Polaroid iS536 - Manual

iii Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the wrist strap ............................................................................. 1 Loading the batteries ...................................................

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.

2 Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting 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. Lang...

Setting up your camera 3 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We strongly recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a...

4 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. (If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Smart Capture mode 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set expos...

Taking pictures/videos 5 Taking a video 1 displays . 2 Press the Shutter button completely down , then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.To review and work with videos, see page 15 . NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the v...

6 Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons 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 remainingZoom indicator Self timer Flash mode Focus mode Ex...

Taking pictures/videos 7 Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, turn the lever right toward T (Telephoto). To zoom out, turn the lever left toward W (Wide Angle). 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 32 . Using...

8 Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject i...

Taking pictures/videos 9 Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings, then press OK . Use this mode For Smart Capture General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. Faces get focus and exp...

Taking pictures/videos 11 Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press . 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus...

12 Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. Use the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits. You can turn on the...

Taking pictures/videos 13 Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.NOTE: Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 1 until the LCD displays ...

14 3 Tagging pictures Tagging with keywords 12 You can also access Keyword Tag using a shortcut ( see page 11 ). 3 Press to choose an existing 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, pr...

15 4 Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures/videos 12 Press for previous/next picture/video. To exit, press the Review button or press the Shutter button halfway down.To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. (For more information, see page 17 .) Playing a video Press...

16 Reviewing and editing Deleting pictures/videos 12 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting pictures/videos from deletion .) Using the undo delete pic...

Reviewing and editing 17 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Turn the lever toward T (Telephoto) to magnify 2X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture. Press OK to return to 1X. Viewing pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 The camera shows the last picture/vid...

18 Reviewing and editing A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures Tag pictures—by keywords—to make them easy to find, later. For example, the camera can find all pictures that contain “Mary” or “Dad’s 60th Birthday.” (See Tagging with keywords, page 14 .) You can also find pictures by date take...

Reviewing and editing 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 tagsView thumbnailsPlay video Shortcuts*

20 Reviewing and editing Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on a television, 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: Ensure that the camera Vi...

Reviewing and editing 21 Using the menu button in review 12 Press to choose a tab: Review Edit Setup 3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. 1 picture to crop. 2 E...

22 Reviewing and editing Rotating pictures You can rotate a picture to portrait or landscape orientation. 123 Press to highlight Rotate Picture, then press OK. 4 Press to highlight an option: Rotate Right—rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise.Rotate Left—rotates the picture 90 degrees countercloc...

Reviewing and editing 23 Editing videos Trimming a video You can remove the start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. 1 video. 2 Edit tab. Choose Trim, then press OK. 3 Press to choose the Play icon, then press OK. When the desired first frame is displayed, press OK icon, then pres...

24 Reviewing and editing Making a video action print From a video, you can make a 9-up picture, suitable 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...

25 5 Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. 12 Press to choose a ...

Doing more with your camera 29 Using the Setup menu Use Setup to customize other camera settings. Settings More information Date & Time Set date and time. LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during picture/video capture. (During Review , the LCD is set to High Power.) Auto— LCD brightness is au...

31 6 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) Power the camera ON. 3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. 1) Use th...

32 Appendix Specifications CCD— 1/2.33-type Effective pixels— 16 MP (4656 x 3480) LCD— 3 in. (7.62 cm) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio Image storage— logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB Internal storage capacity— 32 MB internal memory (16 MB availab...

Warranty and Support Information 37 This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired or replaced at no charge fo...

Warranty and Support Information 39 TECHNICAL SUPPORT For technical support issues please visit our website at www.polaroid.com. For further assistance, you can also call our technical support department toll free at 877-408-0033, or for e-mail support, please contact us at [email protected]. Dispo...

Warranty and Support Information 40 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...