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Polaroid iD450 User Manual

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  • Page 1 High Definition Digital Video Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Read This Before Using The Camera

    Read This Before Using the Camera SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera. • Use the camera with care. Rough handling may damage the internal components. • Do not expose the camera to high temperature. Avoid contact with water. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read This Before Using the Camera ........... 2 Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera ........... 4 Section 2 Getting Started ..............7 Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode ..........10 Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode ........... 23 Section 5 Setting Your Camera ............

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera Overview This camera with a 5 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 format videos. The H.264 technology allows for extended video recording with less memory. High quality images up to 16 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly.
  • Page 5 Front View Microphone Speaker Lens Light Bottom View Tripod Socket Strap Hook...
  • Page 6 Side/Rear View Photo Mode LED Indicator Video Mode LED Indicator LCD Touch Panel Record Button In Video Mode, press to take video. To stop recording, press it again. In Photo Mode, press to take photo. Tele/Wide Button Zoom In/Out Power Button Power On/Off WiFi Button WiFi On/Off.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Section 2 Getting Started Loading the Battery Before using the camera, you must load the supplied Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Slide the battery cover down and remove. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). Close the battery cover firmly. Note •...

  • Page 8: Charge Your Battery

    Charge your battery You must use the supplied power charger and the USB cable. A blinking light will indicate active charging. In adapter charging mode, the full charging time for a depleted battery is about 4- 5 hours and the light will turn off automatically after the charging is completed.

  • Page 9: Turning The Camera On

    Turning the Camera On • To turn on the camera: Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically. Or press the [Power Button ] for one second to turn it on. Configuring the Initial Date and Time Setup •...

  • Page 10: Enjoying The Record Mode

    Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode Button Function Record Button: In the Video Mode, press to take video. To stop recording, press it again. In the Photo Mode, press to take photo. Tele Button: Zoom In. Wide Button Zoom out. Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camera.

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD: Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD+ (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) Slow Motion (Record video at QVGA resolution.) Photo Resolution 16MP Recording time of the video that can still be taken at current 00:06:30 resolution 1000...
  • Page 12 Scene Skin Night Backlight Black/White Classic Negative White Balance Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Time Lapse (Video Recording Only) Stabilization (Video Recording Only) Digital Light On (10) Light On WiFi signal strength (11) WiFi to PC On Battery: full power Battery: high power Battery: medium power (12) Battery: low power...
  • Page 13 (14) Self-timer enabled On-screen touchable function icon (15) Playback Mode On (16) Menu On (17) Toggle [Video Mode] and [Photo Mode] Note • Tap on the screen to display the icons. Tap again to hide the icons. • Stabilization and Slow Motion functions cannot be used simultaneously. •...

  • Page 14: Video Recording

    Video Recording • Touch (on-screen icon) on the screen to switch to the Video mode. (The Video Mode LED Indicator lights up.) Press the [Record Button ] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor ( ).

  • Page 15: Options For Record Menu

    Options for Record Menu Menu Flow Touch on the screen to open the Menu. Swipe or touch on the menu screen to change the pages. Video Photo Setting* • Resolution • Resolution • Ustream • Light • Face Tracking • WiFi ID •...

  • Page 16: Video Menu

    Video Menu Operation Display Screen Touch on the screen to open the Menu. The menu will show on the screen. The first page contains 8 options-- Video Resolution, Light, Scene, White Balance, Video Stabilization, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, and Time Lapse --for you to adjust the camera settings.
  • Page 17 Light Three light settings are available. • Light OFF : The light is turned off. • Light ON : The light will be turned on and keep providing light. • Digital Light : To extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense so that the objects will be brighter and clearer.
  • Page 18 White Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available: • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts white balance. • Daylight: Under outdoor condition. • Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition. • Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition. Operation Display Screen In the Video menu, touch the [White Balance] icon on...
  • Page 19 Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camera detects a movement. Operation Display Screen In the Video menu, touch the [ Motion Detect] icon on the screen. Touch to select [ On] ( )or [Off] ( Touch the Return icon ) to return.

  • Page 20: Photo Menu

    Photo Menu Operation Display Screen Touch on the screen to open the Menu. The menu will show on the screen. Swipe on the menu screen to change the page. The second page contains 5 options-- Photo Resolution, Face Tracking, Date Printing, ISO, and Self-Timer --for you to adjust the camera settings.
  • Page 21 Date Printing Imprint the date and time on the photo. Operation Display Screen In the Photo menu, touch the [Date Printing] icon on the screen. Touch to select [ On] ( )or [Off] ( Touch the Return icon ) to return. As the function is activated, the date will appear on the corner of the photo.
  • Page 22 Self-Timer The self-timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second time delay. The LED light on the front of the camera will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the photo is taken. Operation Display Screen In the Photo menu, touch the [Self-Timer] icon on the screen.

  • Page 23: Enjoying The Playback Mode

    Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Record Button: Press to go the Record Mode Tele Button: Volume increase. Zoom in the photo Wide Button Volume decrease. Zoom out the photo Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camera.
  • Page 24 LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Video Playback Mode Photo Playback Mode Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD+ (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640×480) Slow Motion (QVGA) Photo Resolution 16MP 00:06:30 Video playback time counter.

  • Page 25: Operations For Playback Mode

    Video fast rewind Video play Video pause Video fast forward Next video/photo (10) Delete Slideshow (11) Slideshow stop (12) Magnification Indicator Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card.

  • Page 26: Video Playback

    Video Playback Operation Display Screen In the Video Playback mode, touch to play or pause the video. Swipe to the right or touch to go to the previous video; swipe to the left or touch to go to the next video.

  • Page 27: Photo Playback

    Photo Playback Operation Display Screen In the Photo Playback mode, swipe to the right or touch to go to the previous photo; swipe to the left or touch to go to the next photo. While the photo is selected, press [Tele Button] to magnify. (The magnification Indicator...

  • Page 28: Setting Your Camera

    Section 5 Setting Your Camera Setting Menu Operation Display Screen Touch on the screen to open the Menu. The menu will show on the screen. Swipe on the menu screen to change the page. The fourth page contains 8 options for configuring your camera setup.
  • Page 29 Sound Enable or disable the keypad tone and the operation sound. Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [Sound] icon on the screen. Touch to select [ On] ( )or [Off] ( Touch the Return icon ) to return. Ensure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected –...
  • Page 30 Time Setting Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [Time Setting] icon on the screen to enter the time setting screen. Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM to set. Adjust the numeric value by touching Touch the [OK] icon to validate the setting. Touch the Return icon ) to return.
  • Page 31 Default Setting To restore the default factory setting, select this option. Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [Default Setting] icon on the screen. Touch to select [Yes] or [No] (Touch [Yes] to enter the confirmation screen.) Touch the [Yes ] icon to execute the operation and the [No ] icon to cancel the operation.

  • Page 32: Wifi To Cloud-Ustream

    Section 6 WiFi to Cloud-Ustream Start to use Ustream Ustream enables you to free broadcast the live video of your camera. People can watch your broadcasting on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android phones/tablets, or PC on Ustream website/ APP anytime, anywhere.

  • Page 33: Broadcast Live Streaming On Ustream

    Prepare to broadcast on Ustream Ensure you have a working AP(Access Point) device to get ready to start broadcasting. Broadcast live streaming on Ustream Select Ustream on [Setting] page. Log in your Ustream account. (1) Tap on the blank and the keypad screen shows up. (2) When you complete, touch the [Enter] icon to save it.
  • Page 34 The camera lists available Access Points. Please select one for WiFi connection. Icon Description Currently connecting AP Secured network: Requires the password to access the AP. Signal strength Up Down cursor: Change the pages. AP Profile information: Check the status or you can remove its profile.
  • Page 35 The screen shown the icon [Connecting Failed] ( indicates the camera does not connect to the network correctly. Note • The possible reasons for “Connecting Failed” could be (1) wrong password ; (2) you are not in the wireless network area of the AP. (3) the camera does not support the type of encryption used on the AP.

  • Page 36: Wifi To Pc-Wivideo Program

    Section 7 WiFi to PC-WiVideo Program Advanced Operation on Your Computer - WiVideo The camera can connect to your computer via WiFi or USB. Once you launch the [WiVideo] application ® (for Windows based systems only) on your computer, it will search for your camera and connect to it. Then, you can operate more functions on your computer.
  • Page 37 After making a USB connection, the program installs automatically, or the AutoPlay window appears. (It may be different based on OS recognition. If the AutoPlay window does not appear. Please click [My Computer]-->[WiVideo] to execute the installation of this program. Windows XP Win7 (Install automatically)
  • Page 38 When the installation is completed, you can unplug the USB cable. Using WiVideo via WiFi Connection Operation Screen On your camera: Press WiFi Button to show the WiFi ID and password. (The default password is 0000. WiFi ID and password can be edited on camera Setting menu.) On your computer: Double click on the [WiVideo] shortcut...
  • Page 39 The WiVideo application serves 3 options while connecting via WiFi: Function Description TRANSFER You can remote access the videos and photos stored in your camera. You can transfer or delete the files on your computer. LIVE VIDEO Watch live streaming from your camera on your computer. The video resolution can be selected.
  • Page 40 Using WiVideo via USB Connection Connect the camera to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. After making a USB connection, the main screen will appear. Or please click [WiVideo] shortcut on the desktop to execute the application. Or you can find it at [Start]-->[All Program]. The WiVideo application serves 1 option while connecting via USB: Function Description...

  • Page 41: Viewing Photos And Videos On Tv

    Section 8 Viewing Photos and Videos on TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV Connect the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. Set the video input source of your TV to “ HDMI.” The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on an HDTV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Viewing Video & Photo On Pc

    Section 9 Viewing Video & Photo on PC Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web sites easily. •...

  • Page 43: Section 10 6Shfl¿Fdwlrqv Dqg 6\Vwhp 5Htxluhphqwv

    Section 10 Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record, Live streaming via WiFi, Wireless webcam Lens Fixed Focus (F 2.8) Focus range HD+(720p 60) & HD(720p 30): 60 cm ~ infinity Photo &...

  • Page 44: System Requirements

    System requirements • Microsoft Windows XP(SP3 or above)/Vista/7 • Intel /AMD Dual-Core CPU or above • System memory and free • 2GB System hard disk space • Available USB 1.1/2.0 port or above • WiFi a/b/g/n capability Note • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

  • Page 45: Section 11 Troubleshooting

    Section 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of the common problems below. Problem/Situation Remediation/Solution Cannot turn on the camera. The • Power is off. Press the [Power Button] to turn on. power turns off suddenly. •...
  • Page 46 The LCD shows [Connecting • The password configuration does not match to the AP you Failed] after pressing WiFi want to connect. Button. • The AP router or the computer is not turned on. Turn the AP router or your computer on. •...

  • Page 47: Section 12 Techinal Support

    Section 12 Technical Support Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.polaroid.com. For further assistance, you can also call our technical support department toll free at 877-408-0033, or for e-mail support, please contact us at polaroid@sakar.com...

  • Page 48: Section 12 Warranty Card

    To obtain Warranty Service and Troubleshooting information: 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 49 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.

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