Polaroid iX828 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 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. AC Charger
5. Wrist Strap
6. Lithium Battery
NOTE: SD Memory Card not included.

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1. Power Button
11. Down / INSTA Share Button
2. Shutter Button
12. Left / Scene Button
3. LCD Screen
13. Flash
4. LED (Charge/Working Indicator)
14. Wrist Strap Connector
5. USB Slot
15. Self-Timer LED Indicator
6. (T) Zoom In / (W) Zoom Out Button
16. Battery Compartment / SD Memory Card Slot
7. MODE Button
17. Tripod Mount
8. SET (Menu/OK) Button
18. Optical Lens
9. Up / Flash / Display Button
19. Microphone
10. Right / Delete Button

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To Charge the Battery:
1. Insert the battery (as shown above).
2. Power off the camera.
3. Connect one end to the supplied USB cable to
the camera and the other end to the computer’s
USB port or to the AC Charger (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, Class 4 or higher
(up to 32GB) needed for normal use.

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First make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. The lithium battery should be inserted all the
way into the battery compartment. The latch should then cover the battery when inserted correctly.
To charge your battery, first connect the supplied 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.

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NOTE: While charging the battery, the LED light turns on. The battery is fully charged
when the LED light turns off.
Battery Power:
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
Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera.
SD Memory cards are not included.
To properly insert the SD Memory 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, a Memory Card icon appears on the LCD display. If you
do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

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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 recorded 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
5152x3864 (20M), 4896x3672 (18M), 4608x3456 (16M),
4288x3216 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M), 3648x2736 (10M),
3264x2448 (8M), 3648x2056 (7MHD), 2592x1944 (5M),
2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2MHD), 640x480 (VGA)
Video Resolution
1920x1080 (1080P), 1280x720 (720P), 640x480 (VGA)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)
External Memory
SD Memory Card Class 4 or higher, up to 32G
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT LCD Screen
Lens
f=37-111mm, F3.3-6
Zoom
8X Optical Zoom
Exposure
-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L
ISO
Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Backlight, Night Scenery, Building, Kids
Portrait, Food, Text, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset
Flash
No Flash, Forced On, Auto, Red Eye Reduction
Self-Timer
2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, Double, Off
Macro
Yes
Auto Power Off
1, 3 or 5 minutes; Disable (Off)
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Polish,
Greek, Dutch
Microphone
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
MICROSOFT® Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;
MAC OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
Removable, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Working Temperature
0~40C