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Mode dial 2. Microphone 6. Power button 2. Self-timer / Continuous button 8. Right button 12. Viewfinder 8. Flash / Battery charge LED 3. Auto-Focus LED 4. Left button 15. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 2 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Focus lamp / Self-timer LED 5. Speaker 1. LCD screen 6. Flash 4. Function button 11. Up button 14. Shutter button 3. Display button 9. Zoom in button 16. Menu button 5. Flash / Erase button 7. OK button 13. Zoom lens 7. Product Overview 1. Down button 10.
Mode dial 2. Microphone 6. Power button 2. Self-timer / Continuous button 8. Right button 12. Viewfinder 8. Flash / Battery charge LED 3. Auto-Focus LED 4. Left button 15. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 2 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Focus lamp / Self-timer LED 5. Speaker 1. LCD screen 6. Flash 4. Function button 11. Up button 14. Shutter button 3. Display button 9. Zoom in button 16. Menu button 5. Flash / Erase button 7. OK button 13. Zoom lens 7. Product Overview 1. Down button 10.
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Neck strap holder 1. SD card slot 3. Tripod mount 1. Battery / SD card door 2. 1. TV OUT socket 3. USB port CARD READER Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 3 www.polaroid-digital.com USB port 2. DC IN jack 4. Status LED 2.
Neck strap holder 1. SD card slot 3. Tripod mount 1. Battery / SD card door 2. 1. TV OUT socket 3. USB port CARD READER Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 3 www.polaroid-digital.com USB port 2. DC IN jack 4. Status LED 2.
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... • Charging the Battery 10 • Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card 11 • Turning the Camera On and Off 15 • Checking the Battery Level 15 2 Camera Setting 16 • Checking Camera Status 16 • Camera Modes 19 • How to Navigate Menus 19 • Setup Menu 20 • Setting the Current Date... Period 45 • Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off 46 • Selecting Focus Mode 47 • Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures 48 4 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
... • Charging the Battery 10 • Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card 11 • Turning the Camera On and Off 15 • Checking the Battery Level 15 2 Camera Setting 16 • Checking Camera Status 16 • Camera Modes 19 • How to Navigate Menus 19 • Setup Menu 20 • Setting the Current Date... Period 45 • Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off 46 • Selecting Focus Mode 47 • Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures 48 4 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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...• About DPOF 66 7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer 68 • Installing the Software 68 • Software Included with Your Camera 70 • Computer System Requirements 71 8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer 72 • Before you Transfer Pictures 72 ...Pictures and Video Clips via the Card Reader 72 • Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable 75 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable 76 9 Troubleshooting Problems 77 • Troubleshooting 77 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 5 www.polaroid-digital.com
...• About DPOF 66 7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer 68 • Installing the Software 68 • Software Included with Your Camera 70 • Computer System Requirements 71 8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer 72 • Before you Transfer Pictures 72 ...Pictures and Video Clips via the Card Reader 72 • Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable 75 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable 76 9 Troubleshooting Problems 77 • Troubleshooting 77 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 5 www.polaroid-digital.com
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10 Getting Help 81 • Polaroid-digital Online Services 81 • Card Reader Help 81 • ArcSoft Software Help 81 11 Appendix 82 • Technical Specifications 82 • Capacity of SD Card 84 • Uninstalling Polaroid x530 Camera Driver (PC Only 85 • Uninstalling Card Reader Driver (PC Only 86 • Camera Default Settings 87 • Using Your Battery 88 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 88 • Regulatory Information 89 6 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
10 Getting Help 81 • Polaroid-digital Online Services 81 • Card Reader Help 81 • ArcSoft Software Help 81 11 Appendix 82 • Technical Specifications 82 • Capacity of SD Card 84 • Uninstalling Polaroid x530 Camera Driver (PC Only 85 • Uninstalling Card Reader Driver (PC Only 86 • Camera Default Settings 87 • Using Your Battery 88 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 88 • Regulatory Information 89 6 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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1 Getting Started Designed as the flagship of the Polaroid products, the x530 digital camera has a Foveon X3 direct image sensor, 2.0 inch colour LCD for reviewing images, and a host of resolution for printing or emailing • Light metering, white... on) • Rechargeable battery and card reader • Adjustments of pre-set controls. Working with the Foveon X3 Fill Light scenerecognition technology, the x530 is the perfect camera for the photographer looking for exposure from 0.4 inches to suit light conditions Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 7 www.polaroid-digital.com
1 Getting Started Designed as the flagship of the Polaroid products, the x530 digital camera has a Foveon X3 direct image sensor, 2.0 inch colour LCD for reviewing images, and a host of resolution for printing or emailing • Light metering, white... on) • Rechargeable battery and card reader • Adjustments of pre-set controls. Working with the Foveon X3 Fill Light scenerecognition technology, the x530 is the perfect camera for the photographer looking for exposure from 0.4 inches to suit light conditions Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 7 www.polaroid-digital.com
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..." on page 88. • Attaching the Neck Strap AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO • Installing and Removing the Battery 1. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 9 www.polaroid-digital.com Insert the battery as illustrated. 2. Open the camera battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it outwards as shown. 3. Close the battery door by pushing it...
..." on page 88. • Attaching the Neck Strap AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO • Installing and Removing the Battery 1. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 9 www.polaroid-digital.com Insert the battery as illustrated. 2. Open the camera battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it outwards as shown. 3. Close the battery door by pushing it...
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... will stop charging once the battery is orange during battery charging. NOTE: The camera will turn to green when the battery is recommended to a computer. • AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid x530 camera may decline with the camera. This rechargeable battery should last for different countries and regions. • Charging the Battery One Lithium Ion...
... will stop charging once the battery is orange during battery charging. NOTE: The camera will turn to green when the battery is recommended to a computer. • AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid x530 camera may decline with the camera. This rechargeable battery should last for different countries and regions. • Charging the Battery One Lithium Ion...
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.... Memory Card Precautions 1. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whether using a commercially available SD card. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 11 www.polaroid-digital.com You can cause data corruption or even loss. Use only an SD memory card with a 32MB external SD memory card for...
.... Memory Card Precautions 1. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whether using a commercially available SD card. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 11 www.polaroid-digital.com You can cause data corruption or even loss. Use only an SD memory card with a 32MB external SD memory card for...
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... to lock. We strongly recommend the use to use to your improper operation. Notched corner of SD card 12 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com The manufacturer is not liable for the x530 camera. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted in your SD card due to protect files Switch...
... to lock. We strongly recommend the use to use to your improper operation. Notched corner of SD card 12 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com The manufacturer is not liable for the x530 camera. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted in your SD card due to protect files Switch...
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...and then release it. Turn off the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor, and contact your camera and open the SD card door. 2. The SD card will create the risk of the SD card slot. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid-digital.com Removing the SD Card 1. ...Doing so will eject out of damage to the camera and card slot. • Should water or any other objects into the card slot,...
...and then release it. Turn off the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor, and contact your camera and open the SD card door. 2. The SD card will create the risk of the SD card slot. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid-digital.com Removing the SD Card 1. ...Doing so will eject out of damage to the camera and card slot. • Should water or any other objects into the card slot,...
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.... • You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However, formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer. • Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Formatting a SD Card Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it . 14 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
.... • You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However, formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer. • Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Formatting a SD Card Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it . 14 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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... powered on. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level that appears on after the camera is in a few seconds. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid-digital.com Press the button again to , , , , , or . The Auto-Focus LED blinks during powering off automatically in progress.... the interface for setting the current date and time when it is positioned to turn off the camera, and the zoom lens will turn off and will retract. The camera will extend when the Mode Dial is initially powered on the LCD screen before shooting. NOTE:...
... powered on. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level that appears on after the camera is in a few seconds. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid-digital.com Press the button again to , , , , , or . The Auto-Focus LED blinks during powering off automatically in progress.... the interface for setting the current date and time when it is positioned to turn off the camera, and the zoom lens will turn off and will retract. The camera will extend when the Mode Dial is initially powered on the LCD screen before shooting. NOTE:...
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...1408 x 1056 640 x 480 X3F Auto Focus Frame Shake Warning Battery Power Level Charging the battery Full Adequate Low Exhausted 16 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are active. Self-timer 10-SEC. Still Image Mode Scene Shooting Mode... Flash Mode Flash Off Auto Flash Red-eye Reduction Forced On Optical and Digital Zoom Bar Digital Zoom Status 2-SEC. 2 Camera Setting • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera and view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are not activated.
...1408 x 1056 640 x 480 X3F Auto Focus Frame Shake Warning Battery Power Level Charging the battery Full Adequate Low Exhausted 16 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are active. Self-timer 10-SEC. Still Image Mode Scene Shooting Mode... Flash Mode Flash Off Auto Flash Red-eye Reduction Forced On Optical and Digital Zoom Bar Digital Zoom Status 2-SEC. 2 Camera Setting • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera and view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are not activated.
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Video Mode Recording Indicator Video Mode Exposure Compensation Value White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Playback Mode File Type Picture Video Clip Locked File Elapsed Time Video Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 PIMG0004.JPG File Number 2004/09/05 13:05:12 4/4 Date and Time File number/total number of files in the current memory 18 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
Video Mode Recording Indicator Video Mode Exposure Compensation Value White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Playback Mode File Type Picture Video Clip Locked File Elapsed Time Video Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 PIMG0004.JPG File Number 2004/09/05 13:05:12 4/4 Date and Time File number/total number of files in the current memory 18 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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... button to scroll left and right. Press the button to enter the menu and press the right button to activate a function bar. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid-digital.com Different modes can be accessed by positioning the Mode Dial to confirm your choice. Mode dial Auto (page 33) Sport (page...
... button to scroll left and right. Press the button to enter the menu and press the right button to activate a function bar. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid-digital.com Different modes can be accessed by positioning the Mode Dial to confirm your choice. Mode dial Auto (page 33) Sport (page...
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Press the menu. Here we take the mode for an example. 1. MENU RESOLUTION COMPRESSION DIGITAL ZOOM AF-ASSIST BEAM QUICK REVIEW 1/2 MENU FOCUS MODE SETUP 20 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com • Setup Menu The setup menu can be accessed in all eight working modes to access the main 2. button to customize your camera settings. Press the up or down button to select the SETUP option.
Press the menu. Here we take the mode for an example. 1. MENU RESOLUTION COMPRESSION DIGITAL ZOOM AF-ASSIST BEAM QUICK REVIEW 1/2 MENU FOCUS MODE SETUP 20 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com • Setup Menu The setup menu can be accessed in all eight working modes to access the main 2. button to customize your camera settings. Press the up or down button to select the SETUP option.
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page 25 page 25 page 26 page 14 page 27 SETUP DEFAULT SETTING OPENING page 26 page 28 3/3 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid-digital.com 3. Press the right button to enter the next submenu for that particular option. SETUP DATE/TIME AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND VOLUME VIDEO SYSTEM 1/3 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 24 page 65 SETUP LANGUAGE DATE STAMP LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT CARD SEQUENCE No. Use the up and down buttons to select a setup option and then press the right button to access the SETUP submenu. 4.
page 25 page 25 page 26 page 14 page 27 SETUP DEFAULT SETTING OPENING page 26 page 28 3/3 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid-digital.com 3. Press the right button to enter the next submenu for that particular option. SETUP DATE/TIME AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND VOLUME VIDEO SYSTEM 1/3 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 24 page 65 SETUP LANGUAGE DATE STAMP LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT CARD SEQUENCE No. Use the up and down buttons to select a setup option and then press the right button to access the SETUP submenu. 4.
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..., such as date format, year, month, day, hour or minute. DATE TIME YY MM DD 2004 / 09 / 06 hh mm 20 : 36 22 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Follow the guidelines in the field. 4. Use the up or down button to select the date format and to adjust the... value in "Setup Menu" on after all fields are set and exit from the menu window. • Setting the Current Date and Time The camera...
..., such as date format, year, month, day, hour or minute. DATE TIME YY MM DD 2004 / 09 / 06 hh mm 20 : 36 22 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Follow the guidelines in the field. 4. Use the up or down button to select the date format and to adjust the... value in "Setup Menu" on after all fields are set and exit from the menu window. • Setting the Current Date and Time The camera...
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.... • Setting Auto Power Off The camera is running a slide show. DATE/TIME AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND 3. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid-digital.com AUTO POWER OFF OFF 1 MINUTE 3 MINUTES 1 MINUTE / 3 MINUTES The camera is not active. Follow the guidelines in... VIDEO SYSTEM 1/3 4. You can change the power saving setting with the following conditions: • While the camera is recording a video clip. • While the camera is equipped with a power saving operation to access the SETUP menu. 2. Select the AUTO POWER OFF option ...
.... • Setting Auto Power Off The camera is running a slide show. DATE/TIME AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND 3. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid-digital.com AUTO POWER OFF OFF 1 MINUTE 3 MINUTES 1 MINUTE / 3 MINUTES The camera is not active. Follow the guidelines in... VIDEO SYSTEM 1/3 4. You can change the power saving setting with the following conditions: • While the camera is recording a video clip. • While the camera is equipped with a power saving operation to access the SETUP menu. 2. Select the AUTO POWER OFF option ...