User Guide i533 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera www.polaroid.com Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Shutter button Flash Self-timer LED Power button Speaker USB port Microphone Lens 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. Playback mode button 11. Power / Auto Focus LED 12. Macro / Left button 13. Stop / Down button 14. Delete button 15. Wrist strap holder 16. Zoom in button 17. Menu button 18. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Flash / Right button 20. Set / Display button 21. Mode button 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 22. Tripod mount 23. Battery / SD card door 22 23 2 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Table of Contents Product Overview...........................................................................2 Table of Contents...........................................................................3 1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6 · Camera Package Contents .........................................................7 · Attaching the Wrist Strap..........................................................8 · Installing the Batteries...............................................................8 · Using Your Batteries .................................................................9 · Checking the Battery Level ......................................................10 · Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................10 2 Camera Settings........................................................................11 · Checking Camera Status ........................................................11 · Capature Modes.....................................................................11 · Playback Mode.......................................................................15 · Camera Modes.......................................................................16 · Capture Modes ......................................................................17 · How to Navigate Menus..........................................................18 · Setup Menu ..........................................................................19 · Adjusting the Sounds..............................................................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 · Selecting the Battery Type ......................................................29 · Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................30 · Turning the Information Display On/Off .....................................31 3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................33 · Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................33 · Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ................................................35 · Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................36 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Using the Q Mode ..................................................................38 Setting Flash Mode ................................................................39 Setting Self-timer ...................................................................41 Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................42 Zoom Feature .......................................................................42 Setting the Image Size and Quality ...........................................44 Setting Light Metering ............................................................45 Setting White Balance.............................................................46 Setting the ISO .....................................................................47 Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................48 Setting the AEB ....................................................................49 Setting the Highlight ..............................................................49 Setting the Sharpness ............................................................50 Setting the Photo Effect. .........................................................51 Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off............................................52 4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................53 · Recording Video Clips ............................................................53 · Setting the Video Size.............................................................54 5 Recording Audio Clips ................................................................55 · Recording a Audio Clip ...........................................................55 · Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image..........................56 6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................57 · Reviewing Pictures ................................................................57 · Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................57 · Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................58 · Changing the Image Effect ......................................................59 · Changing the Image Size ........................................................59 · Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail .................60 · Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ..................................60 · Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................62 · 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 4 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 7 Print Settings............................................................................68 · About PictBridge ....................................................................68 · Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................75 · About DPOF .........................................................................76 8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................79 · Using the SD Card..................................................................79 · Formatting a SD card .............................................................82 · Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........83 9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................84 · Installing the Software ............................................................84 · Software Included with Your Camera ........................................86 · Computer System Requirements...............................................87 10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................88 · Before Transferring Files..........................................................88 · Connecting to Your Computer..................................................88 · Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................99 11 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................91 12 Getting Help ...........................................................................94 · Polaroid Online Services ..........................................................94 · ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................94 13 Appendix................................................................................95 · Technical specifications ..........................................................95 · Storage Capacities..................................................................97 · Uninstalling Polaroid i533 Driver (PC only) ............................... 101 · Camera Default Settings........................................................ 102 · Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................... 103 · Regulatory Information.......................................................... 104 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 5 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i533 digital camera for your imaging needs. The i533 comes equipped with a powerful 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.5-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your i533 digital camera has: · · · · · A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 6 inches to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. Built-in flash with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Flash aways on, Slow Sync and Flash off). Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF. Large 2.5 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review. Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction of pictures. 6 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Camera Package Contents I533 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 i533 Quick Start Guide Registration Card Wrist Strap Polaroid i533 Camera Driver (PC) ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC) ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac) ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM (PC & Mac) User Guide (in PDF format) The CD-ROM includes Skin AA Batteries USB Cable Video Cable Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 7 · Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 2 · 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 9. 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. 1 2 3 a b b a 8 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA lithium or rechargeable Ni-MH. Limit the following activities that reduces battery life: · Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen. · Using the LCD screen to take pictures. · Excessive use of the flash. WARNING! · Batteries should be replaced by an adult. · Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries). · Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only. · Insert the batteries in the correct orientation. · Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately. · Do not short the supply terminals. · Do not dispose the batteries in fire. · Remove batteries from the camera when not in use. These instructions should be retained for future reference. Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 9 · 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. 9999 5M IN Battery power is exhausted. Please replace the battery. 2 50 +2.0EV · 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 i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 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. · Capature Modes 2 Still Image Mode 3 4 5 6 7 50 1 23 22 21 5M x4.0 9999 IN 20 19 2 18 17 16 +2.0EV F2.8 1/30 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 No. 1 2 Description Flash Mode Shooting Mode Icon , Ref. Page 39 , , , 36 5M 3 Image Resolution , , 16:9 ,3M , 1M , VGA 44 4 Quality , , 44 5 Sharpness , , 50 6 White balance , , , H, H, L , AUTO 46 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 11 No. 7 8 Description ISO Sensitivity Light Metering 50 Icon , , 100 Ref. Page 47 , 200 , 400 , AUTO , 45 9 Exposure Compensation Value ,-2.........+2 48 --- 10 11 12 13 Shake Warning Apeture Value Shutter Speed Focus Mark F2.8 to 5.2 1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec ----- --- 14 Highlight 49 15 16 17 Battery Power Level Date Stamp AEB , , 10 52 49 2 18 Self-timer Continuous Pictures , 10 , 41 41 19 Macro Mode 35 IN 20 Internal Memory --- SD Card --- 21 22 23 Number of Remaining Pictures Digital Zoom Factor Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 9999 X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 --42 42 12 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Video Mode 10 1 00:01:30 IN 9 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 No. 1 Video Mode Description Icon Ref. Page 53 2 Video Size , , 54 3 White balance , , , H, H, L , AUTO 46 4 Light Metering , , 45 5 Focus Mark --, , 10 6 7 Battery Power Level Macro Mode 35 IN Internal Memory 8 --- SD Card --00:01:03 --- 9 10 Remaining Recording Time Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 42 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 13 Audio Mode 1 00:09:12 IN 4 3 2 No. 1 Description Audio mode Icon Ref. Page 55 2 3 4 Battery Power Level Internal Memory SD Card Remaining Recording Time IN , , 10 ----- 00:09:12 --- 14 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Playback Mode 6 8 6/150 9 7/150 IN 1 2 5/150 5M IN 320 IN 7 +2.0EV AWB F2.8 1/30 4 18:59 2006/07/01 Play 18:59 2006/07/01 Play 5 18:59 2006/07/01 3 No. 1 Description Resolution 7M Icon Ref. Page --------- 2 3 4 5 6 DPOF Date & Time Recording info Battery Power Level Playback mode , , 10 --IN Internal Memory 7 --- SD Card --- 8 Protect 64 9 File Number / Total Number --- Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 15 · 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. Capture Mode Under this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the shooting environment. For more details, refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 33, "Recording Video Clips" on page 53 and "Recording Audio Clips" on page 55. Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. You 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 57. 16 Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. Selecting these three modes as follows: button to set the camera to 1. Press the capture mode. PROGRAM button to access the scene 2. Press the mode palette. 3. Press setting. 4. Press the choice. button to select the desired button to confirm your SELECT OK No. 1 Description Still Image Mode Icon 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i533 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 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. buttons to scroll up and 3. Press the and down through menu options. button to enter a submenu or 4. Press the confirm your choice. 5M 3:2 16:9 3M 1M 5M Resolution WB ISO 18 Polaroid i533 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 2. Press the (SETUP). 3. Press the 4. Press the button to choose button to enter the setup menu. button to exit the setup menu. SETUP MENU SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. Menu button 1/3 Enter Setup POWER SAVE DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT 5 MIN ENGLISH EXIT Polaroid i533 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 19 · Adjusting the Sounds You can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volume in Setup mode. 1. Access the setup menu. 2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection. 3. Press the or button. Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select English Exit 3 s ec 1 min 1/3 4. "START-UP" is the current selection. 5. Press the item. Sounds Shutter On 1 On or to select the desired START-UP Beep Volume 6. Press the setting. 7. Press the Shutter or button to select the desired Select Ok button. You can turn the shutter sound on and off in the Setup mode. When the shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the shutter button. You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the startup sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the camera. You can turn the beep sound on and 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 playback sound. Start-up Beep Volume 20 Polaroid i533 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. 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the REVIEW ). 3. Press the Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review 3 sec. 1 min 1/3 or