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Page 1: Digital Camera
PDC 640 Digital Camera PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit User Guide Rev. 1, June 10, 2002... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started ... 1 What’s in the Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit ... 2 All about the camera ... 3 Attaching the wrist strap ... 6 All about batteries ... 7 Loading batteries ... 7 Connecting the AC adapter Inserting the memory card ... -
Page 3: Getting Started
TV. Once the images are on your computer, use the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software to change them in many creative ways, include them in e-mail, or use them to create greeting cards and T-shirts. -
Page 4: What's In The Polaroid Photomax Digital Camera Creative Kit
What’s in the Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit Your Polaroid PDC640 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and transfer them to your computer. Camera case Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Products CD-ROM Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... -
Page 5: All About The Camera
All about the camera Front view of the camera Self-timer LED Optical viewfinder Flash Lens Cover Hand grip Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... - Page 6 Back view of the camera Menu button Information button Review button LCD viewfinder Distance setting button Down arrow button Up arrow button Wrist strap attachment Optical viewfinder Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide...
- Page 7 Top view of the camera Resolution button Flash button Status panel LCD viewfinder Shutter button Side view of the camera Camera-to-computer connection (serial cable) Memory card slot Camera-to-TV connection (video cable) AC adapter Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide...
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Page 8: Attaching The Wrist Strap
Bottom view of the camera Tripod socket Battery compartment Attaching the wrist strap The PDC 640 Digital Camera comes with a handy wrist strap. Attach the wrist strap this way: Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... -
Page 9: All About Batteries
All about batteries You can operate your PDC 640 Digital Camera on battery power or with AC current using the AC adapter. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after a preset number of minutes of inactivity. To activate the camera again, close and reopen the lens cover. - Page 10 Make sure the + and – terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment, or the camera will not function. Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types. Close the battery compartment cover. Make sure it is closed securely. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide...
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Page 11: Connecting The Ac Adapter
Avoid bending, pulling, or twisting the AC adapter cord. Do not try to lengthen the cord by splicing it with another wire. • Replace a damaged power cord with a new one (to avoid electrical shock). Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... -
Page 12: Inserting The Memory Card
Inserting the memory card The images you take with your PDC 640 camera are stored on a removable 3.3V SSFDC or SmartMedia 2 MB memory card (also available in 4 MB and 8 MB). Note: To insert the memory card: Make sure the lens cover is closed (the power is off). - Page 13 The camera prompts you to format the Note: memory card if it is not formatted. The camera displays the format menu on the LCD viewfinder. Press the button next to Format Close the memory compartment cover. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide...
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Page 14: Turning On The Camera
Insert the memory card as described in the previous section, if it is not installed. Turn on the camera. Icons appear on the Status panel. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Resolution setting Number of images remaining in memory Battery status... -
Page 15: Setting The Date And Time
You now are ready to take pictures! Press the Menu button to change other camera settings, or use the optical viewfinder or the LCD viewfinder to take pictures. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Settings Date & Time to save the date and... -
Page 16: About The Camera Controls
Press the Information button to display the following information on the LCD viewfinder: • Resolution • The number of the image and how many images are stored in memory • If the image is locked Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... - Page 17 LCD viewfinder for taking pictures • Displays menu options for changing camera settings You use the up arrow and the down arrow buttons to scroll back or ahead to display a different image on the LCD viewfinder. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide...
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Page 18: Displaying The Menu Options
Information button, which is next to the option on the LCD viewfinder. In this case, the Information button deletes the image and does not affect the display of information on the LCD viewfinder. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Delete... -
Page 19: Viewing Images On The Lcd Viewfinder
You can lock images to prevent the images from being deleted from memory. When you delete one or more images, the remaining images stored in the camera are renumbered. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Review... - Page 20 Press the button next to button next to mind. Note: Press the button next to Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Delete This does not delete any images. It takes you Delete Current Delete Now You cannot delete the image if it is locked.
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Page 21: Locking Images
If the images are locked, press the button Note: next to Press the button next to Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Lock Then... Press the button next to Lock Current Press the button next to... -
Page 22: Taking Pictures
Taking pictures Your PhotoMAX PDC 640 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take pictures and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them. You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD viewfinder. - Page 23 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Resolution 640 x 480 Super-High resolution with minimal compression Stores up to 12 images...
- Page 24 Once you have composed your picture, press the shutter button. Once you take the picture, the green LED in the optical viewfinder blinks. When the LED stops blinking, you can take another picture. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide If you want Then... to... Use the optical Look through the optical viewfinder...
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Page 25: Tips For Taking Great Pictures
Clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD viewfinder on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth periodically. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... -
Page 26: Transferring Pictures To Your Computer
Polaroid PhotoMAX software and use the software to transfer the images in your camera to your computer. Installing the PhotoMAX software The driver for the PDC 640 Digital Camera is installed automatically when you install the Polaroid PhotoMAX software supplied with this kit. -
Page 27: Using The Software To Transfer Pictures
Using the software to transfer pictures You can transfer pictures directly from your PDC 640 Digital Camera to your computer. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. To transfer pictures: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX icon on your desktop to open the Polaroid PhotoMAX software. - Page 28 Click... Then... Camera or Scanner d. Double-click the image in the album that you Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Select on the Acquire From Twain device window, and then click Select from the Sources: list on the PDC 640...
- Page 29 Select from the Sources: list on the PDC 640 Select Sources window, and then click The PDC 640 Twain Driver window opens. to transfer all the images to your Get All computer. You also can select the images you want...
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Page 30: Displaying Images On A Tv
Press the Menu button and then press the Menu button again to review the images. You also can press the LCD review button and use the up and down arrow buttons to review the images. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
• The serial cable is No power. • Lens cover is not • Batteries are not • Dead batteries. • Wrong AC adapter. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide camera was not turned on before you powered on the computer. not connected properly to the computer. - Page 32 Cannot take a • The flash may be picture. • Memory card may be • Memory card may be • Camera is connected Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide recharging. full. The camera beeps three times when you press the shutter button.
- Page 33 No signal on the between the camera TV monitor and the TV monitor. while the camera is on. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide Solution • Check the flash mode icon on the Status Panel. Cycle through the flash options to turn on the flash if it...
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Page 34: Appendixes
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For detailed information about FCC compliance, see the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Products User’s Guide. Camera precautions Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera: •... -
Page 35: Battery Handling
Do not leave dead batteries in the camera because they are susceptible to leakage, which can cause significant damage to your camera. • Camera damage caused by batteries is not covered under the warranty. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide... -
Page 36: Contacting Polaroid
Contacting Polaroid You can call Polaroid toll-free within the U.S.A. at 1-800-432-5355, 7 days a week, 8 to 8 Eastern A.M. P.M. Standard Time. When calling with a technical question, ask for an Electronic Imaging or a Digital Imaging Specialist. - Page 37 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...