Polaroid A930 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

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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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
■Microsoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
■Pentium®is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
■Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
■SD™ is a trademark.
■Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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 might 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 might 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 might cause fire and
injury, or damage
to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or
leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the
internal fluid enters or 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 might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the batteries immediately after a long period of continuous use.
The batteries may become warm and possibly cause an injury.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case. Use the camera in a
well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly,
such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables.
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Using Your Batteries
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
■Excessive use of the flash
■Remove batteries from your camera when not in use.
WARNING!
■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.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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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 Monitor 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 VIDEO 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
Compliant Printer

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 9.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920
pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
■Digital Camera
■Software CD-ROM
■USB cable
■2 x AA size batteries
Common (Optional) Accessories:
■SD/SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid memory card up to 4 GB.)
■Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1. Hand strap retainer
2. Shutter /OK
3. Power button
4. Flash
5. Self-timer indicator
6. Taking lens
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