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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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Have fun! Introduction Thank you need to produce high-quality results. 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 ... to create greeting cards and T-shirts. Once the images are designed to work together to enter the world of digital imaging. Use your registration card! 1 This kit contains everything you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit.
Have fun! Introduction Thank you need to produce high-quality results. 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 ... to create greeting cards and T-shirts. Once the images are designed to work together to enter the world of digital imaging. Use your registration card! 1 This kit contains everything you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit.
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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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... battery power is a good idea to keep a set of camera) to find replacement batteries easily. Using AA batteries, the camera operates for about 30 minutes in RECORD mode. To turn on the camera power, slide the power switch (back of extra batteries handy,... this icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on battery power or with your batteries. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after...
... battery power is a good idea to keep a set of camera) to find replacement batteries easily. Using AA batteries, the camera operates for about 30 minutes in RECORD mode. To turn on the camera power, slide the power switch (back of extra batteries handy,... this icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on battery power or with your batteries. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after...
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...card is compatible with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. An 8MB memory card is on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. 1 Connect one end of the ... is provided with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. Note: The PDC 1300 camera is not installed, the Status panel displays a flashing CF symbol and a zero representing the number of available photos. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
...card is compatible with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. An 8MB memory card is on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. 1 Connect one end of the ... is provided with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. Note: The PDC 1300 camera is not installed, the Status panel displays a flashing CF symbol and a zero representing the number of available photos. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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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. memory card becomes corrupted and unusable. 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
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. memory card becomes corrupted and unusable. 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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....) 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 current mode. 3 Turn the Menu Dial to select a menu icon and press to review photos stored in memory. Changing...
....) 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 current mode. 3 Turn the Menu Dial to select a menu icon and press to review photos stored in memory. Changing...
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... • Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital photo. 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 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...
... • Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital photo. 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 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...
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... your subject when taking a photo. From 8 inches to 3 feet (20 cm to the next picture you take. Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Icon Action Delays the camera shutter 10 seconds when you want to delay. Set the self-timer for each photo you press the shutter button. For...
... your subject when taking a photo. From 8 inches to 3 feet (20 cm to the next picture you take. Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Icon Action Delays the camera shutter 10 seconds when you want to delay. Set the self-timer for each photo you press the shutter button. For...
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... turn the Menu Dial to view stored images one of thumbnail images displays. Continue to turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Viewing images In PLAY mode, you can view images stored in the LCD. 2 Turn the Menu Dial to highlight one at a time or...
... turn the Menu Dial to view stored images one of thumbnail images displays. Continue to turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Viewing images In PLAY mode, you can view images stored in the LCD. 2 Turn the Menu Dial to highlight one at a time or...
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...the 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 print as a thumbnail or in specific order). The Set DPOF menu is displayed...the Menu Dial to select. The photos you to print your photos directly from 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 being accidently deleted by itself or in a group of the currently selected photo (from ...
...the 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 print as a thumbnail or in specific order). The Set DPOF menu is displayed...the Menu Dial to select. The photos you to print your photos directly from 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 being accidently deleted by itself or in a group of the currently selected photo (from ...
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... 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 For example, you want to display with each photo you take on the LCD. 2 Display the PLAY... menu and turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you can display the date and time a photo was taken • Lock mark...
... 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 For example, you want to display with each photo you take on the LCD. 2 Display the PLAY... menu and turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you can display the date and time a photo was taken • Lock mark...
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... photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. 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 image when using the LCD. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos using the optical...
... photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. 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 image when using the LCD. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos using the optical...
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...tripod to take a photo when the green LED indicator lights (e). The red Wait indicator light (f) is ready to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C... reflective objects. • Periodically clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD on the back of you. • Use the fill flash setting if...-timer, use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. 26 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Press the shutter button all the way down to focus the...
...tripod to take a photo when the green LED indicator lights (e). The red Wait indicator light (f) is ready to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C... reflective objects. • Periodically clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD on the back of you. • Use the fill flash setting if...-timer, use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. 26 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Press the shutter button all the way down to focus the...
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For more information, see "Transferring Photos to Your Computer" on page 29. 28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide button in the corner. • Move your mouse cursor over any button or feature in the software and right click your mouse to ... the software button or feature. 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 images from your...
For more information, see "Transferring Photos to Your Computer" on page 29. 28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide button in the corner. • Move your mouse cursor over any button or feature in the software and right click your mouse to ... the software button or feature. 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 images from your...
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... 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). Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible to your kit. To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to extend the life of the following methods: • Serial port (cable provided...
... 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). Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible to your kit. To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to extend the life of the following methods: • Serial port (cable provided...
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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 use 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 the page or select New 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
A photo album is a file that you use 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 the page or select New 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
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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 Note: The TWAIN software can manage the photos in the camera's memory.