Polaroid Digital Camera PDC 3070 User Manual

PDC 3070  
Digital Camera  
User Guide  
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1. Flash/Previous button  
2. Quality/Next button  
3. Shutter button  
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POLAROID  
DIGITAL  
CAMERA  
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1. Battery compartment  
2. Hand strap holder  
3. Tripod mount  
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1. SD slot  
2. Microphone  
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Table of Contents  
1 Getting Started ...........................................................................6  
• What can I do with my Camera?...............................................6  
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures? ....................................6  
• What can I do with my Audio Clips and Video Clips?...................7  
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................7  
• Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................8  
• Installing the Batteries.............................................................8  
• Turning the Camera On and Off................................................9  
• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................9  
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery........................................ 10  
2 Camera Setting......................................................................... 11  
• Checking Camera Status........................................................ 11  
• Setting the Display Language ................................................. 12  
• Setting Date and Time........................................................... 13  
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off .............................................. 14  
3 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 15  
• Taking a Picture.................................................................... 15  
• Setting the Picture Quality ..................................................... 15  
• Setting the Picture Size ......................................................... 16  
• Setting the Flash Mode.......................................................... 17  
• Zoom in and out................................................................... 17  
• Setting Self-timer.................................................................. 18  
• Setting the Date Stamp ......................................................... 19  
• Setting the Exposure Compensation ....................................... 20  
• Setting the White Balance...................................................... 21  
• Setting Sharpness................................................................. 22  
• Setting Frequency................................................................. 23  
• Reviewing the Pictures .......................................................... 23  
• Zooming the Displayed Picture ............................................... 23  
• Rotate the Displayed Picture ................................................. 24  
• Protecting/Unprotecting the Pictures from Deletion ................... 25  
• Deleting One Picture or All Pictures......................................... 26  
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4 Recording Audio and Video Clips................................................. 27  
• Recording Audio Clips .......................................................... 27  
• Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 28  
• Playback Video Clips on LCD Screen....................................... 28  
• Protecting/Unprotecting Audio Clip(s) and Video Clip(s) ............. 29  
• Deleting One Audio Clip or Video Clip...................................... 31  
• Using the SD (Secure Digital) ................................................. 33  
• Formatting Memory............................................................... 35  
5 Installing the Software into a Computer ....................................... 36  
• Installing the Software .......................................................... 36  
• Software included with Your Camera ...................................... 38  
• Computer System Requirements............................................. 39  
6 Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips To Your Computer...... 40  
• Before Transferring Pictures ................................................... 40  
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 40  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures, Audio Clips and Video Clips on PC.41  
• TransferringandViewingthePictures, AudioClipsandVideoClipsonMac..41  
7 Using the Camera as a Web Cam ................................................ 42  
• Setting up NetMeeting™......................................................... 42  
• Start NetMeeting™ ................................................................ 42  
8 Troubleshooting Problems........................................................... 43  
9 Getting Help ............................................................................. 45  
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ............................................... 45  
• Customer Support................................................................. 45  
• ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 45  
10 Appendix................................................................................ 46  
• Technical Specifications ........................................................ 46  
• Capacity of SD card.............................................................. 47  
• Using Your Batteries ............................................................. 48  
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................ 48  
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only).................................. 48  
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 49  
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1 Getting Started  
• What can I do with my Camera?  
Capture  
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store  
pictures, audio clips and video clips to the  
internal memory or a SD.  
Set Up  
Select various camera and video recording  
settings.  
Communicate  
Use the camera as a web camera.  
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?  
View  
View pictures on the LCD screen or on  
a computer using the Arcsoft® software  
supplied.  
Save  
Save pictures to the computer memory by  
Mass Storage interface.  
Communicate  
Send the pictures over the Internet to  
family and friends.  
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• What can I do with my Audio Clips and Video Clips?  
Playback  
Playback audio clips and video clips on  
a computer using the Windows® Media  
Player or other Media software supplied.  
Save  
Save audio clips and video clips to the  
computer memory by Mass Storage  
interface.  
Communicate  
Send the audio clips and video clips over  
the Internet to family and friends.  
• Camera Package Contents  
Digital Imaging Products  
201 Burlington Road  
Bedford, MA 01730-1434  
The CD-ROM includes  
Polaroid PDC 3070 Camera (PC)  
PhotoImpression™ 4.0 (PC & Mac)  
MicroSoft NetMeeting™ (PC)  
Adobe Acrobat Reader (PC & Mac)  
User’s manual in PDF format.  
Registration Card  
PDC 3070  
PDC 3070  
Quick Start Guide  
Guía Rápida de Inicio  
Guide de Démarrage rapide  
ML 0403  
Part no.: OM837657 R1  
Printed in China  
4 x AAA Alkaline  
Quick Guide  
Pouch  
Hand Strap  
USB Cable  
Batteries  
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• Attaching the Hand Strap  
• Installing the Batteries  
4 x AAA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product. For more  
guidelines on battery usage, please see Using your batteries.  
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.  
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Power button  
• Turning the Camera On and Off  
Status LED  
To turn on the camera, fully press and hold the  
Power button until the Status LED turns green.  
When LCD screen comes on, the Status LED will  
be off. Press and hold the Power button again,  
“Good Bye” will show on the LCD screen and the  
camera will be 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.  
Batteries have adequate power.  
Batteries need to be replaced.  
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• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery  
Your camera is designed to switch off automatically after 60 seconds  
(default setting) of inactivity. You can change the Auto Power Off setting  
by the following steps:  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Or set the Mode selector to Playback mode.  
Press  
Press  
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2 Camera Setting  
• Checking Camera Status  
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera  
settings are active. If feature icon is not displayed, that particular feature  
is not activated.  
Picture Quality  
Camera Status  
SD Card inserted  
Pictures can be taken  
Other Features  
Fine Quality  
Self-Timer On  
Normal Quality  
Auto Flash Mode  
Image size  
Still Picture  
Locked file  
Unlocked file  
Flash Mode On  
2048 X 1536  
Flash Mode Off  
Video Mode  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
800 X 600  
Full  
Low  
Audio Mode  
NOTE:  
Some settings will remain even after the camera is turned off, e.g. Image  
Quality/Image Size/Flash Mode/Auto off/Date and time/Date stamp/  
Frequency/Display Language settings.  
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• Setting the Display Language  
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD  
screen.  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
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• Setting Date and Time  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once). Use Previous or Next button to select a field, such as  
year, month, day, hour, minute, second. Use the Up or Down buttons to  
adjust the value in the field. Press the OK button after all fields are set.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press Previous  
or Next button  
to shift to the  
item  
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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off  
You can turn the beep sound on and off under this setting. When the beep  
sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
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3 Taking Pictures  
• Taking a Picture  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Capture  
mode (the Status LED blinks once).  
3. Frame your subject using the LCD  
screen or viewfinder.  
POLAROID  
DIGITAL  
4. Press the Shutter button to take a  
picture. Status LED will be on and  
a beep will sound. Hold the camera  
steady until the conclusion of the  
beep. The end of the beep indicates  
the picture has been taken.  
CAMERA  
• Setting the Picture Quality  
A digital picture’s quality depends on both its resolution and the JPEG file  
compression that the camera applies when you take the picture. Resolution  
refers to the number of pixel in a digital picture. Higher resolution and less  
compression makes better quality which occupies more memory space.  
Smaller size pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger  
size and fine quality are better for printing.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once).  
3. Press the Quality button will alter the picture quality setting.  
Fine -  
high resolution and fine quality are good for printing  
photo.  
Normal -low resolution and normal quality are efficient for email or  
posting to web.  
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• Setting the Picture Size  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Here are the approximate number of pictures you can expect the camera to  
hold at each setting based on 8MB / 16MB optional internal memory. You  
can expand the memory with SD, please refer to Capacity of SD Card.  
Internal  
Fine quality  
Normal quality  
Resolution  
memory  
2048 x1536 pixels  
5
11  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
1280 x 960 pixels  
9
20  
30  
86  
16  
39  
8MB  
14  
36  
9
800 x 600 pixels  
2048 x1536 pixels  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
20  
27  
68  
16MB  
1280 x 960 pixels  
800 x 600 pixels  
58  
157  
NOTE:  
Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of trees in  
autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and  
quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures you can store on a memory card  
may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only.  
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• 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 Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once).  
3. Press Flash button to cycle through the flash mode until the one you  
want is shown on the LCD screen.  
Auto Flash mode, the flash fires automatically as needed. Use this  
setting to take most of the pictures.  
Flash mode on, the flash fires for every picture. Use this setting  
indoors in low light.  
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. If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your  
pictures will be too dark.  
Please note that when flash mode is selected, the Status LED turns green  
and blinks until the flash finishes charging, then the Status LED will be on  
until pressing Shutter button to take a picture.  
• Zoom in and out  
Your camera is designed to have 3X digital Zoom. This feature lets you  
“zoom” in on the central area of a photo and photograph only the enlarged  
portion of the picture. Digital zoom applies to only one photo at a time. To  
Zoom in and out the picture, press Down/Up button.  
NOTE:  
This feature is available in Capture and Playback mode.  
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• Setting Self-timer  
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function which will allow you to  
take picture with the 10 seconds build in timer.  
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2
Turn on the camera.  
Set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
The icon  
appears on LCD screen. Press Shutter  
Press  
button to perform self-timer. A timer appears in the  
center of LCD screen and the camera beeps indicating  
self-timer is activating.  
NOTE:  
Self-timer feature is only applied to next picture. When  
self-timer is activated, status LED turns green, while the  
self-timer LED turns red and blinks slowly for 8 seconds,  
then blinks quickly for 2 seconds before the picture is  
taken. Please place the camera on a flat surface or use  
a tripod.  
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• Setting the Date Stamp  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
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• Setting the Exposure Compensation  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
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.  
NOTE:  
• A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit  
subjects. A lower EV value is best for dark-colored subjects and for shooting  
outdoors on a clear day.  
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not  
be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure  
compensation.  
• Exposure compensation returns to its standard default setting (AUTO) after  
you turn off and turn on the camera again.  
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• Setting the White Balance  
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a  
subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
White balance returns to its default setting (AUTO) after you turn off the  
camera and turn it on again.  
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• Setting Sharpness  
Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject  
in pictures.  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
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 an 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.  
NOTE:  
Sharpness returns to its standard default setting (NORMAL) after you turn off  
the camera and turn it on again.  
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• Setting Frequency  
In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit  
the lighting frequency, for US, set the frequency to 60Hz, for Europe, set  
the frequency to 50Hz.  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
• Reviewing the Pictures  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks  
once).  
3. Press Previous and Next button to view the pictures taken.  
• Zooming the Displayed Picture  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks  
once).  
3. Press Down button  
4. Press Up button  
to zoom in.  
to zoom out.  
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• Rotate the Displayed Picture  
This function enables you to view the picture taken at a better angle.  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
This function only keeps the picture rotated while the camera is on. The  
picture will return to its original angle after the camera is turned off.  
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• Protecting/Unprotecting the Pictures from Deletion  
Following the steps below to protect a picture:  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
When a picture is protected, the  
icon will appear. To unprotect the  
protected picture, please repeat the above steps and select “UNLOCK”. The  
icon will appear.  
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• Deleting One Picture or All Pictures  
Following the steps below to delete one picture:  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
• The protected file(s) can not be deleted.  
• To delete all the pictures, please repeat the above  
steps and select “ALL”. All unprotected files  
(pictures, audio and video clips) in the current  
memory will be deleted.  
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4 Recording Audio and Video Clips  
• Recording Audio Clips  
1. Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
2. Set the camera to Audio mode by the following steps.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
3. Press Shutter button to start, if you want to stop, press the Shutter  
button again. Please note that recording time displays on LCD screen.  
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• Recording Video Clips  
1. Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Capture mode (the Status  
LED blinks once).  
2. Set the camera to Video mode by the following steps.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.  
4. Press Shutter button to start, if you want to stop, press the Shutter  
button again.  
NOTE:  
The recording time displays on the LCD screen will increase and the status  
LED turns green while recording video clip.  
• Playback Video Clips on LCD Screen  
IMPORTANT!  
Audio clips can only be played in PC/Mac when connected to the computer.  
Please refer to Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips to Your Computer  
for further detail.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks  
once).  
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3. The LCD screen shows “PLAY AVI YES NO” indicating whether to play the  
latest video clip or not. Press the OK button to play the latest video clip.  
4. You also can use the Down button to select “NO”and press the OK  
button to cancel playing the latest video clip. Then use the Up and  
Down buttons to select the video clip you want to playback.  
NOTE:  
There is no sound during video playback as it has no built-in speaker.  
• Protecting/Unprotecting Audio Clip(s) and Video Clip(s)  
Following the steps below to protect an Audio Clip:  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks  
once).  
3. Use Previous or Next button to select the audio clip you want to  
protect.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
When an Audio clip is protected, the  
protected Audio clip, please repeat the above steps and select “UNLOCK”.  
The icon will appear.  
icon will appear. To unprotect the  
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Following the steps below to protect a Video Clip:  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks  
once).  
3. Use Previous or Next button to select the video clip you want to  
protect.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
When a Video clip is protected, the  
icon will appear. To unprotect the  
protected Video clip, please repeat the above steps and select “UNLOCK”.  
The icon will appear.  
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• Deleting One Audio Clip or Video Clip  
Deleting One Audio Clip  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks  
once).  
3. Use Previous or Next button to select the video clip you want to  
delete.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
• The protected file(s) can not be deleted.  
• Please note that selecting “ALLwill delete all unprotected files (pictures,  
audio and video clips) in the current memory.  
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Deleting One Video Clip  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Set the Mode selector to Playback mode (the Status LED blinks  
once).  
3. Use Previous or Next button to select the audio clip you want to  
delete.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
NOTE:  
• The protected file(s) can not be deleted.  
• Please note that selecting “ALLwill delete all unprotected files (pictures,  
audio and video clips) in the current memory.  
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• Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card  
Your camera comes with 8MB / 16MB optional built-in Nand flash memory  
for storing pictures, audio clips and video clips as you record them. You  
can expand the memory using a commercially available SD (up to 256MB).  
The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically  
saves pictures, audio clips or video clips accordingly. Note that you  
cannot save pictures, audio clips or video clips to the built-in Nand flash  
memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conflict with  
the PDC 3070 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be  
distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the PDC 3070 camera. We  
strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the SD  
camera. We will not guarantee any valuable data or files (other than PDC  
3070 camera’s) in your SD card.  
• 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.  
Memory card precautions:  
1. Use only a SD memory card with this camera. Proper operation is not  
guaranteed when any other type of card is used.  
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause  
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back  
up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive, etc.).  
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal  
operation by formatting it. However, we recommend that you always  
take along with you more than one memory card whenever using the  
camera far away from your home or office.  
4. We recommend that you format a memory card when using it for the  
first time, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of  
abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was used  
in another digital camera or other devices.  
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Inserting a SD (not included)  
Turn off the camera and open the SD slot cover as illustrated. Insert the  
SD ensuring the card is inserted the correct position as illustrated. On the  
inner side of the SD slot cover, there is a diagram showing the proper  
insertion orientation.  
Notched corner  
of SD card  
NOTE:  
The camera will turn off automatically if you insert the SD card while the  
camera is turned on.  
Removing the SD (not included)  
To remove the SD, turn off your camera , open the SD slot cover, gently  
push the SD inwards and then release it for the SD to eject. Take the SD  
out and close the card slot cover.  
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• Formatting Memory  
Turn on the camera, set the Mode selector to Playback mode  
Press  
Press  
Press  
IMPORTANT!  
• Formatting the internal memory and a SD erases all the pictures, audio and  
video clips, including protected ones.  
• 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 a format operation can not be recovered. Make sure you  
do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before you format  
it.  
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5 Installing the Software into a Computer  
• Installing the Software  
For Windows® Users:  
PC  
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)  
On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the PDC 3070  
Driver. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting  
the camera to the PC.  
IMPORTANT!  
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re  
watching video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver.  
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)  
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures, video clips or  
audio clips. No need to install the driver. But if you want to use NetMeeting™  
function, please install the driver first.  
IMPORTANT! – If the computer requests you to install the Windows® system  
disk during the software installation, place the Windows® CD into the  
computer CD-ROM drive or insert the PDC 3070 driver CD to the CD-Rom  
drive. If PDC 3070 driver CD is inserted, please set the path to “CD-Rom drive  
\software\Driver\Sysfile”. The computer will install the necessary files from  
the CD automatically. When the Windows® software appears to have finished  
the operation, close the Windows® screen. Remove the Windows® CD and  
store safely.  
NOTE:  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ is already bundled with Windows® 2000 and XP OS.  
Users using Windows® 2000 or XP do not need to install this software from  
the CD-ROM.  
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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.  
Open & Close  
4. With the mouse, click on each software  
interface button in turn and follow the on  
screen instructions.  
NOTE:  
If the setup screen doesn’t appear after  
loading the CD, then you can manually start  
it by double-clicking the “My Computer”  
Icon on your desktop, then double-clicking  
the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the  
CD-ROM window opens, double-click the  
“INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.  
Mac  
For Macintosh Users:  
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on your  
computer.  
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.  
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.  
4. Install the software included.  
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• Software included with Your Camera  
PDC 3070 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™ 4.0 to edit and print the  
Pictures.  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 4.0 Picture Editing Software  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use image-editing program. This  
program enables users to upload still image and movie clips store in your  
camera. You could also edit and retouch your photos, then add special  
effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates.  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ also includes a wide variety of printing  
options.  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ Web Cam software  
NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the  
Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features let you communicate  
with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based  
application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files,  
use the text-based chat program, and much more. Using your PC and the  
Internet, you can now hold face-to-face conversations with friends and  
family around the world.  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Reading Software  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document  
format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in and  
submit Adobe PDF forms online.  
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• Computer System Requirements  
For acceptable picture transfer and editing performance, we recommend  
the following minimum requirements;  
PC  
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  
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Standard mouse and keyboard  
• Stereo speakers  
• DirectX 8.0 or above  
Mac  
For Macintosh Users  
• PowerPC® Processor  
• Mas OS Version 9.2~X  
• USB Port  
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
• 150MB Free disk space  
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Standard mouse and keyboard  
• Stereo speakers  
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6 Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips To Your Computer  
• Before Transferring Pictures  
IMPORTANT! -  
Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the software  
from the CD.  
For Windows® and Macintosh Users:  
Mac  
PC  
• Connecting to Your Computer  
Connecting with the USB Cable.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Plug the labelled end  
on your computer.  
of the USB cable into the socket marked  
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.  
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PC  
For Windows® Users:  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures, Audio Clips and Video  
Clips on PC  
1. Turn on the camera  
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
3. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.  
4. 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, video clips and audio clips are in the “100MEDIA”  
folder. Highlight the pictures, video clips or audio clips and drag them  
to a folder of your choice. You can also create sub-folders to group  
them or use the Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures or  
video / audio clips.  
Mac  
For Macintosh Users:  
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures, Audio Clips and Video  
Clips on Mac  
NOTE:  
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.  
1. Turn on the camera  
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.  
3. Connect the camera with Mac via USB cable, the systems will  
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive named “untitled”.  
NOTE:  
This Drive name will be varied from different version of Mac OS system.  
4. Double click the folder “untitled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.  
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” to enter sub-folder “100MEDIA”.  
6. You can copy the pictures, audio clips and video clips from this folder  
“100MEDIA” and paste to the hard disk.  
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7 Using the Camera as a Web Cam  
• Setting up NetMeeting™  
NOTE:  
Set the camera to Capture mode before starting NetMeeting™.  
1.Connect your PDC 3070 to the USB cable on one end.  
2.Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC on the other end.  
3.When it is the first time to use the camera as a “Web Cam”. The  
Windows may prompt the user to insert the Windows system disk.  
Please insert the PDC 3070 driver CD or the Windows CD into the CD-  
ROM drive to install the requested files.  
4.Put your PDC 3070 on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface.  
5.Connect your Microphone and your Speaker to your audio card’s Mic in  
jack and Speaker out jack respectively.  
• Start NetMeeting™  
NOTE:  
For Windows® XP / 2000 users who use NetMeeting™ for the first time, Go to  
Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow the on-screen set  
up instruction to set up NetMeeting™.  
1.Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the  
“NetMeeting” icon from the Windows® Start Menu.  
2.If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select  
the “Help” under the menu bar and choose the topic you need. You  
can also refer to the Polaroid “EASY TO USE GUIDE TO MICROSOFT®  
NETMEETING™” or visit the website:  
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8 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  
3070 Camera Driver”.  
Problem  
Solution  
“PDC 3070 Camera Driver” Shut down all other applications  
does not load.  
and attempt to reinstall the  
driver.  
Check the USB controller in  
your BIOS if they are activated.  
If these do not work, contact  
your national customer support  
representative.  
Connection failure or the  
camera is not set to Cap-  
ture Mode.  
Check all cable connections are  
secured or set the camera to  
Playback Mode.  
I cannot upload images to  
the PC.  
The camera is set to the Set the camera to Playback  
Capture mode.  
mode.  
I cannot run the PDC 3070 Conflict with another  
If you have any other camera  
installed on your computer,  
remove the camera and its  
driver completely from your  
system to avoid conflict with  
PDC 3070.  
Camera Driver.  
camera driver capture  
device.  
I cannot upload the images  
from the internal memory  
of the PDC 3070 camera  
to PC.  
The SD card is inserted The memory card has a higher  
inside the SD card slot.  
priority than the internal  
memory for image storage,  
image transfer or deletion.  
I cannot switch on my  
PDC 3070 Camera after  
inserting a SD card.  
The SD card is not inserted Make sure the SD card is  
all the way in or card slot inserted all the way in and  
door is not closed properly.  
close the slot door properly.  
I press the shutter button The PDC 3070 camera is Wait for this process to  
but no response.  
processing data.  
Or  
complete.  
Or  
The internal memory or SD Delete some images in the  
card memory is full.  
internal memory of the camera  
or SD.  
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Symptom  
The Flash icon and the  
Problem  
Solution  
The PDC 3070 Camera Wait for the flash icon on the status  
image counter on the LCD is processing the image LCD to stop flashing and then take  
is flashing after I took my and recharging the flash another image.  
last image using the Flash unit.  
Mode.  
Theremaybeamomentary Hold your PDC 3070 camera  
delay between pressing steadily until you hear a “beep”  
the shutter button and the which indicates the exposure is  
I get a blurred image when  
uploading my images to  
my computer.  
actual exposure.  
completed.  
The battery indicator icon This means there is You need to change the new  
on the 1.4” LCD screen  
will go “blank”.  
insufficient power.  
batteries.  
My image quality is  
grainy.  
You may have selected  
the wrong camera  
frequency setting.  
Using the different frequency  
setting.  
Pal for 50 Hz  
NTSC for 60 Hz  
The auto installation file Go to the computer desktop,  
My CD installation wizard  
does not work.  
is switched to off.  
Or  
Right click on “My Computer”.  
Click “Properties”. Select “Device  
Manager”. Double click on “CD-  
ROM”, double click on "CD-R"  
(Normally the manufacturer’s  
name). Click on " Setting “. Ensure  
"Auto insert notification " is ticked  
and the " disconnect " is ticked.  
If you change the settings the  
computer will ask you to restart  
your PC. Click " Yes " (Only for  
Windows® 98SE & Me user)  
The CD ROM is  
disconnected.  
The LCD on my PDC 3070  
Camera has frozen when  
you insert a SD card into  
your PDC 3070 camera.  
No response from any of Ensure you only use a new or  
the function buttons.  
formatted SD card for use with your  
PDC 3070 camera.  
No web camera function. The camera is set to  
Set the camera to Capture mode  
Or  
Install the PDC 3070 Driver.  
Playback mode  
Or  
Have not installed the  
PDC 3070 Driver.  
DirectX version is lower Install directx 8.0 or above. Visit  
AVI file cannot be played.  
than 8.0  
more detail.  
When connect the camera PDC 3070 driver  
InserttheWindowsCDorPDC3070  
driverCD.IfPDC3070driverCDis  
inserted,pleasesetthepathtoCD-Rom  
drive\software\Driver\Sysfile”.And  
continuetheinstallation.  
to the PC in Capture  
installation has not  
mode, Windows prompt to completed.  
insert system disk.  
Please also refer to the help files & User Guide that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information  
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9 Getting Help  
• Polaroid-digital Online Services  
• Customer Support  
Questions? Need Help? Call us at 1-877-388-3779 (USA),  
1-866-722-0866 (Mexico), 1-888-235-0808 (Canada).  
Monday thru Friday, 10 am-7 pm EST and Sat 10 am-4 pm  
• ArcSoft Software Help  
For North America  
For South & Central America  
Tel: 1-510-979+5520  
ArcSoft HQ Support Center  
(Fremont California, CA)  
Tel: 1-800-762-8657  
(toll free number)  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
For China  
For Japan  
ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing)  
Tel: 8610-6849-1368  
Fax: 8610-6849-1367  
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)  
Tel: +81-03-3834-5256  
Fax: +81-03-5816-4730  
arcsoft  
E-mail: [email protected] and  
For Oceania  
For Europe/Middle East/  
Africa & Rest of the World  
ArcSoft Europe Support Center  
(Ireland)  
Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087  
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001  
ArcSoft Australian Support Center  
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales)  
Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888  
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728  
questions (FAQ’s).  
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10 Appendix  
• Technical Specifications  
• Internal Memory: 8MB / 16MB optional NAND FLASH  
• External Memory: support SD memory card up to 256MB (not included)  
• Still Picture Resolution (based  
on 8MB / 16MB optional  
internal memory):  
Internal  
Fine quality  
Normal quality  
Resolution  
memory  
2048 x1536 pixels  
5
11  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
1280 x 960 pixels  
9
20  
30  
86  
16  
39  
8MB  
14  
36  
9
800 x 600 pixels  
2048 x1536 pixels  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
20  
27  
68  
16MB  
1280 x 960 pixels  
800 x 600 pixels  
58  
157  
• Video Clip:  
• Unlimited when connected to the computer via video capture software  
• Limited when using the 8MB / 16MB optional internal memory :  
Approximately 1.5 minutes / 3 minutes in QVGA mode 10fps @ 320 X 240 pixel  
• Using SD card:  
16 M - Approx. 3 minutes  
32 M - Approx. 8 minutes  
64 M - Approx. 16 minutes  
128 M - Approx. 32 minutes  
256 M - Approx. 64 minutes  
• Audio Clip:  
8KHZ, 4bit, Approximately 30 minutes / 60 minutes based on 8MB / 16MB  
optional internal memory  
• File Format:  
• Still Picture - Compression in JPEG format after download to PC via USB  
(depend on application used)  
• Video Clip - AVI format  
• Audio Clip - WAV format  
• External Connector: USB, SD slot  
• Auto Power Off: After 30, 60, or 90 seconds inactivity  
• Power Supply: USB Port, 4 X AAA batteries  
• Operating System:  
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X  
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• Capacity of SD Card  
Fine quality pictures can Normal quality pictures  
SD Card  
be taken  
can be taken  
High  
(2048x1536)  
9
23  
Middle  
18  
28  
72  
19  
41  
60  
(1600x1200)  
16MB  
Low  
(1280x960)  
Economic  
(800x600)  
High  
172  
48  
(2048x1536)  
Middle  
(1600x1200)  
Low  
37  
57  
84  
32MB  
64MB  
122  
346  
(1280x960)  
Economic  
(800x600)  
High  
145  
39  
98  
(2048x1536)  
Middle  
75  
170  
(1600x1200)  
Low  
115  
291  
246  
694  
(1280x960)  
Economic  
(800x600)  
High  
79  
198  
342  
494  
(2048x1536)  
Middle  
(1600x1200)  
Low  
151  
231  
128MB  
(1280x960)  
Economic  
(800x600)  
High  
583  
158  
1390  
396  
(2048x1536)  
Middle  
684  
988  
302  
462  
(1600x1200)  
Low  
256MB  
(1280x960)  
Economic  
(800x600)  
1166  
2780  
NOTE:  
Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of trees in autumn has a larger  
file size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of  
pictures you can store on a card may vary.  
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• Using Your 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.  
• Insert the batteries with the correct polarity.  
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.  
• Do not short the supply terminals.  
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.  
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.  
These instructions should be retained for future reference.  
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance  
YourCamerashouldonlybeoperatedwithinthefollowingenvironmentalconditions;  
• 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.  
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water  
or neutral detergent.  
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.  
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any  
warranty claim.  
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only)  
1. Unplug the camera from the computer.  
2. Go to Start -> Setting -> Control Panel.  
3. Double click Add / Remove Programs.  
4. In Add / Remove Programs, select “Polaroid Digital Cam” and click the  
Remove button.  
5. Restart the computer.  
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• 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.  
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.  
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.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is needed.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the  
Class B FCC limits.  
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may  
malfunction and require user to reset the product.  
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