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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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... you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit. Have fun! This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you take photos and transfer them to your imagination. Introduction Thank you need to enter the world of digital imaging. Use your computer. Polaroid digital cameras and Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker...
... you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit. Have fun! This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you take photos and transfer them to your imagination. Introduction Thank you need to enter the world of digital imaging. Use your computer. Polaroid digital cameras and Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker...
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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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... super alkaline, lithium disposable, or NiMH rechargeable batteries with the AC adapter. Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on the LCD menu when battery power is a good idea to find replacement batteries easily. Using AA batteries, the... To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after 30 seconds of extra batteries handy, especially on the camera power, slide the power switch (back of the LCD also saves batteries. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide It is weak....
... super alkaline, lithium disposable, or NiMH rechargeable batteries with the AC adapter. Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on the LCD menu when battery power is a good idea to find replacement batteries easily. Using AA batteries, the... To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after 30 seconds of extra batteries handy, especially on the camera power, slide the power switch (back of the LCD also saves batteries. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide It is weak....
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... all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. If the memory card is compatible with the camera. You must insert the memory card before you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on . Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: The PDC 1300 camera is not installed, the Status panel displays a flashing CF symbol and...
... all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. If the memory card is compatible with the camera. You must insert the memory card before you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on . Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: The PDC 1300 camera is not installed, the Status panel displays a flashing CF symbol and...
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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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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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...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 A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are ...contained in your photo. The higher the pixel resolution, the more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed.
...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 A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are ...contained in your photo. 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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...: • 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 Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to the next picture you take. The self-timer applies to low (640x480). Icon Action...
...: • 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 Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to the next picture you take. The self-timer applies to low (640x480). Icon Action...
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... to PLAY mode and close the menu. 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 ...in memory on the LCD You can 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 ... scroll through all of these arrows. Continue to turn the Menu Dial to select. A set the camera to PLAY mode. Viewing images on the LCD. 1 Slide the power switch to highlight one at a ...
... to PLAY mode and close the menu. 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 ...in memory on the LCD You can 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 ... scroll through all of these arrows. Continue to turn the Menu Dial to select. A set the camera to PLAY mode. Viewing images on the LCD. 1 Slide the power switch to highlight one at a ...
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...). • Lock all: Lock all photos on the memory card. • Unlock all: Unlock all photos on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you tag are the only ones that will print. Select from the following: • Lock current: Change...the Menu Dial to select. Note: A DPOF-enabled printer allows you to print your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The LOCK/UNLOCK menu is displayed. The Set DPOF menu is displayed. Locking photos You can prevent photos from your memory card ...
...). • Lock all: Lock all photos on the memory card. • Unlock all: Unlock all photos on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you tag are the only ones that will print. Select from the following: • Lock current: Change...the Menu Dial to select. Note: A DPOF-enabled printer allows you to print your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The LOCK/UNLOCK menu is displayed. The Set DPOF menu is displayed. Locking photos You can prevent photos from your memory card ...
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...: Date the image was taken. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn on the camera. 1 Display the image 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 take on the LCD when you turn the Menu...
...: Date the image was taken. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn on the camera. 1 Display the image 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 take on the LCD when you turn the Menu...
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Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them . To take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the macro lens. 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 and transfer them . To take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the macro lens. Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your image when using the LCD...
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... 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 to 10 ft. [1m to 3m]). • Avoid shooting toward reflective objects. • Periodically clean the lens,... level. If the Quick Review setting is on and the image displays on page 19). Press the shutter button all the way down to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F), which ...
... 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 to 10 ft. [1m to 3m]). • Avoid shooting toward reflective objects. • Periodically clean the lens,... level. If the Quick Review setting is on and the image displays on page 19). Press the shutter button all the way down to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F), which ...
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... Image Maker software: • Click the Help button 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 camera's memory To access these features, click the Photo Album button on the main screen and...
... Image Maker software: • Click the Help button 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 camera's memory To access these features, click the Photo Album button on the main screen and...
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To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer you can use one of your kit. Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following methods: • Serial port (cable provided with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your batteries. 29 Note: Use ...the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of the following sections describe how to transfer images from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for purchase). USB is supported only for Windows 98 and above. • Optional CompactFlash card ...
To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer you can use one of your kit. Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following methods: • Serial port (cable provided with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your batteries. 29 Note: Use ...the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of the following sections describe how to transfer images from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for purchase). USB is supported only for Windows 98 and above. • Optional CompactFlash card ...
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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 the page or select New to create a new photo album. 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 supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list 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. 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 supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of the screen.
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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 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.