User manual POLAROID T737

User Guide t737 7.0 Megapixel Digital Camera DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITYTM www.polaroid.com Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Shutter button Auto Focus Assistant LED Flash Function LED Power LED Power button Speaker Lens Microphone 1 2 3 4 8 9 7 5 6 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 Batteries...............................................................8 · Using Your Batteries .................................................................9 · Charging the Batteries...............................................................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 ........................................................20 · Setting the Display Language .................................................21 · Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .............................................22 · Adjusting the LCD Brightness...................................................22 · Turning Sequence Number On / Off ..........................................23 · Restting to Default Settings ....................................................24 · Cancelling the Startup Image ..................................................25 · Setting Function LED .............................................................26 · Choosing the Media for Storage ...............................................28 · Turning the Information Display On/Off .....................................29 3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................31 · Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................31 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 3 10. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 11. Mode button 12. Menu button 13. LCD Screen 14. LCD Screen On/Off button 15. Zoom in button 16. Flash LED 17. Battery LED 18. Wrist strap holder 19. S Button 20. Self-timer / Up button 21. Macro / Left button 22. Delete / Down button 23. Flash / Right button 24. Play / Pause / OK / Edit button 25. Tripod mount 26. AV / USB port 27. Battery / SD card door 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ................................................33 Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................34 Setting Flash Mode ................................................................36 Setting Self-timer ...................................................................38 Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................39 Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression .........................40 Setting the Sharpness ............................................................43 Zoom Feature .......................................................................44 Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off ........................46 Specifying the Quick Review Period .........................................47 Selecting Focus Area ..............................................................48 Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................49 Setting the ISO .....................................................................50 Setting White Balance .............................................................51 Setting Shutter Speed. ............................................................52 Setting Light Metering.............................................................53 · Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................73 6 Print Settings ............................................................................75 · About PictBridge ....................................................................75 · About DPOF .........................................................................83 7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................85 · Using the SD Card ..................................................................85 · Formatting a SD card .............................................................88 8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................89 · Installing the Software ............................................................89 · Software Included with Your Camera ........................................90 · About ArcSoft Panorama Maker® 4 ...........................................92 · Computer System Requirements...............................................96 9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ......................97 · Before Transferring Files ..........................................................97 · Connecting to Your Computer ..................................................97 · Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................98 10 Troubleshooting Problems ....................................................... 100 11 Getting Help ......................................................................... 103 · Polaroid Online Services ........................................................ 103 · ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 103 12 Appendix .............................................................................. 104 · Technical specifications ........................................................ 104 · Storage Capacities................................................................ 106 · Uninstalling Polaroid t737 Driver (PC only) ............................... 109 · Camera Default Settings........................................................ 111 · Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................... 112 · Regulatory Information .......................................................... 113 4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................54 · Recording Video Clips ............................................................54 · Setting Video Resolution .........................................................55 · Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips .........................56 · Setting White Balance for Video Clips .......................................57 5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................58 · Reviewing Pictures ................................................................58 · Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................58 · Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................59 · Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................59 · Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures and Video Clips ......................60 · Running a Slide Show .............................................................61 · Copy to Card ........................................................................62 · Copy from Card ....................................................................63 · Editing Pictures .....................................................................64 · Rotating the Displayed Picture .................................................66 · Image Cropping ......................................................................67 · Color Enhancing the Image ......................................................68 · Red-eye Removal....................................................................70 · Deleting Pictures or Video Clip ................................................71 4 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 5 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid t737 digital camera for your imaging needs. The t737 comes equipped with a powerful 7.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color LTPS TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your t737 digital camera has: · 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 · · · · · A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 4 inches to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. Built-in flash with 4 modes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Flash on and Flash off). Free to edit your images and print your pictures by Pictbridge. Large 3.0 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review. Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction of pictures. t737 Quick Start Guide Registration Card Rechargeable Li-battery Polaroid t737 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 6 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 7 · Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 2 · Using Your Batteries 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. · Installing the Batteries One Lithium rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it towards the camera to lock. · Charging the Battery After purchase and before 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 click sound. Make sure the battery is securely seated in the battery slot. a a b b b a 8 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 9 · Checking the Battery Level 2. Connect the plug to the charger as shown and connect the adapter to the household power outlet. 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 Charge LED in Red Battery Charge LED in Green Charge is in progress. Charge is complete. 00012 Battery power is low. Batter power is exhausted. Please replace the battery. 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 occure. · Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Press the the camrea. 2. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. (POWER) button to turn on Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery 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 www.polaroid.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries. 10 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 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. No. 5 6 7 8 9 Description Number of Remaining Picture Image Resolution Compression Sharpness Internal Memory/ SD Card Focus Mark Shake Warning Histogram Current Shutter Speed Battery Power Level Optical & Digital Zoom Bar Digital Zoom Factor F No. Light Metering Shutter Speed White balance ISO Sensitivity Exposure Compensation Value 1/8 00012 3072 X 2304 , , / , , Icon Ref. Page 40 41 43 · Capture Modes Still Image Mode 22 21 20 19 18 17 1 2 3 2 4 00012 3072X2304 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 F 5.2 1/8 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Ref. Page 20 21 11 45 X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 F 5.2 53 52 51 50 49 44 16 No. Description 15 Icon 14 1 Shooting Mode 34 22 2 3 4 Flash Mode Self-timer Macro Mode 2 , , 10 , , , 36 38 33 12 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 13 Video Mode 1 2 4 5 · Playback Mode 1 2 100-0012.JPG 10 3 4 11 640X480 6 3 F 5.2 04/12/06 1/8 5 6 13 12 04/12/06 12:30 9 8 7 7 No. Ref. Page 54 56 57 1 2 3 4 Description Playback mode Protect File Number Resolution Displayed Date and time Battery Power Level Shutter Speed F No. Printed Time Video Mode Play Time Stop Play and Pause / 00:00:53 1/8 F 5.2 04/12/06 Icon Ref. Page 58 60 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Video Mode Exposure Description Icon 100-0012.JPG 3072 X 2304 04/12/06 12:30 White balance Record indicator Recorded Time Video Size Battery Power Level 00:00:03 640 X 480 / 320 X 240 5 6 11 55 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 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 among these modes. Mode Button · 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 press the enter setup menu. button to · 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. 1. Press the button to enter Menu Settings. Press the button and press the button to enter setup settings. 2. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through menu bars. 3. Press the button to enter. Press the to back to menu bars. 4. Press the 5. Press the and button Menu Button 2. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through menu bars. 3. Press the button to enter. Press the to back to menu bars. 4. Press the 5. Press the 6. Press the and button Menu button Resolution 3072 X 2304 2816 X 2112 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 buttons to select options. button to confirm your choice. button to exit the setup menu. SETUP Date /Time . 2006.12.04 12:00:00 YY.MM.DD Menu Settings SETUP Date /Time Auto Power Off Beep Sound Volume Off On Date /Time Auto Power Off Beep Sound Volume Video System LCD 1/3 LCD 1/3 Off On buttons to select options. Video System Setup Settings button to confirm your choice. 16 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 17 · Setting the Date and Time 1. Access the setup menu. SETUP · Setting Auto Power Off The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power. (DATE / TIME). Date /Time Auto Power Off Off On 2. Press or button to select button to enter. 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the Power Off). 3. Press the 4. Press or or button to select (Auto SETUP Date /Time Auto Power Off Beep Sound Volume Video System LCD 1/3 Off On 3. Press the Beep Sound Volume Video System LCD 1/3 4. Press the or button to select a field, such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format. 5. Press or button to adjust the value in the field and select the date format. 6. Press the button to confirm your choice. Date /Time . 2006.12.04 12:00:00 YY/MM/DD button to enter. to select the desired setting. button to confirm your choice. Auto Power Off Off 1 MIN 3 MIN 5. Press the NOTE: · This setting is also available in (Video) mode. 1 MINUTE / 3 MINUTES 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. OFF NOTE: Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions: · While the camera is recording a video clip. · While the camera is running a slide show. 18 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 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. SETUP 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the or button to select Sound). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the Date /Time Auto Power Off Off On · Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. SETUP 1. Access the setup menu. English Language Date Stamp 12/3/06 (Beep Beep Sound Volume Video System LCD 2. Press the (LANGUAGE). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the or button to select LCD Brightness Format Sequence No. Internal Memory Off 2/3 button to enter. or button to select the desired Off 1/3 Beep Sound button to enter. English Language button to confirm your choice. On or button to select the desired Deutsch Français Español Italiano 1/2 · Adjusting Volume Control button to confirm your choice. Language Português Volume can be adjusted for beep sounds and video clips. SETUP 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the or button to select (Volume). 3. Press the button to enter. 4. Press the or button to select the desired setting. 5. Press the button to confirm your choice. Date /Time Auto Power Off Beep Sound Volume Video System LCD Off On 2/2 1/3 Volume 20 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 21 · 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. Access the setup menu. Language · Turning Sequence Number On / Off The instructions below shows how to select the way file numbers are assigned. SETUP SETUP English 12/3/06 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the No.). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the or to select ICON (Sequence Language Date Stamp LCD Brightness Format Sequence No. English 12/3/06 2. Press the Stamp). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the or button to select (Date Date Stamp LCD Brightness Format Internal Memory Off 2/3 Internal Memory Off 2/3 button to enter. or button to select the desired Sequence No. button to enter. or button to select the desired Off On Sequence No. Date Stamp Date Time button to confirm your choice. Date Off button to confirm your choice. · Adjusting the LCD Brightness 1. Access the setup menu. This setting enables you to adjust the brightness for the LCD screen. SETUP Language English 12/3/06 ON 2. Press the Brightness). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the 22 or to select ICON (LCD Date Stamp LCD Brightness Format Sequence No.. OFF 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. Internal Memory Off 2/3 button to enter. or button to select the desired LCD Brightness button to confirm your choice. Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 23 · Restting to Default Settings Default setting can be restored by the following steps (For more guidelines, please see "Camera Default Settings" on page 110). · Canceling the Startup Image 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the Settings). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the or to select ICON (Default SETUP Default Setting Opening Front LED Setting Storage Media Auto On A startup animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few econds when the camera is turned on. You may cancel displaying the startup image according to the following steps: button to enter. or button to select the desired 3/3 Default Setting Return Menu Setting To Defaults? 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the (Opening). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the or to select ICON Default Setting Opening Front LED Setting Storage Media SETUP On button to confirm your choice. Cancel OK Auto button to enter. or button to select the desired Off On 3/3 NOTE: Opening Selecting CANCEL will cancel the operation and exit from the menu window. button to confirm your choice. 24 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 25 · Setting Function LED 1. Access the setup menu. Default Setting Self-Timer SETUP 5. Press the 6. Press the or to select Self-Timer. Front LED Power On/Off Self-Timer 2. Press the or LED Setting). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. to select ICON (Front Opening Front LED Setting Storage Media On button to enter. or button to select the desired LED Self-Timer Auto button to enter. or button to select the desired 3/3 7. Press the setting. 8. Press the button to confirm your choice. Off On Power On and Off 5. Press the 6. Press the 7. Press the setting. 8. Press the or to select Power On/Off. Front LED Power On/Off Self-Timer button to enter. or button to select the desired Power On/Off Off On button to confirm your choice. 26 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 27 · Choosing the Media for Storage 1. Access the setup menu. You can choose your preferred media for images or video clips storage. SETUP Default Setting · Turning the Information Display On/Off Press the button each time switches the LCD screen to the next display mode in the following mode. 3/3 2. Press the Media). 3. Press the 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the or to select ICON (Storage Opening Front LED Setting Storage Media On Auto button to enter. or button to select the desired Auto Int. Memory SD Card Storage Media LCD Screen On/Off Button button to confirm your choice. Still Image Mode Auto Int. 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. 00012 00012 Press Press F 5.2 1/8 Press 28 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 29 Video Mode Press Press 3 Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, please read this note first: NOTE: Never remove the batteries 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. Press Playback Mode 100-0012.JPG 100-0012.JPG · Taking Pictures in Normal Mode You can take pictures at approximately 20 inches to infinity (50 cm to infinity). Press Press 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. F 5.2 1/8 Press 1. Press the 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 focus is locked on the subject. 100-0013.AVI Press 100-0013.AVI 640X480 Press 00012 3072 X 2304 Focus mark Press Shutter speed 30 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 31 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 that the image maybe blurred, the shake may appear on the LCD screen. To avoid this situation, the warning icon use of a tripod is recommended. · Taking Pictures in Macro Mode Use this mode to capture subjects close to the lens: Wide Angle: 0.33 ~ 1.64 ft (10 cm ~ 0.5 m) Telephoto: 0.33 ~ 1.64 ft (10 cm ~ 0.5 m) 1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode. icon appears 2. Press the button and the on the LCD screen. 3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 31. Macro Button 00012 3072 X 2304 4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image. 32 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 33 · Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions: 1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the 3. Press the setting. 4. Press the or button. button to select the desired S Button Night Portrait Sunset Children Pet Collection Flower 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 for snow and beach scenes Used for taking pictures in the autumn season Used for taking pictures of moving water in bright light Used for taking pictures of splashing water in bright light Used for taking pictures of black and white text with increased contrast Used for taking panorama pictures from left to right Used for taking pictures to produce an antique (brownish) look Used for taking black-and-white pictures Used for taking pictures to produce increased contrast and color saturatio button. Automatic For general picture-taking. Automatically set parameters for the scene Food Fireworks Party 5. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. Display Option Automatic Maunal Face Tracking Landscape Portrait Sport Night 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 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 Snow & Beach Autumn Water Splashing Water Text Panorama Sepia B&W Vivid 34 Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Polaroid t737 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 35 Neutral Red Filterd Green Filterd Blue Filterd Used for taking pictures for a neutral scene Used for taking pictures to produce a reddish picture Used for taking pictures to produce a greenish picture Used for taking pictures to produce a bluish picture The camera has four flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Display Option Auto flash Description The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures. The flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictures or where flash is prohibited or may be distracting. Also use when shooting toward a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror. If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark. The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it indoors in low light. The flash fires a few times before taking your picture to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.