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... PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit . . .2 Attaching the wrist strap 3 Camera Features 4 Power Supply 6 To load the batteries 6 To connect the AC adapter 7 Using the Memory Card 8 Using the Camera 11 Changing Camera Settings 14 To switch between the menus 14 Changing camera settings 15 Managing stored images 19 Taking Photos 25 Tips for Great Photos 26 Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software . . .27 Minimum System Requirements 27 To install the software 27 Transferring Photos to Your Computer 29 Connecting the camera to a computer 30 Troubleshooting...
... PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit . . .2 Attaching the wrist strap 3 Camera Features 4 Power Supply 6 To load the batteries 6 To connect the AC adapter 7 Using the Memory Card 8 Using the Camera 11 Changing Camera Settings 14 To switch between the menus 14 Changing camera settings 15 Managing stored images 19 Taking Photos 25 Tips for Great Photos 26 Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software . . .27 Minimum System Requirements 27 To install the software 27 Transferring Photos to Your Computer 29 Connecting the camera to a computer 30 Troubleshooting...
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... you need to your computer, edit and correct your computer. 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 to create greeting cards and T-shirts. This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative...
... you need to your computer, edit and correct your computer. 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 to create greeting cards and T-shirts. This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative...
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a d e b c f g h i j k a Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera b Wrist strap (and removable memory clip) c 8 MB removable memory card d Four AA batteries e Camera case f Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM g AC power adapter h User's Guide i Quickstart Card j RS-232C serial cable k Mini-USB cable 2 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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.
a d e b c f g h i j k a Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera b Wrist strap (and removable memory clip) c 8 MB removable memory card d Four AA batteries e Camera case f Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM g AC power adapter h User's Guide i Quickstart Card j RS-232C serial cable k Mini-USB cable 2 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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.
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.... Using AA batteries, the camera operates for about 30 minutes in RECORD mode. It is a good idea to keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on the LCD menu when battery power is weak. The camera displays a low battery icon on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily. To turn on battery power or with your batteries. Note: For longer battery life use of the LCD also saves batteries. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Use the AC adapter...
.... Using AA batteries, the camera operates for about 30 minutes in RECORD mode. It is a good idea to keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on the LCD menu when battery power is weak. The camera displays a low battery icon on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily. To turn on battery power or with your batteries. Note: For longer battery life use of the LCD also saves batteries. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Use the AC adapter...
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Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. An 8MB memory card is compatible with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power is not installed, the Status panel displays a flashing CF symbol and a zero representing the number of available photos. 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to a grounded electrical outlet. If...
Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. An 8MB memory card is compatible with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power is not installed, the Status panel displays a flashing CF symbol and a zero representing the number of available photos. 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to a grounded electrical outlet. If...
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a b c d ef g a Memory card and battery status b Number of images remaining in memory c Pixel resolution setting d Flash setting e Lens setting f Exposure setting g Self timer 12 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
a b c d ef g a Memory card and battery status b Number of images remaining in memory c Pixel resolution setting d Flash setting e Lens setting f Exposure setting g Self timer 12 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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Changing Camera Settings Using options on which mode you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. Depending on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you switch it off.) 2 Press the Menu Dial to display the menu of the following LCD menus: • RECORD to take photos. • PLAY to select. RECORD PLAY 14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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 to, the camera displays one of the...
Changing Camera Settings Using options on which mode you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. Depending on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you switch it off.) 2 Press the Menu Dial to display the menu of the following LCD menus: • RECORD to take photos. • PLAY to select. RECORD PLAY 14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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 to, the camera displays one of the...
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... the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to low (640x480). From 8 inches to 3 feet (20 cm to : • Magnify the center of the image by 2x (capture smaller area in on your subject when taking a photo. Set the self-timer for each photo you take. Icon Action Delays the camera shutter 10 seconds when you press the shutter button. For best results, use the LCD view...
... the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to low (640x480). From 8 inches to 3 feet (20 cm to : • Magnify the center of the image by 2x (capture smaller area in on your subject when taking a photo. Set the self-timer for each photo you take. Icon Action Delays the camera shutter 10 seconds when you press the shutter button. For best results, use the LCD view...
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... close a menu and return to review and delete images immediately after taking. • To override the camera's automatic exposure. • To take a lighter photo, decrease the settings. • To reset all camera settings to the default settings. • To set the date and time stored with Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) • Print thumbnails of specific photos on to taking photos. Advanced Menu Set the following options: Menu choice Quick review Exposure Reset default Time & date Exit Used to • Turn on a DPOF-enabled printer 19
... close a menu and return to review and delete images immediately after taking. • To override the camera's automatic exposure. • To take a lighter photo, decrease the settings. • To reset all camera settings to the default settings. • To set the date and time stored with Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) • Print thumbnails of specific photos on to taking photos. Advanced Menu Set the following options: Menu choice Quick review Exposure Reset default Time & date Exit Used to • Turn on a DPOF-enabled printer 19
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... thumbnail images displays. The last photo taken appears in memory on the LCD. 1 Slide the power switch to PLAY mode. To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down arrows: turn the Menu Dial to highlight one at a time or view thumbnails of these arrows. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. The last photo taken displays in the LCD. A set the camera to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The following icons display...
... thumbnail images displays. The last photo taken appears in memory on the LCD. 1 Slide the power switch to PLAY mode. To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down arrows: turn the Menu Dial to highlight one at a time or view thumbnails of these arrows. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. The last photo taken displays in the LCD. A set the camera to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The following icons display...
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... photo (from an unlocked photo to include in your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: A DPOF-enabled printer allows you to print your photos directly from your memory card to the printer. 1 Make sure the LCD is displaying the photo you want to locked). • Lock all: Lock all photos on the memory card. • Unlock all: Unlock all photos on a separate page by locking them: 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu...
... photo (from an unlocked photo to include in your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: A DPOF-enabled printer allows you to print your photos directly from your memory card to the printer. 1 Make sure the LCD is displaying the photo you want to locked). • Lock all: Lock all photos on the memory card. • Unlock all: Unlock all photos on a separate page by locking them: 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu...
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... can display the date and time a photo was taken • Lock mark: If a photo is locked, a lock icon displays • Resolution: Resolution setting • Flash: Picture flash setting • DPOF: DPOF setting tagged for photo • Save and quit: Saves settings and closes the menu Choose a logo You can select one of your own photos to use as the logo • Default logo: Restores the original Polaroid logo • Exit: Closes the menu 24 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
... can display the date and time a photo was taken • Lock mark: If a photo is locked, a lock icon displays • Resolution: Resolution setting • Flash: Picture flash setting • DPOF: DPOF setting tagged for photo • Save and quit: Saves settings and closes the menu Choose a logo You can select one of your own photos to use as the logo • Default logo: Restores the original Polaroid logo • Exit: Closes the menu 24 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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... macro lens. Use the optical viewfinder: • For faster processing and flash recharge time • To extend battery life Use the LCD to optimize framing your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. To take a photo 1 Slide the power switch (a) up to RECORD mode. 2 To use the LCD, slide the LCD switch up and release (b). Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer...
... macro lens. Use the optical viewfinder: • For faster processing and flash recharge time • To extend battery life Use the LCD to optimize framing your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. To take a photo 1 Slide the power switch (a) up to RECORD mode. 2 To use the LCD, slide the LCD switch up and release (b). Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer...
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... help you or at your photos. Use the fill flash setting if you take better photos! • Keep the sun behind your subject or if your subject is strongly illuminated from the side. • In low light conditions or when using the self-timer, use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. 26 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 4 Press the shutter button (d) halfway to take the photo. Wait until the light...
... help you or at your photos. Use the fill flash setting if you take better photos! • Keep the sun behind your subject or if your subject is strongly illuminated from the side. • In low light conditions or when using the self-timer, use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. 26 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 4 Press the shutter button (d) halfway to take the photo. Wait until the light...
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USB is supported only for Windows 98 and above. • Optional CompactFlash card readers that connect through a mini-USB port, parallel port, or a PCMCIAslot (available for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with camera). • Mini-USB port (cable provided). The drivers for purchase). Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following methods: • Serial port (cable provided with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit. Note: Use the...
USB is supported only for Windows 98 and above. • Optional CompactFlash card readers that connect through a mini-USB port, parallel port, or a PCMCIAslot (available for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with camera). • Mini-USB port (cable provided). The drivers for purchase). Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following methods: • Serial port (cable provided with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit. Note: Use the...
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To connect using the mini-USB cable With the power on in the computer: 1 Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable to the USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. 2 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the mini-USB port on the computer. 34 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
To connect using the mini-USB cable With the power on in the computer: 1 Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable to the USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. 2 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the mini-USB port on the computer. 34 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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... establish a connection, turn off and on the computer. Turn on the computer. See your computer, or check with your local computer retailer for more information. 39 Problem Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the PDC 1300 Digital Camera. Solution • Ensure that came with the computer manufacturer for more information. • Purchase an optional external memory card device. Make sure that the cables are...
... establish a connection, turn off and on the computer. Turn on the computer. See your computer, or check with your local computer retailer for more information. 39 Problem Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the PDC 1300 Digital Camera. Solution • Ensure that came with the computer manufacturer for more information. • Purchase an optional external memory card device. Make sure that the cables are...
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... then take photos. • The digital camera is not inserted. Use the software controls to take a photo. Turn off switch to a computer. • The memory card is being processed. The red LED light displays while an image is corrupt. To save battery power, use the AC adapter. Disconnect the digital camera to a computer. Replace the batteries or use the optical viewfinder when composing photos. 40 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Wait until the LED indicator light is connected to turn on position. • The digital camera is steady green.
... then take photos. • The digital camera is not inserted. Use the software controls to take a photo. Turn off switch to a computer. • The memory card is being processed. The red LED light displays while an image is corrupt. To save battery power, use the AC adapter. Disconnect the digital camera to a computer. Replace the batteries or use the optical viewfinder when composing photos. 40 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Wait until the LED indicator light is connected to turn on position. • The digital camera is steady green.
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Solution • The LCD is turned off. Problem The live picture in the LCD menu. Use the Autoflash setting for best results. 41 Press the Menu Dial to compose your photo. • The flash is being used . Increase the amount of light, or use a tripod. Hold the camera steady while taking a photo, or use the optical viewfinder to change the flash setting. Remember to take a photo without the fl...
Solution • The LCD is turned off. Problem The live picture in the LCD menu. Use the Autoflash setting for best results. 41 Press the Menu Dial to compose your photo. • The flash is being used . Increase the amount of light, or use a tripod. Hold the camera steady while taking a photo, or use the optical viewfinder to change the flash setting. Remember to take a photo without the fl...
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... range is 3 - 10 feet. • The Exposure advanced menu setting was taken. Solution • There was not enough light available when the photo was changed . Press the Menu Dial and open the ADVANCED menu to change the Exposure setting to Auto. 42 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide My photo looks too light. Use the Autoflash setting. • The digital camera was changed . Turn off the flash when using the Macro lens setting, or take the photo from the camera. Problem My photo looks dark.
... range is 3 - 10 feet. • The Exposure advanced menu setting was taken. Solution • There was not enough light available when the photo was changed . Press the Menu Dial and open the ADVANCED menu to change the Exposure setting to Auto. 42 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide My photo looks too light. Use the Autoflash setting. • The digital camera was changed . Turn off the flash when using the Macro lens setting, or take the photo from the camera. Problem My photo looks dark.