Polaroid PDC 3035 User manual

PDC 3035
Digital Camera
User Guide
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Product Overview
1. Mode dial
2. Hand strap holder
3. Viewnder
4. Lens
5. Microphone
6. Self-timer LED
7. Flash
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Front View
1. Viewnder
2. Flash charging LED
3. Speaker
4. Power LED
5. LCD screen
6. Flash/Next button
7. Zoom in/Down button
8. Zoom out/Up button
9. LCD on/off/Menu/OK button
10. Mode dial Rear View
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1. Power button
2. Shutter button
3. Mode dial
Top View
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1. Battery door
2. Tripod mount
Bottom View
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1. SMC card door
2. Cover for USB port/TV-out terminal
3. Hand strap holder
Side View
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 6
• Camera Package Contents ....................................................... 7
• Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................ 7
• Installing the Batteries ............................................................. 8
• Turning the Camera On and Off................................................ 8
• Checking the Battery Level ...................................................... 8
2 Camera Setting ........................................................................... 9
• Checking Camera Status.......................................................... 9
• Camera Modes ..................................................................... 10
• Turning the LCD Screen On/Off .............................................. 11
• Setting the Beep Sound On and Off ....................................... 11
• Setting the Display Language ................................................. 12
• Setting Date and Time........................................................... 13
• Setting Date Stamp............................................................... 14
• Setting Auto Power off.......................................................... 15
3 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 16
• Taking a Picture.................................................................... 16
• Using the Flash..................................................................... 16
• Zoom In and Out .................................................................. 17
• Setting Self-timer ................................................................. 18
• Setting the Image Resolution.................................................. 19
• Image Setting....................................................................... 20
• Setting Frequency................................................................. 23
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 24
• Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 24
5 Reviewing Pictures and Video Clips ............................................. 25
• Reviewing Pictures................................................................ 25
• Index Viewing ...................................................................... 25
• Playing Video clips................................................................ 26
• Protecting Pictures and Video Clips from Deletion ..................... 26
• Deleting Pictures or Video Clips .............................................. 27
• Setting TV-out ..................................................................... 29

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6 Using SMC Card........................................................................ 31
• Using the SMC Card ............................................................. 31
• Formatting the SMC Card or the Internal Memory ..................... 33
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer ...................................... 34
• Installing the Software .......................................................... 34
• Software Included with Your Camera ...................................... 36
• Computer System Requirements ............................................. 38
8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer ................ 39
• Before Transferring Pictures ................................................... 39
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 39
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video Clips on PC ..... 40
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video Clips on MAC .. 40
9 Using the Camera as a Web Cam (PC only)................................... 41
• Setting up NetMeeting™ ........................................................ 41
• Start NetMeeting™ ................................................................ 41
10 Troubleshooting Problems......................................................... 42
• Troubleshooting Problems ...................................................... 42
11 Getting Help ........................................................................... 44
• Polaroid Online Services ........................................................ 44
• ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 44
12 Appendix................................................................................ 45
• Technical Specications ........................................................ 45
• Using Your Batteries ............................................................. 46
• SMC Card Storage Capacity................................................... 46
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................ 47
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only).................................. 47
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 48

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1 Getting Started
The PDC 3035 digital camera provides you easy-to-use features. Designed
as a fun, friendly point & shoot camera it is a perfect companion for the
family photographer. The following are a few examples of how you can
use the PDC 3035 digital camera:
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Adjust the resolution for print or
email, white balance and exposure compensation to suit light
conditions.
Store pictures and video clips to the internal memory or a SMC
card.
Playback of pictures and video clips on the LCD screen, a TV or
computer.
Send the pictures and video clips over the Internet to family and
friends.

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• Camera Package Contents
Quick Guide TV-out Cable
Hand strap
USB Cable
4 x AA Alkaline
Batteries
PDC 3035 The CD-Rom includes
Polaroid PDC 3035 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft® Software Suite (PC & Mac)
MicroSoft® NetMeeting™ (PC)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)
User Guide in PDF format.
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• Attaching the Hand Strap

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• Installing the Batteries
The PDC 3035 comes with four Alkaline batteries. We strongly suggest
the use of batteries designed specically for use in digital cameras. This
will ensure the best possible experience with battery life.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back to
lock.
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• Turning the Camera on and off
To turn on the camera, fully press and hold the
Power button until the Power LED lights up in
green. Press and hold the Power button again,
then “Good Bye” will show on the LCD screen
and the camera will be off. Power button
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn the Mode dial to , , or
, then turn on the camera.
2. Check the power level status that appears on the camera LCD
screen.
Batteries have adequate power.
Battery power is empty. The batteries need
to be replaced or the camera automatically
turns off.

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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera
settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means that
particular feature is not activated.
Picture Resolution
(pixel) Camera Status
Battery Full Battery Empty
Other Features
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
1280 X 960
Still Image Mode
F
ON Locked le
SMC Card inserted
Auto Flash
Self-timer On
Image size
Image size
Image size
Video Mode
Flash On
Flash Off
2.0 Zoom In
800 X 600
Image size
Pictures can be taken
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100MEDIA
DSCI0009
00:00 The length of video clip
Folder
Number of picture
displayed
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Still Image Mode Playback Mode
2.0
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• Camera Modes
The camera has four working modes. You
can select the mode you prefer by turning
the Mode dial located on the top of your
camera.
Mode dial
Still image Mode
Under this mode, you can change the image settings and take pictures
under the settings you prefer.
Playback Mode
Use this mode to playback or delete pictures, video clips stored in the
camera’s internal memory or a SMC card.
Video Mode
Use this mode to record video clips.
PC Mode
PC
Under this mode, you can use this camera as a web cam when connected
to a PC.

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• Turning the LCD Screen On/Off
Under Still image mode, Video mode or PC mode, press and hold the LCD
on/off button for 2 seconds to turn off the LCD screen, press and hold it
again for 2 seconds will turn on the LCD screen.
Press and
hold
2 Sec.
Press and
hold
2 Sec.
• Setting the Beep Sound On and Off
You can turn the beep sound on and off in any mode. When the Beep
sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
Press Press
Press

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• Setting the Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD
screen.
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
Press Press
Press

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• Setting Date and Time
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
Press Press
Press
Press
Press
Press the Next button to select a eld, such as year, month, day, hour,
minute. Press the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value in each eld.
Press the OK button after all elds are set.

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• Setting Date Stamp
Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make
sure the camera clock is set to the correct date before setting the Date
Stamp.
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
Press Press
Press
When the date stamp is selected, the pictures taken will have the current
date stamped on the bottom right corner while viewing them on a
computer or printing them out.

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• Setting Auto Power off
Your camera is designed to switch off automatically after 1/3/5 minute(s)
of inactivity. You can change the Auto Power Off setting by the following
steps:
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
NOTE:
When “OFF” is selected, the LCD will turn off after
ve minutes. Press and hold the OK button for two
seconds to turn on LCD.
Press Press
Press
You can also set Auto power off in Playback mode.

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3 Taking Pictures
• Taking a Picture
Shutter button
The PDC 3035 is designed to capture the best
images at 5 feet (1.5 meters) to innity.
1. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the
camera.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or
viewnder.
3. Press the Shutter button to take a picture, holding the camera steadily.
A beep will sound when the picture has been taken.
• Using the Flash
Use the ash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in
heavy shadows. The ash setting can be changed in Still image mode.
Flash Range: 3.3 feet to 6.6 feet (1 m to 2 m).
In Still image mode, press the button repeatedly to scroll through the
ash options. The ash icon that is displayed on the LCD screen is the
active option.

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Auto Flash - The ash res automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.
Flash On - The ash res for every picture. Use this setting in
high-contrast situations to provide ll-light or use it indoors in
low light.
Flash Off - The ash does not re. Use this setting for outdoor
pictures, or where ash is prohibited or may be distracting, or
when shooting toward a reective surface, such as a window or
mirror. If there is not enough light when using this setting, your
pictures will be too dark.
In Auto ash and Flash on modes, the camera res a brief, preash ash
before the regular ash to avoid red glare in your subject’s eyes. Please
hold the camera steady until the second ash has nished; otherwise you
will get blured images.
NOTE:
• Flash is not available in Video mode.
• Never touch or block the ash with your ngers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with the correct ash operation.
• Zoom In and Out
Your camera is designed with 2X digital Zoom. This feature lets you zoom
in on the central area of a photo and photograph only the enlarged portion
of the picture. Digital zoom applies to only one photo at a time. To Zoom
in and out, press the Zoom in and Zoom out buttons respectively.
NOTE:
This feature is not available in Playback mode and during recording video
clips.

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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function which allows you to
take pictures with a 10-second built-in timer. Place the camera on a at
surface or use a tripod when using the Self-timer.
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
Press Press
Press
Press the shutter button and the camera starts to
countdown. The camera beeps and the Self-timer
LED blinks slowly for 6 seconds, then quickly for 4
seconds before the picture is taken. The Self-timer
turns off automatically after taking the picture.

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• Setting the Image Resolution
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital photo. The
higher the resolution, the more pixels in your photo and the more memory
the photo uses. A higher resolution produces a higher quality digital photo
when printed.
To select an image resolution in image size setting:
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
Press Press
Press
The following is the approximate number of
pictures you can expect the camera to hold at each
setting based on the 16MB internal memory. You
can expand the memory with a SMC card, please
refer to SMC Card Storage Capacities on page 46
for further details.
F (Fine) 2048 X 1536: approximately 9 pictures
N (Normal) 1600 X 1200: approximately 25 pictures
E (Economy) 1280 X 960: approximately 27 pictures
L (Low) 800 X 600: approximately 101 pictures
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, the le size of a
picture with trees in autumn is larger than that of the blue sky at the same
resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures you can
store in the camera internal memory or on a memory card may vary. The
number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only.

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• Image Setting
In this setting you can set exposure compensation, white balance and
sharpness according to different shooting situation. You can also select
“AUTO”, and the camera will set the three settings for you automatically.
Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range from
-1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting and a dark background, etc.
Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
Press Press
Press
Press
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is better used for light-colored and backlit subjects. A
lower EV value is better for dark-colored and shooting outdoors on a clear
day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not
be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure
compensation.