12.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Table of Contents
1 Preface. .....................................................................................6
  • About this Manual ....................................................................6
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance .............6
Declaration of Conformity  ......................................................7
Trademark Recognition ...........................................................7
  • Safety and Handling Precautions  ...............................................7
Camera Information  ..............................................................7
Battery Information  ...............................................................8
2 Introduction ................................................................................9
  • System Requirements  ..............................................................9
  • Main Features  .......................................................................10
  • Package Contents  .................................................................11
  • Camera Views .......................................................................12
  • Camera Buttons .....................................................................14
  • Navigation Control  .................................................................14
  • Notifications ..........................................................................15
LED Indicators .....................................................................16
Operation Sound..................................................................17
  • Camera Memory .....................................................................17
Internal memory ..................................................................17
External storage.................................................... ..............17
3 Getting Started .........................................................................18
  • Attaching the Wrist Strap  .......................................................18
  • Inserting the Battery.. .............................................................18
  • Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .. ......................................19
  • Charging the Battery  ..............................................................20
  • Turning the Power On and Off . ...............................................21
  • Initial Settings  .......................................................................21
Setting the Language ...........................................................21
Setting the Date & Time ............    .......................................21
  • Modes ..................................................................................23
Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode  ..............23
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4 Using the LCD Monitor ...............................................................24 
  • LCD Monitor Layout  ...............................................................24
Record Mode Screen Layout ..................................................24
Playback Mode Screen Layout ...............................................26
Changing the LCD Monitor Display  ........................................29
5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices ..........................................31
  • Taking Photos section . ...........................................................31 
  • Using the Stabilizer .................................................................32 
  • Setting the Zoom Control  .......................................................32 
  • Using Flash  ...........................................................................33
  • Using Macro   ........................................................................34
  • Using the Function Menu   .......................................................35
My Mode  ...........................................................................35
Resolution ..........................................................................36
Quality ...............................................................................36
EV Compensation  ...............................................................37
White Balance   ...................................................................37
ISO  ...................................................................................38
Metering .............................................................................38
Color Mode  ........................................................................39
  • Using the Record Menu  ..........................................................40
Record Menu  ......................................................................40
Setting the Scene Mode  ......................................................41
Selecting the Smile Detection Mode  ......................................44
Selecting the Blink Detection Mode ........................................44
Selecting the Photo Stitch Mode  ...........................................44
Setting the Drive Mode  ........................................................45
Setting the AEB  ..................................................................46
Setting the AF Area  ............................................................47
Setting the AF Lamp  ...........................................................47
Setting Sharpness  ...............................................................48
Setting Saturation   ..............................................................48
Setting Contrast  .................................................................49
Setting the Digital Zoom  ......................................................49
Setting the Date Stamp  .......................................................50
Setting Auto Review  ...........................................................51
  • Recording Movies ...................................................................52
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Setting the Movie Size  ........................................................52
YouTube Mode   ..................................................................53
• Recording Voices. ......................................................................54
 
 
6 Playback ..................................................................................55 
  • Viewing in Single Navigation ....................................................55 
  • Viewing thumbnails  ...............................................................56 
  • Zooming images  ....................................................................57 
  • Playing Movies  ......................................................................57
 
  To capture screenshot image from a movie clip ......................58 
  • Playing Voice Recording ..........................................................58
  • Playing Voice Memo  ..............................................................59 
  • Deleting an Image/Video/Audio  ...............................................59
 
  Using the Delete Button  ......................................................59 
  • Playback Menu .. ....................................................................60
Slideshow  ..........................................................................61
Delete ................................................................................62
Protect   .............................................................................64
Red Eye Correction  .............................................................66
Voice Memo .......................................................................67
Photo Edit   .........................................................................68
D-Lighting   .........................................................................69
Rotate  ...............................................................................70
Trim ...................................................................................71
Resize ................................................................................72
Startup Image  ....................................................................73
DPOF .................................................................................73
PictBridge ...........................................................................75
7 Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................76 
  • Setting Sounds  .....................................................................77
  • Setting Power Save ................................................................78
  • Setting Date & Time  ..............................................................78
  • Setting Language  ..................................................................79
  • Setting File Numbering ............................................................79
  • Setting TV Out .......................................................................79
  • Setting LCD Brightness  ..........................................................80
  • Setting LCD Save  ..................................................................80
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  • Setting Memory Kit  ...............................................................80 
  • Reset All  ..............................................................................80 
8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................81 
  • Software Included with Your Camera ........................................81 
  • Installing the Software ............................................................82
  • Uninstalling Polaroid t1234 Camera Driver  ................................83
  • Fast and Easy YouTube™ Upload  .............................................83
9 Making Connections ..................................................................84 
  • Connecting the Camera to a TV  ..............................................84 
  • Connecting the Camera a PC  ..................................................85
  • Connecting the Camera to a Printer  .........................................85 
10 Appendix ................................................................................86 
  • About Folder and File Names  ..................................................86
Folder Structure ...................................................................86
File Naming .........................................................................87
11 Troubleshooting ......................................................................88
12 Getting Help ...........................................................................89
  • Polaroid Online Services ..........................................................89 
  • ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................89
13 Specifications .........................................................................90
   • Specifications .........................................................................90 
   • Camera Default Setting ...........................................................92
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1 Preface
• About this Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. 
Allinformation  presented  is  as  accurate  as  possible  but  is  subject  to 
change without notice.
Copyright
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All 
rights  are  reserved.  No  part  of  this  manual  may  be  reproduced  by  any 
mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written 
permission of the manufacturer.
© Copyright 2009
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 
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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 undersired operation.
Trademark Recognition
Windows  98/2000/ME/XP  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. 
All  other  companies  or  product  names  are  trademarks  or  registered 
trademarks of their respective companies.
• 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.
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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 other types of battery or charger may 
damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
•   When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted 
correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the 
product and possibly cause an explosion.
•   When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal 
for the camera body to feel warm.
•   Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you 
are going to store the camera for a long period of time.
Need help with your digital camera?
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