Polaroid iM1836 User manual

IMPORTANT: Install the Polaroid Instant Memories Software
and click on GET MANUAL for the full User Manual

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1) Digital Camera
2) USB Cable
3) Lithium Battery
4) Shoulder Strap
5) AC Charger
6) Polaroid Instant Memories Software Installation CD
7) Flash
8) 4GB Micro SD Card (Installed in the Micro SD Memory Card slot
of your camera)
Note: 2 AAA batteries required for Flash not included.

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1. Power ON/OFF Button
2. Flash Screw
3. Flash Indicator
4. Flash
5. Interchangeable Lens
6. Zoom Ring
7. Lens Attachment Ring
8. Lens Release Button
9. AF Assist Lamp
10. Strap ring
11. Battery Cover
12. Tripod Socket
13. Memory Card Slot
14. LCD Monitor
15. Back Button
16. Editor Mode
17. Android Application Mode
18. Camera Mode
19. Android Manual
20. Mode Dial
21. Microphone
22. LED Indicator
23. Shutter Button

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Installing the Battery:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery as shown above.
3. Close the battery compartment and lock it.
Charging the Battery:
1. Power Off the camera.
2. Connect the camera using the USB cable to the
computer's USB port or to theAC Charger (which
is then connected to a standard wall socket).
3. Charge light will turn off when the battery is fully
charged.
4. When charging using the AC Charger we
recommend to charge up to 2 hours. It will take
longer to charge when using your computer.
NOTE : YOUR CAMERA IS ALREADY
PREINSTALLED WITH 4GB MICRO SD CARD.
Installing Micro SD Memory Card:
1. Open the Micro SD Card slot cover flap.
2. Insert the Micro SD Card as shown above.
3. This camera can support up to 32GB Micro
SD Card.
IMPORTANT :
We highly recommend that you format the
Micro SD card the first time before using.
You must use a Class 10 Micro SD Card or
higher only.
Attaching the Lens:
1. Attach the lens to the camera - Aligning the red dots of the camera and the lens (1 and 4).
2. Hold the base of the camera securely and turn the lens clockwise about 45 degrees till it snaps in place.
Removing the Lens:
Important : Turn off the camera to standby mode by clicking on the "ON/OFF" button once.
Your camera screen will be off at this mode. Now you can safely remove the lens.
Holding the Lens Release button (3), turn the lens anticlockwise direction about 45 degrees and pull out the lens.
1. Red Dot (Camera)
2. Lens Connector Pin
3. Lens Release Button
4. Red Dot (lens)
5. Lens Connector Base

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1. Insert 2 AAA batteries to the ash and close the battery cover.
2. Insert the Flash Pin (4) in the Flash Pin Receptor (1) till it goes all the way in.
Tighten the connection by turning the ash screw head in a clockwise direction.
Make sure the ash screw head is tightened properly.
1. Flash Pin Receptor
2. Flash Screw Receptor
3. Flash Screw
4. Flash Pin
5. Flash Screw Head

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1. Your camera has a standby mode.
From that mode you will see the lock screen as shown above.
2. Swipe the lock icon up to the unlock position to enter theAndroid Mode.
Swipe it down to the camera icon will open the Camera Mode.
1. Press the Power button to turn on the camera.
2. You will see the Polaroid welcome screen once the camera is turned on.
3. Your camera will be in the Android Mode by default.
4. To turn on the Camera Mode use one of the following options:
- Select the camera icon on the left tool bar of the screen.
- Click on the Shutter button.
- Click the Polaroidcam APP in Android Mode.

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Your camera has different modes for the
various camera functions. You can switch
modes by rotating the MODE Dial on your
camera after the camera has been powered
ON.
Rotate the Mode Dial to select one of the Camera Shooting Modes:
No.
Icon
Mode
Description
1
Auto
Take still pictures automatic mode.
The camera detects the shooting condition and
automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode.
2
Program
The camera automatically configures the appropriate
settings, so you can capture images with ease.
3
Shutter Priority
You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture value
is automatically determined by the lighting condition of
the subject.
4
Aperture Priority
You can choose an aperture value, while the shutter
speed is automatically determined by the lighting
condition of the subject.
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Manual
Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually.
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Multi Shot
Lets you capture a series of 3 consecutive shots with a
single press of the Shutter button.
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Video
Use this mode to record videos with your camera.
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Scene Mode
Lets you select the desired scene mode that suits your
shooting environment.
MODE DIAL

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No.
Icon
Mode
Description
1
Android Manual
Android Manual.
2
Camera
Go to Camera Mode.
3
Home
Go to Android Home.
4
Image Editor
Mode
View / edit your media files from the Image Editor APP.
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Back
Go back to the previous screen.
1. Your camera has pre-default shortcuts on the left tool bar of the screen.
2. Touching any of these icons to open that respective mode.

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1. Turn the camera on and turn the dial to Auto mode.
2. Make sure your lens is attached to the camera and the lens cover is removed.
3. Press the Shutter button once to activate the camera.
4. Press and hold the Shutter button half way down to focus on the subject. When the subject
is in focus you will hear a beeping sound - now push the button all the way down to take
the picture.
1. Turn the Camera Dial to the Video Mode and press the Shutter button once to record video.
2. When the video is being recorded you will notice a flashing red circle and REC icon with
the video record time on the bottom right.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
1. Touch on the Image Viewer icon to view all the media files that you have recorded.
2. You will see a thumbnail of all the media files.
3. Select the file that you want.
To learn more about the other camera modes and features, please refer to the full user manual which is
available by clicking the GET MANUAL button after installing the ‘Polaroid Instant Memories’software. You
can also access manual form the Android Mode by clicking on the HELP app.
Hold the camera securely.
Turn the ring on the lens
clockwise or counter clockwise to
zoom in and zoom out.
Lightly press the Shutter
button halfway to focus on
the subject, and then press
the Shutter button fully to
take a picture.

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1. APP View icon : Touch the App View icon to view all the preinstalled apps.
2. Touch and hold an App icon to create a shortcut in the Home screen or in the Shortcut Bar
located on the right.
1. Touch and hold the App shortcut for a few seconds.
2. On the left of the screen, you will see an "X" delete icon in red.
3. Drag the App shortcut icon to the "X" symbol to delete.
NOTE : This will not uninstall the App but just remove the shortcut from the Home
screen or the Shortcut Bar. You can access these Apps by touching on the App
View icon.
1. Touch the Setting icon .
2. Touch to turn the Wifi position to ‘On’ position.
3. Select the WiFi option.
4. Choose your network from that list and enter the password if required.

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1. Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera to the computer.
2. Click on USB Storage on computer.
3. You will see the camera as an external drive in your computer.
4. Double click (for windows) / click (for Mac) to view the contents of the folder.
5. Transfer files from here to your local folder on your computer.
1. Install the ‘Polaroid Instant Memories’ software.
2. Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera to the computer.
3. Click ‘Get Images’from the Main Menu screen of the software.
4. Transfer files from your camera to your local computer folder.
1. From Image Editor , touch and image to select it from the gallery.
2. This will open the image full screen.
3. Touch the Share icon.

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For technical support issues please visit our website at www.polaroid.com. For further assistance,
you can also call our technical support department toll free at 877-408-0033 (UK call 0800 917
4831), or for e-mail support, please contact us at [e-mail].
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Battery

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