PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Shutter button Cover for DC IN jack Self-timer LED Hand strap holder Lens cover/Power switch Speaker Viewfinder Flash Zoom lens 1. Flash charge LED 2. Viewfinder 3. Auto Focus/Battery charge LED 4. LCD screen 5. Display button 6. Macro/Erase button 7. Menu button 8. Down/Self-timer button 9. OK button 10. Right button 11. Left button 12. Up/Flash button 13. Zoom in button 14. Zoom out button 15. Capture/Playback mode selector 2 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 1. Battery/SD card door 2. Tripod mount 3. Docking socket 1. Cover for USB port 1 Battery charge LED (for internal battery) Data transfer mode LED DC IN jack TV OUT jack USB port Backup battery charge slot Backup battery charge LED (for external battery) 8. TV OUT button 9. Mass storage button 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 Hand strap holder Left button Self-portrait Up button Set button Right button Down button Menu button 3 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 7 · Camera Package Contents ....................................................... 8 · Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................ 8 · Inserting the Battery into the Camera ........................................ 9 · Connecting the AC Adaptor (Included) .................................... 10 · Charging the Battery ............................................................. 11 · Using the Docking Station (Optional) ....................................... 12 · Turning the Camera On and Off .............................................. 13 · Checking the Battery Level .................................................... 14 2 Camera Settings........................................................................ 15 · Checking Camera Status........................................................ 15 · Camera Modes ..................................................................... 17 · How to Navigate Menus ........................................................ 17 · Setup Menu ......................................................................... 18 · Drive Mode .......................................................................... 20 · Cancelling the Start-up Image................................................. 21 · Setting the Date and Time ..................................................... 22 · Setting the Display Language ................................................. 24 · Power Saving Settings .......................................................... 25 · Formatting the Internal Memory.............................................. 27 · Customizing the Left and Right Buttons ................................... 28 · Setting the Beep Sound On/Off .............................................. 30 · Adjusting the LCD Brightness ................................................. 31 · Restoring the Factory Settings................................................ 32 · Setting Quick View ............................................................... 33 · Viewing Firmware Version ..................................................... 34 · Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen on and off.... 35 4 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 3 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 37 · Taking Pictures in Normal Mode.............................................. 37 · Taking Pictures in Macro Mode............................................... 40 · Taking Pictures in Infinity Mode .............................................. 41 · Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes................... 42 · Taking Continuous Pictures .................................................... 43 · Setting Flash Mode ............................................................... 44 · Setting Self-timer.................................................................. 46 · Zoom Feature....................................................................... 47 · Setting the Image Size and Quality.......................................... 50 · Setting Exposure Compensation ............................................ 52 · Setting the ISO..................................................................... 53 · Setting White Balance ........................................................... 54 · Setting Sharpness................................................................. 55 · Memory Settings .................................................................. 56 4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 58 · Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 58 · Setting Quality for Video Clips................................................ 59 5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips .............................................. 60 · Reviewing Pictures................................................................ 60 · Magnifying the Displayed Picture ............................................ 60 · Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................ 61 · Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail.................. 61 · Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen................................. 62 · Playing a Video Clip on the LCD Screen ................................... 64 · Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures and Video Clips ...................... 64 · Deleting Pictures and Video Clips............................................ 65 · Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV (optional with the docking station).................................................................... 66 6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card .............................................. 68 · Using the SD Card ................................................................ 68 · Formatting a SD card ............................................................ 71 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 5 · Copying Pictures and Video Clips............................................ 72 · About DPOF......................................................................... 74 7 Using the Remote Control........................................................... 76 · Using the Remote Control ...................................................... 76 · Replacing the Battery ............................................................ 77 8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ...................................... 78 · Installing the Software .......................................................... 78 · Software Included with Your Camera ...................................... 80 · Computer System Requirements ............................................. 81 9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................... 82 · Before Transferring Files ....................................................... 82 · Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 82 · Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................. 84 · PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ..................... 86 10 Troubleshooting Problems......................................................... 88 11 Getting Help ........................................................................... 92 · Polaroid-digital Online Services ............................................... 92 · ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 92 12 Appendix................................................................................ 93 · Technical specifications......................................................... 93 · Capacity of SD Card ............................................................. 96 · Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 4370 Driver (PC only) ....................... 98 · Camera Default Settings ........................................................ 99 · Using Your Battery.............................................................. 100 · Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance.......................................... 101 · Regulatory Information ........................................................ 102 6 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid PDC 4370 digital camera for your imaging needs. The PDC 4370 comes equipped with a powerful 4.2 CCD sensor, 1.6-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Other important information about the PDC 4370 digital camera that you may find interesting is: · · · · · · A high quality Glass lens system for exposures from 5.9 inches to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. Three image quality modes plus video clip functionality. Auto focus, zoom and manual modes. Built-in flash with four modes (off, on, red-eye reduction and auto). Brushed metal case with rechargeable battery and camera dock. Everything is in the box necessary to be taking pictures in minutes. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 7 · Camera Package Contents PDC 4370 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 PDC 4370 Quick Guide Registration Card Polaroid PDC 4370 Camera Driver (PC) PhotoImpressionTM 5.0 (PC & Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac) User Guide (in PDF format) The CD-ROM includes Hand Strap USB Cable Pouch AC Adaptor BATT TV Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Remote Control (optional) Video Cable (optional) Docking station (optional) · Attaching the Hand Strap DCIN DCIN DCIN 8 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Inserting the Battery into the Camera 1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs that are shown on outside of the battery. 3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back to lock. For more guidelines on battery usage, please see "Using Your Battery" on page 100. You can also use an AC adaptor (included) to supply power for the camera. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 9 · Connecting the AC Adaptor (Included) Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the adaptor. Connect the adaptor as shown to power the camera and charge the battery from a household power outlet. The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation when AC adaptor is connected. The AC adapter can be used with or without the battery in place. IMPORTANT! · Only use the included AC adaptor. · We recommend the user to use AC adaptor to power the camera whenever connected to a computer. · AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid PDC 4370 camera may vary for different countries and regions. 10 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Charging the Battery One Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (Model No.: Li-10B) is supplied with the product. After purchase and before use, charge the battery for 8 hours initially and about 4 hours for subsequent chargings. 1. Insert the battery into the camera battery compartment, ensuring you follow the +/- signs that are shown on outside of the battery. 2. Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camera, and plug the adaptor into a household power outlet. 3. The battery charge LED will light up and remain steady, indicating battery charging in progress. The LED will turn off when the battery is fully charged. NOTE: The AC adaptor will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. But it is recommended to disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera when the Battery Charge LED turns off. Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (Model No.: Li-10B) with the camera. This rechargeable 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 rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit http://www.polaroid-digital.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 11 · Using the Docking Station (Optional) The docking station can serve as a batt ...