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User Guide Digital Camera www.polaroid.com Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Shutter button Flash Self-timer LED Power button Lens Earphone jack Front View 7. Flash/Battery charge LED 8. Image Saving LED 9. Capture/Playback/MP3 mode button 10. LCD screen on/off button 11. Menu/Left button 12. LCD screen 13. Up/Previous button 14. Right/Flash/Play/Pause button 15. Reset button 16. Down/Next button Back View 2 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 17. Hand Strap Holder 18. SD card slot 19. Tripod mount 20.USB port 17 18 Side View 19 20 21. USB plug 22.USB port 23.Tripod mount 21 22 23 Docking Station Polaroid izone550TM 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 · Charging the Battery...................................................................10 · Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................14 · Reset Feature.............................................................................15 · Checking the Battery Power Level................................................15 · How to Navigate Menus ..............................................................16 2 Camera Setting ...............................................................................17 · Checking Camera Status .............................................................17 · Camera Modes .......................................................................... 22 · Drive Mode ................................................................................23 · Setup Menu ...............................................................................24 · Formatting the Internal Memory...................................................25 · Setting the Current Date and Time ...............................................25 · Auto Power Save Setting ............................................................27 · Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ...................................................28 · Setting Frequency ......................................................................29 · Setting Display Language........................................................... 30 · Setting the Date Stamp On and Off..............................................31 · Resetting to Default Settings.......................................................32 · Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off...... 33 3 Taking Pictures............................................................................... 35 · Taking a Picture......................................................................... 35 · Setting Flash Mode.................................................................... 36 · Setting Self-timer ...................................................................... 38 · Zoom Feature............................................................................ 39 · Setting the Image Size and Quality ............................................. 40 · Setting Exposure Compensation ..................................................42 · Setting the White Balance for Pictures ........................................ 43 4 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 4 Recording Video Clips ..................................................................... 44 · Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 44 · Setting Video Resolution............................................................ 45 · Setting the White Balance for Video Clips.................................... 46 5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips..............................47 · Reviewing the Pictures................................................................47 · Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ......................47 · Auto Play.................................................................................. 48 · Playing the Video Clip .................................................................51 · Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).............................52 · Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s) ............................................. 53 6 Listening to the Music..................................................................... 54 · Adding and Removing the Songs to and from the Camera.............. 54 · Listening to the Music .................................................................55 · Key Lock Feature ........................................................................55 · Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................56 · Setting Repeat On/Off ................................................................56 7 Print Settings ..................................................................................57 · About PictBridge ........................................................................57 · DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............................................... 58 8 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card .........................................................67 · Using the SD Card ......................................................................67 · To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory Card..........................................................................................70 9 Installing the Software onto a Computer............................................71 · Installing the Software................................................................71 · Software Included with Your Camera ...........................................73 · Computer System Requirements ..................................................75 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 5 10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer ...................76 · Before You Transfer Files.............................................................76 · Connecting to Your Computer......................................................77 · Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...........................................78 11 Troubleshooting Problems.............................................................. 80 12 Getting Help................................................................................. · Polaroid Online Services............................................................. · Customer Support ..................................................................... · ArcSoft Software Help............................................................... 84 84 84 84 13 Appendix ..................................................................................... 85 · Technical Specifications............................................................. 85 · Storage Capacities .....................................................................87 · Uninstalling Polaroid izone550TM driver (PC Only) .......................... 90 · Camera Default Settings .............................................................91 · Using Your Battery .....................................................................92 · Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance .................................................92 · Regulatory Information .............................................................. 93 6 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 1 Getting Started The izone550TM digital camera is thinner yet more powerful than any Polaroid digital camera ever before. It is handsome, compact, smart enough to pose as a fashion accessory. Inside, it has got the high resolution and advanced performance to get your pictures noticed. · · · · · · · Snow white color with refined surface finish New large 2.0-inch LCD screen for easy image preview and playback First in the Polaroid brand to include a MP3 feature With 5.0 megapixels to capture and print every detail Selectable image size, quality, exposure compensation and white balance Effortless plug-and-printing and downloads It offers everything in the box you need to create and edit images that will amaze you. Polaroid izone550TM 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 izone550TM Registration Card PDC iZONE The CD-ROM includes Polaroid izone550TM Camera driver (PC) izoneTM PhotoBase® (PC & Mac) ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® (PC & Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM (PC & Mac) User Guide (in PDF format) 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 Start Guide Docking Station Pouch Hand Strap AC Adapter Earphone 8 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Attaching the Hand Strap · Using the Docking Station Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 9 · Charging the Battery There are four ways to charge the battery. Fully charge the battery for 3 hours with the camera powered off, and for 6 hours with the camera powered on. IMPORTANT: · 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 (included, DC 5V, 800 mA, with a USB plug) 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 71 "Installing the Software onto a Computer" for further details. 10 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 1. Using the AC adapter via the camera · 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. 2. Using the AC adapter 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 AC adapter into the USB port on the docking station. · 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 izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 11 3. 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. USB Series "A" Plug connects to your PC USB Series "Mini B" Plug connects to your izone550TM Camera or Docking Station 12 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 4. 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. 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. Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 13 · Turning the Camera On and Off hold the To turn on the camera, fully press and button until the LCD Screen is activated. Press and hold the 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. 14 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · 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 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. Reset Button · Checking the Battery Power Level 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. Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 15 · 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. button to enter the 1. Press the menu bar. Press it again to exit. or 2. Press the button to select a menu item. Press the button to enter the submenu. Press the menu DRIVE MODE D STILL VIDEO button to return to the 3. Press the button to select the or desired setting. SETUP SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE abc 4. Press the button to confirm. 16 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 2 Camera Setting · Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera's LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means particular feature is not activated. Still Image Mode 1 2 3 4 5 X1.0 2048 X 1536 0007 +0.5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No. 1 Description Still Image mode Icon Ref. Page * * --36 2 3 Flash Mode White Balance * 43 4 Self-timer 38 X1.0......X4.0 39 5 Digital Zoom Status Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 17 No. 6 Description Image Resolution Icon 2592 x 1944* 2304 X 1728 2048 X 1536 640 X 480 0007 -2......+2 Ref. Page 40 7 8 9 Numbers of Remaining Pictures Exposure Compensation Value Quality --42 * 41 --15 10 11 SD Card Inserted Battery Power Level * Default Setting 18 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Video Mode 1 2 640 X 480 00:00:28 3 4 X2.0 No. 1 2 3 4 Description Video Mode Recording Indicator Video Resolution Remaining Time Icon Ref. Page --44 640 X 480* 320 X 240 00:00:28 45 --- * Default Setting Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 19 Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 5 07:55 08/10/04 0024-0023 160 0 x 1 20 0 00:02:10 7 8 6 07:55 08/10/04 0024-0023 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description File Type Locked File Time Date File Number Histogram 07:55 08/10/04 Icon Ref. Page --52 ------34 0024-0023 7 8 Video Length Play Pause 00:02:10 ------- 20 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com MP3 Mode MP3 3 3:43 4:02 4:15 1 1.MP3 2.MP3 3.MP3 2 No. 1 2 Play List Volume Description Icon MP3....3:43 4 Ref. Page 56 56 3 4 Repeat Play Bar Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 21 · Camera Modes The camera has three working modes, Capture mode, Playback mode and MP3 mode. You can cycle through them by pressing the Capture / Playback / MP3 mode button at the back of the camera. 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 35 and "Recording Video Clips" on page 44. 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 47. MP3 Mode This mode allows playing or repeat playing MP3 files and turning the volume up or down. For more details, please refer to "Listening to the Music" on page 54. 22 Polaroid izone550TM 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 button. DRIVE MODE STILL VIDEO D 3. (DRIVE MODE) is the current selection. 4. Press the 5. Press the 6. Press the button. or button to select the desired drive mode. button. NOTE: · Still Image mode is the default capture mode. · This setting is also available in Video mode. Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 23 · Setup Menu Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. or button to select SETUP SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE abc 3. Press the (SETUP). 4. Press the 5. Press the setting. button. or button to select the desired 24 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · 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. 3. "FORMAT" is the current selection. 4. Press the 5. Press the setting. button. FORMAT DATE/ TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY : SET or button to select the desired REALLY WANT TO FORMAT? 6. Press the button. 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. · Setting the Current Date and Time 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Access the Setup menu. 3. Press the or SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY : SET button to select "DATE/TIME". 4. Press the button. Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 25 Setting the date format 5. Press the button to select "DATE or FORMAT". DATE/TIME SETUP DATE FORMAT 6. Press the button. 7. Press the setting. 8. Press the or button to select the desired DD/MM/YY MMDD/YY YY/MM/DD : SET DATE FORMAT button. Setting the date and time 5. "SETUP" is the current selection. 6. Press the button. : SET DATE/TIME SETUP DATE FORMAT 7. Press the the field. or button to adjust the value in : SET 8. Press the button to switch to the next field. button. SETUP DD/MM/YY 00/00/00 00:00:00 EXIT : SET 9. Press the 26 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · 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 DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY : SET 3. Press the or button to select "AUTO OFF". SETUP 4. Press the 5. Press the setting. button. or button to select the desired AUTO OFF OFF 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 6. Press the button. : 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. Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 27 · 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. 3. Press the or button to select "BEEP". SETUP 4. Press the 5. Press the setting. button. or FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY : SET button to select the desired BEEP ON OFF 6. Press the button. : SET 28 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · 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. 2. Access the Setup menu. button to select 3. Press the or "FREQUENCY". 4. Press the 5. Press the setting. button. FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY : SET FREQUENCY 50 HZ 60 HZ or button to select the desired 6. Press the button. : SET Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 29 · Setting Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Access the Setup menu. 3. Press the or "LANGUAGE". SETUP DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE abc : SET button to select 4. Press the 5. Press the setting. 6. Press the button. or button to select the desired LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL : SET button. 30 Polaroid izone550TM 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 STAMP". or SETUP button to select "DATE AUTO OFF BEEP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE abc DATE STAMP : SET 4. Press the 5. Press the setting. button. or button to select the desired DATE STAMP ON OFF 6. Press the button. NOTE: This setting is configured for images only. : SET Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 31 · 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 91 for more details. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Access the Setup menu. 3. Press the or "DEFAULT". SETUP BEEP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE abc DATE STAMP DEFAULT : SET button to select 4. Press the button. or button to select 5. Press the the desired setting. DEFAULT SETTING? 6. Press the button. NO YES OK 32 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · 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 Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 33 About Histogram A histogram shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images. The more the clippings on the left, the darker the image. The more the clippings on the right, the brighter the image. Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value if the image is too dark. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright. Checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for subsequent shots. 2592 X 1944 0005 H 34 Polaroid izone550TM 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. 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. Polaroid izone550TM Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 35 · 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).

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