Instant Digital 
Camera
with ZINK® Zero Ink® Printing Technology
Z340
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
2
Preface 
 2
About this Manual 
4
Safety and Handling Precautions 
4
Using this Manual 
5
Introduction 
5
System Requirements 
5
Main Features 
5
Package Contents 
6
Camera Views 
7
Camera Buttons 
8
Navigation Control 
9
Camera Memory 
10
Getting Started 
10
Inserting the Battery 
Charging the Battery 
10
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card  11
Loading ZINK Paper® 
11
12
Turning the Power On and Off 
12
Initial Settings 
Modes 
12
13
Using the LCD monitor 
13
LCD Monitor Layout 
Changing the LCD Monitor Display 
17
Recording Images, Videos and Voices  18
18
Taking Images 
18
Setting the Zoom Control 
Using Flash 
19
19
Setting the Focus Mode 
20
Using the Function Menu 
Using Voices Recording 
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31
Using the Record Menu 
37
Recording Videos 
Playback 
39
39
Viewing in Single Navigation 
39
Viewing Thumbnails 
40
Zooming images 
Playing Videos 
40
41
Playing Voice Recording 
Playing Voice Memo 
Deleting an Image/Video/Audio 
Playback Menu 
Printing 
Using the Print Mode 
Using the Print Menu 
Using the Setup Menu 
Setting Sounds 
Setting Power Save 
Setting LCD Save 
Setting Date & Time 
Setting Language 
Setting File Numbering 
Setting LCD Brightness 
FW Version 
Setting Memory Kit 
Reset All 
Making Connections 
Connecting the Camera to a PC 
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 
Printing to an External Printer 
Appendix 
About Folder and File Names 
Troubleshooting 
Z340 Technical Specifications 
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Preface
About this Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is 
as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 
•  Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 
 
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
is connected.
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to 
prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O 
devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
•  This device may not cause harmful interference.
•  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
 
undesired operation.
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Trademark Recognition
©2011 PLR IP Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved.
Polaroid and Polaroid & Pixel, Made In Polaroid, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of
PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license. PLR IP Holdings,LLC does not manufacture this
product or provide any Manufacturer’s Warranty or support.
The ZINK® Technology and ZINK® trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc. Used under license.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows 
Operation System. 
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 
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Preface
product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a 
general reference guide for the product.
Product Information
•  Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary 
 
 
•  The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described 
in this manual. Retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit 
 
their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very 
 
 
often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, 
  memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique 
 
 
•  The illustrations in this manual are for the purposes of explanation and may differ from your camera.
•  The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product 
definition and included accessories.
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Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
•  Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
•  Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
•  Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
•  Do not touch the camera lens.
•  Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
•  Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe 
 
the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
feel warm.
for a long period of time.
to the instructions.
other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
Battery Information
•  Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
•  Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using 
 
•  When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to 
 
•  Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera 
 
•  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according 
 
•  Battery temperature protection:  If the camera temperature is over 55C/131F or the lens 
 
•  Battery temperature protection:  If the camera temperature is over 60C/140F or the lens 
 
•  Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries should only be replaced by an adult. 
  Children must be supervised by an adult when they are replacing the batteries.
temperature is over 50C/122F the camera will automatically shutdown
temperature is over 45C/113F the camera will stop movie recording.
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Using this Manual
Symbols used in this manual are explained below
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
This indicates an important message that should be read before using the function.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of your Polaroid Instant Digital Camera.
Capturing and printing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art 
smart camera.
System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following 
system requirements:
For Windows:
•  Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7
•  Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above
•  Memory: 512MB or above
•  HDD space: 200MB or above
•  16bit color display monitor
•  Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
•  USB port and CD-ROM drive
For Macintosh:
•  Power Mac G3 or later
•  Mac OS 10.3.X (X=0~9) ~ 10.6.6 or later
•  Memory: 512MB or above
•  Q.Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above
•  USB port and CD-ROM drive
Main Features
•  14 mega pixels resolution
•  Up to 5x digital zoom
•  2.7 inch color LCD monitor
•  Embedded ZINK enabled printer
•  30MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card
•  Supports up to 4GB on SD card, and up to 32GB on SDHC card
•  Easy-to-use button interface
•  DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
•  Slideshow to review still images
•  USB port to transfer images, videos and audio to your PC
Package Contents
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Digital camera
Rechargeable
battery
Power Adapter and 
Line Cord
USB cable
Hand strap
CD-Rom
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Introduction
Camera Views
Top View
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Bottom View
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Back View
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Front View
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Right View
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Left View
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control
 
 
  
Photo mode
Movie mode
Playback mode
1  LCD release
2  LCD display
3  Power button
4  OK Button/4-way navigation 
 
5  Menu button
6  Function / Delete button
7  Mode Switch
 
 
  
8  Shutter Button
9  Print button
10  Paper tray compartment door
11  Zoom button
12  Tripod screw hole
13.  Lens
14.  Self-timer LED/AF Assist Lamp
15  Flash
16  Paper exit
17  Microphone
18  Paper tray door release
19  Hand/Neck strap connector
20  Battery compartment
21  Memory card/Power adapter/USB 
 
22  Speaker
out compartment
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Camera Buttons
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
Button
Power
Shutter
Description
Press the Power button to turn the power on/off.
Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.
Zoom button
In Photo mode, press the zoom button to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.
In Playback mode, press to zoom in to magnify still image or zoom out to 
enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails.
Menu
Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.
Function/Delete
In Photo and Movie mode, press to enter function menu.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
Print
In Photo and Playback mode, press to enter the Print mode.
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