Polaroid a310, a300 manual Getting Started

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1 Getting Started

Your camera has easy-to-use features. It has never been easier and more enjoyable to take digital pictures. Here are a few examples of what you can do with your camera.

•Enjoy point & shoot operation. Adjust the resolution for print or email.

•Store pictures and video clips to the internal memory or a SD card.

•Playback your pictures and video clips on the LCD screen or on a computer.

•Send your pictures and video clips over the Internet to family and friends.

•Your camera has PictBridge capability ( See page 41).

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Contents Megapixels Digital Camera Front View Product OverviewBack View Bottom View Tripod mount 22.USB port 23.Battery / SD card doorTable of Contents Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide Getting Started Camera Package Contents Attaching the Wrist Strap Checking the Battery Power Level Using Your BatteryLimit the following activities that reduces battery life Turning the Camera On and Off How to Navigate Menus Default Setting Camera SettingChecking Camera Status Playback Mode Video modePlayback Mode Capture ModeCamera Modes Mode Drive ModePress Button to select Drive DSetup Setup MenuFormatting the Internal Memory Press the or button to select Setup Press the button Setting the Current Date and TimeSetting the date format Setting the date and time5 MIN Auto Power Save SettingOFF Press Button to select Beep Setting the Beep Sound On/OffSetting Frequency Setting Press ButtonStamp Setting Display LanguageSetting the Date Stamp On and Off LanguageDefault Resetting to Default SettingsSwitching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash Taking PicturesBefore you take pictures, please read this note first Taking a PictureSetting Flash Mode Polaroid Digital Camera User Guide SEC Setting Self-timerZoom Feature Image Size Setting Setting the Image Size and QualityQuality Setting Press Button Button to select Setting Exposure CompensationDesired setting Press Button ExposureWhite Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Setting the White Balance for PicturesRecording Video Clips Recording Video ClipsSetting Video Resolution Setting the White Balance for Video Clips Reviewing the Pictures Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video ClipsReviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail Auto Play Auto PlaySet Auto Play Direction Start Auto Play Setting Auto Play IntervalProtect or Unprotect Pictures or Video Clips Playing the Video ClipProtect Deleting Pictures or Video Clips Printing Procedures Print SettingsAbout PictBridge Printing Errors Cancelling PrintingSelecting PictBridge Mode Camera/Printer Connection ALL Images This ImageALL Index Specifying the Number of Copies Press the button to select the print settingsBorderless Setting the File Name On/OffSetting the Date Stamp On/Off Selecting Print LayoutPrinting Selecting Paper SizePress Button to select Print Dpof Digital Print Order Format Dpof Press the Print button on the printer to start printing Using the SD Card Using the SD Secure Digital CardMemory Card Precautions Inserting the SD Card Removing the SD Card Formatting the SD Card Copy to Card Cancel Installing the Software Installing the Software onto a ComputerMac ArcSoft PhotoStudio Picture Editing Software Software Included with Your CameraArcSoft PhotoPrinter Picture Editing Software Microsoft NetMeeting Web Cam software Computer System Requirements Before You Transfer Files Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Your ComputerConnecting with the USB Cable Connecting to Your ComputerTransferring Pictures and Video Clips Setting up NetMeeting Using the Camera as a Web CamStart NetMeeting Symptom Problem Solution Troubleshooting ProblemsSave operation is complete Cannot erase pictures ArcSoft Software Help Getting HelpAppendix Technical SpecificationsPolaroid Digital Camera User Guide Recordable Images Storage CapacitiesUnits Images 1GB SD Recordable Video Length For Windows 98SE Users Uninstalling Polaroid Digital driver PC OnlyCamera Mode Description Default Camera Default SettingsFCC Notice Tips, Your Safety & MaintenanceRegulatory Information Camera Cautions