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Summary of Contents for Polaroid A550
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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide a550 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ www.polaroid.com... -
Page 2: Product Overview
13. Erase / Down button 14. Menu button 15. Zoom in button 16. Flash LED 17. Power LED 18. Wrist strap holder 19. Self-timer / Right button 20. LCD screen on / off button 21 OK button Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 3 22. Tripod mount 23. USB port 24. Battery / SD card door Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ..........28 • Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures ........31 • Setting White Balance for Pictures ...........32 • Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes......33 • Setting Self-timer ................34 • Zoom Feature ................35 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 5 9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ......66 • Before Transferring File..............66 • Connecting to Your Computer ............66 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ..........67 10 Troubleshooting Problems ..............68 • Troubleshooting ................68 11 Getting Help ..................72 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 6 • ArcSoft Software Help ..............72 12 Appendix ..................73 • Technical Specifications ..............73 • Capacity of SD Card ..............75 • Uninstalling Polaroid Digital driver (PC Only) ........78 • Camera Default Settings ..............79 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ............80 • Regulatory Information ..............81 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 7: Getting Started
1 Getting Started Incorporated with Polaroid’s sophisticated technology, your camera has these features, which offers a powerful range of high-end, easy-to-use functions in an exquisitely compact camera. It will allow you to capture that special occasion with life-like clarity and beautiful color renditions. -
Page 8: Camera Package Contents
Quick Start Guide a550 Skin 3 X AAA Battery USB Cable The CD-ROM includes Polaroid Digital Camera driver (PC) Arcsoft PhotoImpression® 5 (PC & Mac) ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 (PC) Wrist Strap /ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 4 (Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac) -
Page 9: Attaching The Wrist Strap
To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and the battery will eject out of the battery slot. Pull the battery with your finger in the direction of the arrow. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 10: Using Your Battery
• When battery power is exhausted, the icon appears on the LCD screen and the camera will turn off automatically. Please replace the batteries immediately. • We recommend user to use Ni-mh rechargeable battery for better battery performance. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 11: Turning The Camera On And Off
On LED screen turns on. Press the button again to turn off the camera. IMPORTANT! All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and adjusting settings for shooting and playback, are performed while the camera is powered on. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 12: Camera Setting
Key Setting Number of Pictures Auto* That Can Be Taken -Night Portrait -Sunset Battery Capacity x3.0 -Surf & Snow Full -B & W Adequate Digital Zoom Status Storage Media Empty Exhausted * Default Setting Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 13 White Balance - Auto - Daylight 2592X1944 - Cloudy 9999 - Tungsten -0.5 - Fluorescent Quality - High - Normal Exposure - Low x3.0 * Default Setting Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 14 640 x 480 - Stop Remaining Time 01:00:00 x3.0 Playback Mode Play Indicator Play Locked File Pause File Type 2592X1944 Still Image file Video file Time 10:01 Date 03/07/07 Folder number / File number 9999-9999 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 15: Camera Modes
Use the up and down buttons to scroll up and down, and use the left and right buttons to scroll left and right. Use the button to confirm your choice. The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 16: Setup Menu
Here we take the mode for an example. Press the button to access the Still main menu. Image Size Quality Exposure White Balance Press the button to select the Setup option. Setup Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 17 Setup Page 58 Format Page 18 Date/Time Auto Off Page 19 Beep Page 20 Setup Page 20 Frequency Page 21 Language Page 21 Date Stamp Page 22 Default Setting Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 18: Setting The Current Date And Time
“Date Setup”. Press the button. Press the button to adjust the value in the Date Setup field. 05/ 03 / 2007 Press the button to switch to the next field. 00:00:01 Press the button. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 19: Setting Auto Power Off
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions: • While the camera is recording a video clip. • While the camera is running a slide show. • While the camera is connecting to PC, printer. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 20: Setting The Beep Sound On / Off
Frequency press the button to give up confirmation and 50 Hz return previous. 60 Hz NOTE: For European users 50 HZ 60 HZ For United States users Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Date Stamp Select On or Off using the button. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window, and press the button to give up confirmation and return previous. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 22: Restoring Default Setting Settings
Select Yes using the button. Press the Default Setting? button to restore default settings and exit from the menu window. NOTE: Selecting No will cancel the operation and exit from the menu window. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 23: Switching The Information Display And Lcd Screen On And Off
The LCD Screen can be changed by pressing the button. Press Press x 1.0 x 1.0 LCD screen on with basic LCD screen on with basic LCD screen on with information and a histogram information display information display off Press Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 24: Video Mode
Playback Mode: 2592x1944 2592x1944 Press Press 10:01 10:01 11/11/06 11/11/06 9999-9999 9999-9999 LCD screen on with basic LCD screen on with screen with information display information display off basic information and a histogram Press Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 25: Shutter Button 1
Press the mode button to set the camera to the Still Image mode. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. 2592X1944 9999 -0.5 x3.0 Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 26: Setting Flash Mode
The icon (according to the flash setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. Now you can take pictures using the flash mode you selected. The flash will recharge after each flash picture. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 27 NOTE: Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can damage these components and interfere with the correct flash operation. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 28: Setting The Image Size And Quality
NOTE: 2592X1944 pixels is the default setting and optimal image size setting. It is recomended to use this setting for printing. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 29 Qualtiy Quality submenu. High Select the quality you prefer using Normal button. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window, press button to give up confirmation and return previous. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 30 Therefore, the number of picture or the length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 31: Setting Exposure Compensation For Pictures
EV is best for dark-colored subjects and for 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 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 32: Setting White Balance For Pictures
Select this Icon shown conditions setting on the LCD screen Automatic adjustment Auto Outdoor sunny day Daylight Cloudy Cloudy Indoors, illuminated by incandescent Tungsten light bulbs Indoors, illuminated by cool white Fluorescent fluorescent lighting Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 33: Taking Pictures In Different Scene Shooting Modes
Night Portrait night. Enhance the red hue for taking pictures of sunset Sunset images. Used for a high brightness scene like a beach or snow Surf & Snow For taking black-and-white pictures. Black & White Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 34: Setting Self-Timer
2-second self-timer indicates a countdown of two seconds. The Self-timer LED will blink before the picture is taken. 10-second self-timer indicates a countdown of ten seconds. The Self-timer LED will blink before the picture is taken. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 35: Zoom Feature
If you want to take a normal size picture, please use the button. NOTE: You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 36: Recording Video Clips
LCD screen. Recording automatically stops when the current memory is full. NOTE: • The zoom feature is not available during recording video clips. • The length of clips may vary with scene complexity. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 37: Setting Video Image Size
Please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 75 for further details. Resolution: 640 x 480 Approx. 50 seconds (7 fps) 320 x 240 Approx. 124 seconds (14 fps) Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 38: Setting White Balance For Video Clips
Select this setting Icon shown conditions on the LCD screen Automatic adjustment Auto Outdoor sunny day Daylight Cloudy Cloudy Indoors, illuminated by Tungsten incandescent light bulbs Indoors, illuminated by cool Fluorescent white fluorescent lighting Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 39: Managing Pictures And Video Clips
LCD screen with the latest displayed file highlighted. Use the buttons to select a thumbnail file and view it in full screen by pressing the button. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 40: Playing The Video Clip
Press the button to choose one Unlock All setting desired. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window, and press the button to give up your confirmation and return previous. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 41: Runing A Slide Show
Slide Show Silde Show submenu. Setup Use the button to select On. The slide show will run from the currently displayed picture after you press the button. Press the button to stop. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 42 Direction 9. Press button to select one setting desired. Backward Forward NOTE: The Slide Show will keep running as long as all the pictures or video clips stored in the camera are displayed. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 43 Press the button to enter submenu. Interval Press button to select one setting 1 sec desired. 10 sec 1, 10 seconds Every picture will continually exist on the LED at an interval of 1,10 seconds. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 44: Deleting Picture(S) And Video Clip(S)
Erase All Erase all pictures and video clips stored in the current memory. NOTE: • Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 45: Print Setting
Refer to "Camera/Printer Connection" on page 49 for details. Select print settings. Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 50 for details. Printing Press the button to start printing. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 46 Printing may resume once the problem is solved. NOTE: Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume once the problem is solved. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 47 The printer’s ink cover is open or not securely closed. NO INK CARTRIDGE No ink cartridge is loaded. SPECIFIED INFO IS TOO LARGE Image information is too large to process. FILE DECODE ERROR Picture format of specified image cannot be decoded Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 48 PictBridge option. Press the button. Connect the camera with the printer via a Please USB cable. Connect To Device Press the button. NOTE: To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge mode. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 49 “Please Connect To Device” screen. Or if you already have connected the cable to the camera, do not plug into printer until prompt to do so. Not following this sequence will result in connection failure. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 50 NOTE: The camera’s print settings are not supported by some printers. The LCD screen shows those settings that are available for the currently connected printer. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 51 Press the button to select “Default”, “On” or “Off”. Default OK 1/2 Default Print settings differ according to the printer model. Add the file name to the printed image. Print without the file name. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 52 Processing... Press button to confirm. Continue Cancel Press the button to return to the Print Setting window. File name and date stamp may not be printed or printed incompletely on certain sizes of paper. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 53: About Dpof
All Images All pictures in the memory card will be printed up to 99 copies for each picture. To print a single picture, press the left or right button to select the picture you Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 54 (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary from printer to printer model. NOTE: Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. 12. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 55: Using Memory
Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a Polaroid SD (not included) card (up to 1 GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly. - Page 56 SD card for your digital camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable data or files in your SD card due to improper operation. • As tests prove, your digital camera will work with most popular brands of memory cards. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 57 • Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, and contact your dealer or the nearest service provider. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 58: Formatting Memory
• When SD card is inserted, only SD card can be formatted. The option for format internal memory will be disabled. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 59: Copying Pictures, Video 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 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 60: Installing The Software Onto A Computer
IMPORTANT! To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re watching video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above. It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/directx. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 61 For Macintosh Users: Before you begin, close all other software applications opened 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 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 62: Software Included With Your Camera
• Software Included with Your Camera Polaroid Digital 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 PhotoImpression® 5 software to edit and print the pictures. -
Page 63: Computer System Requirements
128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) • 500 MB Free disk space • Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 64: Photoimpression® 5 Hot Plug Function (Pc Only)
When you connect the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression® 5 will launch on your desktop automatically. PhotoImpression® 5 will detect any new photos in the camera. Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 65 Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button to confirm. Click “OK” to start copying. The photos have been copy to the computer successfully. You can start to use the PhotoImpression® 5 to edit the photos. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 66: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips To A Computer
Plug Series Mini B of the USB cable into the port on your camera. An interface “New Hardware Found” will show on the computer desktop. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer automatically. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 67: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips
2. Double click the folder “Unlabelled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”. 3. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside. 4. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 68: Troubleshooting Problems
“Polaroid does not load. Check to see if the USB controller in your Digital Camera Driver”. BIOS is activated. Please refer to Polaroid web site for how to active USB controller in BIOS. I cannot upload images Connection failure. - Page 69 * For Win Vista user: Go to “Control Panel / Hardware and Sound / AutoPlay”, then set “Software and games” to “Install or run grogram” or “Ask me every time”. Click “Save” button to exit. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 70 The LCD screen is frozen Remove and re-install the battery or the camera while pressing or the camera is hanged. batteries to reset the camera. Your any buttons. valuable data stored in the camera will not be lost. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 71 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 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 72: Getting Help
Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922 E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp 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, Waltham, MA, USA. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 73: Appendix
Exposure Control -/+ 2 EV in 1/2 increments Shutter Speed Mechanical shutter 1/2000 sec. ~ 1/4sec. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent Storage Internal Memory - 16 MB - Supports SD card (1.0 GB) Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 74 • Size: 91 mm (3.58 inches)(W) x 59 mm (2.32 inches )(H) x 25 mm(0.98 inches)(D) • Weight: Approximately 87.5g excluding batteries or card Operating • For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, System XP or Vista • For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 75: Capacity Of Sd Card
• Capacity of SD Card Resolution Quality 16MB 32MB 64MB Internal Memory 2592 x 1944 High Normal 2048 x 1536 High Normal 1600 x 1200 High Normal 640 x 480 High Normal Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 76 2024 Normal 1243 2511 1600 x 1200 Super Fine 1755 Fine 1343 2714 Normal 1772 3579 640 x 480 Super Fine 1567 3110 6278 Fine 1134 2285 4531 9147 Normal 1637 3297 6539 9507 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 77 Therefore, the number of pictures and the length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 78: Uninstalling Polaroid Digital Driver (Pc Only)
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only because only Windows 98SE needs to install your camera driver. 1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid Digital Cam" program, then click Add/Remove . 2. The following dialog box appears, click "OK" to confirm removing the camera driver. -
Page 79: Camera Default Settings
Scene Shooting Mode Auto Self-timer Resolution 640 x 480 Video Mode White Balance Auto Date Format DD / MM / YY Setup Mode Auto Off 1 minutes Beep Sound Frequency 60 Hz Language English Date Stamp Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 80: Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. • NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera. • NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 81: Regulatory Information
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 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 82 US 0407 Part No.: OM3572US001...