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  • Page 1 ANUAL © 2013 All Rights Reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..........................2 What’s Included ........................2 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................5 Main Camera Modes .......................9 Camera Technical Specifications ...................10 Computer System Requirements................... 11 Powering the Camera On/Off ....................12 Changing Camera Mode .......................13 Navigating the Menus......................15 Selecting the Shooting Mode....................16 Camera Features: WiFi, INSTA Share...................19 Photo Capture Mode ......................21...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Polaroid Instant Memories Software to enjoy the full Polaroid experience.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power ON/OFF Button 11. Self Timer/Left Button 20. Shutter Button 2. Insta-Share Button 12. LCD Screen 21. Flash Light 3. Playback Button 13. USB Port 22. Manual Flash Open Button 4. Flash/Up Button 14. Tripod Socket 23.
  • Page 5 Multi-Functional Buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or OK. Left/Self –Timer Button: • Scrolls left in menus. • Toggles through the 4 self-timer options. Up/Flash Button: • Scrolls up in menus. • Toggle through the flash options. Right/Exposure Button: •...

  • Page 6: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card Open the battery compartment: SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Insert 4XAA (1.5V) batteries: Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Hold the camera securely. Press the Zoom wheel on either the Tele or Wide position of the...

  • Page 7: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the Batteries Use only the specified batteries for the camera. Use 4 x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. Note: When replacing batteries, always power off the camera before removing the batteries. Push the clip in the direction of the arrow and then slide the battery cover to the right to release and open it.

  • Page 8: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card Make sure an SD Memory Card has been properly inserted into your camera. SD card not included. To properly install the SD Memory Card: Open the SD Memory Card cover on the side of the camera to reveal the SD Memory Card slot.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Strap

    Note: • After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. • Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.

  • Page 10: Main Camera Modes

    Main Camera Modes Your digital camera has different modes for the various camera functions. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered on. To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button halfway to focus, then press the Shutter button fully to capture the image.

  • Page 11: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 4608x3456 (16M), 4288x3216 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M), 3648x2736 (10M), 3264x2448 (8M), 3648x2056 (7M HD), Image Resolution 2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2M HD), 640x480 (VGA) Video Resolution 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format Still Image: JPEG ;...

  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Polaroid Instant Memories Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS • MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or MICROSOFT®...

  • Page 13: Powering The Camera On/Off

    Powering the Camera On/Off • Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. • Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included.

  • Page 14: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you are new to the camera. Your camera has three main modes: Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.

  • Page 15: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode When in Video Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display. T o switch to Video Capture Mode, press the HD button or turn the Mode Dial to Video. Press the Shutter button to start capturing your video. While recording, use the Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.

  • Page 16: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus The Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode each have a set of menus specific to that mode. The General Camera Setting also has its own set of menus. To access the menus: Press the Menu button. Note: Depending on your selected mode and settings, the displayed option icons in the menu may vary.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select one of the eight shooting modes: Icon Mode Description Auto The camera detects the shooting condition and automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode. Program The camera automatically configures the appropriate settings, so you can capture images with ease.
  • Page 18 Using Aperture Priority Mode Aperture Priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field. In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed. To adjust the Aperture Priority Mode value: Set the Mode Dial to A.
  • Page 19 Icon Mode Description Burst Continuously takes pictures when you pressing the Shutter button. Speedy Burst Press and release the Shutter button. When the photo size you select is VGA, Speedy Burst will shoot continuously at the speed of 30 shots per second. This will stop after 1second or when the memory card is full.

  • Page 20: Camera Features: Wifi, Insta Share

    Night Portrait Captures portrait in low lighting conditions. Kids Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones. Building Enhances lines and contracts to highlight the sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a building. Night Scenery Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night.
  • Page 21 The INSTA Share technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Polaroid Instant Memories application. An INSTA Share destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode...

  • Page 22: Photo Capture Mode

    prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode. INSTA Share: Photo or Video Capture Mode Press the INSTA Share Quick Function Button to open the INSTA Share options. Select an INSTA Share option and press OK to save your selection and return to Capture mode. Your selected INSTA Share destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your camera is now ready to capture your photo or video with the selected INSTA Share destination.
  • Page 23 Description Shooting Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode Image Size Image Quality Numbers of Shots Available SD Card White Balance Metering Exposure Value (EV) Histogram Battery Level INSTA Share Destination (No icon appears if ‘None’ selected) Face Detect (No icon appears if ‘Off’ selected) Capturing Your Photo While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 24 You can magnify your subject up to 15 times using the zoom. The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the top, right side of the LCD screen: Press the Shutter button halfway to set automatic focus. Once the focus is set, the frame color will turn from red (unfocused) to green (focused). If the focus frame color is red and you press the Shutter button, this may result in a blurry photo.

  • Page 25: Flash Mode

    • Enters the submenu options. • Saves your selected option. Other Captures the photo. Shutter Opens the ‘Delete this File?’ menu. Select ‘Yes’ and press OK to delete Delete current image. Opens the Photo Capture Mode Menus as well as Camera Settings Menus. MENU Exits the Menu screen.
  • Page 26 • Push the button with the Flash icon next to the flash. The flash opens. To close the flash: • Push down on to top of the flash until you hear a ‘click’ sound to close the flash. Note: When the flash is closed, flash mode is automatically set to flash off. The Flash offers additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment).

  • Page 27: Focus Mode

    • The flash is enabled for each photo. Forced On • The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding lighting conditions. • Select this mode when capturing images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. Note: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).

  • Page 28: Photo Capture Mode Menus

    Used when capturing images at a close distance. Macro Infinity Used when capturing images at long distance. To select the Focus Mode: Set the Mode Dial to the desired shooting mode. Press the Down/Focus button repeatedly to toggle between the Focus Modes. The selected Focus Mode icon appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 29 To select the Image Size: Press the Menu button. Press the Up/Down button to select ‘Image Size’. Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu. Press the Up/Down button to select an option. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. Note: The selected option appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 30 and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. The Metering options include: Center (Default) – Detects the exposure of the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Multi – Detects the exposure of the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center.
  • Page 31 Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of Fluorescent H fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent Fluorescent L lighting without a flash. Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a Custom particular lighting condition. To select the White Balance option: Press the Menu button.
  • Page 32 EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust EV when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced, or when the subject occupies only a small part of the picture. The Exposure options Include: Icon ±2.0, ±1.7, ±1.3,...

  • Page 33: Video Capture Mode

    Mode Description Normal (Default) No effects are added. Adds an effect with monochromatic color tones. Monochrome Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones, so the image or Sepia video looks as if it is old. Reverses the colors from their correct appearance. The lightest areas Negative of the photographed subject appear darkest and the darkest areas appear lightest.
  • Page 34 The following icons appear on the LCD display in Video Capture Mode. Description Shooting Mode Aspect Ratio/Resolution Available time left to capture video Battery Level INSTA Share Destination (No icon appears if ‘None’ selected) CAPTURING Your Video Set the Mode Dial to Video Mode or press the HD button to open the Video Capture Mode.

  • Page 35: Video Capture Mode Menus

    Press the Right/Exposure button to Pause/Resume the video recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop the recording. The video is automatically saved to the camera’s SD Memory Card. Video Capture Mode Menus Using the Menu Button Press the Menu button to access Video Capture options while in Video Capture Mode. Note: Depending on your settings, the displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary.

  • Page 36: Camera Settings

    Press the Up/Down button to select an option. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. Note: The selected option appears on the LCD screen. White Balance Menu White Balance compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white and other colors can display properly when you capture images.
  • Page 37 Press the Right button to select the Camera Settings. The general Camera Settings includes the following menu options: Icon Mode Description Silent Mode Shutter Sets the Shutter sound ON and OFF. Start-up Set the type of the startup sound: 1, 2, 3, None Beep Sets the button (excluding shutter) sound ON and OFF.

  • Page 38: Playback Mode

    Yes / No Default Setting Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to the initial Factory Default Settings. Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camera. •...
  • Page 39 Playback Icon. Indicates that the camera is in Playback Mode. Date and time when the file was created File number Histogram File name, file size, shutter speed, and aperture value White Balance Flash off Image Size Displays the shooting mode Light exposure, ISO settings Selecting and Viewing Photos and Videos When the camera is in Playback Mode, press the Left/Right button to preview the next/previous...

  • Page 40: Thumbnail View

    Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.

  • Page 41: Options For Playback And Editing

    To delete a single file or all files: Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode. Press the Right/Left button to select a file. Press the Menu button, then press the Up/Down button to highlight ‘Delete’. Press the OK button to enter the Delete menu. To delete a single file (the selected image as seen on the LCD screen), select ‘Single’...
  • Page 42 Select whether to protect ‘Single/Lock All Images/Unlock All Images’ then press the OK button to confirm. Slide Show The Slide Show option sets the time interval, music and transition for presenting a series of captured images and video files (first frame only). To play a Slide Show: Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
  • Page 43 Press the OK button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Single/All/Reset’. Press the OK button to confirm. Copy to Card Captured images saved to your camera’s internal memory can be transferred to an SD Memory Card. Make sure you have installed the SD Memory card properly. To set up copy to card: Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode.
  • Page 44 Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camera. To rotate a photo: Press the Playback button to enter Playback Mode. Press the Right/Left button to select a file. Press the Menu button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Rotate’. Press the OK button and then press the Up/Down button to select ‘Rotate/Save/Back’.

  • Page 45: Installing The Software

    Press the Up/Down button to scroll through the photo frame options. Press the OK button to select and set the photo frame. The image is saved as a new file. Installing the Software You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Polaroid Instant Memories software.
  • Page 46 Click the “Launch Polaroid Instant Memories” to open the application. 11) If you close the application you can run the Polaroid Instant Memories from the Programs (PC) or Application (Mac) menu on your computer or double click the Polaroid Instant...

  • Page 47: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the Camera to the Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB interface of the camera. Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer. Power the camera ON.

  • Page 48: Get Started

    • Organize your images by creating offline and online albums • Edit images using automatic and manual tools For more details on how to use the Polaroid Instant Memories open the “Help” from the menu option. Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer...
  • Page 49 Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose “Copy” from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose “Paste” from the Edit menu.

  • Page 50: Camera Maintenance

    Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties. To obtain Warranty Service and Troubleshooting information: Call 877-408-0033 or Visit our website at www.polaroid.com.
  • Page 51 To receive Warranty service along with the name and address of an authorized product service center, the original consumer purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, evidencing that the Product is within the applicable Warranty period(s), MUST be presented in order to obtain the requested service.

  • Page 52: Technical Support

    This product is manufactured, distributed and sold by SAKAR International, Inc. Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Made in Polaroid and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license. All other trademarks are the property of the respective owner, who has not sponsored, endorsed or approved this product.

  • Page 53: E-Waste / Fcc Declaration

    Q: I deleted images using the Polaroid Instant Memories. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Polaroid Instant Memories are sent to your computer’s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.
  • Page 54 You may also go to www.polaroid.com and reference Social Responsibility to learn more about the specific laws in your area and to locate a collection facility near your home.

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