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Page 1: User Guide
12.0 Megapixel Digital Camera t1242 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™... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
• Charging the Battery ................19 • Turning the Power On and Off ............. 19 • Initial Settings ..................19 Setting the Language ...............19 Setting the Date & Time ..............19 • Modes....................20 Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 3 Using Manual Exposure Mode ............45 • Setting the Drive Mode ..............46 • Setting the AEB .................. 47 • Setting the AF Area ................47 • Setting the AF Lamp ................48 • Setting Sharpness ................48 Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 4 To protect files ................... 64 To protect/unprotect a single file ............65 To protect/unprotect multiple files............. 65 To protect all files ................66 To unprotect files ................66 • Red-Eye Correction ................66 Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 5 To connect your camera to a TV ............81 • Connecting the Camera to a PC ............81 • Connecting the Camera to a Printer ........... 82 10 Appendix ................83 • About Folder and File Names ............. 83 Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 6 11 Troubleshooting ..............85 12 Getting Help ................86 • Polaroid Online Services ..............86 • ArcSoft Software Help ................. 86 13 Specifications ................ 87 • Specifications..................87 • Camera Default Settings..............89 Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 7: Preface
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity
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 t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 9: Battery Information
Using an incorrect battery type may cause personal injury. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 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 t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 10: Introduction
2 Introduction 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 mega pixels resolution •... -
Page 11: Package Contents
Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido CD-ROM Quick Start Guide t1242 Wrist Strap Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs Battery Charger USB Cable Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 12: Camera Views
• Camera Views Front Flash Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp Zoom Lens Microphone Back LED indicator Mode switch LCD display OK button /4-way navigation control Menu button Function / Delete button Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 13 Power button Image Stabilizer button Shutter button Zoom Dial Bottom Tripod screw hole USB / TV Out Speaker Battery/SD card compartment Side Hand Strap Retainer Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 14: Camera Buttons
The table below lists the functions for these buttons: Face Tracking/ OK Button Rotate Button Flash Button Macro Button Display/Help Button Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 15 Full, None, Guideline and Help screen. Display/ 2. In the Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback. Down 3. In the Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 16: Camera Memory
All SD cards may not be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check the card’s specifications and take the camera with you. This camera requires the use of a Class 6 SDHC memory card for HD video recordings. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 17: Getting Started
SD card compartment. Please read “Battery Information” on page 9 before inserting/removing batteries. 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 t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 18: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card
5. Close the Battery/SD card door. To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push the card inward with your finger and release it. Pull out the card carefully. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 19: Charging The Battery
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to input the initial settings of your camera. First is the language setup menu. Specify in which language the menus and messages are to be shown on the LCD Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 20: Setting The Language
• Slide the mode switch to to view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The recording of a voice memo can be attached to images and is available in this mode. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 21: Using The Lcd Screen
Indicates flash settings. Self-timer / Burst Indicates drive mode settings. Zoom indicator Display zoom. Shots available Indicates the remaining shots available. Battery Indicates battery power level. Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 22 Indicates whether the face tracking feature is enabled. White balance Displays white balance settings. Metering Displays metering settings. Sharpness Displays sharpness settings. Quality Displays quality settings. Resolution Displays resolution settings. AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 23: Video Mode Screen Layout
Video size Display video size settings. Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control Key indicator button. Recorded time Displays recorded time. Recording status Indicates recording status. Indicates the pre-record feature is enable. Pre-record Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 24: Playback Mode Screen Layout
Battery Indicates battery power level. Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored. Recording information Displays recording information of the file. DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing. Resolution Displays image size. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 25: Playback Mode Of Videos
Indicates volume while playing. Video length Displays the total length of the video clip. Played time Indicates played time. Playing status Displays playing status. Capture photo Capture a screenshot and save the image. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 26: Playback Mode Of Audio Clips
Indicates where images (data) are stored. Recording information Displays recording information of the file. Volume Indicates volume settings. Audio length Displays the total length of the audio clip. Played time Indicates played time. Playing status Displays playing status. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 27: Changing The Lcd Screen Display
• Help screen - calls out functions/features of the camera buttons NOTE: LCD display cannot be changed for the following situations: • Manual exposure mode • Recording video or audio clips • Playing video or audio clips • Playing slideshow Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 28: Recording Photos, Videos And Voices
You may need to turn on the camera’s flash or enable the Image Stabilizer feature to get a better picture. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 29: Using The Image Stabilizer
See”Setting the Digital Zoom” on page 2. Rotate the Zoom dial clockwise/ counterclockwise optically zooms in/out to the maximum until it stops. 3. Release the Zoom dial. NOTE: • Digital zoom is not available when recording videos. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 30: Using Flash
• Flash is only available when shooting still images and not available in Burst and AEB modes. • Do not charge the flash while rotating the Zoom dial. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom dial if necessary. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 31: Setting The Focus Mode
Press the FUNC 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 an icon on the menu bar. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 32: My Mode
Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size 4000 x 3000 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 16:9 4000 x 2672 3264 x 2448 640 x 480 2592 x 1944 Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 33: Quality
As you adjust the settings, the LCD display displays the adjusted image when applying these EV settings. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. • The available settings are:0.0 +/- 2.0 in 0.3 increments. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 34: White Balance
This is considered “cool” lighting. Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust Custom the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 35: Iso
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater Center weight to the subject matter at the center. A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the Spot exposure is calculated. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 36: Color Mode
Vivid Green mountains and lawns to make them more vivid Captured image becomes bluish. Ideally used to record images like the Vivid Blue sky and the ocean to make them look more vivid. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 37: Using The Record Manual
1. From the Record Menu, press select Scene Mode. 2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selections. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 38 This feature is used to capture images with night scenery or very Night Scene dark background. Fireworks This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions. Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 39 This feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Pre-composition Recompose your scene with another subject in place and press the Shutter button to capture your image. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 40 My Mode of the Function Menu. In the Menu Options, the Auto mode is fixed and the other 5 items can display the most recent used modes. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 41: Using Smile Capture Mode
Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the detected scene mode. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 42 To activate Blink Detection 1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu. 2. Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the camera to focus on the subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is set. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 43: Using Blink Detection Mode
3. Move the camera as needed to adjust the positioning of the main subject as seen on the LCD display. 4. When ready press the Shutter button. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 44: Using Pre-Composition Mode
4. Press the shutter button to capture the image. • Using Manual Exposure Mode With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 45: Using Shutter Priority Mode
1. From the Scene menu, select Voice REC. The Voice Recording screen layout is shown on the LCD display. 2. Press the Shutter button to start recording. 3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 46: Setting The Drive Mode
Stops shooting when the Shutter button is released. Captures 30 images in a shot when the Shutter button is pressed. Speedy Burst Auto set Image size to VGA only. Captures an image without time delay. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 47: Setting The Aeb
The table below shows the available AF area settings. Icon Item Description Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame. Center The focus area is fixed on the center. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 48: Setting The Af Lamp
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available AF area settings. Icon Item Description High Sharpens the image. Normal Normal sharpness. Softens the image. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 49: Setting Saturation
2. Use the keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High Enhance the contrast Normal Normal contrast Reduce the contrast Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 50: Setting The Digital Zoom
Uses the optical zoom only. NOTE: • Digital Zoom is not available in Smile Capture, Video, and Voice Recording modes. • The maximum Intelligent zoom scale varies depending on the image type and resolution. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 51: Setting The Date Stamp
1 second on the LCD display. To set Auto Review 1. From the Record menu, select Auto Review. 2. Use the keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 52: Recording Videos
• Power save is not available in video recording or pause recording. Setting the Video Size Resolution The Video Size function icon appears only in Video Mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 53: Youtube Mode
YouTube Uploader. The maximum video file size is up to 1 GB. Most videos upload within 5 minutes (depends on your internet connection speed) When you record using the YouTube mode, the following standards are followed: Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 54: White Balance, Metering, Color Mode
Pre-Record will be canceled when one of the following should occur: • After recording starts. • Switch to Photo mode or Playback mode. • Any kind of menu is turned on. • Enter USB mode. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 55: Playback
LCD display at the same time. Searching numerous of images is much easier than using the single view navigation. To set 9-images mode 1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode 2. Rotate the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) once to enter 9-images Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 56 When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording. Icon Type Description Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file. File Error Indicates an error file. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 57: Zooming Images
7. To view the video frame by frame(forward or backward), press the key to pause playback, then press the keys. 8. Press the key to stop the playback. The LCD display shows the video frame image in Single navigation mode. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 58: Playing Voice Recording
4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume. Rotate clockwise (right) to increase volume/Rotate counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume . 5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 59: Playing Voice Memo
When paused, the play info will remain on screen except 6. Press the key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the image in Single navigation mode. NOTE: Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 60: Deleting An Image/Video/Audio
9. To close the Delete function and go back to viewing in single navigation mode, select Cancel. NOTE: The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 61: Setting Playback Menu
4. During a slideshow, press the OK button to pause slideshow. 5. Use the keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slideshow. 6. Press the OK button to apply selected option. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 62: Deleting Files
• Single. Select one file to delete. • Voice Only.Delete only the attached voice memo, the image is retained in memory. • Multi. Select multiple files to delete at the same time. • All. Delete all files. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 63: To Delete A Single File
Playback mode. NOTE: When you access the Delete Menu, the Voice Only submenu is disabled if the image you are viewing does not have an attached Voice Memo. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 64: To Delete Multiple Files
The Protect function lets you lock a file to protect it from being modified or accidentally erased. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 65: To Protect/Unprotect A Single File
OK button to mark/unmark the file clip for protection. 4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked. 5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears. 6. Select Yes. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 66: To Protect All Files
6. Press the OK button to start correction. 7. After completing Red eye correction, a menu selection appears. Select whether to: • Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 67: Voice Memo
• Color Mode The Color Mode function lets you edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited photos in this function are saved as a new file. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 68 Image appears to be the opposite of the original image. Neg. Mosaic Image is saved with mosaic tiles. Vivid Red Image is saved with reddish tint. Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint. Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 69: Trim
9. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes. NOTE: • Trim function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA. • All images will be trimmed in 4:3 ratio regardless of its original image ratio. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 70: Resize
• Save As. Save the new file as a new one. • Cancel. Cancel resize. 7. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes. NOTE: Resize function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 71: Setting Startup Image
2. Select Startup Image. The submenu appears. Availablesettings are as follows: • Single. Select a single image to mark. • All. Mark all images in the memory card. • Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default settings. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 72: To Set Dpof On A Single Image/All Image
3. Available settings are as follow: • Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one. • Save As. Save the new file as a new one. • Cancel. Cancel Radial blur. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 73: Using The Setup Menu
• Setting Sound Use the Sound menu function to control the sounds produced by the camera. 1. From the Setting menu, select Sound. 2. Adjusts sound settings. 3. Press the OK button to apply changes. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 74: Setting Power Save
12-hour time format. 1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and time value. By holding down the keys, the numeric values change continuously. 2. Press OK to apply changes. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 75: Setting Date & Time
If TV out is not set correctly, the image may not display properly on your TV. Available settings are: NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada, • NTSC Taiwan and others. • PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 76: Setting Lcd Brightness
Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset. • Date and Time • Language • TV Out • Custom White Balance data Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 77: Installing The Software Onto A Computer
The CD User Interface screen will automatically launch. (If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, you can open Windows Explorer, double click on the “Polaroid.exe” in the CD folder to start the setup. Click on each software interface button in order and follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 78: Software Included With Your Camer
• Software Included with Your Camera The t1242 software CD contains the following software: ArcSoft MediaImpression™: Manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. -
Page 79: System Requirements
HDD space: 500MB or above • USB port and CD-ROM drive 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 t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 80: Making Connections
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. Images are not shown on the LCD display. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 81: To Connect Your Camera To A Tv
image for printing. 2. Specify the number of copies. Use the key to increase/decrease number. 3. Press the Scene button to toggle between turning on/ off the date stamp. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 82 LCD displays “Now printing…”. • Or press Menu button to stop printing anytime. NOTE: After the printer has printed all the images that have been selected, disconnect the camera from the printer. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 83: Appendix
Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your PC. It may be unable to playback when 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 t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 84: Troubleshooting
The lens The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power extended. level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 85: Getting Help
Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw 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. Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 86: Specifications
Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin/ Soft Flowing Water, Food, Building, Text, Foliage, Auction, Smile Scene Mode Capture, Blink Detection, Pre-Composition, Love Portrait, Self Portrait, HDR, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure, Voice Recording Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 87 Lithium ion battery Operating Temperature 0º C - 40º C Operating Humidity 0% - 90% Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimensions 96.1 mm x 60.6 mm x 20.7 mm Weight 100g (no battery) Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 88: Camera Default Settings
Digital Zoom Intelligent Zoom Date Stamp Auto Review Setup Mode Sounds Sound 1 Power Save 1min LCD Save Date & Time YY/MM/DD Language English File Numbering Series TV Out NTSC LCD Brightness Normal Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 89 Playback Mode Slide Show Start Delete Single Protect Single Red-eye Correction Start Voice Memo Start Color Mode Normal Trim Resize Startup Image System DPOF Single Radial Blur Cancel Polaroid t1242 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 90 Questions? Need some help? 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: or visit www.polaroid.com.
- Page 91 US0410 Part No.: UM-t1242-US001 0420v6...