1. Power On/Off button
2. OK button
3. LCD screen
4. Video output terminal & USB port cover
5. Display On/Off button
6. Menu button
7. Up/Zoom in button
8. Right button
9. Down/Zoom out button
10.Left button
Back View
1. Tripod mount
2. SD card slot door
3. Battery door
Bottom View
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started...........................................................................7
• What can I Do with My Camera? ..............................................7
• What can I Do with My Digital Pictures?....................................7
• What can I Do with my Video Clips ? ........................................7
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................8
• Installing the Batteries.............................................................9
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................9
• Checking the Battery Power Level...........................................10
• How to Navigate Menus ........................................................10
2 Camera Setting.........................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status........................................................12
• Camera Modes.....................................................................14
• Drive Mode..........................................................................15
• Setting the Current Date and Time..........................................16
• Setting Date/Time Display On/Off...........................................17
• Auto Power Save Settings .....................................................18
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ..............................................19
• Setting Frequency.................................................................20
• Setting Display Language.......................................................21
• Resetting to Default Settings..................................................22
• Formatting the Internal Memory..............................................23
• Viewing Firmware Version .....................................................24
• Turning the Information Display and the LCD Screen On/Off ......25
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3 Taking Pictures.........................................................................26
• Taking a Picture ...................................................................27
• Setting Self-timer..................................................................28
• Zoom Feature.......................................................................29
• Setting Image Resolution and Quality ......................................30
• Setting Exposure Compensation .............................................32
• Setting the White Balance......................................................33
• Setting Photo Effect..............................................................34
4 Recording Video Clips................................................................35
• Recording Video Clips ...........................................................35
• Setting Video Resolution and Quality.......................................36
• Adjusting the Brightness Contrast...........................................38
• Setting Sharpness.................................................................39
• Setting Audio Recording On/Off..............................................40
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video clips.........................41
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ....................................41
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail..................42
• Playing the Video Clip ...........................................................44
• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).........................45
• Delete Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).............................................46
• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV....................................47
6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card..............................................49
• Using the SD Card................................................................49
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer......................................54
• Installing the Software .........................................................54
• Software Included with Your Camera ......................................56
• Computer System Requirements.............................................57
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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer................58
• Before Transferring Files .......................................................58
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................58
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to PC .............................59
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Mac ...........................60
• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only).....................61
9 Troubleshooting Problems...........................................................63
• Troubleshooting....................................................................63
10 Getting Help ...........................................................................66
• Polaroid-digital Online Services...............................................66
• Customer Support.................................................................66
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................66
11 Appendix................................................................................67
• Technical Specifications ........................................................67
• Storage Capacities................................................................69
• Uninstall the Camera Driver (PC).............................................73
• Camera Default Settings........................................................74
• Using Your Batteries .............................................................75
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................76
• Regulatory Information ..........................................................76
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1 Getting Started
• What can I Do with My Camera?
Capture
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures
and video clips on the internal memory or a
SD Card.
Setup
Select various camera settings.
• What can I Do with My Digital Pictures?
View
View pictures on a computer using
PhotoImpression or on a TV.
Save
Save pictures to the computer memory by
Mass Storage interface.
Communicate
SendpicturesovertheInternettofamilyandfriends.
• What can I Do with My Video Clips?
Playback
Playback video clips with audio feature on a
computer using the Window Media Play or a TV.
Save
Save video clips with audio feature to the
computer memory by Mass Storage interface.
Communicate
Send the video clips with audio feature over
the Internet to family and friends.
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• Camera Package Contents
Studio
4
Quick Start Guide
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
ML 0105
Part no.: OM837657 R1
Printed in China
Polaroid Studio 4
Quick Guide
Registration Card
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid Studio 4 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 (PC & Mac)
ArcSoft® ShowBiz DVD 1.3 (PC)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)
QuickTime Player (Mac)
Video Cable
DivX (PC)
DivX Doctor II (Mac)
User Guide (in PDF Format)
2 x AA Batteries
Hand Strap
USB Cable
Tripod
Pouch
Lens Cap with Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline
on battery usage, please see “Using your batteries” on page 74.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Power On/Off
Pull left to open the LCD screen
button
panel. Fully press and hold the
Power On/Off button until the LCD
screen is on. Press the Power On/Off
button again to turn off the camera.
NOTE:
Check and make sure that the date and time are correct after switching on the
camera, especially when the batteries are kept in the battery compartment
for a period of time (like over a month or so), or when the batteries are
removed from the camera for over a week. For a detailed guideline on date
and time adjustment, see “Setting the Current Date and Time” on page 16.
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• Checking the Battery Power Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
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.
• 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. In the Capture or Playback mode, press the
button to enter the
CAMERA, VIDEO or PLAYBACK menu and press it again to exit.
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
PLAYBACK
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT
FINE
320X240
ONE
WHITE BAL
SELECT
SET
SELECT
SET
SELECT
SET
Capture Mode
Playback Mode
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In the Playback mode, press the
to enter the SETUP menu. Press the
button to exit.
button
SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
VIEW
SELECT
SET
2. Press the
or
button to select a menu
item. Press the button to enter the
submenu.
SETUP
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
ENGLISH
FORMAT
Press the button to return to the menu.
SELECT
SET
3. Press the
or
button to select the desired setting.
4. Press the
4. Press the
button to confirm.
button to close the menu.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Open the LCD panel. Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen
to check which camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not
displayed, it means that particular feature is not activated.
Still Image mode
White balance
Image resolution
Auto*
640 x 480
1280 x 960
1600 x 1200
2048 x 1536*
Daylight
Self-timer on
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Number of
remaining pictures
Capture mode
640X480
0008
Still Image
Quality
Fine*
Video*
Normal
Economic
SD card inserted
Current time
X2.3
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Battery power level
Full
Current date
Digital zoom status
Adequate
Low
Exhausted
* Default setting
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Video mode
Resolution
320 x 240
640 x 480*
Video mode
320X240
00:28
White balance
Auto*
Remaining Time
Daylight
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Quality
Fine*
Normal
X2.3
17:00
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* Default setting
Playback mode
Playback mode
1/0001
17:00
Total number / File number
Locked file
File type
Picture
Video clip
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SELECT
1/0001
Play indicator
17:00
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SELECT
PLAY
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• Camera Modes
Capture/Playback
selector
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode
and Playback mode. You can switch between them
by pushing the Capture/Playback selector upwards
or downwards.
Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according
to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under
the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking
Pictures” on page 26 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 35.
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 41.
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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.
320X240
00:28
640X480
0002
Press
Press
17:00
17:00
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NOTE:
Video mode is the default capture mode.
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
or button to select “CLOCK”.
CANCEL
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
SETUP
5. Press the
6. Press the
or
button to select “VIEW”.
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
VIEW
button.
SELECT
SET
7. Press the or button to adjust the value
in the field.
CLOCK
2 0 0 5 / 01 / 2 4
8. Press the
next field.
or
button to switch to the
14 :17
SELECT
9. Press the
button.
SET
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• Setting Date/Time Display On/Off
Date and time are displayed on the LCD screen by default. You can hide
one or both of them by the following steps.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
button.
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
DATE&TIME
3. Press the or button to select “DATE DISP”.
4. Press the button.
FRQUENCY
SELECT
SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
SETUP
You can choose either time or date to
only display the item you have selected or
you can select “CANCEL” to turn off this
feature.
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
TIME
FRQUENCY
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
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• Auto Power Save Settings
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 Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
button.
or button to select “POWER
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
OFF
3. Press the
OFF”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
SETUP
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
1 MIN
SELECT
SET
NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.
- While recording a video clip.
- 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.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off
When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press
the buttons.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
or button to select “BEEP”.
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
OFF
DATE DISP
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
SETUP
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
ON
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
DATE DISP
SELECT
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, 50Hz
for Europe and Asia.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
TV
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
or button to select
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
50HZ
“FREQUENCY”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
SETUP
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
60HZ
SELECT
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 Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
or button to select
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
ENGLISH
“LANGUAGE”.
FORMAT
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
SETUP
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
DEUTSCH
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
FORMAT
SELECT
SET
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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 74 for more details.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
or button to select
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
CANCEL
VERSION
“DEFAULT”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
or
button.
button.
button to select “RESET”.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
6. Press the
7. Press the
RESET
VERSION
SELECT
SET
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data already stored in it.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
or button to select “FORMAT”.
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
CANCEL
4. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
5. Press the
6. Press the
or
button to select “SET”.
SETUP
button.
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
SET
7. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
SELECT
SET
8. Press the
button.
button.
FORMAT
9. Press the
ALL DATA WILL
BE ERASED!
NOTE:
CONFIRM
CANCEL
• 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.
SELECT
SET
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the
inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted with
a memory card inserted.
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• Viewing Firmware Version
The camera’s firmware version can be viewed for maintenance or upgrade.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
button.
or button to select
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
CANCEL
3. Press the
“VERSION”.
CLOCK
SELECT
SET
SETUP
4. Press the button.
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
VIEW
5. Press the
6. Press the
or
button to select “VIEW”.
CLOCK
SELECT
SET
button.
button.
7. Press the
8. Press the
button.
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• Turning the Information Display and the LCD Screen On/Off
Pressing the
button each time switches
the LCD screen to the next display mode in the
following sequence.
Capture mode
640X480
0008
Press
Press
X2.3
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Press
Playback mode
1/0001
Press
Press
17:00
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SELECT
PLAY
Press
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:
IMPORTANT!
• Never remove batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent
the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already
stored in the camera’s internal memory or on the memory card.
• Change the drive mode from Video mode to Still Image mode before taking
pictures, since Video mode is the default capture mode. Please refer to
“Drive Mode” on page 15 for more details.
Outdoor Pictures
•
•
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.
•
For best results, take pictures outdoors or indoors in a brightly lit room.
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• Taking a Picture
Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 ft to infinity (1.0 m 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:
Image quality may vary if it is taken under dark lighting conditions.
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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.
CAMERA
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Color
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
button to select
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
OFF
or
“SELF-TIMER”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
CAMERA
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
5. Press the
or
button to select the
10 SEC
desired setting.
6. Press the
button.
button.
will appear on the LCD screen.
SELECT
SET
7. Press the
8. The icon
NOTE:
640X480
0002
To disable the self-timer function, repeat the
above steps and select “OFF”.
17:00
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9. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
10.Press the shutter button to take a picture. A beep will sound (if it is
turned on) and the Status LED will blink slowly for 6 seconds, then
quickly for 4 seconds before the picture is taken.
NOTE:
• Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer
function.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with 12X digital zoom. This feature lets you
zoom in on the central area of a photo or portion of the video scene, and
records only that enlarged portion.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode or Video mode.
2. Press the
button to zoom in. Press the
button to zoom out. The
zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.
640X480
0002
X2.3
17:00
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NOTE:
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
• The digital zoom function is not available for reviewing a video clip.
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• Setting Image Resolution 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.
Resolution Setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
CAMERA
SELF-TIMER
2. Press the
button.
button to select
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
1600X1200
3. Press the
or
“RESOLUTION”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
CAMERA
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
640X480
6. Press the
7. Press the
NOTE:
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
It is recommended to use the 2048 x 1536 resolution for printing.
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Quality Setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
CAMERA
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
FINE
or
button to select “QUALITY”.
WHITE BAL
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
CAMERA
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
NORMAL
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
WHITE BAL
SELECT
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 result when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
CAMERA
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
button to select “EV”.
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
or
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
+0.5
VIDEO
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
6. Press the
7. Press the
NOTE:
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
• A higher EV value is best for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A
lower EV value is best for dark-colored subjects.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able
to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting the White Balance
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a
subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
CAMERA
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
EV
2. Press the
button.
WHITE BAL
Color
AUTO
SELF-TIMER
3. Press the or button to select “WHITE BAL”.
4. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
CAMERA
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
DAYLIGHT
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
When shooting under these conditions:
Select this setting
Icons shown on LCD
Automatic adjustment
AUTO
Outdoor daylight
DAYLIGHT
TUNGSTEN
Indoors, illuminated by light bulbs
Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting
Cloudy
FLUORESCENT
CLOUDY
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting Photo Effect
You can control the color tones and moods of a picture in this setting.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
CAMERA
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
button to select “Color”.
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
NORMAL
or
4. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
CAMERA
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
BW
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
NORMAL
SEPIA
BW
For taking pictures with neutral hues.
For taking pictures with a brown and antique look.
For taking black-and-white pictures.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The elapsed time on
the LCD screen increases while recording.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
320X240
00:28
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the shutter button completely down to
start recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop
recording, or recording stops when the current
17:00
memory is full.
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NOTE:
• Pictures and video clips can be taken in the dark environment but their
quality may be affected slightly or greatly.
• For best results, take videos outdoors or indoors in a brightly lit room.
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• Setting Video Resolution and Quality
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.
Resolution Setting
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
AUDIO
2. Press the
button.
button to select
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
640X480
3. Press the
or
“RESOLUTION”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
VIDEO
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
320X240
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
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Quality Setting
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
2. Press the
button.
NORMAL
3. Press the or button to select “QUALITY”.
4. Press the button.
WHITE BAL
SELECT
SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
VIDEO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
FINE
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
WHITE BAL
SELECT
SET
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• Adjusting the Brightness Contrast
Brightness controls the amount of lightness or darkness in an image.
Increasing contrast increases the difference in brightness between lighter
or darker pixels.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
2. Press the
button.
button to select
Color
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
NORMAL
3. Press the
or
“CONTRAST”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
VIDEO
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
Color
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
STRETCH
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
NORMAL
STRETCH
Use it when no contrast enhancement is needed.
Enhancing the brightness contrast sharpens an image and
makes specific areas stand out.
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• Setting Sharpness
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject
in pictures.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
2. Press the
button.
button to select
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
NORMAL
3. Press the
or
“SHARPNESS”.
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
VIDEO
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
SMOOTH
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
NORMAL
Use when no special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday
pictures.
SMOOTH
SHARPEN
Softens the edges of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect.
Increases contrast on the edges of the picture. Ideal when
you want to improve the clarity of a picture, or if you later
may want to crop or cut out specific areas in the picture.
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• Setting Audio Recording On/Off
When taking video clips, the audio sound is recorded simultaneously. You
can disable the audio recording if desired.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
button to select “AUDIO”.
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
OFF
or
SELECT
SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
VIDEO
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
ON
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
SELECT
SET
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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 Modes” on page
14 for more details.
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
1/0001
2. Press the or buttons to view the pictures
taken.
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picture is selected.
The currently displayed picture can be magnified up to 12 times using the
button. Press the button to view the picture in the original size.
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• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 16 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
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.
button. Thumbnail files will be shown on the LCD screen
,
,
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Selecting Thumbnail Display Format
PLAYBACK
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the
button.
2x2
3. Press the or button to select “THUMBNAIL”.
4. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
PLAYBACK
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
3x3
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
SELECT
SET
1
2
3
4
1
4
2
5
3
6
1
3
2
4
5
9
6
7
8
10
11
12
7
8
SET9
SET
16
SELECT
SET
SELECT
13
SELECT
14
15
2 x 2
3 x 3
4 x 4
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• Playing the Video Clip
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
1/0001
2. Press the
or
button to select the video
clip you wan to play.
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The
icon is shown on LCD screen when a
video clip is selected.
PLAY
3. Press the
button to start playing video
clip. Press it again to pause.
4. Press the
button to stop.
Start and pause playing a video clip
Stop playing a video clip
Rewind
PAUSE STOP REW FF
Fast forward
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• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
PLAYBACK
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
button to select “PROTECT”.
DELETE
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
OFF
or
4. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
PLAYBACK
DELETE
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
ON
Protect the selected picture or video clip
Remove protection from the selected
picture or video clip
ON
OFF
ALL ON Protect all pictures and video clips in
the current memory
SELECT
SET
ALL OFF Remove protection from all of the
pictures and video clips
1/0001
The
icon appears on the information display
when you review the protection status of the
protected picture or video clip.
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NOTE:
To protect one picture or video clip, use the
or
button to select the one
you want to protect before the above operation.
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• Delete Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
PLAYBACK
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
button to select “DELETE”.
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT
CANCEL
or
4. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
5. Press the
setting.
or
button to select the desired
PLAYBACK
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT
ONE
6. Press the
button.
7. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
SELECT
SET
8. Press the
button.
DELETE ?
You may cancel the deletion by choosing
“CANCEL”.
SET
CANCEL
SELECT
SET
NOTE:
• To delete one picture or video clip, use the
or
button to select the one
you want to delete before the above operation.
• Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted picture and video clips cannot be recovered.
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• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV
Setting the Video Output System
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate
different signal systems. For example: NTSC for USA, Canada, Taiwan,
Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), and so on.
You can change the video output system according to the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the
3. Press the
button.
or button to select “TV”.
DATE DISP
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
PAL
4. Press the button.
SELECT
SET
5. Press the
or
button to select the
SETUP
desired setting.
DATE DISP
TV
NTSC
6. Press the
7. Press the
button.
button.
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
SELECT
SET
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Connecting to a TV
“NTSC” or “PAL” can be selected when the camera is connected to a TV.
The TV screen now performs as the LCD screen and the LCD screen is
powered off.
1. Connect the camera to a TV via the video cable (supplied) as illustrated.
2. When the camera is set to Still Image mode or Video mode, you can
preview the picture you want to take on the TV screen.
3. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all
pictures and video clips in the camera on the TV.
NOTE:
When playing the pictures or videol clips on the TV, its color may be over-
saturated. Manually adjust the color setting on the TV for best color effect.
To Audio In Jack
To Video In Jack
White Plug
Yellow Plug
U
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6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD card
Your camera comes with a 16 MB 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.
NOTE:
As tests prove, the Studio 4 works best with 32MB to 512MB SD memory
cards. Consider using these cards for best performance.
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 you 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 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 Studio 4 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may
be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the Studio 4 camera. We
strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the
Studio 4 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 Studio 4 works best with popular brands of memory
cards such as SanDisk, Panasonic, Lexar and TOSHIBA. Consider using
these cards for best performance.
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Inserting the SD Card
Turn off the camera and open the SD card slot door as illustrated. Insert
the SD card, ensuring that the card is inserted the correct position as
illustrated. Close the card slot door before using the camera.
Notched corner
of SD card
1/0001
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen when
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Removing the SD Card
To remove the SD card, turn off camera and open the SD card slot door.
Gently use your finger to push the SD card inwards and then release it for
the SD card to bounce out of the SD card slot as illustrated.
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 picture or video recording operation to fail, and even
damage the memory card.
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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 23 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 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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7 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
PC
IMPORTANT!
MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD SUPPLIED
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER AND TRANSFER
PICTURES FROM YOUR CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the Studio 4
Driver. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting
the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures. No need to
install the driver.
IMPORTANT!
To view the video clips it is recommended to install the Arcsoft ShowBiz 1.3.
It can be found in the CD.
IMPORTANT!
To play the video clips (AVI format), it is necessary to install the DivX from
the CD supplied.
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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 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.
For Macintosh Users:
Mac
IMPORTANT!
To play the video clips (AVI format), it is necessary to install the DivX
Doctor II from the CD supplied.
IMPORTANT!
To view the video clips it is recommended to install the QuickTime Player. It
can be found in the CD.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
The Studio 4 software CD contains the following software:
Polaroid Studio 4 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™ 5.0 to edit and print the Pictures.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 5.0 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use image-editing program. This
program enables users to upload still image and movie clips stored 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.
ArcSoft ShowBiz 1.3 Movie Making Software
ArcSoft ShowBiz 1.3 is an easy-to-use program that has everything you
need to capture your home movies and create your own DVDs to share
with friends or send to customers. It includes tools for editing your video
footage, customizing DVD menus, and designing DVD photo slideshows!
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.
DivX®/DivX® Doctor II Advanced Digital Media Format
DivX lets you play, create and share digital video by turning bulky videos
into lean, mean DivX files. The DivX® codec (short for compressor/
decompressor) can compress video to a convenient size without losing
any noticeable quality and play those videos back on almost any device.
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QuickTime Player Media Playing Software (Mac Only)
The QuickTime Player is an easy-to-use application for playing, interacting
with or viewing any video, audio, VR, or graphic file that is compatible
with QuickTime.
• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend
the following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users
PC
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
Pentium® III 800MHz or equivalent processor
USB Port
128MB RAM (512MB 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
DivX
Mac
For Macintosh Users
®
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mac OS Version 9.2~X
PowerMac G3 or higher
USB Port
256MB RAM
400MB Free disk space
Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
CD-ROM drive
Standard mouse and keyboard
Stereo speakers
DivX Doctor II
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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer
• Before Transferring Files
IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED
CD. PLEASE REFER TO “7 Installing the Software onto a Computer”.
For Windows® Users:
PC
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
OK
USB Series “Mini B” plug
connects to your camera
USB Series “A” plug
connects to your computer
1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Plug USB Series “A” plug into the socket marked
on your computer.
3. Plug USB Series “Mini B” plug into the USB port on your camera.
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PC
For Windows® Users:
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to PC
1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then you
can see a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double
click “100MEDIA”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the “100MEDIA” folder. Highlight
the pictures or video 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.
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For Macintosh Users
Mac
• Transferring the Pictures and Video Clips to Mac
NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.
1. Open the LCD screen panel and 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 named “Unlablled”.
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary on different versions of Mac OS systems.
4. Double click the folder “Unlabbled” 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 them to the hard disk.
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• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)
PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect the connection between the camera and
the computer automatically.
When connect the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression 5.0 will
launch on your desktop automatically.
PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect any new photos in the camera.
Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer.
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You can select the destination which the photos are copied to.
Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button to confirm.
Click “OK” to start copying.
The photos have been copied to the computer successfully. You can start
to use the PhotoImpression 5.0 to edit the photos.
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9 Troubleshooting Problem
• Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,
please call your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card
for hot line contact details.
Symptom
Problem
Solution
I receive an error
message when I am
installing Polaroid
Studio 4 Camera
Driver.
Polaroid Studio 4
Camera Driver does
not load.
Shut down all other applications 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.
I cannot upload images Connection failure.
to the PC.
Check all cable connections are secured.
My Studio 4 camera
cannot be recognized
by the system.
Conflict with another
camera driver or
capture device.
If you have another camera installed
on your computer, remove it and its
driver completely from your system to
avoid conflicting with the Studio 4.
I get a blurred image
when uploading my
images to my computer. between pressing the
shutter button and the
There may be a
momentary delay
Hold your Studio 4 camera steadily
until you hear a beep which indicates
the exposure is completed.
actual exposure.
My Studio 4 Camera LCD Insufficient battery power Replace batteries.
screen shows
or
icon. or batteries are missing.
or
or
Orient batteries correctly.
I cannot activate my
Batteries are no
digital camera by pressing oriented correctly.
the Power button.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
Camera suddenly
powers off.
Auto power off
function is activated.
or
Turn the camera on.
or
Replace batteries.
Batteries are dead.
There is no response Your camera may
from the camera while be affected by the
Remove and re-install the battery or
batteries to reset the camera. Your
pressing any buttons.
electrostatic discharge. valuable data stored in the camera
or
will not be lost.
The LCD screen is
frozen or the camera is
hanged.
Image is not recorded
when the Shutter
button is pressed.
Camera is turned off.
or
Memory is full.
Turn the camera on.
or
Delete images you no longer need, or
use another memory card.
Camera powers off
during self-timer
countdown.
Batteries are dead.
Replace batteries.
Recorded pictures are
not saved in memory.
Camera powers
If the low battery indicator displays
on the LCD screen, replace with new
batteries.
off before the save
operation is complete.
or
or
Remove the memory
card before the save
operation is complete.
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 shinning directly
into the lens during
recording.
Position the camera so that sunlight
does not shine directly onto the lens.
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Symptom
Problem
Solution
My CD installation
wizard does not work.
The auto installation
file is switched to off.
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 “ 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 “
The CD ROM is
disconnected.
You can manually start it by going to
the Windows Desktop, double click
“My Computer”, double click your
CD ROM icon and finally double click
“INSTALL-E.EXE” file.
I cannot upload the
images from the
internal memory of the
Studio 4 camera to PC.
The SD Card is inserted The memory card with a higher priority
inside the SD Card slot. than the internal memory for image
storage or image transfer or delete.
The video clip (AVI) file
cannot be played.
DivX codec is not
installed yet.
Download and install the DivX or DivX
Doctor II from CD
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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10 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 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 JapanFor 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).
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11 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Picture Resolution
• Sensor:
- 1/1.8 inch
- 3.2 Mega Pixels CMOS
Lens
• Type: 5 elements plus IR filter
• Aperture: F 3.5
• Focal Length: f=8.66 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-zone
LCD Screen
1.5” TFT color panel
Auto
ISO Speed
Exposure Control
-/+2 EV in 0.5 increments
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Shutter Speed
White Balance
Storage
Electronic shutter 1/1000 sec ~ 1/10 sec
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
• Internal Memory: 16MB (11MB for data storage)
• External Memory: supports SD card up to 1 GB (not
included)
File Format
• Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format
Power Supply
Self-timer
2 x AA-size batteries (included)
10 seconds with beep sound
Yes
Tripod Socket
Connectivity
• With computer via USB cable (included)
• With TV via video cable (included)
Dimension
• Size: (W) 92 mm x (D) 35 mm x (H) 74 mm
• Weight: Approximately 125g excluding batteries or 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
Resolution
Quality
16MB
Internal
Memory
(11MB
32MB SD
64MB SD
for data
storage)
High
Normal
Low
20
27
55
72
110
144
182
182
254
296
280
366
442
914
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
34
91
High
33
91
Normal
Low
45
127
148
140
183
221
457
545
551
56
High
52
1280 x 960
640 x 480
Normal
Low
68
87
High
170
227
228
Normal
Low
1090
1102
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Resolution
Quality
High
128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD 1GB SD
220
288
384
364
508
592
440
576
880
1152
1536
1456
2032
1368
2240
2128
3536
7312
8720
8816
1760
2304
3072
2912
2048 x 1536
Normal
Low
768
High
728
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
Normal
Low
1016
1184
1120
1064
1768
3656
4360
4408
4064
4736
4480
4256
7072
14624
17440
17632
High
560
532
Normal
Low
884
1828
2180
2204
High
Normal
Low
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Recordable Video Length
Units: Minute
Resolution Quality
Video clips can be taken
16MB Internal Memroy 640 x 480
(11MB for data storage)
Fine
Normal
Fine
0.46
0.5
1
320 x 240
Normal
Fine
1.2
1.2
1.3
3
32MB SD
64MB SD
128MB SD
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
3.5
2.4
2.6
6
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
7
4.8
5.2
12
Normal
Fine
Normal
14
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Resolution Quality
Video clips can be taken
256MB SD
512MB SD
1GB SD
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
320 x 240
Fine
Normal
Fine
9.6
10.4
24
Normal
Fine
28
19.2
20.8
48
Normal
Fine
Normal
Fine
56
38.4
41.6
96
Normal
Fine
Normal
112
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 and length
of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary.
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• Uninstall the Camera Driver (PC)
For Windows® Users:
PC
1. Click Windows Start button.
2. Go to Setting -> Control Panel.
3. Double-click “Add or Remove Program”.
4. Choose the “Polaroid Studio 4 Camera” and Click “Change/Remove”
to uninstall it.
5. The driver will be removed automatically.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode
Description
Image Resolution
Quality
Default
Still Image Mode
2048 x 1536
Fine
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Color
0
Auto
Normal
Self-timer
Off
Video Mode
Video Resolution
Quality
640x480
Fine
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Color
0
Auto
Normal
Self-timer
Off
Contrast
Normal
Sharpness
Normal
Audio
On
Setup Mode
Beep
On
Date / Time Display
Driver Type
TV
Date & Time
Mass Storage
PAL
Frequency
60Hz for USA / 50Hz for Europe
Auto Power Off
Language
1 minute
English
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NOTE:
The default language for the LCD screen may vary with different countries
and regions.
• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
WARNING!
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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 in 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.
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental
conditions;
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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.
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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.
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NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any
warranty claim.
• 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.
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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:
• Re-orient 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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