Polaroid CIA-1237PC manual Recording Photos, Videos and Voices, Taking Photos

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5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices

• Taking Photos

Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos.

Taking photos with your camera is very simple.

1.Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. By doing this, your camera is set to Record mode.

2.Frame your shot using the focus frame on the LCD display. See illustration on the right.

3.Press the shutter button halfway down. The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. When the camera is ready to take the photo, the focus frame turns green, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. (When the focus frame is in red and the operation

LED blinks, the subject is not in focus. Release the shutter button, recompose the scene and press the shutter button halfway to reset the focus.)

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4.Press the Shutter button all the way down to capture your image.

When the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent a blurry image. You may need to turn on the camera’s flash or enable the Image Stabilizer feature to get a better picture.

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Contents Megapixel Digital Camera User Guide Table of Contents Using the LCD Screen ISOPlayback Using the Setup Menu Installing the Software onto a ComputerMaking Connections AppendixPolaroid i1237 Digital Camera User Guide Preface About this ManualCopyright Federal Communications Commission FCC ComplianceSafety and Handling Precautions Declaration of ConformityTrademark Recognition Camera InformationBattery Information Need help with your digital camera?Camera Features IntroductionPackage Contents Camera Views Front BackBottom TopSide Camera Buttons Navigation ControlButton Usage Camera Memory Attaching the Wrist Strap Inserting the Battery Getting StartedInserting a SD/SDHC Memory Card Turning the Power On and Off Initial SettingsSetting the Language Setting the Date & TimeRecord mode Playback modeSwitching between Record mode and Playback Mode Selecting the Record mode options sectionUsing the LCD Screen Record Mode Screen LayoutAEB Playback Mode Screen Layout Playback mode display of still imagesPlayback mode of videos 27/27Playback mode of audio clips Changing the LCD Screen Display OSD on Full OSD onOSD on Full OSD on OSD off Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Taking PhotosUsing the Image Stabilizer Setting the Zoom ControlTo adjusts the digital zoom To activate StabilizerUsing Flash To activate the FlashRed-eye reduction. The flash fires Twice to reduce the red-eye effectSetting the Focus Mode To set the Focus modeUsing the Function Menu Press the Macro button repeatedly untilMy Mode ResolutionQuality EV CompensationWhite Balance Icon DescriptionMetering Metering function lets you selectOr movies As you move through the selections,Color Mode Setting the Scene Mode Using the Record MenuRecord Menu Icon Description Polaroid i1237 Digital Camera User Guide Using Smile Capture Mode Using Intelligent Scene Mode To activate Smile CaptureTo activate Intelligent Scene Table below shows the modes supported by Intelligent sceneSelect from the Scene Mode submenu Using Blink Detection ModeTo activate Blink Detection Using Aperture Priority Mode To activate Aperture PriorityUse the or keys to select the shutter speed options ImageUsing Manual Exposure Mode To activate Manual ExposureTo set the Drive Mode Setting the Drive ModeTable below shows the available Drive mode settings Setting the AEB Setting the AF AreaTable below shows the available AF area settings To set AEBSetting the AF Lamp Setting SharpnessTo set AF Lamp To set SharpnessSetting Contrast Setting SaturationTo set Saturation Setting the Date Stamp To set Digital ZoomZoom From the Record menu, select DigitalTo set Date Stamp Setting the Auto ReviewTo set Auto Review Setting Movie Size Recording MoviesZoom out an image To stop recording, press the ShutterYouTube Mode Recording Voices Viewing in Single Navigation PlaybackViewing Thumbnails Thumbnail icons Zooming ImagesPlaying Movies Press the Play button to close zoom viewSingle navigation mode.Single navigation mode To capture screenshot image from a movie clipPlaying Voice Recording RecordingPlaying Voice Memo Using the Delete ButtonDeleting an Image/Video/Audio Setting Playback Menu To go to Playback MenuTo view slideshow Setting SlideshowTo set slideshow To delete a photo/video/audio clip Deleting FilesTo delete a single file To delete attached voice memo To delete multiple filesTo delete all files Protecting/Unprotecting FilesTo protect files To protect/unprotect a single fileTo protect all files To protect/ unprotect multiple filesTo unprotect all files Red-Eye Correction Voice Memo Photo EditingSucceeding table shows the available settings Trim Resize Setting Dpof Setting Startup ImageTo set Dpof To reset Dpof Select Yes Press the OK button to reset Dpof settingsTo set Dpof on a single image/all images PictBridgeTo go to Setting Menu Using the Setup MenuSetting Sound Setting Power Save Setting LCD SaveSetting Date & Time Setting LanguageSetting File Numbering Touch OK to apply changesSetting TV Out Setting LCD BrightnessSetting Battery Type Setting Memory KitReset All Date and Time Language TV Out Custom White Balance dataInstalling the Software onto a Computer Installing the SoftwareSoftware Included with Your Camera For Windows System RequirementsFor Macintosh Connecting the Camera to a TV Connecting the Camera to a PCMaking Connections You can connect your camera to Computer PrinterConnecting the Camera to a Printer Appendix About Folder and File NamesFolder Structure File NamingNeed help with your digital camera? Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or ActionPolaroid Online Services Getting HelpSpecifications SpecificationsNTSC, PAL Camera Default Setting Dpof US0723 Part No. UM-I1237-US003PLB383Z 20100723v4 Questions? Need some help?