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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...
... 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...
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...mail in email, or use them to create greeting cards and T-shirts. This kit contains everything you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit. After you take photos and transfer them to your computer, edit and correct your computer. Introduction Thank you... need to enter the world of digital imaging. This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to ...
...mail in email, or use them to create greeting cards and T-shirts. This kit contains everything you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit. After you take photos and transfer them to your computer, edit and correct your computer. Introduction Thank you... need to enter the world of digital imaging. This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to ...
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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. 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
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... shuts off after 30 seconds of the LCD also saves batteries. Note: For longer battery life use of inactivity. Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on battery power or with your batteries. When you see this icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Note: Limiting the use high-capacity...
... shuts off after 30 seconds of the LCD also saves batteries. Note: For longer battery life use of inactivity. Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on battery power or with your batteries. When you see this icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Note: Limiting the use high-capacity...
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... AC power adapter to a grounded electrical outlet. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power is compatible with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the AC power adapter connector on...
... AC power adapter to a grounded electrical outlet. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power is compatible with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the AC power adapter connector on...
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To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the memory compartment on the side of the camera. 3 Use the clip on page 21. For more information, see "Delete photos from your memory card" on the wrist strap to pull out the memory card. 4 Close the memory compartment cover. 10 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide memory card becomes corrupted and unusable.
To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the memory compartment on the side of the camera. 3 Use the clip on page 21. For more information, see "Delete photos from your memory card" on the wrist strap to pull out the memory card. 4 Close the memory compartment cover. 10 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide memory card becomes corrupted and unusable.
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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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... middle to turn it to, the camera displays one of the current mode. 3 Turn the Menu Dial to select a menu icon and press to review photos stored in memory. RECORD PLAY 14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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...
... middle to turn it to, the camera displays one of the current mode. 3 Turn the Menu Dial to select a menu icon and press to review photos stored in memory. RECORD PLAY 14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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...
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...8226; Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital photo. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are contained in your photo. Pixel resolution The resolution setting refers to the number of pixels in web sites, email, etc. 16 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The higher the pixel... resolution, the more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed.
...8226; Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital photo. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are contained in your photo. Pixel resolution The resolution setting refers to the number of pixels in web sites, email, etc. 16 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The higher the pixel... resolution, the more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed.
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... to : • Magnify the center of the image by 2x (capture smaller area in on your subject when taking a photo. Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Set the self-timer for each photo you take. The self-timer applies to the next picture you want to delay. Icon...
... to : • Magnify the center of the image by 2x (capture smaller area in on your subject when taking a photo. Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Set the self-timer for each photo you take. The self-timer applies to the next picture you want to delay. Icon...
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To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down arrows: turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide A set the camera to PLAY mode. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. Viewing images In PLAY mode, you can view images ...to scroll through all of these arrows. The last photo taken displays in the LCD. The PLAY menu displays. 3 Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set of the images: 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the...
To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down arrows: turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide A set the camera to PLAY mode. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. Viewing images In PLAY mode, you can view images ...to scroll through all of these arrows. The last photo taken displays in the LCD. The PLAY menu displays. 3 Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set of the images: 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the...
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... photos directly from the following : • Index: Check this box to tag the displayed photo to print directly a DPOFenabled printer, on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you tag are the only ones that will print. For more information, see "Viewing images on the LCD" on... the Menu Dial to highlight the LOCK icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to select. Select from your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The Set DPOF menu is displayed.
... photos directly from the following : • Index: Check this box to tag the displayed photo to print directly a DPOFenabled printer, on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you tag are the only ones that will print. For more information, see "Viewing images on the LCD" on... the Menu Dial to highlight the LOCK icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to select. Select from your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The Set DPOF menu is displayed.
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... information display You can select one of photos in memory • Date: Date the image was taken. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display the CHECK INFO menu. Select the options that you want to use as the logo that appears on... LCD. index: Number of the photo and the total number 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
... information display You can select one of photos in memory • Date: Date the image was taken. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display the CHECK INFO menu. Select the options that you want to use as the logo that appears on... LCD. index: Number of the photo and the total number 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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... see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your computer where you can take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the macro lens. c ef d a b 1300 25 You can edit them, email them, print them, and store them to your photo in the optical... viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer...
... see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your computer where you can take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the macro lens. c ef d a b 1300 25 You can edit them, email them, print them, and store them to your photo in the optical... viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer...
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...• 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 Tips for Great Photos Here are some tips to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C... is off before you take a photo when the green LED indicator lights (e). If the Quick Review setting is ready to focus the camera and measure the light level. Do not use the tripod to help you take the photo. The red Wait indicator light (f) is ...
...• 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 Tips for Great Photos Here are some tips to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C... is off before you take a photo when the green LED indicator lights (e). If the Quick Review setting is ready to focus the camera and measure the light level. Do not use the tripod to help you take the photo. The red Wait indicator light (f) is ...
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...left side of topics. • Delete and take pictures with your PDC 1300 camera: • Transfer images from your camera's memory card to your computer • Delete images from your mouse to Your Computer" on page 29. 28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide To get help To get help that you can ...use to sort and organize your photos. • Click Photo Album to open and explore this screen. • For online help, click the Help button and then click on Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image ...
...left side of topics. • Delete and take pictures with your PDC 1300 camera: • Transfer images from your camera's memory card to your computer • Delete images from your mouse to Your Computer" on page 29. 28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide To get help To get help that you can ...use to sort and organize your photos. • Click Photo Album to open and explore this screen. • For online help, click the Help button and then click on Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image ...
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...; 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). To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of the following methods...
...; 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). To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of the following methods...
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Connecting the camera to a computer To connect using the serial cable 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. 30 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
Connecting the camera to a computer To connect using the serial cable 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. 30 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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9 Select an existing photo album from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide A photo album is a file that you use to create a new photo album. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of the page or select New to keep track of the photos you download from the drop-down list at the bottom of the screen.
9 Select an existing photo album from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide A photo album is a file that you use to create a new photo album. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of the page or select New to keep track of the photos you download from the drop-down list at the bottom of the screen.
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Note: The TWAIN software can manage the photos in the camera's memory. From this dialog box, you can be used with other applications. 33 The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens.
Note: The TWAIN software can manage the photos in the camera's memory. From this dialog box, you can be used with other applications. 33 The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens.