PDC 5070 F3 .0 /8 .0 m Digital Camera User Guide f = 8.5 4m PDC 5070 USB www.polaroid-digital.
Product Overview Flash Lens Self-timer LED USB port Viewfinder F3 .0 /8 .0 m 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. f = 8.5 4m PDC 507 0 USB Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Status LED Viewfinder LCD screen Menu / OK button Up / Zoom out button Down / Zoom in button SD slot Power button Capture / Playback selector Back View 2 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
1. Flash / Previous button 2. Self-timer / Next button 3. Shutter button POLAROID D I G I TA L CAMERA Top View 1. Battery compartment 2. Hand strap holder 3. Tripod mount Bottom View 1. SD slot 2. Microphone Side View Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 7 • Camera Package Contents ....................................................... 8 • Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................ 9 • Installing the Batteries ............................................................. 9 • Turning the Camera On and Off .............................................. 10 • Checking the Battery Level ..........................
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 35 • Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 35 • Setting Video Resolution........................................................ 36 • Setting the White Balance for Video Clips ................................ 37 5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips......................... 38 • Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ....................................
9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................... 65 • Before Transfer Files ............................................................. 65 • Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 66 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...................................... 67 • PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ..................... 68 10 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................
1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the Polaroid PDC 5070 digital camera. Designed with a powerful 5.1 mega pixels CMOS sensor and a bright color 1.5 inch color LCD for preview and review, the PDC 5070 is the perfect camera for the photographer looking for point & shoot simplicity and sound performance.
• Camera Package Contents F3 /8 .0 m PDC 5070 .0 f = 8.5 4m PDC 5070 USB Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido /8 .0 Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434 m F3 .0 f = 8.5 4m PDC 5070 USB ML 0403 Part no.: OM837657 R1 Printed in China PDC 5070 Hand Strap 8 Quick Guide Registration Card USB Cable The CD-ROM includes Polaroid PDC 5070 Camera Driver (PC) PhotoImpression™ 5.
• Attaching the Hand Strap • Installing the Batteries Four AAA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For more guidelines on battery usage, please see Using Your Batteries on page 80. 1. To open the battery door, slide the button in the direction as shown to release. 2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the + / - signs correctly. 3. Close the battery door. Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the camera, fully press and hold the Power button until the Status LED turns green. The LCD screen is activated. Press and hold the Power button again, “Goodbye” will show on the LCD screen and the camera will turn off. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Check the power status level that appears on the camera LCD screen. Battery power is full. Battery power is adequate.
• How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the date/time and auto power off. Press the Menu button to enter a menu and select “Exit” to quit. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through menu options. Press the and buttons to scroll left and right. Press the OK button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
2 Camera Setting • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If a feature icon is not displayed, that particular feature is not activated.
Video Mode White Balance for Video clips Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Video Mode Video Resolution 00:00:03 Recording Indicator Recording time counter Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Playback Mode Locked File 1600 x 1200 1000-0014 Picture Date Total Number of Files In the Current Memory / File Number X1.0 26-09-04 Time Video Clip 02:10 Video Length Play Pause 26-09-04 14 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Camera Mode The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. You can switch between them by sliding the Capture / Playback selector at the back of the camera. Capture Mode Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking Pictures” on page 27 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 35.
• Drive Mode The camera has two modes, one for taking pictures and the other for taking video clips. Still Image Mode Video Mode You may switch between these two modes according to the following steps. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Capture mode. MENU Press DRIVE MODE IMAGE SIZE QUALITY EXPOSURE Press DRIVE MODE STILL VIDEO EXIT Press NOTE: • Still Image mode is the default capture mode. • This setting is also available in Video mode. 16 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.
• Setup Menu Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes. Here we take Still Image mode for an example. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. Press MENU WHITE BALANCE SETUP EXIT SETUP Press FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP SETUP FREQUENCY LANGUAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SETTING Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu. SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP Press REALLY WANT TO FORMAT? Press FORMATTING.... FORMAT CANCEL or Press the button to select FORMAT or CANCEL. Press NOTE: • Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered.
• Setting the Current Date and Time 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu. Setting the date format: SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP SETUP Press FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP DATE/TIME Press DATE FORMAT DATE SETUP Press DATE FORMAT Press Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Setting the date and time: SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP SETUP Press FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP DATE/TIME Press DATE FORMAT SETUP Press SETUP Press DD/MM/YY 00/00/00 00:00:00 EXIT NEXT Use the or button to select a field, such as year, month, day, hour, minute. Use the or button to adjust the value in the field. Press the OK button after all fields are set. NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode. 20 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Auto Power Save Settings The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve battery power. 1 / 3 / 5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. OFF The power save feature is not activated. You can change the power save setting according to the following steps: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu.
• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off You can turn the beep sound on and off in Capture mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu. SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP Press until SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP BEEP Press ON OFF Press NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode.
• Setting Frequency In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US and 50Hz for Europe. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu.
• Setting Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu. SETUP SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP Press until FREQUENCY LANGUAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SETTING LANGUAGE Press ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Press NOTE: This setting is also available in Video mode.
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off Use the Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures and video clips. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date before setting the date stamp on. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu.
• Resetting to Default Settings You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera default settings by the following steps. Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 79 for more details. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu.
3 Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, please read this note first: IMPORTANT! Never remove batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current picture being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored in the camera’s internal memory or on a memory card. Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash • • Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures. Always make sure that the sun or other light source is in front of the subject.
• Setting the Flash Mode The Flash Range is approximately 3.2 feet to 6.5 feet (1 to 2 meters). 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Press Flash button to cycle through the flash mode until the one you want is shown on the LCD screen. POLAROID D I G I TA L CAMERA Flash mode off, the flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictures or where flash is prohibited or may be distracting. Also use 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. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Press the Self-timer button to activate the self-timer function. POLAROID D I G I TA L CAMERA 4. The icon will appear on the LCD screen. 10-second Self-timer indicates a countdown of ten seconds. NOTE: To disable the self-timer function, press the Self-timer button again. 5.
• Zoom in and out The PDC 5070 camera is designed with a 4X digital zoom feature. This feature lets you zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 3. Press the Zoom In button to zoom in the subject image. Press the Zoom Out button to return to the normal size. NOTE: This feature is available in Capture and Playback mode. 30 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• 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 produces better quality but occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger size and fine quality are better for printing. Image Size Setting 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Quality Setting: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode. MENU Press DRIVE MODE IMAGE SIZE QUALITY EXPOSURE Press until MENU DRIVE MODE IMAGE SIZE QUALITY EXPOSURE Press 2048X1536 0020 32 QUALITY Press HIGH NORMAL LOW EXIT Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Setting Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
• Setting the White Balance for Pictures Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in a picture appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
4 Recording Video Clips NOTE: Change the drive mode from Still Image mode to Video mode before recording video clips, since Still Image mode is the default capture mode. For more details, please refer to “Drive Mode” on page 16. • Recording Video Clips Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The recording time displayed on the LCD screen will decrease and the icon will blink while recording. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the camera. Set the camera to Video mode.
• Setting Video Resolution Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video clip quality depends on the file resolution that the camera applies when the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality which occupies more memory space. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Video mode.
• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in the video clip appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Video mode.
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips NOTE: Change the camera mode from Capture mode to Playback mode before reviewing pictures and video clips. For a detailed guideline on setting the Playback mode, please see “Camera Mode” on page 15. • Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Press the or button to view the pictures taken. The icon is shown on the LCD screen when a picture is selected.
• Reviewing Picture 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. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Press the Zoom Out button and up to 9 picture and video clip files will be shown on the LCD screen at a time. The latest viewed file will be highlighted. 4. Use the and buttons to select a thumbnail file and view it in full screen by pressing the Zoom In button.
• Auto Play The Auto Play function enables you to view all the picture and video clip files stored in the camera one by one forward or backward on the LCD screen. You can activate the Auto Play function and make Auto Play direction and interval according to the following steps: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Press the Menu button and then press the down button to select the “AUTO PLAY” option.
Set Auto Play Interval AUTO PLAY ON SETUP EXIT AUTO PLAY Press ON SETUP EXIT SETUP Press DIRECTION INTERVAL EXIT Press AUTO PLAY Press ON SETUP EXIT Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Start Auto Play AUTO PLAY ON SETUP EXIT Press The camera will automatically run from the first file or from the last file stored. Every file will display for the specified period according to your interval setting. You may press the OK button to stop the auto play. The auto play will keep running as long as there is power. • Playing the Video Clip 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Use the or button to select the video clip you want to play. 4.
• Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Use the or button to select the picture or video clip you want to protect. MENU Press ERASE PROTECT AUTO PLAY COPY TO CARD PROTECT Press LOCK THIS UNLOCK THIS LOCK ALL UNLOCK ALL Press The icon appears on the information display when you review the protection status of the protected picture or video clip.
• Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. MENU Press ERASE PROTECT AUTO PLAY COPY TO CARD PROTECT Press LOCK THIS UNLOCK THIS LOCK ALL UNLOCK ALL Press To unprotect all protected pictures and video clips, please repeat the above operation and choose “UNLOCK ALL”. The icon will disappear from the LCD screen. 44 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Use the or button to select the picture or video clip you want to delete. MENU Press ERASE PROTECT AUTO PLAY COPY TO CARD ERASE Press ERASE THIS ERASE ALL EXIT Press 2048X1536 1000-0012 ERASE Press ERASE THIS YES NO 12:10 or Press the button to select YES or NO. You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”. NOTE: Protected file can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. MENU Press ERASE PROTECT AUTO PLAY COPY TO CARD ERASE Press ERASE THIS ERASE ALL EXIT Press Press FILE NOT FOUND You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”. ERASE ALL YES NO or Press the button to select YES or NO. NOTE: • Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • All deleted picture and video clips can not be recovered.
6 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 Press the OK button to cancel printing the print job. The printer will stop printing and eject the paper. PROGRESS 001/002 PRINTED 000 CANCEL CONTINUE Printing Errors If for some reason an error occurs during or before printing, select “CANCEL” or “CONTINUE”. ERRORS CANCEL CONTINUE NOTE: • Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume once the problem is solved.
Camera / Printer Connection Connecting with the USB Cable. USB port To Printer of the USB cable into the socket marked 1. Plug the labelled end on your printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.
Selecting Print Settings 1. Press the up or down button to select the print mode. PICTBRIDGE THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL INDEX SELECT 2. The following options are available. THIS IMAGE Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card according to specified button to designate or settings. Use the the image you want to print before selecting the PictBridge mode. ALL IMAGES Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card according to the specified settings.
3. Press the OK button to select the print settings. SIZE NO. OF COPY x 01 1 ON DEFAULT Number of Copies Print Layout File Name On/Off Date Stamp On/Off SELECT 4x6 DEFAULT EXIT Paper Size Print Effect SELECT Select a setting item using the up or down button and select setting contents using the or button. NOTE: “PRINTER SETTING NOT SUPPORTED” may appear on the LCD screen after selecting a particular setting. The camera’s print settings are not supported by the printer.
Setting the File Name On / Off 1. Press the or button to select “DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”. 2. Press the OK button to start printing. FILE NAME x 01 1 ON DEFAULT SELECT DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. ON Add the file name to the printed image. OFF Print without the file name. Setting the Date Stamp On / Off button to select or 1. Press the “DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”. 2. Press the OK button to start printing.
Selecting Print Effect 1. Press the or button to select the print effect. 2. Press the OK button to start printing. BORDERLESS 4x6 DEFAULT EXIT SELECT BORDERLESS Print right to the edge of the page. BORDERED Print with a border. DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. • DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ”DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which captured images and how many copies should be printed.
1. 2. 3. 4. Insert an SD card into the camera. Turn on the camera. Set the camera to Playback mode. Select the images and specify how many copies should be printed. MENU Press PICTBRIDGE DPOF EXIT DPOF Press THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES EXIT Press NO. OF COPY Press PRINT 01 COPIES THIS IMAGE The selected picture in a memory card will be printed out up to 99 copies. ALL IMAGES All pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to 99 copies for each picture.
5. Remove the memory printer’s card slot (as from printer to printer 6. Press the Print button card from the camera and insert it into the illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary model. on the printer to start printing. Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
7 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 76 to 78 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.
Removing the SD Card To remove the SD, turn off your camera and open the SD slot cover. Gently push the SD inwards and then release it for the SD to eject. Take the SD card out and close the card slot cover. 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 the SD Card Formatting the SD card erases all files stored in it, including the protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage the card. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert an SD card into the camera. Turn on the camera. Set the camera to Still Image mode. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu. SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME AUTO OFF BEEP Press REALLY WANT TO FORMAT? Press FORMATTING.... FORMAT CANCEL or Press the button to select FORMAT or CANCEL.
• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory Card 1. Insert an SD card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Set the camera to Playback mode. MENU Press ERASE PROTECT AUTO PLAY COPY TO CARD COPY TO CARD Press COPY CANCEL EXIT Press Press PROCESSING.... Please note that you cannot copy pictures or video clips from a memory card to the internal memory. NOTE: • The “NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO COPY” indicator appears on the LCD screen when the current memory card is full.
8 Installing the Software into a Computer • Installing the Software For Windows® Users: PC IMPORTANT! • Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software installation. • The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS. • Please restart the computer after installing the software. IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE) Windows® 98SE needs to install the PDC 5070 Camera Driver for Mass Storage function.
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 PDC 5070 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® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 to edit and print the Pictures. ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 5.0 Picture Editing Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use image-editing program. This program enables users to upload still image and movie clips stored in your camera.
• 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 128MB RAM (512MB recommended) USB Port DirectX 9.
9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer • Before You Transfer Files IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED CD. PLEASE REFER TO “8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”. Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
For Windows® and Macintosh Users: PC Mac • Connecting to Your Computer Connecting with the USB Cable. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera. 4. Turn on the camera and an interface “New Hardware Found” will show on the computer desktop. 5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer automatically. 66 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips For Windows® Users: PC 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the camera Set the camera to Playback mode. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable. Open the Windows® Explorer and then you can see a “Removable Disk” drive. 5. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double click “100MEDIA”. 6. 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.
• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect the connection between the camera and the computer automatically. When connect the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression 5.0 will launch on your desktop automatically. PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect any new photos in the camera. Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer. 68 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
You can select the destination which the photos are copied to. Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button to confirm. Click “OK” to start copying. The photos have been copied to the computer successfully. You can start to use the PhotoImpression 5.0 to edit the photos. Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
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 I receive an error message when I am installing “PDC 5070 Camera Driver”. Problem “PDC 5070 Camera Driver” does not load. Solution Shut down all other applications and attempt to reinstall the driver. Check the USB controller in your BIOS if they are activated.
Symptom Problem Solution I cannot switch on my PDC 5070 Camera after inserting a SD card. The SD card is not inserted all the way in or card slot door is not closed properly. Make sure the SD card is inserted all the way in and close the slot door properly. I press the shutter button but no response. The PDC 5070 camera is processing data. Or The internal memory or SD card memory is full. Wait for this process to complete. Or Delete some images in the internal memory of the camera or in the SD card.
Symptom Problem Solution AVI file cannot be played. DirectX version is lower than 9.0. Or Windows Media Player is not installed in the computer. Install directx 9.0 or above. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/ directx for more detail. Or Please go to http://www.microsoft.com/ windows/windowsmedia/ players.aspx to download the Windows Media Player to play the video clips. The camera is detected by the Windows and works properly. But a driver letter of the Removable disk is not created.
11 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.
12 Appendix • Technical Specifications Picture Resolution Sensor: - 1/1.8 inch - 5.1 Mega Pixels CMOS Lens • • • • LCD Screen 1.5” TFT color panel Built-in Flash • Modes - Flash Off, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On • Range: 3.2 to 6.5 ft (1 to 2 m) Exposure Control - / +1.5 EV in 0.3 increments ISO Speed Auto 74 Type: 6 elements Aperture: F 3.0 / 8.0 Focal Length: f =8.54 mm Focal Distance - Normal Focus: 3.
Shutter Speed Mechanical shutter 1/1000 sec ~ 1/10 sec White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent Storage • Internal Memory: 16MB (11MB for data storage) or 32MB (27MB for data storage) Nand Flash • External Memory: supports SD card up to 1 GB (not included) 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.
Resolution 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Quality 128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD High 72 144 288 1GB SD 576 Normal 112 224 448 896 1280 Low 160 320 640 High 116 232 464 928 Normal 180 360 720 1440 Low 260 520 1040 2080 High 160 320 640 1280 Normal 280 560 1120 2240 Low 400 800 1600 3200 High 816 1632 3264 6528 Normal 1256 2512 5024 10048 Low 1816 3632 7264 14528 Polaroid PDC 5070 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Recordable Video Length Units: Minute Resolution Video clips can be taken 16MB Internal Memory (11MB for data storage) 640 x 480 0.8 320 x 240 2 32MB Internal Memory (27MB for data storage) 640 x 480 1.28 320 x 240 2.6 32MB SD 640 x 480 2 320 x 240 4.8 64MB SD 640 x 480 4 320 x 240 9.6 128MB SD 640 x 480 8 320 x 240 19.2 256MB SD 640 x 480 16 320 x 240 38.4 512MB SD 640 x 480 32 320 x 240 76.8 1GB SD 640 x 480 64 320 x 240 153.
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only) 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the camera from the computer. Go to Start -> Setting -> Control Panel. Double click Add / Remove Programs. In Add / Remove Programs, select “Polaroid Digital Cam” and click the Remove button. 5. Restart the computer.
• Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AAA lithium or rechargeable NiMH. Limit the following activities that reduces battery life: • Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen. • Excessive use of the flash. WARNING! • 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. • Insert the batteries in the correct polarity.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions; • 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 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 or TV before cleaning it.
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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