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Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mode dial Hand strap holder Viewfinder Lens Microphone Self-timer LED Flash 1 7 2 3 6 4 5 Front View 1. Viewfinder 2. Flash charging LED 3. Speaker 4. Power LED 5. LCD screen 6. Flash/Next button 7. Zoom in/Down button 8. Zoom out/Up button 9. LCD on/off/Menu/OK button 10. Mode dial 2 1 10 2 3 4 9 8 5 7 6 Rear View Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
1. Power button 2. Shutter button 3. Mode dial 3 1 2 Top View 1. Battery door 2. Tripod mount 1 2 Bottom View 1. SMC card door 2. Cover for USB port/TV-out terminal 3. Hand strap holder 3 1 2 Side View Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 6 • Camera Package Contents ....................................................... 7 • Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................ 7 • Installing the Batteries ............................................................. 8 • Turning the Camera On and Off ................................................ 8 • Checking the Battery Level .........................
6 Using SMC Card........................................................................ 31 • Using the SMC Card ............................................................. 31 • Formatting the SMC Card or the Internal Memory ..................... 33 7 Installing the Software onto a Computer ...................................... 34 • Installing the Software .......................................................... 34 • Software Included with Your Camera ......................................
1 Getting Started The PDC 3035 digital camera provides you easy-to-use features. Designed as a fun, friendly point & shoot camera it is a perfect companion for the family photographer. The following are a few examples of how you can use the PDC 3035 digital camera: Enjoy point & shoot operation. Adjust the resolution for print or email, white balance and exposure compensation to suit light conditions. Store pictures and video clips to the internal memory or a SMC card.
• Camera Package Contents PDC 3035 USB Cable Hand strap PDC 3035 The CD-Rom includes Polaroid PDC 3035 Camera Driver (PC) ArcSoft® Software Suite (PC & Mac) MicroSoft® NetMeeting™ (PC) Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac) User Guide in PDF format.
• Installing the Batteries The PDC 3035 comes with four Alkaline batteries. We strongly suggest the use of batteries designed specifically for use in digital cameras. This will ensure the best possible experience with battery life. 1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back to lock.
2 Camera Setting • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means that particular feature is not activated. Still Image Mode Playback Mode 100MEDIA 2.
• Camera Modes The camera has four working modes. You can select the mode you prefer by turning the Mode dial located on the top of your camera. Mode dial Still image Mode Under this mode, you can change the image settings and take pictures under the settings you prefer. Playback Mode Use this mode to playback or delete pictures, video clips stored in the camera’s internal memory or a SMC card. Video Mode Use this mode to record video clips.
• Turning the LCD Screen On/Off Under Still image mode, Video mode or PC mode, press and hold the LCD on/off button for 2 seconds to turn off the LCD screen, press and hold it again for 2 seconds will turn on the LCD screen. Press and hold Press and hold 2 Sec. 2 Sec. • Setting the Beep Sound On and Off You can turn the beep sound on and off in any mode. When the Beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. , then turn on the camera.
• Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press 12 Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Setting Date and Time Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press Press Press Press the Next button to select a field, such as year, month, day, hour, minute. Press the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value in each field. Press the OK button after all fields are set. Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Setting Date Stamp Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date before setting the Date Stamp. Turn the Mode dial to Press , then turn on the camera. Press Press When the date stamp is selected, the pictures taken will have the current date stamped on the bottom right corner while viewing them on a computer or printing them out. 14 Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Setting Auto Power off Your camera is designed to switch off automatically after 1/3/5 minute(s) of inactivity. You can change the Auto Power Off setting by the following steps: Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press NOTE: When “OFF” is selected, the LCD will turn off after five minutes. Press and hold the OK button for two seconds to turn on LCD. You can also set Auto power off in Playback mode. Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
3 Taking Pictures • Taking a Picture The PDC 3035 is designed to capture the best images at 5 feet (1.5 meters) to infinity. 1. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Shutter button 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or viewfinder. 3. Press the Shutter button to take a picture, holding the camera steadily. A beep will sound when the picture has been taken. • Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Auto Flash - The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures. Flash On - The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it indoors in low light. Flash Off - The flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictures, or where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror.
• Setting Self-timer Your camera is designed with a self-timer function which allows you to take pictures with a 10-second built-in timer. Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the Self-timer. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press Press the shutter button and the camera starts to countdown. The camera beeps and the Self-timer LED blinks slowly for 6 seconds, then quickly for 4 seconds before the picture is taken.
• Setting the Image Resolution Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital photo. The higher the resolution, the more pixels in your photo and the more memory the photo uses. A higher resolution produces a higher quality digital photo when printed. To select an image resolution in image size setting: Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
• Image Setting In this setting you can set exposure compensation, white balance and sharpness according to different shooting situation. You can also select “AUTO”, and the camera will set the three settings for you automatically. Setting Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range from -1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
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. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press Press Normal conditions (Camera adjusts white automatically.) Outdoor: Outdoor daylight Shade: Shade Light bulb: Indoors, illuminated by light bulbs Fluorescent: Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting Auto: Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.
Setting Sharpness Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in pictures. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press Press Normal Use when no special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday pictures. Sharp Increases contrast on the edges of the picture. Ideal when you want to improve the clarity of a picture, or if you later may want to crop or cut out specific areas in the picture. Soft Softens the edges of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect.
• Setting Frequency In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit the correct lighting frequency. For US, set the frequency to 60Hz; 50Hz for Europe. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
4 Recording Video Clips • Recording Video Clips Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. When in the Video mode, the resolution is automatically set to 320 x 240 pixels. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or viewfinder. Press the Zoom in and out buttons to zoom your subject. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording. The recording time will appear on the LCD screen. 5.
5 Reviewing Pictures and Video Clips • Reviewing Pictures 1. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. 2. Press the Up and Down buttons to view the pictures taken. • Index Viewing You can view small thumbnail shots of several images on your LCD screen by selecting the Index Viewing Mode. To do that, turn the mode , then turn on the camera. dial to Press Press Press 100MEDIA Thumbnail: The camera displays up to nine pictures on the LCD each time.
• Playing Video clips 1. Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. 2. Use the Up and Down buttons to select a video clip you want to playback. 3. The LCD screen shows “PLAY AVI? YES NO” when a video clip is selected. Press the Up and Down buttons to select “YES” and press the Menu/Ok button to play the video clip. Press the Menu/Ok button again to stop playing. • Protecting Pictures and Video Clips from Deletion Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera.
• Deleting Pictures or Video Clips Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. To delete one picture or video clip: Press Press Press 100MEDIA Press DSCI0008 Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
To delete all pictures and video clips: Press Press Press Press NOTE: Protected pictures and video clips cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. 28 Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Setting TV-out Setting the Video Output System The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different signal systems. For example: NTSC for USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc. You can change the video output system according to the following steps: Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press Press Polaroid PDC 3035 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Connecting to a TV When the camera is connected to a TV and “NTSC” or “PAL” is selected, the LCD screen is not active and the TV screen now performs as the camera LCD screen. 1. Connect the camera to the TV using the TV-out cable (supplied) as illustrated. 2. Set the TV to “Video” mode. 3. When the camera is set to Playback mode , you can review all the pictures and video clips stored in the internal memory or the SMC card on the TV. 4.
6 Using SMC Card IMPORTANT! Files contained in the card may conflict with the PDC 3035 camera, valuable data in your existing SMC card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the PDC 3035 camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SMC card for the PDC 3035 camera. We will not guarantee any data or formatted files other than PDC 3035 camera’s in your SMC card.
IMPORTANT! • The camera must be turned off 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. Inserting a SMC Card (not included) Turn off the camera and open the SMC card door as illustrated. Insert the SMC card ensuring the card is inserted correctly as illustrated. On the inner side of the SMC card slot, there is a diagram showing the proper insertion orientation.
• Formatting a SMC Card or the Internal Memory Turn the Mode dial to , then turn on the camera. Press Press IMPORTANT! • Formatting the internal memory or a SMC card erases all the pictures and video clips, including protected data. Removing the SMC card during formatting may damage the card. • You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer. • Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered.
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer • Installing the Software For Windows® Users: PC IMPORTANT! For all PC users: • Please backup all the necessary data before any driver/software installation. • The CD-Rom is tested and recommended for use under English Windows OS. For Windows® 98SE: Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the PDC 3035 Driver. For Windows® ME, 2000, XP: Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips.
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer. 2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CDRom Drive. 3. The Installation Interface 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 PDC 3035 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® Software Suite to edit and print the Pictures. PhotoStudio®4.0 Picture Editing Software PhotoStudio® 4.0 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image-editing program that provides a complete set of picture editing and retouching tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements.
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software ArcSoft VideoImpression™ is an easy-to-use video and image editing software program. The program enables users to create and edit new videos using existing video and image files - making desktop video presentations for home, business, and the Web.
• Computer System Requirements For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements; For Windows® Users • • • • • • • • • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) USB Port 200MB free disk space Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher CD-Rom drive Standard mouse and keyboard Stereo speakers For Macintosh® Users • • • • • • • • • PC
8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Your Computer • Before Transferring Pictures IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED CD. Please refer to “7 Installing the Software onto a Computer”. For Windows® and Macintosh® Users: PC MAC • Connecting to Your Computer Connecting with the USB Cable.
PC For Windows® Users: • Transferring and Viewing Pictures and Video clips on PC 1. Turn the Mode dial to , , or , then turn on the camera. 2. Connect the camera to the PC. 3. Double click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then you can see a “Removable Disk” drive. 4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double click “100MEDIA”. 5. All the pictures and video clips are in the “100MEDIA” folder. Highlight the pictures or video clips and drag them to a folder of your choice.
9 Using the Camera as a Web Cam (PC only) • Setting up NetMeeting™ NOTE: Turn the Mode dial to PC before starting NetMeeting™. 1. Turn the Mode dial to PC and then turn on the camera. 2. Connect your PDC 3035 to the USB cable on one end. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your PC. 4. Put your PDC 3035 on the top of your PC monitor or a flat surface.
10 Troubleshooting Problems The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card for help line contact details. Symptom Problem Solution I receive an error message when I am installing “PDC 3035 Camera Driver”. “PDC 3035 Camera Driver” Shut down all other applications does not load. and attempt to reinstall the driver. I cannot upload images to the PC. Connection failure.
Symptom Problem I get blurred images. There may be a momentary delay between pressing the shutter button and the actual exposure. means there is The battery indicator icon This on the LCD screen will go insufficient power. “blank”. My image grainy. quality is Solution Hold your PDC 3035 camera steadily until you hear a “beep” which indicates the exposure is complete. You need to change batteries. You may have selected the Using the different frequency wrong camera frequency setting.
11 Getting Help • Polaroid Online Services Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com • ArcSoft Software Help For North America For South & Central America For China For Japan For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/ ArcSoft HQ Support Centre (Fremont California, CA) Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number) Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com Tel: 1-510-979+5520 Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail:latlnsupport@arcsoft.
12 Appendix • Technical Specifications • Internal Memory: 16MB NAND FLASH • External Memory: support SMC card up to 128MB (not included) • Still image Resolution (based on the 16 MB internal memory): F 2048 x 1536 pixel Approx. 9 pictures N 1600 x 1200 pixel Approx. 25 pictures E 1280 X 960 pixel Approx. 27 pictures L 800 X 600 pixel Approx.
• Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: A fresh alkaline battery provides an output voltage of 1.5V whereas a rechargeable battery available in retail stores generally has a lower output 1.2V. In order to maximize the performance of your PDC 3035 camera, we recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries. WARNINGS! • Batteries should be replaced by an adult. • Do not mix different types of batteries or new and used batteries. • Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions; • 41 - 104º Fahrenheit; 5 - 40º Celsius • 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions Camera Cautions • NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid. • ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC before cleaning it.
• Regulatory Information FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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