Polaroid I834 User manual

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User Guide
i834 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. AF Lamp / Self-timer LED
4. Stabilizer
5. Power button
6. Speaker
7. USB port
8. Lens
9. Microphone
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10. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
11. Playback mode button
12. Menu button
13. Macro / Left button
14. Stop / Down button
15. LCD Screen
16. Delete / ASM*button
17. Zoom in button
18. Power / Auto Focus LED
19. Play / Pause / Up button
20. Wrist strap holder
21. Flash / Right button
22. Set / Display button
23. Mode button
24. Tripod mount
25. Battery / SD card door
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* ASM button: Pressing this button switches
among the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
and Manual Exposure mode. See page 41.

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Table of Contents
Product Overview...........................................................................2
Table of Contents...........................................................................3
1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6
• Camera Package Contents.........................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap..........................................................8
• Installing the Batteries...............................................................8
• Using Your Batteries .................................................................9
• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................10
2 Camera Settings........................................................................11
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................11
• Capature Modes.....................................................................11
• Playback Mode.......................................................................15
• Camera Modes.......................................................................16
• Capture Modes ......................................................................17
• How to Navigate Menus..........................................................18
• Setup Menu ..........................................................................19
• Adjusting the Sounds..............................................................20
• Selecting Auto Review Period ..................................................21
• Power Saving Settings ...........................................................22
• Setting the Date and Time ......................................................23
• Setting the Display Language ..................................................24
• File No. Reset Setting .............................................................25
• Choosing a Startup Image ......................................................26
• Formatting the Internal Memory ..............................................28
• Selecting the Battery Type ......................................................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
• Using the Q Mode ..................................................................38

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• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................39
• Setting ASM Mode ................................................................41
• Setting Self-timer ...................................................................43
• Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................44
• Zoom Feature .......................................................................44
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ...........................................46
• Setting Light Metering ............................................................47
• Setting White Balance.............................................................48
• Setting the ISO .....................................................................49
• Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................50
• Setting the AEB ....................................................................51
• Setting the Highlight ..............................................................51
• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................52
• Setting the Photo Effect..........................................................53
• Setting Date Stamp On/Off......................................................54
• Setting Face Tracking .............................................................55
• Setting AF Lamp ....................................................................56
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................57
• Recording Video Clips ............................................................57
• Setting the Video Size.............................................................58
5 Recording Audio Clips ................................................................59
• Recording a Audio Clip ...........................................................59
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image..........................60
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................61
• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................61
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................61
• Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................62
• Changing the Image Effect ......................................................63
• Changing the Image Size ........................................................63
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail .................64
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ..................................64
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................66
• Playing Audio Clips.................................................................66
• Playing a Voice Memo.............................................................67
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .............68

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• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ..................................70
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................71
7 Print Settings............................................................................72
• About PictBridge ....................................................................72
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................79
• About DPOF .........................................................................80
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................83
• Using the SD Card..................................................................83
• Formatting a SD card .............................................................86
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........87
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................88
• Installing the Software ............................................................88
• Software Included with Your Camera........................................90
• Computer System Requirements...............................................91
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................92
• Before Transferring Files..........................................................92
• Connecting to Your Computer..................................................92
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer...................93
11 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................95
12 Getting Help ...........................................................................98
• Polaroid Online Services ..........................................................98
• ArcSoft Software Help............................................................98
13 Appendix................................................................................99
• Technical specifications ..........................................................99
• Storage Capacities................................................................101
• Uninstalling Polaroid i834 Driver (PC only) ...............................105
• Camera Default Settings........................................................106
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................108
• Regulatory Information..........................................................109

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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i834 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The i834 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright colour TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i834 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 6 inches to infinity
including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Flash always
on, Slow Sync and Flash off).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by using DPOF.
• Large 3.0 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Easy to use multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.
Need help with your digital camera?
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• Camera Package Contents
Registration Card
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
First Class
Postage
Required
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not deliver
without proper
postage
i834
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid i834 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
Skin
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
AA Batteries AV Cable
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• 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 9.
1. Open the camera battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as
illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then
sliding it towards the camera to lock.
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• Using Your Batteries
There are two types of batteries that are suitable for your camera:
Alkaline and NiMH. Please select the type of batteries you are
using in the set up menu. For more details, please refer to “Select-
ing the Battery Type” on page 29.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend using a
brand name high capacity battery.
• To ensure the camera displays the battery level correctly, please set the
type to match the batteries being used.
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting
the following activities:
• Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen.
• Use the optical viewfinder (if applicable) to frame the subject when
taking pictures.
• Reduce the excessive use of the flash.
• Remove batteries from your camera when not in use for long periods
of time.
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 orientation.
• 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.

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• 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.
IN
9999
8M AF
Battery power is exhausted. Please
replace the battery.
• 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.

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2 Camera Settings
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera
settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed
are not activated.
• Capature Modes
Still Image Mode
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AWB
ISO
AUTO
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Flash Mode , , , , 39
2 Shooting Mode 36
3 Image Resolution 8M 16:9 6M 4M 2M VGA 46
4 Quality , , 46
5 Sharpness , , 52
6Automatic Exposure
Bracketing 51

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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
7 Date Stamp 54
8 Exposure Compensation Value ,-2.........+2 50
9 Face Tracking 55
10 Apeture Value F2.8 ~ 5.6 ---
11 Shake Warning ---
12 Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec ---
13 Focus Mark ---
14 Highlight 51
15 Histogram ---
16 ISO Sensitivity 50 100 200 400 800 1600 AUTO 49
17 Light Metering , , 47
18 Camera Shake Warning 42
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Internal Memory IN ---
SD Card ---
20 Battery Power Level , , 10
21 Number of Remaining Pictures 9999 ---
22 White balance , , , H
H,H L, , AUTO 48
23 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 44
24 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 44
25 AF Lamp AF 56
26 Self-timer 2, 10 , 43
Continuous Pictures 44
27 Macro Mode 35

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Video Mode
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1 Video Mode 57
2 Video Size 16:9 , 58
3 Focus Mark ---
4White balance , , , H
H,H L, , AUTO 48
5Light Metering , , 47
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Internal Memory IN ---
SD Card ---
7 Battery Power Level , , 10
8 Remaining Recording Time 00:01:30 ---
9 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 44
10 Macro Mode 35

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Audio Mode
IN
00:09:12 4
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Audio mode 59
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Internal Memory IN ---
SD Card ---
3Battery Power Level , , 10
4 Remaining Recording Time 00:09:12 ---

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• Playback Mode
:PLAY
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F2.8
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Resolution 8M ---
2 DPOF ---
3 Date & Time ---
4 Recording info ---
5 Playback mode ---
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Internal Memory IN ---
SD Card ---
7Battery Power Level , , 10
8Protect 68
9 File Number / Total Number 5/150 ---

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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.
Capture Mode
In this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This
mode allows you to select 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 57 and “Recording Audio Clips” on
page 59.
Playback Mode
This mode allows you to review, rotate, protect or delete pictures and
video clips from the camera. You can add your favourite sticker and a
voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 61.
Need help with your digital camera?
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• Capture Modes
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and
audio clips.
Selecting these three modes as follows:
Program
Select OK
1. Press the button to set the camera to
capture mode.
2. Press the button to access the scene
mode palette.
3. Press button to select the desired
setting.
4. Press the button to confirm your
choice.
No. Description Icon
1 Still Image Mode
2 Video Mode
3 Audio Mode

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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.
Menu button
1. Press the 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.
8M8M
Resolution
8M
3:2
6M
4M
16:9
WB ISO
3. Press the UP and DOWN 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.
2. Press the or button to choose (SETUP).
3. Press the button to enter the setup menu.
Menu button
4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
Setup Menu 1/3
Select Exit
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Setup
Enter

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• Adjusting the Sounds
You can set the start-up, shutter and beep volume in Setup mode.
Setup Menu 1/3
Select Exit
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Sounds
Select Ok
Shutter On
Start-up 1
Beep On
Volume
1. Access the setup menu.
2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the or button.
4. “START-UP” is the current selection.
5. Press the UP or DOWN to select the desired
item.
6. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
7. Press the button.
Shutter You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
shutter button.
Start-up You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the start-
up sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the
camera.
Beep You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
buttons.
Volume Adjusts the volume of the shutter, start-up, beep and playback sound.