Polaroid IS536, User Manual

Page 1: ...IS536 USER MANUAL 2012 All Rights Reserved Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies ...

Page 2: ...I iS536 User Manual SER ANUAL ...

Page 3: ...Product features i Front view Lens Microphone Flash Self timer Video light Mode button Shutter button Beeper Flash button Power button Zoom ...

Page 4: ...ii Product features Back view OK Battery compartment SD SDHC Card slot LCD USB port Strap post Review button Tripod socket SD SDHC Card Optional accessory Delete button Menu button Info button ...

Page 5: ...ness 5 Understanding the picture taking icons 6 Watch the battery level 6 Using the optical zoom 7 Using the flash 8 Using different modes 9 Using shortcuts 11 Using the self timer 12 Using burst 12 Taking panoramic pictures 13 3 Sharing and tagging pictures 14 Tagging with keywords 14 4 Reviewing and editing 15 Reviewing pictures videos 15 Deleting pictures videos 16 Viewing pictures videos in di...

Page 6: ... menu button to change settings 25 Using the Setup menu 29 6 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 31 Transferring photos and videos Windows 31 Transferring photos and videos Macintosh 31 Appendix 32 Specifications 32 Troubleshooting 39 Getting help on the Web 42 Troubleshooting 34 Warranty Support Information 37 Warranty Card 37 Technical Support 39 E Waste 39 FCC Statement 40 Canadian DOC Statem...

Page 7: ...1 1 Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap Loading the batteries Watch the battery level See page 6 All batteries lose power over time even if they re not being used ...

Page 8: ...tting the language and date time NOTE To change language in the future use the Setup Menu see page 29 Press the Power button to change current field for previous next field OK to accept At the prompt press OK to change OK to accept Language Date Time ...

Page 9: ...pictures the card or the camera IMPORTANT Whenyouturnonthecamera itchecksto seeifacardisinserted Ifso new pictures videos are stored on the card If no card is inserted new pictures videos are stored in the camera internal memory If pictures videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted the camera prompts you to move the pictures to the ca rd and erase those in internal memory 1 Tur...

Page 10: ...to focus and set exposure When the framing marks turn green press the Shutter button completely down Using the framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area 1 Press the Shutter button halfway If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject release the Shutter button and recompose the scene 2 Press the Shutter button completely downto take the picture NOTE Multiple framing marks m...

Page 11: ...o a TV see page 20 Reviewing the picture video just taken After you take a picture video the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video To take new pictures videos sooner press the Shutter button halfway To review pictures videos anytime see page 15 Adjusting LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power seepage 29 Delete the...

Page 12: ...cons Watch the battery level Don t miss out on great pictures and videos watch the battery level Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power Battery level Capture mode Pictures time remaining Zoom indicator Self timer Flash mode Focus mode Exposure compensation ...

Page 13: ...ideo NOTE For focus distances see Specifications starting on page 32 Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode Turn the lever toward T Telephoto until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range Release the lever then turn it again NOTE You may notice decreased image quality when using...

Page 14: ...n the lighting conditions require it Fill Flash On Every time you take a picture regardless of the lighting conditions Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit when the light is behind the subject NOTE Not available in Smart Capture mode Off Never Red eye Reduction A preflash fires shrinking the eye pupil before the picture is taken Flash button ...

Page 15: ...ity The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size 3 2 the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints 16 9 wide screen 4 3 the default setting Scene Point and shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation See page 10 Video Capturing video with sound See p...

Page 16: ...acklight Subjects that are in shadow or backlit Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light Children Action pictures of children in bright light Bright Bright scenes Fireworks Fireworks For best results placethe camera on a steady surface or tripod Self Portrait Close ups of yourself Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye Use the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits Night...

Page 17: ...iew functions 1 The shortcuts appear To hide the shortcuts again press 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation Self timer and Auto focus in Capture mode In Review mode access Keyword Tags You ll see different functions in different modes 3 Press to choose a setting Press to show hide shortcuts Shortcuts Press the Info button ...

Page 18: ... seconds later 3 Compose the scene Press the Shutter button halfway then completely down The camera takes the picture pictures after the delay To take a video after a 2 or 10 second delay use the same procedure but press the Shutter button completely downwhile in video mode Using burst Use the burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in rapid succession You can turn on burst using a shortcut see pag...

Page 19: ... want to pan then press OK 3 Take the first picture After a quickview the LCD displays the liveview and an overlay from the first picture You can press the Delete button to start over 4 Compose the second picture Make the overlay from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture 5 If you are taking stitching only 2 pictures press OK to stitch them together After you take 3 pictures ...

Page 20: ...ng keyword or New Keyword to add a new one then press OK 4 Press to add keywords to other pi choose Done then press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Press the Review button then to find a picture to tag Press the Menu button Press to choose Keyword Tag then press OK ctures When finished press to ...

Page 21: ...Angle W button For more information see page 17 Playing a video Press OK to play a video Press OK to pause resume During playback Press to play at 2X speed press again for 4X Press to reverse at 2X speed press again for 4X NOTE Audioiscapturedduringvideorecording Audiocanbeheard whenthevideoosplayedonacomputerorwhenthecamera is connected to a TV see page 20 Review Playback speed 4X 4X X 2 X 1 2X P...

Page 22: ... available immediately after you delete a picture Protecting pictures videos from deletion 1 2 3 Press to choose Protect then press OK 4 Press to choose Protect then press OK A padlock indicates that the picture video is protected Clicking OK again removes the padlock Press to protect other pictures videos or press to choose Done then press OK CAUTION Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Ca...

Page 23: ... camera shows the last picture video that was taken 2 Press the Wide Angle W button to view pictures videos as thumbnails Press it again to see more smaller thumbnails To view all pictures videos choose the All tab choose the appropriate tab 3 Telephoto T button Press the Review button to exit Review To see a single picture video press to choose it Then press the To sort pictures videos by date pe...

Page 24: ...Angle W button to view pictures by thumbnail or choose View Thumbnails shortcut 3 Press to choose a tab and sort pictures videos by All Date Favorite or Keyword 4 Press to choose a picture or picture stack Press Telephoto T see pictures in a stack or to see an individual picture Press Wide Angle W to see thumbna ils or picture stacks To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfwa...

Page 25: ...ing 19 Understanding the review icons For more about shortcuts see page 11 Favorite Protected Picture Video number Video duration Select picture video Battery level Keyword Edit tags View thumbnails Play video Shortcuts ...

Page 26: ... computer monitor or any device equipped with a video input To connect the camera directly to a television use an A V cable may be sold separately NOTE Ensurethat the camera Video Out setting NTSCorPAL iscorrect seepage 29 Imagequalityon a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed ...

Page 27: ...ose Crop then press OK 3 Press Telephoto T to shrink the crop area or Wide W to stretch it Press to move the crop box When satisfied with the crop box press OK 4 Follow the screen prompts The picture is cropped The original is saved Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Picture Cropped picture Press the Review ...

Page 28: ...en press OK 4 Press to highlight an option Rotate Right rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise Rotate Left rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise 5 Press OK Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode Press the Review button then to find the previous next picture Press the Menu button Press to highlight the Edit tab ...

Page 29: ...icture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6 inch 10 x 15 cm print 1 video 2 Edit tab 3 Choose Make Picture then press OK 4 Follow the screen prompts to choose a video frame and create a picture To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Video Tr...

Page 30: ...itable for a 4 x 6 inch 10 x 15 cm print 1 video 2 Edit tab 3 Choose Video Action Print then press OK A 9 up picture is created To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Video 9 up picture Press the Menu button then to choose the Press the Review button then to find a ...

Page 31: ...ing settings Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to choose a setting then press OK 4 Choose an option then press OK Using the capture tab available when the camera is in a capture mode Settings More information Picture Size Choose a picture resolution See Specifications starting on page 32 Self timer Burst Choose Self timer or Burst feature Off 2 Seconds 10 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On Pre...

Page 32: ...ing ISO 80 100 200 400 800 1250 Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open normally in low light conditions For best results place the camera on a tripod or steady surface See Specifications starting onpage 32 Color Mode Choose color tones Unavailable in Video mode Vivid Color For increased saturation and exaggerated color Full Color For rich balanced color Basic Color For accurate ...

Page 33: ... instead of flash if possible The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position Infinity For distant subjects auto focus framing marks are unavailable Focus Exposure Zone Choose how the camera assesses the scene for exposure and focus Face Priority If faces are detected they receive focus exposure priority If faces are not detected the camera switches to Multi Zone Mu...

Page 34: ...d Delete Keyword Sharpness Control picture sharpness or softness See Specifications starting on page 32 Press Menu and OK to access settings More information AF Control Video Choose an auto focus setting Continuous AF Camera is always focusing during liveview Single AF Camerafocusesonce whentheShutterbuttonis pressed Self timer Choose a Self timer feature Off 10 Seconds 2 Seconds Settings More inf...

Page 35: ...tery power Power Save Dimmer LCD uses less power Date Stamp Add a stamp showing the date time that a picture was taken to all future pictures On Off Camera Sounds Choosevolume andsound effectsfor eachfunction All on All alert sounds are on Shutter only All off All alert sounds are off Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device NT...

Page 36: ...e protected Removing a card during formatting may damage the card Memory Card Deletes everything on the card formats the card Exit Exits without making a change Internal Memory Deletes everything in internal memorykeyword tags About View camera information Settings More information formats the internal memory ...

Page 37: ...opy the images into the Pictures My Pictures folder and the videos into the Videos My Videos folder 7 Do not disconnect the cable during transfer Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer 1 Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer 2 MSDC appears on the LCD 3 The camera s device icon appears on the desktop 4 Click on the...

Page 38: ...ocus Multi Zone Center Zone Face Priority Working range 0 3 m 1 ft infinity wide normal 1 0 m 3 3 ft infinity telephoto normal 05 0 8 m 2 31 5 in wide Macro mode 1 0 1 5 m 1 6 4 9 ft telephoto Macro mode Auto Exposure Auto focus control Multi zone Center zone Face Priority Face detection Yes Face recognition Yes Shutter speed 1 4 1 1400 seconds Auto 1 2 8 seconds Manual Long time exposure 0 5 8 se...

Page 39: ... Law Picture size 16 MP 4 3 4608 x 3440 pixels 14 MP 3 2 4288 x 2864 pixels 12 MP 16 9 4000 x 2248 pixels 6 MP 4 3 2816 x 2112 pixels 3 MP 4 3 2048 x 1536 pixels Color modes Vivid Color Full Color Basic Color Black White Sepia Sharpness modes Sharp Normal Soft Video capture 2 GB maximum VGA 640 x 480 25 fps Communication with computer USB 2 0 high speed PIMA 15740 protocol Video output NTSC or PAL...

Page 40: ...n picture size and content Flash does not fire Check the flash setting and change as needed NOTE The flash does not fire in all modes Memory card is almost or entirely full Transfer the pictures to the computer Delete pictures from the cardor insert a new card Memory card not recognized or camera freezes with card Card may be corrupted Format the card in the camera Use another memory card Only SD ...

Page 41: ... Memory is full Transfer pictures to the computer delete pictures or insert another card Status Solution Computer does not communicate with the camera Turn off the camera then turn it back on Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly Make sure the camera USB Cable Micro B 5 Pin is connected to the camera and the computer Then turn on the camera Status Solution ...

Page 42: ...iny pictures Picture is too dark Reposition the camera for more available light Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range To automatically set exposure and focus press the Shutter button halfway When the framing marks turn green press the Shutter button completely downto take the picture In Program mode increase the Exposure Compensation Picture is t...

Page 43: ...thorized product service center the original consumer purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice evidencing that the Product is within the applicable Warranty period s MUST be presented in order to obtain the requested service It is your responsibility to properly package and send any defective pro...

Page 44: ...O OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING CONSUMER S RECOVERY AGAINST DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY DISTRIBUTOR THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequenti...

Page 45: ...ble stewards of the environment and to avoid violating established laws you should properly dispose of this product in compliance with all applicable regulations directives or other governances in the area where you reside Please check with local authorities or the retailer where you purchased this product to determine a location where you can appropriately dispose of the product You may also go t...

Page 46: ...icular 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...