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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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..., and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you need to your computer, edit and correct your registration card! 1 Polaroid digital cameras and Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software are on your computer, use the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software version 3.3 (or later) to change them in your images! This kit contains everything you will fi... fill out and mail in many creative ways, include them to create greeting cards and T-shirts. Have fun! Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit.
..., and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you need to your computer, edit and correct your registration card! 1 Polaroid digital cameras and Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software are on your computer, use the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software version 3.3 (or later) to change them in your images! This kit contains everything you will fi... fill out and mail in many creative ways, include them to create greeting cards and T-shirts. Have fun! Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit.
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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. 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
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... when it may not be possible to the middle (OFF) position. Using AA batteries, the camera operates for about 30 minutes in RECORD mode. It is weak. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Use the AC adapter whenever possible to the unlocked position (a). When you see this... icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD menu when ...
... when it may not be possible to the middle (OFF) position. Using AA batteries, the camera operates for about 30 minutes in RECORD mode. It is weak. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Use the AC adapter whenever possible to the unlocked position (a). When you see this... icon, replace the batteries as soon as possible. The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD menu when ...
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...end of available photos. You must insert the memory card before you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. If the memory card is compatible with the camera. 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to a grounded electrical outlet. ...Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power is provided with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's ...
...end of available photos. You must insert the memory card before you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. If the memory card is compatible with the camera. 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to a grounded electrical outlet. ...Caution: Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the power is provided with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's ...
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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. 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.
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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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... Using options on which mode you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. RECORD PLAY 14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Depending on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you switch it off.) 2 Press the Menu Dial to display the menu of the following LCD menus: • RECORD to take photos. • ...: 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.
... Using options on which mode you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. RECORD PLAY 14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Depending on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you switch it off.) 2 Press the Menu Dial to display the menu of the following LCD menus: • RECORD to take photos. • ...: 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.
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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 Icon Resolution • 1280X960 pixels • 600K per photo • 12 photos (8 MB memory card) • Highest quality resolution for... printing. • 640x480 pixels • 90K per photo • 78 photos (8 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital photo. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are contained in your photo. The higher the pixel resolution, the more space on the ...
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 Icon Resolution • 1280X960 pixels • 600K per photo • 12 photos (8 MB memory card) • Highest quality resolution for... printing. • 640x480 pixels • 90K per photo • 78 photos (8 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in a digital photo. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are contained in your photo. The higher the pixel resolution, the more space on the ...
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...sets resolution to delay. Icon For subjects Enable digital zoom 2x to: • 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 The self-timer applies to ...1 m) from the camera Self timer Set the camera self-timer. For best results, use the LCD viewfinder with digital zoom. From 8 inches to 3 feet (...
...sets resolution to delay. Icon For subjects Enable digital zoom 2x to: • 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 The self-timer applies to ...1 m) from the camera Self timer Set the camera self-timer. For best results, use the LCD viewfinder with digital zoom. From 8 inches to 3 feet (...
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...Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set of thumbnail images displays. To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down arrows: turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The last photo ...taken appears in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. A set the camera to PLAY mode. Viewing images In PLAY mode, you can view images stored in ...
...Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set of thumbnail images displays. To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down arrows: turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The last photo ...taken appears in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. A set the camera to PLAY mode. Viewing images In PLAY mode, you can view images stored in ...
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Tag photos to print on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you want to include in your photos directly from the following : • Lock current: Change the status of thumbnails. ... the photo you to "tag" a photo to specify it to select. The photos you to print your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: A DPOF-enabled printer allows you tag are the only ones that will print. Select from the following : • Index: Check this box...
Tag photos to print on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you want to include in your photos directly from the following : • Lock current: Change the status of thumbnails. ... the photo you to "tag" a photo to specify it to select. The photos you to print your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Note: A DPOF-enabled printer allows you tag are the only ones that will print. Select from the following : • Index: Check this box...
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... display You can display information about each photo: • Pic. Select the options that you want to use as the logo that appears on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display the logo options: • Set as logo: Sets the displayed image as a logo on the LCD. 2 ... Choose a logo You can select one of your own photos 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 index: Number of the photo and the total number of photos in memory • Date: Date the image was...
... display You can display information about each photo: • Pic. Select the options that you want to use as the logo that appears on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display the logo options: • Set as logo: Sets the displayed image as a logo on the LCD. 2 ... Choose a logo You can select one of your own photos 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 index: Number of the photo and the total number of photos in memory • Date: Date the image was...
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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 RECORD mode. 2 To use the LCD, slide the LCD switch up to your computer where you can take a photo 1 Slide the power switch (a) up and release (b). Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings... framing your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. You can edit them, email them, print them, and store them. c ef d a b 1300 25
Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them to RECORD mode. 2 To use the LCD, slide the LCD switch up to your computer where you can take a photo 1 Slide the power switch (a) up and release (b). Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings... framing your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. You can edit them, email them, print them, and store them. c ef d a b 1300 25
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...strongly 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 Do not use the tripod to 3m]). • Avoid shooting toward reflective objects. • Periodically clean the lens, ...the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD on page 19). Press the shutter button all the way down to help you take better photos! • Keep the ...
...strongly 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 Do not use the tripod to 3m]). • Avoid shooting toward reflective objects. • Periodically clean the lens, ...the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD on page 19). Press the shutter button all the way down to help you take better photos! • Keep the ...
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For more information, see "Transferring Photos to Your Computer" 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 mouse...with your PDC 1300 camera: • Transfer images from your camera's memory card to your computer • Delete images from your camera's memory To access these features, click the Photo Album button on the main screen and click on the Acquire button. You can use Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software to: • Create digital photo albums...
For more information, see "Transferring Photos to Your Computer" 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 mouse...with your PDC 1300 camera: • Transfer images from your camera's memory card to your computer • Delete images from your camera's memory To access these features, click the Photo Album button on the main screen and click on the Acquire button. You can use Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software to: • Create digital photo albums...
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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 ... Optional CompactFlash card readers that connect through a mini-USB port, parallel port, or a PCMCIAslot (available for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with camera). • Mini-USB port (cable provided). Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of...
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 ... Optional CompactFlash card readers that connect through a mini-USB port, parallel port, or a PCMCIAslot (available for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with camera). • Mini-USB port (cable provided). Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of...
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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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The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide A photo album is a file that you use to create a new photo album. 9 Select an existing photo album from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the page or select New to keep track of the photos you download from the drop-down list at the bottom of the screen.
The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide A photo album is a file that you use to create a new photo album. 9 Select an existing photo album from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the page or select New to keep track of the photos you download from the drop-down list at the bottom 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.