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Polaroid m536 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide m536 5.0 Megapixels Digital Camera www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 2: Product Overview

    14. Zoom in button 15. Playback mode button 16. Menu button 17. Hand strap holder 18. USB / AV - OUT port 19. Mode button 20. Battery / SD card door Product Overview Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 3 21. Scene mode / Erase / Up button 22. Macro / Left button 23. Self-time / Continuous / Down button 24. Flash / Right button 25. Set / Adjust button Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3 Taking Pictures...32 • Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...32 • Taking Pictures in Macro Mode...34 • Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes...34 • Setting Self-timer...38 • Taking Continuous Pictures...39 Table of Contents Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 5 • Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips...64 • Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips...66 • Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV...67 7 Print Settings ...69 • About PictBridge...69 • About DPOF...78 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 6 • ArcSoft Software Help ...98 13 Appendix...99 • Technical Specifications ...99 • Storage Capacities ... 101 • Uninstalling Polaroid m536 Driver (PC only) ... 106 • Camera Default Settings ... 107 • Using Your Battery... 108 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ... 108 •...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid m536 digital camera for your imaging needs. The m536 comes equipped with a powerful 5.0 CCD sensor, 2.5-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your m536 digital camera has: •...

  • Page 8: Camera Package Contents

    ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 5 (PC) ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 4 (Mac) DivX (PC) / DivX Doctor II (Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac) User Guide (in PDF format) USB Cable Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide First Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Hand Strap

    1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it towards the camera to lock. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Make sure the battery is securely seated in the battery slot. 2. Connect the plug to the charger as shown and connect the adapter to the household power outlet. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 11: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www.polaroid-digital.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries. • Turning the Camera On and Off 1.

  • Page 12: Camera Setting

    • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera’s LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated. Still Image Mode x2.4 +0.7 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 13 Description Icon Ref. Page Shooting Mode Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 14 Video Mode Description Video Mode Video Size Remaining Recording Time 00:01:03 Icon 00:01:03 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Ref. Page...
  • Page 15 Audio Mode AUDIO Description Audio mode Remaining Recording Time Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 00:00:13 Icon 00:00:13 Ref. Page...

  • Page 16: Camera Modes

    The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. Pressing the button switches between the Capture mode and Playback mode. 2005/08/01 18:39 Icon 2005/08/01 18:39 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide 00:00:06 SET: 2005/08/01 18:39 Ref. Page www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 17: Capture Mode

    Pictures and Video Clips” on page 54. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. Pressing the button cycles through these three modes. Press +0.7 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 00:01:29 Press...

  • Page 18: How To Navigate Menus

    3. Press the and down through menu options. 4. Press the button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. button to enter a menu buttons to scroll left and buttons to scroll up Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide RESOLUTION www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 19: Setup Menu

    4. “VOLUME” is the current selection. 5. Press the button to select the desired setting 6. Press the button. 7. Press the button to exit the menu. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com SETUP ENTER SETUP MENU SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE &...

  • Page 20: Selecting Start-Up Sound

    This setting is also available in SETUP MENU SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT SOUNDS VOLUME START-UP SOUND SELECT (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 5 MIN ENGLISH EXIT...

  • Page 21: Selecting Auto Review Period

    The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen for a certain period. 6. Press the button to exit the menu. NOTE: This setting is also available in Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select ( AUTO button to select the (Video) and (Playback) modes.

  • Page 22: Power Saving Settings

    NOTE: This setting is also available in button to select button to select the (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com SETUP MENU SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE &...

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    NOTE: • If the batteries are removed for about two days, the DATE & TIME setting will be lost. • This setting is also available in Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select (DATE...

  • Page 24: Setting The Display Language

    5. Press the button. 6. Press the button to exit the menu. button to select button to select the Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com SETUP MENU SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME...

  • Page 25: File No. Reset Setting

    RESET The picture file number starts from 0001 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button to exit the menu. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com to select (FILE NO.). button to select the desired setting. SETUP MENU FILE NO.

  • Page 26: Choosing A Startup Image

    6. Press the button. 7. Access the setup menu. 8. Press the (S.IMAGE). button to select “USER button to select Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide S. IMAGE USER IMAGE 1 USER IMAGE 2 SETUP MENU FILE NO. SERIES TV OUT...
  • Page 27 12. Press the button to exit the menu. NOTE: The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory is formatted. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select the S. IMAGE SELECT...

  • Page 28: Formatting The Internal Memory

    • With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted . • This setting is also available in button to select (Video) and Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide SETUP MENU FILE NO. SERIES TV OUT...

  • Page 29: Resetting To Default Settings

    5. Press the button. 6. Press the button to exit the menu. NOTE: The Date & Time setting does not change with this procedure. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select button to select “YES”. SETUP MENU RESET ALL...

  • Page 30: Turning The Information Display On/Off

    • Turning the Information Display On/Off Press the button a few times switches the LCD screen to the next display mode in the following sequence. Still Image Mode Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 31 Video Mode 00:00:15 Press Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures

    Make sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again. 1. Set the camera to the Still Image mode. 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. 3 Taking Pictures Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 33 • The LCD screen will show you the aperture value and shutter speed at which you take the picture. 4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Focus mark Aperture value +0.7...

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures In Macro Mode

    Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions: 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button to show the scene shooting mode screen. icon appears on the LCD screen. 00:01:05 +0.7 PROGRAM SELECT Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 35 NIGHT SCENE CLOSE-UP CHILDREN BEACH&SNOW BACKLIGHT TEXT PHOTO Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Description For taking general pictures Blurring the background to focus on the subject Used for the wide scenic views Shooting the subject while keeping the...
  • Page 36 The icon (according to the flash setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. button to select the desired setting. +0.7 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 37 Flash Off NOTE: • Flash modes are only used in still image shooting. • Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Description The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures.

  • Page 38: Setting Self-Timer

    Take a picture after a count down of 2 seconds. Take a picture after a count down of 10 seconds. Take two pictures in a shot after a count down of 10 seconds Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 39: Taking Continuous Pictures

    3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 32. NOTE: The flash is automatically disabled in the +0.7 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com icon appears on the LCD (Continuous) mode.

  • Page 40: Zoom Feature

    1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button to select (DIGITAL ZOOM). 4. Press the the desired setting. 5. Press the button. button to select Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com DIGITAL ZOOM...
  • Page 41 3. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting you just made. The zoom setting will remain after pictures are taken. If you want to take a normal size picture, please use the Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button pressed,...

  • Page 42: Setting The Image Size And Quality

    3. Press the button to select (RESOLUTION). 4. Press the desired setting. 5. Press the button. NOTE: It is recommended to use the button to select the resolution for printing pictures. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com RESOLUTION...

  • Page 43: Setting Light Metering

    (METERING). 4. Press the desired setting. 5. Press the button. NOTE: This setting is also available in Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select the button to select the (Video) mode. QUALITY S. FINE FINE...

  • Page 44: Setting The Sharpness

    The edges of the image are sharp, This is suitable for printing. Soften the edge of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect button to select the Description Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com SHARPNESS HARD NORMAL...

  • Page 45: Setting The Photo Effect

    For taking pictures with a bluish hue. NOTE: • This setting is available in Still Image and Playback modes • The mosaic effect only can be set in Playback mode. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select the Description...

  • Page 46: Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off

    1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button to select STAMP). 4. Press button to select the desired setting. 5. Press the button. DATE STAMP DATE DATE & TIME (DATE Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 47: Setting White Balance

    Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colour of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select...

  • Page 48: Setting The Iso

    The higher the ISO value, the less light the camera needs to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital camera, higher ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense of mottled or grain appearing in the final picture.

  • Page 49: Setting Exposure Compensation

    This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. EXPOSURE 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button to select “EXPOSURE”. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 50: Recording Video Clips

    4. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording, or recording stops when the current memory is full. NOTE: Digital zoom feature is not available in (Video) mode Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 00:01:15...

  • Page 51: Setting The Video Size

    TV. is suitable for viewing on PC. is suitable for sending out as an attachment via e-mail. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Video mode). button to select the desired setting.

  • Page 52: Recording Audio Clips

    (Audio mode). 2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording. 3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops when the current memory is full. 00:00:20 00:00:13 AUDIO AUDIO Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 53: Recording A Voice Memo For The Desired Image

    4. Press the “VOICE MEMO” 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button to start recording. 7. Press the button again to stop recording. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Playback mode). button to select VOICE MEMO SET: MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40...

  • Page 54: Managing Pictures And Video Clips

    2. Use the button to select a picture. 3. Press the button to magnify the selected picture. Press the picture in the original size. (Playback mode). (Playback mode). button to view the Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide 2005/01/01 12:40 1.2X www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 55: Rotating The Displayed Picture

    4. Press the 5. Press the button. 2005/01/01 10:30 NOTE: The rotated image will be saved as a new file name. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Playback mode). (ROTATE). button to select the desired setting. ROTATE RIGHT 90...

  • Page 56: Changing The Image Size

    • Only a large size image can be resized to a smaller one. • This setting is not available for the cropped image. (Playback mode). (RESIZE). button to select the desired setting. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com RESIZE...

  • Page 57: Adding Stickers To A Still Image

    7. Press the button. 8. Press the the sticker around on the image. Press the the sticker. 9. Press the button. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Playback mode). (STICKER). button to move buttons to rotate STICKER ENTER STICKER...

  • Page 58: Reviewing Picture And Video Clip Files In Thumbnail

    LCD screen . 3. Press the a thumbnail file. 4. Press the button to view the file in full screen. (Playback mode). button to select Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide SAVE IMAGE? SET: MENU: X 2005/01/10 11:12 www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 59: Running A Slide Show On The Lcd Screen

    4. Press the button. Setting Slide Show Interval Time is the current selection. 6. Press the button to select the interval period for each file to display. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Playback mode). “SLIDE SLIDE SHOW ENTER 6 SEC...
  • Page 60 The slide show will keep running as long as there is battery power. NOTE: This function is not available for the audio clip. SET: Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 6 SEC MENU: 2005/01/10 11:12...

  • Page 61: Playing A Video Clip On The Lcd Screen

    4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop the video clip. 00:00:01 SET: 2005/01/01 12:40 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Playback mode). PAUSE 00:00:00 SET: MENU:...

  • Page 62: Playing Audio Clips

    4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop playing. 00:00:05 AUDIO SET: 2005/01/01 12:40 (Playback mode). PAUSE AUDIO SET: Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 00:00:01 MENU:...

  • Page 63: Playing A Voice Memo

    4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop playing. SET: 2005/01/01 12:40 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Playback mode). buttons to select the desired image that has the PAUSE SET: 00:00:01...

  • Page 64: Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video And Audio Clips

    7. Press the button. 8. Press the button to select another one and protect it . (Playback mode). button to select the Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com PROTECT SINGLE LOCK ALL UNLOCK ALL SET: MENU:...
  • Page 65 LCD screen when you review the protected files. • Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • Formatting the internal memory or a SD card deletes all files, including the protected files. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com LOCK ALL FILES? SET:...

  • Page 66: Deleting Pictures, Video And Audio Clips

    • Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered. (Playback mode). (DELETE). button to select the button to delete a single file. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com DELETE SINGLE SET: MENU:...

  • Page 67: Viewing Pictures And Video Clips On A Tv

    3. Press the button. 4. Press the desired setting. 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button to exit the menu. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select button to select the SETUP MENU FILE NO. SERIES TV OUT...
  • Page 68 4. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all pictures and video clips in the camera on the TV. To Audio In Jack To Video In Jack Yellow Plug White Plug Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 69: Print Settings

    4. Select print settings. Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 72 for details. 5. Printing Press the button to start printing. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 7 Print Settings...
  • Page 70 3. Press the (USB). 4. Press the button. 5. Press the “PRINTER”. button to exit and button to select button to select Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide CANCELING? OPERATIONG ERROR SETUP MENU FILE NO. COMPUTER TV OUT PRINTER S. IMAGE...
  • Page 71 Camera / Printer Connection Connecting with the USB Cable. USB port Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com To Printer...
  • Page 72 • Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer user guide for options available. button to Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide SETUP MENU PRINT ONE PIC...
  • Page 73 If you choose single image, press the image, and press the SET: MENU: 2005/09/01 12:26 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select a desired button to set the number of copies. Press SET: MENU: 2005/09/01 12:26 SET:...
  • Page 74 The following quality settings are available: AUTO, FINE, DRAFT, NOMAL AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model. button to select button to select (QUALITY). Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide PICTBRIDGE MENU PRINT STANDARD SELECT INDEX QUALITY LAYOUT...
  • Page 75 The following paper size are available: AUTO, POSTCARD, CARD, 4X6, L, 2L, LETTER, A4, A3. AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select button to select PICTBRIDGE MENU...
  • Page 76 Print settings differ according to the printer model. Add the date stamp to the printed image. Print without the date stamp. button to select button to select Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com PICTBRIDGE MENU PAPER TYPE AUTO DATE...
  • Page 77 Choosing the “RESET” setting in PictBridge menu returns all print settings to the default value. 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the (RESET). 3 Press the button. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select button to select PICTBRIDGE MENU PAPER TYPE AUTO...

  • Page 78: About Dpof

    All pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to 30 copies for each picture. Returns to the normal playback mode. RESET (Playback mode). button to select the Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com DPOF SINGLE RESET...
  • Page 79 8. Press the number of print copies. 9. Pressing the button. 10. Press the button to complete the setting. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com button to select the SET: MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 RESET DPOF?

  • Page 80: Using The Sd (Secure Digital) Card

    Remember to format a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 81 We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the m536 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable data or files in your SD card due to improper operation.
  • Page 82 4. Close the SD card door by pressing it downwards and then slide it back to lock. icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into the camera. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 83 • Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on. Doing so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even damage the memory card. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 84: Formatting A Sd Card

    IMPORTANT! • SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may not work properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your m536 camera. • Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before you format it.

  • Page 85: Copying Pictures, Video And Audio Clips To Memory Card

    SINGLE Copy a selected image or video clip Copy all the files in the current memory. 7. Press the button. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com (Playback mode). (COPY TO CARD). button to select the desired setting. COPY TO CARD...
  • Page 86 With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only copied from internal memory to the memory card. SET: COPY TO CARD SET: Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 MENU: X...

  • Page 87: Installing The Software Onto A Computer

    BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER AND TRANSFER PICTURES FROM YOUR CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER. IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE) On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the m536 Driver. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.
  • Page 88 To play the video clips (AVI format), it is necessary to install the DivX Doctor II from the CD supplied. IMPORTANT! To view the video clips it is recommended to install the QuickTime Player. It can be found in the CD. Open & Close Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 89: Software Included With Your Camera

    • Software Included with Your Camera The m536 software CD contains the following software: Polaroid m536 Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoStudio to edit and print the Pictures.
  • Page 90 QuickTime Player Media Playing Software (Mac Only) The QuickTime Player is an easy-to-use application for playing, interacting with or viewing any video, audio, VR, or graphic file that is compatible with QuickTime. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 91: Speaker 3

    96MB RAM (128MB recommended ) • 400MB Free disk space • Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers • DivX Doctor II Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 92: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips To A Computer

    SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED CD. PLEASE REFER TO “9 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”. • Connecting to Your Computer Connect the camera directly to your computer. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 93: Transferring Pictures, Video And Audio Clips To A Computer

    Highlight the pictures, video and audio clips and drag them to a folder of your choice. You can also create sub folders to group them or use the Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 94 4. Double click the folder “INTERNAL” / “EXTERNAL” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”. 5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any subfolder inside. 6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and paste to the hard disk. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting Problems

    But network drives. a driver letter of the Removable disk is not created. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Solution Shut down all other applications and attempt to reinstall the driver. Check to see if the USB controller in your BIOS is activated.
  • Page 96 Wide Angle: 0.32 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.1 m ~ 0.8 m) Telephoto: 0.3 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.09 m ~ 0.8 m) Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Solution...
  • Page 97 Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Problem Sunlight or light from another Position the camera so sunlight...

  • Page 98: Getting Help

    Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392 Fax: +81-3-5795-1397 E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA. 12 Getting Help For Latin America E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com For China...

  • Page 99: Appendix

    Wide Angle: 0.33 ft ~ 2.7 ft ( 0.1 m ~ 0.8 m ) Telephoto: 0.3 ft ~ 2.7 ft ( 0.09 m ~ 0.8 m ) Exposure Control -/+2.0 EV in 1/3 increments ISO Speed Auto, 50, 100, 200 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 13 Appendix...
  • Page 100 • Weight: Approximately 120g excluding battery or card Operating System • For Windows Users: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me 2000 or XP: • For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2 ~ X compatible, Support DPOF Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 101: Storage Capacities

    SD card. NOTE: 2592 x 1944 2560 x 1712 2272x1704 2048 x 1536 1600x1200 640x480 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Super fine Fine Normal...
  • Page 102 Recordable Images Resolution Quality 32MB Internal 32MB SD 64MB SD Memory Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Units: Images 128MB...
  • Page 103 Resolution Quality Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 256MB SD 512MB SD 1024 1208 2416 1368 2736 1528 3056 1 GB SD 1141 1298 1462 1664 1536 2048 4832 5472 6112...
  • Page 104 68 mins 53 secs 197 mins 39 secs 44 mins 59 secs 133 mins 01 secs 394 mins 04 secs 111 mins 16 secs 266 mins 42 secs 787 mins 02 secs Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Units: Minutes...
  • Page 105 32MB Internal Memory 32MB SD 64MB SD 128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD 1GB SD Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Units: Minutes Audio clips can be taken 53 secs 1 mins 02 secs 2 mins 02 secs 4 mins 08 secs...

  • Page 106: Uninstalling Polaroid M536 Driver (Pc Only)

    For Windows® 98SE Users NOTE: The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE user only because only Windows 98SE needs to install the m536 driver. 1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid m536” program, then click “Add/Remove”.

  • Page 107: Camera Default Settings

    Auto Review Beep Lanuage File No. TV Out NOTE: The default language for the LCD screen may vary with the different shipment destinations. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Default 2592 x 1944 Fine Auto Auto Normal Auto Flash...

  • Page 108: Using Your Battery

    32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius • 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing The battery life or image quality may be affected when the camera is operated outside these conditions. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...

  • Page 109: Regulatory Information

    (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 110 Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 111 US 1005 Part No.: OM3375US001...

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