12.0 Megapixel Digital Camera t1232 User Guide Questions? If you still have questions, call Need Some Help? or visit our help line found on the www.polaroid.com/support. This manual should help you insert with this icon: understand your new product. DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™...
• Initial Settings ... 19 Setting the Language ..19 Setting the Date & Time ... • Modes... 20 Record mode ... 20 Playback mode ... 20 Table of Contents ..19 Polaroid i1236 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Using Manual Exposure Mode ... 46 • Setting the Drive Mode ... 47 • Setting the AEB ... 48 • Setting the AF Area ... 48 • Setting the AF Lamp ... 49 • Setting Sharpness ... 49 Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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To protect files ... 65 To protect/unprotect a single file ... 65 To protect/unprotect multiple files... 66 To protect all files ... 66 To unprotect files ... 66 • Red-Eye Correction ... 67 • Voice Memo... 68 Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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• Software Included with Your Camer ... 80 • Fast and Easy YouTube™ Upload ... 81 • System Requirements ... 81 • Uninstalling Polaroid t1232 Camera Driver ... 82 9 Making Connections ... 83 • Connecting the Camera to a TV ... 83 To connect your camera to a TV ...
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11 Troubleshooting ... 87 12 Getting Help ... 88 • Polaroid Online Services ... 88 • ArcSoft Software Help ... 88 13 Specifications ... 89 • Specifications... 89 • Camera Default Settings... 91 Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
• About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods. • Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
There is a risk of damaging the product or personal injury if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries properly. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Or visit www.polaroid.com.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera. This manual provides you step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. • Camera Features • 12 megapixels resolution • Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom •...
• Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: t1232 Wrist Strap USB Cable Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido...
Front View Flash Back View LCD screen Function / Delete button Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Zoom Lens Microphone Mode switch LED indicato Menu buttons SET button / 4-way navigation control DISP Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
Top View Power button Shutter button Bottom View Battery / SD card door Side View Hand Strap Retainer Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Image stabilizer Zoom USB / TV out Door tripod screw hol e...
Further functions of these buttons are as follows: Face Tracking/ Rotate Button Focus Button Description SET Button Flash Button DISP Display Button Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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OSD icons and guide lines or help. 3. In the Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections. 4. In the Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Usage...
NOTE: • Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check the card’s specifications and take the camera with you. Polaroid branded memory cards are recommended. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
Please read “Battery Information” on page 9 before inserting/ removing the battery. 1. Open the battery/SD card door by following the illustration below. 2. Insert the battery into the compartment as shown in the illustration. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 Getting Started...
5. Close the Battery/SD card door as shown in the illustration. To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push the card inward with your finger and release it. Pull out the card carefully. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
1. Press , DISP, 2. Press SET to select your language. Setting the Date & Time or DISP, to change the value of the date and time. 1. Press Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com to move through the selections.
You can also attach a voice memo to still images in this mode. Switching between Mode Adjust the Mode switch to select among Photo Record, Video Record, and Playback mode. changes the values continuously. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
4. Select a mode 5. Press the SET button to confirm your selection.. NOTE: • For more information, see “Using the Record Menu” on page 37. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Record Mode Drive Mode AF Area...
Shots remaining F 3.0 F 3.0 1/ 30 1/ 30 AUTO 18 17 Description Indicates the current record mode settings. Indicates flash settings. Indicates drive mode settings. Displays zoom. Indicates the remaining shots available. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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White balance Metering Sharpness Quality Resolution AF lamp Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description Indicates battery power level. Indicates current storage media in use. Indicates whether the date stamp is enabled. Indicates whether the AEB function is enabled.
Indicates the file number and the total number of files in the memory card. Indicates battery power level. Indicates where images (data) are stored. Displays recording information of the file. Indicates the file is marked for printing. Displays image size. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
File no. / Total no. Battery Storage media Recording information Volume Key indicator Playing status Played time Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 27/27 27/27 0:00:16 / 0:00:20 Description Indicates playback mode. Indicates the file is protected. Indicates the file is a movie.
Indicates where images (data) are stored. Displays recording information of the file. Indicates volume settings. Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the functions. Displays playing status. Indicates played time. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Macro. • Use the “Guide lines” to properly align your image for capture. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 00:00:53/00:01:11 0.0EV...
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• Playing movie or audio clips • Playing slideshow Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: SET : OSD off Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Help www.polaroid.com...
You may need to turn on the camera’s flash or enable the Image Stabilizer feature to get a better picture. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 0.0EV 0.0EV...
Zooming continues. NOTE: • Digital zoom is not activated in recording movies. Image Stabilization Button Slide right to zoom in. Optical zoom x5.0 x5.0 0.0EV 0.0EV Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Digital zoom AUTO...
• Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and AEB modes. • Do not charge the flash while pressing the zoom button. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom button if necessary. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com button Flash DISP Auto flash is enabled.
Press the Fn button again to close the menu. • The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings. Only the available functions for the settings are shown as icon on the menu bar. Macro button Macro enabled Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com DISP...
Pixel Size 4000 x 3000 2048 x 1536 16:9 4000 x 2672 1920 x 1080 3264 x 2448 640 x 480 2592 x 1944 Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Menu bar AUTO Program AUTO Program AUTO A2 Size...
EV settings. Press the SET button to save and apply changes. • The available settings are: OEV, +0.3EV, +0.7EV, +1.0EV, +1.3EV, +1.7EV, +2.0EV, -0.3EV, -0.7EV, -1.0EV, -1.3EV, -1.7EV, -2.0EV. amount AUTO AUTO keys to increase/decrease the Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Fine www.polaroid.com...
Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Flourescent 1 Flourescent 2 Custom Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com AUTO Description The camera automatically adjusts the white balance. This should be used for most photographic scenes. Ideally used for bright sunny conditions. Ideally used for cloudy conditions.
As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes. Icon Item Multi AUTO AUTO Description The camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Auto AUTO Multi www.polaroid.com...
Sepia B&W Vivid Red Vivid Green Vivid Blue Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description The camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more importance to the values near the center. The camera selects the exposure value based on the center of your picture.
1. From the Record Menu, press select Record Mode. 2. Use the navigation controls to move Record Mode Drive Mode AF Area AF Lamp Sharpness Record Mode Drive Mode AF Area AF Lamp Sharpness Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
Exposure Intelligent Scene Portrait Landscape Sunset Backlight Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description The simplest way to shoot most images. Settings are adjusted automatically. The camera automatically adjusts for suitable shooting settings like shutter speed and aperture values.
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This feature enhances the edges of captured images. This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when capturing text images. Pictures taken in Auction mode are automatically saved under a specific folder named “_AUCT”. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving people. When capturing an image with more than one person, the camera detects the smile of the closest person in the center of the screen. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description This feature uses smile tracking to automatically detect smiling faces to capture.
The camera displays a white frame when a face is detected. Intelligent scene icon. Af ter the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the detected scene mode. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
B a c k l i g h t This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting greater Portrait than 2.5. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com The camera displays a solid white frame when a face is detected.
In this case, the screen on the right is displayed. Select Save Image to save or Cancel to discard. Description Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Detected faces are framed. Save image Cancel...
2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode. 3. Use the keys to select the shutter speed options. 4. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com SET : Adjust F 3.0 F 3.0 Displays the aperture value...
DISP keys to Displays the aperture and shutter speed value Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide SET : Adjust F 3.0 F 3.0 1/ 30 1/ 30 www.polaroid.com...
The table below shows the available Drive mode settings. Icon Item 10 Sec Self-timer 2 Sec Self-timer Double Self-timer Burst Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Record Mode Drive Mode AF Area AF Lamp Sharpness Record Mode Drive Mode...
Icon Item Wide Center Description The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame. The focus area is fixed on the center. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Record Mode Drive Mode AF Area AF Lamp Sharpness Record Mode...
The table below shows the available AF area settings. Icon Item High Sharpens the image. Normal Normal sharpness. Softens the image. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Record Mode Drive Mode AF Area Auto AF Lamp Sharpness Record Mode...
3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes. Saturation Description Enhances saturation. Normal saturation is applied. Reduces saturation. Contrast Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Saturation High Contrast Normal Digital Zoom Date Stamp Auto Review Saturation Contrast...
The Date Stamp function allows you to add the recorded date and time they were taken on your photos. The recorded date and time are based on your camera’s clock settings. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Digital Saturation...
DISP keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes. AEB/ continuous Date Stamp Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Saturation Contrast Digital Zoom Date Date Stamp Date & Time Auto Review...
1. In the Movie mode press the Fn key. 2. Press the DISP button to select the resolution. 2. Use the to select your movie’s resolution. 3. Press the SET button to confirm your choice. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com button start control. Record Mode...
Recorded movies in the YouTube mode are stored following the DCF rule, however movies are saved in a specific folder named “_UTUBE”. For more details, please refer to “Folder Structure” on page 84. Frame Size Description HDTV High Quality Normal YouTube Mode Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
3. Press the Shutter button to start recording. 4. Press the Shutter button to stop recording. NOTE: Voice recording will automatically stop when the maximum memory capacity is full. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com from the Movie Size function. 0:00:16...
The 4 arrows on the LCD display indicate that the image is zoomed in. • You can zoom view an image of up to 12X. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Scroll bar. If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled.
• The play info is displayed when the movie is paused, during REW/FF or frame by frame modes. • Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes. button to close zoom view. keys to control keys. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide 27/27 27/27 SET : 2009/01/01 01:57 2009/01/01 01:57 0:00:16 / 0:00:20 key to www.polaroid.com...
6. Press the DISP key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the image in Single navigation mode.Single navigation mode. NOTE: olume cannot be adjusted during pause or REW/FF modes created. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com automatically stop does not appear on the screen either.
Use the Delete button on your camera to delete or mark an image video audio clip for deletion. 1. Set the camera to Playback mode. to control volume. The volume icon appears key again to resume. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide 27/27 27/27 SET : F 3.0 F 3.0...
4. To select a menu, press button. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6. Press the SET button to save and apply settings. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Delete Cancel Slide Show Delete...
Slide Show Interval Transition Repeat Select or DISP keys t to move through keys to adjust. Choose among keys to adjust. Choose among keys to adjust. Available settings Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Start Cancel 1 sec. Horizontal...
5. The next image is displayed on the LCD display. To delete another file, use keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Repeat steps 3 to 7. 6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Slide Show Delete...
5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears. 6. Select Yes to confirm. 7. Press the SET button to delete marked files. Select Delete selected files ? Cancel Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Next...
3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD display, select Lock/Unlock. 4. Press the SET button to protect/unprotect the file and go back to Playback mode. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Delete all files ? Cancel...
2. Select Yes. 3. Press the SET button to unlock all protected files. Select Change protect settings ? Cancel Lock all files ? Cancel Unlock all files ? Cancel Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Next...
• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one. • Save As. Save the new file as a new one. • Cancel. Cancel red eye correction. 8. Press the SET button to save/cancel changes. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Red-eye Correction Overwrite...
Edited photos in this function is saved as a new file. Slide Show Delete Protect Red-eye Correction Voice Memo Photo Edit Time left (n seconds) for recording. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Sepia B&W Negative Neg. Mosaic Vivid Red Vivid Green Vivid Blue Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Photo Edit Normal BW Neg. Description No effect is added to the image. Image is saved with a sepia tone. Image is saved in black and white.
• Save As. Save the new file as a new one. • Cancel. Cancel trim. 9. Press button changes. Trim Resize Startup Image DPOF SET: 5M SET: 5M Overwrite save/cancel Save As Cancel Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Enlarged image. 4-way indicator. Trim www.polaroid.com...
• Save As. Save the new file as a new one. • Cancel. Cancel resize. 7. Press button changes. NOTE: Resize function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Trim Resize Startup Image DPOF Overwrite...
• All. Mark all images in the memory card. • Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default settings. System My Photo keys to scroll and select desired image. Trim Resize Startup Image DPOF Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Startup Image Single Reset www.polaroid.com...
USB cable. See illustration below. NOTE: If the printer does not support date stamp, the date stamp function will be disabled in PictBridge. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com keys to scroll Date stamp off Cancel...
1. From the Setting menu, select Sound. 2. Adjusts sound settings. 3. Press the SET button to apply changes. Sounds Power Save LCD Save Date & Time Language File Numbering Sounds Startup Shutter Operation Volume Select Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 1min Sound1...
The camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, does not function during movie playback, slideshow, and video recording. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description Selects the startup sound when camera is turned Enables or disables shutter sound when shutter button is pressed.
/ 01 / 01 08 : 0 5 YY/MM/DD Select Language English Français Español Deutsch Italiano Select Sounds Power Save LCD Save Date & Time Series Language Reset 0001 File Numbering Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Português Português BR Nederlands 1min...
• If there is a memory card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all files to the memory card. • If there is no memory card or the internal memory is empty, the Copy to Card function is disabled. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com TV Out NTSC...
TV Out • Custom White Balance data Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Cancel Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide Reset all settings? www.polaroid.com...
• If you don’t know how to install the software, please read the “Read Me” file on the CD first. • Windows 98SE needs to install your digital camera Driver for the Mass Storage function. After the installation, please restart your computer before connecting your camera to the computer.
Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”. Install the software included. • Software Included with Your Camera The t1232 software CD contains the following software: Polaroid Digital Camera Driver Driver is ready for Windows 98se Users only. Your computer need to be installed this driver to gain camera’s mass storage function in Windows 98se.
HDD space: 500 MB or above • 16 bit color display display • Microsoft DirectX 9.0C • USB port and CD-ROM drive Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com PDF File Reading Software lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document...
Users only ® 1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid Digital Camera” program, then click “Add/Remove” button. 2. The confirmation dialogue box appears, please click “Yes” to confirm removing the camera driver. 3. The un-installation program runs automatically, please restart your computer when it is finished.
2. Turn on the camera. 3. The PC detects the connection. The camera’s internal memory and memory card display as removable drives in the file manager. No image is displayed on the LCD display. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Video Audio...
1. Turn on your camera. 2. Set PictBridge settings. 3. Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. For more details on how to print photos, see “PictBridge” on page 72. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created.” Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 10 Appendix...
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Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your PC. It may be unable to playback the data using the camera. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
The lens stays out and be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery does not retract. or charge the battery before using the camera. Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 11 Troubleshooting Cause and/or Action...
Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). 2009 Polaroid by All rights reserved “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license. 12 Getting Help For Latin America E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com...
-2EV to + 2EV (1/3EV steps) Compensation Metering Multi, Center, Spot Flash Mode Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off Normal, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Mosaic, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Photo Edit Blue Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 13 Specifications...
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USB / AV OUT Battery Lithium Ion battery OperatingTemperature 0º C - 40º C Operating Humidity 5% - 85% Microphone Built-in Speake Built-in Dimensions 90.1 x 56.8 x 18.8 mm Weight without 110g battery(s) Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
Still Image Mode Image Resolution Record Mode Drive Mode AF Area AF Lamp Sharpness Saturation Contrast Digital Zoom Photo Frame Date Stamp Auto Review Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description Auto Wide Auto Normal Normal Normal Intelligent Zoom Default...
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Slide Show Delete Protect Red-eye Correction Voice Memo Photo Edit Trim Resize Startup Image DPOF Sound 1 1min YY/MM/DD English Series NTSC Normal Cancel English Start Single Single Start Start Normal System Single Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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This manual should help you understand your new product. If you have questions, call our customer service help number. Look for the insert with this icon: Polaroid t1232 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Questions? Need some help? or visit www.polaroid.com.
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