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.

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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
1920x1080 (1080P), 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=6.0~48.0 , F3.0~4.5
Zoom
8X Optical 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
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
3xAAA ; Alkaline batteries recommended.
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 batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
If your camera model includes a lithium battery, make sure the 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 INSTA Share 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.

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MACRO ON:
Your camera contains a MACRO feature that allows you to enable or disable the MACRO mode
on your camera. While using the MACRO mode, you can capture images at close range
(30~45cm). To turn the MACRO mode ON, open the Photo or Video Capture Mode Menu. Then
select ‘ ON’ from the Macro menu options.
When enabled, the MACRO mode allows your camera to focus on an object that is close to
the camera.
The flower icon appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
MACRO OFF:
To turn the MACRO mode OFF for normal/standard photo and video capture -
Select ‘ OFF’ from the Macro menu options.
The mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
When MACRO mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - ∞(infinity).
Photo/Video Capture Mode Menu ON Option LCD Screen Macro ON Icon
Photo/Video Capture Mode Menu OFF Option LCD Screen Macro OFF Icon

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Note:
The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following feature of your
camera: 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.
As you press the Zoom buttons, a bar indicator moves up and down the rectangular box
according to the zoom used.
The following Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
3) Capturing the Photo:
Lightly press the Shutter button to focus on the subject. When the brackets in the center
of 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.
Bar indicating the zoom