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1. Power/Shutter Release
2. LED Indicator
3. Recording Slide Switch
4. Lens
5. MicroSD Card Slot
6. WiFi LED Indicator
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HDMI Port
8. Video Resolution Switch
9. USB Port
10. Reset Button
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11. WiFi Power Button (Located On Camera)
12. Camera Panel Cover
13. WiFi Power Button (Located On Cover)
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Thank you for your purchase of the PolaroidXS100i camera. As supplied herein, the XS100i can be mounted on all kinds of
helmets and any type of handlebar or pipe between .75 and 1.4 inches in diameter. All the necessary straps, interlocking
mounting parts, USB cable, software and, of course, the camera are included. Additional exciting mounts like suction
cups and board
mounts will soon be available at polaroidaction.com. Check the site frequently for new accessories.
What's Included in the Box?
• Camera
•
Mini USB to USB cable
•
HDMI Cable
• Secure String
with quick disconnect
• Mount-Lock
• Mount-Lock Key
• Manual
• Carrying pouch
with belt hook
•
Helmet mounts (all helmet types)
• Handlebar
mounts (all bars measuring .75-in to 1.4-in)
• Assorted mounting hardware
PRECAUTIONS
1. Make sure the XS100i's back cover is twisted on and completely sealed before use. If foreign objects or water
enter the camera, turn the power off. Continued use may cause an injury.
2. If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off. Continued use may cause
permanent damage and/or personal injury.
3. There are no user serviceable parts in the camera: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE! Do not place the camera on unstable
surfaces. This may cause
the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage. For repair, visit polaroidaction.com for
customer service information.
4. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when handling the camera. Doing
so may render
the camera inoperative.
5. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car. High
temperatures may adversely affect the case or internal parts of the camera.
6. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do so may damage the cords and cables.
7. This is an extreme sports video product. Please be careful that you don't mount the camera in a fixed position
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where, in
the
event
of
an
accident, you subject yourself
to
bodily contact
with
the camera.
Charging
the
Battery
1.
Connect
the
USB cable's mini USB plug into the camera's mini USB port.
2. Connect
the
cable's USB plug into a USB port
of
any computer. Verify that
the
computer
is
on.
3. The Red LED remains on
while
the battery is charging.
4. The Red LED will turn
off
when
the
battery is fully charged.
5. Charge
the
battery before using
the
camera for
the
very first time.
6.
It
takes about 3 hours to initially charge the camera. Subsequent charges w
il
l take 3 hours or less.
Additional Information
When
the
battery
power
is
low,
the
camera will vibrate three
times
to indicate a
low
battery.
The camera w i
ll
vibrate
two
seconds to indicate i
t's
out
of
power. If
the
camera is recor
di
ng, it w
ill
automati
ca
lly save the
file and then
shut
down.
DO NOT
attempt
to
remove
the
internal battery. Doing so will void the warranty coverage and can possibly damage the
camera.
Insert
Micro
SD
Card
The XS100i supports MicroSD cards up to 32GB.
At
the rate
of
4GB per half-hour, a 32GB card w
ill
record full high
definition (FHD) video for approximately 4-hours (1080p@30 fps or 720p@60 fps).
If
there
is
no MicroSD card
in
the
camera,
the
Red
and Green LED @will flash alternately and continuously.
Check that the camera
power
is turned OFF Insert a MicroSD card (with the p
ri
nted
side up) into
the
MicroSD Card Slot
with
enough finger pressure to keep the edge
of
the
card flush
with
the card slot opening.
To
remove the Micro-SO card, press the card inward and release. Grasp the card w ith
two
fingers and pull it out.
Never insert a MicroSD card
with
the printed side down. Forcing the card inward in
that
position will likely damage
the
card and/or camera.
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A
new
MicroSD
card
should
be
formatted
before
using. For instructions on
how
to
format
the
card, refer
to
the
Section
"Connecting
the
Camera
to
a
Computer!fV/HDTV."
Setti
ng
Da
te
&
Time
You
can
set
the
camera's
clock by activating
the
XS100i's
software
which
resides
in
the
camera's internal
memory.
To
set
up
the
camera
clock
1.
Insert
a
MicroSD
card
with
at
least
2MB
free
space i
nto
the
camera.
2.
Connect
the
camera
to
a
PC
via
the
USB
to
mini USB cable.
3. Press
the
Power
Button
to
turn
the
camera ON.
4. Using
the
computer's
file
manager
,
open
the
MicroSD
card folder. There
will
be 2 files visible, one
for
Windows
"Polaroid
XS1001
win
.exe" and
one
for
Mac
"Polaroid
XS1001
_mac.app".
Double
click
the
appropriate
file
to
open it.
Find
the
"Date andTime" and click "SET''
5.
6. Enter
the
date
and
time
manually
or
click "Sync
with
PC"
to
set
with
your
PC
clock (Check
that
your
PC
time
and
date
are accurate.
).
Click "Ok"
to
save
the
settings
.
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8.
Then
disconnect
your camera
from
your
PC
immediately
to
save
date
and
time
Attaching
the
Carnera
Panel
Cover
The
waterproof
housing
allows
the
camera
to
operate
as
deep
as
30
feet
under
water
. In
order
to
protect
the
camera
when
using it in
wet
condit
ions, you
must
seal
the
camera's
operation panel
with
the
Panel Cover.
1.
2.
Attach
the
Panel Cover (Figure
1)
to
the
back
of
the
camera by posi
tioning
the
Panel Cover Lock in
the
12
o'c
lock position and
rotate
the
outer
ring
of
the
Panel
Cover
clockwise
(in
the
direction
of
arrow
No.1) until
the
two
black circles are lined
up
(Figure
2)
.
Using a fingernail, slide
the
Panel Cover Lock
upward
in
the
direction
of
th
e
arrow
No
. 2.
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3.
To
remove the Panel Cover, simply reverse the procedure
in
steps 1 and
2.
*Failure to
properly
seal your camera can result in leaks
that
may
damage
or
destroy
your camera.
Your
warranty does
not
cover
water
damage resulting from
user
neglect.
*The rubberseal on the Panel Cover forms the
waterproof
barrier to
protect
the camera in
wet
and
underwater
conditions.
You
must
keep this seal clean; a single strand
of
hair
or
a single grain
of
sand can cause
water
to leak into the
camera.
*After
every
use in salt water, you
will
need
to rinse the outside
of
the
product
and
the seal
with
non-salt water, then dry.
Failure to rinse
off
salt
water
can cause corrosion
within
the camera and, in turn, damage
will
result.
Powering
On/Off
To
turn
the
camera ON:
1.
Press and hold the Power Button
2. The camera will vibrate, and the Green LED will turn on.
To
turn
the
camera OFF:
1.
Press and hold the Power Button .
2.
The camera
wi
ll vibrate
two
seconds, and the Green LED will turn off.
Recording
Videos
Before you start recording, select the video resolution by switching the Video Resolution SwitchThere are
two
HD
options
to
select from: HD (720p 60fps or 720p 30fps) and FHD
(Full
HD 1080p 30fps or 960p 30fps).
You
can
change the
resolution by changing the settings
with
the XS100i software.
There are
two
methods available for starting the video record function. Recording is delayed
1-2
seconds
as
a short
vibration indicates recording has started. The LED indicator illuminates
RED
throughout the recording.
Method
1:
Whether
the camera
power
is ON or
OFF,
simply
sl
ide the Recording
Sl
ide Switchfrom
STOP
to
RECto
start
recording.
Method
2:
When
your camera
is
OFF and
the
Recordi
ng
Slide Switch is at the
REC
location, press and hold the Power
Button
to
turn the camera ON, and it will start recording.
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To stop recording, move the Recording Slide Switch from REC to STOP The camera will vibrate and the LED Indicator
will illuminate GREEN
to indicate the recording has stopped. The camera will then enter the Standby mode. An additional
option
is to hold the Power Button to stop the recording and turn the camera off. The camera will vibrate two seconds,
and
the Red LED light will turn off.
*A smaller video file
of 432x240 (w/1080p/720p) or 320x240 (w/960p) will be created simultaneously when recording
an HD/FHD video file. The smaller video file size
allows for more efficient uploading of content to social media sites and
email .
*Changing video resolution is disabled during video recording.
*Check
that the MicroSD card has sufficient space to capture your video. The card is full when the camera vibrates for
5-seconds,
and the Green LED
flashes continuously.
T aking Ph otos
The XS100i camera allows you to take 16MP, 5MP, 3MP, VGA high-quality still images.
To capture a still image
1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power Button .
2. If
the camera is in the video recording mode, move the Recording Slide Switch to STOP
3. After the camera power has been turned on, press the Power Button to take a photo. A short vibration and a flash
of the Green LED indicate a still photo has been recorded.
*The still
photo function is disabled during video recording.
*The default
photo mode is "single photo." Burst mode gives you a series of 10 photo shots per second to capture that
"can't miss"
moment. Time Lapse mode can be utilized to take a series of photos at 5, 10 , 30 or 60-second intervals. To
change the mode, please refer to the section "Changing the camera settings"
*When the memory ca rd becomes full, the camera will vibrate for five seconds and the Green LED will flash
continuously.
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Reset
Resetting the Camera
Press the Reset Button with a thin and blunt object to reset the camera to the factory default sett ings.
Auto Rotation
The XS 1 OOi has a built-in G-sensor which is able to detect camera orientation. By mounting your camera goo. 180° or 270°
from the default position (refer to picture at right), the recorded view will be rotated to the same angle. This allows the
user
to mount the camera in different angular positions without recording a rotated or inverted view. The
video resolution
will be adjusted for goo and270°. Review the table below.
Video Resolution
oo or 180° 90°
or 270°
1080p 1920x1080 608x1080
960p 1280x960 720x960
720p 1280x720 416x720
*The auto-rotate feature is available only for video capturing, not still photos .
*Adjust your camera orientation before you start recording. The rotation feature will not be activated throughout the
recording process.
*You can disable the auto-rotation function in the "General Settings"
with the XS100i software.
Connecting to a Computer/Using Softv-Iare
The Polaroid software is installed automatically, the first time you use your Micro SD card in your XS100i camera by
following
these simple steps.
1. Make sure XS 1 OOi is turned off
2. Insert memory card into XS100i
3. Power on
the XS100i by sliding the main power switch to the On (REC) position.
4. The light in front
of the Record button should flash alternating red and green several times, and then remaining
steady red.
5. Wait approximately 5 seconds, and then connect the camera to your compute r via a compatible USB cable
6. The
Micro SD card should show up as a drive on your computer. When you open it, the Polaroid software should
now be present on it.
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TROUBLESHOOTING: If the Polaroid software does not appear on the card, repeat steps from the beginning. Allow more
time after powering on camera before connecting to computer.
Browsing Files and Transferring Them to a PC
1. Click the "Browse Files" icon, and the file folder will pop up; the saved photo and video files will be displayed on the
browser.
2. Double click a photo or video file to preview the content.
3. Copy or Move the files to your PC hard drive to store them in your computer or share them on social media
websites or
in email.
*The FHD!HD video files
will be saved as ACTPOOOJ.mov. The 432x240 or 320x240 video recorded at the same time will
be savedas ACTP0001 thm.mov.
NOTE: Due to that
it records in .mov format the videos recorded won't be able to play back in Windows Media Player but
it will play in Ouicktime, Real and most other players.
Link to PolaroidWebsites:
You can access more PolaroidAction information by clicking the icons at
the
top of software. Links will take you to our website, FACEBOOK and
TWITIER pages.
Chaging Camera Settings
The XS100i camera settings can be changed by utilizing the video camera's
software. Simply click on the options
in the Photo, Video or General
menus.
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Set
up on Photo Menu
Click "Photo"
to
select the desired photo resolution and mode. The active mode will become highlighted.
Mode
Photo Resolution
Photo
Mode
Time Lapse
Setting
the
Video
Resolution
Options
16MP, 5MP, 3MP, VGA
Single Shot, Burst
(1
0-frames/sec),
Time Lapse
5,1
0, 30, 60 seconds
Click the "Video" menu to select the desired video resolution. The active mode will
be
highlighted.
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