User Manual
Page 2
... and found to comply with the limits for help. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the manual. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-1 However, there is required to...
... and found to comply with the limits for help. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the manual. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-1 However, there is required to...
User Manual
Page 3
..., you are responsible for your country listed in the instruction manual. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to www.polaroid.com and click on "Company" or call the customer service number for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. ...and must be collected separately. EN-2 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) Again. Presence of this ...
..., you are responsible for your country listed in the instruction manual. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to www.polaroid.com and click on "Company" or call the customer service number for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. ...and must be collected separately. EN-2 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) Again. Presence of this ...
User Manual
Page 4
This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This is due to the fact that come with accessories such as batteries, chargers, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to suit their respective owners. Other names and products may be different from the...
This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This is due to the fact that come with accessories such as batteries, chargers, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to suit their respective owners. Other names and products may be different from the...
User Manual
Page 5
Take special care during rain, snow, on unstable surfaces. EN-4 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Batteries should only be supervised by an adult. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance. Do not use the camera while you are replacing the batteries. Children must be replaced by an adult when they are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. Continued use may cause an injury. Keep the...
Take special care during rain, snow, on unstable surfaces. EN-4 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Batteries should only be supervised by an adult. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance. Do not use the camera while you are replacing the batteries. Children must be replaced by an adult when they are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. Continued use may cause an injury. Keep the...
User Manual
Page 7
Remove exhausted batteries from your camera when not in the correct orientation. EN-6 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Using Your Batteries Our laboratory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Do not short the supply terminals. WARNING! Insert the batteries in use. These instructions should be retained for the insert with industry standard battery consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association...
Remove exhausted batteries from your camera when not in the correct orientation. EN-6 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Using Your Batteries Our laboratory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Do not short the supply terminals. WARNING! Insert the batteries in use. These instructions should be retained for the insert with industry standard battery consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association...
User Manual
Page 8
... Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 22 VIDEO MODE 22 Recording Video Clips 23 PLAYBACK MODE 23 Playing Back Video Clips 24 Playing Back Still Images 25 Thumbnail Display 25 Slideshow Display 26 Protecting Images 27 Erasing Images 28 MENU OPTIONS 28 Still Image Capture Menu 30 Video Menu 31 Playback Menu 32 Setup Menu 34 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 34 Downloading Your Files 35 DEFAULT SETTING 36 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 37 SPECIFICATIONS 38 APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots 39 Troubleshooting 40 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User...
... Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 22 VIDEO MODE 22 Recording Video Clips 23 PLAYBACK MODE 23 Playing Back Video Clips 24 Playing Back Still Images 25 Thumbnail Display 25 Slideshow Display 26 Protecting Images 27 Erasing Images 28 MENU OPTIONS 28 Still Image Capture Menu 30 Video Menu 31 Playback Menu 32 Setup Menu 34 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 34 Downloading Your Files 35 DEFAULT SETTING 36 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 37 SPECIFICATIONS 38 APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots 39 Troubleshooting 40 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User...
User Manual
Page 12
...10. Number of pictures remaining on SD card. 2 3 4 5 132 12 ISO AUTO 13 1.09 14 13. ISO [ ISO AUTO ] A u t o [ ISO 100 ]100 [ ISO 200 ]200 14. Self-timer icon [ 2 ] 2 sec. [ 10 ] 10 sec. [ ] Burst Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-11 EV -2.0 to 2.0 EV in 0.3 EV increments 12. LCD Display Icons 1 2 15 1. SD Card inserted 5. Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Always On [ ] Off 3. Battery Power Level [ ] Full [ ] Medium [ ] Low [ ] None 4. Camera Mode [ ]Still Image Capture. [ ]Video capture mode. 2. Focus setting [ ] Normal [ ] Macro 6. Image...
...10. Number of pictures remaining on SD card. 2 3 4 5 132 12 ISO AUTO 13 1.09 14 13. ISO [ ISO AUTO ] A u t o [ ISO 100 ]100 [ ISO 200 ]200 14. Self-timer icon [ 2 ] 2 sec. [ 10 ] 10 sec. [ ] Burst Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-11 EV -2.0 to 2.0 EV in 0.3 EV increments 12. LCD Display Icons 1 2 15 1. SD Card inserted 5. Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Always On [ ] Off 3. Battery Power Level [ ] Full [ ] Medium [ ] Low [ ] None 4. Camera Mode [ ]Still Image Capture. [ ]Video capture mode. 2. Focus setting [ ] Normal [ ] Macro 6. Image...
User Manual
Page 14
... turn off . Write protect tab Write protect state Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-13 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must insert a SD Card to "LOCK". Load the batteries in the illustration. 2. Close the battery door and make sure it is locked securely. GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card...
... turn off . Write protect tab Write protect state Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-13 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must insert a SD Card to "LOCK". Load the batteries in the illustration. 2. Close the battery door and make sure it is locked securely. GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card...
User Manual
Page 15
... battery life, the power is activated. Refer to section in this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. LED Indicators Indicators Rear view:LED indicator Rear view:LED indicator Front view:Self-timer indicator State Blinking red Blinking red Blinking red Description/Activity Reading/Writing files. Charging the flash. Call our toll-free customer service number. Questions? Look for the insert with this manual titled "Auto Off" in the Setup Menu for a fixed period of time. EN-14 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com To turn the power on . The self-timer...
... battery life, the power is activated. Refer to section in this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. LED Indicators Indicators Rear view:LED indicator Rear view:LED indicator Front view:Self-timer indicator State Blinking red Blinking red Blinking red Description/Activity Reading/Writing files. Charging the flash. Call our toll-free customer service number. Questions? Look for the insert with this manual titled "Auto Off" in the Setup Menu for a fixed period of time. EN-14 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com To turn the power on . The self-timer...
User Manual
Page 16
... your Language Specify which language the menus and messages are to confirm. Select the display language with the button. 3. Language En Power Save 5min The setting will be displayed. Formatting the Memory Card This utility formats the memory card and erases all stored images and data. 1. Select [Setup] menu with the / buttons, and press the button. Format... Reset To exit from any menu selection, press the button. To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the button. Cancel Execute Select: Set: Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
... your Language Specify which language the menus and messages are to confirm. Select the display language with the button. 3. Language En Power Save 5min The setting will be displayed. Formatting the Memory Card This utility formats the memory card and erases all stored images and data. 1. Select [Setup] menu with the / buttons, and press the button. Format... Reset To exit from any menu selection, press the button. To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the button. Cancel Execute Select: Set: Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
User Manual
Page 17
...;/ button zooms in recording still images. Press the SHUTTER button to set the delay time. 2. Self-timer and Burst The camera has two important features:Self-timer and Burst. Press the SHUTTER button to take your image. Compose the image on . 2. The Self-timer allows you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. The photo will beep during the countdown. EN-16 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com These functions are disabled when the camera is equipped with a 1.8" full color LTPS-TFT LCD display to help you...
...;/ button zooms in recording still images. Press the SHUTTER button to set the delay time. 2. Self-timer and Burst The camera has two important features:Self-timer and Burst. Press the SHUTTER button to take your image. Compose the image on . 2. The Self-timer allows you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. The photo will beep during the countdown. EN-16 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com These functions are disabled when the camera is equipped with a 1.8" full color LTPS-TFT LCD display to help you...
User Manual
Page 18
... Macro mode. 1. Compose your scene and press the SHUTTER button to suit your image. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to capture your circumstances. Press the Power button to function automatically when lighting conditions permit the use of flash. Select this mode in the Normal mode). The flash is disabled when the camera is 35.4" ~ 59.1"(0.9m~1.5m) (in an environment where flash use is designed to turn the camera on the LCD display. 3. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide...
... Macro mode. 1. Compose your scene and press the SHUTTER button to suit your image. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to capture your circumstances. Press the Power button to function automatically when lighting conditions permit the use of flash. Select this mode in the Normal mode). The flash is disabled when the camera is 35.4" ~ 59.1"(0.9m~1.5m) (in an environment where flash use is designed to turn the camera on the LCD display. 3. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide...
User Manual
Page 19
Press the Power button to capture the image. To activate the digital zoom, press the▲ / ▼ button. Compose your scene and press the SHUTTER button to turn the camera on the LCD display. 3. The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x. Image noise (grain) may become. EN-18 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Using the Zoom Function This camera is shown on . 2. You can enlarge...
Press the Power button to capture the image. To activate the digital zoom, press the▲ / ▼ button. Compose your scene and press the SHUTTER button to turn the camera on the LCD display. 3. The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x. Image noise (grain) may become. EN-18 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Using the Zoom Function This camera is shown on . 2. You can enlarge...
User Manual
Page 20
...); Compose your desired focus mode. 3. When the lens is set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-19 Slide the focus switch to turn the camera on. 2. Press the Power button to your scene and press the SHUTTER button. If the camera is zoomed to Macro mode, the flash is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting. The table below will be captured by sliding the focus switch to set to its widest...
...); Compose your desired focus mode. 3. When the lens is set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-19 Slide the focus switch to turn the camera on. 2. Press the Power button to your scene and press the SHUTTER button. If the camera is zoomed to Macro mode, the flash is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting. The table below will be captured by sliding the focus switch to set to its widest...
User Manual
Page 21
... Mode EV EV 0.0 Metering Scene Mode Auto Sport Night Portrait Landscape Select: Set: EN-20 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the button. 2. Portrait: Select this mode when you want to capture. Select [Scene Mode] with the ▼ button, then press the button. 3.Select the desired scene mode with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high saturation. There are 6 available modes . Landscape: Select this mode for most picture taking...
... Mode EV EV 0.0 Metering Scene Mode Auto Sport Night Portrait Landscape Select: Set: EN-20 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the button. 2. Portrait: Select this mode when you want to capture. Select [Scene Mode] with the ▼ button, then press the button. 3.Select the desired scene mode with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high saturation. There are 6 available modes . Landscape: Select this mode for most picture taking...
User Manual
Page 23
...-22 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com AUTO 640 EV 0.0 00:00:24 PAUSE 1.09 When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used. The maximum recordable time for recording video clips in the currently video size, the video recording will start, press the shutter button to stop . Press the SHUTTER button. In this case, select a video size lower than the current one continuous video clip is not fast enough for one . Press the button to set the camera mode...
...-22 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com AUTO 640 EV 0.0 00:00:24 PAUSE 1.09 When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used. The maximum recordable time for recording video clips in the currently video size, the video recording will start, press the shutter button to stop . Press the SHUTTER button. In this case, select a video size lower than the current one continuous video clip is not fast enough for one . Press the button to set the camera mode...
User Manual
Page 24
... / buttons, When video clips are displayed, press the button to start of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers and can only be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com. This stops playback and returns to the start playing the video, press the button to the QuickTime on the screen. 2. QuickTime basic player is available free of the video clip. Call our toll-free customer service number. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
... / buttons, When video clips are displayed, press the button to start of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers and can only be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com. This stops playback and returns to the start playing the video, press the button to the QuickTime on the screen. 2. QuickTime basic player is available free of the video clip. Call our toll-free customer service number. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
User Manual
Page 38
.../SDHC memory card (up to 2GB for SD and up to change without notice. video format: AVI Lens F/2.8 f=8.5mm Focus range Shutter speed LCD monitor Self-timer(Burst function) Exposure compensation White balance Interface Power Dimensions Weight Macro : 3.5"~5.1"(9cm ~ 13cm) Normal: 20" ~ infinity (0.5m ~ infinity) 1 - 1/1000 sec. 1.8" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (153.6K pixels) 2 or 10 second delay -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.3 increments Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent Auto, 100, 200 USB connector 2 x AAA size batteries...
.../SDHC memory card (up to 2GB for SD and up to change without notice. video format: AVI Lens F/2.8 f=8.5mm Focus range Shutter speed LCD monitor Self-timer(Burst function) Exposure compensation White balance Interface Power Dimensions Weight Macro : 3.5"~5.1"(9cm ~ 13cm) Normal: 20" ~ infinity (0.5m ~ infinity) 1 - 1/1000 sec. 1.8" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (153.6K pixels) 2 or 10 second delay -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.3 increments Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent Auto, 100, 200 USB connector 2 x AAA size batteries...
User Manual
Page 40
... download images. If the problem persists, contact Polaroid customer service. The batteries are fuzzy. The batteries or camera feels warm. reached the end of batteries. The flash is dirty. Load the batteries correctly. 2. The lens is charging. Replace with a new set of rechargeable batteries. Long periods of continuous use only Alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-39 The file is in the camera. The batteries are not loaded. 2. Troubleshooting Refer...
... download images. If the problem persists, contact Polaroid customer service. The batteries are fuzzy. The batteries or camera feels warm. reached the end of batteries. The flash is dirty. Load the batteries correctly. 2. The lens is charging. Replace with a new set of rechargeable batteries. Long periods of continuous use only Alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com EN-39 The file is in the camera. The batteries are not loaded. 2. Troubleshooting Refer...
User Manual
Page 41
... start printing. 2. Select [Printer] with the / buttons, and press the button. [Image] : Select whether you purchased has PictBridge functions. Select the item you select [Image] in the previous step, and press the button to enter its respective menu. After you want to the printer 1. PC Printer USB Select: Set: Pinter Image Page Size Layout Print Select: Set: Image Single All Select: Set: EN-40 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com If a printer that supports PictBridge is displayed...
... start printing. 2. Select [Printer] with the / buttons, and press the button. [Image] : Select whether you purchased has PictBridge functions. Select the item you select [Image] in the previous step, and press the button to enter its respective menu. After you want to the printer 1. PC Printer USB Select: Set: Pinter Image Page Size Layout Print Select: Set: Image Single All Select: Set: EN-40 Polaroid a500 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com If a printer that supports PictBridge is displayed...