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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide a600 6.0 Megapixels Digital Camera www.polaroid.com... -
Page 2: Product Overview
14. Menu button 15. Wrist strap holder 16. Mode button 17. Flash / Up button 18. Self-timer / Right button 19. Down button 20. LCD screen on / off button 21. OK button Product Overview Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 3 22. Tripod mount 23.USB port 24.Battery / SD card door Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
• Setting the Image Size and Compression ...30 • Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures ...33 • Changing the ISO Speed ...34 • Setting White Balance for Pictures...35 • Setting the Sharpness...36 • Setting Light Metering ...37 Table of Contents Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 5 • Computer System Requirements ...67 9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...98 • Before Transferring File..68 • Connecting to Your Computer ...68 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer...69 10 Troubleshooting Problems...71 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 6 • ArcSoft Software Help...74 12 Appendix...75 • Technical Specifications...75 • Capacity of SD Card...77 • Uninstalling Polaroid Digital Camera Driver (PC Only) ...80 • Camera Default Settings ...81 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...82 • Regulatory Information...83 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Designed to be the flagship for Polaroid digital cameras. This Polaroid digital camera has a inch color LCD for viewing images. Your camera is the perfect choice for the photographer looking for point and shoot simplicity with excellent performance and a variety of features. -
Page 8: Camera Package Contents
Wrist Strap Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 4 X AAA Battery The CD-ROM includes a600 Digital Camera Driver (PC only) ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC) /ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac) ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 Beta (PC) /ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 4 (Mac) Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC&Mac) -
Page 9: Attaching The Wrist Strap
• Attaching the Wrist Strap Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 10: Using Your Battery
On LED screen turns on. 2.Press the button again to turn off the camera. IMPORTANT! All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and adjusting settings for shooting and playback, are performed while the camera is powered on. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 11: Checking The Battery Level
1.When battery power is exhausted, the screen and the camera will turn off automatically. Please replace the batteries immediately. 2.We recommend user to use Ni-mh rechargeable battery for better battery performance. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com icon appears on the LCD... -
Page 12: Default Setting
Flash Off Auto Flash * Red-eye Reduction Flash Always Slow Sync 2048X1536 Histogram Focus Frame Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide 2-SEC. Self-timer 10-SEC. Self-timer Digital Zoom Status Number of pictures that can be taken Image Size 2816 x 2112* 2304 x 1728... - Page 13 Exposure Compensation Value ISO Sensitivity Auto White Balance Auto * Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Light metering Average * Center Spot * Default setting Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Sharpness Strong Normal * 2048X1536 Soft Compressin Super Fine * Fine Normal...
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Page 14: Playback Mode
Tungsten Fluorescent Playback Mode Locked File File Type Picture Video Clip SD Card Recording Indicator ELapsed Time Video Resolution 320 x 240 640 x 480 * 001/002 File Number 2004/09/05 Date and Time 13:05:12 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 15: Camera Modes
Use the up and down buttons to scroll up and down, and use the left and right buttons to scroll left and right. Use the your choice. The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com button to confirm... -
Page 16: Setup Menu
• Setup Menu The setup menu can be accessed in all two working modes to customize your camera settings. Here we take the Press the button to access the main menu. mode for an example. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 17 Press the button to access the SETUP submenu. Use the button to enter the next submenu for that particular option. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com buttons to select a setup option and then press the...
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Page 18: Setting The Current Date And Time
5. Press the desired setting. 6. Press the button. Setting the date and time 3. Press the SETUP”. 4. Press the button. button to select “DATE button to select the button to select “DATE Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 19: Setting Auto Power Off
3. Press the button to access the AUTO OFF submenu. 4. Specify the automatic power off period using the button. Press the your choice and exit from the menu window. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com button to confirm... -
Page 20: Setting The Beep Sound On / Off
2. Select the BEEP SOUND option using the button. 3. Press the button to access the BEEP submenu. 4. Select ON or OFF using the Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window. button. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Different languages can be selected for the menu to suit your preference. 1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the SETUP menu. 2. Select the LANGUAGE option using the button. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 22: Changing The Usb Mode Between Msdc And Pictbridge
Mass storage is the driver type by default. MSDC(Mass Storage Digital Camera) is a computer interface between a computer and a digital camera which shows the digital camera as a removable disk drive attached to the computer. You may view and download pictures and video clips stored in your camera’s internal memory... -
Page 23: Restoring Default Settings
SETUP menu. 2. Select the DEFAULT SETTING option using the button. 3. Press the button. 4. Select OK using the button to restore default settings and exit from the menu window. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com button. Press the... -
Page 24: Switching The Information Display And Lcd Screen On And Off
The LCD Screen can be changed by pressing the 2048X1536 Press LCD screen on with basic information display 2048X1536 Press LCD screen on with basic information and a histogram Press Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide button. LCD screen on with information display off www.polaroid.com... - Page 25 LCD screen on with detailed information displayed mode: LCD screen on with basic information display Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press LCD screen on with information display off Press 001/002 Press 2006/01/01 12:00:00 LCD screen on with information display off...
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Page 26: Taking Pictures
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. 3 Taking Pictures Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 27 1. Press the mode button to set the camera to the Still Image mode. 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. 3. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 2048X1536...
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Page 28: Setting Flash Mode
1.0 m (3.3 ft) to 3.0 m (10 ft) 1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode 2. Press the button to cycle through the flash options and select the one you need. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 29 There is a slight delay in the flash than it does in Auto. NOTE: Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can damage these components and interfere with the correct flash operation. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Icon shown Select this mode on the LCD screen...
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Page 30: Setting The Image Size And Compression
4. Select the image size you prefer using the button. Press the to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window, press the confirmation and return previous. button until button button to give up Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE www.polaroid.com... - Page 31 Compression setting 1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to 2. Press the button to access the main menu. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com COMPRESSION COMPRESSION 2816 X 2112 SUPER FINE AUTO AUTO AUTO...
- Page 32 Therefore, the number of picture or the length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only. Fine Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide Normal www.polaroid.com...
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Page 33: Setting Exposure Compensation For Pictures
Press the mode button to set the camera mode to Press the button to access the main menu. Press the button to enter submenu. Adjust the exposure compensation value using the Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com button. EXPOSURE EXPOSURE... -
Page 34: Changing The Iso Speed
The higher the ISO value, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital camera, higher ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense of mottle or grain appearing in the final picture. -
Page 35: Setting White Balance For Pictures
• Setting White Balance for Pictures Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting environment. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 36: Setting The Sharpness
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode 2. Press the button to access the main menu. 3. Press the SHARPNESS option. button to select the Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide SHARPNESS SHARPNESS STRONG AVERAGE SETUP www.polaroid.com... -
Page 37: Setting Light Metering
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode 2. Press the button to access the main menu. 3. Press the button to select the LIGHT METERING option. 4. Press key to enter submenu. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com LIGHT METERING LIGHT METERING STRONG AVERAGE SETUP... -
Page 38: Setting Self-Timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function which allows you to take pictures with the 2-second or 10-second built-in timer. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to Press the right/self-timer button to select Self-timer. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 39: Zoom Feature
Zoom Out button. NOTE: • You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. • Digital zoom feature is also available in Video and Playback modes. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com X1.X2.X3.X4 2048X1536... -
Page 40: Recording Video Clips
NOTE: • The zoom feature is not available during recording video clips. • The length of clips may vary with scene complexity. Recording Indicator icon will appear on the LCD screen. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide Video Time Elapsed www.polaroid.com... -
Page 41: Setting Video Image Size
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode 2. Press the button to access the main menu. Press the button to select IMAGE SIZE. 3. Press the button to access the RESOLUTION submenu. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 42: Setting White Balance For Video Clips
1.Press the mode button to set the camera mode 2. Press the button to access the main menu. 3. Press the Balance submenu. 4. Use button to enter submenu, then select the value by pressing button to select White button . Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 43: Managing Pictures And Video Clips
LCD screen with the latest displayed file highlighted. Use the in full screen by pressing the Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com t buttons to select a thumbnail file and view it button. -
Page 44: Playing The Video Clip
2. Press the button to access the main menu. Press button to select PROTECT. 3. Press the button to access the PROTECT submenu. 4. Select ON or OFF using the Movie button. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 001/002 2004/09/05 13:05:12... -
Page 45: Running A Slide Show
3. Press the button until SLIDESHOW option is highlighted. 4. Press the button to access the SLIDESHOW submenu. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com AUTO PLAY AUTO PLAY ERASE PROTECT SLIDE SHOW COPY TO CARD... - Page 46 Slide Show Interval 5. Press button to select SETUP. AUTO PLAY AUTO PLAY SETUP SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC 10 SEC Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 47 6. Press the to enter submenu. 7. Press button to select DIRECTION. 8. Press the button to enter submenu. 9. Press button to select one setting desired. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com AUTO PLAY AUTO PLAY SETUP DIRECTION INTERVAL...
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Page 48: Deleting Picture(S) And Video Clip(S)
3. Press the “DELETE”. 4. Press the button. 5. Press the button to select one desired setting. button to select Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ERASE PROTECT SLIDE SHOW COPY TO CARD PRINT SETTING www.polaroid.com... -
Page 49: Print Setting
Refer to "Camera/Printer Connection" on page 53 for details. 4. Select print settings. Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 54 for details. 5. Printing Press the button to start printing. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 6 Print Setting... - Page 50 Select “CANCEL” or “CONTINUE”. Or please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume once the problem is solved. MENU MENU DELETE PROTECT SLIDE SHOW COPY TO CARD PRINT SETTING Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 51 NO MARKING AGENT INK COVER IS OPENED NO INK CARTRIDGE SPECIFIED INFO IS TOO LARGE FILE DECODE ERROR Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Paper cassette runs out of paper. Paper is not loaded or incorrectly loaded. Paper is not ejected correctly.
- Page 52 Press the mode button to set the camera mode to Press the button to access the main menu. Press the the PICTBRIDGE option. Connect the camera with the printer via a USB cable. Press the button. button to select Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 53 Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer. 2. Plug USB of the USB cable into the port on your camera. PLEASE CONNECT TO DEVICE Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Plug USB cable into the port of your camera marked socket on your printer.
- Page 54 Selecting Print Settings 1. Press the button to select the print mode. PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 55 NAME”. 2. Press the button to select “DEFAULT” or “OFF”. DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. Print without the file name. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com NUMBER OF COPY NUMBER OF COPY DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT...
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Page 56: Press The Button
DATE PRINT DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT PAPER SIZE PAPER SIZE DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT PROGRESSING 1/1 PROGRESSING 1/1 LEFT KEY TO CONTINUE LEFT KEY TO CONTINUE RIGHT KEY TO CANCEL RIGHT KEY TO CANCEL Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 57: About Dpof
Insert an SD card into the camera. Turn on the camera. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to Press the button to access the main menu. Press the button until DPOF bar is highlighted. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 58 To print a single picture, press the left or right button to select the picture you want to print before the above operation. Press the up or down button to specify the number of copies. Press the right button. Specifying the number of printing copy using the button. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 59: Using Memory
Remember to format a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 7 Using Memory... - Page 60 SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in your digital camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for your digital camera.
- Page 61 Open the SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted correctly as illustrated. Close the SD card door by pressing it downwards and then slide it back to lock. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 62: Formatting Memory
• Formatting Memory Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including protected data. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 63: Copying Pictures, Video Clips To Memory Card
This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in the internal memory to a memory card. 1. Insert an SD card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 64: Installing The Software Onto A Computer
• Please restart the computer after installing the software. IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE) Windows® 98SE needs to install your digital camera Driver for Mass Storage function. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC. - Page 65 For Macintosh Users: Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”. Install the software included. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 66: Software Included With Your Camera
• Software Included with Your Camera Polaroid Digital Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk (For Windows® 98SE) Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® to edit and print the pictures. Only install for Windows®... -
Page 67: Computer System Requirements
USB Port • 96MB RAM (128 MB recommended) • 400MB free disk space • Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 68: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips To A Computer
• Before you Transfer Pictures IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE Only) Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the Polaroid Digital Camera Driver from the CD. Please refer to “Installing the Software onto a Computer” on page 64. -
Page 69: Transferring Pictures And Video Clips Via Usb Cable
This drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system. Double click the folder “Unlabelled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 70: Troubleshooting Problems
Shut down all other applications and attempt to reinstall the driver. Check to see if the USB controller in your BIOS is activated. Please refer to Polaroid web site for how to active USB controller in BIOS. Check that all cable connections are secured. - Page 71 Symptom I cannot run the “Polaroid Digital Conflict with another camera driver or Camera Driver”. capture device. My CD Installation Wizard does The auto installation file is switched not work. off or the CD-ROM is disconnected. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
- Page 72 Disconnect the crashed network drive and reserve this drive letter for the camera. Remove and re-install the battery or batteries to reset the camera. Your valuable data stored in the camera will not be lost. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide Solution www.polaroid.com...
- Page 73 Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.polaroid.com Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Problem If the battery is exhausted, recharge your battery.
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Page 74: Getting Help
Fax: +81-3-5795-1397 E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA. 11 Getting Help For Latin America E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com For China ArcSoft China Support Center (Hangzhou) Tel.: +86-571-88210575... -
Page 75: Appendix
Mechanical shutter 1/1000 sec. ~ 2 sec. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent Storage Internal Memory Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 12 Appendix - 1/2.5 inch - 6 Mega Pixels CCD - Flash Off, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced... - Page 76 • Size: 94 mm (3.7 inches)(W) x 60 mm (2.4 inches ) (H) x 24 mm(0.8 inches) (D) • Weight: Approximately 105g excluding batteries or card Operating • For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or System • For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
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Page 77: Capacity Of Sd Card
2816 x 2112 Super Fine 2304 x 1728 Super Fine 2048 x 1536 Super Fine 1600 x 1200 Super Fine 640 x 480 Super Fine Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Quality 16MB Internal Memory Fine Normal Fine Normal Fine... - Page 78 640 x 480 Super Fine Fine Normal 128MB 256MB 512MB 1200 1600 1200 1000 2000 1400 2800 1200 2400 4800 2000 4000 8000 Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide 1GB SD 1280 2400 1344 3200 1536 2400 4000 5600 9600 16000 www.polaroid.com...
- Page 79 Therefore, the number of pictures and the length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Resolution...
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Page 80: Uninstalling Polaroid Digital Camera Driver (Pc Only)
Windows 98SE needs to install the digital camera driver. 1. Open Add / Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid Digital Cam" program, then click “Add / Remove” . 2. The following dialog box appears, click "OK" to confirm removing the camera driver. -
Page 81: Camera Default Settings
• Camera Default Settings Camera Mode Setup Mode Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description Image Resolution Compression Exposure Compensation ISO Sensitivity White Balance Light Metering Resolution Exposure Compensation White Balance Date Format Auto Off Beep Sound Frequency Language Date Stamp... -
Page 82: Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. • NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera. • NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... -
Page 83: Regulatory Information
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product. Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com... - Page 84 US 0506 Part No.: OM3399US001...
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