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This manual should help you still have questions, call our help line found on the insert with this icon: or visit www.polaroid.com/support. DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ Need Some Help? 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera i836 User's Manual Questions? If you understand your new product.
This manual should help you still have questions, call our help line found on the insert with this icon: or visit www.polaroid.com/support. DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ Need Some Help? 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera i836 User's Manual Questions? If you understand your new product.
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... 8 9. Playback mode button 11. Microphone 8. Macro / Left button 13. Stop / Down button 14. Menu button 18. Flash 3. Delete button 15. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Set / Display button 21. USB/AV port 7. Play / Pause / Up button 19.
... 8 9. Playback mode button 11. Microphone 8. Macro / Left button 13. Stop / Down button 14. Menu button 18. Flash 3. Delete button 15. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Set / Display button 21. USB/AV port 7. Play / Pause / Up button 19.
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... Batteries 9 • Checking the Battery Level 10 • Turning the Camera On and Off 10 2 Camera Settings 11 • Checking Camera Status 11 • Capture Modes 11 • Playback Mode 15 • Camera Modes 16 • Capture Modes 17 • How to Default Settings ...8226; Setting ASM Mode 41 • Setting Self-timer 43 • Taking Continuous Pictures 44 • Zoom Feature 44 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Reset Setting 25 • Choosing a Startup Image 26 • Formatting the Internal Memory 28 • Selecting the ...
... Batteries 9 • Checking the Battery Level 10 • Turning the Camera On and Off 10 2 Camera Settings 11 • Checking Camera Status 11 • Capture Modes 11 • Playback Mode 15 • Camera Modes 16 • Capture Modes 17 • How to Default Settings ...8226; Setting ASM Mode 41 • Setting Self-timer 43 • Taking Continuous Pictures 44 • Zoom Feature 44 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Reset Setting 25 • Choosing a Startup Image 26 • Formatting the Internal Memory 28 • Selecting the ...
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...; Setting the Highlight 51 • Setting the Sharpness 52 • Setting the Photo Effect 53 • Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off 54 • Setting Camera Shake Warning Stabilizer Feature 55 • Setting Face Tracking 56 • Setting Smile Capture 57 • Setting Photo Stitch 59 • Setting Blink Detection 60... Audio Clips 76 • Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV 77 7 Print Settings 78 • Resetting to Default Settings 85 • About DPOF 86 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www...
...; Setting the Highlight 51 • Setting the Sharpness 52 • Setting the Photo Effect 53 • Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off 54 • Setting Camera Shake Warning Stabilizer Feature 55 • Setting Face Tracking 56 • Setting Smile Capture 57 • Setting Photo Stitch 59 • Setting Blink Detection 60... Audio Clips 76 • Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV 77 7 Print Settings 78 • Resetting to Default Settings 85 • About DPOF 86 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www...
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... to a Computer 99 11 Troubleshooting Problems 101 12 Getting Help 104 • Polaroid Online Services 104 • ArcSoft Software Help 104 13 Appendix 105 • Technical specifications 105 • Uninstalling Polaroid i836 Driver (PC only 107 • Camera Default Settings 108 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 110 • Regulatory Information 110 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www...
... to a Computer 99 11 Troubleshooting Problems 101 12 Getting Help 104 • Polaroid Online Services 104 • ArcSoft Software Help 104 13 Appendix 105 • Technical specifications 105 • Uninstalling Polaroid i836 Driver (PC only 107 • Camera Default Settings 108 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 110 • Regulatory Information 110 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www...
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...Polaroid i836 digital camera for your digital camera? Look for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Call our customer service help with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.7-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your i836 digital camera...). • Free to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. • Built-in flash with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com The i836 comes equipped with your imaging needs.
...Polaroid i836 digital camera for your digital camera? Look for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Call our customer service help with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.7-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your i836 digital camera...). • Free to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. • Built-in flash with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com The i836 comes equipped with your imaging needs.
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signs correctly. 3. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. Close the battery/SD card door by pushing it towards the camera to lock. 1 2 3 a b b a Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Open the camera's battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
signs correctly. 3. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. Close the battery/SD card door by pushing it towards the camera to lock. 1 2 3 a b b a Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Open the camera's battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
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Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life ... select the type of batteries you are using a brand name high capacity battery. • To ensure the camera displays the battery level correctly, please set up menu. IMPORTANT NOTE: • For best performance and prolonged...type of batteries only. • Insert the batteries in the correct orientation. • Remove exhausted batteries from your camera: alkaline, NiMH, Lithium and Oxyride. Please replace the batteries and power on page 29. For more details, ...
Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life ... select the type of batteries you are using a brand name high capacity battery. • To ensure the camera displays the battery level correctly, please set up menu. IMPORTANT NOTE: • For best performance and prolonged...type of batteries only. • Insert the batteries in the correct orientation. • Remove exhausted batteries from your camera: alkaline, NiMH, Lithium and Oxyride. Please replace the batteries and power on page 29. For more details, ...
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Turn on the LCD screen. IN Battery power is adequate. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is exhausted. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is activated. 2. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. Please replace the battery. AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1.
Turn on the LCD screen. IN Battery power is adequate. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is exhausted. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is activated. 2. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. Please replace the battery. AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1.
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...:9,6M ,4M ,2M ,VGA 5 Quality 6 Sharpness Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Ref. Page 35 39 36 46 46 52 11 Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are active. 2 Camera Settings • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera's LCD screen to check which camera settings are not activated. • Capture Modes...
...:9,6M ,4M ,2M ,VGA 5 Quality 6 Sharpness Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Ref. Page 35 39 36 46 46 52 11 Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are active. 2 Camera Settings • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera's LCD screen to check which camera settings are not activated. • Capture Modes...
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... , 800 1600 , AUTO 49 , , 47 55 Internal Memory IN --- 21 SD Card --- 22 Battery Power Level , , 10 23 Number of Remaining Pictures 9999 --- 24 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 X 4.0 44 25 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 44 Self-timer 2 , 10 , 43 26 Continuous Pictures 43 12 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com No. 7 AEB Description Icon Ref.
... , 800 1600 , AUTO 49 , , 47 55 Internal Memory IN --- 21 SD Card --- 22 Battery Power Level , , 10 23 Number of Remaining Pictures 9999 --- 24 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 X 4.0 44 25 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 44 Self-timer 2 , 10 , 43 26 Continuous Pictures 43 12 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com No. 7 AEB Description Icon Ref.
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Video Mode 10 1 2 9 00:01:30 8 7 IN 6 No. Page 58 59 ---48 47 ----10 --44 35 13 Description 1 Video Mode 2 Video Size 3 Focus Mark 4 White Balance 5 Light Metering 6 Internal Memory SD Card 7 Battery Power Level 8 Remaining Recording Time 9 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 10 Macro Mode 3 45 Icon 16:9 , , AUTO, , , , , , , , IN , , 00:01:30 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Ref.
Video Mode 10 1 2 9 00:01:30 8 7 IN 6 No. Page 58 59 ---48 47 ----10 --44 35 13 Description 1 Video Mode 2 Video Size 3 Focus Mark 4 White Balance 5 Light Metering 6 Internal Memory SD Card 7 Battery Power Level 8 Remaining Recording Time 9 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 10 Macro Mode 3 45 Icon 16:9 , , AUTO, , , , , , , , IN , , 00:01:30 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Ref.
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• Playback Mode 5 1 8M 2 5/150 320 IN +2.0EV F2.8 1/30 2008/01/01 18:59 4 3 :Play 6/150 7 IN 6 2008/01/01 18:59 No. Page ----- --------- --10 69 --- Description 1 Resolution 2 DPOF 3 Recording info 4 Date & Time 5 Playback mode Internal Memory 6 SD Card 7 Battery Power Level 8 Protect 9 File Number / Total Number Icon 8M IN , , 7/160 8 9 7/150 IN :Play 2008/01/01 18:59 Ref. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com
• Playback Mode 5 1 8M 2 5/150 320 IN +2.0EV F2.8 1/30 2008/01/01 18:59 4 3 :Play 6/150 7 IN 6 2008/01/01 18:59 No. Page ----- --------- --10 69 --- Description 1 Resolution 2 DPOF 3 Recording info 4 Date & Time 5 Playback mode Internal Memory 6 SD Card 7 Battery Power Level 8 Protect 9 File Number / Total Number Icon 8M IN , , 7/160 8 9 7/150 IN :Play 2008/01/01 18:59 Ref. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com
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... the image and video settings according to a picture. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com You can record still images, video and audio clips. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. This mode allows you can add a voice...
... the image and video settings according to a picture. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com You can record still images, video and audio clips. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. This mode allows you can add a voice...
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button to select the desired setting. 4. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Selecting these three modes as follows: PROGRAM 1. Press button to confirm your No. Press the choice. Press the button to set the camera to access the scene SELECT OK mode palette. 3. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. Press the button to capture mode. 2.
button to select the desired setting. 4. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Selecting these three modes as follows: PROGRAM 1. Press button to confirm your No. Press the choice. Press the button to set the camera to access the scene SELECT OK mode palette. 3. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. Press the button to capture mode. 2.
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Menu button 8M 78M 3:2 16:9 6M 4M Resolution WB ISO 18 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the button to exit. 2. Press the and buttons to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. 1. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3.
Menu button 8M 78M 3:2 16:9 6M 4M Resolution WB ISO 18 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the button to exit. 2. Press the and buttons to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. 1. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3.
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• Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode. 1. Power Save 1 Min. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Press the or button to enter the setup menu. 4. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 Sounds Auto Review 3 Sec. Press the button to choose (...
• Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode. 1. Power Save 1 Min. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Press the or button to enter the setup menu. 4. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 Sounds Auto Review 3 Sec. Press the button to choose (...
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Press the button. When the startup sound is turned on, the camera will simulate the sound of the shutter sound, start-up sound in the Setup mode. Adjusting the volume of a shutter when you press the shutter ..." is the current selection. 3. Press the or to select the desired setting. 7. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com You can set the start-up Beep Volume 20 You can turn the beep sound on or off in...
Press the button. When the startup sound is turned on, the camera will simulate the sound of the shutter sound, start-up sound in the Setup mode. Adjusting the volume of a shutter when you press the shutter ..." is the current selection. 3. Press the or to select the desired setting. 7. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com You can set the start-up Beep Volume 20 You can turn the beep sound on or off in...
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... Menu Sounds Auto Review 1/3 3 sec. 2. Press the Review ). 3. Press the or button to select the Sounds Auto Review Power Save Off 1 Sec. 3 Sec. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com Date & Time 5 Sec. 5. Language Select OK OFF The auto review feature is not activated. 1,3 or 5 Seconds The picture just taken will be...
... Menu Sounds Auto Review 1/3 3 sec. 2. Press the Review ). 3. Press the or button to select the Sounds Auto Review Power Save Off 1 Sec. 3 Sec. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com Date & Time 5 Sec. 5. Language Select OK OFF The auto review feature is not activated. 1,3 or 5 Seconds The picture just taken will be...
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... 1/3 1 Min. 3 Min. 5 Min. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the or button. 4. Press or to select (Power Save). 3. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button to select the desired setting. 5. NOTE: This setting is designed...
... 1/3 1 Min. 3 Min. 5 Min. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the or button. 4. Press or to select (Power Save). 3. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button to select the desired setting. 5. NOTE: This setting is designed...