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.