Polaroid ix5038 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and
videos is included with your 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 Micro SD Memory card Class 4 or higher (up to 32GB) for normal
use.
Micro 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.
IMPORTANT:
- Do not open the battery door underwater.
- Close the battery door properly for best water sealing.
- Rinse the camera with clean water after use and keep dry for storage.
Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3.0 meters)
18 Mega Pixels
Digital Still Camera
Digital Video Recorder
Built-in Flash
4x Digital Zoom
Dual LCD Screen: 2.8" (Rear) + 1.8" (Front) TFT Color Display
Micro SD Memory Card Support
Slide Lock Battery Door
2xAAAAlkaline Batteries

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1. Digital Camera
2. USB Cable
3. Wrist Strap
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card Class 4 or higher and batteries not included.

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1. Shutter Button
11. Up / Tele - Zoom In (T) Button
2. Power On/Off Button
12. Down / Wide - Zoom Out (W) Button
3. LCD Switch Button
13. Left / Flash Light Button
4. Wrist Strap Connector
14. Right / Playback Button
5. Small LCD Monitor (front)
15. MODE Switch Button
6. Flash
16. Menu / OK / Delete Button
7. Lens
17. Battery Compartment
8. LED Busy Indicator
18. Micro SD Memory Card Slot
9. Macro/Normal Switch
19. USB Port
10. LCD Screen (back)
20. Tripod Mount

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Insert 2 x AAA(1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended.
Batteries not included.
Micro SD Memory Card Class 4 or higher
(up to 32GB) needed for normal use.
Micro SD Memory Card not included.

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Use 2xAAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
1) Open the battery/memory card compartment door.
2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside
the battery compartment.
3) Securely close the battery/memory card compartment door.
NOTE:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
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.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power
Low battery power Battery empty

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Make sure a Micro SD card Class 4 or higher has been properly inserted into your camera.
Micro SD Memory card not included.
To properly insert the Memory Card:
1) Turn off the camera.
2) Open the battery/memory card compartment door.
3) Insert the Micro SD Card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by
the Micro SD card slot). Refer to images: 1 and 2.
4) Push the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory
card has been inserted correctly. Refer to images: 3 and 4.
NOTE:
There is only one right direction to insert the Micro SD memory card into the slot. Do not force
the card into the memory card slot, since it may damage both the camera and the Micro SD
memory card.
After the camera is powered on, a memory card 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.

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IMPORTANT:
The Micro SD memory card must be formatted before taking photographs.
Formatting the Micro SD Memory Card:
1) Press the MENU button in Photo Capture or Video Capture Mode to open the menu
options.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the ‘Format Memory Card’ option.
3) To format the memory card, press the DOWN (W) or UP (T) button to highlight and
select the ‘Yes’ and then press the MENU button to confirm.
4) You will be asked to reconfirm. The following options appear: Yes, No
To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘Yes’and press the MENU button.
All data on the memory card will be automatically deleted.
To exit the menu without formatting the SD Memory Card select ‘No’ then press the
MENU button.
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.