Polaroid t730 User manual

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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
JReorient or relocate the receiving antenna
JIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver
JConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
JConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless
otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made,
you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
JMicrosoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
JPentium®is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
JMacintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
JSDTM is a trademark.
JOther names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often
specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products
very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and
internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and
included accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF
and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the
store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power
OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the
store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask
the store of purchase.
Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power
supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,
on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the
terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or
damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak.
If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or
clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes,
consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive
force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use
the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric
shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
JUse only the specified battery (3.7V).
JAvoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can
shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
JWhen you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that
has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the
expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be
captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend
that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle
before use.
JThe battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or
the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
JThe camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
JIf the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera
to prevent leakage or corrosion.
JIf the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery
power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its
performance may be impaired.
JAlways keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
JRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
JDispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
JWe recommend the battery should be charged for at least 8 hours before
using the first time.

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CONTENTS
7 INTRODUCTION
7 Overview
8 Package Contents
9 GETTING TO KNOW
THECAMERA
9 Front View
10 Rear View
12 LCD Monitor Icons
14 GETTING STARTED
14 Attaching the Camera Strap
14 Inserting and Removing the
Battery
15 Charging the Battery
16 Inserting and Removing the
SD Memory Card (Optional
Accessory)
17 Setting the Date and Time
18 Formatting the SD Memory Card
or Internal Memory
19 Setting Image Resolution and
Quality
21 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
21 [ ] Capture Mode
22 Recording Voice Memos
23 Using the Digital Zoom
24 Setting the Flash
25 Setting the Focus
26 Setting the Self-timer
27 Exposure Compensation/
Backlight Correction
28 Setting the Scene Mode
30 Setting the Panorama Mode
31 [ ] Video Mode
32 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE
32 Playing Back Still Images
33 Playing Back Video Clips
33 Playing Back Still Images/
Video Clips on a TV
34 Attaching Voice Memos
34 Slideshow Display
35 Zoom Playback
36 Protecting Images
38 DPOF Settings
40 Resizing an Image
41 Erasing Images
43 MENU OPTIONS
43 Capture Menu (Capture)
45 Capture Menu (Function)
47 Video Menu (Capture)
48 Video Menu (Function)
49 Playback Menu
50 Setup Menu (In Photography
Mode)
51 Setup Menu (In Playback
Mode)
52 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE
COMPLIANT PRINTER
54 TRANSFERRING RECORDED
IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR
COMPUTER
54 Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer
55 Downloading Images and Video
Files
56 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA
56 Install the PC Camera Driver
5 7 Connect the Camera to Your
Computer
57 Run Your Application Software (i.
e. Windows NetMeeting)
5 8 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
58 Installing Photo Explorer
58 Installing Photo Express
59 Installing Cool 360
60 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
61 TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new Polaroid digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart
camera. Equipped with a 7.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing
images with a resolution of up to 3072 x 2304 pixels.
Other features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) monitor makes
it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It
also displays the images you have captured.
Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (approx. 27 MB for image storage).
External memory supports SD memory card from 32 MB up
to 1 GB.
Optical zoom - 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-
angle images.
Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography
of up to 12 times; 4x playback captured images to enlarge
a selected portion of an image.
Voice memo - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at
photography mode immediately following a still image
captured or at playback mode while viewing the images.
Thumbnail display - Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for
easier and quicker selection of images.
Scene mode - Simply select the scene mode that suits specific shooting
conditions and subjects. This lets you shoot for the results
you desire without complicated settings.

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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.
Common Product Components:
JDigital camera
JUser’s manual
JSoftware CD-ROM
JUSB cable
JAV cable
JCamera strap
JCamera pouch
JAC power adapter
JAdapter (for “DC Jack to mini USB cable”)
JRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Common (Optional) Accessories:
JSD memory card

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front View
# Name Description
1. Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed
halfway down, and capture the image when pressed all the way down.
2. POWER button Turns the camera's power on and off.
3. Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is captured.
4. Flash Provides flash illumination.
5. Lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide angle
images.
6. Microphone Records audio clips.
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Rear View
# Name Description
1. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, and
previews the image before capturing it and review it afterwards.
2.
Mode switch Sets the camera mode.
Capture mode Selects this when capturing still images.
Video mode Selects this when recording video clips.
Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.
3. Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.
4. Status LED Displays the camera current state.
5. Zoom in button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.
Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.
6. MENU button Toggles OSD menu on and off.
7. Erase button Allows you to erase the image.
8. Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.
9. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and image, and SET
selects your choices.
10. PC/AV terminal Allows you to connect an AC power adapter via adapter,
a USB cable or an A/V cable to the camera.
11. Strap holder Camera strap attachment.
12. Battery / SD memory Allows access to the battery and insert or remove the
card cover memory card.
13. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.
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