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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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Polaroid digital cameras and Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software are easy to use, and 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 your computer. Have fun!... imagination. Once the images are designed to work together to enter the world of digital imaging. Please fill out and 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. Use your images!
Polaroid digital cameras and Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software are easy to use, and 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 your computer. Have fun!... imagination. Once the images are designed to work together to enter the world of digital imaging. Please fill out and 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. Use your images!
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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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...the AC adapter. When you see this icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: For longer battery life use of your camera. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to the unlocked position (a). To load the batteries 1 Open the ...of inactivity. Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on the LCD menu when battery power is a good idea to keep a set of camera) to find replacement batteries easily. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity ...
...the AC adapter. When you see this icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: For longer battery life use of your camera. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to the unlocked position (a). To load the batteries 1 Open the ...of inactivity. Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on the LCD menu when battery power is a good idea to keep a set of camera) to find replacement batteries easily. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity ...
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... the memory card is on a removable CompactFlash memory card. Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: The PDC 1300 camera is provided with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power...
... the memory card is on a removable CompactFlash memory card. Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: The PDC 1300 camera is provided with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power...
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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. 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
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...78 photos (8 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital 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. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that ...
...78 photos (8 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital 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. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that ...
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Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to low (640x480). For best results, use the LCD viewfinder with digital zoom. Icon For subjects Enable digital zoom 2x to the next picture you press the shutter button. The self-timer applies to : •...
Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to low (640x480). For best results, use the LCD viewfinder with digital zoom. Icon For subjects Enable digital zoom 2x to the next picture you press the shutter button. The self-timer applies to : •...
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Viewing images on the LCD You can turn the Menu Dial to view stored images one of these arrows. A set the camera to PLAY mode and close the menu. Continue to turn the Menu Dial to scroll through all of the photos in memory. The last photo ... again to set of thumbnail images displays. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 Turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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...
Viewing images on the LCD You can turn the Menu Dial to view stored images one of these arrows. A set the camera to PLAY mode and close the menu. Continue to turn the Menu Dial to scroll through all of the photos in memory. The last photo ... again to set of thumbnail images displays. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 Turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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...
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...Menu Dial to highlight the DPOF icon. 3 Press the Menu Dial to select. Tag photos to print on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you want to include in your photos directly from an unlocked photo to locked). • Lock ... Exit: Cancel the operation and close the PLAY menu. The photos you to print your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Locking photos You can prevent photos from the following : • Lock current: Change the status of thumbnails. Note: A DPOF-...
...Menu Dial to highlight the DPOF icon. 3 Press the Menu Dial to select. Tag photos to print on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you want to include in your photos directly from an unlocked photo to locked). • Lock ... Exit: Cancel the operation and close the PLAY menu. The photos you to print your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Locking photos You can prevent photos from the following : • Lock current: Change the status of thumbnails. Note: A DPOF-...
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Select the options that appears on the LCD when you turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display with each photo you take on the LCD. 2 Display the PLAY menu and turn the Menu Dial to ... your own photos to use as the logo that you want 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 For example, you can display the date and time a photo was taken • Lock mark: If a photo is locked...
Select the options that appears on the LCD when you turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display with each photo you take on the LCD. 2 Display the PLAY menu and turn the Menu Dial to ... your own photos to use as the logo that you want 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 For example, you can display the date and time a photo was taken • Lock mark: If a photo is locked...
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... 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). c ef d a b 1300 25 Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. You... and flash recharge time • To extend battery life Use the LCD to optimize framing your image when using the LCD. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them .
... 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). c ef d a b 1300 25 Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. You... and flash recharge time • To extend battery life Use the LCD to optimize framing your image when using the LCD. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them .
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...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 Avoid having the sun directly overhead or in your side. Use the fill flash setting if you take better...cloth. 4 Press the shutter button (d) halfway to help you take another photo. Do not use the tripod to take the photo. The camera is ready to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F),...
...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 Avoid having the sun directly overhead or in your side. Use the fill flash setting if you take better...cloth. 4 Press the shutter button (d) halfway to help you take another photo. Do not use the tripod to take the photo. The camera is ready to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F),...
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To get help To get help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: • Click the Help button on the 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 ...Your Computer" on Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software for a list of the Polaroid PhotoMAX window or click the ? For more information, see "Transferring Photos to display context-sensitive help , click the Help button and then click on page 29. 28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
To get help To get help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: • Click the Help button on the 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 ...Your Computer" on Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software for a list of the Polaroid PhotoMAX window or click the ? For more information, see "Transferring Photos to display context-sensitive help , click the Help button and then click on page 29. 28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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...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... sections describe how to transfer images from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer you can use one of your batteries. 29 To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to extend the life of the following methods: • ...
...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... sections describe how to transfer images from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer you can use one of your batteries. 29 To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera 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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A photo album is a file that you download from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page or select New to keep track of the photos you use to create a new photo album. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 9 Select an existing photo album from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen.
A photo album is a file that you download from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page or select New to keep track of the photos you use to create a new photo album. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 9 Select an existing photo album from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen.
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Note: The TWAIN software can manage the photos in the camera's memory. The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can be used with other applications. 33
Note: The TWAIN software can manage the photos in the camera's memory. The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can be used with other applications. 33