User Guide m737t 7.0 Megapixel Digital Camera DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITYTM www.polaroid.com Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Shutterbutton Flash Microphone Powerbutton PoweronLED Speaker AutofocusassistantLED Lens 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Zoomin/Tbutton 10.Modebutton 11.LCDtouchscreen 12.Scenemodebutton 13.Wriststrapholder 9 14.W/Zoomoutbutton/Thumbnailbutton 15.FlashLED 10 16.Menubutton 11 1 13 14 15 16 17.Battery/SDcarddoor 18.AV/USBport 19.Tripodmount 17 18 19 Polaroid m737t 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 Battery .................................................................8 · Using Your Battery ...................................................................9 · Charging the Battery .................................................................9 · Checking the Battery Level ......................................................11 · Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................11 2 Camera Settings........................................................................12 · Checking Camera Status ........................................................12 · Capture Modes ......................................................................12 · Playback Mode.......................................................................15 · Camera Modes .......................................................................16 · How to Navigate Menus ..........................................................16 · Setup Menu ..........................................................................17 · Setting Date and Time ...........................................................18 · Setting Auto Power Off ..........................................................19 · Setting the Beep Sound On / Off ..............................................20 · Adjusting Volume Control ........................................................21 · Setting the Display Language .................................................22 · Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .............................................23 · Adjusting the LCD Brightness...................................................24 · Turning Sequence Number On / Off ..........................................25 · Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................26 · Cancelling the Startup Image ..................................................27 · Setting Panel Calibration ........................................................28 · Choosing the Media for Storage ...............................................29 3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................30 · Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................30 · Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................32 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 · Setting Hot Key in Still Image Mode..........................................35 · Setting Flash Mode ............................................................35 · Setting Self-timer ...............................................................37 · Turning the Information Display On/Off in Still Image Mode.. ...39 · Taking Pictures in Macro Mode..... .......................................40 · Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................41 · Setting the ISO .....................................................................42 · Setting White Balance .............................................................43 · Setting Shutter Speed. ............................................................45 · Setting Light Metering.............................................................46 · Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression .........................47 · Setting the Sharpness ............................................................50 · Zoom Feature .......................................................................51 · Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off ........................53 · Specifying the Quick Review Period .........................................54 · Selecting Focus Area ..............................................................55 4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................56 · Recording Video Clips ............................................................56 · Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips .........................57 · Setting White Balance for Video Clips .......................................58 · Setting Video Resolution .........................................................60 · Setting Hot Key in Video Mode ................................................61 · Turning the Information Display On/Off in Video Mode.. ..........61 · Setting Video Resolution... ..................................................62 5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................63 · Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................63 · Protecting/Unprotecting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s)....................64 · Running a Slide Show .............................................................65 · Copy to Card ........................................................................66 · Copy from Card ....................................................................67 · Turning the Information Display On/Off in Playback Mode............68 · Setting On-Board Editor OBE ....................................................69 · Rotating the Displayed Picture .............................................69 · Image Cropping..................................................................70 · Color Enhancing the Image ..................................................71 · Red-eye Removal ...............................................................72 4 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Saving Your Pictures Using SAVE.........................................73 · Saving as Pictures Using SAVE AS... ....................................74 · Deleting Pictures or Video Clip(s) .............................................75 · Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................77 6 Print Settings ............................................................................79 · About PictBridge ....................................................................79 · About DPOF .........................................................................87 7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................89 · Using the SD Card ..................................................................89 · Formatting a SD card .............................................................92 8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................93 · Installing the Software ............................................................93 · Software Included with Your Camera ........................................95 · About ArcSoft Panorama Maker® 4 ...........................................96 · Computer System Requirements............................................. 100 9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .................... 101 · Before Transferring Files ........................................................ 101 · Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 101 · Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................. 102 10 Troubleshooting Problems ....................................................... 104 11 Getting Help ......................................................................... 107 · Polaroid Online Services ........................................................ 107 · ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 107 12 Appendix .............................................................................. 108 · Technical specifications ........................................................ 108 · Storage Capacities................................................................ 110 · Uninstalling Polaroid m737t Driver (PC only) ............................ 113 · Camera Default Settings........................................................ 114 · Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................... 116 · Regulatory Information .......................................................... 117 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 5 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid m737t digital camera for your imaging needs. The m737t comes equipped with a powerful 7.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color LTPS TFT LCD touch panel, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your m737t digital camera has: · · · · · · · A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 10cm to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. Built-in flash with 4 modes (Auto, Flash off, Flash Always and Red-eye Reduction). Free to edit your images and print your pictures by Pictbridge. Large 3.0 inch LCD touch panel for easier image preview and review. Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Touch-screen functions at your fingertip. User-friendly Hot Key function. 6 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Camera Package Contents 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 m737t Quick Start Guide Registration Card Rechargeable Li-battery Polaroid m737t Camera Driver (PC) Arcsoft Panorama Maker® 4 (PC & Mac) ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC) / 4.3 (Mac) ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM (PC & Mac) User Guide (in PDF format) AC Adapter The CD-ROM includes Skin Wrist Strap Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 7 · Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 2 · Installing the Battery One Lithium rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For detailed instructions on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Slide the block right as illustrated. Then release it, the door will automatically open. 2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Press the battery door downwards until you hear a click. 1 a b a a 2 3 8 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Using Your Battery Limit the following activities that reduces battery life: · Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen. · Excessive use of the flash. WARNING! · The battery should be replaced by an adult. · Use recommended or equivalent type of battery only. · Insert the battery in the correct orientation. · Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately. · Do not short the supply terminals. · Please dispose the battery properly. · Remove battery from the camera when not in use. These instructions should be retained for future reference. · Charging the Battery After purchasing and before its first use, charge the battery for 8 hours initially and about 2.5 hours for subsequent charging. 1. Install the battery as shown, and press the battery downwards onto the charger till you hear a clicking sound. Make sure the battery is securely seated in the battery slot. Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 9 2. Connect the plug to the charger as shown and connect the adapter to the household power outlet. Battery Charge LED in Red Battery Charge LED in Green Charge is in progress. Charge is complete. NOTE: · The AC adapter will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. It is recommended to disconnect the AC adapter from the charger when the battery charge LED turns green. · Only use the included AC adapter with the battery charger. Otherwise, damage may occur. Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with this camera. This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the case with all rechargeable batteries that ...