Polaroid a330 User manual

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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
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 connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be
required to stop operation of the equipment.
Notice:
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable(USB, etc.) Again.

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Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) Again.
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence
of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential
adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of
this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted
waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are
responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly.
To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to
www.polaroid.com and click on "Company" or call the customer service
number for your country listed in the instruction manual.

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Trademark Information
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Product Information
■ Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product
specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference
guide for the product.
■ The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this
manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and
accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, memory
cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color,
appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
accessories.
■ The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of
your camera.
■ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the
batteries.
Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove
the batteries.
Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
There is no user serviceable parts: DO NOT DISSASSEMBLE!
For repair, please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Exposing the camera to
these conditions may cause damage to it.
Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces.
This may cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Batteries should only be replaced by an adult. Children must be supervised by an adult when
they are replacing the batteries.
Do not use the camera while you are walking,driving or riding a motorcycle.
This may cause personal injury or result in traffic accident.

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Cautions
Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+or-) of the terminals.
Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted may cause personal injury, or damage
to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyones’ eyes.
This may cause damage to the person's eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD display to impact.
This may damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the
internal fluid contacts your eyes, rinse with fresh water.
If the fluid contacts you clothing rinse with water and seek medical attention immediately.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when
handling the camera.
This may cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid,steamy,smoky,or dusty places.
This may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the batteries immdiately after a long period of continuous use.
The batteries may become warm and possibly cause personal injury.
Do not wrap the carema or place it in cloth or blankets.
This may cause heat to build up and deform the case. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the carema in places where the temperature may rise significantly
such as inside a car.
This may adversely affect the case or the parts inside.
Before you move the carema,disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this may damage cords and cables.

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Using Your Batteries
Excessive use of the flash
Remove batteries from your camera when not in use.
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
Do not short the supply terminals.
Please dispose of the batteries properly.
Our laboratory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with industry standard battery
consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association commonly known as CIPA). All digital
cameras are high drain products. For the best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend
the use of high capacity batteries designed for such applications.
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting the following activities:
■ Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen
■ Using the optical viewfinder (if your camera has one) to frame the subject when taking pictures
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These instructions should be retained for future reference.
Questions?
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CONTENTS
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
8 Package Contents
9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
9 Front View
10 Rear View
11 LCD Display
13 GETTING STARTED
13 Preparation
14 Turning the Power On/Off
14 LED Indicators
15 Choosing the Language
15 Formatting the Memory Card or
Internal Memory
16 CAPTURE MODE
16 Capturing Images
16 Using the Flash
17 Using the Zoom Function
18 Setting Focus
19 Setting the Scene Mode
20 Adjusting the Exposure
(EV Compensation)
21 VIDE0 MODE
21 Recording Video Clips
22 Playing Back Video Clips
23 PLAYBACK MODE
23 Playing Back Still Images
24 Thumbnail Display
24 Slideshow Display
25 Protecting Images
26 Erasing Images
27 MENU OPTIONS
27 Capture Menu
29 Video Menu
30 Playback Menu
31 Setup Menu
33 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
33 Downloading Your Files
34 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
35 DEFAULT SETTING
36 SPECIFICATIONS
37 APPENDIX
37 Possible Number of Shots
38 Troubleshooting
39 Connecting to a PictBridge
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital
images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 3.1-megapixel sensor,
this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2048 x 1536 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
■ Digital Camera
■ Software CD-ROM
■ USB cable
■ 2 x AAA size batteries
Common(Optional) Accessories:
■ SD or SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid memory card up to
2 GB for SD and up to 8 GB for SDHC)
■ Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
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Front View
1. Shutter /OK
2. Self-timer indicator
3. Power button
4. Flash
5. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
6. Taking lens
7. USB interface

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Rear View
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8. Macro LED
9. LCD display
10. Hand strap retainer
11. Battery door
12. SD card slot
13. Tripod socket
14. Up & zoom in button
15. Down & zoom out button
16. Left & Flash
17. Right /Display Button
18. Playback/Mode Button
19. Menu Button

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LCD Display Icons
1. Battery Power Level
[ ] Full power
[ ] Medium power
[ ] Low power
[ ] No power
2. Shake alert
Alert user to hold the camera steadily
3. Flash mode
[ ] Auto Flash
[ ] Always On
[ ] Off
4. Zoom indicator
5. View center
6. Photo or Video counter
7. Memory or SDcard indicator
[ ] Pictures stored in built-in memory
[ ] Pictures stored in SD card
8. Image size resolution
[3M] 2048 x 1536
[1.3M] 1280 x 960
[VGA ] 640 x 480
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[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
10. White Balance
[ ]Auto
[ ]Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
11. Focus setting
[ ] Normal
[ ] Macro
12. Mode indicator
[ ] Auto Mode
[ ] Sports Mode
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Portrait Mode
[ ] Landscape Mode
[ ] Backlight Mode
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Video mode [ ]
Playback mode[ ]
1. Battery level
2. Video indicator icon
3. Focus setting
4. White Balance
5. Video resolution
6. Storage media
7. Available recording time
8. Main focus area
Still image playback
1. Battery level
2. Playback indicator
3. File number
4. Storage media
Playback mode[ ]
Video playback
1. Battery level
2. Total recorded time
3. Tme remaining
4. File number
5. Video resolution
6. Storage media
7. Playback indicator
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Open the battery door as shown in the illustration.
2. Load the batteries in the correct orientation as shown.
3. Close the battery door and make sure it is locked securely.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
■ The camera has 16MB internal memory, but you can use an SD/SDHC
memory card (you may use up to a 2 GB for SD and up to an 8GB for SDHC)
to expand the camera's memory capacity(We recommend the use of a
Polaroid SD - not included).
■ Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.
■ To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card,
you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/ SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.
■ To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.
■ To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the
power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting
or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera
will automatically turn off.
■ Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the
battery door.

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Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
Turning the Power On/Off
■ Pressing the POWER button once turns the camera on.
■ To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.
■ To extend battery life, the power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been
operated for a fixed period of time. To resume, turn the power on again.
Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
LED Indicators
INDICATORS STATE DESCRIPTION/ACTIVITY
LED indicator
LED indicator
Self-timer indicator
Blinking red
Blinking red
Blinking red
Reading/Writing files
Charging the flash.
The self-timer function is activated.

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Choosing your Language
Specify which language the menus and messages are to be shown on the LCD display
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [ Setup ] menu with the button.
3. Select [ Language ] with the ▼ buttons, and press the SHUTTER
button.
■ The Language setting screen will be displayed.
4. Select the display language with the ▲ / ▼buttons, and press the
SHUTTER button.
■ The setting will be stored.
■ To exit from any menu selection, press the button.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and
erases all stored images and data.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [ Setup ] menu with the button.
3. Select [Format] with the ▼ buttons, and press the SHUTTER
button.
4. Select Internal Memory or SD card with the ▲ / ▼ buttons,
and press the SHUTTER button.
5. Select [ OK ] with the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and press the SHUTTER
button.
■ To cancel formatting, select [ Cancel ] and press the
SHUTTER button.
Exit Set
OK
Capture Setup
Format Next Men u
Language English
Auto Off 3Mi n.
Sys.Re set Next Menu
Light Freq. 60 Hz
Capture Setup
Exit Set
OK
Format Next Men u
Language English
Auto Off 3Mi n.
Sys.Re set Next Menu
Light Freq. 60 Hz
Capture Setup
Exit Set
OK
Format Next Men u
Language English
Auto Off 3Mi n.
Sys.Re set Next Menu
Light Freq. 60 Hz
Cancel
Execute

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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 1.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD display to help you frame your images,
playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
2. Frame your image on the LCD display so that the main subject is within the
focus frame.
■ Pressing the ▲ button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject
on the LCD display.
3. Press the SHUTTER button to capture your image.
Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions permit the use of flash. The
camera has 3 flash modes:Off, Auto, and Always On. You can take an image using a
desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. The flash's effective range is
35.4” ~ 59.1”(0.9m~1.5m) (in Normal mode). The flash is disabled if
the camera is set to Macro mode.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the carema on.
2. Toggleuntil your desired flash mode appears on the LCD display.
3. Frame your scene and press the SHUTTER button to capture your image.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
/MODE
MENU
FLASH MODE DESCRIPTION
Flash Off
Auto
Always On
Use this mode in an environment where flash use is prohibited or when subject
is too far away for the flash to be effective.
The flash fires automatically according to the surrounding brightness of the
photographic conditions.
The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode
for recording images with high contrast (subject backlit) and heavy shadows.

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Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 8x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects
by pressing the ▲ / ▼ button. It is a useful feature, however, the more
the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become. To capture a
zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
2. To activate the digital zoom, press the▲ / ▼button.
■ The status of digital magnification is shown on the LCD display.
3. Frame your scene and press the SHUTTER button to capture the image.
■ The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 8.0x.
■ Image noise (grain) may occur in the recorded image when using the digital zoom feature.
/MODE
MENU

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Setting the Focus
Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ]
macro or [ ] normal mode. The focus range of macro mode is 4.3” to 7.0”(11cm to 18cm); normal
mode is 20” to Infinity (0.5m to Infinity).
1. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.
2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode.
3. Frame your scene and press the SHUTTER button.
Warning! : Your image(s) will be unsharp if you are not
within the macro focus range.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
■ If the camera is set to Macro mode, the flash function is disabled.
FOCUS MODE DESCRIPTION
Normal
Macro
This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its
widest position you may focus objects as close as 11cm(4.3”).

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Setting the Scene Mode
You can select the scene mode according to the image your wish to capture.
There are 6 available modes.
[ ]Auto: Select this mode for most picture taking situations.
[ ]Sports: Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving subjects.
[ ]Night:: Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views.
[ ]Portrait:: Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes
the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.
[ ]Landscape: Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high
saturation.
[ ] Backlight: Select this mode when you want to capture images as the light comes from behind
the object.
1.Press the MENU button.
■ The [ Capture ] menu is displayed.
2.Select [ Scene Mode ] with the ▲ / ▼ buttons,then press
the SHUTTER button.
3.Select the desired scene mode with the ▲ / ▼buttons,
then press the SHUTTER button.
4.To exit from the menu, press the button.
Exit Set
OK
Capture Setup
Size 3M
Quality Fine
Scene Mod e Au to
EV +0.0
White Ba lance Auto
Exit Set
OK
Capture Setup
Size 3M
Quality Fine
Scene Mod e Au to
EV +0.0
White Ba lance aUTO
Auto
Sport
Night