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t830 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide t830 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Questions? Need some help? This manual should help you understand your new product. If you have questions, call our toll-free number found on the insert with this icon: www.polaroid.com DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™...

  • Page 2: Product Overview

    20. Set / Display button among the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority 21. USB port and Manual Exposure mode. See page 41. 22. Flash / Right button 23. Battery / SD card door 24. Tripod mount Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 Taking Pictures .................33 • Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ..........33 • Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ..........35 • Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....36 • Using the Q Mode ..............38 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 4 • Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ....65 • Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ........65 • Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........67 • Playing Audio Clips ..............67 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 5 13 Appendix ................100 • Technical specifications ............100 • Storage Capacities ..............102 • Uninstalling Polaroid t830 Driver (PC only) ....... 106 • Camera Default Settings ............107 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........... 109 • Regulatory Information ............110 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid t830 digital camera for your imaging needs. The t830 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options.

  • Page 7: Camera Package Contents

    ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC) ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac) ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac) Rechargeable Adapter User Guide (in PDF format) Lithium-ion Battery Battery Charger AV Cable USB Cable Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 8: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it towards the camera to lock. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 9: Using Your Battery

    2.5 hours for subsequent charging. 1. Install the battery as shown, and press the battery downwards onto the charger till you hear a clicking sound. Make sure the battery is securely seated in the battery slot. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 10 Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www. polaroid.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 11: Checking The Battery Level

    Battery power is exhausted. Please replace the battery. • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Press the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is activated. 2. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 12: Camera Settings

    Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated. • Capture Modes Still Image Mode AUTO Description Icon Ref. Page Shooting Mode Flash Mode Macro Mode Self-timer / Burst Highlight Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 13 Shake Warning Apeture Value F2.8 ~ 5.2 Face Tracking ,-2 ..+2 Exposure Compensation Value Focus Mark Date Stamp Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Sharpness Quality Image Resolution , 3:2 , 16:9 , AF Lamp Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 14 Video Mode 00:01:30 Description Icon Ref. Page Video Mode Macro Mode Optical Zoom Bar Remaining Recording Time 00:01:30 Battery Power Level Internal Memory SD Card Light Metering White Balance AUTO Focus Mark Video Size Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 15 Audio Mode 00:09:12 Description Icon Ref. Page Audio Mode Remaining Recording Time 00:09:12 Battery Power Level Internal Memory SD Card Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 16: Playback Mode

    2007/07/01 18:59 Description Icon Ref. Page Resolution DPOF Date & Time 2007/07/01 Recording info +2.0EV AWB F2.8 1/30 Playback mode Battery Power Level Internal Memory SD Card Protect File Number / Total Number 7/150 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 17: Camera Modes

    For more details, please refer to “Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 62. 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 18: Capture Modes

    Select 3. Press button to select the desired setting. 4. Press the button to confirm your choice. Description Icon Still Image Mode Video Mode Audio Mode Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 19: How To Navigate Menus

    Resolution right through the menu bar. 3. Press the buttons to scroll up and down through menu options. 4. Press the button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 20: Setup Menu

    4. Press the button to exit the setup menu. Menu Button Setup Menu 1/3 Sounds Auto Review 3 sec. Power Save 1 min. Enter Date & Time Setup Language English Select Exit Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Sounds

    You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and Volume playback sound. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 22: Selecting Auto Review Period

    5 Sec. Date & Time Language 5. Press button. Select The auto review feature is disabled. 3 SEC./5 SEC. The length of time the picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 23: Power Saving Settings

    5. Press the button. 1/3/5 MIN. The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    Select 6. Press the button. NOTE: • If the battery is removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost. • This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 25: Setting The Display Language

    Select Exit Setup Menu Sounds English 4. Press the button to select the Auto Review Français desired setting. Power Save Español Date & Time Português Language Italiano 5. Press the button. Select Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 26: Resetting File No

    Start-up Image Format Format Select Exit Select SERIES The file number of a newly-captured picture will continue from the last number used. RESET The picture file number starts from 0001. 5. Press the button. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 27: Choosing A Startup Image

    5. Press the button. A hint window will appear on the left bottom corner of the LCD. Select 6. Press the button to confirm or 5/150 give up your choice. Set This? 2007/07/0118:59 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 28 System My image Select 15. Press the button to exit the menu. NOTE: The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory is formatted. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 29: Formatting The Internal Memory

    • With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted . • This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 30: Resetting To Default Settings

    4. Press to select “YES”. Reset All 5. Press the button. Select NOTE: The following settings do not change with this procedure: • Date & Time setting • Language setting • TV out setting Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 31: Turning The Information Display On/Off

    9999 Press Press Press ISO100 +2.0EV Press About Crossing Lines The crossing lines on the LCD helps check and lock the location of your subject when you frame it on the LCD screen. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 32: Video Mode

    You can not change the LCD status in the following situation: • Recording video clips or audio files • Playing video clips or audio files • Playing the slideshow • Viewing in thumbnail • Trimming a still image Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures

    Auto Focus Lamp blinks, there is difficulty in focusing the subject. Release the Shutter button, recompose the scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset the focus. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 34 4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image. 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures In Macro Mode

    2. Press the button and the icon appears on the LCD screen. Macro 3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. 9999 See page 33. AUTO +2.0EV Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures In Different Scene Shooting Modes

    3. Press the button to Select select the desired setting. 4. Press the button. 5. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 33. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 37 Soft Flowing Water Can take pictures with effects as smooth as silk. Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing. Building Enhance the edges of the subject. Text Enhance the black & white contrast. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 38: Using The Q Mode

    Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst Menu Face Tracking: Off / On Photo Frame: 10 frames can be selected Beep: Off / On Auto Review: Off / 3 sec. / 5 sec. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 39: Setting Flash Mode

    LCD screen. 9999 AUTO +2.0EV Flash The camera has five flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 40 NOTE: • Flash modes are only used in still image shooting. • Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 41: Setting Asm Mode

    NOTE: (Program) mode. Please see page 33 • ASM Mode can be only used in to set the camera to the “P” mode. • See page 42 to understand how each mode works. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 42 Under the manual exposure mode, you can set both aperture and shutter speed, and, therefore, you have complete control over the exposure system, including exposure compensation. Press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure and the selected exposure appears in red. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 43: Setting The Image Size And Quality

    1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. Super Fine Fine 2. Press the button. Normal Quality 3. Press the button to select (Quality). 4. Press the button to select the desired setting. 5. Press the button. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 44: Setting Light Metering

    Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area. Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 45: Setting White Balance

    Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash. For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be specified. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 46: Setting The Iso

    In the same lighting condition, the higher the ISO value 50/100/200/400 is, the faster the shutter speed will be. NOTE: • Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To get better images, use as low as ISO speed as possible. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 47: Setting Exposure Compensation

    EV value is better for dark-colored and shooting outdoors on a clear day. • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even if performing exposure compensation. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 48: Setting Self-Timer

    See page 33. NOTE: • This feature is only available in Still Image mode. • Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 49: Taking Continuous Pictures

    3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 33. NOTE: • The flash is automatically disabled in the (Continuous) mode. AUTO Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 50: Setting The Aeb

    1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button to select (Highlight). Highlight 4. Press the button to select the desired setting. 5. Press the button. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 51: Setting The Sharpness

    Increases contrast on the edge of the picture. But noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp, This is suitable for printing. Soften the edge of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 52: Setting The Photo Effect

    The images becomes greenish. Green Blue The images becomes bluish. NOTE: • This setting is available in Still Image and Playback modes. • The mosaic effect only can be set in Playback mode. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 53: Setting Date Stamp On/Off

    Description Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images. Date Only add the recorded date to printed images. Date & Time Add the recorded date & time to printed images. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 54: Zoom Feature

    “T” stands for “Tele” and “W” stands for “Wide”. Keep the button pressed, and the camera switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when it reaches the maximum optical zoom. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 55: Setting Stabilizer

    It effectively removes blur in the picture. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 9999 2. Press the (Stabilizer) button. The icon will be shown on the right side of the LCD screen. AUTO +2.0EV Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 56: Setting Face Tracking

    NOTE: • Press shutter button halfway showing green AF area means focus is completed. • Face tracking is powered by Arcsoft. • Under some environmental influences, face tracking function may be limited. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 57: Setting Photo Frame

    4. Press button to select the desired setting. Option Description Disable the AF lamp while recording images. Auto The AF lamp turns on automatically by half pressing the shutter button under low light conditions. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 58: Recording Video Clips

    6. Press the button to zoom in or out the subject. NOTE: • Digital zoom feature is not available in (Video) mode. • Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 59: Setting The Video Size

    6. Press the button. NOTE: is suitable for viewing on TV. is the default value, suitable for viewing on PC. is suitable for sending out as an attachment via e-mail. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 60: Recording Audio Clips

    (Audio mode). (See page 18) 2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording. 3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops when the current memory is full. 00:09:12 00:09:12 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 61: Recording A Voice Memo For The Desired Image

    • The voice memo cannot be added to a video clip or a protected image. • You can only delete the voice memo by deleting the image. • A voice memo may not exceed 30 seconds. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 62: Managing Pictures And Video Clips

    6. Press the button to set the image trimming. 7. Press the button again to trim the selected image and save it as a new one. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 63: Rotating The Displayed Picture

    5. Press the button to select the desired setting. 6. Press the button. Rotate Rotate Rotate Save Select Select NOTE: • The rotated image will be saved as a new file name. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 64: Changing The Image Effect

    6. Press the button. Select NOTE: • The resized image will be saved as a new file name. • Only a large size image can be resized to a smaller one. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 65: Reviewing Pictures And Video Clip Files In Thumbnail

    LCD screen. 1. Set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode. Slide Show 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button to select “Slide Show”. Select 4. Press the button. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 66 11. Pressing the stops the slide show. Continue Exit The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply. NOTE: This function is not available for the video clips and voice recording. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 67: Playing A Video Clip On Lcd Screen

    3. Press the button to start playing the audio clip. 4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop playing. 5/150 00:00:30 PLAY :PLAY 2007/07/01 18:59 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 68: Playing A Voice Memo

    3. Press the button to start playing the voice memo. 4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop playing. PLAY 00:30 :PLAY 2007/07/01 18:59 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 69: Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video And Audio Clips

    5. Select “Single” option and press the 5/150 button. 6. Press the button to select the desired setting. Protect? Lock 2007/07/01 18:59 7. Press the button to select another one and protect it . Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 70 LCD screen when you review the protected files. • Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • Formatting the internal memory or a SD card deletes all files, including the protected files. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 71: Deleting Pictures, Video And Audio Clips

    Delete a selected unprotected option. Delete all the unprotected files in the current memory. NOTE: • Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 72: Viewing Pictures And Video Clips On A Tv

    Start-up Image 6. Press the button to exit the menu. Format Select 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 73: Print Settings

    Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 75 for details. 4. Select print settings. Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 76 for details. 5. Printing Press the button to start printing. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 74 3. Press the button to select Start-up Image “USB”. Format Select 4. Press the button. 5. Press the button to select “PRINTER”. 6. Press the button to confirm your choice and press the to exit. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 75 SELECT NOTE: • “CONNECTING” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to the printer. • Do not connect the USB cable with the camera and printer until Printer mode is enabled. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 76 • Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips or other file besides images in the memory before printing. • Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer user guide for options available. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 77 Image Quality desired setting. Layout 3. Press the button. Paper Size The following quality settings are available: Select AUTO, FINE, NORMAL, DRAFT. AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 78 / 4”x6” / 8”x10” / Letter / 11”x17” / A0..A9 / Paper Size B0..B9 / Roll (L) / Roll (2L) / Roll (4”) / Roll (A4) Select AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 79 File No desired setting. Reset All 3 Press the button. Select AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model. Add the file name to the printed image. Print without the file name. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 80: Resetting To Default Settings

    Layout desired setting. Paper Size 3. Press the button. Select STANDARD Print settings differ according to the printer model. INDEX Print pictures as a thumbnail image. DPOF Print settings by DPOF format. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 81: About Dpof

    LCD screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the file contents. IMPORTANT! DPOF print settings can be configured for images on a memory card only, not for images in the camera’s built-in memory. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 82 6. Press the button. DPOF 7. Press the button to select the picture you Setup 2007/07/01 18:59 want to print out. DPOF 8. Press the button to select the number of print copies. Select Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 83 13. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing. 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 84: Using The Sd (Secure Digital) Card

    • Using the SD Card Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a Polaroid SD card (not included) (up to 2GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly.
  • Page 85 We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted Polaroid SD card (not included) for the t830 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable data or files in your SD card due to improper operation.
  • Page 86 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 87: Formatting A Sd Card

    Select IMPORTANT! • SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may not work properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your t830 camera. • Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before you format it.

  • Page 88: Copying Pictures, Video And Audio Clips To Memory Card

    With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only copied from internal memory to the memory card. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 89: Installing The Software Onto A Computer

    PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above. It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/directx. 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 90 For Macintosh Users: Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”. Install the software included. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 91: Software Included With Your Camera

    • Software Included with Your Camera The t830 software CD contains the following software: Polaroid t830 Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® to edit and print the Pictures.

  • Page 92: Computer System Requirements

    • 128MB RAM (256MB recommended ) • 500MB Free disk space • Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 93: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips To A Computer

    3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera. 4. An interface “New Hardware Found” will show on the computer desktop. 5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer automatically. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 94: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips To A Computer

    Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures, video or audio clips. 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 95 4. Double click the folder “DIGITALCAM” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”. 5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any subfolder inside. 6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and paste to the hard disk. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting Problems

    Driver”. not load. Check to see if the USB in your BIOS is activated. Please refer to Polaroid web site to activate the USB in the BIOS. I cannot upload images to my Connection failure. Check all cable connections are secured.
  • Page 97 Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m) Recorded pictures are not Removing the memory card Do not remove the memory card before the save saved in memory. before the save operation is operation is complete. complete. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 98 Wrong system selection. Change to NTSC or PAL. on TV. Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.polaroid.com Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 99: Getting Help

    Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, USA. 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.

  • Page 100: Appendix

    Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.15 m ~ 0.8 m) Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m) Exposure Control -/+2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.4 increments ISO Speed Auto,50,100,200,400,800,1600 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 101 - (W) 95.5 mm x (D) 57 mm x (H) 20 mm • Weight: Approximately 110g excluding batteries or card Operating System • For Windows Users: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me 2000, XP or Vista • For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2 ~ X Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 102: Storage Capacities

    SD card. Recordable Images Units: Images Resolution Quality 16MB Internal Memory 32MB SD 64MB SD 128MB SD 16:9 1734 1299 2602 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 103 3423 6961 12567 5135 10441 20946 NOTE: 3264 X 2448 3264 X 2176 16:9 3264 X 1836 2816 X 2112 2272 X 1704 1600 x 1200 640 X 480 Super fine Fine Normal Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 104 00:00:17 00:00:34 00:01:05 32MB SD 00:01:50 00:03:33 00:06:42 64MB SD 00:03:54 00:07:34 00:14:17 128MB SD 00:08:02 00:15:36 00:29:25 256MB SD 00:16:03 00:31:09 00:58:46 512MB SD 00:32:44 01:03:30 01:59:48 1GB SD 01:05:45 02:07:33 04:00:38 Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 105 64MB SD 00:48:28 128MB SD 01:36:52 256MB SD 03:10:59 512MB SD 06:28:07 1GB SD 12:58:22 NOTE: • The time format is XX:YY:ZZ - XX is hours - YY is minutes - ZZ is seconds Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 106: Uninstalling Polaroid T830 Driver (Pc Only)

    For Windows® 98SE Users: NOTE: The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE user only because only Windows 98SE needs to install the t830 driver. 1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid Digital Camera” program, then click “Add/Remove”.

  • Page 107: Camera Default Settings

    Still Image Mode Highlight Sharpness Normal Effect Date Stamp Photo Frame Face Tracking AF Lamp Auto Digital Zoom Video Resolution 320 X 240 Video Mode Metering Multi White Balance for Video Clips Auto Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 108 Setup Mode TV Out NTSC Computer Start-up Image Format Reset All Playback Mode Protect Slide Show 3 Sec. NOTE: The default language for the LCD screen may vary with the different shipment destinations. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 109: Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance

    NEVER attempt to open or disassemble the camera as this will affect any warranty claim. 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 t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...

  • Page 110: Regulatory Information

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  • Page 111 Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product. Polaroid t830 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 112 US 0907 Part No.: OM3580US001...

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