Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
User Guide
i532 5.0 Megapixels Digital Camera
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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
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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
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19. Macro / Left button 20. Scene mode / Erase / Up button 21. Flash / Right button 22. Self-time / Continuous / Down button 23. Set / Adjust button
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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· Camera Package Contents
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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
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· 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.
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· 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
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2. Press the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is activated.
(POWER) button again to turn the power off.
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· 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.
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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
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