Polaroid PDC 2300Z User Manual

User's GuidePDC 2300Z Digital CameraCreative KitRev. 1, June 10, 2002

6 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide Loading batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera by pressing down on the

7 Connecting the AC adapter Here are some important notes for using the AC adapter with your camera: • Only use the AC adapter that came with your ca

8 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide Memory Card The photos you take with your PDC 2300Z Digital Camera are stored on a removable 8 MB Type I C

9 3 Insert the memory card into the slot. Push the card carefully, but firmly, into the slot. The card fits completely into the slot in only one way. W

10 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide Attaching the Wrist Strap To attach the wrist strap to the body of the camera, insert one end of the wris

11 Using the Status LCD After the camera turns on, icons appear on the Status LCD. Icons may display differently or not at all, depending on which mo

12 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide Pixel resolution and photo quality Pressing the Resolution/Quality button (top of camera) cycles through

13 Flash Pressing the Flash mode button on the Status LCD lets you cycle through the different types of camera flash. The default is Auto Flash . The

14 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideMacro lensPressing the Macro enable button on the top of the camera turns the Macro (close-up) lens on or o

15Using the LCDYou can use the LCD on the back of the camera as a viewfinder for taking photos, to review the photos you have taken, and to view and ch

PDC 2300Z User Manual AddendumPDC 2300Z cameras whose serial number ends with the letter “D” containadditional features not documented in the User Man

16 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideUsing the Zoom controlUse the Zoom control on the top of the camera to zoom the lens between Wide Angle and

17Using the camera modes and menusYour Polaroid PDC 2300Z Digital Camera has five separate modes, each of which has different features and menus. Rotat

18 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideUsing RECORD menu options1 Turn the camera on.2 Rotate the Mode knob to the RECORD setting.3 Press the Menu

19Using ERASE menu options1 With the camera on, rotate the Mode knob to the ERASE setting.2 Press the Menu button.Use the ERASE menu options to:•

20 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideTaking PhotosThe Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to ta

218 Press the shutter button halfway down.• If the LED next to the optical viewfinder lights solid green, the shot is in focus.• If the LED n

22 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideSetting the self-timerUse this feature to take a photo ten seconds after you press the shutter button.Note:

23Changing the LCD brightnessUse this feature to change the brightness of the LCD when reviewing or taking photos.1 Turn on your camera.2 Rotate the M

24 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideAdjusting the white balanceIf you are shooting indoors without a flash—or sometimes in certain daylight cond

25Adjusting the exposure compensationIf your photos are coming out too dark or too light, you can use the EV compensation setting to adjust the amount

Save Settings FeatureA Save Settings menu line item allows the user to save the EV and White Balancesettings. The original model camera would not save

26 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideReviewing photos as you take themThe Quick View feature allows you to see and delete photos immediately aft

27Reviewing photos after you take them1 Turn on the camera.2 Rotate the Mode knob to the PLAY setting.The LCD displays the last photo taken.To. . . Do

28 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideReviewing your photos as a slideshowYou can review your photos as a slideshow, setting them to cycle automa

29Reviewing photos on your TV1 Turn on the camera.2 Rotate the Mode knob to the PLAY setting.3 Press the Menu button.The PLAY menu options appear.4 Ro

30 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide10 Connect the camera to your TV.a Insert one end of the AC power adapter (a) into the power port on the si

31Selecting the folderUse this feature to select the folder in which you want to review your photos on your camera’s memory card.About foldersOnce you

32 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideProtecting Your PhotosUse this feature to protect, or “lock,” your photos to prevent them from being delete

33Deleting PhotosWith this feature you can delete individual photos or all photos at once.Warning: Once you delete a photo, it cannot be retrieved—it

34 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideDeleting all photos1 Turn on your camera.2 Rotate the Mode knob to the ERASE setting.3 Press the Menu butto

35Setting the date and timeNote: You can reset the date and time on your camera as necessary.1 Turn on the camera.2 Rotate the Mode knob to the SETUP

i Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1The Polaroid PDC 2300Z Digital Camera

36 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideSetting the menu language1 Turn on the camera.2 Rotate the Mode knob to the SETUP setting.The SETUP menu ap

37Setting the camera beepWhen beeps are enabled, the camera beeps when you press most buttons or cycle through menus, during the last three seconds of

38 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideThe SETUP menu appears in the LCD.3 Rotate the Zoom control left or right to highlight the Format Media men

39Setting the automatic power-off delayUse this feature to set the duration of inactivity after which the camera shuts down automatically.1 Turn on th

40 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideInstalling Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro SoftwareThis section describes how to install Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro Softwa

41Transferring Photos to Your ComputerThis section describes how to connect the Polaroid PDC 2300Z Digital Camera to your computer and transfer photos

42 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideConnecting the camera to your computerConnecting using the serial cable1 Turn off your camera.2 Turn off yo

43Connecting using the USB cable1 Turn off your camera.The computer can remain on.2 Insert the round connector on the USB cable (a) into the digital p

44 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideTransferring photos to the computerOnce the camera and computer are connected using the serial or USB cable

453 Highlight Polaroid PDC 2300Z Digital Camera and click Select.4 Select File/Acquire/Acquire.The Polaroid PDC 2300Z TWAIN software opens. From this

1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z Digital Camera Creative Kit. This kit contains everything you need to enter t

46 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideUsing PhotoMAX Pro with the InternetIn addition to PhotoMAX Pro’s robust photo manipulation features, Photo

47Sending your images via e-mailPhotoMAX Pro can work in conjuction with your e-mail software to automatically create new e-mail messages with your im

48 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideSaving your images to the webIf you have created your free online membership at PolaroidDigital.com (see be

49• If you do not have an account at PolaroidDigital.com, click Create Account. Your browser will automatically bring you to a sign-up screen at

50 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide4 Choose one of the following:• If you already have an account at PolaroidDigital.com, enter your logi

51TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe camera has no power.• Turn off and then turn on the digital camera. The digital camera may have automatically tur

52 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideProblem SolutionThe PhotoMAX Pro Software does not see the digital camera.• Ensure that the digital camera

53Cannot take a photo.• Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the camera. Press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo.• The fl

54 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideThe flash doesn’t work.• The flash is turned off. Press the Flash enable button (top of camera) to change the

55FCC NoticeWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's au

2 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300ZDigital Camera Creative Kit Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z Digital Camera

56 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideCamera PrecautionsObserve the following precautions when you use this digital camera:• This camera is batte

57Battery HandlingWhen using batteries:• Use only AA high-capacity super alkaline or lithium disposable batteries or NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batter

58 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s GuideWarrantiesOne Year Limited WarrantyPolaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z Digital CameraPolaroid will, at our option,

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PDC 2300Z Technical Support Information (This information replaces that found on Page 57) Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digita

3 Camera Features Top view a Mode knob (page 17) b Status LCD (page 11) c Resolution/Quality selection button (page 11 and page 12) d Macro mode enab

4 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z User’s Guide Rear view a Power on-off switch (page 10) b Power/status indicator LED (page 5) c LCD (page 15) d Optical

5 Power Supply You can operate the Polaroid PDC 2300Z Digital Camera on battery power or with the AC adapter.To conserve battery life, the camera shu