Polaroid iS426 User manual

iS426
USER MANUAL
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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.
1) Digital Camera
2) USB Cable
3) Polaroid Instant Memories
Software Installation CD
4) AC Charger
5) Wrist Strap
6) Lithium Battery
Note: SD Memory Card not included.

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1. Power Button
11. INSTA Share / Down Button
2. Shutter Button
12. Scene / Left Button
3. LCD Screen
13. Flash Light
4. Busy/Charging LED Light Indicator
14. Wrist Strap Connector
5. USB Slot
15. Self-Timer LED Light Indicator
6. W/T Zoom Button
16. Battery Compartment / SD Card Slot
7. MODE Button
17. Tripod Mount
8. SET Button
18. Optical Lens
9. Flash / Up / Slide Show button
19. Microphone
10. Delete / Right Button

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To Charge the Battery:
1. Insert the battery as shown above.
2. Power off the camera.
3. Connect the camera using the supplied
USB cable to the computer’s USB port or
to the AC Adapter (which is then
connected to a standard wall socket).
4. Allow the battery to charge for at least 3
hours before using the first time.
5. The charge light will turn off when the
battery is fully charged.
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.

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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial
camera setup.
1) Charging the Battery
To charge your battery, first connect the USB Cable to your camera.
Then follow one of the steps below:
A) Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and your computer:
- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.
- Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
B) Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and the AC Adapter
(included).
- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.
- Connect the other end to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power
socket.
Note: While charging the battery, the LED light turns on. The battery is fully charged when
the LED light turns off.

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Battery Power:
Some features, 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.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
2) SD Card
Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not included.)
To properly insert the SD Card:
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the
SD card slot).
Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has
been inserted correctly.
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.
3) Power On
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
After powering on your camera for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language for the
camera. The Language selection menu appears. Select the language of your choice by pressing
the UP and DOWN direction control buttons. Then press the SET button to confirm the selection.

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Once a language has been selected, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?”
Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup.
Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default
settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera.
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to
choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.
Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the SET button to confirm the
selection and finish the camera setup.
Next you will be asked to set the default INSTA Share destination for photos and videos taken
with your camera.
The INSTA Share technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and
videos to social networks with the accompanying software application.
1) First you will be asked to choose the default INSTAShare social network for Photos.
Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default INSTA Share social network for Videos.
Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.
Congratulations! Your camera is now ready to use.

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Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been
powered ON.
Use this mode to capture pictures with your 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.
The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the SET button while in
the Photo Capture mode.
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to open the Video Capture
mode. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start
the record. Ared record indicator will appear 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 SET button while in the
Video Capture mode.
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button twice 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 SET
button while in the Playback mode.

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Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
4608x3456 (16M), 4416x3312 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M),
3648x2736 (10M), 3264x2448 (8M), 3648x2048 (7MHD),
2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2MHD),
640x480 (VGA)
Video Resolution
1280x720 (720P), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)
Internal Memory
1 Test Photo only
External Memory
SD MMC SDHC (up to 32G)–SD Card not included
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT LCD
Lens
f=6.0~12.8 , F3.0~4.5
Zoom
4X Optical Zoom ; 4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, High
Sensitivity, Beach
Flash
Auto, Forced On, Red Eye, Off
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Macro
Yes
Auto Power Off
1, 3 or 5 minutes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian
Polish, Greek
Microphone
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
MICROSOFT Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 or
higher; Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
Built-in Lithium Battery
Working Temperature
0~40C

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To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Polaroid Instant Memories
Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
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
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 compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

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Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been 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.
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
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.
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF.
Your digital camera has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns 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 (in either Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode).

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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.
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 and videos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
button.
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display

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Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for
the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the
right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options remain until you decide to
change them again at a later time.
Note: Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera
and do not display this icon when selected.
6) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
Note:
For most menu settings, an icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
The settings are saved by your digital camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera’s default factory settings.

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The INSTA Share technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Polaroid Instant Memories
application. An INSTA Share destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode
prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
Press the DOWN Quick Function Button to open the INSTA Share options. Select an INSTA
Share option and press SET to save your selection and return to Photo/Video Capture Mode.
Your selected INSTAShare destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your camera
is now ready to capture your photo or video with the selected INSTA Share destination.
Note: The INSTA Share feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to
capturing each photo or video.
An INSTAShare destination can be added to a captured image or changed by accessing the
INSTA Share menu in Playback Mode. Simply select an image, press the DOWN Quick Function
Button, then select the INSTA Share destination and press the SET button to save.
Alternatively, select an image then press the SET button to view the Playback menus. Select the
INSTA Share menu. Next, select the desired INSTA Share destination and press the SET button
to save.

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There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo
Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.
To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at the desired
setting.
Important:
When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to capture.
The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
To change the Macro setting: Press SET to open the menus and scroll to the ‘Macro’ menu.
Select ‘Off’. (See the section titled ‘Macro Menu’ for more details).
When Macro is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
Flash Type
Description
Forced Off (Default)
No flash will appear.
Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.
Note: A ‘Turn On Flash’ message appears when the camera
detects a need for flash. When this message appears, it is
recommended to press the Flash/Up button and select one of the
flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On or Red-Eye Reduction.
Forced On
The flash is enabled for each photo.
Note: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo
may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).
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Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select
Auto Flash.
The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting
conditions.
When the LED light stops blinking, the Flash is ready for use.
Note: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your
lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear
upon taking the photo.
Red Eye Reduction
Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash.
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode by default.
1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display:
While in Photo Capture Mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the
camera at the scene you would like to capture.
2) Zoom Options:
Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
The following Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
Optical and Digital Zoom:
As you press the Zoom buttons, a bar indicator moves up and down the rectangular box
on the right side of the LCD screen according to the zoom used. The bottom section of
the box shows the Optical Zoom and the top section displays the Digital Zoom.
To use the Optical Zoom: Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons. The Optical
Zoom stops when the bar reaches the top of the Optical Zoom section of the box.
To use the Digital Zoom: Press the T/Zoom In button. Once you reach the maximum of
the Optical Zoom, re-press the T/Zoom In button to continue zooming using the Digital
Zoom.
3) Capturing the Photo:
Lightly press the Shutter button to focus on the subject. When the brackets in the center of
Digital Zoom
Optical Zoom
Bar indicating the zoom

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the LCD appear green the subject is in focus. Fully press the Shutter button on the top of
the camera to take the picture.
The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s SD memory card.
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:
Quick Function Button
Function
LEFT
SCENE SELECTION –Opens the ‘Scene’ menu.
UP
FLASH OPTIONS –Toggles between the following Flash options:
Forced Off, Forced On, AAuto Flash, Red Eye Reduction
RIGHT
DELETE –Opens the ‘Delete This Photo’ option and allows you to view
and delete the last photo taken.
DOWN
INSTA SHARE –Opens the ‘INSTA Share for Photos’menu
Other
Shutter
Captures the photo.
SET
MENU - Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode.
SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu option.
To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
direction control buttons.
MODE
MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode,
Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode.
Exits the menu screen.
T
Zooms In
W
Zooms Out

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The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode:
The selection icons below appear by the default settings.
Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

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The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.
Note:
When selecting the HIGH SENSITIVITY Option, by default the camera switches off the
FLASH automatically (if it’s ON) to optimize the picture quality. If however, you would like to
override it and manually turn ON the flash –you can do so.
Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button
while in Capture Mode.
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’ menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
A selected option icon appears on the selected item.
5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option:
Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
6) To exit the menu view:
Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
The ‘Image Resolution’ menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your
camera’s memory.
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Resolution’ menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
A selected option icon appears on the selected item.