User manual POLAROID I532

User Guide i532 5.0 Megapixels Digital Camera www.polaroid.com Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Shutter button Flash Lens Power button Self-timer LED DC IN jack USB / AV - OUT port Microphone 8 9. Speaker 10.Zoom out / Thumbnail button 11. LCD Screen 12. Power / Auto Focus LED 13. Zoom in button 14. Playback mode button 15. Menu button 16. Wrist strap holder 17. Mode button 18. Display button 16 17 18 2 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 19. Macro / Left button 20. Scene mode / Erase / Up button 21. Flash / Right button 22. Self-time / Continuous / Down button 23. Set / Adjust button 23 19 20 21 22 24. Tripod mount 25. Battery / SD card door 24 25 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started...........................................................................7 · Camera Package Contents .......................................................8 · Attaching the Wrist Strap ........................................................9 · Installing the Batteries .............................................................9 · Connecting the AC Adapter (Optional).....................................10 · Turning the Camera On and Off..............................................10 · Checking the Battery Power Level ..........................................11 2 Camera Setting.........................................................................12 · Checking Camera Status........................................................12 · Camera Modes .....................................................................12 · Capture Modes.....................................................................17 · How to Navigate Menus ........................................................18 · Setup Menu .........................................................................19 · Adjusting the Beep Sound Volume ..........................................20 · Selecting start-up Sound........................................................20 · Selecting Auto Review Period.................................................21 · Power Saving Settings ..........................................................22 · Setting the Date and Time .....................................................23 · Setting the Display Language .................................................24 · File No. Reset Setting............................................................25 · Choosing a Startup Image......................................................26 · Formatting the Internal Memory..............................................28 · Resetting to Default Settings..................................................29 · Turning the Information Display On/Off ...................................30 3 Taking Pictures.........................................................................32 · Taking Pictures in Normal Mode .............................................32 · Taking Pictures in Macro Mode...............................................34 · Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes...................35 · Setting Self-timer..................................................................38 · Taking Continuous Pictures....................................................39 4 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · · · · · · · · Zoom Feature.......................................................................40 Setting the Image Size and Quality..........................................42 Setting the Sharpness ...........................................................44 Setting the Photo Effect ........................................................45 Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off ..........................................46 Setting White Balance ...........................................................47 Setting the ISO.....................................................................48 Setting Exposure Compensation .............................................49 4 Recording Video Clips................................................................50 · Recording Video Clips ...........................................................50 · Setting the Video Size ...........................................................51 5 Recording Audio Clips ...............................................................52 · Recording Audio Clips ...........................................................52 · Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ........................53 6 Managing Pictures and Video clips ..............................................54 · Reviewing Pictures................................................................54 · Rotating the Displayed Picture................................................55 · Changing the Image Size .......................................................56 · Adding Stickers to a Still Image ..............................................57 · Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail..................58 · Running a Slide Show on the LCD Screen ................................59 · Playing a Video Clip on the LCD Screen ...................................61 · Playing Audio Clips ...............................................................62 · Playing a Voice Memo ...........................................................63 · Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips............64 · Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips..................................66 · Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV................................67 7 Print Settings ...........................................................................68 · About PictBridge...................................................................68 · About DPOF.........................................................................77 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 5 8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................79 · Using the SD Card ................................................................79 · Formatting a SD Card............................................................83 · Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ..........84 9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................86 · Installing the Software .........................................................86 · Software Included with Your Camera ......................................88 · Computer System Requirements .............................................90 10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To a Computer ...................91 · Before Transferring Files .......................................................91 · Connecting to Your Computer ................................................91 · Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................92 11 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................94 · Troubleshooting....................................................................94 12 Getting Help ...........................................................................97 · Polaroid Online Services ........................................................97 · ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................97 11 Appendix................................................................................98 · Technical Specifications ........................................................98 · Storage Capacities .............................................................. 100 · Uninstalling Polaroid i532 Driver (PC only) ............................. 105 · Camera Default Settings ...................................................... 106 · Using Your Batteries ........................................................... 107 · Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ......................................... 107 · Regulatory Information ........................................................ 108 6 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i532 digital camera for your imaging needs. The i532 comes equipped with a powerful 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.4-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your i532 digital camera has: · · · · · A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 2.6 inches to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. Built-in flash with five modes (off, on, red-eye reduction, Slow Sync and auto). Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF. Large 2.4 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review. Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 7 · Camera Package Contents I532 Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido First Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434 ML 0403 Part no.: OM837657 R1 Printed in China i532 Quick Start Guide Registration Card Wrist Strap Polaroid i532 Camera Driver (PC) ArcSoft PhotoStudioTM 5.5 (PC) ArcSoft PhotoStudioTM 4.3 (Mac) ArcSoft PhotoPrinterTM 5 (PC) ArcSoft PhotoPrinterTM 4 (Mac) DivX (PC) / DivX Doctor II (Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM (PC & Mac) User Guide (in PDF format) The CD-ROM includes Skin AA Batteries USB Cable Video Cable 8 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Attaching the Wrist Strap · Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 107. 1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it towards the camera to lock. Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 9 · Connecting the AC Adapter (Optional) Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the adapter. Connect the plug to the camera as shown and connect the adapter to the household power outlet. The camera automatically switches over to AC adapter powered operation. The AC adapter can be used with or without the battery in place. IMPORTANT! We recommend the user to use the AC adapter (optional, 3.3V/2.0A) to power the camera whenever connected to a computer. · Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Press and hold the 2. Press the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is activated. (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen. Battery power is full. Battery power is adequate. Battery power is exhausted. Please replace the battery. Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 11 2 Camera Settings · Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated. · Camera Modes Still Image Mode 2 x2.4 IN 50 +0.7 10 Icon Ref. Page No. 1 Description Macro Mode 34 2 Flash Mode , , , , 36 12 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com No. 3 Description Shooting Mode Icon Ref. Page , , , , , , , , , , , , , 35 4 5 Image Resolution Quality , , , 42 43 6 Sharpness , , 44 7 White balance , 50 , 100 , 200 , , AUTO , , AUTO 47 48 49 38 8 9 10 ISO Sensitivity Exposure Compensation Value Self-timer Continuous Pictures , , ,-2.........+2 2 , 10 , 39 , IN 11 12 Battery Power Level Internal Memory SD Card , 11 --- --41 X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 40 13 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar Digital Zoom Factor 14 Focus Mark --- 15 Light Metering , , 43 --- 16 Number of Remaining Pictures Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 13 Video Mode IN 00:01:03 No. 1 Description Video Mode Icon Ref. Page 50 2 Video Size , , 51 --- 3 Remaining Recording Time 00:01:03 14 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Audio Mode IN STANDBY 00:00:13 No. 1 2 Description Audio mode Remaining Recording Time 00:00:13 Icon Ref. Page 52 --- Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 15 Playback Mode 1 SET: 00:02:10 1/9 IN 2/9 IN 5 4/9 IN 2 2005/08/01 18:39 6 SET: 00:01:20 2005/08/01 18:39 2005/08/01 18:39 3 No. 1 Description Playback mode 4 Icon Ref. Page ---54 00:02:10 2005/08/01 18:39 4/9 00:01:20 ----------- 2 3 4 5 6 Audio Clip Length Date Time File Number Video Clip Length · Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. Pressing the PLAYBACK button switches between the Capture mode and Playback mode. 16 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Capture Mode Under this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This mode allows selecting the image and video settings according to the shooting environment. For more details, refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 32, "Recording Video Clips" on page 50 and "Recording Audio Clips" on page 52. Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. You also can add your favorite sticker and a voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 54. · Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. Pressing the Still lmage Mode IN button cycles through these three modes. Audio Mode IN Video Mode Press IN Press STANDBY 50 +0.7 5 00:09:51 00:01:29 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 17 · How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. Menu button 1. Press the or button to enter a menu bar and press it again to exit. buttons to scroll left and and 2. Press the right through the menu bar. RESOLUTION 3. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through menu options. 4. Press the button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. 18 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode 1. Press the button. or Menu button 2. Press the (SETUP). 3. Press the button to choose button to enter the setup menu. button to exit the setup menu. 4. Press the SETUP ENTER SETUP MENU SOUNDS 1/3 AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT 5 MIN Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 19 · Adjusting the Beep Sound Volume You can turn the beep sound on and off in Setup mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. 1. Access the setup menu. 2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection. SETUP MENU SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE DATE & TIME 5 MIN 1/3 3. Press the button. LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT 4. "VOLUME" is the current selection. 5. Press the setting 6. Press the SOUNDS or button to select the desired VOLUME START-UP SOUND 1 button. SELECT SETUP MENU SOUNDS OK · Selecting start-up Sound 1/3 1. Access the setup menu. 2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection. 3. Press AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE DATE & TIME 5 MIN button. button to select "START-UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT EXIT 4. Press the SOUND". 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the SOUNDS or button to select the desired VOLUME START-UP SOUND 1 button. SELECT OK 20 NOTE: This setting is also available in (Playback) modes. (Video) and Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Selecting Auto Review Period When the auto review feature is activated, the picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen for a certain period. SETUP MENU 1/3 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the REVIEW ). 3. Press the SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN or button. button to select ( AUTO DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT English EXIT SETUP MENU SOUNDS 1/3 OFF 3 SEC. 5 SEC. 4. Press the or desired setting. button to select the AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE 5. Press OFF 3 SEC/5 SEC button. SELECT OK The auto review feature is not activated. The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen for a certain period. (Video) mode. NOTE: This setting is also available in Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 21 · Power Saving Settings The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power. SETUP MENU SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. 1/3 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the (POWER SAVE). 3. Press the or button. or button. button to select POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT 5 MIN ENGLISH EXIT 4. Press setting. 5. Press the to select the desired SETUP MENU 1/3 1 MIN. 3 MIN. 5 MIN. SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT OK 1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. (Video) and NOTE: This setting is also available in (Playback) modes. 22 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setting the Date and Time 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press TIME). 3. Press or SETUP MENU 1/3 button to select (DATE & SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT 5 MIN button. 4. Press the or button to select a field, such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format. 5. Press or button to adjust the value in the field and select the date format. DATE & TIME 2005 / 01 / 12 09:38 YY/MM/DD SELECT OK 6. Press the button. button to exit the menu. 7. Press the NOTE: · If the batteries are removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost. · This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 23 · Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. SETUP MENU 1/3 1. Access the setup menu. SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. 2. Press the or button to select POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT 5 MIN (LANGUAGE). 3. Press the button. 4. Press the desired setting. 5. Press 6. Press the ENGLISH EXIT or button. button to select the SETUP MENU SOUNDS 1/3 English Français Español Português Italiano OK AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE DATE & TIME button to exit the menu. LANGUAGE SELECT 24 Polaroid i532 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · File No. Reset Setting Setting the file numbers in series for all taken picture on the internal memory or a memory card avoids the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the or button. to select ICON (FILE NO.). 3. Press the 4. Press the or button to select the desired setting. SETUP MENU 2/3 SETUP MENU 2/3