Polaroid iS1527W User manual

iS1527W
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................2
What’s Included.......................................................................................................................2
Parts of the Camera ................................................................................................................3
Initial Camera Setup................................................................................................................5
Main Camera Modes...............................................................................................................9
Camera Technical Specifications...........................................................................................10
Computer System Requirements...........................................................................................11
Powering the Camera On/Off ................................................................................................12
Changing Camera Mode .......................................................................................................13
Navigating the Menus............................................................................................................15
Selecting the Shooting Mode.................................................................................................16
Camera Features: WiFi, INSTA Share...................................................................................19
Photo Capture Mode .............................................................................................................21
Video Capture Mode..............................................................................................................32
Camera Settings....................................................................................................................35
Playback Mode......................................................................................................................37
Installing the Software ...........................................................................................................44
Connecting the Camera to the Computer..............................................................................46
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer.............................................46
Get Started! ...........................................................................................................................47
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually ........................................47
Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................................49
Warranty Card .......................................................................................................................49
Technical Support..................................................................................................................51
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................51
E-Waste / FCC Declaration ...................................................................................................52

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos
and videos is included with your digital camera.
Polaroid makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Note:
•Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
•This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured
by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from
your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Polaroid Instant Memories
Software to enjoy the full Polaroid experience.
What’s Included
1) DigitalCamera
2) USB Cable
3) Polaroid Instant Memories
SoftwareInstallationCD
4) Shoulder Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power ON/OFF Button 11. Self Timer/Left Button 20. Shutter Button
2. Insta-Share Button 12. LCD Screen 21. Flash Light
3. Playback Button 13. USB Port 22. Manual Flash Open Button
4. Flash/Up Button 14. Tripod Socket 23. Special Color Effects Button
5. Exposure/Right Button 15. Optical Lens 24. WiFi Button
6. Delete Button 16. Battery Compartment 25. Video Record Button
7. Menu Button 17. Lens Cover 26. Mode Dial
8. OK Button 18. SD Memory Card Slot 27. Face Detect Button
9. Macro/Down Button 19. Zoom In (T)/Zoom Out (W) 28. Anti-Shake Button
10. Display Button

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Multi-Functional Buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or OK.
1) Left/Self –Timer Button:
•Scrolls left in menus.
•Toggles through the 4 self-timer options.
2) Up/Flash Button:
•Scrolls up in menus.
•Toggle through the flash options.
3) Right/Exposure Button:
•Scrolls right in menus.
•Selects an EV value.
4) Down/Focus Button:
•Scrolls down in menus.
•Toggles between different focus modes.
5) OK Button:
Confirms a chosen setting.

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Initial Camera Setup
Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card
Open the battery compartment:
Insert 4XAA (1.5V) batteries:
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camera Using the Camera
Hold the camera
securely.
Press the Zoom
wheel on either the
Tele or Wide
position of the
camera to zoom in
or out of your
subject while taking
pictures.
Lightly press the
shutter button
halfway to focus on
the subject then
press the button
fully to take the
picture.

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Installing the Batteries
1) Use only the specified batteries for the camera.
Use 4 x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
Note: When replacing batteries, always power off the camera before removing the batteries.
2) Push the clip in the direction of the arrow and then slide the battery cover to the right to
release and open it.
3) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
4) Close the battery compartment cover and then slide the clip to the left to securely lock the
cover in place.
Note:
•Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
•Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
•Rechargeable batteries not recommended.
•Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.
•When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will
automatically turn off a few seconds later.
•Battery Status:
Icon Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the batteries ASAP.

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Installing the SD Memory Card
Make sure an SD Memory Card has been properly inserted into your camera.
SD card not included.
To properly install the SD Memory Card:
1) Open the SD Memory Card cover on the side of the camera to reveal the SD Memory Card
slot.
2) Insert the SD card into the SD Card slot. The proper direction to install the SD Card is
shown on the SD icon by the SD card slot. See images 1 and 2 below for reference.
3) Push the SD card until you hear a ‘click’ sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly. See images 3 and 4 below for reference.
4) Close the SD Memory Card cover.
To remove the SD Memory Card:
1) Open the SD Memory Card cover on the side of the camera to reveal the SD Memory Card
slot.
2) Lightly press the edge of the SD Memory Card to eject.
3) Close the SD Memory Card cover.

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Note:
•After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not
see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
•Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If
the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
Power On
Press the Power or Playback button to turn on the camera.
Attaching the Strap
To attach the lens and neck straps to your camera, please follow the instructions below:
1) Insert one end of the neck strap through the strap eyelet.
2) Route it through the buckle as the inner loop.
3) Route the other end of the neck strap to the other strap buckle to secure it.
Follow the above steps to attach the other side of the neck strap.
4) Insert one end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet.
5) Make a loop to secure it.
6) Attach the other end of the lens strap on the lens cover.
7) Once complete, make sure the straps are tight.
Congratulations! Your camera is now ready to use.

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Main Camera Modes
Your digital camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital camera. This is the default mode when
the camera is powered on.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button halfway to
focus, then press the Shutter button fully to capture the image.
The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the Menu button while in
the Photo Capture Mode.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
Press the HD button or turn the Mode Dial to Video. To take a video, aim your
camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A blinking red record
indicator appears on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press
the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, press the Menu button while in
the Video Capture Mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your digital camera.
After turning on your camera, press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode
for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously
taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the Menu
button while in the Playback Mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
4608x3456 (16M), 4288x3216 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M),
3648x2736 (10M), 3264x2448 (8M), 3648x2056 (7M HD),
2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2M HD),
640x480 (VGA)
Video Resolution 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)
File Format Still Image: JPEG ; Video: Avi
Internal Memory 128MB DDR2 (Buffer) – enough for Test Photos. Number of photos
vary according to selected Image Size setting:
VGA -80 photos, 2MP-17 photos, 3MP-11 photos
External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display 3.0 Inch TFT
Lens f=28mm-420mm, F3.2-6.5
Zoom 15X Optical Zoom
Light Exposure -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H,
Fluorescent L, Custom
ISO Auto, 50,100, 200, 400,800,1600
Scene Scenery, Backlight, Night Scenery, Building, Kids, Night Portrait,
Food, Text, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset,
Flash No Flash, Forced On, Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction
Self-Timer 2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti Shake Yes
Face Detect Yes
Smile Capture Yes
Multi Snapshot (Burst) Yes
Print Photos Yes
Microphone Yes
Macro Yes
Language English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Italian,
Polish, Greek
Interface USB 2.0
System Requirements Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery 4x AA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature 0~40°C

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Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Polaroid Instant Memories
Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
WINDOWS OS
•MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or
MICROSOFT® Windows 7 or above
•Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
•1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
•16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
•CD-ROM Drive
•QuickTime® 6 or higher
•MICROSOFT® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
•Windows Media Player 10 or higher
•DirectX 9 or higher
•Internet connection required
MACINTOSH OS
•Intel Processor running MACINTOSH OS X v10.5.x or later
•1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
•Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
•QuickTime® 6 or higher
•CD-ROM Drive
•Internet connection required
Note: Make sure the latest compatibleAdobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

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Powering the Camera On/Off
•Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera
comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.
•Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included.
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
Powering the Camera ON
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
1) Press the
Power button.
The camera is turned on in Photo Capture/Camera Mode.
2) Press the Playback button.
The camera is turned on in Photo Capture/Camera Mode.
•After powering on, the camera emits a sound and the LED light turns on briefly.
•The LCD screen turns on with your camera in Photo Capture Mode to start.
Powering the Camera OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF. A “Goodbye” screen appears and then the camera will power off completely.
Auto Power Off – Power Saving
Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.

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Changing Camera Mode
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you are
new to the camera.
Your camera has three main modes:
1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
2) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camera.
Power On
Press the Power/ Playback button to turn the power on.
•Be sure that you have removed the lens cover before turning on the camera.
•When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.
•The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to
capture and enjoy clear quality photos.
Photo Capture Mode
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) Set the Mode Dial to the desired photo shooting mode.
2) If you need to use the flash for shooting, open the flash.
3) Use the Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
4) Press the Shutter button halfway to set the automatic focus.
5) Once the focus is set, the focus frame color will turn from red (unfocused) to green (focused).
If the focus frame color is red and you press the Shutter button down, it might result in a
blurred photo.
6) Press the Shutter button down fully to capture the image.

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Video Capture Mode
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) To switch to Video Capture Mode, press the HD button or turn the Mode Dial to
Video.
2) Press the Shutter button to start capturing your video.
3) While recording, use the Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
4) Press the Right/Exposure button to pause/resume the video recording. Press the Shutter
button again to stop the video recording.
Playback Mode
When in Playback Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
1) To switch to Playback mode, press the Playback button.
To exit Playback mode and return to the previous mode, press the Playback button again.
2) In Playback mode, you can view captured photos or play recorded videos.
3) You can press the Left or Right button to scroll through the photos/videos.

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Navigating the Menus
The Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode each have a set of menus
specific to that mode. The General Camera Setting also has its own set of menus.
To access the menus:
1) Press the Menu button.
Note: Depending on your selected mode and settings, the displayed option icons in the
menu may vary.
2) Select the Mode Menu by pressing the Right/Left button.
The Mode Menus include:
Icon Mode Description
Photo Capture Mode
Video Capture Mode
Playback Mode
Displays the Photo Capture Mode Menu options.
Displays the Video Capture Mode Menu options.
Displays the Playback Mode Menu options.
Camera Settings Displays the General Camera Setting Menu
options.
3) Press the Up/Down button to select a menu option.
4) Press the OK/Right button to enter the submenu.
5) Press the Up/Down button to select an option from the submenu list.
6) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Note: Press the Menu button at any time to exit the menu screen.

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Selecting the Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select one of the eight shooting modes:
No. Icon Mode Descri
p
tion
1 Auto 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 conditionof the
sub
j
ect.
4 Aperture
Priority You can choose an aperture value, while the shutter speed
is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the
5 Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually.
6 Continuous
Shooting Lets you capture a series of shots with a single press of the
Shutter button.
7 Video Use this mode to record videos with your camera.
8 Scene
Mode Lets you select the desired scene mode that suits your
shooting environment.

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Using Aperture Priority Mode
Aperture Priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field.
In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed.
To adjust the Aperture Priority Mode value:
1) Set the Mode Dial to A.
2) Press the OK button.
3) Press Up/Down button to adjust the aperture value.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Using Shutter Priority Mode
Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects. In general, use a shorter shutter
speed to catch a fast-moving object.
To adjust the shutter speed in Shutter Priority Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to S.
2) Press the OK button.
3) Press Left/Right button to adjust the shutter speed.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Using Manual Mode
You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual Mode.
To adjust values in Manual Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to M.
2) Press the OK button.
3) Adjust the settings.
•Press the Up/Down button to adjust the aperture value.
•Press Left/Right button to adjust the shutter speed.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Using Continuous Shooting Mode
In this mode, you can take consecutive shots.

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Icon Mode Description
Burst Continuously takes pictures when you pressing the
Shutter button.
Speedy Burst Press and release the Shutter button. When the photo
size you select is VGA, Speedy Burst will shoot
continuously at the speed of
30 shots per second. This will stop after 1second or
when the memory card is full.
AEB (Auto
Exposure
Bracketing)
Automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different
settings in the shutter speed or the aperture value.
To select a Continuous Shooting Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to the Continuous Shooting Mode Icon:
2) Press the Up button to enter the menu for the Continuous Shooting Mode options.
3) Press the Up/Down button to select a desired option.
4) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Setting the Scene Mode
Select one of the following Scene Modes to fit your shooting condition.
Mode Description
Backlight Increases the exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates
from the subject from the behind.
Scenery Catches the scenery with ease.
Smile Capture Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected.
Blink Detect Warns of eyes blinks if detected and lets you decided whether to save the
image file.
Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere (represented by hue) of the
sunrise or sunset.
Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. It is recommended to keep
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow scenes.
Text Improves clarity and contrast when taking a close-up picture of
Food Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving more vivid
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Night Portrait Captures portrait in low lighting conditions.
Kids Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones.
Building Enhances lines and contracts to highlight the sense of the three
dimensions (3D) for a building.
Night Scenery Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at
night.
To select a Scene Mode:
1) Set the Mode Dial to SCENE.
2) Press the Up/Down button to select the desired Scene Mode.
3) Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Camera Features: WiFi, INSTA Share
WiFi Feature
Using your camera’s WiFi wireless local area network (WLAN) function, you can connect your
camera wirelessly to your Smartphone or tablet. Once your camera is connected to your device,
you can use it to edit, browse and manage your photos. With a touch of a button, you can also
easily share your captured images.
Preparation
Your Smartphone or tablet must be using the Android or iOS system.
Installing the Application