PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit User's Guide Rev.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 The PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit . . .2 Attaching the wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 To load the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit. This kit contains everything you need to enter the world of digital imaging. After you take photos, you will find it easy to transfer them to your computer, edit and correct your images! Once the images are on your computer, use the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software version 3.3 (or later) to change them in many creative ways, include them in email, or use them to create greeting cards and T-shirts.
The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital photos and transfer them to your computer.
Attaching the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the camera by sliding the strap through the opening on the bottom of the camera as shown. The wrist strap includes a clip to use when removing the memory card from the camera.
Camera Features Front view a b c d f a b c d e f 4 e Shutter button Flash Optical viewfinder Lens Hand grip Tripod socket Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide
Back view a b c d e f h g 1300 Optical viewfinder Ready indicator a b Wait indicator Status panel LCD Power switch LCD switch Menu Dial c d e f g h Side view c b d a e a b c d e AC adapter connection Serial cable connection Mini-USB cable connection Memory card slot Battery compartment 5
Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on battery power or with the AC adapter. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To turn on the camera power, slide the power switch (back of camera) to the middle (OFF) position. The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD menu when battery power is weak. When you see this icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible.
2 Slide the cover forward so that it can swing open (b). 3 Insert four AA-size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the + and – terminals are oriented correctly as shown inside the battery compartment. Note: Do not mix old batteries with new batteries, or different types of batteries together. 4 Close and lock the battery compartment cover. To connect the AC adapter Here are some important notes for using the AC adapter with your camera: • Only use the AC adapter that came with your camera.
1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter connector on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Using the Memory Card The images you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. An 8MB memory card is provided with the camera. Note: The PDC 1300 camera is compatible with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. You must insert the memory card before you can use the camera.
To insert the memory card 1 2 Turn the camera power off. Open the memory compartment as shown: 3 Carefully insert the memory card into the slot. The card fits only one way. 4 Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot. Close the memory compartment cover. Note: If the CE icon flashes on the status display, the memory card must be reformatted. The memory card will be unable to contain as many photos as an empty (reformatted) card.
memory card becomes corrupted and unusable. For more information, see “Delete photos from your memory card” on page 21. To remove the memory card 10 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the memory compartment on the side of the camera. 3 Use the clip on the wrist strap to pull out the memory card. 4 Close the memory compartment cover.
Using the Camera You must insert the memory card before you can turn on the camera (see “Using the Memory Card” on page 8). To turn on the camera power 1 Slide the power switch on the rear of the camera (a) all the way up to turn on the camera in RECORD mode; slide the power switch all the way down to activate it in PLAY mode. To turn off the camera, slide the power switch to the OFF setting.
a c d e f a Memory card and battery status b Number of images remaining in memory Pixel resolution setting Flash setting Lens setting Exposure setting Self timer c d e f g 12 b Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide g
To set the date and time The camera records a date and time with each photo. To set the date and time: 1 Slide the power switch to RECORD mode. The camera turns on in RECORD mode. 2 Press the Menu Dial. The RECORD menu displays. 3 Turn the Menu Dial to scroll to the MENU icon. 4 Press the Menu Dial to display the ADVANCED menu. 5 Turn the Menu Dial to highlight Time & Date. 6 Press the Menu Dial. The date and time settings for the camera display. 7 Turn the Menu Dial to highlight the date.
Changing Camera Settings Using options on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. Depending on which mode you switch it to, the camera displays one of the following LCD menus: • RECORD to take photos. • PLAY to review photos stored in memory. To switch between the menus: 1 Slide the power switch up to RECORD mode, or down to PLAY mode. (Slide the power switch to the middle to turn it off.) 2 Press the Menu Dial to display the menu of the current mode.
To display the RECORD menu 1 Slide the power switch to RECORD mode. 2 Press the Menu Dial (a). The RECORD menu is displayed (b). Use these menu options to change camera settings. a b 1300 Changing camera settings The first time you turn on the camera, the camera settings allow you to take pictures in most indoor and outdoor conditions. These settings are the default settings. You can change any of the default settings by using the RECORD menu: 1 Slide the power switch to RECORD mode.
Pixel resolution The resolution setting refers to the number of pixels in a digital photo. The higher the pixel resolution, the more pixels that are contained in your photo. A higher pixel resolution takes up more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed.
Flash Choose how the camera flash is used. The default setting is Auto. Icon Flash setting The flash fires automatically when needed. • The flash does not fire. • Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting. • Use when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror. • Each flash is preceded by a preflash to reduce red-eye effect. • The flash fires automatically when needed. • Flash is on. • Flash fires for every photo.
Digital zoom Zoom in on your subject when taking a photo. For best results, use the LCD viewfinder with digital zoom. Icon For subjects Enable digital zoom 2x to: • Magnify the center of the image by 2x (capture smaller area in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to low (640x480). From 8 inches to 3 feet (20 cm to 1 m) from the camera Self timer Set the camera self-timer. The self-timer applies to the next picture you take. Set the self-timer for each photo you want to delay.
Advanced Menu Set the following options: Menu choice Used to Quick review • Turn on to review and delete images immediately after taking. Exposure • To override the camera’s automatic exposure. • To take a darker photo, increase the settings. To take a lighter photo, decrease the settings. Reset default • To reset all camera settings to the default settings. Time & date • To set the date and time stored with each photo. Exit • To close a menu and return to taking photos.
To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down to PLAY mode. The last photo taken displays in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. The PLAY menu displays. 3 Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set the camera to PLAY mode and close the menu. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. Viewing images on the LCD You can view images stored in memory on the LCD. 1 Slide the power switch to PLAY mode. The last photo taken appears in the LCD.
• Edit image: displays a larger version of the selected thumbnail. You can delete or lock the image, or return to the multi-image view. Delete. Lock/unlock. Return to previous. • Return to full-sized image: closes the multipleimage view and displays single full-sized images. Delete photos from your memory card You can delete one or more photos completely from your memory card. Warning: Once you delete a photo, it cannot be retrieved. You can lock photos to prevent them from being deleted from memory.
Locking photos You can prevent photos from being accidently deleted by locking them: 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the LOCK icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to select. The LOCK/UNLOCK menu is displayed. Select from the following: • Lock current: Change the status of the currently selected photo (from an unlocked photo to locked). • Lock all: Lock all photos on the memory card. • Unlock all: Unlock all photos on the memory card.
4 • Standard: Designate the print order of the displayed photo when it prints on its own page. Press the Menu Dial to underscore the number next to the selection (the default is 0). Rotate the Menu Dial to change the numbers. Press the Menu Dial again to set the order. • Exit: Save DPOF changes for the displayed photo and return to the PLAY menu. Repeat steps 1 through 3 with each photo you want to tag.
Set information display You can display information about each photo you take on the LCD. For example, you can display the date and time a photo was taken. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the INFO icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to display the CHECK INFO menu. Select the options that you want to display with each photo: • Pic.
Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, email them, print them, and store them. You can take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD. Use the optical viewfinder: • For faster processing and flash recharge time • To extend battery life Use the LCD to optimize framing your image when using the macro lens.
4 Press the shutter button (d) halfway to focus the camera and measure the light level. The camera is ready to take a photo when the green LED indicator lights (e). Press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo. The red Wait indicator light (f ) is on and the image displays on the LCD. Wait until the light is off before you take another photo. If the Quick Review setting is on, you can review and delete an image immediately after you take it (see “Advanced Menu” on page 19).
Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software This section describes how to install Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software and get help when using the software.
To get help To get help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: • Click the Help button on the left side of the Polaroid PhotoMAX window or click the ? button in the corner. • Move your mouse cursor over any button or feature in the software and right click your mouse to display context-sensitive help that explains the software button or feature. You can use Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software to: • • Create digital photo albums that you can use to sort and organize your photos.
Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following sections describe how to transfer images from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit. To transfer photos from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer you can use one of the following methods: • Serial port (cable provided with camera). • Mini-USB port (cable provided).
Connecting the camera to a computer To connect using the serial cable 30 1 Turn off your computer and all its peripherals (scanner, printer). 2 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera. 3 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer.
4 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. 5 Turn on your camera. 6 Turn on your computer. The Status panel on your camera displays a PC message when the camera is properly connected to your computer. 7 Start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX 3.3 icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software.
9 Select an existing photo album from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page or select New to create a new photo album. A photo album is a file that you use to keep track of the photos you download from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select.
The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can manage the photos in the camera’s memory. Note: The TWAIN software can be used with other applications.
To connect using the mini-USB cable With the power on in the computer: 34 1 Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable to the mini-USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. 2 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
3 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the camera. The computer will detect the camera. 5 When PC appears in the camera status panel, you can start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX 3.3 icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software.
8 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 9 Select PDC 1300. Click Select. The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN window opens. From this window, you can manage the photos in the camera’s memory.
Transferring images to the computer With a cable connection established between your computer and the PDC 1300 and the Polaroid PDC 1300 dialog box displayed, you can transfer images to your computer. To transfer images: 1 Ensure that the Photo tab is displayed. Thumbnail images of the photos in the camera memory are displayed on this tab. 2 Click on the thumbnail images you want to transfer to computer. Use Shift-click or Control-click to select multiple images.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The digital camera has no power. • Turn off and then turn on the digital camera. The digital camera may have automatically turned off to save battery power. • Check to make sure that the battery terminals (+ and -) are correctly orientated as shown inside the battery compartment. • The batteries are dead. Replace all four AA batteries. Do not mix old batteries with new batteries, or use different manufacturer’s batteries together.
Problem Solution Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the PDC 1300 Digital Camera. • Ensure that the digital camera power is turned on and a PC message appears on the Status panel. Use the AC adapter when downloading images. • For serial port connections, connect one end of the serial cable to the computer serial port. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial cable connector on the digital camera.
Problem Solution Cannot take a photo. • Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the camera. Wait until the LED indicator light is steady green. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a photo. • The flash is charging. The flash icon blinks in the Status display. Wait until the flash icon displays without blinking (the flash is charged) and then take a photo. • The digital camera is processing an image. The red LED light displays while an image is being processed.
Problem Solution The live picture in the LCD looks "jumpy." • The LCD is being used in low light conditions. The flash doesn’t work. • The flash is turned off. Press the Menu Dial to change the flash setting. Use the Autoflash Increase the amount of light, or use the optical viewfinder to compose your photo. setting for best results. • The camera is set to the Autoflash setting. The autosensor determined that there was sufficient light in the setting to take a photo without the flash.
Problem Solution My photo looks dark. • There was not enough light available when the photo was taken. Use the Autoflash setting and increase the amount of light (if possible). • The subject was too far away from the camera. The flash range is 3 – 10 feet. • The Exposure advanced menu setting was changed. Press the Menu Dial and open the ADVANCED menu to change the Exposure setting to Auto. My photo looks too light. • The flash fired when lighting conditions didn’t need it. Use the Autoflash setting.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For detailed information about FCC compliance, see the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Products User’s Guide. Camera Precautions Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera: • Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed.
Battery Handling When using batteries: • Use only AA high-capacity super alkaline or lithium disposable batteries or NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batteries with the camera. • Never mix old batteries with new batteries, or use different types of batteries together. • Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations. • Remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to use the camera for an extended period of time.
One Year Limited Warranty Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture within the warranty period. The warranty period is determined by the date of purchase. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise, the warranty period is determined by the date of manufacture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, misuse or tampering, and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such exclusions or limitations.
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PDC 1300 Technical Support Information (This information replaces that found on Page 44) Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at http://www.polaroid.com/, and within the United States by calling 800-897-0356 from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. EST, (Mon - Fri) and 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. EST (Sat). Please note that phone support and repair services are regional and may not be available for a particular product outside the country where it was purchased.
