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DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ This manual should help line found on the insert with this icon: or visit www.polaroid.com/support. If you still have questions, call our help you understand your new product. Need Some Help? 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera i836 User's Manual Questions?
DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ This manual should help line found on the insert with this icon: or visit www.polaroid.com/support. If you still have questions, call our help you understand your new product. Need Some Help? 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera i836 User's Manual Questions?
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... button 13. Stop / Down button 14. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Self-timer LED 4. Wrist strap holder 16. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Tripod mount 23. Speaker 6. Mode button 22. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. Flash 3. Battery / SD card door 15 9 16 10 17 11 18...
... button 13. Stop / Down button 14. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Self-timer LED 4. Wrist strap holder 16. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Tripod mount 23. Speaker 6. Mode button 22. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. Flash 3. Battery / SD card door 15 9 16 10 17 11 18...
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... the Date and Time 23 • Setting the Display Language 24 • File No. Table of Contents Product Overview 2 Table of Contents 3 1 Getting Started 6 • Camera Package Contents 7 • Attaching the Wrist Strap 8 • Installing the Batteries 8 • Using Your Batteries 9 • Checking the Battery Level 10 • Turning the... 38 • Setting Flash Mode 39 • Setting ASM Mode 41 • Setting Self-timer 43 • Taking Continuous Pictures 44 • Zoom Feature 44 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www...
... the Date and Time 23 • Setting the Display Language 24 • File No. Table of Contents Product Overview 2 Table of Contents 3 1 Getting Started 6 • Camera Package Contents 7 • Attaching the Wrist Strap 8 • Installing the Batteries 8 • Using Your Batteries 9 • Checking the Battery Level 10 • Turning the... 38 • Setting Flash Mode 39 • Setting ASM Mode 41 • Setting Self-timer 43 • Taking Continuous Pictures 44 • Zoom Feature 44 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www...
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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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...; A high quality glass lens system for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com The i836 comes equipped with five modes (Auto, Red-eye, Always On, Slow Sync and Flash Off). • Free to edit your images and...
...; A high quality glass lens system for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com The i836 comes equipped with five modes (Auto, Red-eye, Always On, Slow Sync and Flash Off). • Free to edit your images and...
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Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. signs correctly. 3. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. 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 +/-
Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. signs correctly. 3. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. 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 +/-
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... • Do not touch or push the lens back when the camera hangs due to frame the subject when taking pictures. • Reduce the excessive use for long periods of time. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Please replace the batteries and power on page 29. •...; Using Your Batteries There are four types of batteries that are suitable for your camera when not in use of batteries you are ...
... • Do not touch or push the lens back when the camera hangs due to frame the subject when taking pictures. • Reduce the excessive use for long periods of time. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Please replace the batteries and power on page 29. •...; Using Your Batteries There are four types of batteries that are suitable for your camera when not in use of batteries you are ...
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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. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is exhausted. IN Battery power is activated. 2. Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is adequate. Please replace the battery. AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Turn on the LCD screen. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1.
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. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is exhausted. IN Battery power is activated. 2. Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is adequate. Please replace the battery. AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Turn on the LCD screen. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1.
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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 3 2 1 26 25 24 Still Image Mode 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 9999 23 8M x4.0 22 IN 21 20 19 +0.7EV F2.8 1/30 ... 35 39 36 46 46 52 11 Description 1 Macro Mode 2 Flash Mode Icon , ,, , 3 Shooting Mode 4 Image Resolution 8M , ,16:9,6M ,4M ,2M ,VGA 5 Quality 6 Sharpness Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Ref. 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 3 2 1 26 25 24 Still Image Mode 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 9999 23 8M x4.0 22 IN 21 20 19 +0.7EV F2.8 1/30 ... 35 39 36 46 46 52 11 Description 1 Macro Mode 2 Flash Mode Icon , ,, , 3 Shooting Mode 4 Image Resolution 8M , ,16:9,6M ,4M ,2M ,VGA 5 Quality 6 Sharpness Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Ref. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are active.
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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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Page 58 59 ---48 47 ----10 --44 35 13 Video Mode 10 1 2 9 00:01:30 8 7 IN 6 No. 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.
Page 58 59 ---48 47 ----10 --44 35 13 Video Mode 10 1 2 9 00:01:30 8 7 IN 6 No. 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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Page ----- --------- --10 69 --- Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com 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. • 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 --- Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com 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. • 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.
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...on page 62. For more details, refer to a picture. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com For more details, please refer to the shooting environment. You can record... settings according to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 60. Need help number. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the...
...on page 62. For more details, refer to a picture. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com For more details, please refer to the shooting environment. You can record... settings according to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 60. Need help number. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the...
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Press the button to set the camera to select the desired setting. 4. Press the choice. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Press button to capture mode. 2. button 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. Selecting these three modes as follows: PROGRAM 1. Press the button to confirm your No.
Press the button to set the camera to select the desired setting. 4. Press the choice. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Press button to capture mode. 2. button 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. Selecting these three modes as follows: PROGRAM 1. Press the button to confirm your No.
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Press the button to exit. 2. 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 button to enter a menu bar and press it again to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. 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. • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3.
Press the button to exit. 2. 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 button to enter a menu bar and press it again to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. 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. • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3.
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... & Time Language Select English Exit Need help number. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button to enter the setup menu. 4. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Press the button to exit the setup menu. Call our customer service help with ...this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Press the button. 2. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU ...
... & Time Language Select English Exit Need help number. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button to enter the setup menu. 4. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Press the button to exit the setup menu. Call our customer service help with ...this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Press the button. 2. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU ...
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...button to select the desired item. 6. You can set the start-up sound in the Setup mode. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2. (Sounds) is turned on the camera. Press the or to select the desired setting. 7. Adjusting the volume of a shutter when you ...You can turn the beep sound on or off in "Quick" mode. 1. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on , the camera will beep when you press the shutter button. Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select Sounds 1/3...
...button to select the desired item. 6. You can set the start-up sound in the Setup mode. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2. (Sounds) is turned on the camera. Press the or to select the desired setting. 7. Adjusting the volume of a shutter when you ...You can turn the beep sound on or off in "Quick" mode. 1. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on , the camera will beep when you press the shutter button. Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select Sounds 1/3...
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... The auto review feature is not activated. 1,3 or 5 Seconds The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Review ). 3. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Access the setup menu. button to select or button. ( Auto Power Save Date...
... The auto review feature is not activated. 1,3 or 5 Seconds The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Review ). 3. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Access the setup menu. button to select or button. ( Auto Power Save Date...
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... or printer with the USB cable Need help number. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com OK 1/3/5 MIN The camera is not active in the following power save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. NOTE: This setting is designed...
... or printer with the USB cable Need help number. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com OK 1/3/5 MIN The camera is not active in the following power save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. NOTE: This setting is designed...