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Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 User Manual

Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 User Manual

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Abridged User Guide
This is a reformatted, edited version of the help file included on the PhotoMAX
Image Maker software CD.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    PDC 700 Digital Camera Abridged User Guide This is a reformatted, edited version of the help file included on the PhotoMAX Image Maker software CD.
  • Page 2 You must install the Version 2.41 software before you can download images over the USB connection. Copyright 2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the registered trademarks “Polaroid” and “Polaroid PhotoMAX”. “MAX the Bird (and feather design)” Copyright 1998 Polaroid Corporation. All other product names may be the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Digital Camera Creative Kit

    Internet, print them, and store them. The Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera and the Polaroid Image Maker Software and the PhotoMAX Pro software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce high-quality results.

  • Page 4: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Attaching the wrist strap Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 700 digital camera on battery power or with the AC adapter. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. It is a good idea to keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily.
  • Page 5 2. Load 4 AA-size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the + and - terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment, or the camera will not function. Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries of different types (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers. 3.

  • Page 6: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connecting the AC adapter Using the Optional Memory Card Images are stored in the 4 MB flash memory in the Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera. The images you take with your camera also can be stored on a removable memory card.

  • Page 7: To Insert The Memory Card

    To insert the memory card: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the memory compartment. Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot. Note: The camera prompts you to format the memory card if it is not formatted. The camera displays the format menu on the LCD display.

  • Page 8: To Remove The Memory Card

    To remove the memory card 1. Press the button next to the card and pull the card out from the slot. Close the memory compartment door. Formatting the flash memory and a memory card 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. 3.

  • Page 9: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera To turn on the power to the camera: 1. If you have the optional memory card, insert it now. 2. Slide the power switch (c) on the top of the camera to the right. 3. The default camera settings appear on the Status panel (a): Battery status Flash setting Number of images that can be taken (Record mode) and the current picture index...
  • Page 10 7. Press the shutter button to save the time and date settings and to close the Set Time screen. Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder (c) or using the LCD display. Use the optical viewfinder for faster processing and flash recycle time and to optimize battery life.

  • Page 11: Flash Setting

    Icon For Subjects… Macro lens 8 to 18 in. from the camera Normal lens 18 in. to infinity from the camera 4. Press the Erase/SFN button on the back of the camera to set the resolution to one of the following options: Icon Description 640 x 480 resolution...

  • Page 12: Tips For Taking Great Pictures

    If you want to… Use the optical viewfinder Use the LCD display 7. Once you have composed your picture, press the shutter button. A preview of your picture and the Delete Now? message appears on the LCD display. Press the Erase/SFN button if you do not want to save this image. The green LED next to the optical viewfinder blinks.
  • Page 13 Use the LCD display and function buttons on the back of the camera to set the camera controls: Multiple Display/EV* button Erase/SFN* button Menu Mode button Play*/Record mode button LCD display Next/Self-timer* button Previous/Flash* button LCD display *Power on defaults.
  • Page 14 Changing flash options You can select two different flash modes, or disable the flash. Press the Previous/Flash button on the back of the camera until you see one of the icons in the following table on the Status panel: The flash fires automatically when the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light.
  • Page 15 To change the EV compensation value: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Multiple Display/EV button. The Expo. Val. screen appears. 3. Press the shutter button to change the exposure value in 0.5 increments. 4. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the OK icon and press the shutter button to save the exposure value setting and exit this screen.

  • Page 16: Setting The Image Quality Mode

    To set the resolution: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. To move the cursor, press the Previous/Flash or Next/Self-timer buttons. 3. Press the shutter button to toggle between VGA 4. Press the Menu Mode button to exit. Setting the Image Quality mode Use this setting to change the amount an image is compressed.
  • Page 17 Setting the Auto White Balance Different light sources produce light of different colors. This option takes the lighting conditions into account and produces the highest color fidelity possible. Select one of the following modes: Auto White Use this setting to allow the camera to adjust for the lighting Balance automatically.

  • Page 18: Setting The Auto Power Off Time

    Setting the Auto Power Off time Use this option to set the number of minutes before the camera power is shut off automatically. This option saves battery life. To set the Auto Power Off time: 1. Turn on the camera. 2.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Lcd Display Brightness

    Displaying information on the LCD display Mode Displays. . . Record Date Icon if connected to the AC adapter Self-timer icon if the timer is set Play Time and date Number of the image in memory Image quality Flash setting Resolution Play mode icon To display information on the LCD display:...

  • Page 20: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer Use this feature to include yourself in your picture. To use the self-timer: 1. Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support. 2. Turn on the camera. Set the resolution, flash, and distance settings, if needed. 3.
  • Page 21 Thumbnail images Copying images to the memory card This frees up flash memory so you can take more pictures. To copy images: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon. 3.

  • Page 22: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can erase selected images or erase all images from memory. Erasing selected images: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Play/Record Mode button. 3. Do one of the following: Press the Next/Self-time r button to find the image that you want to erase.
  • Page 23 4. Press the shutter button to display the Erase All screen. 5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to erase all the images in the camera memory. Press the Previous/Flash button to close the Erase All screen without erasing any images. Warning: Once you erase an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! Before you erase any images, transfer the images to your computer.

  • Page 24: Minimum System Requirements

    (High Color). True color provides millions of colors and gives a more realistic representation of your images. Getting Started Before you begin to discover the fun and exciting features of using your Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software, do the following: 1. Create digital images of your favorite things.
  • Page 25 Note: If you are using PhotoMAX Pro to transfer pictures, you need to select PDC 700 Camera from the Select Source dialog box (select File>Acquire >Select Source), and then select File>Acquire . 6. Click and do one of the following: If you want to…...
  • Page 26 Transfer images from your PDC 700 Digital Camera Acquire your image from a digital camera or scanner a. Click The album manager window appears. b. Click The download from camera window appears and displays thumbnails of the images stored in your camera.

  • Page 27: Managing Pictures

    Managing Pictures How do I… Make colors darker or lighter? Select more than one area? Enlarge the image in the image tray? Print multiple copies of my picture on one page? Solution 1. Click 2. Drag the slider to the left to make colors darker.
  • Page 28 Add a border to my image? 1. Click 2. Click the Select tool and select an area 3. Click Select Inverse. 4. Click Retouch Photo. 5. Click the Gradient Fill tool. 6. Select a beginning and ending color. 7. Move the mouse into the selected area. 8.

  • Page 29: Creating An Album

    A default album (sample.abm) that contains some sample images is installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software in the PhotoMAX Albums folder. You can add your pictures to the sample album or create a new album.
  • Page 30 5. To transfer images from a TWAIN device: Click To . . . Transfer images from the PDC 700 Digital Camera directly to an album. Get an image directly from any digital camera or scanner. Transfer images from a SmartMedia memory card using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter.
  • Page 31 Tools Edit photo tools: Crop Image - changes your image so that only the selected area remains Copy Area - copies the selected area of your image to the Clipboard. You then can paste the copied area to another section of your image Paste - pastes the contents of the Clipboard into your image.
  • Page 32 Retouch photo tool palette: Ellipse Select - selects an area of your image Freehand Select - selects an area by outlining it (like tracing with a pencil) Move Image - moves the mask (shape of the selected area, or selection box) and the part of the image within the mask to another part of your image Magic Wand - selects connected areas of your image that are the same color Resize - increases or decreases the size of your selection...
  • Page 33 Special Effects tool palette:...
  • Page 34 To apply an effect: 1. Scroll with the up and down arrows to display the effect you want in the special effects tool palette: 2. Adjust the intensity to the desired level. View the result in the preview window. 3. Click the desired effect button to apply the effect to your image. The image tray now shows the result of the special effect on your image.
  • Page 35 Saving Your Image Click on the function button bar to save the image as the following: To save an image as a screen saver: Click Your file is saved automatically. Note: You cannot use a GIF-formatted file to create a screen saver. Save your file in a different file format (for example, as a BMP).

  • Page 36: To Print An Image

    You can print your image directly to a printer or use the PhotoPrinter software to print multiple images on a page. Note: If you are using the Polaroid PhotoMAX Photo Printer to print your images, refer to “Printing Images Using the PhotoMAX Photo Printer” below.
  • Page 37 3. Click 4. Click Printer Setup to open the Print Setup dialog box. a. Select Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel from the Name: list if needed. To print to a different printer, select that printer name from the Name: list. b. Select Portrait or Landscape .
  • Page 38 Note: For the best results, set the dpi to 160. The larger the image, the lower the resolution and quality of the printed image. 9. Click Print. If Using Preview is selected on the Graphics tab on the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window, a preview of your image appears (go to step 10):...
  • Page 39 If Using Preview is not selected, the image prints directly to the Photo Printer. 10.Click the printer icon on the preview window. The green LED on the printer blinks while the picture is processing. The picture ejects from the Photo Printer when it is done processing. The picture is dry as soon as it is ejected and can be handled immediately.
  • Page 40 Using the Internet Options Click on the function button bar for exciting ways to share your images with friends, family, and everyone else on the World Wide Web. You can send your image in postcard-style multimedia greetings with Multimedia Email. Or create and post your own custom Web site, complete with your images with WebCannon!.
  • Page 41 3. Enter the name of your new Web site and click OK. Limit the name to eight alphanumeric characters. 4. Move the cursor over an element or any blank space on the window and press the right mouse button to display an options menu. Note: Edit options vary depending on where you place your cursor.
  • Page 42 Photo Scanner). Click Crop if you want to select part of the image. Click Acquire to get your image from a digital camera or scanner. Select the device from the Sources: list. Click Help to display more information about the task.
  • Page 43 Add text Click Text to display the text tools. Click Include Text to include a message on your postcard. You can include a text file that you created with another word processing program or click New to create text. Select a text file from the list. Click Edit to make changes to an existing text file.

  • Page 44: Add Audio

    Add audio Click Audio to display the audio tools. This is the control panel for the audio file. You can play, stop, rewind, and fast forward the audio file. You can include a prerecorded audio file (.wav or .mid) or record a new file. You also can click the red button to record your own audio file.

  • Page 45: Add Video

    5. Add video Click Video to display the video tools This is the control panel for the video file. You can play, stop, rewind, and fast forward the movie clip. Click Include Video to include a movie clip (.avi) with your postcard. You can include a prerecorded video file (.avi).
  • Page 46 Using the Creative Gallery Click on the function button bar for fun and creative ways to use your images. You can turn your favorite images into your wildest fantasies with PhotoFantasy by combining your image with a fantasy background. For example, you can put your face on an angel or a sports figure.
  • Page 47 1. Click Creative Gallery. Make sure the CD is installed in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the PhotoFantasy button. 3. Select a Fantasy 4. Select a Photo When you open PhotoFantasy, the image in the image tray becomes the default image for Selected Photo.
  • Page 48 3. Click the Project tab. Select the type of project that you want to create (for example, cards and envelopes, stickers, or T-shirt designs) and follow the prompts. If you are making a card, you are asked where you want to place the image (front, back, or inside the card).
  • Page 49 4. Click the Design tab. Select from one of the many different designs. You can add your image to any of the supplied designs.
  • Page 50 You can import your own images from your hard drive, or acquire your images from the PDC 300 or PDC 640 Digital Camera, or the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner. You also can use any of the many images that are included with Sticker Store.
  • Page 51 6. Click the Text tab. You can add text in different fonts and sizes to your project.
  • Page 52 Click the Effects tab. Click Enable Text Effects to add special effects to the selected text. You can add color and shadows and bend your text around your image. 8. Print your project.
  • Page 53 PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting Problem The Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the camera No power Low Battery indicator on the Status panel Solution Make sure you turn on the camera and then your turn on your computer.
  • Page 54 Cannot take a picture Flash does not work No signal on the TV monitor while the camera is on Wait until the green LED next to the optical viewfinder stops blinking. If you have taken the maximum number of images, transfer the images to your computer and delete the images from memory.
  • Page 55 (for example, a scanner) do not work after you installed the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software If your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera is working properly and you are having difficulty with other TWAIN devices (for example, a scanner), do the following: 1.

  • Page 56: Contacting Polaroid

    Contacting Polaroid You can call Polaroid toll-free within the U.S.A. at 1-800-897-0356, 7 days a week, 8 to 8 Eastern Standard Time. When calling with a technical question, ask for an A.M. P.M. Electronic Imaging or a Digital Imaging Specialist.

  • Page 57: Battery Precautions

    Battery precautions Only use AA alkaline, NiMH, NiCad, or lithium batteries with this camera. Never mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers. Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations.

  • Page 58: Operating Environment

    XGA mode: 50 images/4 MB camera memory 1/20 Compression Ratio VGA mode: 90 images Storage, Interfaces, and Power Built-in memory: 4 MB flash memory Removable Memory: CompactFlash Memory Card (optional - Maximum size 48MB) Serial interface: RS-232C Four AA batteries (compatible with alkaline, NiMH, NiCAD, Lithium) Video output: NTSC AC adapter: input voltage range: 7V to 9V User Controls and Other Features...

  • Page 59: Warranty Information

    Warranty information One Year Limited Warranty Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture within the warranty period. The warrant 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.

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