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.

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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 DOWN (W) or 
UP (T) button.
2) Then press the MENU 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 any time manuallythrough the menusin the camera.
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
1) Press the DOWN (W) or UP (T) button to change and set the specific time/date
settings.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT 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 MENU 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 DOWN (W) or UP (T) button to highlight the desired default social network and
then press the MENU button to confirm the selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default INSTA Share social network for Videos. Press
the DOWN (W) or UP (T) button to highlight the desired default social network and
then press the MENU 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 MENU 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 recording, 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.
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. Alternatively, press the Playback button. 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.

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Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
18MP (4896x3672), 16MP (4608x3456), 14MP (4416x3312),
12MP (4000x3000), 10MP (3648x2732), 8MP (3264x2448),
7MHD (3648x2048), 5MP (2592x1944), 3MP (2048x1536),
2MHD (1920x1080), VGA(640x480)
Video Resolution
HD (1280x720), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240)
File Format
JPEG (Photo); AVI (Video)
External Memory
Micro SD Memory Card Class 4 or higher (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.8+1.8" Dual TFT screen
Lens
f=5.8mm, F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400
Flash
No Flash, Forced On, Auto, Red Eye Reduction
Self-Timer
2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, Off
Macro
Yes, Manual Switch
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch,
Polish, Greek
Microphone
Yes
USB Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 or
above ; MAC OSX v10.5.x or above
Battery
2xAAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~45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 Pack3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1,
Windows 7 or higher
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free 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 Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
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 (not included) have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Micro SD card Class 4 or higher and up to 32GB - not included.
Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
After powering on, the LED light turns on briefly and the LCD screen turns on with your camera in
Photo Capture Mode.
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button down again for a few seconds at
any point to turn your camera OFF.
Your digital camera has anAuto 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 (M) 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
NOTE: You can also press the PLAYBACK button to easily and quickly enter the Playback
Mode.

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Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the MENU/OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
NOTE: In Playback Mode only, long press the MENU/OK button for approximately 3
seconds until the menu screen appears.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current
mode.
3) Press the DOWN (W) or UP (T) button to highlight the desired setting.
4) Press the MENU/OK button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.
5) A selection icon appears 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.
6) At any time you can press the MODE (M) button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
NOTE:
At any time you can press the MODE (M) button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
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.
After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen in
Capture Mode –indicating the option selected.

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The INSTAShare 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.
INSTA Share: Video or Photo Capture Mode
Press the MENU/OK button and then press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the
INSTA Share menu option. Press the DOWN (W) or UP (T) button to highlight the desired
setting. Press the MENU/OK button to save your selection and return to Photo/Video
Capture Mode. Your selected INSTA Share 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 INSTAShare feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to
capturing each photo or video.
INSTA Share: Playback Mode
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, long press the MENU/OK
button and then press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the INSTA Share menu option.
Press the DOWN (W) or UP (T) button to highlight the desired setting and then press the
MENU/OK button to save your selection.

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You can easily include yourself in your captured photos and videos by using the LCD screen on
the front of the camera.
1) Before taking the photo or video, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is
up and in the MACRO ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.
2) Then simply press the LCD Switch button and hold the camera steady facing towards you
at arm’s length (30~45cm).
3) Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen on the front of the camera.
4) Look at the camera lens.
5) Press the SHUTTER button to capture your photo or video.
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 LEFT / Flash Quick Function button to toggle between
the options until you arrive at your 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 turn off Macro mode: Push the Macro Switch DOWN to the mountain icon .
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.