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- Page 1 © 2016 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 4 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 5 Power Button 11. Down / INSTA Share Button Shutter Button 12. Left / Scene Button LCD Screen 13. Flash LED (Charge/Working Indicator) 14. Wrist Strap Connector USB Slot 15. Self-Timer LED Indicator (T) Zoom In / (W) Zoom Out Button 16. Battery Compartment / SD Memory Card Slot MODE Button 17.
- Page 6 To Charge the Battery: 1. Insert the battery (as shown above). 2. Power off the camera. Class 4 or higher SD Memory card, 3. Connect one end to the supplied USB cable to (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. the camera and the other end to the computer’s USB port or to the AC Charger (which is then connected to a standard wall socket).
- Page 7 First make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. The lithium battery should be inserted all the way into the battery compartment. The latch should then cover the battery when inserted correctly. To charge your battery, first connect the supplied USB Cable to your camera. Then follow one of the steps below: A) Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and your computer: - Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.
- Page 8 NOTE: While charging the battery, the LED light turns on. The battery is fully charged when the LED light turns off. Battery Power: Some features (such as Flash), will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically turn off a few seconds later.
- Page 9 Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Use this mode to capture pictures with your 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.
- Page 10 Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 5152x3864 (20M), 4896x3672 (18M), 4608x3456 (16M), 4288x3216 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M), 3648x2736 (10M), Image Resolution 3264x2448 (8M), 3648x2056 (7MHD), 2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2MHD), 640x480 (VGA) Video Resolution 1920x1080 (1080P), 1280x720 (720P), 640x480 (VGA) File Format JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video) External Memory SD Memory Card Class 4 or higher, up to 32G...
- Page 11 To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Polaroid Instant Memories Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or MICROSOFT® Windows 7 or above ...
- Page 12 Make sure the lithium battery has been fully charged before the first use. Make sure an SD Memory card has been inserted into your camera. SD Memory card Class 4 or higher and up to 32GB - Memory Card not included. Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
- Page 13 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. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.
- Page 14 To access the Main Menu for the Photo Capture, Video Capture and Playback Modes: 1. Press the SET (Menu) button to open the Main Menu for the current, selected mode. 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu. The selected option appears highlighted.
- Page 15 4. Press the SET or RIGHT button to open the list of options for the selected menu. Note: To return to the previous Menu press the MODE button. 5. The current selection is highlighted and appears with a check mark. To select a different option, press the DOWN or UP button until your desired selection is highlighted and then press the SET button to automatically save the selected option and return to the previous menu screen.
- Page 16 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 prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
- Page 17 MACRO OFF: To turn the MACRO mode OFF for normal/standard photo and video capture - Select ‘OFF’ from the Macro menu options. The [AF] icon appears on the LCD display. ∞ When MACRO mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - (infinity).
- Page 18 Flash Type Description No flash will appear. Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. Forced Off (Default) The flash is enabled for each photo. Note: If you use this option in a well-lit environment, your photo Forced On may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).
- Page 19 The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode by default. Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Photo Capture Mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
- Page 20 Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. The options include: Auto (Default), Scenery, Backlight, Night Scenery, Building, Kids, LEFT Night Portrait, Food, Text, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset FLASH OPTIONS –...
- Page 21 The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Displays the current selected Mode: Mode Selection Photo Capture Mode Displays the selected Flash option. The Flash options include: Forced Off (Default) Flash Indicator Forced On Flash Auto Flash...
- Page 22 Displays the selected Self-Timer or Photo Burst Mode setting. The Self-Timer options include: OFF (Default, no icon) 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds Self-Timer / Photo Burst Double Burst Note: No icon appears when the setting is off. The Self-Timer and Photo Burst options can work only one at a time, not simultaneously.
- Page 23 Displays the amount of photos available for photo Image Counter capture as per selected photo resolution and memory card size. Zoom Indicator Displays the Zoom status. Displays the current status of the battery level. The battery level is full. The battery level is low. Recommended to recharge the battery.
- Page 24 ±1.7, ±1.3, ±1.0, ±0.7, ±0.3, 0 (Default) Note: Some icons appear only when the selected setting is ON as per the selected option. These settings include: Self-Timer/Burst, InstaShare. If the selection is set to OFF/NONE then there is no icon displayed on the LCD.
- Page 25 The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. Press the MODE button once to access the Video Capture Mode. Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
- Page 26 Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function RESOLUTION SELECTION – Toggles through the video image LEFT size options. The following options appear on the LCD: 1080P (30fps), 720P (30fps), 640 (30fps) DELETE –...
- Page 27 The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Displays the current selected Mode: Mode Selection Video Capture Mode Video Image Quality Displays the Image Quality. Super Fine (Auto/Default) Frames Per Second Displays the frames per second as per the selected movie size.
- Page 28 capture as per selected Image (Movie) Size and memory card size. Record Mode: Record Indicator Displays the elapsed time as the video is being REC recorded and a blinking icon appears. Note that Standby icons do not appear while recording is in progress.
- Page 29 The Playback Mode allows you to review, edit or delete photos and playback your captured videos. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. ...
- Page 30 Selecting Your Photo: Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll through the images on your camera’s memory card until you find the image you would like to view. - Press the LEFT button to display the previous image. - Press the RIGHT button to display the next image.
- Page 31 UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons. SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu option. To navigate through the Menus, press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons. MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture MODE Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode. ...
- Page 32 Item Function Description Displays the current selected Mode: Mode Selection Playback Mode The lock icon indicates that the file has been Protected/Locked Image protected/locked. (Locked images only) The lock icon appears only with locked files. Files that do not display this icon are unlocked. Displays the selected InstaShare setting.
- Page 33 Press the UP button to display the selected photo’s details: Item Description 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 values Metering Setting Flash Setting Image Size...
- Page 34 Selecting Your Video: Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll through the images on your camera’s memory card until you find the video you would like to view. - Press the LEFT button to display the previous image. - Press the RIGHT button to display the next image.
- Page 35 Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function PREVIOUS - Displays the PREVIOUS image. LEFT REWIND – Rewinds the playing video. PLAY – Plays the selected video. NEXT - Displays the NEXT image. RIGHT FAST FORWARD –...
- Page 36 Video Playback Mode: Standby Video Playback Mode: Playing Video – Playback Time / Controls Item Function Description Displays the current selected Mode: Mode Selection Playback Mode Standby: Indicates serial number of the current file / File Numbering / total number of files Playback Time Playback: Displays the elapsed recording time during playback as per Hours : Minutes : Seconds...
- Page 37 Standby Mode: PLAY: Press the UP button to begin the video playback. Playback Mode: PAUSE: Press the UP button to pause the playing video and press again to continue playing. Video Playback Controls REWIND: Press the LEFT button to rewind the playing video.
- Page 38 See the ‘Navigating the Menus’ section for instructions how to access the Mode Menus and the General Camera Settings Menus. To open the Photo Capture menu options, press the SET button while in Photo Capture Mode. The following menus appear: Image Size, Self Timer, Burst, Image Quality, Date Stamp, White Balance, ISO, Exposure, Image Sharpness, Metering, Macro Menu Name...
- Page 39 5S - Sets a 5-second delay yourself in front of the camera as desired. Note: In Photo Capture Mode, the selected from when you press the setting option appears as an icon on the LCD Shutter button until the photo is taken. screen.
- Page 40 Settings ‘Date/Time’ menu. Date & Time - The date and time stamp (displays date and time the video was recorded) will appear on captured images. Automatic white balance. White Balance Auto (Default) The White Balance feature allows your White balance selected for camera to adjust the coloring of the captured Daylight daylight surrounding.
- Page 41 amount of light allowed into the lens by your ±0.7 camera. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the ±0.3 exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed 0 (Default) into the lens by your camera.
- Page 42 mode on your camera. While using the Macro Macro Off - The mode, you can focus on an object that is close to the camera, allowing you to capture photos are taken using images at close range (15 ~ 30 cm). Auto Focus.
- Page 43 To open the Video Capture menu options, press the SET button while in Video Capture Mode. The following menus appear: Image Size, White Balance Menu Name Menu Options Menu Options Details and Description Image Size 1080P (Default) 1080P (30fps) The Image Size menu allows you to choose 720P 720P (30fps) the desired size of the video taken by your...
- Page 44 To open the Playback menu options for photos and videos, press the SET button while in Playback Mode. The following menus appear when a selected photo is displayed in Playback Mode: Protect, Delete, Rotate Menu Name Menu Options Menu Option Details and Description Single - Protects/locks or Protect...
- Page 45 Images that are (unlocked) images saved to the SD card. protected/locked cannot IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that deleting be deleted. First unlock the image(s), and then will permanently remove the selected images on your camera’s memory card. proceed with deletion. ...
- Page 46 To open the Camera Settings menu options, press the SET button then press the LEFT or RIGHT button. The following menus appear: Beep, Frequency, Auto Power Off, Date/Time, Language, Format Memory Card, Default Setting Menu Name Menu Options Menu Options Details and Description Select ‘Beep’...
- Page 47 YY/MM/DD To set the Year/Month/Day Date/ Time HR:MIN and Hour: Minutes: The ‘Date/Time’ menu allows you to set your Press the DOWN/UP camera’s date and time. This date and time button to change each will appear on the captured images when the setting and specify the Date Stamp is set to be active (ON).
- Page 48 the memory card. Factory Reset – Allows Default Setting you to reset the camera The Default Setting menu allows you to reset settings to the default the camera to the factory default settings. factory settings. Yes - Select ‘Yes’ to reset the camera to the factory settings.
- Page 49 You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Polaroid Instant Memories software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Polaroid Instant Memories Installer window appears. WINDOWS OS: If the window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive (AutoPlay window) and click on “runsetup.exe”...
- Page 50 Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. Power the camera ON. MSDC appears on the camera’s LCD screen. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.
- Page 51 Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another 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.
- Page 52 Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. 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.
- Page 53 NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below: 1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, and then attach your digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.
- Page 54 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. Call 877-408-0033 or Visit our website at www.polaroid.com. 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.
- Page 55 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 56 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 57 Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union. This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery.
- Page 58 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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