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Polaroid iD642 User Manual

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© 2012 All Rights Reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 iD642h ANUAL © 2012 All Rights Reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..........................2 Getting to Know Your Camera ...................... 2 What’s Included ..........................3 Parts of the Camera ........................4 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................ 5 Main Camcorder Modes ....................... 9 Camcorder Technical Specifications ................... 10 Computer System Requirements ....................11 Powering the Camcorder On/Off ....................
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your camera. Polaroid makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
  • Page 4 1. Digital Camcorder 2. USB cable 3. Polaroid Instant Memories Software Installation CD 4. Wrist Strap Note: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
  • Page 5 Item Part Function USB Interface Transfers photo and video files to computer via USB cable. SD Card Slot Insert Micro SD card for digital file storage. Connects camcorder with HDMI cable (not included) for HDTV HDMI Port connection. LCD Screen Displays images, video clips, camera Settings and Menu.
  • Page 6 Insert 2 x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (not Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) included). needed for normal use.
  • Page 7 Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 2x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)  Open the battery compartment door. ...

  • Page 8: Video Capture Mode

    To properly insert the Micro SD Memory Card: 1. Turn OFF the Camera. 2. Open the battery compartment door by pressing the lock button down and simultaneously sliding the battery door in the direction of the arrow on the door. 3.
  • Page 9 To exit the menu without formatting the SD Memory Card select ‘No’ then press the OK/SHUTTER button. Alternatively, you can press the MENU button to exit. Note: During formatting of the Micro SD card, all data (pictures & videos - if present) will be erased.
  • Page 10 Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record.
  • Page 11 Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 12M (4000x3000), 8M (3200x2400), Photo Resolution 5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536) 720P30 (1280x720), up to 30fps ; WVGAP60 (848x480), up to Video Resolution 60fps; WVGAP30 (848x480), up to 30fps; VGA (640x480), up to 30fps; QVGA (320x240), up to 30fps File Format JPEG (Photo) /MOV (Video) Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)
  • Page 12 To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Polaroid Instant Memories Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...
  • Page 13  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.  Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your camcorder. (Micro SD card up to 32GB - not included) Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information. Press and hold the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.
  • Page 14 Your camcorder has three main modes: Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder.

  • Page 15: Video Playback Mode

    The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. Turn on the camcorder. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 16 Selecting your video:  Once in Video Playback mode, press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the video thumbnails until you find the movie you would like to view.  Select the video and press the OK button to enlarge to full screen. Playing your selected video: ...

  • Page 17: Photo Capture Mode

    The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Press the MODE button once to access the Photo Capture Mode. Power on your camcorder. Press the MODE button. Use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 18 Selecting your Photo:  Once in Photo Playback mode, press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the photos thumbnails until you find the photo you would like to view.  Select the photo and press the OK/Shutter button to enlarge to full screen. Once in Photo Playback Mode, select the photo you would like to delete.

  • Page 19: Menu Options

    The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Photo Capture Mode Capture Mode Video Capture Mode Photo: 3M, 5M, 8M, 12M Resolution Video: 720P30, WVGAP60, WVGAP30, VGA, QVGA Self-Timer On / Off Battery power is full...
  • Page 20 Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. The general Camcorder Settings can also be accessed from the menu. Press the MENU ( ) button to open the main menus for the current mode. Press the UP button or the DOWN button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.
  • Page 21 The following are the menus and menu options that appear in your camera’s Photo/Video Capture Modes and Setup Mode: To enter the Video Capture Mode Menus: Once in Video Capture Mode, press the MENU button. Select the Video icon then press the OK/Shutter button to enter the Video Mode setup Menus.
  • Page 22 Quality The Quality menu allows you to select the Super Fine desired quality level of the images taken Fine(Default) PHOTO quality setting by your camera. Keep in mind that images Normal with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 3M pixel resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels Size...
  • Page 23 Scene Auto (default) Landscape The Scene Menu allows you to choose Choose an existing Picture Portrait scene settings that let your camera to control Sport adapt properly to your current Night landscape environment. The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 24 Effects Normal (default) Effects setting Negative The Effect menu allows you to select a Normal unique effect that can create an interesting look to your image. Sepia Sharpness You can set the level of sharpness in the Standard images taken with your camera. The Hard Sharpness setting sharpness level dictates if the edges of...
  • Page 25 TV Out NTSC American and Japanese TV format TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured European TV format images on your television. Auto Power Off Auto Power-Off off Auto power off in 1 min if no You can use the Auto Power Off feature in 1 min order to conserve you camera’s battery life.

  • Page 26: File Number

    Language English You can select your camera’s language German French setting by selecting the desired language Italian from the Language menu. Spanish Selects the display language Dutch Portuguese Russian Beep Sound Off / High / Low Sets the beep sound volume. Startup Image On / Off Sets the opening screen on or off.
  • Page 27 On PC: The Polaroid Instant Memories Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the installer. On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Polaroid Instant Memories the click “Continue”.
  • Page 28 When you wish to view on High Definition (HD) TV, please use an HDMI cable (purchase separately) and connect as shown below: Set your HDTV to corresponding HDMI INPUT (review TV Manual if needed) and use camera buttons in the same way as you use camera during PLAYBACK mode. Enjoy watching pictures and HD VIDEO on large HDTV screen! Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
  • Page 29 An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get Images from device” window opens. You can select to download photos, videos or both.
  • Page 30  Organize your images by creating offline and online albums  Edit images using automatic and manual tools For more details on how to use the Polaroid Instant Memories open the “Help” from the menu option. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
  • Page 31 Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.
  • Page 32 After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the ‘Photos’ application. This allows you to choose which photos and videos to import and to organize them into albums. The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources.

  • Page 33: Technical Support

    Q: I deleted images using the Polaroid Instant Memories. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Polaroid Instant Memories are sent to your computer’s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.
  • Page 34 The Solution: Replace with new 2x AA alkaline batteries. Check that the batteries are correctly aligned when installed. Q: VIDEO or PICTURES cannot be saved when you are taking them. The Cause: Micro SD card has not been installed. The Micro SD card has not been formatted properly. Memory is full.
  • Page 35 Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties. Call 877-408-0033 or Visit our website at www.polaroid.com. To receive Warranty service along with the name and address of an authorized product service center, the original consumer purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures.
  • Page 36 This product is manufactured, distributed and sold by SAKAR International, Inc. Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Made in Polaroid and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license. All other trademarks are the property of the respective owner, who has not sponsored, endorsed or approved this product.
  • Page 37 Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union. This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery.
  • Page 38 You may also go to www.polaroid.com and reference Social Responsibility to learn more about the specific laws in your area and to locate a collection facility near your home.