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Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. Flash Lens Hand strap holder Viewfinder 1 4 2 3 1. Status LED 2. Viewfinder 3. LCD screen 1 4. OK button 5. Menu button 2 6. Power button 7. Left button 8. Down button 9. Reset button 10. Right button 3 11. Up button 12. Capture/Playback selector 2 PDC 1075 US UM BF.indd2 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
1. SD card slot 2. USB port 3. Shutter button Camera Top 3 2 1 Camera Bottom 1. Docking station 2. Status LED 1 2 Docking Station Front View 1. USB port (on Docking station) 1 Docking Station Back View 3 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com PDC 1075 US UM BF.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6 • Camera Package Contents ......................................................6 • Attaching the Hand Strap .......................................................7 • Using Docking Station ............................................................7 • Charging the Battery ..............................................................7 • Turning the Camera On and Off .............................
6 Using SD Card..........................................................................28 • Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ........................................28 • To Format a Memory Card or Internal Memory ........................30 7 Installing the Software onto a Computer .....................................32 • Installing the Software .........................................................32 • Software Included with Your Camera .....................................
1 Getting Started The PDC 1075 camera provides you easy-to-use features. It has never been any easier or more enjoyable to take digital pictures. Here are a few examples of what you can do with your camera. Enjoy point & shoot operation. Take digital pictures in your favorite image quality and exposure compensation. Store pictures, video clips to the internal memory or a SD card. Playback pictures and video clips on the LCD screen or a computer.
• Attaching the Hand Strap • Using Docking Station • Charging the Battery Rechargeable battery is integrated in the camera, follow the following steps to charge the battery. IMPORTANT!!! • Remember to install the driver before recharging battery, otherwise, the user cannot power on the camera and monitor the Status LED. • It is normal that the camera is slightly warm while recharging the battery. 1. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. 2.
3. Place the camera into Docking Station and power on the camera. For further detail please refers to Using Docking Station on page 7. 4. The battery begins charging and the Status LED blinks. 5. It takes up to 2 to 3 hours to fully charge the battery each time. 6. When the Status LED stops blinking, it indicates the Li-polymer rechargeable battery is fully charged. Please fully charge the battery for up to 10 hours before you use the camera for the first time after purchase.
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 Quality Super High High Camera Status Pictures can be taken (Estimated no.
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve battery power. 1 or 3 minute(s): The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after one or three minute(s) of inactivity. Default setting is one minute. Off: The power save function is not activated. You can change the Power save setting according to the following steps: Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode .
• Reset Feature In the rare situation that the camera locks up (usually in a very low power situation), we have incorporated a “camera reset switch” on the back of the camera that allows the camera processor to be reset without loosing any images. To use the reset switch, simply depress the reset switch gently (holding for around 5 seconds) using a paper clip or ball point pen. The camera will repower and return to the mode prior to the lock-up.
• 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 on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . Press Press to select Press Press Press to confirm Press to exit 12 PDC 1075 US UM BF.indd12 Press items to select to select Press “BEEP SOUND” Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
3 Taking Pictures NOTE: When you use the viewfinder to take pictures, the picture is taken at a distance of about three meters. When the subject is closer or further away than three meters, the picture taken will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame. For more accurate framing, we recommend the user to frame the subject using the LCD screen. • Taking a Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . 3.
• Taking Continuous Pictures Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . Press Press to select Press Press select to Press to confirm appears on the LCD screen, When the above setting is done, icon hold down the Shutter button to record continuous pictures. You can capture 4 continues pictures each time. The capture mode returns to Still Picture automatically after taking continuous pictures.
• Setting the 2X Digital Zoom This feature lets you “zoom” in on the central area of a picture and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture. Digital zoom applies to only one picture at a time. For the digital zoom feature, the viewfinder may not reflect the actual image taken. We recommend the user to use LCD screen to monitor the zoom feature. You can zoom in the subject up to 2X size before the picture is taken. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . 3.
• Setting Flash Mode Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . Press Press to select Press Press Press to select or The camera has three flash modes. Different flash setting applies to different situation. Auto flash: The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures. Flash on: The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting indoors in low light. Flash off: The flash does not fire.
• Setting Brightness You can set the brightness level of the LCD screen to suit your needs. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . Press Press to select Press Press Press NOTE: • When super bright • When bright • When normal to select items. is selected: is selected: is selected: NOTE: This feature is available in both Capture and Playback modes. 17 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com PDC 1075 US UM BF.
• Setting Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range from -3EV to +3EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor light and a dark background, etc. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode .
• Setting the Image Quality Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture quality depends on both its resolution and the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when the picture is taken. Higher resolution with less compression make better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures with normal quality are easier to email while larger size pictures with fine quality are better for printing.
• Setting Self-timer This camera offers a 10 second self-timer. When the self-timer feature is activated, the icon appears on LCD screen, when you press the Shutter button, the subject will be recorded after 10 seconds. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . Press Press to select Press to select Press to confirm The Status LED flashes to indicate that the countdown is being performed, it flashes quicker and the camera beeps after 8 seconds.
4 Recording Video Clips • Recording Video Clips You can record video clips for approximately 60 seconds per video clip. The number of video clips can be taken is limited based on the internal memory or SD (Secure Digital) card. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode . 3. Select the Video mode through the following setting. The icon is shown on the LCD screen when the setting is done. Press Press Press select to Press 4. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. 5.
5 Playback of Pictures and Video Clips • Turning Picture/Video Clip Information Display On/Off The information display is regarding the picture taken and video clip recorded, and the number of pictures/video clips being displayed, it appears on the LCD screen when you review pictures or video clips. You can choose not to show the Information Display through the following steps. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode .
When the Information Display is on (default setting), for example: “0005/0050” appears on LCD screen. The total number of pictures and video clips The order of the picture/video clip being displayed NOTE: The video clip is identified with an icon . • Reviewing the Pictures 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode 3. Press Left/Right button to view the pictures taken. . 23 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Zooming the Displayed Picture When viewing a picture in Playback Mode, you can zoom the picture you selected. The scale of the zoom is 2X. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode . Press Press to select Press Press Press to confirm Press to select Press to move the rectangle to select the area you want to enlarge, then press to confirm. Press again to exit. 24 PDC 1075 US UM BF.indd24 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Reviewing the pictures in Thumbnail You can view up to 9 pictures at a time by using the Thumbnail function. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode . Press Press Press select to Press to select Press to confirm to select a picture then press Use the view. to have a large • Playing the Video Clip 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode . Use Left/Right button to select the video clip you want to play.
• Deleting One Picture/Video Clip Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode. Use Left/Right button to choose a picture/video clip you want to delete. Please note that an icon appears on the LCD screen when a video clip is selected. Press Press to select Press Press Press to confirm Press 26 PDC 1075 US UM BF.indd26 to select “YES” to select Press “CURRENT” Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Deleting All Pictures/Video Clips You can delete all pictures and video clips in the internal memory or SD card through this setting. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode . Press Press to select Press Press Press to confirm Press to select “YES” Press to select “ALL” 27 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com PDC 1075 US UM BF.
6 Using SD Card • Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card Your camera comes with 16MB of built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips as you record them. You can expand the memory using a commercially available SD card. The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly. Note that you cannot save pictures to the built-in flash memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.
Inserting the SD (Secure Digital) Card Turn off the camera. Insert the SD card and ensure the card is inserted correctly as illustrated. Removing the SD (Secure Digital) Card To remove the SD card, turn off your camera, gently push the SD card inwards and then release it for the SD card to eject from the SD card slot. IMPORTANT! • Never insert any other objects besides a SD memory card into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damaging the camera and card.
• To Format a Memory Card or the Internal Memory Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. Turn on the camera and set the Capture/Playback selector to Playback mode . Press Press to select Press Press Press to confirm Press to select “YES” Press to select “REFORMAT” After the memory storage is formatted, the message “NO PICTURE” appears on the camera LCD screen. IMPORTANT! • You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer.
Memory Card Precautions 1. Use only a SD memory card with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of cards is used. 2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive, etc.). 3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by formatting it.
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer • Installing the Software PC For Windows® Users: IMPORTANT! For All PC Users • Please backup all the necessary data before any driver/software installation. • The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS. • This camera can perform as a Web camera. Users must install the camera driver for proper operation. For Windows® 98SE Users Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the PDC 1075 Driver.
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer. 2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive. 3. The CD User Interface Screen will automatically launch. 4. With the mouse, click on each software interface button in turn and follow the on screen instructions.
• Software Included with Your Camera PDC 1075 Driver Plug & Play removable disk Easy to use, just plug your camera to your computer and use it as a removable drive which will show up as an additional drive letter. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoImpression to view, edit and print the Pictures. ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 4.0 Picture Editing Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use digital image editing program. This program enables users to upload still image stored in your camera.
• Computer System Requirements For acceptable picture transfer and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements; PC For Windows® Users • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP • Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor • 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) • USB Port • 200MB free disk space • Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers For Macintosh® Users MAC • PowerPC® Processor
8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Your Computer • Before You Transfer Pictures IMPORTANT! - Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the software from the CD. • Mass Storage/WDM You can choose either Mass Storage or WDM (Windows Driver Mode) as a driver type in this camera.
PC For Windows® and Macintosh® Users: MAC • Connecting to Your Computer USB Series “A” Plug Connects to your PC B B Connecting with the USB Cable. USB Series “A” Plug Connects to your PDC 1075 Camera or Docking Station 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera or the Docking Station (Please put the camera onto the Docking Station first.
MAC For Macintosh® Users: • Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video Clips on Mac NOTE: For MAC user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver. 1. Turn on the camera 2. Set the Driver Type to Mass Storage mode. 3. Connect the camera to a MAC via the USB cable, the systems will automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will automatically create a Mass Storage named “untitled”) NOTE: This Drive name will vary on different versions of MAC OS systems. 4.
9 Using the Camera as a Web Cam • Setting up NetMeeting NOTE: Set the Driver Type to WDM before plugging the camera into your computer. For further detail please refer to Mass Storage/WDM on page 36. 1. Connect your PDC 1075 to your computer via the USB cable. 2. Put your PDC 1075 on the top of your PC monitor or another flat surface. 3. Connect your microphone (not included) and speakers (not included) to your audio card’s Mic in and line out jack respectively.
10 Troubleshooting Problems The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card for help line contact details. Symptom I receive an error message when I am installing “PDC 1075 Camera Driver” Problem “PDC 1075 Camera Driver” does not load. I receive a message no image to download when I try to upload images to my computer. Connection failure. My CD Installation wizard does not work.
Symptom Problem Solution Camera powers off during Battery is exhausted. self-timer countdown. Recorded pictures are Camera powers off before the not saved in memory. save operation is complete or Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete. Color of the playback Sunlight or light from another pictures is different from source is shining directly into the picture on the Monitor the lens during recording. screen during recording. Pictures are not A memory card with non-DCF displayed.
11 Getting Help • Polaroid Online Services Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com • Customer Support Questions? Need Help? Call us at 1-888-235-0808 Monday thru Friday, 10 am - 7 pm EST and Sat 10 am - 4 pm EST Or visit us at http://www.polaroid-digital.com • ArcSoft Software Help For North America ArcSoft HQ Support Center (Fremont California, CA) Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number) For South & Central Tel: 1-510-979-5520 Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: latlnsupport@arcsoft.
12 Appendix • Technical Specifications • • • • • • • • • • Internal Memory: 16MB NAND FLASH (Approximately 1.5MB for data processing). External Memory: support SD card memory card up to 128MB (not included) Image Sensor: 1.3M CMOS Still Image Resolution: • Resolution 1280 X 960 Super High: Approx. 20 pictures • Resolution 800 X 600 High: Approx. 110 pictures • Resolution 640 X 480 Normal: Approx. 224 pictures Self Timer: 10 seconds. Video Clip: • Frame rate: Approx. 15 fps video clip (320 X 240) Approx.
• • • • • • • • Build in Flash: Flash Modes - AUTO, OFF, ON. Effective flash light range: Approx. 3 ~ 5 feet (Approx. 1.0 ~ 1.5 m) Viewfinder: LCD Monitor or optical viewfinder External Connector: USB, SD card slot Auto Power Off: 1 minute, 3 minutes, OFF.
• Capacity of SD Cards SD Super High 1280 X 960 Approx. 11 High 800 X 600 Approx. 57 Normal 640 X 480 Approx. 115 Super High 1280 X 960 Approx. 21 High 800 X 600 Approx. 113 Normal 640 X 480 Approx. 229 8MB 16MB Pictures can be taken Super High 1280 X 960 32MB Approx. 49 High 800 X 600 Approx. 238 Normal 640 X 480 Approx. 479 Super High 1280 X 960 Approx. 98 High 800 X 600 Approx. 477 Normal 640 X 480 Approx. 958 Super High 1280 X 960 Approx. 202 High 800 X 600 Approx.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions; • 41 - 104º Fahrenheit; 5 - 40º Celsius • 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions. Camera Cautions • NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid. • ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it.
• Regulatory Information FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of 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. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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