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... Overview 1. Lens 1 4 5 2 6 3 7 3X NS OPTICAL ZOOMLE 8 9. Menu button 18. USB/AV port 7. Flash 3. Macro / Left button 13. Mode button 22. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Power / Auto Focus LED 12. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Self-timer LED 4. Delete button 15. Microphone 8. Zoom in button 17.
... Overview 1. Lens 1 4 5 2 6 3 7 3X NS OPTICAL ZOOMLE 8 9. Menu button 18. USB/AV port 7. Flash 3. Macro / Left button 13. Mode button 22. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Power / Auto Focus LED 12. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Self-timer LED 4. Delete button 15. Microphone 8. Zoom in button 17.
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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...• 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 Battery...
...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...• 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 Battery...
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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.polaroid.com
...; 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.polaroid.com
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... Clips 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.polaroid.com
... Clips 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.polaroid.com
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... for easier image preview and review. • Convenient multiple shooting modes for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Look for more accurate reproduction of pictures. The i836 comes equipped with your imaging needs. Call our customer service help with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.7-inch bright color...
... for easier image preview and review. • Convenient multiple shooting modes for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Look for more accurate reproduction of pictures. The i836 comes equipped with your imaging needs. Call our customer service help with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.7-inch bright color...
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signs correctly. 3. Open the camera's battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- 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 For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
signs correctly. 3. Open the camera's battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- 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 For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
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... replaced by limiting the following activities: • Reviewing the pictures on page 29. These instructions should be retained for your camera when not in the set the type to low battery. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com IMPORTANT NOTE: • For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend using in use for long periods...
... replaced by limiting the following activities: • Reviewing the pictures on page 29. These instructions should be retained for your camera when not in the set the type to low battery. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com IMPORTANT NOTE: • For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend using in use for long periods...
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AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is exhausted. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com IN Battery power is adequate. Turn on the LCD screen. Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is activated. 2. Please replace the battery.
AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is exhausted. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com IN Battery power is adequate. Turn on the LCD screen. Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is activated. 2. Please replace the battery.
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... , ,, , 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. Page 35 39 36 46 46 52 11 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...
... , ,, , 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. Page 35 39 36 46 46 52 11 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...
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... , 400 , 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.
... , 400 , 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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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. Video Mode 10 1 2 9 00:01:30 8 7 IN 6 No. Page 58 59 ---48 47 ----10 --44 35 13
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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 Page ----- --------- --10 69 --- • 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.
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 Page ----- --------- --10 69 --- • 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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• Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. For more details, please refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 33... details, refer to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 60. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Need help number. This mode allows you can add a voice memo to the shooting environment. Call our customer service... and Playback mode. You can record still images, video and audio clips. Look for the insert with your digital camera?
• Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. For more details, please refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 33... details, refer to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 60. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Need help number. This mode allows you can add a voice memo to the shooting environment. Call our customer service... and Playback mode. You can record still images, video and audio clips. Look for the insert with your digital camera?
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Selecting these three modes as follows: PROGRAM 1. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. Press the button to set the camera to confirm your No. button to capture mode. 2. Press the button to select the desired setting. 4. Press button to access the scene SELECT OK mode palette. 3. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Press the choice.
Selecting these three modes as follows: PROGRAM 1. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. Press the button to set the camera to confirm your No. button to capture mode. 2. Press the button to select the desired setting. 4. Press button to access the scene SELECT OK mode palette. 3. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Press the choice.
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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 enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again 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 exit. 2. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through menu options. 4.
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 enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again 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 exit. 2. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through menu options. 4.
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... the button to exit the setup menu. Date & Time Language Select English Exit Need help number. Press the button. 2. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 Sounds Auto Review 3 Sec. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www...
... the button to exit the setup menu. Date & Time Language Select English Exit Need help number. Press the button. 2. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 Sounds Auto Review 3 Sec. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www...
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...Start-up Beep Volume 20 You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2. (Sounds) is turned on , the camera will beep when you press the buttons. Adjusting the volume of a shutter when you press the shutter ...button. When the beep sound is turned on , the camera will beep when you power on or off in ...
...Start-up Beep Volume 20 You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2. (Sounds) is turned on , the camera will beep when you press the buttons. Adjusting the volume of a shutter when you press the shutter ...button. When the beep sound is turned on , the camera will beep when you power on or off in ...
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... is also available in (Video) mode. 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 Press button. button to select or button. ( Auto Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1 min English Exit Setup Menu 1/3 4. Date & Time 5 Sec. 5. Setup...
... is also available in (Video) mode. 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 Press button. button to select or button. ( Auto Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1 min English Exit Setup Menu 1/3 4. Date & Time 5 Sec. 5. Setup...
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...the following power save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button. 4. Press the button. NOTE: This setting is designed to power off...camera performs the following situation: • Recording movie clips or audio files • Playing movie clips or audio files • Playing slideshow • Connecting the camera to save operation to conserve battery power. 1. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
...the following power save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button. 4. Press the button. NOTE: This setting is designed to power off...camera performs the following situation: • Recording movie clips or audio files • Playing movie clips or audio files • Playing slideshow • Connecting the camera to save operation to conserve battery power. 1. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
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Press the or button to adjust the value in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2. Press or Time). 3. Press or button to select button. (Date & 4. Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language ...
Press the or button to adjust the value in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2. Press or Time). 3. Press or button to select button. (Date & 4. Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language ...