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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 T-shirts. This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you will find it easy to transfer them to your computer, edit and correct your computer. This kit contains everything you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit. After you take photos and...
... and T-shirts. This user's guide covers basic camera features, startup, and installation procedures, and how to take photos, you will find it easy to transfer them to your computer, edit and correct your computer. This kit contains everything you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit. After you take photos and...
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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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.... It is weak. Note: Limiting the use high-capacity super alkaline, lithium disposable, or NiMH rechargeable batteries with the AC adapter. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after 30 seconds of the LCD also saves batteries. To...
.... It is weak. Note: Limiting the use high-capacity super alkaline, lithium disposable, or NiMH rechargeable batteries with the AC adapter. b a 6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after 30 seconds of the LCD also saves batteries. To...
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...grounded electrical outlet. You must insert the memory card before you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on . If the memory card is on a removable CompactFlash memory card. Note: The PDC 1300 camera is provided with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Caution: Do not insert or...to the AC power adapter connector on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of available photos. An 8MB memory card is compatible with the camera. Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
...grounded electrical outlet. You must insert the memory card before you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on . If the memory card is on a removable CompactFlash memory card. Note: The PDC 1300 camera is provided with all Type I CompactFlash memory cards. Caution: Do not insert or...to the AC power adapter connector on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of available photos. An 8MB memory card is compatible with the camera. Using the Memory Card The images you can use the camera. Doing so may damage the memory card. 8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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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. memory card becomes corrupted and unusable. 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
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. memory card becomes corrupted and unusable. 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
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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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...Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Changing Camera Settings Using options on which mode you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. To switch between the menus: 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. Depending on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you switch it off.) 2 Press the Menu Dial to ...
...Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Changing Camera Settings Using options on which mode you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. To switch between the menus: 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. Depending on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you switch it off.) 2 Press the Menu Dial to ...
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...higher the pixel resolution, the more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are contained in web sites, email, etc. 16 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Icon Resolution • 1280X960 pixels • 600K per photo • 12 ... resolution for printing. • 640x480 pixels • 90K per photo • 78 photos (8 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in your photo. Pixel resolution The resolution setting refers to the number of pixels in...
...higher the pixel resolution, the more space on the memory card, but produces a higher quality digital image when printed. A higher pixel resolution takes up more pixels that are contained in web sites, email, etc. 16 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Icon Resolution • 1280X960 pixels • 600K per photo • 12 ... resolution for printing. • 640x480 pixels • 90K per photo • 78 photos (8 MB memory card) • Best for images used online (digitally) in your photo. Pixel resolution The resolution setting refers to the number of pixels in...
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... 3 feet (20 cm to low (640x480). Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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. Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to 1 m) from...
... 3 feet (20 cm to low (640x480). Turns off the camera self timer. 18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide 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. Digital zoom Zoom in detail). • Automatically sets resolution to 1 m) from...
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... highlight the MULTI icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to select. The PLAY menu displays. 3 Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set of these arrows. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 ...through all of the LCD: • Up/down to view stored images one of thumbnail images displays. A set the camera to PLAY mode and close the menu. The following icons display on the LCD You can turn the Menu Dial to ... the photos in the LCD. 2 Turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
... highlight the MULTI icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to select. The PLAY menu displays. 3 Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set of these arrows. The last photo taken appears in the LCD. 2 ...through all of the LCD: • Up/down to view stored images one of thumbnail images displays. A set the camera to PLAY mode and close the menu. The following icons display on the LCD You can turn the Menu Dial to ... the photos in the LCD. 2 Turn the Menu Dial to scroll through your photos. 20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide
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...to highlight the DPOF icon. 3 Press the Menu Dial to print your photos directly from your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The photos you to "tag" a photo to specify it to select. Select from the following : • Index: Check this ... the Menu Dial to highlight the LOCK icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to print directly a DPOFenabled printer, on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you tag are the only ones that will print. For more information, see "Viewing images on the LCD...
...to highlight the DPOF icon. 3 Press the Menu Dial to print your photos directly from your DPOF-printer print list (either as a thumbnail. 22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The photos you to "tag" a photo to specify it to select. Select from the following : • Index: Check this ... the Menu Dial to highlight the LOCK icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to print directly a DPOFenabled printer, on a DPOF-enabled printer The Digital Print Order Interface (DPOF) function allows you tag are the only ones that will print. For more information, see "Viewing images on the LCD...
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...Choose a logo You can display information about each photo: • Pic. Select the options that appears on the LCD when you turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display with each photo you take on the LCD. 2 Display the PLAY menu and turn the Menu ... the logo options: • Set as logo: Sets the displayed image as the logo • Default logo: Restores the original Polaroid logo • Exit: Closes the menu 24 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Set information display You can select one of photos in memory • Date: Date the image was taken. 1 ...
...Choose a logo You can display information about each photo: • Pic. Select the options that appears on the LCD when you turn on the camera. 1 Display the image you want to display with each photo you take on the LCD. 2 Display the PLAY menu and turn the Menu ... the logo options: • Set as logo: Sets the displayed image as the logo • Default logo: Restores the original Polaroid logo • Exit: Closes the menu 24 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Set information display You can select one of photos in memory • Date: Date the image was taken. 1 ...
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... battery life Use the LCD to optimize framing your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. c ef d a b 1300 25 Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your image when using the LCD. You can edit them, email them, print..., and store them to your computer where you can take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the macro lens. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them .
... battery life Use the LCD to optimize framing your photo in the optical viewfinder (c) or in the LCD. c ef d a b 1300 25 Note: To change the camera settings see "Changing Camera Settings" on page 14. 3 Frame the subjects of your image when using the LCD. You can edit them, email them, print..., and store them to your computer where you can take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the macro lens. Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them .
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... directly overhead or in your subject is light behind you take it (see "Advanced Menu" on the LCD. Do not use the tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F), which can review and... 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 4 Press the shutter button (d) halfway to take the photo. The red Wait indicator light (f) is ready to focus the...
... directly overhead or in your subject is light behind you take it (see "Advanced Menu" on the LCD. Do not use the tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure. • Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F), which can review and... 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 4 Press the shutter button (d) halfway to take the photo. The red Wait indicator light (f) is ready to focus the...
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... Image Maker software to open and explore this screen. • For online help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: • Click the Help button 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...
... Image Maker software to open and explore this screen. • For online help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: • Click the Help button 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...
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... you can use one of the following sections describe how to transfer images from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your batteries. 29 To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your kit. USB is supported only for Windows 98 and above. • ...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). Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following methods: • Serial port ...
... you can use one of the following sections describe how to transfer images from your Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your batteries. 29 To transfer photos from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your kit. USB is supported only for Windows 98 and above. • ...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). Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following methods: • Serial port ...
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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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9 Select an existing photo album from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list 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. 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 supported devices. 11 Select Polaroid PDC 1300 and click Select. 32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list 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. A photo album is a file that you use to create a new photo album.
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Note: The TWAIN software can manage the photos in the camera's memory. From this dialog box, you can be used with other applications. 33 The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens.
Note: The TWAIN software can manage the photos in the camera's memory. From this dialog box, you can be used with other applications. 33 The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN software opens.