Polaroid PDC 5350 User Manual

Polaroid PDC 5350 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 2: Product Overview

    9. Zoom Out button 10. Zoom In button 11. Up button 12. Right button 13. OK button 14. Down button 15. Left button 16. Menu button 17. Power switch Product Overview Front View Back View Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 3 2. Shutter button 3. Mode dial 4. Speaker 5. Tripod mount 1. Cover for USB port/DC in jack 2. Hand strap holder 3. Battery/SD card cover Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Top View Bottom View Side view...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    • File No. Reset Settings ...34 • Setting Quick View ...35 • Taking a Picture in A/S/M Mode ...36 • Setting Exposure Compensation...42 • Setting White Balance ...43 • Changing the ISO Speed ...44 Table of Contents Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 5 • ArcSoft Software Help ...73 11 Appendix ... 74 • Technical Specifications ... 74 • Capacity of SD Card...76 • Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 5350 driver ...78 • Using Your Battery ...78 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...79 • Regulatory Information ...80 Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The Polaroid PDC 5350 digital camera takes you to the next level in digital photography. Powered by a 5.2 mega pixel resolution sensor, multiple glass lens system with optical zoom, the PDC 5350 is designed to handle the needs of the more advanced photographer. Here are a few examples of how you can use your camera: Enjoy point &...
  • Page 7: Camera Package Contents

    Printed in China Quick Guide PDC 5350 USB Cable Video Cable • Attaching the Hand Strap Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road PDC 5350 CD-ROM includes Bedford, MA 01730-1434 Polaroid PDC 5350 Camera Driver (PC) Arcsoft®...
  • Page 8: Inserting The Battery Into The Camera

    We recommend the user to use AC adaptor to power the camera whenever connected to a computer. • AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid PDC 5350 camera may vary for different countries and regions. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide...
  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit http://www.polaroid-digital.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide...
  • Page 10: Turning The Camera On And Off

    According to the circumstances, press the menu button and then press buttons to select the camera or setup menu. Press buttons to scroll up and down through menus. Press scroll left and right. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com buttons to...
  • Page 11: Camera Setting

    Flash On Normal Flash Off Slow Sync Slow Red-eye Resolution 2560X1920 M1: 2048X1536 M2: 1280X960 640X480 Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 2 Camera Setting SD card Inserted Internal Memory Focus Mark Shutter Speed 1/2000’’-1/2’’ 1’’-8’’ -2.0, -1.7 -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3,...
  • Page 12: Camera Mode

    Auto mode Under this mode, the camera will automatically judge the environment conditions for you. It will set the Exposure and White balance automatically according to the shooting environment. A/S/M mode Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 13: Setup Menu

    2 seconds. 2. Set the camera in Auto mode. Press MENU then This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Setup Menu Print Date Format Language...
  • Page 14: Auto Power Save Settings

    • While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera. Setup Menu Press NTSC Standard Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Power Save NTSC Standard Press Setup Menu 1 Min...
  • Page 15: Setting The Beep Sound On/Off

    2 seconds. 2. Set the camera in Auto mode. Press MENU then This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Setup Menu Press NTSC Standard...
  • Page 16: Folder Formatting

    November 23, 2003. Thus the folder is named “10031123”. This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Setup Menu Press NTSC Standard Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Folder Format 1 Min NTSC Standard Date Press Folder Format...
  • Page 17: 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 with a memory card inserted. This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Setup Menu Press...
  • Page 18: Setting Print Date On/Off

    2. Set the Camera in Auto mode. Press MENU then This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Setup Menu Press NTSC Standard Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Print Date NTSC Standard Press Print Date NTSC Standard...
  • Page 19: Setting Display Language

    2 seconds. 2. Set the Camera in Auto mode. Press MENU then This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Setup Menu Press NTSC Standard...
  • Page 20: Setting The Current Date And Time

    This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Setup Menu Press NTSC Standard Date/Time Standard Press 13.62MB English 11.16.03' 16:42 Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Date/Time Standard 13.62MB English 12.16.03' 16:42 Press Set Date/Time 11.16.2003 17:00 MM/DD/YY Cance...
  • Page 21: Switching The Information Display/Lcd Screen Off

    This feature is only available in Auto, A/S/M and Video modes. In Playback mode, you can turn on and off the information display but can not turn off the LCD screen. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com LCD screen on, Information...
  • Page 22: Shutter Button

    Power Switch in the arrow direction shown near the switch for 2 seconds. 2. Set the Mode dial in Auto mode. 3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or viewfinder. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Shutter button...
  • Page 23 Flash. You can take the next picture only when the Operation LED and Flash Charge LED stop blinking. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Focus Mark...
  • Page 24: Drive Mode

    • Taking a Picture with the LCD Screen Off You can also take a picture with the LCD screen off. The procedure is the same as above but frame your subject using the Viewfinder instead. Camera Menu Press Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Drive Mode...
  • Page 25: Set Flash Mode

    If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark. Red-eye reduction. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce red-eye phenomenon. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 26: Taking Macro Pictures

    • The flash will turn to the Flash Off mode by default when the Macro mode is activated. • In the Macro mode, the flash is only available in Auto Flash, Flash On and Flash Off modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Macro /Protect button...
  • Page 27: Setting Self-Timer

    2. Set the Camera in Auto or A/S/M mode. Press MENU 2 SEC. Self-timer indicates a countdown of two seconds. 10 SEC. Self-timer indicates a countdown of ten seconds. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Camera Menu Press Press...
  • Page 28: Zoom Feature

    We recommend the user to use the LCD screen to monitor the zoomed feature. • Using the digital zoom may cause a decrease in image quality. is selected, the Self-timer LED (on the front of Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 29 1. Turn on the camera by sliding and holding the Power Switch in the arrow direction shown near the switch for 2 seconds. 2. Set the Camera in A/S/M mode. Press MENU This setting is also available in Auto mode. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Camera Menu Press Press MENU...
  • Page 30: Setting The Picture Resolution And Quality

    Higher resolution and less compression make better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger size and fine quality are better for printing. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 31 2 seconds. 2. Set the Camera in the Auto or A/S/M mode. Press MENU NOTE: This setting is available in both the Auto and A/S/M modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Camera Menu Press Press MENU...
  • Page 32 Approx. 8 pictures Normal: Approx. 11 pictures Fine: Approx. 16 pictures Normal: Approx. 23 pictures Fine: Approx. 40 pictures Normal: Approx. 48 pictures Fine: Approx. 129 pictures Normal: Approx. 160 pictures Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Quality Press Quality...
  • Page 33: Taking Continuous Pictures

    • The number of continuous pictures you can take depends on the memory available and resolution setting. • This setting is available in both the Auto and A/S/M modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Camera Menu Press...
  • Page 34: File No. Reset Settings

    • This setting is available in both the Auto and A/S/M modes. Number of pictures taken and stored in 100V5000 folder Folder number (e.g.100V5000) Camera Menu Press Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com File No. Reset Press File No. Reset...
  • Page 35: Setting Quick View

    2 seconds. 2. Set the Camera in A/S/M mode. Press MENU NOTE: This setting is available in both the Auto and A/S/M modes. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Camera Menu Press Press MENU...
  • Page 36: Taking A Picture In A/S/M Mode

    1. Turn on the camera by sliding and holding the Power Switch in the arrow direction shown near the switch for 2 seconds. 2. Set the camera in A/S/M mode. Press MENU Camera Menu Press Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Mode Press Mode...
  • Page 37 (when it is on), there is difficulty in focusing the subject. Release the Shutter button, recompose the scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset the focus. 5. Hold the camera steady. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 38 1. Turn on the camera by sliding and holding the Power Switch in the arrow direction shown near the switch for 2 seconds. 2. Set the camera in A/S/M mode. Press MENU Camera Menu Press Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Mode Press Mode...
  • Page 39 To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. We recommend the user to use a tripod to keep the camera steady for slow shutter speeds. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 40 1. Turn on the camera by sliding and holding the Power Switch in the arrow direction shown near the switch for 2 seconds. 2. Set the camera in A/S/M mode. Press MENU Camera Menu Press Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Mode Press Mode...
  • Page 41 (when it is on), there is difficulty in focusing the subject. Release the Shutter button, recompose the scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset the focus. 5. Hold the camera steady. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 42: Setting Exposure Compensation

    • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. Press Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press...
  • Page 43: Setting White Balance

    When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions (Camera adjusts white balance automatically.) Outdoor daylight Cloudy Indoors, illuminated by light bulbs Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com White Balance Press White Balance Press MENU...
  • Page 44: Changing The Iso Speed

    The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by different lighting value or subject brightness. The ISO value appears on the LCD screen when ISO setting is activated. Camera Menu Press Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press...
  • Page 45: Recording Video Clips

    (in seconds) increases on the LCD screen. NOTE: • Zoom feature is not available while recording a video clip. • Video clips are recorded in MPEG-4 format. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com icon turns to red and the Press Shutter...
  • Page 46: Setting Video Resolution And Quality

    2. Turn on the camera by sliding and holding the Power Switch in the arrow direction shown near the switch for 2 seconds. 3. Set the camera in Video mode. Press MENU Video Menu Press Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Video Menu Press Video Menu...
  • Page 47 Below is the approximate length of video clips the camera may hold based on the 16MB internal memory. Memory capacity may be expanded with a SD card. Resolution: 320 x 240 Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Video Menu Press Press...
  • Page 48: Playback

    3. Press Left/Right button to view the pictures taken. 5 Playback Aperture Value Shutter Speed ISO Speed White Balance Flash Mode Display Image /Total Exposure Com- Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Playback Internal File Mode Memory Number Compression pensation Setting Resolution...
  • Page 49 LCD screen and the latest reviewed picture will be highlighted. You may press Left/Right button to select the thumbnail picture you want you review. Press the Zoom out button and the camera will return to the normal playback mode. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 50 The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply. recommend the user to use AC power for long time slide show. Slide Show Press Period Press , then 4 Sec Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Slide Show Period 3 Sec Repeat Play! Press...
  • Page 51: Playing The Video Clips

    LCD screen. NOTE: MPEG-4 files are supported by QuickTime Player software. Please download QuickTime Player software from the supplied CD before playing video clips. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 52: Protect The Picture(S) Or Video Clip(S) Against Deletion

    “Protected” will appear on the LCD screen, reminding of the file under protection. icon will disappear from the LCD screen. Erase? Cancel Press , then Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com icon will appear...
  • Page 53: Deleting All Pictures And Video Clips

    • Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • You may cancel the deletion by pressing the MENU button. • All deleted picture and video clips can not be recovered. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Playback Menu...
  • Page 54: View Pictures And Video Clips On A Tv

    MENU then This setting is also available in A/S/M, Video and Playback modes. Setup Menu Press NTSC Standard Press MENU Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com TV Output 1 Min NTSC PAL Standard Press TV Output 1 Min...
  • Page 55 TV. • It is recommended to use AC adaptor when the camera is connected to Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 56: Using The Sd (Secure Digital) Card

    • SD memory cards have a write protect switch, which you can use to protect against accidental deletion of picture data. “Whenever you want to record, format or delete item in the SD Card, you must disable write protection.” Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 57 Close the battery/SD card cover. Make sure that the terminal of the memory card is facing the front of the camera. Please note that the the SD card insertion. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Notched corner of SD card...
  • Page 58 • Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adaptor, and contact your dealer or nearest service provider. icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 59: Copy Pictures And Video Clips From A Memory Card To The Internal Memory And From The Internal Memory To A Memory Card

    • When the internal memory or the memory card is full, two beep sounds will be heard and “Card full!” will appear on the LCD screen. The camera will stop copying pictures and video clips. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Playback Menu...
  • Page 60: To Print Selected Pictures

    • Printing setting is supported by a SD card insertion. Please make it sure you have inserted a SD card and copied images from the internal memory to the SD card before printing pictures. Print Press then Press Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Print Index Order Reset Press...
  • Page 61: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the LCD screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the file contents. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 62: Print Image Matching)

    For more detailed information, please go to the PRINT Image Matching website http://www.printimagematching.com. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 63: To Format A Memory Card

    • Formatting a memory card destroys all the pictures, even those are protected. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Format Press...
  • Page 64: Installing The Software Onto A Computer

    • The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE) Windows® 98SE needs to install the PDC 5350 Driver for Mass Storage function. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.
  • Page 65 1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on your computer. 2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive. 3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”. 4. Install the software included. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Screen will Open & Close...
  • Page 66: Software Included With Your Camera

    • Software Included with Your Camera PDC 5350 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® PhotoImpression™ 4.0 to edit and print the Pictures.
  • Page 67: Computer System Requirements

    • 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) • 150MB Free disk space • Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 68: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips To A Computer

    • Before You Transfer Pictures IMPORTANT! Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the Polaroid PDC 5350 Camera Driver from the CD. Please refer to “7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer” on page 64. • Connecting to Your Computer Connecting with the USB Cable.
  • Page 69: Transferring Pictures/Video Clips

    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 PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 70: Troubleshooting Problems

    Shut down all other applications and attempt to reinstall the driver. Check to see if the USB controller in your BIOS if it is activated. Please refer to Polaroid website for how to active USB controller in BIOS Check all cable connections are secured.
  • Page 71 The flash is recharging. pictures. The SD card is not formatted correctly. The camera is set to the Playback mode. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Problem battery power Recharge your battery or place your battery into the camera.
  • Page 72 TV Consult the documentation of the TV and set it to video mode Select the proper video output system. Install the QuickTime Player from the CD supplied. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide Solution www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 73: Getting Help

    Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888 Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728 E-mail: support@supportgroup.com.au Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 10 Getting Help For South & Central America Tel: 1-510-979+5520 Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail:latlnsupport@arcsoft.com...
  • Page 74: Appendix

    Normal: Approx. 48 pictures Fine: Approx. 129 pictures Normal: Approx. 160 pictures - Fine - 5X compression rate - Normal - 10X compression rate Fine: Approx. 2.0 minutes Normal: Approx. 2.9 minutes Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 75 5 V, centre positive, 2.0A Adaptor (included) • 3.7V 900 mAh Li-ion Battery (included) • • Operating System: For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP • For Macintosh® Users: Mac® OS Version 9.2~X. • Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 76: Capacity Of Sd Card

    L 2560 x 1920 M1 2048 x 1536 256MB M2 1280 x 960 S 640 x 480 Fine quality pictures can be taken pictures can be taken 1193 2300 Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Normal quality 1480 3100...
  • Page 77 Therefore, the number of pictures and video clips you can store on a memory card may vary. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Fine quality pictures...
  • Page 78: Uninstalling Polaroid Pdc 5350 Driver

    NOTE: The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only because only Windows 98SE needs to install the PDC 5350 driver. 1. Open Add/Removable Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid PDC5350" program, then click Add/Remove .
  • Page 79: Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance

    • ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. • NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera. • NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim. Polaroid PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 80: Regulatory Information

    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 PDC 5350 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com...
  • Page 81 UK:0604 Part No.: OM3238UK002...

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