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Product Overview 1. USB port 5. Viewfinder 3. Power button 4 9. Lens 3. Self-timer LED 1 4. Status LED 1 2. Up / Zoom out button 6. Down / Zoom in button 3 7. Flash 2. Viewfinder 2 3 5 m m F 2.8 f=8.4 4 9 1. Menu/OK button 8 5. SMC slot 7 8. Capture/Playback selector 5 6 2 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com LCD screen 2 4.
Product Overview 1. USB port 5. Viewfinder 3. Power button 4 9. Lens 3. Self-timer LED 1 4. Status LED 1 2. Up / Zoom out button 6. Down / Zoom in button 3 7. Flash 2. Viewfinder 2 3 5 m m F 2.8 f=8.4 4 9 1. Menu/OK button 8 5. SMC slot 7 8. Capture/Playback selector 5 6 2 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com LCD screen 2 4.
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Hand strap holder 1 3. Tripod mount 3 2 1. Battery compartment 2. Microphone 2 1 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 3 www.polaroid-digital.com SMC slot 2. Shutter button 1 3 2 1. Quality/Next button 3. Flash/Previous button 2. 1.
Hand strap holder 1 3. Tripod mount 3 2 1. Battery compartment 2. Microphone 2 1 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 3 www.polaroid-digital.com SMC slot 2. Shutter button 1 3 2 1. Quality/Next button 3. Flash/Previous button 2. 1.
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...1 Getting Started 6 • What can I do with my Camera 6 • What can I do with my Digital Pictures 6 • What can I do with my Audio Clips and Video Clips 7 • Camera Package Contents 7 • Attaching the Hand Strap 8 • Installing the Batteries 8 • Turning the Camera On and Off 9 • Checking the Battery Level 9 ... Picture 22 • Rotate the Displayed Picture 23 • Protecting/Unprotecting the Pictures from Deletion 24 • Deleting One Picture or All Pictures 25 4 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
...1 Getting Started 6 • What can I do with my Camera 6 • What can I do with my Digital Pictures 6 • What can I do with my Audio Clips and Video Clips 7 • Camera Package Contents 7 • Attaching the Hand Strap 8 • Installing the Batteries 8 • Turning the Camera On and Off 9 • Checking the Battery Level 9 ... Picture 22 • Rotate the Displayed Picture 23 • Protecting/Unprotecting the Pictures from Deletion 24 • Deleting One Picture or All Pictures 25 4 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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... MAC 40 7 Using the Camera as a Web Cam 41 • Setting up NetMeeting 41 • Start NetMeeting 41 8 Troubleshooting Problems 42 9 Getting Help 44 • Polaroid-digital Online Services 44 • ...ArcSoft Software Help 44 10 Appendix 45 • Technical Specifications 45 • Capacity of SMC card 46 • Using Your Batteries 47 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 47 • Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only 47 • Regulatory Information 48 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 5 www.polaroid-digital...
... MAC 40 7 Using the Camera as a Web Cam 41 • Setting up NetMeeting 41 • Start NetMeeting 41 8 Troubleshooting Problems 42 9 Getting Help 44 • Polaroid-digital Online Services 44 • ...ArcSoft Software Help 44 10 Appendix 45 • Technical Specifications 45 • Capacity of SMC card 46 • Using Your Batteries 47 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 47 • Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only 47 • Regulatory Information 48 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 5 www.polaroid-digital...
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.... Save Save pictures to family and friends. 6 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Communicate Use the camera as a web camera. • What can I do with my Digital Pictures? Communicate Send the pictures over the Internet to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface. Set Up Select various camera and video recording settings. Store pictures, audio clips...
.... Save Save pictures to family and friends. 6 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Communicate Use the camera as a web camera. • What can I do with my Digital Pictures? Communicate Send the pictures over the Internet to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface. Set Up Select various camera and video recording settings. Store pictures, audio clips...
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...family and friends. • Camera Package Contents m m m m F 2.8 f=8.4 PDC 3030 Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434 Registration Card PDC 3030 F 2.8 f=8.4 Quick Start Guide...Polaroid PDC 3030 Camera (PC) PhotoImpression™ 4.0 (PC & Mac) MicroSoft NetMeeting™ (PC) Adobe Acrobat Reader (PC & Mac) User's manual in PDF format. Communicate Send the audio clips and video clips over the Internet to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface. Pouch 4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 7 www.polaroid-digital...
...family and friends. • Camera Package Contents m m m m F 2.8 f=8.4 PDC 3030 Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434 Registration Card PDC 3030 F 2.8 f=8.4 Quick Start Guide...Polaroid PDC 3030 Camera (PC) PhotoImpression™ 4.0 (PC & Mac) MicroSoft NetMeeting™ (PC) Adobe Acrobat Reader (PC & Mac) User's manual in PDF format. Communicate Send the audio clips and video clips over the Internet to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface. Pouch 4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 7 www.polaroid-digital...
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• Attaching the Hand Strap • Installing the Batteries 4 x AAA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product. Insert the batteries as shown to release. 2. signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door. 8 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com To open the battery door, slide the button in the direction as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- For more guidelines on battery usage, please see Using your batteries. 1.
• Attaching the Hand Strap • Installing the Batteries 4 x AAA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product. Insert the batteries as shown to release. 2. signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door. 8 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com To open the battery door, slide the button in the direction as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- For more guidelines on battery usage, please see Using your batteries. 1.
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... have adequate power. Press and hold the Power button until the Status LED turns green. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 9 www.polaroid-digital.com Status LED Power button • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. When LCD screen comes on, the Status ...
... have adequate power. Press and hold the Power button until the Status LED turns green. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 9 www.polaroid-digital.com Status LED Power button • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. When LCD screen comes on, the Status ...
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Press Press Press 10 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press Press Press Or set the Mode selector to Playback mode. You can change the Auto Power Off setting by the following steps: Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). • Automatic Power Off Saves Battery Your camera is designed to switch off automatically after 60 seconds (default setting) of inactivity.
Press Press Press 10 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press Press Press Or set the Mode selector to Playback mode. You can change the Auto Power Off setting by the following steps: Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). • Automatic Power Off Saves Battery Your camera is designed to switch off automatically after 60 seconds (default setting) of inactivity.
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Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 11 www.polaroid-digital.com 2 Camera Setting • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If feature icon is not displayed, that particular feature is turned off /Date and time/Date stamp/ Frequency/Display Language settings. Image ...
Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 11 www.polaroid-digital.com 2 Camera Setting • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If feature icon is not displayed, that particular feature is turned off /Date and time/Date stamp/ Frequency/Display Language settings. Image ...
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...resolution and the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when you take a picture. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Quality button will sound when the picture has been taken. • Setting the Picture Quality A digital picture's quality depends on and a beep ...8226; Taking a Picture 1. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set the Mode selector to web. 14 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com high resolution and fine quality are efficient for email or posting to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). 3. low...
...resolution and the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when you take a picture. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the Quality button will sound when the picture has been taken. • Setting the Picture Quality A digital picture's quality depends on and a beep ...8226; Taking a Picture 1. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set the Mode selector to web. 14 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com high resolution and fine quality are efficient for email or posting to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). 3. low...
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... refer to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). The number of pictures on 8MB internal memory. • Setting the Picture Size Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capacity of SMC Card. H: 2048 X 1536 Fine: Approx. 5 pictures H: 2048 X 1536 Normal: Approx. 11 pictures ... file size than a picture of blue sky at each setting based on the LCD screen is for reference only. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid-digital.com Press Press Press Here are the approximate number of pictures you can store on a memory card may vary. Therefore...
... refer to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). The number of pictures on 8MB internal memory. • Setting the Picture Size Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capacity of SMC Card. H: 2048 X 1536 Fine: Approx. 5 pictures H: 2048 X 1536 Normal: Approx. 11 pictures ... file size than a picture of blue sky at each setting based on the LCD screen is for reference only. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid-digital.com Press Press Press Here are the approximate number of pictures you can store on a memory card may vary. Therefore...
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...flash is approximately 3.2 feet to 6.5 feet (1 to have enough light when using this setting indoors in Capture and Playback mode. 16 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Flash mode off, the flash does not fire. • Setting the Flash Mode The Flash Range is prohibited or may be...in and out the picture, press Down/Up button. Use this setting, your pictures will be too dark. If you do not have 3X digital Zoom. This feature lets you want is designed to 2 metres). 1. Use this setting to take most pictures. Use this setting for every ...
...flash is approximately 3.2 feet to 6.5 feet (1 to have enough light when using this setting indoors in Capture and Playback mode. 16 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Flash mode off, the flash does not fire. • Setting the Flash Mode The Flash Range is prohibited or may be...in and out the picture, press Down/Up button. Use this setting, your pictures will be too dark. If you do not have 3X digital Zoom. This feature lets you want is designed to 2 metres). 1. Use this setting to take most pictures. Use this setting for every ...
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... to take picture with the 10 seconds build in the centre of LCD screen and the camera beeps indicating self-timer is activating. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid-digital.com A timer appears in timer. 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). NOTE: Self-timer feature...
... to take picture with the 10 seconds build in the centre of LCD screen and the camera beeps indicating self-timer is activating. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid-digital.com A timer appears in timer. 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). NOTE: Self-timer feature...
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Press Press Press 18 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com • Setting the Date Stamp Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once).
Press Press Press 18 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com • Setting the Date Stamp Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once).
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...of -1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid-digital.com NOTE: • A higher EV value is best for dark-coloured subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. •...; When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you turn off and turn on the camera, set the Mode selector ...
...of -1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc. Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid-digital.com NOTE: • A higher EV value is best for dark-coloured subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. •...; When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you turn off and turn on the camera, set the Mode selector ...
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Press Press Press Press NOTE: White balance returns to its default setting (AUTO) after you turn off the camera and turn it on the camera, set the Mode selector to make the colours of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. Turn on again. 20 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com • Setting the White Balance Selecting the right type of white balance can help to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once).
Press Press Press Press NOTE: White balance returns to its default setting (AUTO) after you turn off the camera and turn it on the camera, set the Mode selector to make the colours of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. Turn on again. 20 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com • Setting the White Balance Selecting the right type of white balance can help to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once).
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... you later may want to crop or cut out specific areas in pictures. Increases contrast on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid-digital.com Softens the edges of the picture, creating a "soft focus" effect. Press Press Press Press Normal Sharp...
... you later may want to crop or cut out specific areas in pictures. Increases contrast on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once). Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid-digital.com Softens the edges of the picture, creating a "soft focus" effect. Press Press Press Press Normal Sharp...
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... LED blinks once). Turn on the camera, set the frequency to 50Hz. Set the Mode selector to zoom out. 22 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press Press Press • Reviewing the Pictures 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press Up button to Playback... mode (the Status LED blinks once). 3. Turn on the camera. 2. Press Previous and Next button...
... LED blinks once). Turn on the camera, set the frequency to 50Hz. Set the Mode selector to zoom out. 22 Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press Press Press • Reviewing the Pictures 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press Up button to Playback... mode (the Status LED blinks once). 3. Turn on the camera. 2. Press Previous and Next button...
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Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid-digital.com The picture will return to its original angle after the camera is on the camera, set the Mode selector to view the picture taken at a better angle. • Rotate the Displayed Picture This function enables you to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press Press NOTE: This function only keeps the picture rotated while the camera is turned off. Turn on .
Polaroid PDC 3030 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid-digital.com The picture will return to its original angle after the camera is on the camera, set the Mode selector to view the picture taken at a better angle. • Rotate the Displayed Picture This function enables you to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks once). Press Press Press NOTE: This function only keeps the picture rotated while the camera is turned off. Turn on .