Polaroid i1032 User manual

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User Guide
i1032 10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Lens
4. Power button
5. Self-timer LED
6. DC IN jack
7. USB / AV - OUT port
8. Microphone
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9. Speaker
10.Zoom out / Thumbnail button
11. LCD Screen
12. Power / Auto Focus LED
13. Zoom in button
14. Playback mode button
15. Menu button
16. Wrist strap holder
17. Mode button
18. Display button
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19. Macro / Left button
20. Scene mode / Erase / Up button
21. Flash / Right button
22. Self-time / Continuous / Down button
23. Set / Adjust button
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24. Tripod mount
25. Battery / SD card door
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started...........................................................................7
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................8
• Attaching the Wrist strap.........................................................9
• Installing the Batteries .............................................................9
• Using Your Batteries .............................................................10
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................10
• Connecting the AC Adapter (Optional).....................................11
• Turning the Camera On and Off..............................................12
• Checking the Battery Power Level ..........................................12
2 Camera Setting.........................................................................13
• Checking Camera Status........................................................13
• Camera Modes .....................................................................17
• Capture Mode ......................................................................18
• How to Navigate Menus ........................................................19
• Setup Menu .........................................................................20
• Adjusting the Beep Sound Volume ..........................................20
• Selecting start-up Sound........................................................21
• Selecting Auto Review Period.................................................22
• Power Saving Settings ..........................................................23
• Setting the Date and Time .....................................................24
• Setting the Display Language .................................................25
• File No. Reset Setting............................................................26
• Choosing a Startup Image......................................................27
• Formatting the Internal Memory..............................................29
• Resetting to Default Settings..................................................30
• Turning the Information Display On/Off ...................................31
3 Taking Pictures.........................................................................33
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode .............................................33
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode...............................................35
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes...................36

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• Setting Self-timer..................................................................39
• Taking Continuous Pictures....................................................40
• Zoom Feature.......................................................................41
• Setting the Image Size and Quality..........................................43
• Setting the Sharpness ...........................................................45
• Setting the Photo Effect ........................................................46
• Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off ..........................................47
• Setting White Balance ...........................................................48
• Setting the ISO.....................................................................49
• Setting Exposure Compensation .............................................50
4 Recording Video Clips................................................................53
• Recording Video Clips ...........................................................53
• Setting the Video Size ...........................................................54
5 Recording Audio Clips ...............................................................55
• Recording Audio Clips ...........................................................55
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ........................56
6 Managing Pictures and Video clips ..............................................57
• Reviewing Pictures................................................................57
• Rotating the Displayed Picture................................................58
• Changing the Image Size .......................................................59
• Magnifying & Trimming Still Images ........................................60
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail..................61
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD Screen ................................62
• Playing a Video Clip on the LCD Screen...................................64
• Playing Audio Clips ...............................................................65
• Playing a Voice Memo ...........................................................66
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips............67
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips..................................69
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV................................70
7 Print Settings ...........................................................................71

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• About PictBridge...................................................................71
• About DPOF.........................................................................80
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card..............................................82
• Using the SD Card ................................................................82
• Formatting a SD Card............................................................86
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card..........87
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................89
• Installing the Software .........................................................89
• Software Included with Your Camera ......................................91
• Computer System Requirements .............................................93
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To a Computer ...................94
• Before Transferring Files .......................................................94
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................94
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................95
11 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................97
• Troubleshooting....................................................................97
12 Getting Help ......................................................................... 100
• Polaroid Online Services ...................................................... 100
• ArcSoft Software Help ........................................................ 100
13 Appendix.............................................................................. 101
• Technical Specifications ......................................................101
• Storage Capacities..............................................................103
• Uninstalling Polaroid i1032 Driver (PC only) ...........................108
• Camera Default Settings......................................................109
• Regulatory Information ........................................................ 110

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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i1032 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The i1032 comes equipped with a powerful 10 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 2.4-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i1032 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 1.57 inches to
infinity in wide range and from 9.84 inches to infinity in telephoto
range, including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (off, on, red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
and auto).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.
• Large 2.4 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Multiple choice of photographic scenes, making it more accurate and
convenient for taking pictures.

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• Camera Package Contents
Registration Card
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid i1032 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 4 (Mac)
DivX (PC) / DivX Doctor II (Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
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Wrist Strap
Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
AA Batteries Video Cable
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I1032
Quick Start Guide
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• Attaching the Wrist strap
• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline
on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 10.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.

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• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA
lithium or rechargeable Ni-MH.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Using the LCD screen to take pictures
• Excessive use of the flash.
WARNING!
• 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 in the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environment.
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing
The battery life or image quality may be affected when the camera is
operated outside these conditions.

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• Connecting the AC Adapter (Optional)
Turn off the camera before connecting or
disconnecting the adapter. Connect the
plug to the camera as shown and connect
the adapter to the household power outlet.
The camera automatically switches over
to AC adapter powered operation. The AC
adapter can be used with or without the
battery in place.
IMPORTANT!
We recommend the user to use the AC adapter (optional, 3.3V/2.0A) to power
the camera whenever connected to a computer.
AC Adapter
The AC Adapter carries voltage which can be dangerous if live parts are
exposed.
We recommend that you regularly examine the AC adapter for any
breakage. NEVER try to repair or open the AC adapter.
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 on the camera 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 the camera as this will affect
any warranty claim.

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• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press and hold the (POWER) button
until the LCD screen is activated.
2. Press the (POWER) button again to
turn the power off.
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
or
Battery power is exhausted. Please change the battery.

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2 Camera Settings
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera’s LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not
displayed are not activated.
• Camera Modes
Still Image Mode
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No. Description Icon Ref.
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1 Macro Mode
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2 Flash Mode , ,
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No. Description Icon Ref.
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3 Shooting Mode
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4 Image Resolution
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5 Quality ,
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6 Sharpness
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7 White balance
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8 ISO Sensitivity
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100 ,
200 , AUTO 49
9 Exposure Compensation Value
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10 Self-timer / Continuous Pictures
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11 Battery Power Level
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12 Internal Memory / SD Card
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13 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar
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Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 41
14 Focus Mark
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15 Light Metering , ,
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16 Number of Remaining Pictures ---

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17 Aperture Value F2.8, F3.2, F3.6, F4.0, F4.5,
F5.1,F5.7, F6.4
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18 Shutter Speed 8”, 5.6”, 4”, 2.8”, 2”, 1.4” 1”,
0.7”, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/8,
1/11, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 1/42,
1/60, 1/85, 1/125, 1/177,
1/250, 1/354, 1/500, 1/707,
1/1000, 1/1414, 1/2000
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Video Mode
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1 Video Mode
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2 Video Size
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3 Remaining Recording Time 00:01:03 ---

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Audio Mode
00:00:13
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Audio mode
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2 Remaining Recording Time 00:00:13 ---

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Playback Mode
4/9
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2006/08/01 18:39
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2Protect
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3 Date 2006/08/01 ---
4 Time 18:39 ---
5 File Number 4/9 ---
6Movie Size
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• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes,
Capture mode and Playback mode.
Pressing the PLAYBACK button
switches between the Capture mode and
Playback mode.

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Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips.
This mode allows selecting the image and video settings according to
the shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures”
on page 33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 51 and “Recording Audio
Clips” on page 53.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures
and video clips from the camera. For more details, please refer to
“Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 55.
• Capture Modes
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and
audio clips.
Pressing the button cycles through these three modes.
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• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture and play
settings, as well as other camera settings like
the Date/Time and Auto Power Off.
1. Press the or button to enter a menu
bar and press it again to exit.
2. Press the
and buttons to scroll left and
right through the menu bar.
RESOLUTION
10
3. Press the and buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
4. Press the button to enter a submenu or
confirm your choice.

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• Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and
Playback mode
1. Press the button. SETUP
ENTER
2. Press the or button to choose
(SETUP).
3. Press the button to enter the setup menu.
4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
• Adjusting the Beep Sound Volume
You can turn the beep sound on and off in Setup mode. When the beep
sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the button.
4. “VOLUME” is the current selection.
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SOUNDS
SELECT
VOLUME
START-UP SOUND 1
OK
6. Press the button.