Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 User manual

PDC 700
Digital Camera
Abridged User Guide
This is a reformatted, edited version of the help file included on the PhotoMAX
Image Maker software CD.

This PDC 700 camera
has a USB cable for
faster downloads!
If you own a Windows 98 PC, you can connect this PhotoMAX
PDC 700 camera to the computer’s high-speed USB port . . .
and download images even faster!
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer
(a)
and then to the camera (b) , as shown.
NOTE: You do not need to turn off a
Windows 98 computer to make the connection.
3. Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power connection
on the camera, as described in the enclosed documentation.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a grounded electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the camera.
6. Use the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Version 2.41
Software included in this kit to establish the download
connection, as described in the enclosed documentation.
NOTE: You must install the Version 2.41 software before
you can download images over the USB connection.
Copyright 2000 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of
the registered trademarks “Polaroid” and “Polaroid PhotoMAX”. “MAX the Bird
(and feather design)” Copyright 1998 Polaroid Corporation. All other product
names may be the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A. PU-21546T-0 5/00
This sheet contains
information that is not
found in the enclosed
Quickstart Guide or
in the software
Online Help.
Questions?
Visit our Help site at:
www.polaroid.com
Or call us at our
Help line: 1-800-897-0356
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The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700
Digital Camera Creative Kit
Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you
need to take digital pictures and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them,
send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.
The Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera and the Polaroid Image Maker Software and the
PhotoMAX Pro software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce
high-quality results. Use your imagination. Have fun!
aPolaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera
bFour AA batteries
cCamera-to-computer cable (RS-232C serial cable)
dCamera case
eWrist strap
fCamera-to-TV cable (video cable)
gPolaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM
hAC power adapter
iAC power adapter cord
jPolaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 QuickStart Card
Please fill out and mail in your registration card!

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Attaching the wrist strap
Power Supply
You can operate the Polaroid PDC 700 digital camera on battery power or with the AC
adapter. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. It is a
good idea to keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on a trip when it may not be
possible to find replacement batteries easily.
If the camera is not connected to the computer and you are not using the AC adapter, the
camera goes into power-save mode.
The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD display
when the battery power is weak. When you see this icon, replace
the batteries with a new set as soon as possible.
When battery power is low you can continue to use the camera
without the flash for a short period of time. You cannot turn on
the camera when the batteries are dead.
Loading batteries
1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pushing the button in
the direction indicated by the arrow.

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2. Load 4 AA-size batteries into the compartment.
Make sure the + and - terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment, or the
camera will not function. Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries of different
types (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers.
3. Close the battery compartment cover. Make sure it is closed securely.
Caution: If you are not going to be using your camera for an extended length of time or
if the batteries are dead, remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion. Camera
damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the terms of the One
Year Limited Warranty.
Some tips for extending the life of your batteries:
•Use the optical viewfinder to take pictures. Prolonged use of the LCD display
shortens the life of the batteries.
•Use the AC adapter to review images on the LCD.
•Use the AC adapter to review images on your TV.

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Connecting the AC adapter
Using the Optional Memory Card
Images are stored in the 4 MB flash memory in the Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera.
The images you take with your camera also can be stored on a removable memory card.
The memory card is an optional ATA-compatible memory device that gives your camera
additional memory. With additional memory you can store more images or images of
higher quality. CompactFlash card maximum size: 48MB.
You need an external device to transfer images from the memory card to your computer.
You also can transfer images from the memory card to a Laptop computer using the
PCMCIA slot.
When you use a memory card, the images are stored on the card and not in the flash
memory in the camera.
Note: If an unformatted memory card is installed in the camera when you turn on the
camera, the card is formatted automatically. You also can manually format the memory
card.

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To insert the memory card:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the memory compartment.
3. Insert the memory card into the slot.
Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot.
Note: The camera prompts you to format the memory card if it is not formatted. The
camera displays the format menu on the LCD display.

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To remove the memory card
1. Press the button next to the card and pull the card out from the slot.
2. Close the memory compartment door.
Formatting the flash memory and a memory card
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the Menu Mode button.
3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Format Memory
icon .
4. Press the shutter button to display the Format screen.
5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to format the flash memory and the
memory card. Press the Previous/Flash button to cancel the operation.
Warning: Once you format the flash memory or a memory card, all images are erased
and cannot be retrieved - they are gone forever! Before you format the flash memory
or a memory card, transfer the images to your computer.

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Using the Camera
To turn on the power to the camera:
1. If you have the optional memory card, insert it now.
2. Slide the power switch (c) on the top of the camera to the right.
3. The default camera settings appear on the Status panel (a):
aBattery status
bFlash setting
cNumber of images that can be taken (Record mode) and the current picture index
(Playback mode)
dResolution setting on the top of the camera.
To set the time and date:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the Menu Mode button.
3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Set Time-Date
icon .
4. Press the shutter button (b) to display the Set Time screen
.
5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to each setting that you
want to change. Press the shutter button to toggle through the settings.

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6. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the OK icon.
7. Press the shutter button to save the time and date settings and to close the Set
Time screen.
Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera
You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder (c) or using the LCD display. Use the
optical viewfinder for faster processing and flash recycle time and to optimize battery
life. Use the LCD display to optimize framing your image when you are using the macro
lens to take close-ups of objects. You can select your flash (a) settings, and even put
yourself in the picture with the self-timer (b).
To take a picture:
1. Turn on the camera.
The camera is in Record mode by default when you turn it on.
2. Press the Play/Record button if the camera is not in Record mode.
3. Slide the lens setting button to one of the following settings: