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FUN! FLASH 640 SE
Rev. 1, June 10, 2002

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  • Page 1 FUN! FLASH 640 SE Rev. 1, June 10, 2002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents The Polaroid PhotoMAX FUN! FLASH 640 SE Creative Kit ..2 Kit components ........3 Camera features .
  • Page 3 Quickstart Guide and you’ll be working with digital photos quickly and easily. Our goal at Polaroid is to make digital imaging easy and fun — right from the moment you open the box. If you ever need information or help, please visit our Help site on the Web at: www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 4: The Polaroid Photomax Fun! Flash 640 Se Creative Kit

    Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital photos, save them to your computer, and manipulate them. You can use your Polaroid PhotoMAX SE Image Maker Software with other TWAIN-compliant digital cameras and scanners. To see if a device is TWAIN-compliant, check the instructions that came with it.

  • Page 5: Kit Components

    Kit components Make sure that your kit contains the following: Polaroid PhotoMAX FUN! FLASH 640 SE Digital Camera • Wrist strap • Four AAA batteries • Camera-to-computer cable (RS-232C serial and USB connectors) • Polaroid PhotoMAX SE Image Maker Software CD-ROM •...

  • Page 6: Camera Features

    Camera features a Viewfinder b Flash unit c Lens d Serial/USB cable connector port e Tripod mount Battery compartment...
  • Page 7 LCD status display h Power/status indicator light Flash indicator light Viewfinder k Power button Flash button m Self-timer button n Shutter button o Wrist strap slot p Battery compartment FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 8 Inserting batteries Your kit includes four AAA batteries. 1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert four AAA batteries. Make sure that the battery terminals (+ and -) are properly positioned. 3. Close the battery door. Note: Replace the batteries when the power/status indicator light blinks, the LCD displays the battery-low message (bL), or the LCD status display does not turn on.
  • Page 9 Connecting the wrist strap Attach the strap as shown. You are now ready to take photos! FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...

  • Page 10: Taking Photos

    Taking photos 1. Turn on the camera (a). The green power/status light (b) on the back of the camera is lit. If the green power/ status light is not lit, check to make sure the batteries are properly loaded and do not need replacing.

  • Page 11: Tips For Great Photos

    3-6 feet from the camera when using the flash. Use a tripod in a dimly • lit room if you don’t want to use the flash. Note: See page 13 to change flash settings. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 12 Use the Autoflash setting for best results during the day. • Use the Force Flash setting and a tripod at night. • Note: See page 13 to change flash settings. Note: For more tips on taking great photos, visit our Help site: www.polaroid.com.

  • Page 13: Using Sleep Mode

    (b) displays green. Press the shutter button (c) to take a photo. Note: The power shuts off after three minutes in sleep mode, the LCD displays the system-shutdown message (Sd), and the camera beeps. Push the power button (d) to restore power. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...

  • Page 14: Using The Picture Counter

    Using the picture counter The picture counter is found on the LCD status display. The camera comes with 2 MB of internal memory, which typically stores 30 photos (640 x 480 pixel resolution). The number of photos that the camera actually stores depends on the complexity of the photos. 1.

  • Page 15: Using The Flash

    Autoflash The flash fires automatically when needed. • The autoexposure sensor in the camera • determines when the flash is necessary. Force Flash The flash fires for every photo. • FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 16 Changing the flash setting 1. Turn on the camera (a); it is in No Flash (nF) mode. 2. Press the flash setting button (c) to change the setting. The LCD status display (b) shows the new setting. 3. If you turn on the Autoflash (AF) or Force Flash (FF) setting, the flash charges for a few seconds.

  • Page 17: Using The Self-Timer

    Note: You do not need to press the shutter button to take a self-timed photo. Note: Using the tripod is recommended. A tripod mount is on the bottom of the camera. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...

  • Page 18: Transferring Photos To Your Computer

    Transferring photos to your computer After you take digital photos with your camera, you need to transfer them to your computer. To do this, you must first install the Polaroid PhotoMAX SE Image Maker Software included in your kit. Your...
  • Page 19 2x or faster CD-ROM drive • Mouse • Note: If you have any questions about the system capabilities of your computer, please read the documentation that came with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...

  • Page 20: Installing The Software

    Click OK; the installation program begins. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer screen. Note: Be sure to read the README file for any important last minute information about your software. You can access the README file at Start\Programs\Polaroid PhotoMAX by ArcSoft\PhotoMAX SE ReadMe.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    USB port. 2. Locate the serial/USB connector cable from your kit. Note: If your computer is equipped with a USB port, it transfers photos much faster than a serial port. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 22 3. Connect the serial head of the cable (a) to the serial port on your Windows 95 or Windows 98 computer. Or connect the USB head of the cable (b) to the USB port on your Windows 98 computer. Note: If the connection between the USB head and the computer USB port is not tight, the USB head may eventually pull out of the port.
  • Page 23 You also can open the Polaroid PhotoMAX SE Software by double-clicking the PhotoMAX SE icon on your desktop. This icon is a shortcut to the Polaroid PhotoMAX SE application that was created automatically at the end of the installation procedure.

  • Page 24: Transferring Photos To Your Computer

    Transferring photos to your computer 1. Click the Get Photo button. Photo...
  • Page 25 • open an image file from a photo • album Note: You can build your own customized photo albums. Other Devices transfer photos directly from • another TWAIN-compliant digital camera or scanner FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 26 2. Click Album or Camera. The Album manager window appears. Note: To create a new Album, select New Album from the Album: pull-down menu. Type a new album description, if desired, in the Description: field.
  • Page 27 3. Click Acquire. Acquire button The Select Source window appears. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 28 4. Click on Polaroid Fun! Flash 640 SE Camera; click Select. The Polaroid PhotoMAX FUN! FLASH 640 SE Digital Camera TWAIN software window opens. The TWAIN software is used to transfer, delete, and save photos from your digital camera. 5. Click Refresh Thumbnails to load thumbnail images of your photos from the camera.
  • Page 29 7. Click Get Photos. The selected photos appear in the active photo album. Photos Note: For help with photo albums, see page 39 to learn how to open the software online Help. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...

  • Page 30: Deleting Photos From The Camera

    Deleting photos from the camera You can delete all photos from the camera using the software. 1. Click the Get Photo button. Photo...
  • Page 31 2. Click Album or Camera. The Album manager window appears. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 32 3. Click Acquire. Acquire button The Select Source window appears.
  • Page 33 4. Click on Polaroid Fun! Flash 640 SE Camera; click Select. The Polaroid PhotoMAX FUN! FLASH 640 SE Digital Camera TWAIN software window opens. The TWAIN software is used to transfer, delete, and save photos from your digital camera. Note: If your digital camera fails to connect to your computer, close the Polaroid PhotoMAX SE Image Maker Software and restart it.

  • Page 34: Working With Images

    Working with images After you install your Polaroid PhotoMAX SE Image Maker Software and transfer photos into your computer, the real fun starts! Use your software to change colors, add special effects, cut and paste selections between images, and much more.
  • Page 35 5. Click painting to apply the effect to your image. Click undo if you change your mind. Note: For information about using the image editing tools and special effects, see page 39 to learn how to open the software online Help. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 36 Cropping an image Sometimes you need to cut out part of an image you scanned or took with your digital camera. Use the Crop tool. 1. Select the area you want to keep in your image. 2. Click Setup Photo. 3.
  • Page 37 2. Click Save Image as. The Save As dialog box appears. 3. Select the folder where you want to save the file. 4. Select a file format from the Save as type list, if needed. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 38 To save an image. . . Do this. . . Note: If you select JPG, a slider appears to set the amount of image compression. A higher setting saves the file with less compression and higher image quality. A lower setting saves the file with more compression and a lower image quality.
  • Page 39 7. Click Printer Setup if needed. 8. Click Print to start printing. Note: Click Print multiple copies on one sheet of paper to print up to 84 copies of your image on a single page. FUN! FLASH 640 SE Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera...
  • Page 40 You can find your transferred images in the following folder (if you chose the default options during software installation): C:\Program Files\Polaroid\PhotoMAX SE\PhotoMAX\Photos\ 3. Attach the image file to an email message. Refer to your email system’s instructions on how to “attach” a file to an email message.

  • Page 41: Need Help

    Need Help? Whenever you need help using Polaroid PhotoMAX SE Image Maker Software, click on the ? button on the main window to access the online Help. ? button The online Help provides step-by-step instructions on using your digital camera and your PhotoMAX SE Image Maker software.

  • Page 42: Product Limited Warranties

    One Year Limited Warranty Polaroid PhotoMAX FUN! FLASH 640 SE 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.
  • Page 43 90 days from the date of purchase. Polaroid's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at Polaroid’s option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement of the software that does not meet Polaroid's Limited Warranty and is returned to Polaroid with a copy of your sales receipt.

  • Page 44: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice WARNING: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a residential installation.
  • Page 45 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between this equipment and the receiver. • Contact the Polaroid office nearest to you, or an experienced radio/ • TV technician for help. Camera Precautions Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High- •...
  • Page 46 To obtain parts and service for cameras purchased in the United States, call 800-343-4846. A list of Polaroid International sales and customer support offices is available at: www.polaroid.com/service/ phone.html...
  • Page 47 Thank you for purchasing this Polaroid Digital Product. For more information on our other digital imaging products, please visit our Web site at: www.polaroid.com.

  • Page 48: Digital Camera

    FUN! Digital Camera Copyright 2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks “Polaroid”, “Polaroid PhotoMAX”, “MAX the Bird (and feather design)”. Copyright 1998-2000 Polaroid Corporation. All other product names may be the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 49: 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...

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