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If you understand your new product. Need Some Help? DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ 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. 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera i836 User's Manual Questions?
If you understand your new product. Need Some Help? DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ 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. 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera i836 User's Manual Questions?
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... button 11. Wrist strap holder 16. Speaker 6. Microphone 8. Stop / Down button 14. Delete button 15. Mode button 22. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. Set / Display button 21. Battery / SD card door 15 9 16 10 17 11 18 12 19 13 20...
... button 11. Wrist strap holder 16. Speaker 6. Microphone 8. Stop / Down button 14. Delete button 15. Mode button 22. See Page 41. 22 23 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. Set / Display button 21. Battery / SD card door 15 9 16 10 17 11 18 12 19 13 20...
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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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... 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 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. The i836 comes equipped with your imaging needs. Look for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Need help number. 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i836 digital camera for your digital camera?
... 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 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. The i836 comes equipped with your imaging needs. Look for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Need help number. 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i836 digital camera for your digital camera?
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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 • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Open the camera's battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3.
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 • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Open the camera's battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3.
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Please replace the batteries and power on page 29. For more details, please refer to "Selecting the Battery Type" on the camera. IMPORTANT NOTE: • For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend using in the set the type to match the batteries being .... • Do not short the supply terminals. • Do not dispose the batteries in use for future reference. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com These instructions should be retained for long periods of time. • Using Your Batteries There are four types of batteries that are...
Please replace the batteries and power on page 29. For more details, please refer to "Selecting the Battery Type" on the camera. IMPORTANT NOTE: • For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend using in the set the type to match the batteries being .... • Do not short the supply terminals. • Do not dispose the batteries in use for future reference. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com These instructions should be retained for long periods of time. • Using Your Batteries There are four types of batteries that are...
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Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is activated. 2. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is adequate. IN Battery power is exhausted. AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Please replace the battery. Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Turn on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full. 9999 8M Battery power is activated. 2. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is adequate. IN Battery power is exhausted. AUTO +0.7EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Please replace the battery. Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Turn on the LCD screen.
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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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... , 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...
... , 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...
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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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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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..., rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com This mode allows you can add a voice memo to the shooting environment. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. For...
..., rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. Capture Mode In this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 16 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com This mode allows you can add a voice memo to the shooting environment. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. For...
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Press the button to set the camera to confirm your No. Press the choice. button to capture mode. 2. Press the 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 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 set the camera to confirm your No. Press the choice. button to capture mode. 2. Press the 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 access the scene SELECT OK mode palette. 3. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips.
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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 • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. 1. Press the and buttons to exit. 2. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. 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 • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. 1. Press the and buttons to exit. 2. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through menu options. 4.
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Press the button to choose (Setup). 3. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Press the or button to exit the setup menu. Power Save 1 Min. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 Sounds Auto Review 3 Sec...
Press the button to choose (Setup). 3. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com Press the or button to exit the setup menu. Power Save 1 Min. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 Sounds Auto Review 3 Sec...
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... mode. You can set the start -up sound in the Setup mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the camera. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select Sounds 1/3 3 sec 1 min English Exit Shutter... are not available in the Setup mode. "Shutter" is the current selection. 3. Press the button. When the shutter sound is turned on , the camera will beep when you press the buttons. Press the or button. 4. When the startup sound is turned on , the...
... mode. You can set the start -up sound in the Setup mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the camera. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select Sounds 1/3 3 sec 1 min English Exit Shutter... are not available in the Setup mode. "Shutter" is the current selection. 3. Press the button. When the shutter sound is turned on , the camera will beep when you press the buttons. Press the or button. 4. When the startup sound is turned on , the...
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... Auto Review 1/3 3 sec. 2. 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. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Press the Review ). 3. Language Select OK OFF The auto review feature is not...
... Auto Review 1/3 3 sec. 2. 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. Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Press the Review ). 3. Language Select OK OFF The auto review feature is not...
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... battery power. 1. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button. 4. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press or to select (Power Save). 3. ...8226; Power Saving Settings The camera performs the following situation: • Recording movie clips or audio...
... battery power. 1. Look for the insert with your digital camera? Press the or button. 4. Call our customer service help with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 22 Polaroid i836 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press or to select (Power Save). 3. ...8226; Power Saving Settings The camera performs the following situation: • Recording movie clips or audio...