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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