10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
i1037
User’s Manual
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Product Overview
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1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Self-timer LED
4. Stabilizer
5. Power button
6. Speaker
7. USB/AV port
8. LensMicrophone
9. Microphone
10. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
11. Playback mode button
12. Power / Auto Focus LED
13. Macro / VLeft button
14. Stop / Down button
15. Menu button
16. Zoom in button
17. Wrist strap holder
18. Play / Pause / Up button
19. Flash / Right button
20. Set / Display button
21. Mode / Scene button
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23. Tripod mount
24. Battery
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ......................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 3
1 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 6
• Camera Package Contents ...................................................................... 7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ....................................................................... 8
• Installing the Batteries ............................................................................ 8
• Using Your Batteries ............................................................................... 9
• Checking the Battery Level .................................................................... 10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................................. 10
2 Camera Settings ...................................................................................... 11
• Checking Camera Status ...................................................................... 11
• Capture Modes .................................................................................... 11
• Playback Mode .................................................................................... 15
• Camera Modes .................................................................................... 16
• Capture Modes .................................................................................... 17
• How to Navigate Menus ....................................................................... 18
• Setup Menu ....................................................................................... 19
• Adjusting the Sounds ........................................................................... 20
• Selecting Auto Review Period ................................................................ 21
• Power Saving Settings ......................................................................... 22
• Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 23
• Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 24
• File No. Reset Setting ........................................................................... 25
• Choosing a Startup Image .................................................................... 26
• Formatting the Internal Memory ............................................................ 28
• Selecting the Battery Type .................................................................... 29
• Resetting to Default Settings ................................................................ 30
• Turning the Information Display On/Off ................................................... 31
3 Taking Pictures ....................................................................................... 33
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ............................................................. 33
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode .............................................................. 35
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes .................................. 36
• Using the Q Mode ................................................................................ 38
• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................................. 39
• Setting ASM Mode .............................................................................. 41
• Setting Self-timer ................................................................................. 43
• Taking Continuous Pictures ................................................................... 44
• Zoom Feature ..................................................................................... 44
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• Setting the Image Size and Quality ......................................................... 46
• Setting Light Metering ......................................................................... 47
• Setting White Balance .......................................................................... 48
• Setting the ISO ................................................................................... 49
• Setting Exposure Compensation ............................................................. 50
• Setting the AEB .................................................................................. 51
• Setting the Highlight ........................................................................... 51
• Setting the Sharpness ......................................................................... 52
• Setting the Photo Effect. ...................................................................... 53
• Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off ......................................................... 54
• Setting Camera Shake Warning h Feature ............................................... 55
• Setting Face Tracking ........................................................................... 56
• Setting Smile Capture ........................................................................... 57
• Setting Photo Frame ............................................................................. 58
• Setting AF Lamp .................................................................................. 60
4 Recording Movie Clips .............................................................................. 61
• Recording Movie Clips ......................................................................... 61
• Setting the Movie Size .......................................................................... 61
• Setting the You Tube Mode ................................................................... 62
5 Recording Audio Clips .............................................................................. 63
• Voice REC Clip ................................................................................... 63
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ....................................... 63
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ............................................................ 65
• Reviewing Pictures .............................................................................. 65
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture .......................................... 65
• Rotating the Displayed Picture .............................................................. 66
• Changing the Image Effect .................................................................... 67
• Changing the Image Size ...................................................................... 68
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail .............................. 69
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ................................................ 69
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen........................................................ 71
• Playing Audio Clips .............................................................................. 71
• Playing a Voice Memo .......................................................................... 72
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Movie and Audio Clips .......................... 73
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ................................................ 74
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV .............................................. 75
7 Print Settings .......................................................................................... 77
• About PictBridge .................................................................................. 77
• Resetting to Default Settings ................................................................ 83
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• About DPOF ....................................................................................... 84
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ............................................................ 86
• Using the SD Card ............................................................................... 86
• Formatting a SD card .......................................................................... 89
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ........................ 90
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer..................................................... 91
• Installing the Software .......................................................................... 91
• Software Included with Your Camera ..................................................... 93
• Computer System Requirements ............................................................ 94
• Fast and Easy YouTube™ Upload ............................................................ 95
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .................................. 96
• Before Transferring Files ....................................................................... 96
• Connecting to Your Computer ............................................................... 96
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................................ 97
11 Troubleshooting Problems ....................................................................... 99
12 Getting Help ....................................................................................... 102
• Polaroid Online Services ...................................................................... 102
• Software Help ................................................................................... 102
13 Appendix ............................................................................................ 103
• Technical specifications ...................................................................... 103
• Uninstalling Polaroid i1037 Driver (PC only) ........................................... 105
• Camera Default Settings ..................................................................... 106
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ......................................................... 108
• Regulatory Information ....................................................................... 108
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i1037 digital camera for
your imaging needs. The i1037 comes equipped with a powerful 10.0
Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.7-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics
and many manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i1037 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 6.3 inches to
infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (Auto, Red-eye, Always On, Slow Sync
and Flash Off).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.
• Large 2.7 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our customer service help number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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• Camera Package Contents
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Schnellanleitung
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
i1037
Quick Start Guide
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid i1037 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft MediaImpression™: (PC/Mac)
ArcSoft Print Creations® (PC/Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC/Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
Wrist Strap
2 x AA Batteries
USB Cable
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline
on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 9.
1. Open the camera’s battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
illustrated.
correctly.
3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then
sliding it towards the camera to lock.
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