Polaroid 620 User manual

620
Digital Camera
User'sManual
B/W Printing
WARNING: Turn your
camera and computer
OFF before connecting
them using the SERIAL
cable. If you don't, you
may damage them.

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The Polaroid FUN 620 Creative Kit
Your Polaroid FUN 620 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything
necessary to take digital photos, save them to your computer, and manipulate
them.
Caution:Before connecting the camera to your computer, install the
PhotoImpression 2 software included with the camera (page 8), and
restart your computer.
The kit includes:
•Polaroid FUN 620 Digital Camera
•Four AAA batteries
•Camera-to-computer cable (with both
RS-232C Serial and USB plugs)
•Polaroid PhotoImpression 2 Software
CD-ROM
Note: Ensure that your computer has an RS-232C Serial port or a high-speed
USB port (Windows 98, Me, or 2000 only).

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Camera front
aViewfinder
bLens
cSerial/USB cable
connector port
dTripod mount
eBattery compartment
Camera rear
fLCD status display
gPower/status indicator
hLow-battery indicator
iViewfinder
jPower button
kPhoto erase button
lSelf-timer button
mShutter button
nWrist strap slot
oBattery compartment
Note: For more information
about your camera, see
the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the PhotoImpression 2
Online User’s Guide (the software online Help).
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Turning the Camera On and Off
1Turn the camera on (a). You hear a
click, the LCD (e) turns on, and the
green power/status indicator (b)
is lit.
If the green power/status indicator
is not lit, check that the batteries are
properly loaded and fully charged.
2To turn the camera off, press and
hold the power button (a) until the
green power/status indicator (b) turns off.
Note: To conserve battery power, the camera beeps and shuts off after 90
seconds of inactivity. To turn it on, press the power button (a). The LCD
(e) turns on and the power/status indicator (b) is lit. To take a photo,
look through the viewfinder (c) and press the shutter button (d).
a
b
c
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Inserting Batteries
Your kit includes four AAA batteries.
1Turn the camera off.
2Open the battery door by sliding the
cover out to the side as far as it will
go and lifting it.
3Insert the batteries. Ensure that the
battery terminals (+and -) are
properly positioned (as shown).
4Close the battery door securely. Slide
it out to the side as far as it will go,
press it against the camera base, and
slide it back into the base to lock it closed. If you feel resistance, do not force
the door closed.
Note: Replace the batteries when the low-battery
indicator (a) turns on, the LCD shows bL, or
the LCD does not turn on.
Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries of
different types, or batteries from different
manufacturers. High-capacity super-alkaline
batteries provide longer battery life for digital
cameras.
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Taking Photos
1Turn the camera on (a). The green
power/status indicator (b) is lit.
2Stand at least 1 m (3 feet) from your
subject.
Note: For best results, take photos
outdoors or indoors in a brightly
lit room.
3Point the camera toward your
subject. If you see the low-light
warning message (LL) on the LCD (e), add light or move to a brighter
location.
If you still want to take a low-light photo without adding light or moving to
a brighter location, hold the camera very steady or attach it to a tripod
(using the tripod mount), due to the increased exposure time required.
Under low light conditions, photo quality may be reduced.
4Frame your subject within the yellow lines in the viewfinder (c).
5Hold the camera steady and press the shutter button (d) until the camera
beeps. (Moving the camera before you hear the beeps may blur the photo.)
The power/status indicator blinks while the photo is processed, and the
picture counter in the LCD (e) increases by one.
a
b
c
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Note: When the 1 MB camera memory is full (about 15 photos), the LCD
shows the memory-full message (FL) and the camera issues three quick
warning beeps. If you press the shutter button, the camera beeps three
times, but does not take a photo.
Note: When the memory is full, transfer photos to your computer (page 9) and
erase them from the camera’s memory (page 7 and page 13).
Using the Self-timer
Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface when using the self-timer.
1Turn the camera on (a).
2Set the camera into position to take a
photo.
3Compose the photo in the
viewfinder (b).
4Press the self-timer button (c). The
camera beeps for fifteen seconds, the
beep speeds up and then stops just
before the camera takes the photo.
To cancel the self-timer, press the power button.
Note: Do not press the shutter button when using the self-timer.
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Erasing photos From the Camera
1Press and hold the photo erase
button (a) for 3 seconds. The last
photo taken is erased.
You hear a beep when the photo is
erased, and the photo count on the
LCD (b) decreases by one.
2Repeat to erase additional photos.
Note: You can also erase photos using
the Polaroid PhotoImpression 2 Software (page 13).
Warning: Once you erase a photo, it is gone forever.
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b

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Installing PhotoImpression 2 Software
1Turn your computer on.
2Check that the computer meets these requirements:
•200 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent
•Compatible with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, or 2000
•32 MB RAM and 195 MB available hard disk space
•Available USB port (Windows 98, Me, or 2000) or RS-232 Serial port
•High-color display with 800 x 600 DPI resolution or higher
•2x or faster CD-ROM drive
•Mouse
3Insert the software CD in your PC.
If the installation program does not start automatically:
aSelect Run from the Windows Start menu.
bClick Browse and select your CD-ROM drive.
cSelect Setup.exe from the CD-ROM.
dClick Open.
eClick OK. The installation program begins.
4Follow the instructions on your computer screen.
5Click Finish.
Caution:You must restart your computer after installing the software.

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Transferring Photos to Your Computer
1Turn the camera off.
2Turn your computer and peripherals off (Serial transfers only).
Do not turn your computer off when using the computer’s USB port.
3Locate the connector cable.
It includes plugs to connect
to the camera and to your
computer’s Serial or USB
port (as shown).
Note: USB transfer rates are faster than Serial.
4Connect the Serial plug (a) or the USB
plug (b) to your computer.
Caution:If the USB connection is not tight,
the plug may pull out. Check that
it is fully inserted every time you
transfer photos.
Note: For help with the Serial or USB port
on your computer, read the
computer’s instruction manual or contact the computer manufacturer.
5Insert the other end of the cable (c) straight into the camera without
twisting (and with the arrow on the plug facing the front of the camera). If
you feel resistance, do not force the plug; reposition it and try again.
Serial
USB
Camera
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6Turn the computer on (Serial transfers only).
7Open the PhotoImpression 2 software
by double-clicking the
PhotoImpression 2 icon on your
Desktop. The Get Photo button is
selected.
The Get Photo button lets you
acquire photos from several sources:
Selection: Used To:
Album Open a photo in a PhotoImpression 2 album
From File Open a recently used photo or any photo stored on
your computer
Camera/Scanner Transfer a photo from your camera, scanner, or other
TWAIN-compatible device
Create New Create a new image file
Screen Capture Grab an entire computer screen or active window
Get From Web Get a photo from your albums on the
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Get
Photo

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8Click Camera/Scanner.
9Select Polaroid FUN 620
in the Select Source list.
10 Choose a location on your
computer for storing your
photos.
There are two ways to choose
a location:
•The fastest way to save, display, and manipulate your photos is to select
an album in the Select Album list. To create a new album, select
[New] and use the album NewAlbum1 or type a different album
name.
Note:Your photos appear in the active photo album and the photo
files are stored in c:\My Documents\My Pictures. The
files are named using the date you downloaded them. For
example: Mar30$01.JPG
•If you want to customize where and how your photos are stored, click
the Acquire Options button.
Select Source list
Camera/Scanner button
Acquire button
Select Album list
Acquire Options button

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A TWAIN Options window opens,
which lets you select the file format, the
folder where photos are stored, and file
names for photos. Click OK when
finished.
11 Turn the camera on.
12 Click the Acquire button.
The TWAIN software opens. TWAIN
software is used to transfer and delete
photos from your camera.
Note: If you see a failed connection
message or warning window, turn
the camera off and on again, check the connections between the camera
and computer, and click Acquire.
13 Click Refresh Thumbnails if your photos do not appear automatically
in the TWAIN window.

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14 Select photos to transfer to your computer:
•To select a single photo, click on the photo thumbnail. A red border
appears around the photo.
•To select more that one photo, press Control (Ctrl) on your
keyboard while you click on each thumbnail photo. Red borders
appear around selected thumbnails.
•To select all photos, click Select All. Red borders appear around all
thumbnails in the camera.
15 Click Get Photos.
Caution:To avoid losing your photos, copy them to removable storage, such as a
floppy disk, Zip disk, or writable CD.
16 To open a photo stored using the Select Album list (in step 10), double-
click the thumbnail image that is displayed in the on-screen photo album.
The photo appears in the image tray.
To open a photo stored using the TWAIN Options window (in step 10),
use the Get Photos, From File, and Browse buttons to find the
photo and display it in the image tray.
You can now manipulate the image using the PhotoImpression 2 tools.
Note: To erase all photos from the camera, click Delete All Photos. Once
you delete the photos, they are gone forever.

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Getting Help with PhotoImpression 2
software
•Select the ?button to open the PhotoImpression 2
Online User’s Guide. This provides an index and
step-by-step procedures for using your
PhotoImpression 2 software to manipulate and
enhance your photos.
•You can also get help with any button or feature in
the software by moving your mouse cursor over it
and clicking the right mouse button. This brings up context-sensitive help
that explains the software button or feature.
•Visit our Help site on the Web for more information.
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Camera Precautions
•This camera is battery operated. Supervise children when the camera is
operated by them or used in their presence. To avoid electrical shock, do
not expose the camera to, or immerse it in, any fluids. Do not disassemble
or operate the camera if dropped or damaged. Contact a Polaroid Service
Center for repair information.
•Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage
internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed.
Return your camera to authorized Polaroid service providers for all
maintenance and repairs.
•Keep the camera away from all fluids. Moisture creates the danger of fire
and electrical shock. Do not use the camera in the rain, at the seashore, or
any location where there is the possibility of exposure to fluids.
•Turn the camera off and remove the batteries immediately if the camera is
exposed to water or any other fluid.
•Do not open the battery compartment while the camera is on. If the camera
loses power while processing a new photo, the photo cannot be stored and
may cause corruption of other stored photos.

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Limited Warranties
One Year Limited Warranty
Polaroid FUN 620 Digital Camera
Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in
manufacture within the warranty period. The warranty period is determined by
the date of purchase. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise, the
warranty period is determined by the date of manufacture.
This warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, misuse or
tampering, and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not
allowing such exclusions or limitations.
Ninety Day Limited Warranty Polaroid PhotoImpression 2
Software
Polaroid warrants that the software media will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Polaroid
Corporation's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be to repair or
replace the software that does not meet Polaroid Corporation's Limited
Warranty and is returned to Polaroid with a copy of your sales receipt. This
Limited Warranty is void if failure of the software has resulted from accident,
abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement software will be warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
Polaroid makes no other warranties with respect to the software, either express
or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose.

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Product Compliance
This product conforms to the following EC standards:
EMC Directive
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
EN55022, Class B
EN55024

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Contacting Polaroid
Contact Polaroid Corporation at www.PolaroidDigitalASIA.com or
call the Polaroid Digital Product Support Centre at:
•Australia (local): 1 800 242 643
•Australia: [phone]
•Hong Kong: [phone]
•Malaysia: [phone]
•New Zealand: +09 303 1479
•Singapore: [phone]
•Taiwan: [phone]
•Thailand: [phone]
Warranty, phone-support, and repair services are regional and may not be
available for a particular product outside the country where it was purchased.
Thank you for purchasing this Polaroid Digital Product. For more information
on our other imaging products, please visit www.PolaroidDigital.com.
© 2001 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the
trademarks “Polaroid and Pixel Design” and Max the Bird (and Design) © 1998-
2001. All other product names may be the property of their respective owners.
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