Polaroid PDC-2000 User manual

Polaroid Digital Camera
PDC-2000
User Guide for Macintosh or
Windows applications
images
color
Capture
high-quality

Table of Contents
Quick startup vii
1 Introduction 1
Typical PDC-2000 workflow 2
System requirements 2
Macintosh systems 3
PC systems 3
Technical assistance 3
Using this manual 4
2 Setting up 7
Unpacking 7
Optional accessories 9
Setting up the PDC-2000 camera 10
Attaching the camera straps 10
Setting the SCSI ID 11
Installing and charging the batteries 14
Connecting the camera to your Macintosh 17
If the PDC-2000 is the only SCSI device 18
If your Macintosh has other SCSI devices 19
Connecting to an Apple PowerBook 20
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Setting up your Macintosh for the PDC-2000 21
Installing the plug-in software 21
Installing PDC-2000 Direct 22
Verifying camera internal settings from your Macintosh 22
Connecting the camera to your PC 23
If the PDC-2000 is the only SCSI device 24
If your PC has other SCSI devices 25
Setting up your PC for the PDC-2000 26
Choosing the software to install 26
Installing the TWAIN driver 27
Installing the plug-in software 27
Installing PDC-2000 Direct 28
Verifying camera internal settings from your PC 28
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 29
3 Using the PDC-2000 camera 33
Getting acquainted 34
LCD panel 37
Viewfinder indicators 39
Sound indicators 40
Capture and Index modes 40
Automatic shutoff 41
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Taking pictures 41
Turning on the camera 41
Setting to stand-alone mode 42
Selecting Capture mode 43
Setting the camera for current lighting conditions 43
Holding the camera 44
Framing and taking the picture 44
If you see a viewfinder warning 45
Using flash 46
Using Auto Focus 48
Using Focus Lock 48
Compensating for backlighting 49
Labeling pictures 50
Editing the default picture label 51
Editing a single picture’s label 53
Erasing pictures 55
Erasing a single picture 55
Erasing all pictures 57
Unerasing pictures 58
4 Using the PDC-2000 with your Macintosh 61
The PDC-2000 windows 62
Working with pictures in the camera 65
Viewing pictures in the camera 65
Selecting thumbnails 66
Previewing pictures with PDC-2000 Direct 67
Viewing picture information 67
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Rotating pictures 68
Editing a picture label 68
Transferring pictures from the camera
to the computer 69
Deleting pictures from the camera 71
Operating the camera from the Macintosh 72
Changing operating preferences 75
Available options 75
Changing the preferences 77
Releasing the camera from computer control 80
Releasing the camera 80
Restoring computer control 81
5 Using the PDC-2000 with your PC 83
The PDC-2000 windows 84
Working with pictures in the camera 87
Viewing pictures in the camera 87
Selecting thumbnails 89
Previewing pictures with PDC-2000 Direct 89
Viewing picture information 89
Rotating pictures 90
Editing a picture label 90
Transferring pictures from the camera
to the computer 91
Deleting pictures from the camera 93
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Operating the camera from the PC 94
Changing operating preferences 97
Available options 97
Changing the preferences 99
Releasing the camera from computer control 102
Releasing the camera 102
Restoring computer control 103
6 Maintenance and troubleshooting 105
Caring for the camera batteries 105
Recommended battery types 106
Charging the batteries in the camera 106
Charging the batteries outside the camera 108
Replacing the camera batteries 110
Troubleshooting error messages 111
PDC-2000 full one-year warranty 114
Service 115
Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 116
Radio and television interference 118
PDC-2000 camera specifications 121
Software license agreements 123
Index 129
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Quick startup
For more information, see the page indicated.
Setting up
Page
(Macintosh) Page (PC/Windows) Steps
7 7 1 Unpack the PDC-2000 camera.
11 11 2 Set the camera’s SCSI ID.
14 14 3 Install and charge the camera batteries.
17 23 4 Connect the camera to your computer.
21 27 5 Install the PDC-2000 plug-in, TWAIN
driver or PDC-2000 Direct on your
computer.
75 97 6 Set the camera internal settings (date,
time, user name, etc.).
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Taking pictures
Page
(Macintosh) Page (PC/Windows) Steps
29 29 1 Disconnect the PDC-2000 camera from
the computer.
41 41 2 Turn on the camera.
43 43 3 Set the camera for the current lighting
conditions (daylight, incandescent or
fluorescent).
44 44 4 Frame and take a picture.
50 50 5 Label your pictures (optional).
Viewing and transferring the pictures in the camera
Page
(Macintosh) Page (PC/Windows) Steps
17 23 1 Connect the camera to the computer.
65 87 2 View thumbnails (small representations)
of the pictures stored in the camera.
69 91 3 Select and transfer the pictures to the
computer.
71 93 4 Delete the pictures from the camera.
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1Introduction
The Polaroid PDC-2000 Digital Camera captures high-quality
color pictures electronically. PDC-2000 pictures contain up to
16.7 million colors and can be saved as high resolution
(600x800 pixels) or super-high resolution (1200x1600 pixels)
pictures.
The PDC-2000 has all the features of an automatic compact
35mm camera, including automatic exposure, electronic flash
and automatic focus. These features produce correct
exposure, accurate colors and sharp focus under a great
variety of picture-taking conditions. Manual overrides are
also provided for unusual conditions.
Using the Macintosh or Microsoft Windows software
provided with the camera, you can view the pictures taken
with the PDC-2000 camera and transfer them to the
computer. You can then use an image-processing application
to manipulate, enhance, save and print the pictures.
When the camera is connected to your computer, you can
control the camera and take pictures via the computer
keyboard or mouse. This is useful when the camera is used in
a stationary setup.
Introduction 1

Typical PDC-2000 workflow
To help you understand the full capabilities of the PDC-2000
camera, a typical workflow sequence is presented below.
After you become familiar with PDC-2000 features, you can
use the camera in other ways to best suit your imaging needs.
1Take pictures with the camera (Chapter 3).
2Connect the camera to your computer (Chapter 2).
3Use your computer to view the pictures stored in the camera
(Chapter 4 for Macintosh, Chapter 5 for PCs).
4Select the pictures you want to keep and transfer them to the
computer (Chapter 4 or 5).
5Edit or enhance any of the pictures using an image-processing
application such as Adobe Photoshop. (See instructions with
the application.)
6Print the picture or use it in another application, such as a
desktop publishing application. (See instructions with the
application.)
As an alternative sequence for studio or other stationary
setups, you can leave the PDC-2000 camera permanently
attached to the computer. With the camera connected to the
computer, you can operate the camera controls and take
pictures using the computer’s display, keyboard or mouse.
System requirements
Using the PDC-2000 software to view and manipulate
pictures taken with the PDC-2000 camera requires the
following hardware and software. If you do not have the
required configuration, contact your Polaroid dealer.
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Macintosh systems •A Macintosh family computer with at least a 68020 processor
and 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM. (16 MB is recommended.)
•Apple system software version 7.1 or later.
•An image-processing application, such as Adobe Photoshop,
compatible with Adobe Photoshop plug-in modules, is
recommended for working with PDC-2000 pictures. If you do
not have such an application, you can use PDC-2000 Direct
(packaged with the PDC-2000 camera) to transfer pictures
from the camera and to control the camera from the
computer.
PC systems •An IBM PC or compatible, with at least a 33 MHz 486SX
microprocessor and 8 MB of RAM. (A Pentium processor and
16 MB of RAM is recommended.)
•An ASPI-compliant SCSI adapter.
•A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying 24-bit
color (16.7 million colors) is recommended for optimal
display of PDC-2000 pictures.
•MS-DOS 5.0 or higher.
•Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later.
•An image-processing application, such as Adobe Photoshop,
that is either TWAIN-compliant or compatible with Adobe
Photoshop plug-in modules, is recommended for working
with PDC-2000 pictures. If you do not have such an
application, you can use PDC-2000 Direct (packaged with the
PDC-2000 camera) to transfer pictures from the camera and
to control the camera from the computer.
Technical assistance
Call toll-free from within the U.S.A.: 1-800-432-5355,
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.(Eastern time), or
fax to: 781-386-9688. You can also contact Polaroid
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Technical Support on CompuServe (“GO Polaroid”) or write
to Polaroid Electronic Imaging Technical Support, 565-3B
Technology Sq., Cambridge, MA 02139.
In Canada, call toll-free: 1-800-268-6970. Outside the U.S.A.
and Canada, please contact the Polaroid office nearest you.
See Polaroid Offices and Service Centers on page 116.
For the latest PDC-2000 product information, updates and
bulletins, access the Polaroid World Wide Web site at
http://www.polaroid.com.
Using this manual
This book explains how to set up and use your Polaroid
PDC-2000 camera. It also includes the procedures for
installing the PDC-2000 software on your Macintosh
computer or PC, and for taking, viewing and saving pictures
taken with the PDC-2000 camera. These instructions assume
that you are familiar with the operation of your Macintosh
computer or PC with Microsoft Windows.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Quick startup: Summarizes instructions for setting up the
PDC-2000 camera and software, and for taking pictures and
transferring them to the computer.
1 Introduction: Briefly describes the PDC-2000 camera, lists
system requirements and explains how to obtain technical
assistance.
2 Setting up: Explains how to install the camera batteries,
install the PDC-2000 software on your Macintosh computer
or PC, and connect the PDC-2000 camera to your computer.
3 Using the PDC-2000 camera: Explains the PDC-2000
camera controls, and provides instructions for taking and
labeling pictures.
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4 Using the PDC-2000 with your Macintosh: Tells you how
to use your Macintosh computer to view pictures taken with
the PDC-2000 camera, how to transfer them from the camera
to your Macintosh, and how to operate the camera from your
Macintosh.
5 Using the PDC-2000 with your PC: Tells you how to use
your IBM-compatible computer and Windows to view
pictures taken with the PDC-2000 camera, how to transfer
them from the camera to your PC, and how to operate the
camera from your PC.
6 Maintenance and troubleshooting: Contains
battery-replacement instructions, solutions to problems that
might occur, and warranty and service information.
Introduction 5

2Setting up
Unpacking
Listed below are the components in the PDC-2000 camera
package. If any is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
aPDC-2000 camera with 38mm-equivalent lens
bHand strap
cShoulder strap
dPower adapter/trickle charger: Recharges the NiCad batteries
in the camera and provides power for the camera while the
batteries are charging.
eCamera batteries: Four “AA” NiCad rechargeable batteries.
fSCSI cable (1 meter) and DB25/50 pin Centronics adapter:
Connect the PDC-2000 camera to a Macintosh computer or
PC SCSI port.
gSoftware diskettes: PDC-2000 plug-in software for Macintosh
and Windows, TWAIN driver (for Windows only) and
Polaroid PDC-2000 Direct camera utility software for
Macintosh and Windows.
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Note: Please be sure to fill out and return the registration card
packed with the PDC-2000 camera. As a registered owner,
you will be among the first to receive information about
PDC-2000 software updates and the availability of new
PDC-2000 products.
WARNING: NOTHING INSIDE THE PDC-2000 CAMERA
EXCEPT THE BATTERIES IS USER-SERVICEABLE. TO
AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THE
CAMERA OR VOIDING THE WARRANTY, DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA.
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Optional accessories
You may have also purchased one or more of the following
optional accessories for the PDC-2000 camera. (Any
necessary instructions are packaged with each accessory.)
60mm-equivalent lens: Interchangeable lens for enlarging
more distant subjects.
SCSI host adapter: Adapter board for adding a SCSI port to
IBM-compatible computers (PCs) for communicating with the
PDC-2000 camera and other SCSI devices.
SlimSCSI adapter kit: Adapter, 1-meter cable and software for
connecting the PDC-2000 camera to the PCMCIA slot of a
PC notebook computer.
110-volt 5-hour battery charger: Fully charges the PDC-2000
NiCad batteries in 5 hours from AC power.
12-volt auto adapter and recharger: Recharges the batteries in
the camera and provides power for the camera from an
automotive lighter socket.
2-meter SCSI system cable: Provides extra length for
convenience while taking pictures with the camera connected
to the computer (not for use with Apple PowerBook
computers).
Carrying case: Soft case with shoulder strap for the
PDC-2000 camera and accessories.
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Setting up the PDC-2000 camera
Attaching the
camera straps A hand strap and a shoulder strap are provided with the
PDC-2000 camera. To help prevent damage to the camera
and to make camera handling easier, attach one or the other.
(You cannot attach both at the same time.)
To attach the hand strap, connect the ends of the strap to the
eyelets on the front and the back of the camera. Slide the
plastic sleeve on each hook toward the eyelet until it snaps to
lock the strap.
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To attach the shoulder strap, connect the ends of the strap to
the eyelets on the back of the camera as shown. Be sure to
slide the plastic sleeve on each hook toward the eyelet until it
snaps, locking the strap securely.
Setting the SCSI ID The PDC-2000 camera is a Small Computer Systems Interface
(SCSI) device. You can connect up to seven SCSI devices to
your computer, one to another in a SCSI chain.
Note: If you are connecting the PDC-2000 camera to an IBM
PC or compatible computer, the computer must have an
ASPI-compliant SCSI adapter. (See System requirements on
page 2.)
The PDC-2000 camera’s SCSI ID is preset to 4 at the factory.
You do not need to change this number unless another SCSI
device in the chain is already using it. To determine whether 4
is already being used, check the user guides of the other
devices or run a SCSI utility program.
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WARNING: EACH SCSI DEVICE CONNECTED TO
YOUR COMPUTER MUST HAVE ITS OWN UNIQUE ID
NUMBER SO YOUR COMPUTER CAN DISTINGUISH IT
FROM OTHER ATTACHED SCSI DEVICES. USING TWO
OR MORE DEVICES WITH THE SAME ID NUMBER CAN
CAUSE THEM TO MALFUNCTION. YOU CAN LOSE
DATA AS A RESULT.
If the PDC-2000 is your only external SCSI device or no other
device in the chain is using ID 4, skip the rest of this section
and go on to Installing and charging the batteries on page 14.
If you must change the camera’s SCSI ID, use the following
steps:
1Make sure the camera power is off and the camera is
disconnected from the computer. If the camera is on, turn it
off by pressing the power button (a).
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