Polaroid PDC3080 manual Setting the Flash Mode

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• Setting the Flash Mode

The Flash Range is approximately 3.2 feet to 4.9 feet (1 to 1.5 meters).

1.

Turn on the camera.

2.

Set the camera to Still Image mode.

3.

Press Flash

button to cycle

 

through the flash mode until the

 

one you want is shown on the LCD

 

screen.

 

 

Flash

mode off, the flash does not fire. Use this setting

for outdoor pictures or where flash is prohibited or may be distracting. Also use when shooting toward a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror. If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark.

Auto Flash mode, the flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most of the pictures.

Flash mode on, the flash fires for every picture. Use this setting indoors in low light.

Please note that when flash mode is selected, the Status LED turns green and blinks until the flash finishes charging, then the Status LED will be on until pressing Shutter button to take a picture.

NOTE:

• Flash modes are not available in Video mode.

Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with the correct flash operation.

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Contents PDC Product Overview Polaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide Table of Contents Polaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide Getting Started Camera Package Contents Attaching the Hand Strap Installing the Batteries Checking the Battery Level Turning the Camera On and OffHow to Navigate Menus Still Image Mode Camera SettingChecking Camera Status Video Mode Playback Mode Camera Mode Capture ModeDrive Mode Setup Menu Setting the Current Date and Time Setting the date formatSetting the date and time Auto Power Save Settings OFFSetting the Beep Sound On / Off Setting Frequency Setting Display Language Setting the Date Stamp On and Off Resetting to Default Settings Formatting the Internal Memory Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, please read this note firstOutdoor Pictures Without the Flash Taking a PictureSetting the Flash Mode Setting Self-timer Zoom in and out Setting the Image Size and Quality Image Size SettingQuality Setting Via the menu Via a short-cut buttonQuality High Normal Low Image Size 2048 x Setting Exposure Compensation Setting the White Balance for Pictures When shooting under these conditions Select this settingRecording Audio and Video Clips Recording Audio ClipsRecording Video Clips Setting Video Resolution Setting the White Balance for Video Clips Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips Reviewing Pictures on the LCD ScreenReviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail Auto Play Set Auto Play DirectionSet Auto Play Interval Playing the Video Clip Start Auto PlayProtect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip Turn on the camera Set the camera to Playback mode Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video ClipsDeleting One Picture or Video Clip Use the or to deleteDeleting All Pictures and Video Clips Printing Procedures Print SettingsAbout PictBridge Printing Errors Cancelling PrintingSelecting PictBridge Mode Camera / Printer Connection Selecting Print Settings This ImageSpecifying the Number of Copies Selecting Print LayoutSetting the Date Stamp On / Off Setting the File Name On / OffSelecting Paper Size Dpof Digital Print Order Format Selecting Print EffectDpof Polaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide Using the SD card Using the SD Secure Digital CardMemory Card Precautions Inserting a SD Card Removing the SD Card Formatting the SD Card Menu Copy to Card Installing the Software into a Computer Installing the SoftwarePolaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide For Macintosh Users ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0 Picture Editing Software Software included with Your CameraMicrosoft NetMeeting Web Cam software Computer System Requirements Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips to a Computer Before You Transfer FilesUSB Connecting to Your Computer Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips For Macintosh Users PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function PC Only Polaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide Using the Camera as a Web Cam Setting up NetMeetingStart NetMeeting Troubleshooting Problems Symptom Problem SolutionSymptom Problem Solution Symptom Problem Solution Symptom Problem Solution Getting Help Polaroid-digital Online ServicesArcSoft Software Help Technical Specifications AppendixPolaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide Capacity of SD Card SD Card32MB Uninstalling the Camera Driver PC only Camera Default SettingsUsing Your Batteries Limit the following activities that reduces battery lifeTips, Your Safety & Maintenance Regulatory InformationCamera Cautions FCC NoticePolaroid PDC 3080 Digital Camera User Guide US 0505 Part No. OM3361US003