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Polaroid PhotoMAX Quick Start Manual

Polaroid PhotoMAX Quick Start Manual

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Rev. 1, June 10, 2002

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  • Page 1: Quickstart Guide

    Digital Camera with MP3 Player Quickstart Guide Rev. 1, June 10, 2002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10. Move MP3 and photo files between your camera and computer 31 11. Manipulate images using PhotoMAX software ... . . 35 12. Play MP3 music on your PC using Winamp ....40 13.

  • Page 3: Welcome To The Polaroid Photomax Mp3 Digital Camera

    Welcome to the Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera! This Quickstart Guide shows you, step-by-step, how to: Take digital photos, save them to your computer, • and manipulate them. You can also use your Polaroid PhotoMAX Software with other TWAIN-compliant digital cameras and scanners.
  • Page 4 Quickstart Guide and Camera Features Card • • Polaroid PhotoMAX photo-manipulation software and Winamp MP3 player software CD-ROM Note: Your computer must run Windows 98 (or later) and have an available USB port to connect to the MP3 Digital Camera.

  • Page 5: Your Mp3 Camera/Player

    Your MP3 camera/player Front: a. Optical viewfinder b. Flash unit c. Lens d. Lens cover/power switch e. Tripod mount f. Battery compartment g. Wrist strap slot Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 6 Shutter button n. LCD scroll buttons o. Memory card compartment p. MENU and VIEW buttons q. Menu and viewfinder LCD r. Computer (USB), audio, and video connectors s. Flash button and ready light Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 7 Camera dial: t. Camera mode u. Off mode v. Review mode w. Setup mode x. MP3 player mode OK . . . Let’s take some digital photos and play some MP3 music! Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 8: Prepare Your Mp3 Camera For Action

    Do this, for example, if the camera does not seem to be in the mode selected on the dial. Install four new AA batteries as indicated inside the compartment door (b). Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 9 Note: Make sure the camera dial is set to OFF and the lens cover is closed when you are not using the camera. Otherwise, the camera batteries will begin to drain. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 10 MP3 files from the Web at 56 or 64 Kbps. Note: For information about replacing an existing CompactFlash card, see the README file that is installed in the PhotoMAX software directory on your PC. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 11 3. Wait for the camera to finish processing the new card. 4. Close the lens cover. 5. Rotate the camera dial to the OFF position. Note: To reformat a CompactFlash that is already in the camera, see FORMAT MEDIA on page 27. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 12: Check Out The Camera Menus

    LCD in REVIEW and SETUP modes. In CAMERA mode, open the lens cover and press the MENU button to see the RECORD menu. Note: If a menu does not appear in any mode, press the MENU button. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 13 Press the MENU button again to select your new setting. Configure other menu options as described above, scroll to SAVE or DONE (depending on the menu you are in) and press the MENU button to make your selections. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 14: Configure The Camera

    SETUP options. (See page 10 to review how to use these buttons.) Note: You must use the option to save your selections, SAVE SETUP which are retained until you change them. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 15 Interval between slide show images on the color LCD SHOW or on your TV: • seconds in 1-second increments (default is 5 SEC Shows battery charge, software version, and memory INFO usage on the color LCD. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 16 , and option MORE . . . LANG DONE menus. Saves your menu selections. SAVE SETUP Note: You must use this option to save your selections, which are retained SETUP until you change them. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 17 – See Note PAL-M • – See Note PAL-N • – See Note PAL-CN Note: Outside North America, ask your local TV or cable provider which standard to select. Returns to the menu. DONE SETUP Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 18: Choose Your Photo Settings

    Use the MENU and scroll buttons to configure the RECORD options. (See page 10 to review how to use these buttons.) Note: You must use the option to save your photo settings, DONE which are retained until you change them. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 19 320x240 pixel photo of the center of the scene. For best results when using the 2X digital zoom, frame your photo using the color LCD instead of the optical viewfinder. Note: When selected, remains active until 2X ZOOM you select 640*480 320*240 Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 20 Enables the camera to display each photo taken on the color QUICK LCD, along with a message that gives you five seconds to REVIEW immediately delete the photo. • • (default) Note: To conserve battery power, set QUICK REVIEW Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 21 TIMER the Status LCD. Saves your menu selections. DONE RECORD Note: You must use this option to save all photo settings, which are retained until you change them (except for the setting). TIMER Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 22: Turn The Autoflash On (If Desired)

    Note: Indoor flash photos are best taken in evenly lit rooms. In these conditions, you can take flash photos of subjects 3 to 10 feet from the camera. In dim lighting, keep your subjects 3 to 5 feet from the camera. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 23: Take Photos

    • Flash setting icon (on or off) [“on” is shown (e)] • Remaining capacity of the memory card [50% full is shown (f)] • Resolution setting (640*480 default) (g) or current dial mode (REVIEW, SETUP, or MP3 Player) Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 24 The camera is ready to take another photo when the Power on/camera busy red LED or flash ready light stops blinking. Note: If you move the camera before hearing the shutter tone, your photo will be blurry. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 25: Review Photos (And Mp3 Files) In The Camera

    REVIEW menu. Use the MENU and scroll buttons to configure the REVIEW options. (See page 10 to review how to use these buttons.) Note: The review settings are retained until you change them. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 26 MENU REVIEW Note: To gain storage space for photo or MP3 files, transfer files from the camera to your PC and delete them from the camera, or carry an extra CompactFlash card. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 27 MENU menu. REVIEW Note: To gain storage space for photo or MP3 files, transfer files from the camera to your PC and delete them from the camera, or carry an extra CompactFlash card. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 28 CompactFlash card. Cycles through full-screen photos and MP3 file data on the SLIDE color LCD. SHOW Note: To stop the slide show, press the MENU button. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 29 DELETE ALL Note: The files are deleted if you highlight the prompt CONTINUE DELETE OF ALL and press the button. IMAGES? MENU To exit without deleting files, highlight and press the button. CANCEL MENU Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 30: Play Photos On Your Tv

    Turn on the TV . Turn it to the appropriate channel for viewing videos and set it to Video mode. Video connector Note: For more information about using your TV for video input, see the TV manual. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 31 Use the MENU and scroll buttons on the camera to select the display options on your TV. (See page 10 to review how to use these buttons.) Note: To stop the slide show, press the button. MENU Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 32: Install Your Pc Software

    Note: If you have any questions about the system capabilities of your computer, read the documentation that came with the computer or contact the computer manufacturer. To install your Winamp and PhotoMAX software, please follow the directions on the software CD jacket. Important...

  • Page 33: Move Mp3 And Photo Files Between Your Camera And Computer

    Note: If you are connecting to an To computer external USB hub instead of a To camera PC, it must be a powered hub (one that has its own power cord). Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 34 Note: The batteries are not drained when the camera is connected to the computer, because the camera gets its power through the USB cable. Double-click My Computer on your PC desktop. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 35 USB hub, try connecting directly to the USB port on your computer. WARNING: Do not try to move files to or from the camera while listening to music that is stored in the camera. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 36 To quickly remove an MP3 or JPG file from the camera, highlight it in the My Camera window and press the Delete key. Note: After images are copied or moved, close the lens and turn the camera dial to the OFF mode. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 37: Manipulate Images Using Photomax Software

    Manipulate images using PhotoMAX software You can add effects, retouch colors, cut and paste selections between images, and more with your PhotoMAX software. You can apply special effects to parts or all of an image. Connect the camera to your computer.
  • Page 38 The Get Photo button lets you select an image from a variety of sources: Selection: Click on it to: Album Open an image file from a PhotoMAX photo album From File Open a recently used image or any image file on your computer Camera/Scanner...
  • Page 39 Select Polaroid MP3 Camera. Choose the destination album for your photos from the Select Album list. Note: To create a new album, select [New] and use the album named NewAlbum1 or enter a different album name. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 40 Click on a photo thumbnail to select it for transfer to your computer. To transfer more that one photo, press Control (Ctrl) on your keyboard while you click on each thumbnail image. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 41 Note: After images are downloaded, close the camera lens and turn the camera dial to the OFF position. Double-click on an image to open it in the PhotoMAX software image tray. Now your image can be manipulated. Note: For more information about using Polaroid PhotoMAX Software and saving and printing your images, click on the ? button to open the online help.

  • Page 42: Play Mp3 Music On Your Pc Using Winamp

    Your Winamp software lets you build playlists of MP3 files and play them through your PC speakers. Note: If you chose not to install Winamp when you installed the PhotoMAX software, you can install Winamp later by double- clicking Winamp264.exe in the Winamp folder on your PhotoMAX software CD.

  • Page 43: Play Mp3 Music On Your Camera

    Note: Leave the camera lens cover closed while playing MP3 music. Note: You cannot take photos while listening to MP3 music. Turn the camera dial to MP3 player mode (a). Plug the earphones into the camera Audio connector. Audio connector Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 44 To go to the next or previous song, press the Back or Forward button. The Status LCD on top of the camera shows the name of the new song. To stop listening to music, press the Stop button. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 45 Camera Precautions Follow these guidelines when using your Polaroid MP3 Digital Camera: • Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock. • Supervise children when the camera is used by them or in their presence.
  • Page 46 Product Limited Warranties One Year Limited Warranty: Polaroid MP3 Digital Camera Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace with a camera of similar value and specifications 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 47 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 48 Use the USB 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 MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
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  • Page 51 To obtain parts 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 Polaroid PhotoMAX MP3 Digital Camera Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 52 Polaroid MP3 Digital Camera © 2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks “Polaroid” and “PhotoMAX”. All other product names may be the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. PU-21655M-0 11/00...

  • Page 53: 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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