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The camera has four flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.

When shooting

Select

Icon shown

under these conditions:

this mode

on the LCD screen

 

 

 

The flash does not fire. Use this setting for

 

 

outdoor pictures, or where flash is prohibited or

 

 

may be distracting, or when shooting towards a

Flash Off

 

reflective surface, such as a window or a mirror.

 

 

 

If there is not enough light when using this

 

 

setting, your pictures will be too dark.

 

 

 

 

 

The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this

Auto Flash

 

setting to take most pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this setting to avoid red glare in your

Red-eye

 

subject’s eyes. The camera fires a brief preflash

 

Reduction

 

before the regular flash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting

Forced On

 

in high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or

 

use it indoors in low light.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Normal/Macro mode switch Table of Contents Polaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Getting Started Camera Package Contents Attaching the Hand StrapInstalling the Batteries Turning the Camera On and OffChecking the Battery Level How to Navigate MenusCamera Setting Still Image modeChecking Camera Status Video mode Playback mode Camera Mode Capture modeDrive Mode Setup MenuSetting the Current Date and Time Setting the date formatSetting the date and time Auto Power Save Settings 5 MINSetting 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 Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off Polaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Before you take pictures, please read this note first Taking Pictures in the Normal Mode Taking Pictures Outdoor Pictures Without the FlashTaking Macro Pictures Setting Flash Mode Polaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Setting Self-timer Zoom Feature Setting the Image Size and Quality Image Size SettingQuality Setting 120 150 208 Setting Exposure Compensation Setting the White Balance for Pictures When shooting under these conditions Select this settingChanging the ISO Speed Recording Video Clips Recording Video ClipsSetting 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 Start Auto PlayPlaying the Video Clip Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips You can cancel the deletion by choosing no Deleting One Picture or Video ClipDeleting All Pictures and Video Clips Print Settings Printing ProceduresAbout PictBridge Cancelling Printing Printing ErrorsSelecting PictBridge Mode Camera/Printer Connection Selecting Print Settings This ImageSpecifying the Number of Copies Selecting Print LayoutSetting the File Name On/Off Setting the Date Stamp On/OffSelecting Paper Size Dpof Digital Print Order Format Selecting Print EffectPress Press the Print button on the printer to start printing Using the SD Secure Digital Card Using the SD cardMemory Card Precautions Inserting the SD Card Removing the SD Card Formatting the SD Card Then Until Installing the Software Onto a Computer Installing the SoftwareMac Software Included with Your Camera ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0 Picture Editing SoftwareComputer System Requirements Connecting to Your Computer Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a ComputerBefore You Transfer Files Transferring Pictures and Video Clips Mac PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function PC Only Polaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Troubleshooting Problems TroubleshootingPolaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Symptom Problem Solution Getting Help ArcSoft Software HelpTechnical Specifications AppendixPolaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 5055 Digital Camera User Guide Capacity of SD Card 512MB1GB Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 5055 driver PC Only For Windows 98SE UsersCamera Default Settings Camera Mode Description DefaultUsing Your Batteries Limit the following activities that reduces battery lifeCamera Cautions Tips, Your Safety & MaintenanceRegulatory Information FCC Notice