User manual POLAROID IZONE300

User Guide Digital Camera www.polaroid.com Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Shutter button Flash Viewfinder Power button Lens Self Timer LED 1. Viewfinder 2. Saving LED 3. LCD screen 4. Menu / Left button 5. Down button 6. Flash / Battery charge LED 7. Capture / Playback mode button 8. LCD screen on/off button 9. Up button 10. Set / Right button 11. Reset button M SET / 11 2 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 1. USB port 2. SD card slot 1. USB port 2. USB plug Docking Station Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ................................................................................ 7 · Camera Package Contents............................................................ 8 · Attaching the Hand Strap............................................................. 9 · Using the Docking Station ............................................................ 9 · How to Use the Tether (Optional).................................................10 · Charging the Battery................................................................... 11 · Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................15 · Reset Feature.............................................................................16 · Checking the Battery Power Level................................................16 · How to Navigate Menus ..............................................................17 2 Camera Setting ...............................................................................18 · Checking Camera Status .............................................................18 · Camera Modes .......................................................................... 20 · Drive Mode ............................................................................... 20 · Setup Menu .............................................................................. 20 · Formatting the Internal Memory.................................................. 22 · Setting the Current Date and Time ...............................................23 · Auto Power Save Setting ............................................................24 · Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ...................................................25 · Setting Frequency ......................................................................25 · Setting Display Language............................................................26 · Setting the Date Stamp On and Off..............................................27 · Resetting to Default Settings.......................................................27 · Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off.......28 4 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 Taking Pictures................................................................................29 · Taking a Picture..........................................................................29 · Taking a Picture with the LCD Screen Off .....................................29 · Setting Flash Mode.................................................................... 30 · Setting Self-timer .......................................................................32 · Zoom Feature............................................................................ 33 · Setting the Image Size and Quality ............................................. 34 · Setting Exposure Compensation ................................................. 36 · Setting the White Balance for Pictures .........................................37 4 Recording Video Clips ..................................................................... · Recording Video Clips ................................................................ · Setting Video Resolution............................................................ · Setting the White Balance for Video Clips.................................... 38 38 39 40 5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips..............................41 · Reviewing the Pictures................................................................41 · Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ......................41 · Auto Play...................................................................................42 · Playing the Video Clip ................................................................ 44 · Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)............................ 44 · Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s) ............................................. 45 6 Print Settings ................................................................................. 46 · About PictBridge ....................................................................... 46 · DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............................................... 53 7 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card .........................................................56 · Using the SD Card ......................................................................56 · To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory Card..........................................................................................59 8 Installing the Software onto a Computer........................................... 60 · Installing the Software............................................................... 60 · Software Included with Your Camera ...........................................62 · Computer System Requirements ................................................. 64 5 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer .................... 65 · Before You Transfer Files............................................................ 65 · Changing the Driver Type Between Mass Storage Mode and PC Camera Mode............................................................................ 65 · Connecting to Your Computer..................................................... 66 · Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...........................................67 10 Using the Camera as a Web Cam (PC Only)..................................... 68 · Setting up NetMeetingTM ............................................................. 68 · Start NetMeetingTM..................................................................... 69 11 Troubleshooting Problems...............................................................72 12 Getting Help..................................................................................73 · Polaroid Online Services..............................................................73 · Customer Support ......................................................................73 · ArcSoft Software Help................................................................73 13 Appendix ......................................................................................74 · Technical Specifications..............................................................74 · Storage Capacities .....................................................................76 · Uninstalling Polaroid izone300TM driver (PC Only) ...........................79 · Camera Default Settings ............................................................ 80 · Using Your Battery .....................................................................81 · Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance .................................................81 · Regulatory Information ...............................................................82 6 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 1 Getting Started The izone300TM camera has easy-to-use features. It has never been easier or more enjoyable to take digital pictures. Here are a few examples of what you can do with your camera. · · · · · Enjoy point & shoot operation. Adjust the resolution for print or email. Store pictures and video clips to the internal memory or a SD card. Playback of pictures and video clips on the LCD screen or on a computer. Send the pictures and video clips over the Internet to family and friends. Enjoy PictBridge directly plug-and-print experience. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 7 · Camera Package Contents First Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434 izone300TM Registration Card The CD-ROM includes Polaroid izone300TM Camera driver (PC) izone PhotoBase (PC & Mac) Microsoft® NetMeetingTM (PC) Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM (PC & Mac) User Guide (in PDF format) PDC iZONE Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido ML 0405 Part no.: OM837657 R1 Printed in China USB Cable Quick Guide Docking Station Pouch Hand Strap AC Adapter (Optional) USB Connector (Optional) Tether (Optional) 8 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Attaching the Hand Strap · Using the Docking Station Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 9 · How to Use the Tether (Optional) A rubber tether is included in the accessory kit of the camera. It offers a quick, simple, and secure connection between the USB connector and the AC adapter for battery charge. AC Adapter (Optional) Tether (Optional) USB Connector (Optional) Connecting USB Connector with AC Adapter 1. Put the jack of USB connector through one ring of the tether. 2. Put the plug of AC adapter through the other ring of the tether. 3. Connect the AC adapter with the USB connector. Electric current varies for different computers. Some computers may not provide a sufficient charging current. For a full battery charge or when you use the camera away from your computer, we recommend the usage of an AC adapter (DC 5V, 500 mA, with a 3.5 x 1.35 x 9 mm female plug, Positive Center) to charge the battery. Visit www.polaroid.com for detailed information on an adapter. 10 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Charging the Battery There are four ways to charge the battery. Please fully charge the battery for four hours before using the camera for the first time after purchase, and about three hours for subsequent recharging. NOTE: · It is normal for the camera to be slightly warm while charging the battery. · Electric current varies for different computers. Some computers may not provide a sufficient charging current. For a full battery charge or when you use the camera away from your computer, we recommend the usage of an AC adapter (DC 5V, 500 mA, with a 3.5 x 1.35 x 9 mm female plug, Positive Center) to charge the battery. Visit www.polaroid.com for detailed information on an adapter. · For a full battery charge, we recommend turning off the camera before charging the battery. · To get the best performance out of the battery, it is recommended the camera be kept charged at all times. Especially when not in use for a period of time, like over a month or so. · When the camera is connected to a computer, a message may prompt for installing the camera driver. (The message window varies for different Windows® OS) The battery can be charged without installing the driver. Click "Cancel" to close the message window. To install the driver, please refer to page 60 "Installing the Software onto a Computer" for further details. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 11 1. Using the USB cable via the computer · Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. · Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the camera. The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when battery is fully charged. izo USB Series "A" Plug connects to your PC USB Series "Mini B" Plug connects to your izone300TM Camera or Docking Station 12 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 2. Using the USB cable via the docking station. · Place the camera into the docking station. For further details, refer to "Using the Docking Station" on page 9. · Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. · Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the docking station. The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when battery is fully charged. 3. Using an AC adapter If your camera comes with the USB connector and the tether, follow method A for battery charging. A. Using an AC adapter and a USB Connector, via the camera (optional) · Plug the labelled end of the connector into the USB port on the camera. · Connect the AC adapter with the USB connector. · Connect the adapter to the household power outlet. The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when battery is fully charged. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 13 If your camera comes with an AC adapter like the diagram below, use method B for battery charging. B. Using an AC adapter, via the camera (optional) · Plug the labelled end of the AC adapter into the USB port on the camera. · Connect the adapter to the household power outlet. The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when battery is fully charged. The internal battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the case with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge held may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the internal battery, please visit www.polaroid.com for service instructions. 14 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the camera, fully press and hold the Power button until the LCD Screen is activated. Press and hold the Power button again and the camera will power off. NOTE: · Make sure that the Flash / Battery charge LED remains lighted before shooting. · The camera is designed with an automatic power-off feature to conserve battery life. After a specified period of inactivity, the camera automatically powers off. Pressing the Power button can deactivate this feature and turn on the camera again. · An indicator appears if battery power is low. Recharge the battery immediately. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 15 · Reset Feature In the rare situation that the camera locks up (usually in a very low power situation), we have incorporated a Reset button on the back of the camera that allows the camera processor to be reset without losing any images. To use the Reset button, simply depress the Reset button gently (holding for around 5 seconds) using a paper clip or ball point pen. The camera will power off automatically. It is important to note that the camera probably needs to be recharged immediately in order to avoid locking up again. M SET / Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen. Battery Battery Battery Battery power power power power is is is is full. adequate. low. exhausted. · Checking the Battery Power Level Reset Button 16 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the date/time and auto power off. M M SET / button to enter the menu bar. 1. Press the M Press it again to exit. 2. Press the Press the SET M button to select a menu item. or button to enter the submenu. DRIVE MODE D STILL VIDEO Press the button to return to the menu 3. Press the setting. or button to select the desired SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE SETUP 4. Press the SET button to confirm. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 17 2 Camera Setting · 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. Still Image mode White Balance Auto* Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Self-timer On Flash Mode Flash Off Auto Flash* Forced On Capture Mode Still Image* Video Image Resolution 2048 X 1536* 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Number of remaining pictures 2048 X 1536 0007 +0.3 Exposure Compensation Value Quality High* Normal Low SD Card Inserted Digital Zoom Status X1.0 Battery Level Full Adequate Low Exhausted * Default Setting 18 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Video mode Video Mode Recording Indicator White Balance For Video Clips Auto* Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 640 X 480 00:00:28 Resolution 640 X 480* 320 X 240 Remaining Time X2.0 * Default Setting Playback Mode Picture Looked File Time Date File Number 07:55 08/10/04 0024-0023 160 0 x 1 20 0 Histogram Video Clip Play Pause 07:55 08/10/04 0024-0023 02:10 Video Length Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 19 · Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. You can switch between them by pressing the Capture/Playback mode button at the back of the camera. M SET / Capture Mode Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according to shooting preference, and take pictures and video clips under the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 29 and "Recording Video Clips" on page 38. Playback Mode This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. For more details, please refer to "Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 41. 20 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Drive Mode The camera has two modes for taking pictures and video clips. Still Image Mode Video Mode You may switch between these two modes according to the following steps. 1. Set the camera to Capture mode . 2. Press the M button. DRIVE MODE (DRIVE 3. Press the or button to select D STILL MODE). VIDEO 4. Press the 5. Press he 6. Press the SET or SET NOTE: · Still Image mode is the default capture mode. · This setting is also available in Video mode. button. button to select the desired drive mode. button. Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the M button. SETUP (SETUP). 3. Press the or button to select FORMAT SET button. 4. Press the DATE/TIME AUTO OFF 5. Press the or button to select the desired BEEP setting. FREQUENCY SETUP LANGUAGE · Setup Menu Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 21 · Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. SETUP 2. Access the Setup menu. FORMAT DATE/ TIME 3. Press the or button to select "FORMAT". AUTO OFF 4. Press the SET button. BEEP FREQUENCY : SET 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. REALLY WANT TO FORMAT? FORMAT CANCEL OK NOTE: · Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you format it. · Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those that are protected. · With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted when a memory card is inserted. 22 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setting the Current Date and Time 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the camera to Still Image mode. Access the Setup menu. Press the or button to select "DATE/TIME". Press the SET button. SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY : SET Setting the date format 5. Press the or button to select "DATE FORMAT". 6. Press the SET button. DATE/TIME SETUP DATE FORMAT : SET 7. Press the setting. 8. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. DATE FORMAT DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY YY/MM/DD : SET Setting the date and time button to select "SETUP". 5. Press the or 6. Press the SET button. DATE/TIME SETUP DATE FORMAT : SET 7. Press the the field. 8. Press the 9. Press the or M button to adjust the value in button to switch to the next field. button. SETUP DD/MM/YY 00/00/00 00:00:00 EXIT : SET SET Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 23 · Auto Power Save Setting The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve battery power. OFF The power save feature is not activated. 1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. You can change the power save setting according to the following steps: 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. SETUP 2. Access the Setup menu. FORMAT 3. Press the or button to select "AUTO OFF". DATE/TIME AUTO OFF 4. Press the SET button. BEEP FREQUENCY 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. OFF 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN : SET AUTO OFF : SET NOTE: · Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions. - While an auto play is undergoing. - While the camera's USB port is connected to a computer or other external devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device. · The LCD screen automatically goes to hibernation after one minute of inactivity. Press any button, except the Power button, to re-activate the LCD screen. 24 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setting the Beep Sound On/Off You can turn the beep sound on and off. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. SETUP 2. Access the Setup menu. FORMAT 3. Press the or button to select "BEEP". DATE/TIME 4. Press the SET button. AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY : SET 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. BEEP ON OFF : SET · Setting Frequency In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US and 50Hz for Europe. SETUP 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. FORMAT DATE/TIME 2. Access the Setup menu. AUTO OFF 3. Press the or button to select BEEP "FREQUENCY". FREQUENCY 4. Press the SET button. : SELECT : SET 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. FREQUENCY 50 Hz 60 hz : SET Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 25 · Setting Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. SETUP 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. DATE/TIME 2. Access the Setup menu. AUTO OFF 3. Press the or button to select "LANGUAGE". BEEP FREQUENCY 4. Press the SET button. LANGUAGE : SET 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO : SET 26 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setting the Date Stamp On and Off Use the date stamp to imprint the date on your pictures. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Access the Setup menu. 3. Press the or button to select "DATE STAMP". 4. Press the SET button. SETUP AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE DATE STAMP : SET 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. ON OFF DATE STAMP NOTE: This setting is configured for images only. : SET · Resetting to Default Settings You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera default settings by the following steps. Please refer to "Camera Default Settings" on page 80 for more details. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. SETUP 2. Access the Setup menu. FREQUENCY LANGUAGE 3. Press the or button to select "DEFAULT". DATE STAMP 4. Press the SET button. TWAIN DRIVER DEFAULT 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the or SET button to select the desired button. NO YES : SET DEFAULT SETTING? OK Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 27 · Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off button each time switches the LCD screen to the next Pressing the display mode in the following sequence. Capture mode 2048 X 1536 10 Press 2048 X 1536 10 Press H H X0.1 X0.1 Press Press Playback mode 2048 X 1536 Press 07:55 08/10/04 0024-0023 Press 07:55 08/10/04 0024-0023 Press 28 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, please read this note first: Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash · Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures. · Always make sure that the sun or other light source is in front of the subject. · Taking a Picture Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 feet to infinity (1 meter to infinity). 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder. 3. Hold the camera steady. Press the shutter button completely down to take a picture. A beep will sound (if the beep sound is turned on) when a picture is taken. NOTE: Make sure that the Flash / Battery charge LED remains lighted before shooting. · Taking a Picture with the LCD Screen Off You can also take a picture with the LCD screen off. The procedure is the same as above but frame your subject using the viewfinder instead. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 29 · Setting Flash Mode 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Pressing the Flash button cycles through the flash modes in the following sequence. When you press the Flash button, the icon (according to the flash setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. You can now take pictures using the flash mode you have selected. The flash will recharge after each flashed picture. The flash range is approximately 3.2 feet to 4.9 feet (1 to 1.5 meters). 30 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com The camera has three flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. When shooting under these conditions: The flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictures, or where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting towards a reflective surface, such as a window or a mirror. If there is not enough light when using this setting, your pictures may turn out dark. The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures. The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it indoors in low light. Select this mode Icon shown on the LCD screen Flash Off Auto Flash Forced On NOTE: · Flash modes are not available in Video mode. · Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with the correct flash operation. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 31 · Setting Self-timer Your camera is designed with a self-timer function, which allows you to take pictures with a 10-second built-in timer. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the M button. (SELF 3. Press the or button to select TIMER). 4. Press the SET button. 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the SELF TIMER ON OFF or SET button to select the desired button. SELF TIMER ON OFF : SET 7. The icon will appear on the LCD screen. NOTE: To disable the self-timer function, repeat the above steps and select "OFF". 2048 X 1536 10 +1.5 H 8. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewfinder. 9. Press the shutter button to take a picture. The camera beeps (if the beep sound is turned on) and the Self-timer LED blinks. NOTE: Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function. 32 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Zoom Feature Your camera is designed with 3X digital zoom. This feature lets you zoom in on the central area of a photo and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture. 1. Set the camera to Capture mode . 2. Press the button to zoom in. Press the button to zoom out. The zoom factor is shown on the LCD screen. 2048 X 1536 10 +1.5 H M SET / Digital Zoom Factor For the digital zoom feature, the viewfinder does not reflect the actual zoomed image. We recommend the user to use the LCD screen to monitor the zoom factor. NOTE: · You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. · The zoom feature is not available during recording video clips at 320 x 240 pixels. Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 33 · Setting the Image Size and Quality Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression produces better quality but occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger size and fine quality are better for printing. Image Size Setting 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. D IMAGE SIZE 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 2. Press the 3. Press the SIZE). 4. Press the M button. or button to select (IMAGE SET button. IMAGE SIZE D button to select 5. Press the or the desired setting. 6. Press the SET button. 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 : SELECT : SET NOTE: It is recommended to use the 2048 x 1536 resolution for printing. 34 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Quality Setting 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the M button. (QUALITY). 3. Press the or button to select 4. Press the SET button. 5. Press the or button to select the desired setting. 6. Press the SET button. QUALITY D HIGH NORMAL LOW QUALITY D HIGH NORMAL LOW Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 35 · Setting Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the M button. 3. Press the or button to select (EXPOSURE). 4. Press the SET button. 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the EXPOSURE D AUTO or SET button to select the desired button. D EXPOSURE +0.3 NOTE: · A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A lower EV value 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 after performing exposure compensation. : SET 36 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setting the White Balance for Pictures Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in a picture appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the M button. 3. Press the or (WHITE button to select BALANCE). 4. Press the SET button. 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the WHITE BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT or SET button to select the desired button. WHITE BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT When shooting under these conditions: Automatic adjustment Outdoor daylight Cloudy Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting Select this setting Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 37 4 Recording Video Clips NOTE: Change the drive mode from Still Image mode to Video mode before recording video clips, since Still Image mode is the default capture mode. Please refer to "Drive Mode" on page 21 for more details. · Recording Video Clips Use the Video mode to record video clips. The recording time displayed on the LCD screen will decrease and the icon will blink while recording. 1. Set the camera to Video mode. 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. 3. Press the shutter button completely down to start recording. 4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Recording stops when the current memory is full. Recording Indicator 640 X 480 00:12:58 38 Polaroid izone300TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setting Video Resolution Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video clip quality depends on the file resolution that the camera applies when the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality which occupies more memory space. 1. Set the camera to Video mode. 2. Press the M button. 3. Press the or button to select SIZE). 4. Press the SET button. 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the IMAGE SIZE D (IMAGE SETUP 640 X 480 320 X 240 or