Page 2 - Contents
i Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 The PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit . . .2 Attaching the wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Introduction; Please fill out and mail in your registration card!
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 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, edit and correct your images! Once the imag...
Page 6 - Attaching the wrist strap
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.
Page 7 - Camera Features; Front view
4 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Camera Features Front view a Shutter button b Flash c Optical viewfinder d Lens e Hand grip f Tripod socket a b c f e d
Page 9 - Power Supply; Limiting the use of the LCD also saves batteries.; To load the batteries
6 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera on battery power or with the AC adapter. To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after 3.5 minutes of inactivity and the LCD shuts off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To tu...
Page 10 - To connect the AC adapter; Warning
7 2 Slide the cover forward so that it can swing open ( b ). 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 togeth...
Page 11 - Using the Memory Card
8 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide 1 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter connector on the camera. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Using the Memory Card The images you take with your PDC 1300 camera are stored on a removab...
Page 12 - To insert the memory card; CE
9 To insert the memory card 1 Turn the camera power off. 2 Open the memory compartment as shown: 3 Carefully insert the memory card into the slot. The card fits only one way. Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot. 4 Close the memory compartment cover. Note: If the CE icon flashes on the ...
Page 13 - To remove the memory card; Close the memory compartment cover.
10 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide memory card becomes corrupted and unusable. For more information, see “Delete photos from your memory card” on page 21. To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the memory compartment on the side of the camera. 3 Use the clip on the wri...
Page 14 - Using the Camera; To turn on the camera power; To use the Menu Dial
11 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 Slide the power switch on the rear of the camera ( a ) all the way up to turn on the camera in RECORD mode; slide the power switch all the way ...
Page 17 - Changing Camera Settings; RECORD to take photos.; To switch between the menus:
14 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Changing Camera Settings Using options on the PDC 1300 LCD menu you can change camera settings for taking and reviewing photos. Depending on which mode you switch it to, the camera displays one of the following LCD menus: • RECORD to take photos. • PL...
Page 18 - To display the RECORD menu; Changing camera settings
15 To display the RECORD menu 1 Slide the power switch to RECORD mode. 2 Press the Menu Dial ( a ). The RECORD menu is displayed ( b ). Use these menu options to change camera settings. Changing camera settings The first time you turn on the camera, the camera settings allow you to take pictures in ...
Page 19 - Pixel resolution
16 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Pixel resolution The resolution setting refers to the number of pixels in a digital photo. The higher the pixel resolution, the more pixels that are contained in your photo. A higher pixel resolution takes up more space on the memory card, but produce...
Page 20 - Flash; Choose how the camera flash is used. The default setting is; Auto; The flash does not fire.; From 4 inches to 3 feet (10 cm to 1 m
17 Flash Choose how the camera flash is used. The default setting is Auto . Focusing distance Determine the distance from the camera at which a subject will be properly in focus. The default setting is Autofocus . Icon Flash setting The flash fires automatically when needed. • The flash does not fir...
Page 21 - Digital zoom; Enable digital zoom 2x to:; Turns off the camera self timer.
18 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Digital zoom Zoom in on your subject when taking a photo. For best results, use the LCD viewfinder with digital zoom. 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...
Page 22 - Advanced Menu; Managing stored images; Quick review
19 Advanced Menu Set the following options: 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 • Delete photos from the memory card • Lock photos (cannot delete) • Enlarge an image by 2X • Select i...
Page 23 - To display the PLAY menu
20 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide To display the PLAY menu 1 Slide the power switch down to PLAY mode. The last photo taken displays in the LCD. 2 Press the Menu Dial. The PLAY menu displays. 3 Use the options to change the camera play settings. 4 Press the Menu Dial again to set the ...
Page 24 - Delete photos from your memory card
21 • Edit image : displays a larger version of the selected thumbnail. You can delete or lock the image, or return to the multi-image view. Delete . Lock/unlock . Return to previous . • Return to full-sized image : closes the multiple- image view and displays single full-sized images. Delete photos ...
Page 25 - Locking photos
22 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Locking photos You can prevent photos from being accidently deleted by locking them: 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the LOCK icon. 2 Press the Menu Dial to select. The LOCK/UNLOCK menu is displayed. Select from the foll...
Page 26 - Standard; : Designate the print order of the; Exit; : Save DPOF changes for the displayed photo; Use digital zoom to enlarge a photo; Press the Menu Dial to select.
23 • Standard : Designate the print order of the displayed photo when it prints on its own page. Press the Menu Dial to underscore the number next to the selection (the default is 0). Rotate the Menu Dial to change the numbers. Press the Menu Dial again to set the order. • Exit : Save DPOF changes f...
Page 27 - Set information display
24 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Set information display You can display information about each photo you take on the LCD. For example, you can display the date and time a photo was taken. 1 With the PLAY menu selected, turn the Menu Dial to highlight the INFO icon. 2 Press the Menu ...
Page 28 - Taking Photos; Use the optical viewfinder:; To take a photo; Slide the power switch (; c e f
25 Taking Photos The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photos and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, email them, print them, and store them. You can take photos using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD. Use the optic...
Page 29 - Tips for Great Photos
26 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide 4 Press the shutter button ( d ) halfway to focus the camera and measure the light level. The camera is ready to take a photo when the green LED indicator lights ( e ). Press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo. The red Wait indicato...
Page 30 - Run
27 Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software This section describes how to install Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software and get help when using the software. Minimum System Requirements • PC with Pentium class processor • Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or above • 32 MB RAM • 85 MB avail...
Page 31 - To get help; Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker; Acquire
28 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera 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 softwa...
Page 32 - Transferring Photos to Your Computer
29 Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following sections describe how to transfer images from the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for the Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera are automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your...
Page 33 - Connecting the camera to a computer; To connect using the serial cable; Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera.
30 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Connecting the camera to a computer To connect using the serial cable 1 Turn off your computer and all its peripherals (scanner, printer). 2 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera. 3 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on th...
Page 35 - New; to create a new; icon at the bottom of the screen.; Select
32 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide 9 Select an existing photo album from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page or select New to create a new photo album. A photo album is a file that you use to keep track of the photos you download from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at ...
Page 37 - To connect using the mini-USB cable; With the power on in the computer:
34 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide To connect using the mini-USB cable With the power on in the computer: 1 Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable to the mini-USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. 2 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the USB port on the co...
Page 39 - Click the
36 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide 8 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen. The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 9 Select PDC 1300. Click Select . The Polaroid PDC 1300 TWAIN window opens. From this window, you can manage the photo...
Page 40 - Click; Delete All Photos from Camera; to clear the
37 Transferring images to the computer With a cable connection established between your computer and the PDC 1300 and the Polaroid PDC 1300 dialog box displayed, you can transfer images to your computer. To transfer images: 1 Ensure that the Photo tab is displayed. Thumbnail images of the photos in ...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
38 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Troubleshooting Problem Solution The digital camera has no power. • Turn off and then turn on the digital camera. The digital camera may have automatically turned off to save battery power. • Check to make sure that the battery terminals (+ and -) are...
Page 43 - CF; icon blinks in the
40 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Cannot take a photo. • Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the camera. Wait until the LED indicator light is steady green. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a photo. • The flash is charging. The flash icon blinks in the Stat...
Page 44 - Autoflash; setting for best results.; Autofocus
41 The live picture in the LCD looks "jumpy." • The LCD is being used in low light conditions. Increase the amount of light, or use the optical viewfinder to compose your photo. The flash doesn’t work. • The flash is turned off. Press the Menu Dial to change the flash setting. Use the Autofl...
Page 46 - FCC Notice; Image Maker Products User’s; Camera Precautions
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 Guide . Camera Precautions Observe the foll...
Page 47 - Battery Handling; When using batteries:; Contacting Polaroid
44 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User’s Guide Battery Handling When using batteries: • Use only AA high-capacity super 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 batterie...
Page 48 - One Year Limited Warranty; This; Caution
45 One Year Limited Warranty Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture within the warranty period. The warranty period is determined by the date of purchase. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise, the warranty period is determined by the date ...
Page 51 - Technical Support Information; (This information replaces that found on Page 44); , and within the United States by calling
PDC 1300 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.M...
