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Introducing Your Polaroid PhotoMAX
PDC 640CF Digital Camera
Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera Kit contains
everything you need to take digital photos, transfer them to your computer,
change them in many creative ways, include them in e-mails, print them, and
find other great ways to use them.
To install the PhotoMAX software that comes with the camera, see
Note:
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Camera case
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Polaroid 640CF Digital Camera
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Wrist strap
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User's Guide
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Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker
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Software CD-ROM
Four AA batteries
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AC power adapter
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Camera-to-computer RS-232 Serial
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cable
Camera-to-computer USB cable
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Your Camera
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Optical viewfinder
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Flash
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Lens cover and on/off switch
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Tripod mount
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Self-timer LED
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Battery compartment
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Wrist strap slot
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Lens
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Hand grip
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Page 1: Your Camera
Introducing Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera Kit contains everything you need to take digital photos, transfer them to your computer, change them in many creative ways, include them in e-mails, print them, and find other great ways to use them. -
Page 2: Rear View
AC power adapter connection Memory card slot For a detailed list of camera specifications, see the PhotoMAX PDC Note: 640CF Digital Camera Specifications section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 3: Status Lcd
Photo delete (trashcan) button (page 20) Color LCD on/off button DISPLAY Color LCD scroll up button (page 11 and pag e19) Color LCD scroll down button (page 11 and pag e19) button (page 11) MENU/SELECT Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 4: Preparing To Take Photos
For important information about using batteries properly and safely, Note: see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 5: Using The Ac Adapter
For important information about using Note: the AC adapter properly and safely, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Turning the camera on Slide the lens cover to the right to turn the camera on. -
Page 6: Photo Storage
132 photos at 320 x 240 resolution. For more information about the camera’s storage capacity, see the Note: Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Using an optional CompactFlash card The PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera includes a slot for an optional ATA Type I CompactFlash memory card of any size. -
Page 7: Installing And Removing A Compactflash Card
Grasp the edge of the memory card and pull it out ( Close the memory compartment cover. For a description of card-related error Note: messages that may appear on the color LCD, see page 26. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 8: Formatting A Compactflash Card
For a description of card-related error messages that may appear on Note: the color LCD, see page 26. If you cannot format the card, it may be defective. Return it to the Note: retailer where you purchased it. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 9: Taking Photos
Set the exposure-value brightness compensation, if needed (pa ge16). Set the white-balance compensation, if needed (pag e17). Set the preview mode, if desired (pag e18). Activate the self-timer, if desired (page 13). Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... - Page 10 PhotoMAX software (page 22). For more information about taking better photos, see the Tips, Note: Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
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Page 11: Camera Menus
DONE MENU/SELECT MAIN MENU The LCD viewfinder turns off or returns to a live LCD viewfinder, depending on its state when you opened the in step 2. MAIN MENU Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 12: Battery Status Indicator
For important information about using batteries properly and safely, Note: see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... - Page 13 This icon also appears at the bottom of the menu/viewfinder LCD. Note: For more information about the camera’s storage capacity, Tips, Note: Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
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Page 14: Photo Resolution Setting
Note: SMALL 320 x 240 For more information about digital photo resolution, see the Tips, Note: Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Photo quality setting You configure this setting with the Note: CAMERA SETUP QUALITY menu, using the general procedure described on page 11. -
Page 15: Flash Setting
These icons also appear at the bottom of the menu/viewfinder LCD. Note: For more information about using the camera’s flash properly, see the Note: Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... - Page 16 NORMAL For more information about using exposure-value brightness Note: compensation, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
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Page 17: White Balance Compensation
Each time you turn the camera off and on again, white balance resets Note: to the default, AUTO For more information about using white-balance compensation, see Note: the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User’s Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... - Page 18 , the camera stores the photo in • SAVE memory and turns the LCD off. If you do not select within 3 DELETE SAVE seconds, the camera automatically saves the photo for you. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
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Page 19: Reviewing And Deleting Photos
You can delete photos from the camera using the camera’s: • Delete button (page 20) • command (page 20) DELETE ALL • command (page 21) FORMAT MEDIA • PhotoMAX Image Maker Software (page 25) Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 20: Using The Camera's
MAIN MENU without deleting photos. If you are finished with the , use the LCD scroll buttons to MAIN MENU highlight and press the button to exit the DONE MENU/SELECT MAIN MENU Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... - Page 21 (see page 20). DELETE ALL Using the PhotoMAX software: You can also delete photos from the camera when it is connected to the Polaroid PhotoMAX software. For more information, see the next section. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
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Page 22: Transferring Photos To Your Computer
Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following sections describe how to transfer photos from the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera to your computer. The TWAIN driver for the camera is automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit. The TWAIN software allows you to transfer photos from your camera into another software application. - Page 23 Turn the computer on, if you turned it off to attach the Serial cable. Turn the camera on. Open the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software by double-clicking the PhotoMAX software icon on your desktop. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
- Page 24 NewAlbum1 12 Click the button. Acquire The digital camera TWAIN software window opens. TWAIN software is used to transfer, delete, and save photos from your camera. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
- Page 25 This brings up context-sensitive help that explains the software button or feature. • Visit our Help site on the Web for more information. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual...
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Page 26: Camera Troubleshooting
NO CARD The CompactFlash card was • removed while the camera was on. PRESS SHUTTER RELEASE Press the shutter button to TO CONTINUE continue storing photos in the camera’s internal memory. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 27: Camera Precautions
• 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. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. -
Page 28: Fcc Notice
Use the USB or RS232 serial cable shipped with this unit, which must be used to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual... -
Page 29: One Year Limited Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture within the warranty period. The warranty period is determined by the date of purchase. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise, the warranty period is determined by the date of manufacture. -
Page 30: Contacting Polaroid
To obtain parts for cameras purchased in the United States, call 800-343-4846 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Mon. - Fri.). A list of Polaroid International sales and customer support offices is available at www.polaroid.com/service/ phone.html. -
Page 31: Technical Support Information
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...