User manual POLAROID M737T

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 the actual charge held may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www. polaroid.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries. 10 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · 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 low. Battery power is exhausted. Please replace the battery. M 00001 3072X2304 100 1 X2.0 W F5.2 1/8 T · Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Press the the camera. 2. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. (POWER) button to turn on Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 11 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. · Capture Modes Still Image Mode 1 2 3 4 M 00001 3072X2304 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 100 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 X2.0 W F5.2 1/8 T 13 16 15 14 No. Description Icon Ref. Page 1 Shooting Mode 32 2 3 4 Flash Mode Self-timer Macro Mode A, ,, , 34 37 40 , 12 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com No. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Description Number of Remaining Picture Image size Compression Sharpness Focus Frame Shake Warning Hot Key Histogram Internal Memory/ SD Card Optical & Digital Zoom Bar Current Shutter Speed F No. Battery Power Level Digital Zoom Indicator Light Metering Shutter Speed White Balance ISO Sensitivity Exposure Compensation Value 1/8 F 5.2 / 00001 3072 X 2304 , , , , Icon Ref. Page 47 48 50 35 29 51 45 X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 52 46 Auto, 1, 1/2....1/1000 45 43 42 41 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 13 Video Mode 2 1 00:00:03 640X480 3 4 No. 1 2 3 4 Video Mode Description Icon Ref. Page 56 56 Record Indicator RecordingTime Video Size 00:00:03 640 X 480 / 320 X 240 56 60 14 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Playback Mode 2 1 7 100-0001 3072X2304 3 4 100-0002 8 5 07/01/01 12:30 07/01/01 12:30 12 11 10 9 6 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Playback Mode Protect File Number Resolution Erase Key Date and Time When Took Pictures Video Clip Video File Number Date and Time When Recorded Video Previous & Next Stop Play & Pause & 001-0002 07/01/01 12:30 07/01/01 12:30 Icon Ref. Page 63 64 100-0001 3072 X 2304 25 47 75 23 63 65 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 15 · Camera Modes The camera has three working modes, Capture mode, Playback mode and Video mode. Pressing the mode button switches Capture mode and Playback mode, pressing button and touch Video to enter Video mode. Mode Button S Button · 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. When an item is highlighted in red, it indicates the current setting. 1. Press the 2. Click or button to enter main menu. . Exposure STILL ISO White Balance Shutter Speed Light Metering Resolution 1/2 SETUP Date/Time Auto Power Off Beep Sound Volume Language Date Stamp 1/3 16 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Video mode. Here we take the mode for an example. 1. Press the button and touch to enter SETUP. button 2. Touch any settng you want to enter, the option will be accessed and takes effect immediately. 3. Touch the and button to scroll up and down. Touch the button to return to previous menu. Touch the button to exit from menu wind ow. SETUP Date/Time Auto Power Off Beep Sound Menu Button Date/Time Date Date Stamp Time Volume Language 1/3 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 17 · Setting the Date and Time 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. 2. Touch the Date / Time option. Setting Date 3. Select Date. 4. Touch and button to adjust the value in the field. The currently adjusted value will take effect immediately. button to return to previous 5. Touch menu, and button to exit from the menu window. Setting Time 3. Touch Time. 4. Touch up and button to adjust the value in each field. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. 5. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window. 00 00 Date Date Date/Time Time Date YY 2007 MM 12 2007 DD 04 Date/Time Time Time NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 18 The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power. 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. Date/Time · Setting Auto Power Off SETUP Auto Power Off Beep Sound 2. Touch Auto Power Off button. Volume Language Date Stamp 3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. 4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window. 1 Min / 3 Mins Off 1/3 Auto Power Off Off 1 Min 3 Mins The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. The power saving function is not active. NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. · Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions: a While the camera is recording a video clip. b While the camera is running a slide show. Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 19 · Setting the Beep Sound On / Off The beep sound can be turned on and off in the SETUP menu. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press any of the buttons. 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. Date/Time SETUP Auto Power Off Beep Sound 2. Touch Beep Sound button. Volume Language Date Stamp 3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. button to return to previous 4. Touch menu, and button to exit from the menu window. NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. 1/3 Beep Sound Off On 20 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Adjusting Volume Control Volume can be adjusted for beep sounds and video clips. 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. 2. Touch Volume button. Date/Time SETUP Auto Power Off Beep Sound 3. Touch and to adjust the volume to your satisfaction. The currently adjusted value will take effect immediately. 4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window. NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Volume Language Date Stamp 1/3 Volume Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 21 · Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. SETUP 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. Date/Time Volume Auto Power Off Beep Sound 2. Touch Language button. 3. Click a language you want to operate. The current selected option will take effect immediately. button to return to previous 4. Touch menu, and button to exit from the menu window. NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Language Date Stamp 1/3 Language English Deutsch Français Espanol Italino Português 1/2 Language 2/2 22 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Setting the Date Stamp On / Off Use the date stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the date is correct before setting the date stamp on. 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. SETUP Date/Time Auto Power Off Beep Sound 2. Touch Date Stamp button. 3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. button to return to previous 4. Touch menu, and button to exit from the menu window. NOTE: · This setting is also available in Volume Language Date Stamp 1/3 Date Stamp Date/Time Date Off (Video) mode. Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 23 · Adjusting the LCD Brightness 1. Touch the This setting enables you to adjust the brightness for the LCD screen. button to access SETUP. LCD Brightness SETUP Format Sequnce No. 2. Click and to scroll to previous and next page. Touch LCD Brightness button to access. 3. Touch and to adjust LCD brightness. The currently adjusted brightness will take effect immediately. button to return to previous 4. Touch menu, and button to exit from the menu window. NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Default Setting Opening Panel Calibration 2/3 LCD Brightness 24 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Turning Sequence Number On / Off The operating process below shows how to select the way file numbers are assigned. 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. LCD Brightness SETUP Format Sequnce No. 2. Click and to scroll to previous and next page. Touch Sequence No. button to access. 3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. Default Setting Opening Panel Calibration 2/3 Sequence No. Off On 4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window. On The file numbers are reassigned to the start each time when any images are removed from the memory card or internal memory is formatted. New images recorded on the memory card with existing files are given the next available number. A file number is assigned to a recorded image and memorized and images recorded onto a memory card start from the next number. NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Off Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 25 · Resetting to Default Setting Default setting can be restored by the following steps (For more instructions, please see "Camera Default Settings" on page 114). 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. SETUP LCD Brightness Format Sequnce No. 2. Click and to scroll to previous screen or next page. Touch Default Setting. 3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. button to return to previous 4. Touch menu, and button to exit from the menu window. NOTE: Default Setting Opening Panel Calibration 2/3 Default Setting Return Menu Setting To Defaults Cancel OK · Selecting Cancel will cancel the operation and exit from the menu window. · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. 26 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Canceling the Startup Image A startup animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds when the camera powers on. You may cancel displaying the startup image according to the following steps: 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. SETUP LCD Brightness Format Sequnce No. and to scroll to previous screen 2. Click or next page. Touch Opening button to access. 3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. 4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window. NOTE: ·This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Default Setting Opening Panel Calibration 2/3 Opening Off On Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 27 · Setting Panel Calibration 1. Touch the button to access SETUP. LCD Brightness Default Setting SETUP Format Sequnce No. 2. Click and to scroll to previous screen or next page. Touch Panel Calibration button to access. 3. Click the center of at right bottom. The system will automatically calibrate the panel. Opening Panel Calibration 2/3 Click on the center of the bottom-right point NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. · While the camera is powered and there is no response when you touch the screen, you may need to perform a panel calibration. 28 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · Choosing the Media for Storage 1. Touch the You can choose your preferred media for images or video clips storage. button to access SETUP. Storage Media SETUP Video System 2. Click and to scroll to previous screen or next page. Touch Media Storage button to access. 3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately. 3/3 Storage Media Auto Internal Memory SD Card button to return to previous 4. Touch menu, and button to exit from the menu window. Auto Internal Memory SD Card The images or video clips will be stored in your camera automatically. The images or video clips will be stored in internal memory first. The images or video clips will be stored in SD card first. (Video) mode. NOTE: · This setting is also available in Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 29 3 Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, please read this note first: NOTE: Never remove the battery while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored on the camera's internal memory or a memory card. · Taking Pictures in Normal Mode You can take pictures at approximately 10 cm to infinity. NOTE: Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. Make sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again. 1. Press the mode button to set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. 3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The camera automatically detects the subject. The camera highlights the focus mark in green, indicating the camera is focusing on the subject. M 00001 3072X2304 100 Focus Frame 1 X2.0 W F5.2 1/8 T Shutter speed 30 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com NOTE: (Still Image) mode is the capture mode by default. · · When the camera's focus mark are in red, there is difficulty in focusing the subject. Release the Shutter button, recompose the scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset the focus. · The LCD screen will show you the aperture value and shutter speed at which you take the picture. · If the shutter speed is slow or the image may become blurred, the shake may appear on the LCD screen. To avoid this situation, the warning icon use of a tripod is recommended or the use of the flash may be needed. Put the camera in the Auto Flash mode to see if the shake warning disappears. 4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image. Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 31 · Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes Selecting a mode to suit your shooting conditions: 1. Press the mode button to set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press mode. button to access scene S Button 3. Click and to scroll to previous screen or next page. Select an option by touching the corresponding button to match your desired shooting condition. NOTE: M Manual Manua Manual Manual set parameters for the scene OK Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. Display Option Automatic Manual Face Tracking Landscape Description Use this setting for most scenes - the camera decides the camera settings Allows your to manually setup your camera's settings Used for outlining faces in your picture Used for taking scenic pictures 32 Polaroid m737t Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Portrait Sport Night Landscape Night Portrait Sunset Children Pet Collection Flower Food Fireworks Party Snow & Beach Autumn Leaves Used for one person picture with background out of focus Used at sporting events to capture subjects moving Used for taking long distant subjects at night Used for many subjects in picture with background out of focus Used for sunset scene Used for brightly lit scenes when children are moving Used for taking pictures of pets Used for taking pictures of paintings in Macro mode without flash Used to take close-up pictures of flowers Used to take pictures of food with increased color Used to pictures of fireworks Used for taking indoor pictures of many people Used for taking pictures with snow and beach scenes Used for taking pictures in the autumn season Soft Flowing Used for taking pictures of moving water in bright light Water