Polaroid PDC 1100 quick start Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Polaroid PhotoMAX	• Ensure that the digital camera power is turned on and
Image Maker	a PC message appears on the Status panel. Use the AC
Software does not see	adapter when downloading images.
the PDC 1100 Digital	• For serial port connections, connect one end of the
Camera.
	serial cable to the computer serial port. Connect the
	other end of the cable to the serial cable connector on
	the digital camera. Make sure that the cables are
	firmly attached to the digital camera and to the
	computer.
	• For serial port connections, turn off the computer and
	all peripherals and connect the camera. Turn on the
	computer. Turn on the camera.
	• For USB port connections, connect one end of the
	USB cable to the computer USB port. Connect the
	other end of the cable to the USB cable connector on
	the digital camera. Make sure that the cables are
	firmly attached to the digital camera and to the
	computer. If you cannot establish a connection, turn
	off and on the computer. Launch the software.
	• Your serial port may have a conflict. Another software
	application or hardware device (such as a hand-held
	computer device) may be using your COMM port
	settings. Turn off these other software and hardware
	devices when the digital camera is connected to your
	computer.
	• Your computer may have an internal BIOS conflict.
	Read the instructional manual and other
	documentation that came with your computer, or
	check with the computer manufacturer for more
	information.
	• Purchase an optional external memory card device.
	See your local computer retailer for more
	information.

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