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Polaroid t833 User Manual

Polaroid t833 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    (USB, etc.) again. ©2008 by All rights reserved. “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation. Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical inaccuracies, and Typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and click on Company or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water enter the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use may cause personal injury. customer service. If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery.
  • Page 5 Cautions Insert the battery properly paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted may cause damage to the product, injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery leaking.

  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

    Only use the specified battery or its equivalent with this product. Properly dispose the battery when it will no longer charge. Do not short the terminals of the battery. Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Questions? Or visit www.polaroid.com. EN-5...
  • Page 7 Important Information on Underwater Instructions Before using the camera underwater, please make sure to read the following the instructions carefully. Before Using in Water: 1. Make sure there is no foreign material such as dirt or sand on the waterproof seal of the battery/SD card door.
  • Page 8 6. If you need to change the battery or SD card after using the camera underwater, make sure the camera is completely clean and dry. Open the battery/SD card door with the battery compartment facing downward. Wipe off remaining water along the battery/SD card door to prevent moisture to go inside.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 10 Front View 10 Rear View 11 Button Operation 12 User Interface 14 GETTING STARTED 14 Preparation 15 Charging the Battery 16 Initial Settings 18 CAPTURE MODE 18 Capturing Still Images 19 Taking Images When the Smile Detection Feature Is On 20 Capturing Images using the Face...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Battery charger AC adapter for battery charger Common (Optional) Accessories: SD/SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid SD card - purchased separately - up to 8GB) Accessories and components may vary by retailer. Should any of these components be missing, please call our friendly customer service to assist you.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View Rear View EN-10 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Lens 6. Microphone 7. LCD display 8. Status LED 9. Hand strap holder 10. Tripod socket 11. Battery/SD card door 12.

  • Page 12: Button Operation

    Button Operation Item 8 Capture Mode >: Zooms out =: Zooms in Switches to: video mode > scene mode selection screen Switches to playback mode Sets focus mode: auto>Z>O>Q Sets flash mode: Auto>a>d>c>`>_ Switches to capture menu list Sets self-timer mode: Off>f>g>h Sets exposure compensation...

  • Page 13: User Interface

    User Interface Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode [Blank]Auto Flash [a] Always ON [d] Flash Off [c] Red-eye Reduction [`] Slow Sync [_] Pre-flash 3. Battery level [l] Full battery power [o] Medium battery power [n] Low battery power [m] No battery power 4.
  • Page 14 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode 3. Battery level 4. Storage media 5. Main focus area 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time during recording 9. Self-timer icon 10. Date and time 11. Focus setting 12.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    The camera has 32MB internal memory (28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid SD card - purchased separately - up to 8GB) to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery You must fully charge your battery before the initial use of your camera. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet. The status LED on the charger is red when charging and is green when charging is completed.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD display, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 18: Formatting The Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: ]; or press button. buttons and ]; or press button. buttons, then buttons, and Questions? Or visit www.polaroid.com. EN-17...

  • Page 19: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Still Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color TFT LCD display to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the power button to turn the power on. The status LED turns green when the camera is on.

  • Page 20: Taking Images When The Smile Detection Feature Is On

    Taking Images When the Smile Detection Feature Is With the camera’s new “smile detection” feature, this camera detects smiles so you do not miss those special moments in life. 1. Toggle the MODE button until the scene mode selection screen appears. 2.

  • Page 21: Capturing Images Using The Face Detection Feature

    Capturing Images using the Face Detection Feature The Face Detection feature identifies and focuses on the faces in the image. This advanced feature simultaneously detects up to 5 faces regardless of their position in the scene. White frame Face detection function is on 1.

  • Page 22: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 24 scene modes, you can capture your image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Toggle the MODE button until the scene mode selection screen appears. 2. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, and press the SET button.
  • Page 23 Scene mode Description c Candlelight Use this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelit scene, without spoiling the ambience. d Fireworks Use this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure. The shutter speed becomes slower, so the use of a tripod is recommended.

  • Page 24: Taking Underwater Images

    5. Review your pictures for proper exposure and adjust exposure compensation as needed. Questions? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. EN-23...

  • Page 25: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA 640 x 480 / QVGA 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [B]. 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording will start.

  • Page 26: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back of Still Images You can play back your still images on the LCD display. 1. Press the [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the To view the previous image, press the button.

  • Page 27: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD display so you may search for a particular image/video clip. 1. Press the [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Press the > button. thumbnail images simultaneously.

  • Page 28: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 29: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images To prevent images from accidentally being erased, follow the steps below: 1. Press the [7] button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the the SET button.

  • Page 30: Erasing Images

    Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: buttons, and buttons, and press Questions? Or visit www.polaroid.com. EN-29...

  • Page 31: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the enter its respective menu.
  • Page 32 W. Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and adjusts the images overall color according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. * [Blank] Auto (for most photographic scenes) * [$] Incand.
  • Page 33 Capture Md. This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. * [Blank] Single: Captures one image at a time. * [ T ] Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. * [ U ] AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing): Permits 3 consecutive images taken in the following order;...

  • Page 34: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the enter its respective menu.

  • Page 35: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [7] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the [7] button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8] or [B]; or press the [7] button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 37 Sys. Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Cancel / Execute Questions? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. EN-36...

  • Page 38: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent Windows 2000/XP/Vista 512MB RAM 150MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

  • Page 39: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi- ness associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the cam- era for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones...

  • Page 40: Editing Software Installation

    For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure to install and use the software in “Administrator” mode. The software is not supported by Mac Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: ® 4.0 - Like magic, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 turns any Questions? Or visit www.polaroid.com. EN-39...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (8.0 megapixels) Still image 8M: 3264 x 2448, 6M: 2816 x 2112, 4M: 2272 x 1704, Image resolution 2M: 1600 x 1200, 0.3M: 640 x 480 Video clip VGA: 640 x 480 (25 fps), QVGA: 320 x 240 (25 fps) LCD display 2.5”...

  • Page 42: Appendix

    APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. Size Quality y Fine x Standard 3264 x 2448 w Economy...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center Symptom The power does not come The battery runs out quickly. The battery is not fully charged. The battery or camera feels warm.

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera.
  • Page 45 [ERROR] will be displayed. The image printing may fail if the power to the camera is cut off. For service, support and warranty information visit www.polaroid.com. "Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, USA. EN-44 buttons, and press the...

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