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17.Hand Strap Holder
18.SD card slot
19.Tripod mount
20.USB port
19
20
17
18
Side View
21.USB plug
21
22.USB port
23.Tripod mount
22
23
Docking Station
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ................................................................................ 7
• Camera Package Contents............................................................ 8
• Attaching the Hand Strap............................................................. 9
• Using the Docking Station............................................................ 9
• Charging the Battery...................................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................14
• Reset Feature.............................................................................15
• Checking the Battery Power Level................................................15
• How to Navigate Menus..............................................................16
2 Camera Setting ...............................................................................17
• Checking Camera Status.............................................................17
• Camera Modes.......................................................................... 22
• Drive Mode................................................................................23
• Setup Menu ...............................................................................24
• Formatting the Internal Memory...................................................25
• Setting the Current Date and Time...............................................25
• Auto Power Save Setting ............................................................27
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ...................................................28
• Setting Frequency ......................................................................29
• Setting Display Language........................................................... 30
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off..............................................31
• Resetting to Default Settings.......................................................32
• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off...... 33
3 Taking Pictures............................................................................... 35
• Taking a Picture......................................................................... 35
• Setting Flash Mode.................................................................... 36
• Setting Self-timer...................................................................... 38
• Zoom Feature............................................................................ 39
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ............................................. 40
• Setting Exposure Compensation ..................................................42
• Setting the White Balance for Pictures ........................................ 43
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4 Recording Video Clips..................................................................... 44
• Recording Video Clips................................................................ 44
• Setting Video Resolution............................................................ 45
• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips.................................... 46
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips..............................47
• Reviewing the Pictures................................................................47
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail......................47
• Auto Play.................................................................................. 48
• Playing the Video Clip.................................................................51
• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).............................52
• Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s) ............................................. 53
6 Listening to the Music..................................................................... 54
• Adding and Removing the Songs to and from the Camera.............. 54
• Listening to the Music.................................................................55
• Key Lock Feature........................................................................55
• Adjusting the Volume..................................................................56
• Setting Repeat On/Off ................................................................56
7 Print Settings..................................................................................57
• About PictBridge........................................................................57
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)............................................... 58
8 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card .........................................................67
• Using the SD Card......................................................................67
• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory
Card..........................................................................................70
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer............................................71
• Installing the Software................................................................71
• Software Included with Your Camera ...........................................73
• Computer System Requirements..................................................75
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10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer ...................76
• Before You Transfer Files.............................................................76
• Connecting to Your Computer......................................................77
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...........................................78
11 Troubleshooting Problems.............................................................. 80
12 Getting Help................................................................................. 84
• Polaroid Online Services............................................................. 84
• Customer Support ..................................................................... 84
• ArcSoft Software Help............................................................... 84
13 Appendix ..................................................................................... 85
• Technical Specifications............................................................. 85
• Storage Capacities .....................................................................87
• Uninstalling Polaroid izone550™ driver (PC Only).......................... 90
• Camera Default Settings .............................................................91
• Using Your Battery .....................................................................92
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance.................................................92
• Regulatory Information .............................................................. 93
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1 Getting Started
The izone550™ digital camera is thinner yet more powerful than any
Polaroid digital camera ever before. It is handsome, compact, smart
enough to pose as a fashion accessory. Inside, it has got the high
resolution and advanced performance to get your pictures noticed.
•
•
Snow white color with refined surface finish
New large 2.0-inch LCD screen for easy image preview and
playback
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•
•
First in the Polaroid brand to include a MP3 feature
With 5.0 megapixels to capture and print every detail
Selectable image size, quality, exposure compensation and
white balance
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•
Effortless plug-and-printing and downloads
It offers everything in the box you need to create and edit
images that will amaze you.
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• Camera Package Contents
First Class
Postage
Required
Post Office will
not deliver
without proper
postage
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
izone550™
Registration Card
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid izone550™ Camera driver (PC)
izone™ PhotoBase® (PC & Mac)
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
PDC iZONE
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Schnellanleitung
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
ML 0405
Part no.: OM837657 R1
Printed in China
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Docking Station
Pouch
Hand Strap
AC Adapter
Earphone
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• Attaching the Hand Strap
• Using the Docking Station
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• Charging the Battery
There are four ways to charge the battery. Fully charge the battery for
3 hours with the camera powered off, and for 6 hours with the camera
powered on.
IMPORTANT:
• It is normal for the camera to be slightly warm while charging the battery.
• Electric current varies for different computers. Some computers may not
provide a sufficient charging current. For a full battery charge or when you
use the camera away from your computer, we recommend the usage of
an AC adapter (included, DC 5V, 800 mA, with a USB plug) to charge the
• For a full battery charge, we recommend turning off the camera before
charging the battery.
• To get the best performance out of the battery, it is recommended the
camera be kept charged at all times. Especially when not in use for a
period of time, like over a month or so.
• When the camera is connected to a computer, a message may prompt
for installing the camera driver. (The message window varies for different
Windows® OS) The battery can be charged without installing the driver. Click
“Cancel” to close the message window. To install the driver, please refer to
page 71 “Installing the Software onto a Computer” for further details.
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1. Using the AC adapter via the camera
• Plug the labelled end
the camera.
of the AC adapter into the USB port on
• Connect the adapter to the household power outlet.
The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the
camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when
battery is fully charged.
2. Using the AC adapter via the docking station
• Place the camera into the docking station. For further details, refer
to “Using the Docking Station” on page 9.
• Plug the labelled end
the docking station.
of the AC adapter into the USB port on
• Connect the adapter to the household power outlet.
The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the
camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when
battery is fully charged.
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3. Using the USB cable via the computer
• Plug the labelled end
of the USB cable into the socket marked
on your computer.
• Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the camera.
The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the
camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when
battery is fully charged.
USB Series “A” Plug connects to
your PC
USB Series “Mini B” Plug connects to your
izone550™ Camera or Docking Station
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4. Using the USB cable via the docking station.
• Place the camera into the docking station. For further details, refer
to “Using the Docking Station” on page 9.
• Plug the labelled end
on your computer.
of the USB cable into the socket marked
• Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
docking station.
The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the
camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when
battery is fully charged.
The internal battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the
case with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge held may decline
with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the internal battery,
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• Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn on the camera, fully press and
hold the
button until the LCD Screen
is activated. Press and hold the
button
again and the camera will power off.
NOTE:
• Make sure that the Flash / Battery charge LED remains lighted before
shooting.
• The camera is designed with an automatic power-off feature to conserve
battery life. After a specified period of inactivity, the camera automatically
powers off. Pressing the Power button can deactivate this feature and turn
on the camera again.
• An indicator appears if battery power is low. Recharge the battery
immediately.
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• Reset Feature
In the rare situation that the camera locks up (usually in a very low
power situation), we have incorporated a Reset button on the back of
the camera that allows the camera processor to be reset without losing
any images.
To use the Reset button, simply depress the Reset button gently using
a paper clip or ball point pen. The camera will power off automatically.
It is important to note that the camera probably needs to be recharged
immediately in order to avoid locking up again.
Reset Button
• Checking the Battery Power Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted.
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• 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.
1. Press the
button to enter the
or button to select a
menu bar. Press it again to exit.
2. Press the
DRIVE MODE
menu item. Press the
enter the submenu.
button to
D
STILL
VIDEO
Press the
menu
button to return to the
SETUP
3. Press the
or
button to select the
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
LANGUAGE
desired setting.
SETUP
abc
4. Press the
button to confirm.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera’s LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means
particular feature is not activated.
Still Image Mode
1
2
3
6
7
8
9
2048 X 1536
0007
+0.5
4
5
10
11
X1.0
No.
Description
Icon
Ref. Page
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1
Still Image mode
*
2
3
Flash Mode
36
43
*
White Balance
*
4
5
Self-timer
38
39
Digital Zoom Status
X1.0......X4.0
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No.
Description
Image Resolution
Icon
2592 x 1944*
Ref. Page
40
6
2304 X 1728
2048 X 1536
640 X 480
7
8
9
Numbers of Remaining Pictures
Exposure Compensation Value
Quality
0007
---
42
41
-2......+2
*
10
11
SD Card Inserted
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15
Battery Power Level
* Default Setting
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Video Mode
3
4
640 X 480
00:00:28
1
2
X2.0
No.
Description
Icon
Ref. Page
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1
Video Mode
2
3
Recording Indicator
Video Resolution
44
45
640 X 480*
320 X 240
4
Remaining Time
00:00:28
---
* Default Setting
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Playback Mode
1600x 1 200
1
2
00:02:10
7
8
6
07:55
08/10/04
0024-0023
07:55
08/10/04
0024-0023
3
4
5
No.
Description
Icon
Ref. Page
1
File Type
---
2
Locked File
52
3
4
5
6
Time
07:55
---
---
---
34
Date
08/10/04
File Number
Histogram
0024-0023
7
8
Video Length
Play
00:02:10
---
---
---
Pause
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MP3 Mode
MP3
1.MP3
2.MP3
3.MP3
3
4
3:43
4:02
4:15
1
2
No.
Description
Icon
MP3....3:43
Ref. Page
1
2
Play List
Volume
Repeat
Play Bar
56
56
3
4
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• Camera Modes
The camera has three working modes,
Capture mode, Playback mode and MP3
mode. You can cycle through them by
pressing the Capture / Playback / MP3
mode button at the back of the camera.
Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according
to shooting preference, and take pictures and video clips under the
settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking
Pictures” on page 35 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 44.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from
the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 47.
MP3 Mode
This mode allows playing or repeat playing MP3 files and turning the
volume up or down. For more details, please refer to “Listening to the
Music” on page 54.
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• Drive Mode
The camera has two modes for taking pictures and video clips.
Still Image Mode
Video Mode
You may switch between these two modes according to the following steps.
1. Set the camera to Capture mode
2. Press the button.
3. (DRIVE MODE) is the current selection.
.
DRIVE MODE
D
STILL
VIDEO
4. Press the
5. Press the
6. Press the
NOTE:
button.
or button to select the desired drive mode.
button.
• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setup Menu
Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
button.
or button to select
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
LANGUAGE
3. Press the
(SETUP).
SETUP
abc
4. Press the
button.
or button to select the desired
5. Press the
setting.
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
FORMAT
2. Access the Setup menu.
DATE/ TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
3. “FORMAT” is the current selection.
FREQUENCY
:
SET
4. Press the
button.
or button to select the desired
REALLY WANT
TO FORMAT?
5. Press the
setting.
FORMAT
CANCEL
6. Press the
button.
OK
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do
not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you
format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those that
are protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the
inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted when
a memory card is inserted.
• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. Press the or
button to select “DATE/TIME”.
4. Press the button.
:
SET
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Setting the date format
5. Press the
FORMAT”.
DATE/TIME
or
button to select “DATE
SETUP
DATE FORMAT
6. Press the
button.
: SET
7. Press the or
setting.
button to select the desired
DATE FORMAT
DD/MM/YY
MMDD/YY
YY/MM/DD
8. Press the
button.
Setting the date and time
5. “SETUP” is the current selection.
: SET
6. Press the
button.
DATE/TIME
SETUP
DATE FORMAT
7. Press the
the field.
or
button to adjust the value in
: SET
8. Press the
9. Press the
button to switch to the next field.
button.
SETUP
DD/MM/YY
00/00/00
00:00:00
EXIT
: SET
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• Auto Power Save Setting
The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve
battery power.
OFF
1/3/5 MIN
The power save feature is not activated.
The camera is designed to switch off automatically to
save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. Press the or
button to select “AUTO OFF”.
button.
or button to select the desired
SETUP
FREQUENCY
:
SET
4. Press the
AUTO OFF
5. Press the
setting.
OFF
1 MIN
3 MIN
5 MIN
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
NOTE:
• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.
- While an auto play is undergoing.
- While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external
devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.
• The LCD screen automatically goes to hibernation after one minute of
inactivity. Press any button, except the Power button, to re-activate the
LCD screen.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off
You can turn the beep sound on and off. When the beep sound is turned
on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. Press the
4. Press the
or
button to select “BEEP”.
SETUP
button.
:
SET
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
BEEP
ON
OFF
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
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• 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.
SETUP
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. Press the or
“FREQUENCY”.
button to select
FREQUENCY
:
SET
FREQUENCY
4. Press the
button.
50 HZ
60 HZ
5. Press the or
setting.
button to select the desired
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
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• Setting Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
2. Access the Setup menu.
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
3. Press the or
“LANGUAGE”.
button to select
BEEP
FREQUENCY
abc
LANGUAGE
:
SET
4. Press the
button.
LANGUAGE
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
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• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off
Use the date stamp to imprint the date on your pictures.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
2. Access the Setup menu.
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
LANGUAGE
3. Press the
STAMP”.
or
button to select “DATE
abc
DATE STAMP
:
SET
4. Press the
button.
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
DATE STAMP
ON
OFF
6. Press the
button.
NOTE:
:
SET
This setting is configured for images only.
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• 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 91 for more details.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
2. Access the Setup menu.
BEEP
FREQUENCY
3. Press the
“DEFAULT”.
or
button to select
abc
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
DEFAULT
4. Press the
button.
:
SET
DEFAULT SETTING?
5. Press the
or
button to select
the desired setting.
NO
YES
6. Press the button.
OK
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• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off
Pressing the
button each time switches the LCD screen to the next
display mode in the following sequence.
Capture mode
2048
X
1536
10
2048
X
1536
10
Press
Press
Press
Press
H
H
X0.1
X0.1
Playback mode
2048 X 1536
Press
Press
07:55
07:55
08/10/04
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08/10/04
0024-0023
Press
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About Histogram
A histogram shows you the distribution
of brightness in recorded images. The
more the clippings on the left, the darker
the image. The more the clippings on the
right, the brighter the image. Adjust the
exposure compensation to a positive value
if the image is too dark. Adjust the exposure
compensation to a negative value if the
image is too bright. Checking the histogram
will enable more precise exposure control
for subsequent shots.
2592 X 1944
0005
H
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:
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.
• Taking a Picture
Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 feet to
infinity (1 meter to infinity).
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD
screen.
3. Hold the camera steady. Press the
shutter button completely down to take
a picture. A beep will sound (if the beep
sound is turned on) when a picture is
taken.
NOTE:
Make sure that the Flash / Battery charge LED remains lighted before shooting.
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• Setting Flash Mode
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Pressing the Flash button cycles through the flash modes in the
following sequence.
When you press the Flash button, the icon (according to the flash
setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. You can now
take pictures using the flash mode you have selected. The flash will
recharge after each flashed picture.
The flash range is approximately 3.2 feet to 4.9 feet (1 to 1.5 meters).
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The camera has three flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the
flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
When shooting under these conditions:
Select
Icon shown
this mode
on the LCD screen
The flash does not fire. Use this setting for
outdoor pictures, or where flash is prohibited
or may be distracting, or when shooting
towards
a
reflective surface, such as
a
Flash Off
window or a mirror. If there is not enough
light when using this setting, your pictures
may turn out dark.
The flash fires automatically as needed. Use
this setting to take most pictures.
Auto Flash
Forced On
The flash fires for every picture. Use this
setting in high-contrast situations to provide
fill-light or use it indoors in low light.
NOTE:
•
•
Flash modes are not available in Video mode.
Never touch or block the flash with your fingers.
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• 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.
SELF TIMER
ON
OFF
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button.
or button to select
3. Press the
TIMER).
(SELF
SELF TIMER
4. Press the
button.
or button to select the desired
ON
OFF
5. Press the
setting.
:
SET
6. Press the
7. The icon
NOTE:
button.
will appear on the LCD screen.
2048 X 1536
10
+1.5
To disable the self-timer function, repeat the
above steps and select “OFF”.
H
8. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
9. Press the shutter button to take a picture. The camera beeps (if the
beep sound is turned on) and the Self-timer LED blinks.
NOTE:
Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer
function.
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• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with 4X digital zoom. This feature lets you
zoom in on the central area of a photo and photograph only the enlarged
portion of the picture.
1. Set the camera to Capture mode
.
2. Press the button to zoom in. Press the
zoom factor is shown on the LCD screen.
button to zoom out. The
2048 X 1536
10
+1.5
H
Digital Zoom Factor
NOTE:
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
• The zoom feature is not available during recording video clips at 320 x 240 pixels.
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• 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. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
IMAGE SIZE
D
2592X1944
2304X1728
2048X1536
640X480
2. Press the
button.
or button to select
3. Press the
SIZE).
(IMAGE
4. Press the
button.
or button to select the desired
IMAGE SIZE
D
2592 X 1944
2304 X 1728
2048 X 1536
640 X 480
5. Press the
setting.
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
NOTE:
It is recommended to use the 2592 x 1944 resolution for printing.
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Quality Setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
QUALITY
D
HIGH
2. Press the
button.
button to select
button.
or button to select the desired
NORMAL
LOW
3. Press the or
4. Press the
(QUALITY).
QUALITY
5. Press the
setting.
D
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
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• Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range
of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.
EXPOSURE
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
D
AUTO
2. Press the
button.
3. Press the
or button to select
(EXPOSURE).
4. Press the
button.
or button to select the desired
EXPOSURE
+0.5
D
5. Press the
setting.
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
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.
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• 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.
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button.
or button to select
3. Press the
BALANCE).
(WHITE
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
4. Press the
button.
or button to select the desired
5. Press the
setting.
:
SET
6. Press the
button.
When shooting under these conditions:
Automatic adjustment
Select this setting
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
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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. Please refer
to “Drive Mode” on page 23 for more details.
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips. The recording time displayed
on the LCD screen will increase and the icon will blink while recording.
Recording Indicator
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
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3. Press the shutter button completely down to
start recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop
recording. Recording stops when the current
memory is full.
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• 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.
IMAGE SIZE
D
640X480
320X240
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
2. Press the
button.
or button to select
3. Press the
SIZE).
(IMAGE
IMAGE SIZE
4. Press the
button.
or button to select the desired
D
640 X 480
320 X 240
5. Press the
setting.
SETUP
6. Press the
button.
:
SET
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• 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.
WHITE BALANCE
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
D
2. Press the
3. Press the
BALANCE).
4. Press the
button.
or button to select
(WHITE
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
SETUP
button.
5. Press the
setting.
6. Press the
or
button to select the desired
WHITE BALANCE
D
button.
AUTO
SETUP
:
SET
When shooting under these conditions:
Automatic adjustment
Select this setting
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by tungsten lighting
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
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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. Please refer to “Camera Mode” on page
22 for more details.
• Reviewing the Pictures
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use 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. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the
button twice. Thumbnail files will be shown on the LCD
screen and the last reviewed picture will be highlighted.
3. Press the and button to select a thumbnail file and view
it in full screen by pressing the button.
,
,
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• 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. Set the camera to Playback mode.
AUTO PLAY
2. Press the
button.
ON
SETUP
3. Press the
or button to select
(AUTO PLAY).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select “SETUP”.
AUTO PLAY
ON
SETUP
6. Press the
button.
: SET
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Set Auto Play Direction
7. “DIRECTION” is the current selection.
AUTO PLAY
DIRECTION
INTERVAL
8. Press the
button.
9. Press the
or
button to select the
: SET
desired setting.
DIRECTION
10. Press the button.
BACKWARD
FORWARD
Setting Auto Play Interval
7. Press the or button to select “INTERVAL”.
: SET
8. Press the
9. Press the
button.
or button to select the
AUTO PLAY
DIRECTION
INTERVAL
desired setting.
10. Press the button.
: SET
INTERVAL
1 SEC
10 SEC
: SET
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Start Auto Play
Perform steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 on page 48.
5. “ON” is the current selection.
AUTO PLAY
ON
SETUP
6. Press the
button.
: SET
The camera will automatically run from the last file that you have
reviewed. Every file will display according to your interval setting. You
may press the
or
button to stop the auto play. The auto play will
keep running as long as there is power.
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• Playing the Video Clip
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1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the
or
button to select the
video clip you want to play.
3. Press the button to start playing video
clip. Press it again to pause.
4. Press the button to stop.
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The
icon is shown on LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
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• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the
(PROTECT).
4. Press the
button.
or
button to select
PROTECT
LOCK THIS
UNLOCK THIS
LOCK ALL
button.
or button to select the
button.
5. Press the
UNLOCK ALL
desired setting.
6. Press the
PROTECT
LOCK THIS
Protect the selected
picture or video clip
LOCK THIS
UNLOCK THIS
LOCK ALL
UNLOCK THIS Remove protection from
the selected picture or
video clip
UNLOCK ALL
LOCK ALL
Protect all pictures and
video clips in the current
memory
: SET
UNLOCK ALL Remove protection from all of the pictures and video
clips
Once the images or video clips are protected, an
icon will appear on
the LCD screen, indicating it is locked when you review it.
NOTE:
To protect one picture or video clip or to remove protection from one picture
or video clip, use the
or
button to choose the selection you want to
protect or unprotect before the above operation.
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• Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the
(ERASE).
button.
or
button to select
ERASE
ERASE THIS
ERASE ALL
4. Press the
button.
or button to select
5. Press the
the desired setting.
6. Press the
button.
ERASE THIS ?
7. Press the
or
button to select
the desired setting.
NO
YES
8. Press the
button.
You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”.
: SET
button to select the one
NOTE:
• To delete one picture or video clip, use the
or
you want to delete before the above operation.
• Protected file can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted pictures and video clips can not be recovered.
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6 Listening to the Music
• Adding and Removing the Songs to and from the Camera
PC
For Windows® Users
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Connect the camera to the computer via the USB cable. See page
77.
3. Double click “My Computer” -> double click “MP3”.
4. Drag your favorite songs into this folder. Or remove the songs from
the folder.
Mac
For Macintosh Users
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Connect the camera to the computer via the USB cable. See page
77.
3. Double click “Unlabeled” -> double click “MP3”.
4. Drag your favorite songs into this folder. Or remove the songs from
the folder.
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• Listening to the Music
MP3
1.MP3
2.MP3
3.MP3
1. Set the camera to MP3 mode. See page 22.
2. Press the
button to start playing the
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4:02
4:15
songs in the camera’s current memory.
Press it again to pause.
3. Press the
button to stop playing.
Press the
or
button to play the previous or
the next song.
• Key Lock Feature
The camera is designed with a key lock feature. This helps to prevent
accidental operation when carrying your camera in a pocket or a bag.
You can manually lock the keypad by pressing the shutter button and
then the
button within the next 10 seconds. The
icon appears
on the LCD screen. Repeat the same operation to remove the lock.
NOTE:
MP3
1.MP3
2.MP3
3.MP3
The LCD screen automatically goes to
hibernation after one minute of inactivity. In this
case, a message will prompt you how to unlock
the keypad when you press any button while
music is playing.
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4:15
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• Adjusting the Volume
1. Press the
appears on the LCD screen.
2. Pressing the or button turns the
volume up or down.
button and the
icon
MP3
1.MP3
2.MP3
3.MP3
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4:15
3. Press the
adjustment.
button again to confirm the
• Setting Repeat On/Off
The camera repeatedly plays the songs stored
in the current memory after activating the
repeat feature.
MP3
1. Set the camera to MP3 mode.
1.MP3
2.MP3
3.MP3
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4:15
2. Press the
feature. The
button to activate the repeat
icon appears on the LCD
screen.
NOTE:
To disable the repeat feature, press the
button again.
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7 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
Printer
Be sure battery level is full before printing.
Refer to the user guide that comes with your
printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette,
cartridge, etc.) as required.
Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Selecting PictBridge mode
Set the camera to Playback mode and select the PictBridge mode.
Refer to page 58 for details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera/Printer Connection" on page 59 for details.
4. Select print settings.
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print
settings. Refer to page 60 for details.
5. Printing
Select “PRINT” and press the
63 for details.
button to start printing. Refer to page
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Cancelling Printing
Press the
button to cancel printing the
PRINT SETTING
print job. The printer will stop printing and
eject the paper.
PROGRESS 001/002
PRINTED 000
CANCEL
Printing Errors
If for some reason an error occurs during or
before printing, the camera will return to the
“PICTBRIDGE” screen.
: SET
NOTE:
Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the
solutions. Printing may resume once the problem
is solved.
Selecting PictBridge Mode
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
PRINT SETTING
2. Press the
3. Press the
SETTING).
button.
or button to select
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
(PRINT
4. Press the
button.
or button to select
button.
: SET
5. Press the
“PICTBRIDGE”.
6. Press the
NOTE:
To print a single image, select the image before
enabling PictBridge mode.
PLEASE
CONNECT TO DEVICE
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Camera/Printer Connection
Connecting with the USB Cable.
1. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the
marked socket on your
printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer.
2. Plug Series Mini B of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
NOTE:
• “
DEVICE IS CONNECTED” displays
on the LCD screen, indicating a proper
connection to the printer.
DEVICE IS
CONNECTED
• Do not connect the USB cable to the
camera until PictBridge is enable and when
prompted by the “PLEASE CONNECT TO
DEVICE” screen. Or if you already have
connected the cable to the camera, do
not plug into printer until prompt to do so.
Not following this sequence will result in
connection failure.
• When “PLEASE CONNECT TO DEVICE” is displayed for about ten
seconds, it will skip to the PictBridge print setting screen even if there is
no connection between camera and printer.
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Selecting Print Settings
1. Press the
mode.
or
button to select the print
PICTBRIDGE
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL INDEX
:
SET
2. The following options are available.
Print the selected image in the camera’s internal
memory or a memory card according to specified
settings. Use the or button to designate
the image you want to print before selecting the
PictBridge mode.
THIS IMAGE
Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or
a memory card according to the specified settings.
ALL IMAGES
ALL INDEX
All images in the camera’s internal memory or
a memory card are given an index and printed
according to the specified settings.
NOTE:
• To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge.
• Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no video
clips or other file besides images in the memory before printing, otherwise,
an error will occur if trying to print using the “ALL IMAGES” or “ALL
INDEX” option.
• Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the
printer user guide for options available.
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3. Press the
button to select the print settings.
NO. OF COPY
Number of Copies
0 1
1
Print Layout
File Name On/Off
Date Stamp On/Off
Paper Size
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
Select a setting item using the
or
button and select setting
contents using the
or
button.
NOTE:
If the camera’s print settings are not supported by the printer, the camera
will return to the “PICTBRIDGE” screen after selecting a particular setting.
In this case, select “DEFAULT” for this particular setting, or visit
Specifying the Number of Copies
1. Press the
(NO. OF COPY).
2. Press the or
or
button to select
NO. OF COPY
button to specify
0 1
the number of copies (from 1 to 99)
you want to print for the selected
image or all images.
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
NOTE:
“01” is the default setting.
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Selecting Print Layout
1. Press the or button to select
UP LAYOUT).
(N-
N-UP LAYOUT
0 1
1
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
2. Press the
or
button to specify the
number of printed images on a page.
DEFAULT
1/2/4/6/8
Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Print 1/2/4/6/8 on a page.
BORDERLESS Print right to the edge of the page.
Setting the File Name On/Off
1. Press the
or
button to select
FILE NAME
(FILE NAME).
0 1
1
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
2. Press the
or
button to select
“DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”.
DEFAULT
ON
OFF
Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Add the file name to the printed image.
Print without the file name.
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Setting the Date Stamp On/Off
1. Press the or button to select
STAMPING).
2. Press the
“ON” or “OFF”.
DATE STAMPING
(DATE
0 1
1
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
or
button to select “DEFAULT”,
DEFAULT
ON
OFF
Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Add the date stamp to the printed image.
Print without the date stamp.
Selecting Paper Size
1. Press the
2. Press the
size.
or
or
button to select “SIZE”.
button to select the paper
SIZE
0 1
1
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
4 X 6
The following paper sizes are available:
8” x 10”, 4” x 6”, A4 and default.
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
PICTBRIDGE
Printing
1. Press the
2. Press the
PRINT
EXIT
or
button.
button to select
“PRNIT”.
: SET
button to select
NOTE:
To return to the normal playback mode, press the
or
“EXIT” and press the
button.
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• 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. Then you can print on a DPOF-
compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory
card in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings
recorded on the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on
the LCD screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the
file contents.
NOTE:
Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips
or other file besides images in the memory before printing, otherwise, an error
will occur if trying to print using the “ALL IMAGES” option.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
PRINT SETTING
3. Set the camera to Playback mode.
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
4. Press the
5. Press the
button.
or button to select
(PRINT SETTING).
6. Press the button.
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7. Press the or
button to select “DPOF”.
button to select the
8. Press the
button.
PRINT SETTING
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
9. Press the
or
:
SET
desired setting.
10. Press the
button.
DPOF
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
THIS IMAGE
The selected picture in
a
memory card will be printed up
to 99 copies.
:
SET
ALL IMAGES
NOTE:
All pictures in a memory card will be printed up to 99
copies for each picture.
To print a single image, select the image before enabling DPOF mode.
11. Press the
setting.
12. Press the
or
button to select the desired
button.
DPOF
PRINT 01 COPIES
:
SET
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13. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the
printer’s card slot (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may
vary from printer to printer model.
NOTE:
Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
14. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.
Gently push the SD card inwards
and release it for the SD card to
eject from the SD card slot.
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8 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 1GB). 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 87 to 89 for storage capacities.
Memory Card Precautions
1. Use only an SD memory card with this camera.
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 reformatting it. However, we recommend that
you always take along more than one memory card whenever using
the camera far away from the home or office.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for
the first time after purchasing it, 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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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.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conflict with
the izone550™ camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be
distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the izone550™ camera. We
strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the
izone550™ camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting
any valuable data or files in your SD card due to your improper operation.
• As tests prove, the izone550™ works best with popular brands of memory
cards such as SanDisk, Panasonic, Lexar and TOSHIBA. Consider using these
cards for best performance.
Inserting the SD Card
Turn off the camera. Insert the SD card
and ensure the card is inserted correctly
as illustrated.
The
icon will appear on the LCD
screen when a SD card is inserted into
the camera.
Removing the SD Card
To remove the SD card, turn off your camera
and gently push the SD card inwards. And
then release it for the SD card to eject from
the SD card slot.
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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.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot,
immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries and contact your
dealer or nearest service provider.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on.
Doing so can cause the recording operation to fail, and even damage the
memory 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. Insert an SD card into the camera card slot.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Procedures are the same as for formatting the internal memory.
Refer to “Formatting the Internal Memory” on page 25 for details.
IMPORTANT!
• 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 the data deleted by a format operation cannot 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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• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a
Memory Card
1. Insert an SD card into the camera card slot.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to Playback mode.
COPY TO CARD
COPY
CANCEL
4. Press the
5. Press the
TO CARD).
button.
or button to select
(COPY
6. Press the
button.
or button to select the
7. Press the
COPY TO CARD
desired setting.
8. Press the button.
COPY
CANCEL
:
SET
In the above operation, you can exit to the
normal Playback mode by choosing “CANCEL”
and confirm it. Please note that you cannot
copy pictures or video clips from a memory card
to the internal memory.
PROCESSING...
NOTE:
The original pictures and video clips will still be in the camera’s internal
memory after the copy operation has been performed. You must take the card
out before you can erase it.
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9 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
PC
For Windows® Users:
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 izone550™ camera driver for Mass
Storage function. 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 view the pictures. No need to
install the driver.
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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. 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 does not 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
izone550™ 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 izone PhotoBase to edit and print the Pictures.
izone PhotoBase software - the intelligent software that makes finding
your pictures easy!
izone PhotoBase helps you to organize and present multimedia files.
You can quickly and easily create Slide Shows, Web Albums and Video
Postcards. Meanwhile, you can effectively print contact sheets for
quick image referencing. The unique “album” structure of the program
makes file access convenient. On top of that, you can acquire files from
various sources, including digital cameras, scanners, video devices, and
removable media.
After you plug-in the camera, the izone PhotoBase® software
automatically checks to see if you have taken new photos that need to
be transferred to your computer. If there are new images, you will be
prompted if you want izone PhotoBase to download all the images in the
camera to your computer automatically.
With the izone PhotoBase® software, you can quickly sort all the photos
on your computer either by the date or by image/folder name. Once you
have located your images, you can make your simple edits, print or share
in no time at all!
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ArcSof PhotoPrinter® Picture Editing Software
A quick, easy way to get great-looking photo prints at home. In just
a couple of clicks you can turn your favorite digital snapshots into
gorgeous color photos ready for framing, scrapbooking, or sending to
family and friends.
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 transferring and editing performance, we
recommend the following minimum requirements;
PC
For Windows® Users
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
Pentium® III 450MHz or equivalent processor
128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
USB Port
DirectX 9.0 or higher
500MB free disk space
Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
CD-ROM drive
Standard mouse and keyboard
Stereo speakers
Mac
For Macintosh Users
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PowerPC® Processor
Mac™ OS Version 9.2~X
USB Port
96MB RAM (128MB recommended)
400MB 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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10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Your 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 “9 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.
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PC Mac
For Windows® and Macintosh Users:
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
USB Series “A” Plug connects to
your PC
USB Series “Mini B” Plug connects to your
izone550™ Camera or Docking Station
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the
computer.
marked socket on your
3. Plug Series Mini B of the USB cable into the port on your camera or
on the docking station.
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.
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips
PC
For Windows® Users:
NOTE:
You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.
1. Turn on the camera
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will
see a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double
click any directory folder under “DCIM”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the directory folder. Highlight
the pictures and video clips and drag them to a folder of your
choice. You can also create sub-folders to group them or use the
PhotoBase software to edit and manage the pictures or video clips.
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Mac
For Macintosh Users
NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera and no need to install the driver.
1. Turn on the camera
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable, the systems
will automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System
will automatically create a Mass Storage named “Unlabelled”)
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
4. Double click the folder “Unlabelled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside.
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder
and paste to the hard disk.
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11 Troubleshooting Problems
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems
continue, please contact customer support. Details are provided under
“Getting Help”.
Symptom
Problem
Solution
I receive an error message
when I am installing
the Polaroid izone550™
camera driver.
Polaroid izone550™ camera
driver” does not load.
Shut down all other applications and
attempt to reinstall the driver.
Check to see if the USB controller in your
BIOS is activated. Please refer to Polaroid
website for how to active USB controller
in BIOS.
I cannot upload images to
my computer.
Connection failure.
Check all cable connections are secured.
I cannot run the Polaroid
izone550™ camera driver”.
Conflict with another camera
driver or capture device.
If you have another camera installed on
your computer, remove it and it’s driver
completely from your system to avoid
conflicting with your izone550™.
My CD Installation wizard
does not work.
The auto installation file is
switched off or the CD-ROM
is disconnected.
Go to the computer desktop. 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 “Settings”.
Ensure both “Auto insert notification” and
the “disconnect” are ticked. If you change
the settings the computer will ask you to
restart your PC. Click “Yes”.
I get a blurred image when
uploading my images to
my computer.
There may be a momentary
delay between pressing the
shutter button and the actual
exposure.
Hold your izone550™ camera steady
until you hear a beep which indicates the
exposure is completed.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
My izone550™ camera
hanged and all buttons do
not work.
Your camera may be affected by
the electrostatic discharge.
Depress the Reset button gently by
using a paper clip or ball pen.
I cannot activate my digital
camera by pressing the
Power button.
Battery is exhausted.
Recharge the battery.
Camera suddenly powers off.
Auto power off function is
activated.
Turn the camera on.
Or
Or
Recharge the battery.
Battery is exhausted.
Image is not recorded
when the shutter button is
pressed.
Camera is turned off
Turn the camera on.
Or
Flash unit is charging.
Or
Or
Wait until flash unit charging finishes.
Or
Memory is full.
Delete images you no longer need, or
use another memory card.
Camera powers off during
self-timer countdown.
Battery is exhausted.
Recharge the battery.
Recorded pictures are not
saved in memory.
Camera powers off before the
save operation is complete.
Or
Removing the memory card before
the save operation is complete.
Recharge the battery as soon as
possible if the exhausted battery
indicator is on the LCD screen.
Or
Do not remove the memory card before
the save operation is complete.
Color of the playback pictures
is different from the picture
on the LCD screen during
recording.
Sunlight or light from another
source is shining directly into the
lens during recording.
Position the camera so that sunlight
does not shine directly onto the lens.
Pictures are not displayed.
A memory card with non-DCF
pictures recorded with another
camera is loaded in the camera.
This camera cannot display non-DCF
pictures recorded onto a memory
card used by another digital camera.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
My memory card is not
recognized by the camera
when it is inserted into the
card slot.
Some brands of memory cards may
not have their physical dimensions
meeting the international standard.
As a consequence, these cards will
not be recognized by your camera.
Try another brand of memory card
with your camera. If problem still
exist, please visit
customer service.
I cannot erase pictures.
All the pictures in memory are
protected.
Unprotect the pictures you want to
delete.
AVI file cannot be played.
DirectX version is lower than 9.0.
Or
Windows Media player not installed
in the computer
Install directx 9.0 or above.
directx for more detail.
Or
Please go to
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 drive letter of the
The removable disk crashes with
the network drives.
Disconnect the crashed network drive
and reserve this drive letter for the
camera.
Removable disk is not created.
There is no response from the
camera while pressing any
buttons.
The LCD screen is frozen or the
camera is hanged.
Depress the Reset button gently by
using a paper clip or ball pen.
An error message appears
on the LCD screen before or
during printing.
Printer may not support some
advanced print features.
Or
Some fault occurs with the printer.
Or
Select “DEFAULT” for a particular
print setting or visit
solutions.
Or
Print settings can be configured for
images only.
Please refer to the printer’s user guide
for the solutions.
Or
Make it sure that there is no video
clips or other file format in the current
memory before printing.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
Pictures are overexposed or
under exposed.
An incorrect flash mode is applied
for shooting.
Select a correct flash mode for
shooting according to the surrounding
lighting conditions.
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the
enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit
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12 Getting Help
• Polaroid Online Services
• Customer Support
Questions? Need Help? Call us at 0120-103-772 Or visit us at
• ArcSoft Software Help
For United States
ArcSoft HQ Support Center
(Fremont, CA 94538)
For Latin America
E-mail:[email protected]
Tel.: 1-510-979-5599
Fax: 1-510-440-7978
E-mail: [email protected]
For Europe
ArcSoft Europe Support Center
(Ireland)
For China
ArcSoft China Support Center
(Hangzhou)
Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001
E-mail: [email protected]
support
Tel.: +86-571-88210575
E-mail: [email protected]
For Japan
For Taiwan
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)
Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392
Fax: +81-3-5795-1397
E-mail: [email protected]
ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan)
Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355
Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922
E-mail: [email protected]
questions (FAQ’s).
“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” and “izone” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation,
Waltham, MA, USA.
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13 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Picture Resolution
• Sensor:
- 1/1.8 inch
- 5.2 Mega Pixels CMOS
Lens
• Type: 6 elements
• Aperture: F 3.0/8.0
• Focal Length: 8.54 mm
• Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 3.2 ft to ∞ (1 m to ∞)
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface
to the subject.)
• Focus Zones: center
LCD Screen
Built-in Flash
2.0” TFT color panel
• Modes
- Auto Flash, Forced On, Flash Off
• Range: 3.2 to 4.9 ft (1 to 1.5 m)
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
White Balance
-/+2 EV in 0.5 increments
Mechanical shutter 1/500 sec ~ 1/8 sec
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
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Storage
• Internal Memory: 16MB (11MB for data storage) or 32MB
(27MB for data storage) Nand Flash
• External Memory
- supports SD card up to 1GB (not included)
File Format
• Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format
• MP3: MP3/WMA format
Power Supply
Self-timer
One lithium ion rechargeable battery (integrated)
10 seconds with beep sound
Connectivity
With computer via USB cable and docking station
(included)
Dimension
• Size: (W) 70 mm x (D) 22 mm x (H) 72 mm
• Weight: Approximately 85g (including the integrated
battery and excluding card)
Operating System
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me,
2000 or XP
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X
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• 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.
Recordable Images
Units: Images
16MB Internal
Memory
(11MB for
32MB Internal
Memory
(27MB for data
storage)
Resolution
Quality
32MB
SD
64MB
SD
data storage)
High
Normal
Low
5
9
15
23
15
25
30
50
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2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536
640 x 480
13
6
34
36
72
High
21
19
38
Normal
Low
11
16
7
33
30
60
48
44
88
High
24
21
42
Normal
Low
12
18
72
111
161
37
34
68
55
49
98
High
172
265
383
184
285
412
368
570
824
Normal
Low
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Resolution
Quality
High
128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD 1GB SD
60
100
144
76
120
200
288
152
240
400
576
480
800
2592 x 1944
Normal
Low
1152
608
High
304
480
704
2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536
640 x 480
Normal
Low
120
176
84
240
352
168
960
1408
672
High
336
Normal
Low
136
196
736
1140
1648
272
544
784
1088
1568
5888
9120
13184
392
1742
2280
3296
High
2944
4560
6592
Normal
Low
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Recordable Video Length
Units: Minute
Resolution
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
Video clips can be taken
16MB Internal Memory
(11MB for data storage)
0.7
1.1
32MB Internal Memory
(27MB for data storage)
1.4
2.2
1.9
32MB SD
64MB SD
128MB SD
256MB SD
512MB SD
1GB SD
2.8
3.9
5.7
8.1
11.7
16.2
23.4
32.5
46.9
65
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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.
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• Uninstalling Polaroid izone550™ driver (PC Only)
PC
For Windows® 98SE Users:
NOTE:
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only
because only Windows 98SE needs to install the izone550™ driver.
1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select
“Polaroid Digital Cam" program, then click Add/Remove .
2. The following dialog box appears, click "OK" to confirm removing
the camera driver.
3. The uninstallation program runs automatically, please restart your
computer when it is finished.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode
Description
Default
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Auto
Still Image Mode
Image Resolution
Quality
Exposure Compensation
White Balance for
Pictures
Auto
Flash Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance
Date Format
Auto Power Off
Beep
Auto Flash
640 x 480
Auto
Video Mode
Setup Mode
DD/MM/YY
1 minute
On
Frequency
60 Hz for USA/
50 Hz for Europe
Language
English
Off
Date Stamp
NOTE:
The default language for the LCD screen may vary with different countries
and regions.
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• Using Your Battery
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
•
•
Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
Excessive use of the flash.
WARNINGS!
•
•
Battery should be recharged by an adult.
Batteries life varies depends on the camera usage.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• 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.
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.
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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.
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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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