turn the TV on and set the channel used for video input. Set your TV to video mode, if needed. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Turn the camera on. Press the Menu Dial twice to review images. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Read the instructional manual and other documentation that came with your computer, or check with the computer manufacturer for more information. • Purchase an optional external memory card device. See your local computer retailer for more information. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 • The digital camera is connected to your computer. Use the software controls to take a photo while the digital camera is connected to a computer. • The memory card is corrupt. Reformat the memory card or purchase a new memory card. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 The LCD display does • Turn the LCD display on/off switch to the on position. not turn on. • The digital camera is connected to a computer or to a television set. Disconnect the digital camera to turn on the LCD display.
  • Page 44 • The Exposure advanced menu setting was changed. Press the Menu Dial and open the Advanced Menu to change the Exposure setting to Auto. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Fcc Notice

    Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Return your camera to authorized Polaroid service providers for all maintenance and repairs. • Keep the camera away from water and other liquids.

  • Page 46: Battery Handling

    One Year Limited Warranty. Contacting Polaroid You can call Polaroid toll-free within the U.S.A. at 1-800-432-5355, 7 days a week, 8 Standard Time. When calling with a technical question, ask for an Electronic Imaging or a Digital Imaging Specialist.

  • Page 47: Internet Support

    ©1999 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks “Polaroid”, “PhotoMAX” and “PDC”. “MAX the Bird” Copyright 1998 Polaroid Corporation. All other product names may be the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. PU-21204M-0 12/99...
  • Page 48 To obtain parts for cameras purchased in the United States, call 800-343-4846 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Mon. - Fri. (Note: No technical support is available at this number.) A list of Polaroid international sales and customer support offices is available at...

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