Polaroid Guide to Using PhotoMAX Software with Digital Cameras

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Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software

Minimum System Requirements:

∙IBM Compatible computer with a mouse

∙Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98

∙16 MB of RAM (32 MB recommended)

∙90 MB available hard drive space

∙Hi-Color display adapter (True Color recommended)

∙16-bit display card (24-bit display card recommended)

∙Color monitor

∙2X or faster CD-ROM drive

∙Sound card (recommended)

It is recommended that you set your display to 24-bit color (True Color) or 16-bit color (High Color). True color provides millions of colors and gives a more realistic representation of your images.

Getting Started

Before you begin to discover the fun and exciting features of using your Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software, do the following:

1.Create digital images of your favorite things.

You can use a digital camera image, Web image, photo CD image, or scanned image with your PhotoMAX Image Maker Software.

2.Turn off your computer.

3.Connect one end of the serial cable to the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the digital port on the digital camera.

4.Turn on the camera, then turn on the power to your computer. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. A No Space message appears on the LCD display when there is no more room in the flash memory or on the memory card.

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Contents PDC Digital Camera This PDC 700 camera has a USB cable for faster downloads Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC Digital Camera Creative Kit Please fill out and mail in your registration cardPower Supply Attaching the wrist strapLoading batteries Page Using the Optional Memory Card Connecting the AC adapterTo insert the memory card To remove the memory card Formatting the flash memory and a memory cardUsing the Camera To turn on the power to the cameraTo set the time and date Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera To take a pictureIcon Flash Setting Icon For Subjects…Icon Description Tips for Taking Great Pictures If you want to… Then…Press the LCD display Using the PDC 700 Digital Camera Controls Changing flash options Changing the EV compensation valueSetting XGA or VGA resolution To change the EV compensation valuePress the Multiple Display/EV button Setting the Image Quality mode To set the resolutionTo change the Image Quality setting Quality DescriptionSetting the Auto White Balance To set the Auto White BalanceSetting the Auto Power Off time Setting playback modeTo set the Auto Power Off time Adjusting the LCD display brightness Mode DisplaysDisplaying information on the LCD display To display information on the LCD displayUsing the self-timer To use the self-timerManaging Stored Pictures Viewing PicturesPress the Play/Record mode Copying images to the memory cardTo copy images Erasing Images Erasing all images from memoryErasing selected images Displaying Images on a TV Ntsc only Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software Minimum System RequirementsGetting Started If you want to… Then… Page How do I… Solution Managing PicturesSelect Fill Display Click Select Inverse Click Retouch Photo Creating an Album ClickTo Tools Edit photo toolsImage tray toolbar tools Retouch photo tool palette Special Effects tool palette Using the Function Keys for Editing To apply an effectTo undo an effect Function Key OpensSaving Your Image To save an image as a screen saverTo save an image as wallpaper To save an image to a filePrinting Your Image To print an imagePrinting Images Using the PhotoMAX Photo Printer To print an image using instant printsTo print an image using Print It Click instant printsPage Using the PhotoPrinter Software Creating a Web Site To create a Web siteSending Multimedia E-mail To make a Multimedia E-mail postcard Choose a backgroundAdd an image Add text Add audio Add video Preview your postcardUsing the Creative Gallery Making a PhotoFantasyTo make a PhotoFantasy Using Sticker Store Click Creative GallerySelect a Fantasy Select a Photo Create a FantasyPage Page Page Page Page PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting ProblemPage ∙ TWAIN.DLL ∙ TWAIN32.DLL ∙ TWUNK16.EXE ∙ TWUNK32.EXE Camera precautions Contacting PolaroidInternet Support Battery precautions Camera specificationsOptics ImagesStorage, Interfaces, and Power User Controls and Other FeaturesPhysical Operating EnvironmentWarranty information FCC noticeCopyright Notice