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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide PDC4055 4.2 Megapixel Digital Camera www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:00... -
Page 2: Product Overview
13. Self-timer/Down button 14. Left button 15. Capture/Playback mode button 16. Cover for USB port 17. USB port PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Product Overview Front View Back View Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:00... -
Page 3: Shutter Button
Power button 2. Shutter button 3. Battery/SD card door 4. Tripod mount Normal/Macro mode switch Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd ��� ���� ����� ������� ������ Top View Bottom View Side view... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
4 Recording Video Clips ...35 • Recording Video Clips ...35 • Setting Video Resolution ...36 • Recording the White Balance for Video Clips ...37 PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Table of Contents Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:00... - Page 5 • ArcSoft Software Help ...62 11 Appendix ...63 • Technical Specifications ...63 • Capacity of SD Card ...65 • Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 4055 driver (PC Only) ...67 • Camera Default Settings ...68 • Using Your Batteries ...69 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...70 •...
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Page 6: Getting Started
The Polaroid PDC 4055 digital camera has been especially designed for the casual photograph looking for an easy to use, fun point & shoot camera. Powered by a high quality 4.2 mega pixel CCD sensor and equipped with a bright color 1.5 inch color LCD for viewing the images, the PDC 4055 is the perfect digital camera for the entire family. -
Page 7: Camera Package Contents
• Camera Package Contents PDC 4055 Quick Start Guide USB Cable Carrying Case Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd PDC 4055 Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido... -
Page 8: Installing The Batteries
Press the Power button again to turn off the camera. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd � � � � ��� ���� ����� ������� ������ Power button Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:00... -
Page 9: Checking The Battery Level
Press the buttons to scroll up and down through menu options. Press the OK button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:00... -
Page 10: Camera Setting
If the feature icon is not displayed, it means that particular feature is not activated. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 2 Camera Setting Image Resolution 2304 x 1728 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:00... -
Page 11: Camera Mode
This mode allows the playback or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 38. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd... -
Page 12: Drive Mode
Still Image mode for an example. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Press Press www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 13: Setting The Current Date And Time
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the Setup menu. Setting the date format: Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press... - Page 14 OK button after all fields are set. NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press buttons to adjust the value in the field. Press the Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Press www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01...
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Page 15: Auto Power Save Settings
- While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device. • This setting is also available in Video mode. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd... -
Page 16: Setting The Beep Sound On/Off
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the Setup menu. Press NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01 Press... -
Page 17: Setting Frequency
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the Setup menu. NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press... -
Page 18: Setting Display Language
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the Setup menu. Press NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01 Press... -
Page 19: Setting The Date Stamp On And Off
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the Setup menu. Press NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press... -
Page 20: Resetting To Default Settings
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 12 to access the Setup menu. NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Press Press www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 21: Formatting The Internal Memory
The internal memory will not be formatted with a memory card inserted. • This setting is also available in Video mode. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press... -
Page 22: Turning The Information Display And Lcd Screen On/Off
LCD screen. Pressing the button once again will turn on the LCD screen and the information display. Press Press Press Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:01... - Page 23 Pressing the button a third time will show the picture or video clip file in full screen with the information display. ��������� Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd ���������...
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Page 24: Taking Pictures
A beep will sound (if the Beep sound is turned on) when a picture is taken. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3 Taking Pictures ��� ���� ����� ������� ������ Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Shutter button www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 25: Taking Macro Pictures
5. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture while holding the camera steady. A beep will sound (if the Beep sound is turned on) when a picture is taken. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd... -
Page 26: Setting Flash Mode
• Flash modes are not available in Video mode. • Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with the correct flash operation. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 27: Setting Self-Timer
1 seconds before the picture is taken. NOTE: Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 28: Zoom Feature
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. • Zoom feature is not available Macro mode or while recording a video clip. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 29: Setting The Image Size And Quality
Image Size Setting 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press... -
Page 30: Quality Setting
Quality Setting: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. Press Press Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:01... - Page 31 The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only. • It is recommended to use the 2304 X 1728 resolution for printing. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd...
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Page 32: Setting Exposure Compensation
• Exposure compensation resets to “Auto” whenever the power is turned off. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01 Press... -
Page 33: Setting The White Balance For Pictures
When shooting under these conditions: Automatic adjustment Outdoor daylight Cloudy Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press Press Select this setting... -
Page 34: Changing The Iso Speed
100/200/400: In the same lighting condition, higher the ISO value it is, faster the shutter speed it will be. NOTE: ISO speed resets to auto whenever the power is turned off. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01 Press... -
Page 35: Recording Video Clips
5. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording, or recording stops when the current memory is full. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 4 Recording Video Clips icon will blink while... -
Page 36: Setting Video Resolution
SD card. Resolution: 640 X 480 Resolution: 320 X 240 PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Approx. 1 minute (10 fps) Approx. 2 minutes (15 fps) Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Press www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 37: Recording The White Balance For Video Clips
When shooting under these conditions: Automatic adjustment Outdoor daylight Cloudy Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press Select this setting 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 38: Reviewing And Managing Pictures And Video Clips
Use the Up, Down, Left and Right buttons to select a thumbnail file and view it in full screen by pressing the Zoom In button again. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Zoom In button Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:01... -
Page 39: Auto Play
Press the Up or Down button to choose the direction in which the camera will automatically run, and then press OK button to confirm your choice. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd... - Page 40 You may press OK button to pause or press the Menu button to stop the auto play. The auto play will keep running as long as there is power. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd...
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Page 41: Playing The Video Clip
To unprotect the protected picture or video clip, please repeat the above operation and choose “UNLOCK THIS”. The the LCD screen. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd ��������... -
Page 42: Protect Or Unprotect All Pictures Or Video Clips
To unprotect all protected pictures and video clips, please repeat the above operation and choose “UNLOCK ALL”. The icon will disappear from the LCD screen. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:02... -
Page 43: Deleting One Picture Or Video Clip
Press You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”. NOTE: Protected file can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Press 3/20/06, 10:02... -
Page 44: Deleting All Pictures And Video Clips
• Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • All deleted picture and video clips can not be recovered. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Press Press www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:02... -
Page 45: Using The Sd (Secure Digital) Card
Remember to format a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 46 Battery/SD card cover before using the camera. Notched corner of SD card icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into the camera. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:02...
- Page 47 • 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 PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd...
- Page 48 • Formatting a memory card destroys all the pictures, even those are protected. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Press Press www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:02...
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Page 49: To Copy Pictures And Video Clips From Internal Memory To A Memory Card
In the above operation, you can exit to the normal Playback mode by choosing “CANCEL” and confirm it. Please note that you cannot copy pictures or video clips from a memory card to the internal memory. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd... -
Page 50: To Print Selected Picture
Up or Down button to select the number of printing copies. Press MENU button to exit to the normal playback mode. NOTE: You cannot select video clips. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Press Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:02 Press... -
Page 51: 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 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd... -
Page 52: Installing The Software Onto A Computer
CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Interface Screen will Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Open & Close www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:02... -
Page 53: Software Included With Your Camera
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. IMPORTANT! The video clip taken by the camera is in avi format. Please go to http:// www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/players.aspx to download the... -
Page 54: Computer System Requirements
• 400MB Free disk space • Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:02... -
Page 55: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips To A Computer
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED CD. PLEASE REFER TO “7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”. • Connecting to Your Computer Connecting with the USB Cable. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:02... -
Page 56: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside. 6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and paste to the hard disk. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:02... -
Page 57: Photoimpression ® 5 Hot Plug Function (Pc Only)
PhotoImpression® 5 will detect any new photos in the camera. Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 5 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ®... - Page 58 Click “OK” to start copying. The photos have been copy to the computer successfully. You can start to use the PhotoImpression® 5 to edit the photos. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd...
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Page 59: Troubleshooting Problems
Driver” does not load. 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 60 Removing the memory card before Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete. the save operation is complete. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Solution www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:02...
- Page 61 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.com Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Problem...
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Page 62: Getting Help
E-mail: support@supportgroup.com.au 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. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 10 Getting Help For South & Central America Tel: 1-510-979+5520 Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail:latlnsupport@arcsoft.com... -
Page 63: Appendix
- (The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface to the subject.) • Focus Zones: center-zone LCD Screen 1.5” TFT color panel Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 11 Appendix High... - Page 64 Connectivity With computer via USB cable (included) Dimension • Size: (W) 95 mm x (D) 32 mm x (H) 65 mm • Weight: Approximately 130g excluding batteries or card PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:03...
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Page 65: Capacity Of Sd Card
256MB 1600X1200 640X480 2304X1728 2048X1536 512MB 1600X1200 640X480 2304X1728 2048X1536 1 GB 1600X1200 640X480 Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd High Quality Normal Quality 1320 1760 2640 3520 1344 1440 1984 5280... - Page 66 PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Video Clips can be taken (Seconds) 640X480 320X240 640X480 320X240 640X480 320X240 640X480 320X240 640X480 320X240 1600 640X480 1920 320X240 3200 640X480 3840 320X240 6400 Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:03...
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Page 67: Uninstalling Polaroid Pdc 4055 Driver (Pc Only)
• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 4055 driver (PC Only) For Windows® 98SE Users: NOTE: The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only because only Windows 98SE needs to install the PDC 4055 driver. 1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid digital Cam"... -
Page 68: Camera Default Settings
Flash Mode Video Resolution White Balance for Video Clips Date Format Auto Power Off Beep Frequency Language Date Stamp Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide Default 2304 x 1728 High Auto Auto Auto Auto Flash 640 x 480 Auto... -
Page 69: Using Your Batteries
Do not dispose the batteries in fire. • Remove batteries from the camera when not in use. These instructions should be retained for future reference. Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd 3/20/06, 10:03... -
Page 70: Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera. • NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim. PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3/20/06, 10:03... -
Page 71: Regulatory Information
Polaroid PDC 4055 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd... - Page 72 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...