Polaroid Digital Camera PDC 1050 User Manual

PDC 1050  
Digital Camera  
User Guide  
 
Product Overview  
1. Power button  
2. Shutter button  
3. Self-timer LED  
4. Flash  
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5. Lens  
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6. DC In 6V Terminal  
7. USB cable port  
8. Viewfinder  
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9. Self-timer & 2X Digital Zoom button  
10.Resolution & Erase button  
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11.Flash & DPOF button  
Front View  
1. Viewfinder  
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2. LCD Screen  
3. Previous button  
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4. Next button  
5. OK & MENU button  
OK  
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6. CF Card Slot  
7. Preview Mode & Playback  
Mode & LCD OFF button  
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Back View  
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Table of Contents  
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Getting Started ....................................................................... 6  
• What Can I do with My Camera? ............................................ 6  
• What Can I do with My Digital Pictures?.................................. 6  
• What Can I do with My Video Clips?....................................... 6  
• Camera Package Contents ..................................................... 7  
• Installing the Batteries........................................................... 7  
• Turning the Camera On & Off................................................. 8  
• Checking the Battery Level .................................................... 8  
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery........................................ 8  
• Connecting AC Adaptor......................................................... 9  
• Attaching the wrist strap....................................................... 9  
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Camera Setting ....................................................................... 10  
• Checking the Camera Status .................................................. 10  
• Setting the Display Language ................................................. 11  
• Setting Current Date and Time ............................................... 11  
Taking and Managing the Pictures ............................................. 12  
• Taking a Picture.................................................................... 12  
• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................... 13  
• Exposure Compensation......................................................... 14  
• Setting the Picture Quality ..................................................... 15  
• Self-timer............................................................................. 15  
• Digital Zoom ........................................................................ 16  
• Reviewing the Pictures .......................................................... 16  
• Deleting a Picture from the Camera......................................... 16  
• Deleting all Pictures from the Camera...................................... 16  
• Using the CompactFlash™ Card............................................... 17  
• Formatting Memory............................................................... 18  
• DPOF .................................................................................. 19  
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Recording Video Clips .............................................................. 20  
• Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 20  
• Playing the Video Clip ........................................................... 21  
• Deleting a Video Clip from the Camera .................................... 21  
• Deleting All Video Clips from the Camera................................. 21  
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Installing the Software onto a Computer..................................... 22  
• Install the software............................................................... 22  
• Software included with your camera ....................................... 23  
• Computer System Requirements............................................. 26  
Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Your Computer............... 27  
• Before you Transfer Pictures .................................................. 27  
• Connecting to your Computer................................................. 27  
• Transferring & Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on PC......... 28  
• Transferring & Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on MAC ..... 29  
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Using your Camera as a Web Cam............................................. 30  
• Setting up NetMeeting........................................................... 30  
• Start NetMeeting.................................................................. 30  
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Troubleshooting Problems......................................................... 31  
• Troubleshooting ................................................................... 31  
Getting Help ...........................................................................33  
• Polaroid Online Services ........................................................33  
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................33  
10 Appendix................................................................................ 34  
• Technical Specifications ........................................................ 34  
• Using Your Batteries ............................................................. 35  
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................ 36  
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 36  
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1 Getting Started  
• What Can I do with my Camera?  
Capture  
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures  
and video clips on the internal Nand Flash or  
a CompactFlash™ Card.  
Set Up  
Select various camera settings.  
Use the camera as a web camera.  
Communicate  
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?  
View  
View pictures on a computer using the  
Arcsoft® Software supplied.  
Save  
Save pictures to the computer memory.  
Communicate  
Send the pictures over the Internet to family  
and friends.  
• What can I do with my Video clips ?  
Playback  
Playback video clips on a computer using the  
Arcsoft® Software supplied.  
Save  
Save video clips to the computer memory.  
Communicate  
Send the video clips over the Internet to  
family and friends.  
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• Camera Package Contents  
USB Cable  
PDC 1050  
CD-ROM includes  
PDC 1050 Driver,  
Wrist strap  
Arcsoft® Software Suite,  
PDC 1050  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC) &  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)  
User Guide in PDF Format.  
PDC 105  
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First Class  
Postage  
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Post Office will  
not deliver  
without proper  
postage  
Product Overview  
1. Status LCD  
2. Shutter Button  
3. LED  
4. Flash Strobe  
5. Flash  
6. Timer  
7. Resolution  
8. View Finder  
9. Lens  
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Digital Imaging Products  
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Front View  
1. View finder  
2. Power LED  
3. Strap Holder  
4. Mode Dial  
5. Menu Button  
6. Up Button  
7. Down Button  
8. ENTER  
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OK  
9. DISP  
Back View  
10.1.8”TFT Display  
4 x AA Alkaline  
Batteries  
Quick Guide  
Registration Card  
• Installing the batteries  
4 x AA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product. For more  
guidelines on battery usage, please see Using your batteries on Page 31.  
1. Press down and push outward to open the battery door.  
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs  
correctly.  
3. Close the battery door by pressing down and pushing it back in  
position.  
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• Turning the Camera On and Off  
Press the power button once to turn the  
camera on. Press it again to turn the  
camera off.  
2X  
Power Button  
• Checking the battery level  
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.  
1. Turn the camera on.  
2. Check the battery status level that appears  
on the camera LCD screen  
Full battery power.  
Medium battery power.  
Low battery power. Need to replace the batteries. If not replaced  
with new battery, a beeping sound is heard (with rear LED  
flickering). A warning “Batteries Depleted Camera is shutting  
down” will appear on the LCD screen.  
NOTE:  
To save battery life, always turn the LCD  
off.  
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery  
The LCD screen turns off automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity and  
the camera turns off automatically after 90 seconds of inactivity to save  
battery life.  
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• Connecting AC Adaptor (not included)  
Connect the adaptor as shown to power the  
camera from a household power outlet.  
NOTE:  
Only use DC 6V, 1A center positive output adaptor.  
• Attaching the wrist strap  
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2 Camera Setting  
• Checking Camera Status  
Switch the camera on, view the camera LCD screen to check which  
camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means  
that particular feature is not activated.  
REC  
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2X  
Picture Quality  
Camera Status  
Other Features  
Recording Video  
REC  
Best  
Self-Timer Mode  
Auto Flash Mode  
Pictures taken or  
Video Seconds  
54  
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Better  
Good  
Flash Mode on  
Flash Mode off  
Full  
Medium  
Low  
Video Mode  
2X Digital Zoom Mode  
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• Setting Display Language  
Turn on the camera  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
to Exit  
Press  
Press  
• Setting Current Date and Time  
Turn on the camera  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
to Exit  
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3 Taking and Managing the Pictures  
• Taking a Picture  
Shutter Button  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
mode or  
mode.  
3. Frame your subject using the camera  
viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
2X  
4. Press the shutter button to take a  
picture. Hold the camera steady. Two  
beeps sound when the picture has  
been taken.  
NOTE:  
Capture always ready” capability lets you snap a picture in any camera  
function setting (except when camera is in the Video Mode). You can take a  
picture almost anytime the camera is on, no matter what is showing on the  
LCD screen.  
Outdoor Pictures  
Take pictures at approximately 3 feet (1 metre) to infinity.  
Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures.  
Always make sure that the sun or other light source is behind the  
person taking the pictures.  
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Indoor Pictures  
• Setting Flash Mode  
The Flash Range is approximately 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 metres).  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
mode.  
3. Press button to cycle through the Flash Mode until the one you want  
is shown on the LCD screen.  
Flash Mode on, the flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in  
high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it indoors in low  
light.  
Flash Mode off, 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.  
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Auto Flash Mode, the flash fires automatically as needed. Use this  
setting to take most pictures.  
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• Exposure Compensation  
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range  
of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.  
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with  
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.  
Turn on the camera  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
to Exit  
NOTE:  
• A higher EV value is best used for light-coloured subjects and backlit  
subjects. A lower EV value is best for dark-coloured subjects and for  
shooting outdoors on a clear day.  
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not  
be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure  
compensation.  
• Exposure compensation returns to its standard default setting (Normal)  
after you take a picture.  
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• Setting the Picture Quality  
Lower resolution is easier to email while high resolution and fine quality  
are for printing.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
3. Pressing the  
mode.  
button will alter the picture quality setting:  
Best  
Interpolated resolution, largest file size, for printing large  
pictures.  
Better High quality for printing photo at 4’’ X 5’’.  
Good Efficient for email or posting to web.  
Here are the approximate number of pictures you can expect the camera  
to hold at each setting (based on the 8MB internal memory):  
Best: Approximately 15 pictures (High Resolution - 1600 x 1200 pixel  
interpolated to 2 Mega pixel)  
Better: Approximately 25 pictures (Normal Resolution - 1152 x 864 pixel)  
Good: Approximately 70 pictures (Low Resolution - 576 x 432 pixel)  
NOTE:  
Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of  
trees in autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same  
resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures you can  
store on a card may vary.  
• Self-timer  
Your Camera is designed with a self timer function which will allow you  
to take pictures with the 10 second built in timer.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
mode.  
3. Press button twice and the icon will show on the LCD screen.  
NOTE:  
The self-timer works only for the next picture taken, and then turns itself  
off.  
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• Digital Zoom  
This feature lets you “zoom” in on the central area of an image and  
photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture. Digital zoom applies  
to only one photo at a time. If you want to use digital zoom again, press  
the digital zoom button.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
mode.  
3. Press button once and the “2X” will show on the LCD screen.  
NOTE:  
Digital zoom captures images at 576 x 432 pixel.  
• Reviewing the Pictures  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
mode.  
3. Using Previous & Next button to view the pictures taken.  
• Deleting a Picture from the Camera  
1. Turn on the camera and set the camera to  
mode.  
2. Use Previous or Next button to select the picture you want to delete.  
3. Press  
button.  
4. Select “Erase one” and then press OK button.  
5. Select “Yes” and then press OK button to confirm.  
• Deleting All Pictures from the Camera  
1. Turn on the camera and set the camera to  
mode.  
2. Press  
button.  
3. Select “Erase all” and then press OK button.  
4. Select “Yes” and then press OK button to confirm.  
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• Using the CompactFlash™ Card  
Your camera comes with 8MB of built-in flash memory for storing  
pictures or video clips as you record them. You can expand memory using  
a commercially available CF card (up to 128MB). The camera senses  
whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures or  
video clip accordingly. Note that you cannot save pictures or video clip to  
the built-in flash memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory  
card.  
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a  
memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.  
Installing a CompactFlash™ Card (not included)  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Open the CF card door.  
3. Insert the CF card as shown.  
4. Close the CF card door.  
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Removing the CompactFlash™ Card (not included)  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Open the CF card door.  
3. Push the ejector inwards to release the CF card.  
4. Take the CF card out.  
5. Close the CF card door.  
• Formatting Memory  
1. Turn on the camera and set the camera to  
mode.  
2. Press  
button.  
3. Select “Format Memory” and then press OK button.  
4. Select “Yes” and then press OK button to confirm, this action will  
delete all the pictures in memory.  
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• DPOF  
The letters ”DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a  
format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital  
camera images should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-  
compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory  
card.  
NOTE:  
DPOF can be used only when the CF card is in camera.  
Setting DPOF  
1. Turn on the camera and set the camera to  
mode.  
2. Press the  
button.  
3. Press Previous or Next button to select “Yes”.  
4. Press OK button to confirm.  
When the CF card is inserted to a DPOF-compatible printer, only pictures  
with DPOF print setting can be printed out.  
IMPORTANT!  
DPOF print settings can be configured for images on a memory card only, not  
for images in the camera’s built-in memory. To configure DPOF print settings for  
images in camera memory, you first need to copy the images to a memory card.  
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4 Recording Video Clips  
• Recording a Video Clip  
Turn on the camera  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Shutter button  
to record  
video clips  
Whenever the camera is set to Video mode, the  
icon  
will show on the LCD. After you press the shutter button,  
“REC” will show on the LCD and time remaining will show  
on the bottom right corner of the LCD. You can press  
the shutter button to stop recording or the camera stops  
recording when the timer reaches zero. While recording,  
all the other buttons are disabled.  
NOTE:  
You can record video clip for up to approximately 45 seconds by using the  
internal memory.  
CF card increases the video recording time.  
You can use digital zoom feature for video recording.  
You can delay video recording for 10 seconds by setting self-timer.  
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• Playing the Video Clip  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the camera to  
mode.  
3. Using Previous & Next buttons to select the video clip you want to  
play. The video clip will play automatically.  
• Deleting a Video Clip from the Camera  
1. Turn on the camera and set the camera to  
mode.  
2. Use Previous or Next button to select the Video Clip you want to  
delete.  
3. Press  
button.  
4. Select “Erase one” and then press OK button.  
5. Select “Yes” and then press OK button to confirm.  
• Deleting all Video Clips from the Camera  
1. Turn on the camera and set the camera to  
mode.  
2. Press  
button.  
3. Select “Erase all” and then press OK button.  
4. Select “Yes” and then press OK button to confirm.  
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5 Installing the Software onto a Computer  
• Install the software  
For Windows® Users:  
PC  
For Windows® 98SE users  
Windows® 98SE users may need to download DirectX 6.1 or higher  
find the free download DirectX 6.1 or higher.  
IMPORTANT!  
MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD SUPPLIED  
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER AND TRANSFER  
PICTURES FROM YOUR CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER.  
NOTE:  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ is already bundle with Windows® 2000 and XP OS.  
Users using Windows® 2000 or XP do not need to install this software from  
the CD-Rom.  
1. Before you begin, close all other software  
applications open on your computer.  
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer  
CD-ROM Drive.  
Open & Close  
3. The CD User Interface Screen will  
automatically launch.  
4. With the mouse, click on each software  
interface button in turn and follow the on  
screen instructions.  
NOTE:  
If the setup screen doesn’t appear after loading the CD, then you can manually  
start it by double-clicking the “My Computer” Icon on your desktop, then double-  
clicking the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens,  
double-click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.  
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For Macintosh® Users:  
MAC  
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your  
computer.  
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.  
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.  
4. Install the software included.  
NOTE:  
For MAC user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.  
• Software included with your camera  
The PDC 1050 software CD contains the following software:  
PDC 1050 Driver Plug & Play removable disk  
Easy to use, just plug your camera to your computer and use it as a  
removable disk. Use the Arcsoft® software suite to edit and print the  
Pictures.  
PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software  
PhotoStudio® 4.0 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image-editing  
program that provides a complete set of photo editing and retouching  
tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements. Its  
powerful features include a wide variety of input and output options,  
layers, multiple undo and redo functions, image management tools,  
editable text, multiple file format support and a lot more.  
For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 4.0, go to “Help” to access  
the Help Topics.  
support.  
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ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 Picture Editing Software  
ArcSoft Funhouse™ is an image entertainment application that enables  
users to create “photo fantasies” by combining their personal photos with  
a wide variety of fantasy backgrounds. Users can get their own images  
from digital cameras, scanners, disk drives and Photo CDs, and seamlessly  
combine them with just a few clicks of the mouse. The fantasy  
backgrounds include fictional characters, classic works of art, Olympic  
heroes, 50’s funnies, bathing beauties, muscle men and a lot more.  
For further help on how to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0, go to “Help” to  
access the Help Topics.  
support.  
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software  
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® is an easy-to-use printing utility that enables the  
user to layout and print multiple images in different sizes quickly and easily  
on a single sheet of paper. The program offers a large selection of printing  
templates, including Kodak Digital Science Inkjet Photo Paper Templates  
and Avery-brand paper products. It also includes commonly used image-  
editing tools and a wide selection of templates for frames, edges and  
backgrounds for enhancing images.  
For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000, click the “?”  
on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics.  
support.  
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ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software  
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ is an easy-to-use video and image editing  
software program. The program enables users to create and edit new  
videos using existing video and image files - making desktop video  
presentations for home, business, and the Web.  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ Web Cam software  
NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the  
Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features let you communicate  
with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based  
application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files,  
use the text-based chat program, and much more. Using your PC and the  
Internet, you can now hold face-to-face conversations with friends and  
family around the world.  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Reading Software  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document  
format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in and  
submit Adobe PDF forms online.  
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• Computer system requirements  
For acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following  
minimum requirements;  
For Windows® Users  
PC  
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
• Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor  
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
• USB Port  
• 200MB free disk space  
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Standard mouse and keyboard  
• Stereo speakers  
For Macintosh® Users  
MAC  
• PowerPC® Processor  
• Mac™ OS Version 9 ~ 9.2  
• USB Port  
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
• 150MB Free disk space  
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Standard mouse and keyboard  
• Stereo speakers  
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6 Transferring Pictures & Video Clips to Your Computer  
• Before you transfer pictures  
IMPORTANT!  
Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the software  
from the CD.  
For Windows® and Macintosh® Users:  
MAC  
PC  
• Connecting to your computer  
Connecting with the USB Cable.  
USB  
USB  
DC IN 6V  
1. Turn the Camera Off.  
2. Plug the labelled end  
on your computer.  
of the USB cable into the socket marked  
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.  
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For Windows® Users:  
PC  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on PC  
1. Turn on the camera, press OK/ Menu button-> select “USB”-> press  
OK button to confirm ->  
confirm.  
select “storage” ->press OK button to  
2. Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.  
3. Double click “My Computer” icon on the desktop.  
4. Double click “Removable disk”.  
For Windows XP  
user, you will see PDC_1050 here. Please double Click it.  
5. Double click “DCIM”.  
6. A folder called “100IMAGE” will show.  
7. 1) You can see all the pictures and video clips in the folder.  
2) Highlight the pictures and video clips and drag (copy) them to  
somewhere of your choice. Polaroid recommends you drag (copy)  
your files into “My Pictures” inside “My Documents” because this  
will let you access your pictures & video clips easily.  
3) You can also create sub folders inside “My Pictures” to group your  
pictures & video clips.  
4) You can use the Arcsoft software to edit & manage your photos.  
NOTE:  
• Make sure you turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable after  
transferring images. Leaving the camera connected to your computer with  
the power on will drain the batteries.  
• After you have copied all your images to your computer, you can delete  
them from your camera to make room for more images.  
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MAC  
For Macintosh® Users:  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on Mac  
1. Turn on the camera, press OK/ Menu button-> select “USB”-> press  
OK button to confirm ->  
confirm.  
select “storage” ->press OK button to  
2. Connect the camera to the Mac with the USB cable.  
3. A folder called “1050_camera”  
computer desktop.  
will show on the  
4. Double Click this folder and you can see a folder called “DCIM”.  
5. 1) All the pictures and video clips are in the “DCIM” folder.  
2) Highlight the pictures and video clips and drag them to somewhere  
of your choice.  
3) You can also create sub folders to group them.  
4) You can use the Arcsoft software to edit & manage your pictures.  
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7 Using your Camera as a Web Cam (PC Only)  
• Setting up NetMeeting  
1.Connect your PDC 1050 to the USB cable on one end.  
2.Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC on the other end.  
3.Put your PDC 1050 on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface.  
4.Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external  
microphone connector.  
Before starting NetMeeting™, press Menu button on the camera -> select  
“USB”-> press OK button to confirm -> select “Web Cam” ->press OK  
button to confirm. Then you can start NetMeeting™.  
• Start NetMeeting  
NOTE:  
For Windows XP/2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , Go to  
Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow the on-screen set  
up instruction to set up NetMeeting.  
1.Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the  
“NetMeeting” icon from the Windows Start Menu.  
2.If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select  
the “Help” under the menu bar and choose the topic you need. You  
can also refer to the Polaroid “EASY TO USE GUIDE TO MICROSOFT®  
windows/netmeeting.  
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8 Troubleshooting Problems  
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,  
please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your registration  
card for help line contact details.  
Problem  
Solution  
Symptom  
Shut down all other applications  
and attempt to reinstall the  
driver  
Check the USB controller in  
your BIOS if they are activated.  
If these does not work contact  
your national Customer Support  
representative.  
I
receive an  
error PDC 1050 Camera Driver  
message when  
I
am does not load.  
installing the PDC 1050  
Camera Driver.  
I cannot upload images Connection failure.  
to the PC.  
Check all cables connections are  
secured.  
I
cannot run the PDC Conflict with another camera If you have another camera  
1050 Camera Driver.  
driver or capture device.  
installed on your computer,  
remove it and it’s driver  
completely from your system to  
avoid conflict with them.  
I
cannot upload the The CF™Card  
is inserted The memory card with  
a
images from the internal inside the CF™Card slot.  
memory of the PDC  
higher priority than the internal  
memory for image storage or  
image transfer or delete.  
1050 camera to PC.  
I cannot switch on my The CF™Card is inserted all Make sure the CF™Card is  
PDC 1050 Camera after the way in or card slot door is inserted all the way in and close  
inserting a CF™Card .  
not closed properly.  
the slot door properly.  
I press the shutter button The PDC 1050 Camera is Wait for this process to complete  
and get no response.  
processing the image.  
or  
and then take your next image.  
or  
The internal memory or Delete some images in the  
CF™Card memory is full.  
internal memory of the camera  
or CF™Card  
I
get  
a
blurred image There may be a momentary Hold your PDC 1050 camera  
uploading my delay between pressing the steadily until you hear two  
when  
images to my computer. shutter button and the actual beeps” which indicates the  
exposure.  
exposure is completed.  
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Problem  
means  
Solution  
Symptom  
The battery indicator This  
there  
is You need to change with new  
batteries.  
icon on the 1.4” colour insufficient power.  
Playback LCD screen go  
“blank”.  
My CD installation wizard The auto installation file is Go to the computer desktop  
does not work.  
switched to off.  
or  
Right click on “My Computer”.  
Click  
“Properties”.  
Manager”.  
Select  
The  
CD  
ROM  
is “Device  
Double  
disconnected.  
click on “CD-Rom”, double  
click on “CD-R” (Normally the  
manufacturer’s name). Click on  
“ Setting . Ensure “Auto insert  
notification  
is ticked and  
the “ disconnect “ is ticked. If  
you change the settings the  
computer will ask you to restart  
your PC. Click “ Yes “  
or  
You can manually start it by  
going to the Windows Desktop,  
double click “My Computer”,  
double click your CD ROM  
icon and finally double click  
“INSTALL-E.EXE” file.  
The LCD on My PDC No response from any of the Ensure  
to  
use  
a
new  
1050  
Camera  
has function buttons.  
CompactFlash™ card only for  
your PDC 1050 camera.  
frozen when you insert  
a CF™Card into your PDC  
1050 camera.  
CF Cards have been used by  
other devices may contain files  
which confusing your PDC 1050  
camera. Try to format it before  
inserting in again.  
There is no response in PC mode is not selected in Set the camera to PC mode  
NetMeeting when the your PDC 1050 Camera  
camera is connected to  
the PC  
before connecting to your PC.  
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed  
applications. For further information and support, please visit our website:  
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9 Getting Help  
• Polaroid Online Services  
• ArcSoft Software Help  
For North America  
For South & Central  
ArcSoft HQ Support Center  
(Fremont California, CA)  
Tel: 1-800-762-8657  
(toll free number)  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
Tel: 1-510-979-5520  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
For China  
For Japan  
ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing)  
Tel: 8610-6849-1368  
Fax: 8610-6849-1367  
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)  
Tel: +81-03-3834-5256  
Fax: +81-03-5816-4730  
E-mail: [email protected] and  
For Oceania  
For Europe/Middle East/ ArcSoft  
Africa & Rest of the World  
ArcSoft Europe Support Center (Ireland)  
Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087  
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001  
Australian Support Center  
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales)  
Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888  
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728  
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10 Appendix  
• Technical Specifications  
• Memory:  
• Internal memory - 8MB Nand Flash  
• External memory - Supports CF cards up to 128MB  
• Image Performance for Video or Web-cam:  
Approximately 10fps in QVGA resolution  
• Still Image Resolution:  
• High Resolution - 1600 x 1200 pixel (interpolated to 2 Mega pixel)  
• Normal Resolution - 1152 x 864 pixel  
• Low Resolution - 576 x 432 pixel  
• Storable Images:  
• High Resolution - 15 images (approx.)  
• Normal Resolution - 25 images (approx.)  
• Low Resolution - 70 images (approx.)  
• Focus Range: 3 feet (1 metre) to infinity  
• Built-in Flash  
• Flash Modes -AUTO, OFF, ON  
• Flash Range -Approximately 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 metres)  
• Video Clip:  
• Approximately 45 seconds of video clip can be recorded.  
• Unlimited when connected to the computer via USB  
• File Format:  
• Still Image - Compressed in JPEG format after downloaded to PC via  
USB (depend on the application used)  
• Video Clip - AVI format  
• External Connector: USB  
• Auto Power Off:  
• LCD turns off after 60 seconds inactivity  
• Camera turns off after 90 seconds inactivity  
• Power Supply: USB Cable, 4 x AA Alkaline batteries (included)  
• Operating System:  
For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
For Macintosh® Users: Mac OS 9.0~9.2  
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• Using your batteries  
Important NOTE:  
A fresh alkaline battery provides an output voltage of 1.5V whereas a  
rechargeable battery available in retail stores generally has a lower output  
1.2V. In order to maximize the performance of your PDC 1050 camera, we  
recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries.  
WARNINGS!  
• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.  
• Do not mix different types of batteries or new and used batteries.  
• Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.  
• Insert the batteries with the correct polarity.  
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.  
• Do not short the supply terminals.  
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-  
cadmium) batteries.  
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.  
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.  
• Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
These instructions should be retained for future reference.  
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance  
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental  
conditions;  
• 41 - 104º Fahrenheit; 5 - 40º Celsius  
• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing  
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions.  
AC Adaptor (Not included)  
The AC Adaptor carries voltage which can be dangerous if live parts are  
exposed.  
We recommend that you regularly examine the AC adaptor for any  
breakage. NEVER try to repair or open the AC adaptor.  
Camera Cautions  
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid  
or liquid.  
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning  
it.  
• 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.  
• Regulatory Information  
FCC Notice  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved  
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is needed.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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.  
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UK 1102  
Part No.: OM837410 R2  
Printed in China  
 

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