Page 2 - Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide; Contents
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Introduction; Please fill out and mail in your registration card!
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit. This kit contains everything you need to enter the world of digital imaging. After you take photos, you will find it easy to transfer them to your computer, edi...
Page 5 - Camera Features; Front view
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 3 Attaching the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the camera by sliding the strap through the opening on the bottom of the camera as shown. The wrist strap includes a clip to use when removing the memory card from the camera. Camera Features Front view a S...
Page 6 - Back view
4 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Back view a Optical viewfinder b Ready indicator c Wait indicator d Status panel e LCD display f Power switch g LCD display switch h Menu Dial Side view a AC adapter connection b Serial cable connection c USB cable connection d Video cable connection e Memor...
Page 7 - Power Supply; To load batteries; Slide the cover forward so that it can swing open (
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 5 Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera on battery power or with the AC adapter. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 4 minutes of inactivity and the LCD display shuts off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To tu...
Page 8 - To connect the AC adapter
6 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 3 Insert four AA-size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the + and – terminals are oriented correctly as shown inside the battery compartment. Note: Do not mix old batteries with new batteries, or different types of batteries together. 4 Close and loc...
Page 10 - Using the Memory Card; Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash; To insert the memory card; Turn the camera power off.
8 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Using the Memory Card The images you take with your PDC 1100 camera are stored on a removable CompactFlash memory card. A 4 MB memory card is provided with the camera. Memory cards with capacities of 2 MB to 96 MB are also available. You must insert the memo...
Page 11 - Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot.; To remove the memory card
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 9 3 Insert the memory card into the slot (with the label side of the card facing the rear of the camera). Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot. 4 Close the memory compartment cover. 5 In the event that the memory card becomes corrupted and unusabl...
Page 12 - Close the memory compartment cover.; Using the Camera; To turn on the camera power; Slide up the power switch on the rear of the camera (
10 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 3 Use the clip on the wrist strap to pull out the memory card. 4 Close the memory compartment cover. Using the Camera You must insert the memory card before you can turn on the camera (see “Using the Memory Card” on page 8). To turn on the camera power 1 Sl...
Page 15 - Changing Camera Settings; To switch between the menus:
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 13 Changing Camera Settings Using options on the PDC 1100 LCD menu you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. The camera has two LCD menus: • REC (Record) to take photos. • PLAY (Playback) to review photos stored in memory. To switch betwe...
Page 16 - Changing camera settings
14 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide To display the REC menu 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the Menu Dial ( a ). The REC menu is displayed ( b ). Use the Record menu options to change camera settings. Changing camera settings The first time you turn on the camera, the camera settings allow you ...
Page 19 - From 8 inches to 3 feet (20 cm to
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 17 Focusing distance Determine the distance from the camera at which a subject will be properly in focus. The default setting is Autofocus . Icon For subjects From 2 feet to infinity (60 cm to infinity ) from the camera. From 8 inches to 3 feet (20 cm to 90 cm...
Page 20 - Choose to take photos in color or in black and white.; Turns off the camera self timer.; Camera captures images in color.
18 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Self timer Set the camera self-timer. The self-timer applies to the next picture you take. Set the self-timer for each photo you want to delay. Color Choose to take photos in color or in black and white. Icon Action Delays the camera shutter 10 seconds when...
Page 22 - Managing stored images; To display the PLAY menu
20 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide LCD Display brightness Choose to display images on the LCD display in low light or bright conditions. Managing stored images When you select the PLAY menu, you can: • View photos stored on the memory card one at a time • View multiple photos as thumbnails •...
Page 24 - Once you delete an image, it cannot be retrieved.; Locking photos; Press the Menu Dial to select.
22 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Delete photos from your memory card Warning: Once you delete an image, it cannot be retrieved. You can lock images to prevent them from being deleted from memory. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight DELETE icon. 2 Press the Menu D...
Page 25 - Set information display; Date: the date the image was taken
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 23 Enlarge an image by 2X You can enlarge any displayed message displayed on the LCD display. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the ZOOM 2x icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to select. The photo is enlarged by a factor of two. Scroll bar...
Page 26 - Press the Menu Dial to display the logo options:; Taking Photos; Use the optical viewfinder:
24 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Set LCD display brightness You can change the brightness of the LCD display to view images in bright or dark conditions. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the LCD icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to display the brightness options. Yo...
Page 28 - Tips for Great Photos; Here are some tips to help you take better photos!
26 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Tips for Great Photos Here are some tips to help you take better photos! • Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead. • Use the flash On setting if there is light behind your subject. • In low light conditions, use the ...
Page 30 - button in the corner.; Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker
28 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide To get help To get help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: • Click the Help button on the left side of the Polaroid PhotoMAX window or click the ? button in the corner. • Move your mouse cursor over any button or feature in the software and...
Page 31 - Transferring Photos to Your Computer; Connecting the camera to a computer; To connect using the serial cable
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 29 Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following sections describe how to transfer images from the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera are automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoM...
Page 32 - onnect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera
30 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 2 C onnect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera . 3 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer . 4 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a ...
Page 33 - From the Windows desktop:
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 31 6 Turn on your computer. The Status panel on your camera displays a PC message when the camera is properly connected to your computer. 7 Start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX icon on your desktop ...
Page 34 - The TWAIN software can be used with other
32 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select PDC 1100 and click Select . The Polaroid PDC 1100 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can manage the photos in the camera’s memory. Note: The TWAIN software...
Page 35 - With the power on in the computer:
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 33 To connect using the USB cable With the power on in the computer: 1 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. 2 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 3 Connect one...
Page 37 - A Get Photos dialog box appears. The transfer
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 35 Transferring images to the computer With a cable connection established between your computer and the PDC 1100 and the Polaroid PDC 1100 dialog box displayed, you can transfer images to your computer. To transfer images: 1 Ensure that the Photo tab is displ...
Page 39 - Displaying Images on a TV; To display images on a TV; Turn off the TV and the power to the camera.
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 37 Displaying Images on a TV You can view images stored in your camera on any TV equipped with a video input terminal. For more information about using your TV for video input, see the manufacturer’s manual for your TV. To display images on a TV 1 Turn off the...
Page 40 - Press the Menu Dial twice to review images.
38 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 6 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. 7 Turn the camera on. 8 Press the Menu Dial twice to review images. 1100user.book Page 38 Friday, December 3, 19...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 39 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the PDC 1100 Digital Camera. • Ensure that the digital camera power is turned on and a PC message appears on the Status panel. Use the AC adapter when downloading images. •...
Page 45 - FCC Notice; Image Maker Products User’s; Camera Precautions
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 43 FCC Notice 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. For detailed information about FCC compliance, see the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Products User’s Gui...
Page 46 - Battery Handling; When using batteries:; Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries; Contacting Polaroid; Eastern
44 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide Battery Handling When using batteries: • Use only AA alkaline or lithium disposable batteries or NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batteries with the camera. • Never mix old batteries with new batteries, or use different types of batteries together. • Do not expos...
Page 47 - Internet support; This; Caution
Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User’s Guide 45 Internet support Technical support is available via the Internet. Visit our Web site at: www.polaroid.com One Year Limited Warranty Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture within the warranty period. The warra...
Page 48 - Technical Support Information; (This information replaces that found on Page 44; , and within the United States by calling
PDC 1100 Technical Support Information (This information replaces that found on Page 44 ) Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at http://www.polaroid.com/ , and within the United States by calling 800-897-0356 from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. EST, (Mon - Fri) and 10 A.M. to 4 P....
