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Product Overview 2 5 6 2 7 OP TICAL ZOO 8 M -1 3.0 .4 4 X -5 3 3 NS LE 9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. LCD Screen 11. Power / Auto Focus LED 12. Display button 13. Tripod mount 14. Zoom in button 15. Playback mode button 16. Menu button 17. Hand strap holder 18. USB / AV - OUT port 19. Mode button 20. Battery / SD card door 1 5 Shutter button Operation lamp Flash Lens Power button Speaker Microphone Self-portrait mirror 6.5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 7 m m F 3.
21. Scene mode / Erase / Up button 22. Macro / Left button 23. Self-time / Continuous / Down button 24. Flash / Right button 25. Set / Adjust button 21 24 22 25 23 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started...........................................................................7 • Camera Package Contents .......................................................8 • Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................9 • Inserting the Battery into the Camera ........................................9 • Charging the Battery .............................................................10 • Turning the Camera On and Off................................
• • • • • • • • Zoom Feature.......................................................................40 Setting the Image Size and Quality..........................................42 Setting the Sharpness ...........................................................44 Setting the Photo Effect ........................................................45 Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off ..........................................46 Setting White Balance ...........................................................
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................80 • Using the SD Card ................................................................80 • Formatting a SD Card............................................................84 • Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ..........85 9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................87 • Installing the Software .........................................................
1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid m536 digital camera for your imaging needs. The m536 comes equipped with a powerful 5.0 CCD sensor, 2.5-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. Outstanding features that your m536 digital camera has: • A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 15.7 inches to infinity in wide angle and from 19.7 inches to infinity in telephoto, including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Camera Package Contents OP TICAL ZOO M NS LE 5 3.0 First Class Postage Required .4 6.5 -1 -5 3 M536 X 7 m m F 3.2 7 X OP TICAL ZOO M Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434 5 3.0 -5 6.5 -1 .4 NS LE 3 Post Office will not deliver without proper postage Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido 7 m m F 3.2 7 ML 0403 Part no.
• Attaching the Hand Strap • Inserting the Battery into the Camera One Lithium Ion rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see “Using Your Battery” on page 108. 1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it towards the camera to lock.
• Charging the Battery After purchase and before use, charge the battery for 8 hours initially and about 2 hours for subsequent chargings. 1. Install the battery as shown, and press the battery downwards onto the charger till you hear a click sound. Make sure the battery is securely seated in the battery slot. 2. Connect the plug to the charger as shown and connect the adapter to the household power outlet. Battery Charge LED in Red Charge is in progress.
Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with the camera. This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the case with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge held may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www.polaroid-digital.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries. • Turning the Camera On and Off 1.
2 Camera Settings • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera’s LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated. Still Image Mode 2 x2.4 IN 50 +0.7 No. 12 10 Description 1 Macro Mode 2 Flash Mode Icon Ref. Page 34 , , , , 37 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
No. 3 Description Icon Shooting Mode , , , , , , 4 Image Resolution , , 5 Quality , , 6 Sharpness , 7 White balance 8 ISO Sensitivity 9 Exposure Compensation Value 10 Self-timer , , , , 100 44 , , , 200 , , AUTO ,-2.........+2 2 , 10 11 Battery Power Level Internal Memory 13 47 48 49 38 , 39 Continuous Pictures 12 42 43 , , , , , , , , AUTO 50 Ref. Page 35 , , 11 --- IN SD Card --- Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 41 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.
Video Mode 00:01:03 IN No. 14 Description 1 Video Mode 2 Video Size 3 Remaining Recording Time Icon Ref. Page 50 , 51 00:01:03 --- , Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Audio Mode 00:00:13 IN AUDIO No. Description 1 Audio mode 2 Remaining Recording Time Icon Ref. Page 52 00:00:13 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Playback Mode 4 1 00:00:00 3/9 00:00:06 5/9 AUDIO SET: SET: 2005/08/01 18:39 2005/08/01 18:37 2 No. IN IN IN 6/9 Description 2005/08/01 18:39 3 Icon Ref. Page 54 1 Playback mode 2 Date 2005/08/01 --- 3 Time 18:39 --- 4 File Number 4/9 --- • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. Pressing the button switches between the Capture mode and Playback mode. 16 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Capture Mode Under this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This mode allows selecting the image and video settings according to the shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page 32, “Recording Video Clips” on page 50 and “Recording Audio Clips” on page 52. Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. You also can add your favorite sticker and a voice memo to a picture.
• How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. button to enter a menu or 1. Press the bar and press it again to exit. RESOLUTION 2. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right through the menu bar. 3. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through menu options. button to enter a submenu or 4. Press the confirm your choice. 18 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode SETUP button. 1. Press the 2. Press the (SETUP). 3. Press the or ENTER button to choose button to enter the setup menu. SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS button to exit the setup menu. 4. Press the AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE • Adjusting the Beep Sound Volume ENGLISH SELECT EXIT You can turn the beep sound on and off in the setup menu.
• Selecting start-up Sound SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS 1. Access the setup menu. (SOUNDS) is the current selection. 2. AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME 3. Press the 4. Press the SOUND”. LANGUAGE button. button to select “START-UP 5. Press the or button to select and listen to the desired start-up sound. 6. Press the button. 7. Press the button to exit the menu.
• Selecting Auto Review Period When the auto review feature is activated, the picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen for a certain period. SETUP MENU 1. Access the setup menu. 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. 2. Press the REVIEW ). 3. Press the or button to select ( AUTO POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE button. SETUP MENU 4. Press the or desired setting. English SELECT button to select the EXIT 1/3 SOUNDS OFF AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 SEC. DATE & TIME 5.
• Power Saving Settings The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power. SETUP MENU 1. Access the setup menu. 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. 2. Press the or POWER SAVE button to select (POWER SAVE). 3. Press the LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT button. 4. Press the 5 MIN DATE & TIME or SETUP MENU button to select the desired setting. EXIT 1/3 SOUNDS OFF AUTO REVIEW 1 MIN. POWER SAVE 3 MIN. DATE & TIME 5 MIN. LANGUAGE SELECT 5.
• Setting the Date and Time 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the & TIME). 3. Press the or SETUP MENU button to select (DATE 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME button. LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT 4. Press the or button to select a field, such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format. EXIT DATE & TIME 2005 / 01 / 12 09:38 YY/MM/DD 5. Press the or button to adjust the value in the field and select the date format. SELECT 6. Press the 7. Press the OK button.
• Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. 1. Access the setup menu. SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS 2. Press the or button to select (LANGUAGE). AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE 3. Press the button. 4. Press the or SETUP MENU button to select the desired setting. 5. Press the 6. Press the 24 ENGLISH SELECT button.
• File No. Reset Setting Setting the file numbers in series for all taken picture on the internal memory or a memory card avoids the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the or to select (FILE NO.). button. 3. Press the 4. Press the or SETUP MENU button to select the desired setting. SETUP MENU 2/3 2/3 FILE NO. SERIES FILE NO. SERIES TV OUT NTSC TV OUT RESET USB COMPUTER USB S. IMAGE S.
• Choosing a Startup Image A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds when the camera is turned on. You can choose a recorded image in your camera as your own startup image: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode. 2. Press the image. or button to select a desired S. IMAGE USER IMAGE 1 USER IMAGE 2 button. 3. Press the 4. Press the or (S.IMAGE). button to select 5. Press the or button to select “USER IMAGE 1” or “USER IMAGE 2”. 6. Press the button. SETUP MENU 7.
9. Press the button. 10. Press the or button to select the S. IMAGE desired picture. button. 11. Press the The image that you choose will stored in directory as a startup image. 12. Press the SELECT OK button to exit the menu. NOTE: The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory is formatted. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it. SETUP MENU 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the or button to select 2/3 FILE NO. SERIES TV OUT NTSC USB COMPUTER S. IMAGE (FORMAT). FORMAT SELECT 3. Press the 4. Press the EXIT button. button to exit the menu. DELETE ALL SET: MENU: NOTE: • Data deleted by a format operation is not recoverable.
• Resetting to Default Settings You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera default setting by the following steps. Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 107 for more details. SETUP MENU 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the (RESET ALL). or RESET ALL 3/3 NO button to select SELECT 3. Press the SETUP MENU 4. Press the 5. Press the 6. Press the EXIT button. or button to select “YES”. RESET ALL 3/3 YES NO button. button to exit the menu.
• Turning the Information Display On/Off button a few times switches Press the the LCD screen to the next display mode in the following sequence. Still Image Mode IN Press Press 50 +0.7 3 About Crossing Lines The crossing lines on the LCD helps check and lock the location of your subject when you frame it on the LCD screen. 30 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Video Mode 00:00:15 IN Press IN Press Playback Mode 1/5 2005/01/01 12:40 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
3 Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, please read this note first: NOTE: Never remove the battery while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored on the camera’s internal memory or a memory card. • Taking Pictures in Normal Mode Use this mode to capture subjects and make sure they are at least the distance from the taking lens as indicated below: Wide Angle: 1.3 ft~ lnfinity (0.4 m ~ lnfinity) Telephoto: 1.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The camera automatically detects the subject. The camera’s focus mark is highlighted in green and the Auto Focus LED remains on when the camera’s focus is locked on the subject. Auto Focus LED IN Focus mark 50 +0.7 1/2 F4.9 5 101 Aperture value Shutter speed NOTE: • (Still Image) mode is the capture mode by default. • When the camera’s focus mark is highlighted in red and the Auto Focus LED blinks, the subject is not in proper focus.
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode Use this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens: Wide Angle: 0.32 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.1 m ~ 0.8 m) Telephoto: 0.3 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.09 m ~ 0.8 m) 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button and the icon appears on the LCD screen. 3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 32. 00:01:05 IN 50 +0.
Display Option Description PROGRAM For taking general pictures PROTRAIT Blurring the background to focus on the subject LANDSCAPE NIGHT SCENE Used for the wide scenic views Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery CLOSE-UP Close-up shooting for small subject CHILDREN Take a still image to capture moving children BEACH&SNOW BACKLIGHT TEXT PHOTO FIREWORKS SUNSET Used for the beach or snow scenery Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering Enhance the blac
3. Press the , , or button to select the desired setting. button. 4. Press the 5. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal Capture mode. See page 32. • Setting Flash Mode Flash Range for Normal mode: Wide Angle: 1.3 ft ~ 8.0 ft ( 0.4 m ~ 2.4 m ) Telephoto: 1.7 ft ~ 5 ft ( 0.5 m ~ 1.5 m ) Flash Range for Macro mode: Wide Angle: 0.33 ft ~ 2.7 ft ( 0.1 m ~ 0.8 m ) Telephoto: 0.3 ft ~ 2.7 ft ( 0.09 m ~ 0.8 m ) 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2.
The camera has five flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Display A S Option Description Auto flash The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures. Red-eye Reduction The flash fires for every picture. The flash fires multiple times before shooting to reduce red-eye phenomenon. Flash On The flash fires for every picture.
• Setting Self-timer Your camera is designed with a self timer function which will allow you to take pictures with a count down of 2 or 10 seconds. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the self-timer settings and select the one you need. Display Option --- Single shot 2 10 2-SEC Description Record a single image Take a picture after a count down of 2 seconds. 10-SEC Take a picture after a count down of 10 seconds.
• Taking Continuous Pictures Continuous pictures mode lets you take up to 4 pictures in succession. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press icon appears on the LCD button repeatedly until the screen. 3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 32. NOTE: The flash is automatically disabled in the (Continuous) mode. IN 50 +0.7 3 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Zoom Feature There are two types of zoom in this camera: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical zoom alters the focal distance of the lens zoom, and its factor range is 1X to 3X. Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the centre of the image screen. Digital zoom factor range is 1X to 4X. These zoom features let you zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture.
To Zoom In and Out 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the to zoom in the subject, or press the button to return to original zoom status. While you press the or buttons, a red square will show on the zoom status bar as illustrated. The red square in the bar indicates the zoom status. “T” stands for “Tele” and “W” stands for “Wide”. Keep the button pressed, and the camera switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when it reaches the maximum optical zoom. 3.
• Setting the Image Size and Quality Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression make better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures with normal quality are easier to email while larger size with fine quality are better for printing. Resolution setting RESOLUTION 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2.
Quality setting 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. QUALITY S. FINE FINE button. 2. Press the 3. Press the or (QUALITY). button to select 4. Press the or desired setting. 5. Press the NORMAL button to select the button. • Setting Light Metering 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. METERING CENTER button. 2. Press the MULTI SPOT 3. Press the or (METERING). button to select 4. Press the or desired setting. 5. Press the button to select the button.
• Setting the Sharpness Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in pictures. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. SHARPNESS button. 2. Press the 3. Press the or (SHARPNESS). Option NORMAL SOFT button to select 4. Press the or desired setting. 5. Press the HARD button to select the button. Description Increases contrast on the edge of the picture. But noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp, This is suitable for printing.
• Setting the Photo Effect. This setting allows control over the color tones and moods of a picture. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. EFFECT button. 2. Press the 3. Press the (EFFECT). or B&W NEG. ART button to select the button. Option NORMAL SEPIA button to select 4. Press the or desired setting. 5. Press the NORMAL Description For taking pictures with neutral hues. B&W For taking black-and-white pictures. SEPIA For taking pictures with a brown and antique look. NEG.
• Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off Date and time are displayed on the picture by default. You can hide one or both of them by the following steps. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. DATE STAMP button. 2. Press the 3. Press the STAMP). or button to select 4. Press or desired setting. 5. Press the 46 OFF DATE (DATE DATE & TIME button to select the button. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Setting White Balance Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colour of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the WHITE BALANCE button. DAYLIGHT 3. Press the or button to select (WHITE BALANCE). 4. Press the 5. Press the or button to select the desired setting. button. Option AUTO AUTO Description Automatic adjustment Outdoor daylight Cloudy Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
• Setting the ISO This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting the different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly your camera reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less light the camera needs to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital camera, higher ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense of mottled or grain appearing in the final picture. 1.
• Setting Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the 3. Press the or “EXPOSURE”. 4. Press the setting. 5. Press the EXPOSURE button. or button to select -1.
4 Recording Video Clips • Recording Video Clips Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The Power / Auto Focus LED button blinks and the remaining time that can be recorded will increase in seconds while recording. 1. Set the camera to Video mode. NOTE: 00:01:15 icon will appear on the LCD screen, The indicating the Video mode is activated. IN 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen. 3. Press the Shutter button half-way and then completely down to start recording. 4.
• Setting the Video size 1. Set the camera to button. 2. Press the 3. Press the or (MOVIE SIZE). 4. Press the 5. Press the 6. Press the (Video mode). MOVIE SIZE button to select button. or button to select the desired setting. button. NOTE: is the default value, suitable for viewing on TV. is suitable for viewing on PC. is suitable for sending out as an attachment via e-mail. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
5 Recording Audio Clips • Recording a Audio Clip (Audio mode). 1. Set the camera to 2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording. 3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops when the current memory is full. REC 00:00:20 00:00:13 IN IN AUDIO 52 AUDIO SHUTTER: Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image 1. Set the camera to the (Playback mode). VOICE MEMO ON 2. Press the or button to select the desired image where you want to add a voice memo. 3. Press the button. 2/2 IN 4. Press the or “VOICE MEMO” button to select SET: 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button to start recording. 7. Press the button again to stop recording. MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 REC SET: NOTE: • The voice memo cannot be added to a video clip or a protected image.
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips NOTE: The camera automatically saves the image as a new file after rotating or resizing it. Make sure there is sufficient memory before editing an image. • Reviewing Pictures 1. Set the camera to 2. Use the taken. and 2/9 (Playback mode). IN buttons to view the pictures 2005/01/01 12:40 • Magnifying the Displayed Picture 1. Set the camera to 2. Use the or (Playback mode). button to select a picture. 1.2X 3. Press the button to magnify the selected picture.
• Rotating the Displayed Picture The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better review angle on the LCD screen. (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to button. 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the 5. Press the or button to select or (ROTATE). button to select the desired setting. button. 2/2 IN ROTATE RIGHT 90 3/3 IN LEFT 90 HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 2005/01/01 10:30 2005/01/01 10:30 NOTE: The rotated image will be saved as a new file name.
• Changing the Image Size Resizing a large size image to a smaller one helps to share with families and friends. (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to button. 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the 5. Press the RESIZE or button to select or (RESIZE). button to select the desired setting. button. NOTE: • The resized image will be saved as a new file name. • Only a large size image can be resized to a smaller one. • This setting is not available for the cropped image.
• Adding Stickers to a Still Image STICKER 2. Use the and 5. Press the 6. Press the 7. Press the buttons to select an image. button 3. Press the 4. Press the ENTER (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to or to select (STICKER). STICKER button. or to select a sticker or more. button. 8. Press the , , or button to move the sticker around on the image. Press the the sticker. 9. Press the and buttons to rotate button. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
10. Press the button. SAVE IMAGE? 11. Press the button to save the current image. SET: MENU: X button to exit without saving the current image. Or press the NOTE: The sticker-added image will be saved as a new file. • Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail You can view up to 9 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD screen by using the thumbnail function. (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to 2. Press the button and up to 9 thumbnail files appear on the LCD screen . 3.
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen The slide show function lets you view all the pictures and video clip files stored in the current memory in sequence on the LCD screen. (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to 2. Press the 3. Press the SLIDE SHOW button. or button to select ENTER “SLIDE SHOW”. 4. Press the button. 4/4 IN 6 SEC Setting Slide Show Interval Time 5. is the current selection. YES SET: MENU: 2005/01/10 11:12 6.
Setting Repeat On/Off 4/4 IN 7. Press the 8. Press the setting. button to select or . 6 SEC YES button to select the desired SET: MENU: 2005/01/10 11:12 Running a Slide Show 9. Press the 10. Pressing the 11. Pressing the button to start a slide show. button pauses the slide show. stops the slide show. The slide show will keep running as long as there is battery power. NOTE: This function is not available for the audio clip. 60 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to 2. Press the and buttons to select the desired video clip. 3. Press the button to start playing the video clip. 4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop the video clip. PAUSE 00:00:01 1/2 00:00:00 IN IN SET: 2005/01/01 12:40 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Playing Audio Clips (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to 2. Press the and buttons to select the desired audio clip . 3. Press the button to start playing the audio clip. 4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop playing. 00:00:05 3/9 PAUSE 00:00:01 IN IN AUDIO SET: 2005/01/01 12:40 62 AUDIO SET: MENU: Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Playing a Voice Memo (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to 2. Press the and buttons to select the desired image that has the voice memo recorded. 3. Press the button to start playing the voice memo. 4. Press the button again to pause. 5. Press the button to stop playing. PAUSE 2/2 00:00:01 IN IN SET: 2005/01/01 12:40 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips (Playback mode). 1. Set the camera to button. 2. Press the 3. Press the or (PROTECT). 4. Press the button to select or button to select the desired setting. PROTECT SINGLE LOCK ALL UNLOCK ALL 5. Press the button. Protect the selected picture, video or audio clip. Protect all of the pictures, video and audio clips in the current memory. UNLOCK ALL Remove protection from all protected pictures, video and audio clips in the current memory.
Protect All pictures, Video and Audio Clips 2/9 IN 6. Press the button. 7. Press the button. LOCK ALL FILES? SET: MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 Remove Protection from All Pictures, Video and Audio Clips 6. Press the 7. Press the 2/9 button. button. IN UNLOCK ALL FILES? SET: MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 NOTE: icon appears on the LCD screen when you review the protected files. • The • Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips 1. Set the camera to or button to select 4. Press the or DELETE SINGLE ALL button. 2. Press the 3. Press the (Playback mode). (DELETE). button to select the desired setting. SINGLE Delete a selected unprotected option. ALL Delete all the unprotected files in the current memory. 5. Press the button. Deleting a Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip 2/2 6. Press the IN or button to select the picture. video or audio clip you want to delete. 7.
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV To set the video output system: The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate different signal systems. For example, NTSC for U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc. You can change the video output system according to the following steps: SETUP MENU 1. Access the setup menu. 2. Press the OUT). or 3. Press the button. (TV SERIES TV OUT NTSC USB COMPUTER S. IMAGE 4.
Connecting to a TV “NTSC” or “PAL” can be selected when the camera is connected to a TV. The TV screen now performs as the LCD screen and the LCD screen is powered off. 1. Turn on the camera and the TV set. 2. Connect the camera to a TV via the video cable (supplied) as illustrated. 3. When the camera is set to Still Image mode or Video mode, you can preview the picture you want to take on the TV screen. 4.
7 Print Settings • About PictBridge PictBridge is a new industry standard that allows you to print images directly from a PictBridge enable digital still camera to a PictBridge compatible printer without using a photo editing software or a computer. Printing Procedures 1. Preparing the camera and the printer. Camera Be sure battery level is full before printing. Printer Refer to the user guide that comes with your printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette, cartridge, etc.) as required.
Cancelling Printing button to cancel printing the Press the print job. The printer will stop printing and eject the paper. CANCELING? Printing Errors If for some reason an error occurs during or button to exit and before printing, press reconfigure printing settings. OPERATIONG ERROR NOTE: • Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume once the problem is solved. Selecting PictBridge Mode 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Access the setup menu. 3. Press the (USB). or 4.
Camera / Printer Connection Connecting with the USB Cable. To Printer USB port 1. USB series A plug connects to the socket marked on your printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer. 2. USB series Mini B plug connects to the USB port on your camera. PICTBRIDGE MENU PRINT SELECT CONNECTING...... 1/2 STANDARD ONE PIC QUALITY AUTO LAYOUT AUTO SIZE AUTO SELECT SELECT NOTE: • “CONNECTING” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to the printer.
Selecting Print images 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the or button to select the desired setting. button. 3. Press the The following options are available. SETUP MENU ONE PIC SELECT ALL PICS QUALITY LAYOUT PAPER SIZE SELECT ONE PIC ALL PICS 1/2 PRINT OK Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card according to specified settings. Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card according to the specified settings.
If you choose single image, press the image, and press the or or button to select a desired button to set the number of copies. 1/9 1/9 0 SET: Press or 0 SET: MENU: MENU: 2005/09/01 12:26 2005/09/01 12:26 Press or 1/9 1 SET: MENU: 2005/09/01 12:26 NOTE: The value for number of copies is : 1 to 30. Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Selecting Print format 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the (PRINT). or 3. Press the button. STANDARD INDEX PICTBRIDGE MENU button to select 1/2 PRINT STANDARD SELECT INDEX QUALITY LAYOUT PAPER SIZE SELECT OK Print settings differ according to the printer model. Print pictures as a thumbnail image. Selecting Print Quality 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the or 3. Press the button.
Selecting Print Layout 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the (LAYOUT). 3. Press the or button to select PICTBRIDGE MENU button. The following layout settings are available: AUTO, FULL, 1, 2, 4 AUTO 1/2 PRINT AUTO SELECT FULL QUALITY 1 LAYOUT 2 PAPER SIZE 4 OK SELECT Print settings differ according to the printer model. Selecting Paper Size 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the (PAPER SIZE). 3. Press the or button to select PICTBRIDGE MENU button.
Selecting Paper Type 1. Access the PictBridge menu. PICTBRIDGE MENU 2. Press the (PAPER TYPE). 3. Press the or button to select button. 2/2 PAPER TYPE AUTO DATE PLAIN FILE NAME PHOTO RESET F.PHOTO SELECT OK The following paper type are available: AUTO, PLAIN, PHOTO, F. PHOTO AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model. Setting the Date Stamp On / Off 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the (DATE). or 3. Press the button.
Setting the File Name On / Off 1. Access the PictBridge menu. 2. Press the (FILE NO). 3 Press the AUTO ON OFF or button to select button. PICTBRIDGE MENU 2/2 PAPER TYPE AUTO DATE OFF FILE NAME ON RESET SELECT OK Print settings differ according to the printer model. Add the file name to the printed image. Print without the file name. • Resetting to Default Settings Choosing the “RESET” setting in PictBridge menu returns all print settings to the default value. 1. Access the PictBridge menu.
• About DPOF DPOF stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. You can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory card in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card. With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the LCD screen.
2/9 6. Press the button. 7. Press the or button to select the picture you want to print out. 8. Press the or button to select the number of print copies. IN 1 SET: MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 2/9 IN 9. Pressing the 10. Press the button. button to complete the setting. RESET DPOF? SET: MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 11. Power off the camera. 12. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer’s card slot. Location of the card slot may vary from printer to printer model.
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card • Using the SD Card Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially available SD card (up to 1 GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly. Note that you cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in flash memory while a memory card is installed in the camera. See pages 101 to 105 for storage capacities.
IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. • SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to protect files from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write protection whenever you want to record new files onto it, format it, or delete its files.
Inserting a SD card 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 3. Insert the SD card and ensure the card is inserted the correct position as illustrated. 4. Close the SD card door by pressing it downwards and then slide it back to lock. The icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into the camera. 82 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Removing the SD card To remove the SD card, turn off your camera and open the SD card door. Gently push the SD card inwards and then release it. The SD card will eject out of the SD card slot. IMPORTANT! • Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card.
• Formatting a SD card Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including the protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage the card. 1. Insert an SD card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. SETUP MENU 2/3 FILE NO. SERIES TV OUT NTSC USB COMPUTER S. IMAGE 3. Access the setup menu. FORMAT SELECT 4. Press the (FORMAT). or 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button.
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in the internal memory to a memory card. 1. Insert an SD card into the camera. COPY TO CARD SINGLE 2. Turn on the camera. (Playback mode). 3. Set the camera to button. 4. Press the 5. Press the 6. Press the SINGLE ALL 7. Press the ALL or button to select or (COPY TO CARD). button to select the desired setting.
Copy Single File 9/9 IN 8. Press the or or audio file. 9. Press the button to select a picture, video button. SET: MENU: 2005/01/01 12:40 Copy All Files 9/9 IN 8. Press the button. COPY TO CARD SET: MENU: X NOTE: With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only copied from internal memory to the memory card. 86 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer • Installing the Software For Windows® Users: PC IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD SUPPLIED BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER AND TRANSFER PICTURES FROM YOUR CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER. IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE) On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the m536 Driver. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer. 2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive. 3. The CD User Interface Screen will automatically launch. 4. With the mouse, click on each software interface button in turn and follow the on screen instructions.
• Software Included with Your Camera The m536 software CD contains the following software: Polaroid m536 Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoStudio to edit and print the Pictures. ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Picture Editing Software ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® is an easy-to-use and powerful image-editing software loaded with everything you need to fix, print, and get creative with your digital pictures.
DivX®/DivX® Doctor II Advanced Digital Media Format DivX lets you play, create and share digital video by turning bulky videos into lean, mean DivX files. The DivX® codec (short for compressor/ decompressor) can compress video to a convenient size without losing any noticeable quality and play those videos back on almost any device.
• Computer System Requirements For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements; PC For Windows® Users • • • • • • • • • • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Pentium® III 450MHz or equivalent processor USB Port 128MB RAM (512MB recommended) 500MB free disk space Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher CD-ROM drive Standard mouse and keyboard Stereo speakers DivX For Macintosh Users • • • • • •
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer • Before Transferring Files IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED CD. PLEASE REFER TO “9 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”. • Connecting to Your Computer Connect the camera directly to your computer. 1. Turn the camera Off. 2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the marked socket on your computer. 3.
• Transferring Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to a Computer NOTE: The Mass Storage mode is the default setting when the camera is connected with a TV set or a computer. For Windows® Users PC NOTE: You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode. 1. Turn on the camera 2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable. 3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see a “Removable Disk” drive. 4.
Mac For Macintosh Users NOTE: For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver. 1. Turn on the camera 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the systems will automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will automatically create a Mass Storage named “INTERNAL” / “EXTERNAL”) NOTE: This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system. 4. Double click the folder “INTERNAL” / “EXTERNAL” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
11 Troubleshooting Problems The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting Help”. Symptom Problem I receive an error message when I am installing “Polaroid m536 Camera Driver”. “Polaroid m536 Camera Driver” does not load. Solution I cannot upload images to my computer. Connection failure. Check all cable connections are secured. Camera Driver is not installed.
Symptom Problem I cannot activate my Digital Camera by pressing the Power switch. Insufficient battery power or battery is missing. Recharge the battery or install the battery. Camera does not turn on. Battery is not oriented correctly. Or Battery is dead. Orient the battery correctly. Or Recharge the battery. Camera suddenly powers off. Auto Power Off function is activated. Or Battery is dead. Turn the camera on. Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed. Camera is turned off.
Symptom Problem Colour of the playback pictures is different from the picture on the LCD screen during recording. Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly onto the lens. Solution Pictures are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF pictures recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
12 Getting Help • Polaroid-digital Online Services Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com • Customer Support Questions? Need Help? Call us at 1-877-388-3779 (USA), 001-866-722-0866 (Mexico), 1-888-235-0808 (Canada). Monday thru Friday, 10 am-7 pm EST and Sat 10 am-4 pm EST Or visit us at http://www.polaroid-digital.com • ArcSoft Software Help For United States ArcSoft HQ Support Center (Fremont, CA 94538) Tel.: 1-510-979-5599 Fax: 1-510-440-7978 E-mail: support@arcsoftsupport.com Web: http://www.
13 Appendix • Technical specifications Picture Resolution • Sensor: - 1/2.5 inch - 5.0 Mega Pixels CCD • • • • Lens Type: 5 groups 6 elements Aperture: F 3.27 (W), 5.44 (T) Focal Length: 6.55 mm (W) ~ 18.07 mm (T) Focal Distance Normal Focus: -Wide Angle: 2 ft~ lnfinity (0.6 m ~ lnfinity) Telephoto: 1.8 ft ~ lnfinity (0.55 m ~ lnfinity) Macro Focus -Wide Angle: 0.32 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.1 m ~ 0.8 m) Telephoto: 0.3 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.09 m ~ 0.8 m) LCD Screen 2.
Shutter Speed Mechanical shutter 1/2000 sec ~ 15 sec White Balance Auto, Day light, Cloudy, Tungstem, Fluorescent-H, Fluorescent-L, Customer Storage • Internal Memory: 32 MB Nand Flash • External Memory - supports SD card up to 1 GB (not included) Self-timer 2 sec/ 10 sec/ Double File Format • Still Image - EXIF 2.
• Storage Capacities The charts below indicate the approximate numbers of pictures and length of video clips the camera can hold at each setting based on the internal memory and different capacities of SD card. NOTE: 2592 x 1944 Super fine 2560 x 1712 Fine 2272x1704 Normal 2048 x 1536 1600x1200 640x480 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Recordable Images Resolution 102 Quality Units: Images 32MB Internal Memory 32MB SD 64MB SD 128MB SD 10 12 24 50 18 20 42 85 30 34 69 140 12 14 28 57 20 23 47 96 34 38 78 159 14 16 32 66 23 26 54 109 38 43 88 180 19 18 36 72 27 31 62 124 45 52 104 208 26 29 58 116 43 48 96 192 61 64 128 256 13 151 302 604 149 171 342 684 175 191 382 764 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Resolution Quality 256MB SD 512MB SD 1 GB SD 100 202 404 172 347 692 284 572 1141 115 233 465 195 393 784 323 650 1298 134 270 538 221 446 890 364 732 1462 144 288 576 248 496 992 416 832 1664 232 464 928 384 768 1536 512 1024 2048 1208 2416 4832 1368 2736 5472 1528 3056 6112 Polaroid m536 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Recordable Video Length Units: Minutes Resolution 32MB Internal Memory Video clips can be taken 2 mins 6 mins 14 secs 17 mins 58 secs 32MB SD 2 mins 23 secs 7 mins 40 secs 22 mins 11 secs 64MB SD 4 mins 34 secs 16 mins 21 secs 47 mins 06 secs 128MB SD 10 mins 07 secs 40 mins 03 secs 95 mins 11 secs 256MB SD 23 mins 40 secs 68 mins 53 secs 197 mins 39 secs 512MB SD 44 mins 59 secs 133 mins 01 secs 394 mins 04 secs 1GB SD 111 mins 16 secs 266 mins 42 secs 787 mins 02 secs 104 Polaroid m536 Digi
NOTE: • 640x480 • 320x240 160x120 • Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of trees in autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary.
• Uninstalling Polaroid m536 Driver (PC only) For Windows® 98SE Users PC NOTE: The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE user only because only Windows 98SE needs to install the m536 driver. 1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid m536” program, then click “Add/Remove”. 2. The following dialogue box appears, please click “Yes” to confirm removing the camera driver. 3.
• Camera Default Settings Camera Mode Description Default Still Image Mode Image Resolution 2592 x 1944 Quality Fine Exposure Compensation 0 White Balance for Pictures Auto ISO Auto Sharpness Normal Flash Mode Auto Flash Date stamp Off Metering Multi Digital Zoom Off Effect Off Video Resolution 320 x 240 Metering Multi White Balance for Video Clips Auto Capture mode Still Image Start-up Image On Date Format YY/MM/DD Power Save 1 MIN Auto Review 3 SEC Beep ON Lanua
• Using Your Battery Limit the following activities that reduces battery life: • Reviewing you pictures on the LCD screen. • Using the LCD screen to take pictures (using the optical viewfinder to frame pictures). • Excessive use of the flash. WARNINGS! • Battery should be replaced by an adult. • Insert the battery with the correct polarity. • Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately. • Do not dispose the battery in fire. • Remove battery from the camera when not in use.
AC Adapter The AC Adapter carries voltage which can be dangerous if live parts are exposed. We recommend that you regularly examine the AC adapter for any breakage. NEVER try to repair or open the AC adapter. • • • • • Camera Cautions NEVER immerse any part of the camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid. ALWAYS disconnect the camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it. ALWAYS remove dust or stains on the camera with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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