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Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 User Manual

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PDC 1300
Digital Camera
Creative Kit
User's Guide
Rev. 1, June 10, 2002

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  • Page 1 PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit User's Guide Rev. 1, June 10, 2002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Battery Handling ........44 Contacting Polaroid ....... .44 Internet support .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    After you take photos, you will find it easy to transfer them to your computer, edit and correct your images! Once the images are on your computer, use the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software version 3.3 (or later) to change them in many creative ways, include them in email, or use them to create greeting cards and T-shirts.

  • Page 5: The Photomax Pdc 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit

    The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital photos and transfer them to your computer. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera Wrist strap (and removable memory clip)

  • Page 6: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Attaching the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the camera by sliding the strap through the opening on the bottom of the camera as shown. The wrist strap includes a clip to use when removing the memory card from the camera.

  • Page 7: Camera Features

    Camera Features Front view Shutter button Flash Optical viewfinder Lens Hand grip Tripod socket Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back view 1 300 Optical viewfinder Ready indicator Wait indicator Status panel Power switch LCD switch Menu Dial Side view AC adapter connection Serial cable connection Mini-USB cable connection Memory card slot Battery compartment...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on battery power or with the AC adapter. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To turn on the camera power, slide the power switch (back of camera) to the middle (OFF) position.

  • Page 10: To Connect The Ac Adapter

    Slide the cover forward so that it can swing open ( Insert four AA-size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the + and – terminals are oriented correctly as shown inside the battery compartment. Do not mix old batteries with new batteries, or Note: different types of batteries together.

  • Page 11: Using The Memory Card

    Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Using the Memory Card The images you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. An 8MB memory card is provided with the camera.

  • Page 12: To Insert The Memory Card

    To insert the memory card Turn the camera power off. Open the memory compartment as shown: Carefully insert the memory card into the slot. The card fits only one way. Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot. Close the memory compartment cover.

  • Page 13: To Remove The Memory Card

    Use the clip on the wrist strap to pull out the memory card. Close the memory compartment cover. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide memory card becomes corrupted and unusable. For more information, see “Delete photos from your memory card” on page 21.

  • Page 14: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera You must insert the memory card before you can turn on the camera (see “Using the Memory Card” on page 8). To turn on the camera power Slide the power switch on the rear of the camera ( the way up to turn on the camera in RECORD mode;...
  • Page 15 Memory card and battery status Number of images remaining in memory Pixel resolution setting Flash setting Lens setting Exposure setting Self timer Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 To set the date and time The camera records a date and time with each photo. To set the date and time: Slide the power switch to RECORD mode. The camera turns on in RECORD mode. Press the Menu Dial. The RECORD menu displays.

  • Page 17: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings Using options on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. Depending on which mode you switch it to, the camera displays one of the following LCD menus: • RECORD to take photos.

  • Page 18: Changing Camera Settings

    To display the RECORD menu Slide the power switch to RECORD mode. Press the Menu Dial ( The RECORD menu is displayed ( options to change camera settings. 1 300 Changing camera settings The first time you turn on the camera, the camera settings allow you to take pictures in most indoor and outdoor conditions.
  • Page 19 A higher pixel resolution takes up more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed. Icon Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Resolution 1280X960 pixels •...
  • Page 20 Flash Choose how the camera flash is used. The default setting is Auto Icon Flash setting The flash fires automatically when needed. The flash does not fire. • Use in places where flash is • prohibited or may be distracting. Use when shooting toward a •...
  • Page 21 Set the camera self-timer. The self-timer applies to the next picture you take. Set the self-timer for each photo you want to delay. Icon Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide For subjects Enable digital zoom 2x to: Magnify the center of the image by •...

  • Page 22: Managing Stored Images

    Advanced Menu Set the following options: Menu choice Used to Quick review • Exposure • • Reset default • Time & date • Exit • Managing stored images When you select the PLAY menu, you can: • View photos stored on the memory card one at a time •...
  • Page 23 Press the Menu Dial to select. A set of thumbnail images displays. The following icons display on the left side of the LCD: • Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide icon. MULTI : turn the Menu Dial to highlight Up/down arrows one of these arrows.
  • Page 24 : displays a larger version of the selected • Edit image thumbnail. You can delete or lock the image, or return to the multi-image view. Delete Lock/unlock Return to previous • Return to full-sized image image view and displays single full-sized images. Delete photos from your memory card You can delete one or more photos completely from your memory card.
  • Page 25 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the Press the Menu Dial to select. following: • Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide icon. LOCK menu is displayed. Select from the LOCK/UNLOCK : Change the status of the currently Lock current selected photo (from an unlocked photo to locked).
  • Page 26 : Designate the print order of the • Standard displayed photo when it prints on its own page. Press the Menu Dial to underscore the number next to the selection (the default is 0). Rotate the Menu Dial to change the numbers. Press the Menu Dial again to set the order.
  • Page 27 Display the PLAY menu and turn the Menu Dial to highlight the Press the Menu Dial to display the logo options: • • • Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide icon. INFO : Number of the photo and the total Pic. index number of photos in memory...

  • Page 28: Taking Photos

    Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, email them, print them, and store them. You can take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD.

  • Page 29: Tips For Great Photos

    LCD on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide ) halfway to focus the camera ) is on and the image...

  • Page 30: Installing Polaroid Photomax Image Maker Software

    Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software This section describes how to install Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software and get help when using the software. Minimum System Requirements • PC with Pentium class processor • Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or above •...
  • Page 31 Create digital photo albums that you can use to sort and organize your photos. • • • Delete and take pictures with your PDC 1300 camera: • • To access these features, click the Photo Album button on the main screen and click on the For more information, see “Transferring Photos to Your...

  • Page 32: Transferring Photos To Your Computer

    The following sections describe how to transfer images from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Turn off your computer and all its peripherals (scanner, printer). Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Turn on your computer. The Status panel on your camera displays a PC message when the camera is properly connected to your computer. Start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the icon on your desktop to start the PhotoMAX 3.3 Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software.
  • Page 35 10 Click the The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide icon at the bottom of the screen. Acquire and click Polaroid PDC 1300...
  • Page 36 The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can manage the photos in the camera’s memory. The TWAIN software can be used with other Note: applications.
  • Page 37 Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable to the mini-USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. Connect the rectangular USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Turn on the camera. The computer will detect the camera. When PC appears in the camera status panel, you can start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the icon on your desktop to start the PhotoMAX 3.3 Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software.
  • Page 39 Click the The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. Select The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN window opens. From this window, you can manage the photos in the camera’s memory. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide icon at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 40 Transferring images to the computer With a cable connection established between your computer and the PDC 1300 and the Polaroid PDC 1300 dialog box displayed, you can transfer images to your computer. To transfer images: Ensure that the Photo tab is displayed. Thumbnail images of the photos in the camera memory are displayed on this tab.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The digital camera has no power. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Solution Turn off and then turn on the digital camera. • The digital camera may have automatically turned off to save battery power. Check to make sure that the battery terminals •...
  • Page 42 Problem Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the PDC 1300 Digital Camera. Solution Ensure that the digital camera power is turned • on and a PC message appears on the Status panel. Use the AC adapter when downloading images.
  • Page 43 Problem Cannot take a photo. The LCD does not turn on. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Solution Press the shutter button down halfway to focus • the camera. Wait until the LED indicator light is steady green. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a photo.
  • Page 44 • photo was being taken. Remember to have your subjects remain still while a photo is being taken. The digital camera moved while the photo was • being taken. Hold the camera steady while taking a photo, or use a tripod. There is a tripod mount on the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 45 Problem My photo looks dark. My photo looks too light. Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Solution There was not enough light available when the • photo was taken. Use the increase the amount of light (if possible). The subject was too far away from the camera.

  • Page 46: Fcc Notice

    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.

  • Page 47: Battery Handling

    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 48: One Year Limited Warranty

    One Year Limited Warranty 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 50 ©2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 01239, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks “Polaroid”, “Polaroid PhotoMAX” and “PDC”. All other product names may be the property of their respective owners. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. PU21605M-0 09/00...
  • Page 51 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 http://www.polaroid.com/service/phone.html.

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