Polaroid is824 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 requires a Class 4 SD Memory Card or higher - 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) Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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1. Power Button
12. Left / Scene Button
2. Shutter Button
13. Flash
3. LCD Screen
14. Focus Lamp
4. Busy LED Light Indicator
15. Optical Lens
5. Zoom In Button
16. Tripod Socket
6. Zoom Out Button
17. Battery Compartment
7. MODE Button
18. Wrist Strap Connector
8. SET (Menu/OK) Button
19. SD Memory Card Slot
9. Up / Flash / Slide Show Button
20. Buzzer
10.Right / Delete Button
21. Microphone
11.Down / INSTA Share Button
22. USB Slot

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Insert 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended (not
included).
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
Important: You must use a
Class 4 or higher SD Card only.

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Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Use 3x AAA(1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
1) Open the battery compartment door.
2) Insert the batteries according to the battery polarities shown below.
3) Close the battery compartment door securely.
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will
automatically turn off a few seconds later.
Some features will not work if the battery power level is low.
The energy status of the battery power level is displayed on LCD screen as shown
below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
Make sure an SD Memory card has been properly inserted into your camera. SD card not
included. Class 4 SD Memory card or higher is recommended.
To properly insert the SD Card:
1) Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD
card slot).

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2) 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 SDcard 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.
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

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After powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera
setup.
1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection
menu will appear. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN
direction control buttons.
2) Then press the SET button to confirm the selection.
3) After selecting a language, 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 anytime manually through themenus in the camera.
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
1) Press the UP/DOWN button to change and set the specific time/date settings.
2) Press the RIGHT/LEFT button to move to a different part of the time/date setting options.
3) Once you have set the date and time as desired press the SET button to confirm the setting
and move to the next part of the camera setup.

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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 INSTA Share social network for Photos. Press
the UP/DOWN button to highlight the desired default social network and then press the SET
button to confirm the selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default INSTA Share social network for Videos. Press
the UP/DOWN button to highlight the desired default social network and then 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. A red 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.