User manual POLAROID PDC 4370

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 battery charger when connecting to the AC adaptor; refer to the following instruction on "Using the Docking Station As a Battery Charger" for details. Connecting the camera with a TV via the docking station, the TV screen performs as the LCD screen of the camera; please refer to "Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV "on page 66 for details. BATT BATT TV TV Using the Docking Station As a Battery Charger 1. Using an AC adaptor, via the Docking Station · Install the battery into the camera. · Plug the camera into the docking station. · Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the docking Station, and plug the adaptor into a household power outlet. Battery Charge LED BATT TV The battery will start charging and the battery charge LED on the docking station lights up in orange. The LED turns to green when it is fully charged. 12 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 2. Using the Backup Battery Charging Slot · Charge a second battery in the backup battery charging slot on the docking station. · Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the docking station, and plug the adaptor into a household power outlet. The battery begins charging and the backup battery charge LED on the docking station lights up in orange. The LED turns to green when it is fully charged. The included battery and a backup battery can be charged via the docking station at the same time. Charge one battery in the camera and the other one in the backup battery slot. The docking station must be powered by the AC adaptor. For more information on backup batteries, refer to http://www.polaroid-digital.com. Slide the power switch in the arrow direction fully to turn on the camera. The lens will extend when the camera is turned on. Slide the power switch towards the lens to turn off the camera and the lens will retract. Power switch · Turning the Camera On and Off NOTE: Do not use force to close the lens cover if the zoom lens does not fully extend. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 13 · 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 recharge the battery. 14 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 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. Still Image Mode Flash mode A Auto flash Forced on Red-eye reduction Flash off 3-second Self-timer 10-second Self-timer Scene shooting mode Macro mode Infinity Portrait Landscape Night Scene Action Quality Super fine Fine Normal ISO sensitivity Auto 50 100 200 400 Aperture value Capture mode Still Image Continuous Video Number of remaining pictures Image resolution 2304 x 1728 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 White balance Auto Sunlight Light bulb Fluorescent Cloudy Optical and digital zoom bar Digital zoom status Battery power level Full Adequate Low Exhausted Focus mark Shutter speed SD card inserted Exposure compensation value Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 15 Video Mode Video mode Recording indicator Remaining time White balance Auto Sunlight Light bulb Fluorescent Cloudy Quality Super Fine Fine Normal Exposure compensation value Optical zoom bar Playback Mode Playback mode File type Picture Video clip Folder number / File number Locked file Date Time 16 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. You can switch between them by sliding the Capture/Playback mode selector at the back of the camera. Capture/Playback mode selector Capture Mode Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 37 and "Recording Video Clips" on page 58. Playback Mode This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. For more details, please refer to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 60. · 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. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to exit. Press the buttons to scroll left and right through the menu bar. and buttons to scroll up and down through menu and Press the options. Press the button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 17 · Setup Menu Still Image mode Capture Mode Self-timer Start-up Image Date Format Date Setup (Page (Page (Page (Page (Page 20) 46) 21) 22) 23) Language (Page Sleep (Page Auto Power Off (Page Format (Page 27 and L/R Key (Page 24) 25) 26) 71) 28) Beeper LCD Brightness TV Out Reset Quick View (Page (Page (Page (Page (Page 30) 31) 66) 32) 33) Firmware Version (Page 34) 18 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Playback mode Beeper Start-up Image TV Out Language Sleep (Page (Page (Page (Page (Page 30) 20) 66) 24) 25) Auto Power Off (Page Format (Page 27 and Date Setup (Page Copy (Page Reset (Page 26) 71) 23) 72) 32) Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 19 · Drive Mode The camera has three drive modes for taking pictures and video clips. Still Image Continuous Video You may switch among these three modes according to the following steps. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU . Press Press Press Press NOTE: (Still Image) mode is the drive mode by default. · · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. 20 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Cancelling the Start-up Image A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds when the camera is turned on. You may cancel displaying the start-up image according to the following steps: 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU Press Press Press Press The start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for two seconds whenever the camera is turned on. OFF Cancel the start-up screen. ON NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 21 · Setting the Date and Time 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to . Setting the date format: Press MENU Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. 22 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Setting the date and time: Press MENU Press Press Press Press Use the left or right button to select a field, such as year, month, day, minute, second. Use the up or down button to adjust the value in the field. Press the OK button after all fields are set. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 23 · Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 24 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Power Saving Settings The camera performs the following power saving operations to conserve battery power. NOTE: Power saving setting is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions: · While the camera is recording video clips. · While the camera is running a slideshow. · While the camera is connected with a computer or other external devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device. Sleep The camera is designed to hibernate automatically to save battery power after one minute of inactivity. Pressing the Shutter button halfway reactivates the camera. 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU Press Press Press Press 1 MIN OFF NOTE: This setting is also available in The hibernation function is performed after one minute of inactivity. The sleep function is not active. (Video) and (Playback) modes. 25 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Auto Power Off The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery power after a specified period of inactivity. Sliding the power switch towards the hand strap holder will turn on the camera again. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU . Press Press Press Press 1 MIN / 5 MINS The auto power off function is performed after one minute or five minutes of inactivity. OFF The auto power off function is not active. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 26 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it. 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU Press Press Press Press NOTE: · Data deleted by a format operation are not recoverable. 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 are protected. · With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted . · This setting is also available in (Playback) modes. (Video) and Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 27 · Customizing the Left and Right Buttons The left and right buttons can be customized to change camera settings whenever they are pressed in Capture mode. After you configure the left and right buttons, you can adjust the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to When you want to assign this function to the left and right buttons: For cycling through Capture (Continuous), (Video). modes: (Still Image), . Select this: CAPTURE MODE EV ISO WB OFF The left button for decreasing exposure compensation and the right button for increasing exposure compensation. For cycling through sensitivity settings. For cycling through white balance settings. No function assigned. 28 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press MENU Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 29 · Setting the Beep Sound On/Off You can turn the beep sound on and off in Setup mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 30 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Adjusting the LCD Brightness This setting enables you to adjust the LCD brightness. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU . Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 31 · Restoring the Factory Settings You can easily change all the settings that you have made back to the camera default settings by the following steps. Please refer to "Camera Default Settings" on page 99 for more details. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU . Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 32 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Setting Quick View The picture just taken is shown on the LCD screen for two seconds when the quick view setting is activated. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU . Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 33 · Viewing Firmware Version The camera's firmware version can be viewed for maintenance or upgrade. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU . Press Press Press Press NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 34 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen on and off In the Capture mode, press the Display button once to show the information display with a histogram. Pressing the button again will turn off the information display on the LCD screen, with the picture left only. Pressing the button a third time will turn off the LCD screen. Pressing the button once again will turn on the LCD screen and information display. Press Display button Press Press Press NOTE: The LCD screen can be switch off to conserve power while the viewfinder is used for taking pictures. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 35 In the Playback mode, press the Display button once to show the information display with a histogram. Press the button again will turn off the information display on the LCD screen, with the picture left only. Pressing the button a third time will show the picture or video clip file in full screen with the information display. Press Press Press 36 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 3 Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, please read this note first: NOTE: Never remove the battery, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the adaptor 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 Take a single picture at approximately 23.6 inches to infinity (60 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. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to 3. Frame your subject using the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 37 4. 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 and the Auto Focus LED remains steady on, indicating the camera focus is locked on the subject. NOTE: · (Still Image) mode is the drive mode by default. · When the camera highlights the focus mark in red and the Auto Focus LED remains is off, 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. Auto Focus LED Aperture value Shutter speed Focus mark 38 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Auto Focus LED Operation: When you see this: Auto Focus LED remains steady on. Auto Focus LED is off. Auto Focus LED blinks. It means this: The image is in focus. The image is not in focus. Camera is recording images to the current memory. 5. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture, holding the camera steadily. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 39 · Taking Pictures in Macro Mode Use this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens: 5.9 ~ 23.6 inches (15 cm ~ 60 cm). 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to 3. Press the Macro button repeatedly until the icon appears on the LCD screen. 4. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. Please see "Taking Pictures in Normal Mode" on page 37. Macro button Macro mode 40 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Taking Pictures in Infinity Mode Taking pictures at the distance of 16.4 feet to infinity (5 meters to infinity). 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector . to 3. Press the Macro button repeatedly until the icon appears on the LCD screen. 4. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. Please see "Taking Pictures in Normal Mode" on page 37. Infinity Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 41 · Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions: 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to Press MENU Press Press Press When shooting for different purposes or under various conditions: Select this mode Icon shown on the LCD screen For taking general pictures. For taking portraits. For distant subjects. At night or in low lighting conditions. Freezing the subject in motion and avoiding a blurred image. AUTO PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE NIGHT SCENE ACTION --- 3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. Please see "Taking Pictures in Normal Mode" on page 37. 42 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com · Taking Continuous Pictures Continuous pictures mode lets you take up to 3 pictures in quick succession. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector . to 3. Set the camera to (Continuous) mode. Please refer to "Drive Mode" on page 20 for more details. Continuous mode NOTE: · The icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating the Continuous mode is activated. · The flash is automatically disabled in the (Continuous) mode. 4. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. Please see "Taking Pictures in Normal Mode" on page 37. Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 43 · Setting Flash Mode Flash Range: Wide: 3.2 ~ 8 ft (1 ~ 2.4 m) Telephoto: 3.2 ~ 6 ft (1 ~ 1.8 m) 1. Turn on the camera. . 2. Slide the Capture/Playback Mode Selector to 3. Press the Flash button to cycle through the flash settings and select the one you need. The icon (according to the flash setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. Flash button Flash mode 44 Polaroid PDC 4370 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com The camera has four flash modes. Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. When shooting under these conditions: The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures. Use this setting to avoid red glare in your subject's eyes. The camera fires a brief preflash before the regular flash. Select this mode Icon shown on the LCD screen Auto Flash A Red-eye Reduction The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it indoors in low light.