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User Guide
t830 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
Questions? Need some help?

This manual should help you understand your new product. If you have
questions, call our toll-free number found on the insert with this icon:

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Product Overview
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Shutter button
Flash
Self-timer LED/Auto Focus Lamp
Speaker
Power button
Stabilizer
Microphone
Lens

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2
3
7
8
4

9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
10. Playback mode button
11. Menu button
12. Macro / Left button
13. LCD screen
14 Down button
15. Delete / ASM button
16. Mode button
17. Zoom in button
18. Play / Pause / Up button
19. Wrist strap holder
20. Set / Display button
21. USB port
22. Flash / Right button
23. Battery / SD card door
24. Tripod mount

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10
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12
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14
15
16

17
MENU

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20
21
22

* ASM button: Pressing this button switches
among the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
and Manual Exposure mode. See page 41.

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Table of Contents
Product Overview............................................................................2
Table of Contents............................................................................3
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Getting Started ...........................................................................6
• Camera Package Contents..........................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap...........................................................8
• Installing the Battery..................................................................8
• Using Your Battery....................................................................9
• Charging the Battery..................................................................9
• Checking the Battery Level.......................................................11
• Turning the Camera On and Off................................................11

Camera Settings.........................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status .........................................................12
• Capture Modes.......................................................................12
• Playback Mode........................................................................16
• Camera Modes........................................................................17
• Capture Modes.......................................................................18
• How to Navigate Menus...........................................................19
• Setup Menu . .........................................................................20
• Adjusting the Sounds...............................................................21
• Selecting Auto Review Period...................................................22
• Power Saving Settings ............................................................23
• Setting the Date and Time .......................................................24
• Setting the Display Language . .................................................25
• Resetting File No. ...................................................................26
• Choosing a Startup Image .......................................................27
• Formatting the Internal Memory ...............................................29
• Resetting to Default Settings ...................................................30
• Turning the Information Display On/Off......................................31

Taking Pictures..........................................................................33
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode................................................33
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode.................................................35
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes.....................36
• Using the Q Mode...................................................................38

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Setting Flash Mode . ...............................................................39
Setting ASM Mode .................................................................41
Setting the Image Size and Quality............................................43
Setting Light Metering ............................................................44
Setting White Balance..............................................................45
Setting the ISO ......................................................................46
Setting Exposure Compensation................................................47
Setting Self-timer....................................................................48
Taking Continuous Pictures......................................................49
Setting the AEB .....................................................................50
Setting the Highlight ...............................................................50
Setting the Sharpness .............................................................51
Setting the Photo Effect...........................................................52
Setting Date Stamp On/Off.......................................................53
Zoom Feature ........................................................................54
Setting Stabilizer.....................................................................55
Setting Face Tracking..............................................................56
Setting Photo Frame................................................................57
Setting AF Lamp.....................................................................57

4 Recording Video Clips.................................................................58
• Recording Video Clips .............................................................58
• Setting the Video Size..............................................................59
5 Recording Audio Clips.................................................................60
• Recording a Audio Clip . ..........................................................60
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image...........................61
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Managing Pictures and Video Clips...............................................62
• Reviewing Pictures .................................................................62
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture.............................62
• Rotating the Displayed Picture .................................................63
• Changing the Image Effect.......................................................64
• Changing the Image Size .........................................................64
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail . ................65
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen...................................65
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen...........................................67
• Playing Audio Clips..................................................................67

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Playing a Voice Memo..............................................................68
Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .............69
Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ...................................71
Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV .................................72

Print Settings.............................................................................73
• About PictBridge.....................................................................73
• Resetting to Default Settings ...................................................80
• About DPOF ..........................................................................81

Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card...............................................84
• Using the SD Card...................................................................84
• Formatting a SD card ..............................................................87
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........88

Installing the Software onto a Computer.......................................89
• Installing the Software.............................................................89
• Software Included with Your Camera.........................................91
• Computer System Requirements................................................92

10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer.....................93
• Before Transferring Files...........................................................93
• Connecting to Your Computer...................................................93
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer....................94
11 Troubleshooting Problems..........................................................96
12 Getting Help............................................................................99
• Polaroid Online Services...........................................................99
• ArcSoft Software Help.............................................................99
13 Appendix............................................................................... 100
• Technical specifications......................................................... 100
• Storage Capacities................................................................. 102
• Uninstalling Polaroid t830 Driver (PC only)................................ 106
• Camera Default Settings......................................................... 107
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................ 109
• Regulatory Information........................................................... 110
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid t830 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The t830 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your t830 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 1.3 feet (40cm)
to infinity including 3X optical and 4X digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Always on,
Slow sync and Off).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.
• Large 3.0-inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.

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• Camera Package Contents
t830

First Class
Postage
Required
Post Office will
not deliver
without proper
postage

Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Schnellanleitung
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido

t830

ML XXXX
Part no.: QGXXXX-XXX
Printed in China

Registration Card

Quick Start Guide

Wrist Strap
(Do not swing the camera
around by the strap)

Skin

The CD-ROM includes

Adapter

Polaroid t830 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)

Battery Charger

USB Cable

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Rechargeable
Lithium-ion Battery

AV Cable

• Attaching the Wrist Strap
1
MENU

• Installing the Battery
One Lithium rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For detailed
instructions on battery usage, please see “Using Your Battery” on page 9.
1. Open the camera’s battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as
illustrated.
2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then
sliding it towards the camera to lock.
1

a
b
b

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• Using Your Battery
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting
the following activities:
• Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen
• Use the optical viewfinder (if applicable) to frame the subject when
taking pictures
• Reduce the excessive use of the flash
• Remove battery from your camera when not in use for long periods of
time.
WARNING!
• The battery should be replaced by an adult.
• Use recommended or equivalent type of battery only.
• Insert the battery in the correct orientation.
• Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Please dispose the battery properly.
• Remove battery from the camera when not in use.

These instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Charging the Battery

After purchasing and before its first use, charge the battery for 8 hours
initially and about 2.5 hours for subsequent charging.
1. Install the battery as shown, and
press the battery downwards onto
the charger till you hear a clicking
sound. Make sure the battery is
securely seated in the battery slot.

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2. Connect the plug to the charger as
shown and connect the adapter to
the household power outlet.

Battery Charge LED is Red

Charge is in progress.

Battery Charge LED is Green

Charge is complete.

NOTE:
• The AC adapter will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. It is
recommended to disconnect the AC adapter from the charger when the
battery charge LED turns green.
• Only use the included AC adapter with the battery charger. Otherwise,
damage may occur.

Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with this camera.
This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as
is the case with all rechargeable batteries that the actual charge held
may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the
rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www.
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• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.

9999
8M

Battery power is exhausted. Please
replace the battery.

• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press the

(POWER) button until the

LCD screen is activated.
2. Press the

(POWER) button again to

turn the power off.

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2 Camera Settings
• Checking Camera Status

Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera
settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed
are not activated.

• Capture Modes
Still Image Mode

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26

4 5

24
23

ISO

AUTO

13
14

No.

AWB

17 16 15

Description

Shooting Mode

Flash Mode

Macro Mode

Self-timer / Burst

Highlight

Icon

Ref. Page
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35

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No.

Description

Icon

Ref. Page

Optical & Digital Zoom Bar

Digital Zoom Factor

X 1.0 ............ X 4.0

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Number of Remaining Pictures

9999

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Battery Power Level

Internal Memory

SD Card

Stabilizer

Light Metering

,
50
400

200
1600

100
800

ISO Sensitivity

Histogram

White Balance

AUTO

Shutter Speed

1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec

Shake Warning

Apeture Value

Face Tracking

Exposure Compensation Value

Focus Mark

---

Date Stamp

Automatic Exposure Bracketing
(AEB)

Sharpness

Quality

Image Resolution

AF Lamp

AUTO

46
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45
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F2.8 ~ 5.2

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43
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Video Mode

00:01:30
5

6
7

No.

Description

Ref. Page

Video Mode

Macro Mode

Optical Zoom Bar

Remaining Recording Time

Battery Power Level
Internal Memory

Icon

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00:01:30
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--11

SD Card

Light Metering

White Balance

Focus Mark

Video Size

87
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AUTO

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Audio Mode

00:09:12
3
4

No.
1

Description

Remaining Recording Time

Battery Power Level
Internal Memory

Icon

Audio Mode

Ref. Page
60

00:09:12
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IN

SD Card

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• Playback Mode
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5/150

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+2.0EV ISO 400
F2.8
1/30

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Description

Resolution

DPOF

Date & Time

Recording info

Playback mode

Battery Power Level
Internal Memory

Icon

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+2.0EV AWB
F2.8 1/30

Protect

File Number / Total Number

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--29

SD Card

Ref. Page
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• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode
and Playback mode. Pressing the Playback
button
switches between the Capture mode and Playback
mode.

Capture Mode
In this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This
mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the
shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page
33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 58 and “Recording Audio Clips” on
page 60.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review, rotate, protect or delete your pictures and
video clips from the camera. You can add your favorite sticker and a voice
memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing Pictures
and Video Clips” on page 62.

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Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
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• Capture Modes

The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and
audio clips.
Selecting these three modes as follows:
1. Press the
button to set the camera to
capture mode.

Program

2. Press the
button to access the scene
mode palette.
3. Press
setting.
4. Press the
choice.
No.

Select

button to select the desired

button to confirm your

Description

Still Image Mode

Video Mode

Audio Mode

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• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture
and play settings, as well as other
camera settings like the Date/Time
and Auto Power Off.

Menu Button
button to enter a menu bar and
1. Press the
press it again to exit.
2. Press the
and
buttons to scroll left and
right through the menu bar.

6M
8M

3:2
16:9

6M
4M
Resolution
WB

ISO

3. Press the
and
buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
4. Press the
button to enter a submenu or
confirm your choice.

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• Setup Menu

You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and
Playback mode
1. Press the

button.

2. Press the
(SETUP).

button to choose

3. Press the

button to enter the setup menu.

4. Press the

button to exit the setup menu.

Menu Button

Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds

Enter
Setup

Auto Review

3 sec.

Power Save

1 min.

Date & Time
Language
Select

English
Exit

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• Adjusting the Sounds

You can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volume in
Setup mode.
1. Access the setup menu.
2.
(SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the

button.

Setup Menu

Auto Review

3 sec

Power Save

1 min.

Date & Time
Language
Select

4. “START-UP” is the current selection.
or

to select the desired

English
Exit

Sounds
Shutter

5. Press the
item.

1/3

Sounds

Start-up

Beep

Volume

6. Press the
setting.
7. Press the

button to select the desired

Select

button.

Shutter

You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
shutter button.

Start-up

You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the startup sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the
camera.

Beep

You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
buttons.

Volume

Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and
playback sound.

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• Selecting Auto Review Period

When the auto review feature is activated, the picture just taken will be
shown on the LCD screen for a certain length of time.
Setup Menu

1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the
REVIEW ).

button to select

( AUTO

Auto Review

3 sec.

Power Save

1 min.

Date & Time
Language
Select

3. Press the

4. Press the
or
desired setting.

1/3

Sounds

button.
button to select the

English
Exit

Setup Menu

1/3

Sounds

Off

Auto Review

3 Sec.

Power Save

5 Sec.

Date & Time

5. Press
OFF

Language

button.

Select

The auto review feature is disabled.

3 SEC./5 SEC. The length of time the picture just taken will be shown on
the LCD screen.

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• Power Saving Settings

The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve
battery power.
Setup Menu

1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the
or
(POWER SAVE).
3. Press the
4. Press
setting.

button to select

Auto Review

3 sec.

Power Save

1 min.

Date & Time
Language

English

Select
Setup Menu

button.

to select the desired

Exit
1/3

Sounds

1 Min.

Auto Review

3 Min.

Power Save

5 Min.

Date & Time
Language
Select

5. Press the

1/3

Sounds

button.

1/3/5 MIN. The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save
battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in

(Video) and

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(Playback) modes.

• Setting the Date and Time
1. Access the setup menu.

Setup Menu

2. Press
or
TIME).
3. Press the
or

button to select

(DATE &

button.

1/3

Sounds
Auto Review

3 sec.

Power Save

1 min.

Date & Time
Language

4. Press the
or
button to select a field,
such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date
format.

English

Select

Exit

Date & Time
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5. Press
or
button to adjust the value in
the field and select the date format.
6. Press the

Select

button.

NOTE:

• If the battery is removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost.

• This setting is also available in

(Video) and

(Playback) modes.

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• Setting the Display Language

Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD
screen.
1. Access the setup menu.
Setup Menu

2. Press the
(LANGUAGE).

button to select

1/3

Sounds
Auto Review

3 sec.

Power Save

1 min.

Date & Time
Language

3. Press the

button.

Setup Menu

4. Press the
or
desired setting.
5. Press the

button to select the

button.

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English

Select

Exit
1/3

Sounds

English

Auto Review

Français

Power Save

Español

Date & Time

Português

Language

Italiano

Select

• File No. Reset Setting

Setting the file numbers in series for all pictures taken on the internal
memory or a memory card avoids file name duplication when images are
downloaded to a computer.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the

or
or

to select
button.

or
Setup Menu

button to select the desired setting.
Setup Menu

2/3

File No.

Series

File No.

Series

TV Out

PAL

TV Out

Reset

USB

Computer

USB
Start-up Image

Start-up Image
Format
Select

Format

No
Exit

Select

SERIES

The file number of a newly-captured picture will continue from
the last number used.

RESET

The picture file number starts from 0001.

5. Press the

ICON (FILE NO.).

button.

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• Choosing a Startup Image

A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds
when the camera is turned on.
You can choose a recorded image in your camera as your own startup image:
1. Press the
button to set the camera to
Playback mode.
2. Press the
image.

3. Press the

button.

4. Press the
Image).

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button to select a desired
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button to select

(Start-up

Start-up Image

5. Press the
button. A hint window will appear
on the left bottom corner of the LCD.
6. Press the

Select

button to confirm or

give up your choice.

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7. Press the

button to apply the choice.

8. Press the
button to set the camera to
Capture mode.
9. Press the

button.

Setup Menu

10. Access the setup menu.
11. Press the
or
(Start-up Image).

button to select

Series

TV Out

PAL

USB

Computer

Start-up Image
Format
Select

12. Press the

13. Press the
or
desired picture.

No
Exit

button.
button to select the

14. Press
button. The image that you choose
will stored in directory as a startup image.

Start-up Image

Off
System
My image
Select

15. Press the

2/3

File No.

button to exit the menu.

NOTE:
The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or
memory is formatted.

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• Formatting the Internal Memory

Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press

to select

Setup Menu 2/3

(FORMAT).

File No.

Series

TV Out

NTSC

USB

Computer

Start-up Image

3. Press the

button.

4. Press the
or
desired setting.
5. Press the

Format
Select

No
Exit

button to select the

button.

Setup Menu

2/3

File No.

Yes

TV Out

USB
Start-up Image
Format

Select

NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation is not recoverable. Make sure you do not have
any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted
memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted .
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
• This setting is also available in

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• Resetting to Default Settings

You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera
default setting by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 107 for more details.
1. Access the setup menu.

Setup Menu 3/3
Reset All

2. Press

3. Press the
4. Press

to select
or

(RESET ALL).

button.

Select

to select “YES”.

Exit

Setup Menu 3/3
Reset All

Yes
No

5. Press the

button.

NOTE:
The following settings do not change with this procedure:
• Date & Time setting
• Language setting
• TV out setting

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• Turning the Information Display On/Off
Press the
button each time switches the
LCD screen to the next display mode in the
following mode.

Still Image Mode
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8M

9999

Press

AWB
ISO100

+2.0EV

Press

About Crossing Lines
The crossing lines on the LCD helps check and lock the location of your
subject when you frame it on the LCD screen.

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Video Mode
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Press

AWB

Playback Mode
5/150

5/150
8M

Press

AWB

+2.0EV ISO 400
F2.8
1/30
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Press

NOTE:
• You can not change the LCD status in the following situation:

• Recording video clips or audio files

• Playing video clips or audio files

• Playing the slideshow

• Viewing in thumbnail

• Trimming a still image

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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:
NOTE:
Never remove the battery while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent
the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already
stored on the camera’s internal memory or a memory card.

• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode

You can take pictures at approximately 1.3 feet to infinity (40cm to
infinity).
NOTE:
Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the
same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. Make
sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again.

1. Set the camera to the Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The
camera automatically detects the subject. The camera highlights
the focus mark in green and the Auto Focus Lamp remains steady
on, indicating the camera focus is locked on the subject. When the
camera’s focus mark are in red and the Auto Focus Lamp blinks,
there is difficulty in focusing the subject. Release the Shutter button,
recompose the scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset
the focus.

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Focus Mark
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Auto Focus Lamp

NOTE:

F2.8

AUTO

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Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

(Still Image) mode is the capture mode by default.
•
• The LCD screen will show you the aperture value and shutter speed at which
you take the picture.
• If the shutter speed is slow or that the image maybe blurred, the shake
warning icon
may appear on the LCD screen. To avoid this situation, the
use of a tripod is recommended.

4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to
take your image.

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• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects close to the lens:
Wide Angle: 0.6 ~ 2.6 ft (15 cm ~ 80 cm)
Telephoto: 1.6 ~ 2.6 ft (50 cm ~ 80 cm)
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button and the
icon appears
on the LCD screen.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for
taking a picture in the normal capture mode.
See page 33.

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• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes
Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

Program

2. Press the
button to show the scene
shooting mode screen.
3. Press the
,
,
or
select the desired setting.
4. Press the

button to

Select

button.

5. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.

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Option

Display

Description

Program

All settings can be changed in this mode

Video

For recording movie clips

Audio REC

For recording audio

Q Mode

Allows beginners to take picture easily.

Portrait

Blurring the background to focus on the subject

Landscape

Used for the wide scenic views

Sunset

Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images

Backlight

Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering

Night Scene

Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery

Sports

Used to take still pictures with high speed movement.

Party

Used for the wedding or indoor parties.

Snow

Used for the beach or snow scenes.

Kids

Take a still image to capture moving kids.

Candlelight

To capture the warmth effects of candle light.

Fireworks

Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.

Night Portrait

Use to take portrait pictures when the background is darker.

Soft Skin

Enhance the tone of skin so that the facial skin appears smooth.

Soft Flowing Water

Can take pictures with effects as smooth as silk.

Food

Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.

Building

Enhance the edges of the subject.

Text

Enhance the black & white contrast.

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• Using the Q Mode

The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and
fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the
beginners and first time digital camera users.

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You can only use the following basic settings in the Q mode.
Flash: Auto flash, Red-eye reduction, Always on, Slow sync
and Off
Button

Macro: Off / On
Digital Stabilizer: Off / On
SET/ DISP: OSD On / Guide Line / OSD Off
Resolution: 8M / 3:2 / 16:9 /6M / 4M / 2M / VGA

Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst
Face Tracking: Off / On
Photo Frame: 10 frames can be selected
Beep: Off / On
Auto Review: Off / 3 sec. / 5 sec.

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• Setting Flash Mode

Flash Range:
Wide Angle: 1.6 ~ 8.2 ft (50 cm ~ 2.5 m)
Telephoto: 1.6 ~ 5 ft (50 cm ~ 1.5 m)
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button to cycle through the flash settings and select the
one you need. The icon (according to the flash setting you selected)
will appear on the LCD screen.
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Flash
The camera has five flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use
the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.

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Display

Option

Description

Auto Flash

The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.

Red-eye Reduction

The flash fires a few times before taking your picture
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Always On

The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in
high-contrast situations to provide fill-light or use it
indoors in low light.

Slow Sync

The flash fires regardless of the surrounding
brightness. In low light conditions, slow shutter
speed provides better lighting of the background that
is out of range of the flash.

Off

The flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor
pictures or where flash is prohibited or may be
distracting, for instance, use when shooting toward
a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror. If
you do not have enough light when using this setting,
your pictures may be too dark.

NOTE:
• Flash modes are only used in still image shooting.
• Never touch or block the flash with your fingers.

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• Setting the Aperture Shutter or Manual Mode (ASM)
1. Set the camera to

(Program) mode.

Program

2. Press the ASM button to select the ASM
mode.
3. To exit the ASM Mode, press the
button to show the scene shooting mode
screen.
4. Press the
,
,
select
(Program).
5. Press the

Select

button to

button.

ASM Mode
(Program) mode. Please see page 33
to set the camera to the “P” mode.

NOTE:
• ASM Mode can be only used in

• See page 42 to understand how each mode works.

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• Understanding How ASM Works

Using the Aperture Priority
In the aperture-priority mode, you select an aperture and the camera
chooses an appropriate shutter speed to match the brightness. The main
purpose of using aperture-priority mode is to control the Depth of Field.
A higher aperture value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a
lower aperture value allows you to soften the background.
Using the Shutter Priority
In the shutter-priority mode, you select a shutter speed and the camera
chooses an appropriate aperture value to match the brightness. The main
purpose of using the shutter-priority mode is to have a faster shutter speed
to freeze the action of fast-moving subjects or to have a slower shutter
speed to blur moving subjects in order to create a sense of motion. Faster
shutter speeds allow you to take a sharp picture of a moving subject while
slower speeds create a trail effect and allow you to shoot without a flash
in dark areas.
Using the Manual Exposure
Under the manual exposure mode, you can set both aperture and shutter
speed, and, therefore, you have complete control over the exposure
system, including exposure compensation.
Press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard
exposure and the selected exposure appears in red.

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• Setting the Image Size and Quality

Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture
quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera applies
when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression make
better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures
with normal quality are easier to email while larger size with fine quality
are better for printing.
Resolution setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

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button to select

4. Press the
and
desired setting.
5. Press the

3:2
16:9

button.

3. Press the
or
(Resolution).

ISO

button to select the

button.

Quality setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the

button.
or

Quality

button to select

and
4. Press the
desired setting.
5. Press the

Super Fine
Fine
Normal

(Quality).

ISO

button to select the

button.

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• Setting Light Metering

Use the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light
enters into the camera lens.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

button.

3. Press the
or
(Metering).

button to select

4. Press the
and
desired setting.
5. Press the

Center
Multi
Spot
Metering
WB

ISO

button to select the

button.

Option

Description
Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance
to the values near the center.
Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area.
Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your
picture.

NOTE:
This setting is also available in

(Video) mode.

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• Setting White Balance

Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a
subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the
Balance).

button to select

(White

White Balance
ISO

button to select the

button.

Option
AUTO

AWB

4. Press the
or
desired setting.
5. Press the

Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluor_H

button.

Description
Automatic adjustment. Use this for most picture taking scenes.
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent light bulbs.
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent
lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash.
For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be
specified.

NOTE:
This setting is also available in

(Video) mode.

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• Setting the ISO

This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by
selecting the different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly your
camera reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less light the camera
needs to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved
with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital camera, higher
ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense of mottled or grain
appearing in the final picture.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the
5. Press the

button.
or

button to select “ISO”.
or

Auto
50
100
200
400

ISO

AUTO

ISO
ISO
WB

button to select the desired setting.

button.

The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by
different lighting value or subject brightness.
50/100/200/400 In the same lighting condition, the higher the ISO value
is, the faster the shutter speed will be.
AUTO

NOTE:
• Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To get better images, use as low
as ISO speed as possible.

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• Setting Exposure Compensation

You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range
of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the

button.
or

button to select “Exposure”.

4. Press the
or
desired setting.
5. Press the

button to select the

OEV

0EV

Exposure
WB

ISO

button.

NOTE:
• A higher EV value is better used for light-colored and backlit subjects. A lower
EV value is better for dark-colored and shooting outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able
to obtain satisfactory results even if performing exposure compensation.

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• Setting Self-timer

Self-timer LED

Your camera is designed with a self-timer
function which will allow you to take pictures
with a count down of 2 or 10 seconds.
1. Press the
button to set the camera to
Still Image mode.
button to enter menu bar.
2. Press the
3. Press the
Mode).

button to choose

(Drive

4. Press the
and
buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
5. Press the
button.
Display

Option

Off

Single shot

2-SEC

Off
2 sec
10 sec
Double
Burst
Drive Mode

Description
Record a single image
Take a picture after a count down of 2 seconds

10-SEC

Take a picture after a count down of 10 seconds

Double

Take two pictures in a shot after a count down of 10
seconds

Burst

Press and hold the shutter button to take four pictures in
succession

6. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.
NOTE:
• This feature is only available in Still Image mode.
• Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function.
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• Taking Continuous Pictures

Continuous pictures mode lets you take up to 4 pictures in quick
succession.
1. Follow the selection steps 1~4 on page 48.
2. Select
and press the
button.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.
NOTE:
• The flash is automatically disabled in the

(Continuous) mode.

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• Setting the AEB

Use the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images,
each with a different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed
and overexposed.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button.
3. Press the

button to select

(AEB).

Off
On
AEB

4. Press the
and
desired setting.
5. Press the

button to select the

button.

NOTE:
• When using this function hold the camera steady. Use of a tripod is
recommended.

• Setting the Highlight

Use the highlight to make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The
subject will be in focus in three different ranges.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button.
3. Press the
or
(Highlight).

button to select

4. Press the
and
desired setting.
5. Press the

Off

button.

Highlight

button to select the

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• Setting the Sharpness

Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in
pictures.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

button.

3. Press the
or
(Sharpness).

button to select

4. Press the
and
desired setting.
5. Press the

Hard
Normal
Soft
Sharpness

button to select the

button.

Option

Description
Increases contrast on the edge of the picture. But noise may
occur in the recording image.
The edges of the image are sharp, This is suitable for printing.
Soften the edge of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect

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• Setting the Photo Effect.

This setting allows control over the color tones and moods of a picture.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the

button.
or

button to select

4. Press the

and

5. Press the

button.

Option

(Effect).

button to select the desired setting.

Description

Off

No effect is added to the image.

B&W

Convert image to black & white.

Sepia

Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.

Negative
Mosaic

Opposite what was in the original image.
Add mosaic tiles to the images.

Red

The images becomes reddish.

Green

The images becomes greenish.

Blue

Off
B&W
Sepia
Negative
Red
Effect

The images becomes bluish.

NOTE:
• This setting is available in Still Image and Playback modes.
• The mosaic effect only can be set in Playback mode.

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• Setting Date Stamp On/Off

Date and time can be displayed on the picture by the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

button.

3. Press or
Stamp).

button to select

4. Press
and
desired setting.

button to select the

Option
Off
Date
Date & Time

(Date

Off
Date
Date & Time
Date Stamp

Description
Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images.
Only add the recorded date to printed images.
Add the recorded date & time to printed images.

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• Zoom Feature

There are two types of zoom in this camera: optical zoom and digital
zoom. Optical zoom alters the focal distance, and its factor range is 1X to
3X. Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom
(3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the centre of the image screen.
Digital zoom factor range is 1X to 4X. These zoom features let you zoom
in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion
of the picture.
NOTE:
• Using the digital zoom may cause a decrease in image quality.

Turn Digital Zoom On/Off
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

button.

Off
On
Digital Zoom

3. Press
or
button to select ICON
(Digital Zoom).
4. Press
or
button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the
button.
To Zoom In and Out
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the T to zoom in the subject, or press the W button to return
to original zoom status. While you press the T or W buttons, a
red square will show on the zoom status bar as illustrated. The white
square in the bar indicates the zoom status. “T” stands for “Tele”
and “W” stands for “Wide”. Keep the T button pressed, and the
camera switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when it reaches
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3. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting
you just made. The zoom setting will remain after pictures are taken.
If you want to take a normal size picture, please use the W button.
Digital Zoom

Optical Zoom
Zoom W Button
(Thumbnail)

Zoom T Button
(Digital zoom)

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• Setting Stabilizer

With the feature on, it significantly reduces the amount of image motion
caused by camera shake or the subject. It effectively removes blur in the
picture.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
(Stabilizer) button. The
icon will be shown on the right side
of the LCD screen.

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• Setting Face Tracking

When this feature is on, the camera uses auto digital zoom technology to
retract and extract the zoom lens to lock the main subject in the picture
and follow their movements.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
3. Press

button.
button to select

4. Press
and
desired setting.

(Face Tracking).

Off
On
Face Tracking

button to select the

NOTE:
• Press shutter button halfway showing green AF area means focus is
completed.
• Face tracking is powered by Arcsoft.
• Under some environmental influences, face tracking function may be
limited.

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• Setting Photo Frame

You can add 10 kinds of frames to still images, making them more
interesting.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
3. Press or
Frame).

button.
button to select

4. Press
and
desired setting.

Off

(Photo

Photo Frame

button to select the

NOTE:
• This feature only available with still images (except 3:2 and 16:9).

• Setting AF Lamp

Using this setting, you can turn the Auto-Focus assist beam on or off.
When it is turned on, the focus lamp gives out a strong beam and helps
the camera easily focus on the subject.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button.
3. Press or button to select AF Lamp.
4. Press
and
button to select the
desired setting.
Option
Off
Auto

Off
Auto
AF Lamp

Description
Disable the AF lamp while recording images.
The AF lamp turns on automatically by half pressing the shutter
button under low light conditions.

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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips

Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The Power / Auto
Focus Lamp button blinks and the remaining time that can be recorded will
decrease in seconds while recording.
1. Set the camera to Video mode

. (See page 18)

NOTE:
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen,
indicating the Video mode is activated.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
Press the Shutter button to start recording.
Press
button to pause.
Press the Shutter button again to stop
recording, or recording stops when the
current memory is full.
6. Press the W or T button to zoom in or
out the subject.

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AWB

NOTE:
• Digital zoom feature is not available in
(Video) mode.
• Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button.

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• Setting the Video Size
1. Set the camera to
2. Press the
3. Press the

(Video mode).

button.
or

button to select

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the

and

6. Press the

button.

(Movie size).

640
320
160
Movie Size
WB

button to select the desired setting.

NOTE:
is suitable for viewing on TV.
is the default value, suitable for viewing on PC.
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5 Recording Audio Clips
• Recording a Audio Clip

1. Set the camera to (Audio mode). (See page 18)
2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops
when the current memory is full.
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REC

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• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image
1. Set the camera to the

Playback mode.

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2. Press the
or
button to select the desired
image where you want to add a voice memo.
3. Press the

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Voice Memo

4. Press the
Memo”.
5. Press
6. Press the

button to select

“Voice

button.
button to start recording.

Select

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7. Press the

button again to stop recording.
REC voice?
Start

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REC voice?
Stop

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NOTE:
• The voice memo cannot be added to a video clip or a protected image.
• You can only delete the voice memo by deleting the image.
• A voice memo may not exceed 30 seconds.

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6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips
NOTE:
The camera automatically saves the image as a new file after rotating, resizing
and adding a voice memo to it. Make sure there is sufficient memory before
editing an image.
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• Reviewing Pictures

1. Set the camera to
2. Use the
taken.

and

Playback mode.
buttons to review the pictures
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• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture
1. Set the camera to

Playback mode.

2. Use the

and

3. Press

to magnify the select picture.

4. Press the

5.0x

buttons to select a picture.

SET:

button to move

around the magnified picture.
5. Press the W
original size.
6. Press the

button to view the picture in the
button to set the image trimming.

7. Press the
button again to trim the selected
image and save it as a new one.
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• Rotating the Displayed Picture

The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better review angle
on the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the
5. Press the
6. Press the

PLAYBACK mode.

button.
or

button to select

(Rotate).

button.
or

button to select the desired setting.

button.
Rotate

Rotate

Rotate
Save

Select

NOTE:
• The rotated image will be saved as a new file name.

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• Changing the Image Effect
1. Set the camera to
2. Press the
3. Press the
(Effect).
4. Press the

PLAYBACK mode.

Effect

button.
or

button to select
Select

button.

Effect

5. Press the
or
desired setting.
6. Press the
button.

button to select the

B&W
Sepia
Negative
Mosaic

NOTE:
• The edited image will be saved as a new file.

Red

Select

• Changing the Image Size

Resizing a large size image to a smaller one helps to share with families
and friends.
Resize
1. Set the camera to
PLAYBACK mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the
(Resize).
4. Press the

button.
or

button to select
Select

button.

5. Press the
or
desired setting.
6. Press the
button.

OK
Resize

button to select the

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VGA

Select

NOTE:
• The resized image will be saved as a new file name.
• Only a large size image can be resized to a smaller one.
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• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail

You can view up to 9 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD
screen by using the thumbnail function.
1. Set the camera to the
PLAYBACK mode.
2. Press the W button and up to 9 thumbnail files
appear on the LCD screen .
3. Press the
,
,
or
button to select
a thumbnail file.
4. Press the T or
button to view the file in
full screen.

Full screen

• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen

The slide show function lets you view all the pictures and video clip files
stored in the current memory in sequence on the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to the

PLAYBACK mode.
Slide Show

2. Press the

button.

3. Press the

button to select

“Slide

Show”.
4. Press the

button.

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Select

Setting Slide Show Interval Time
5. ICON

is the current selection.

6. Press the

Slide Show

button to select the interval

period for each file to display.
Setting Slide Show Music
7. Press the
button to select
8. Press the
to display.

Select

ICON.

to select the animation effect for each file to

Setting Repeat On/Off
7. Press the
button to select
8. Press the

Yes
Start

button to select the background music for each file

Setting Slide Show Effect
9. Press the
button to select
10. Press the
display.

3 sec.

ICON.

to select the desired setting.

Running a Slide Show
9. Press the
button to start a slide show.
10. Pressing the
button pauses the slide show.
11. Pressing the
stops the slide show.

Pause
Continue
Exit

The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply.
NOTE:
This function is not available for the video clips and voice recording.
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• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen
1. Set the camera to
2. Press the

and

PLAYBACK mode.
buttons to select the desired video clip.

3. Press the

button to start playing the video clip.

4. Press the

button again to pause.

5. Press the

button to stop the video clip.
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00:01:30

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• Playing Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the
2. Press the

and

PLAYBACK mode.

buttons to select the desired audio clip.

3. Press the

button to start playing the audio clip.

4. Press the
5. Press the

button again to pause.
button to stop playing.
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00:00:30

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• Playing a Voice Memo
1. Set the camera to the

PLAYBACK mode.

2. Press the
and
buttons to select the desired image that has the
voice memo recorded.
3. Press the

button to start playing the voice memo.

4. Press the

button again to pause.

5. Press the

button to stop playing.
3/3

PLAY

00:30

8M
IN

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• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the
2. Press
3. Press the

PLAYBACK mode.

button.
or

button to select

“Protect”.

Protect

Single
Lock all
Unlock all

Select

4. Press the
5. Press the
6. Press the

button.
or

button to select the desired setting.

button.

Single

Protect the selected picture, video or audio clip.

Lock All

Protect all of the pictures, video and audio clips in the
current memory.

Unlock All

Remove protection from all protected pictures, video and
audio clips in the current memory.

Protect Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip
5. Select “Single” option and press the
button.
6. Press the
or
desired setting.

button to select the

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Protect?
Lock

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7. Press the
or
and protect it .

button to select another one

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Protect All pictures, Video and Audio Clips
5. Select “Lock all” option and press the
button.
6. Press the

button.

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Lock all?
Yes

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Remove Protection from All Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
5. Select “Unlock all” option and press the
button.
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8M

6. Press the

button.

Unlock all?
Yes

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NOTE:
appears on the LCD screen when you review the protected files.
• The icon
• Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• Formatting the internal memory or a SD card deletes all files, including the
protected files.

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• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the
2. Press the
3. Press the

PLAYBACK mode.

Delete

button.
or

button to select

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
6. Press the

and
button.

(DELETE).

Single
All

Select

button to select the desired setting.

Deleting a Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip
5. Select “Single” option and press the
button.
6. Press the

button to select the picture

video or audio clip you want to delete.
7. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
8. Press the
button.

NOTE:
You can also press the

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button to delete a single file.

Deleting All Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
5. Select “All” option and press the
button.
6. Press the
or
button to select the desired setting.
7. Press the
button.
SINGLE Delete a selected unprotected option.
ALL
Delete all the unprotected files in the current memory.
NOTE:
• Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered.
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• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV

To set the video output system:
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate
different signal systems. For example, NTSC for U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan,
Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.
You can change the video output system according to the following
steps:
Setup Menu

1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the
Out).
3. Press the

button to select

(TV

2/3

File No.

Series

TV Out

NTSC

USB

Computer

Start-up Image

button.

4. Press the
or
desired setting.

Format
Select

button to select the

Setup Menu

No
EXIT

2/3

File No.

NTSC
PAL

5. Press the

button.

TV Out

6. Press the

button to exit the menu.

Start-up Image

USB

Format
Select

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7 Print Settings
• About PictBridge

PictBridge is a new industry standard that allows you to print images
directly from a PictBridge enable digital still camera to a PictBridge
compatible printer without using a photo editing software or a computer.
Printing Procedures
1. Preparing the camera and the printer.
Camera

Be sure battery level is full before printing.

Printer

Refer to the user guide that comes with your
printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette,
cartridge, etc.) as required.

Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Selecting PictBridge mode
Access the setup menu to enable the USB port. Refer to page 74 for
details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 75 for details.
4. Select print settings.
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print
settings. Refer to page 76 for details.
5. Printing
Press the

button to start printing.

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Cancelling Printing
Press the
button to cancel printing the print
job. The printer will stop printing and eject the
paper.
Printing Errors
If for some reason an error occurs during or
before printing, press
button to exit and
reconfigure printing settings.

CANCELLING?

OPERATING ERROR

NOTE:
• Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume
once the problem is solved.

Selecting PictBridge Mode
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Access the setup menu.
3. Press the

Setup Menu

button to select

Computer

TV Out

Printer

USB
Start-up Image

“USB”.

Format
Select

4. Press the

2/3

File No.

button.

5. Press the
or
button to select
“PRINTER”.
6. Press the
button to confirm your
choice and press the
to exit.
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Camera / Printer Connection
Connecting with the USB Cable.
USB Port

To Printer

1. Plug the labelled end
of the USB cable into the socket marked
on your printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to
printer.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your
camera.
PictBridge Menu

CONNECTING......

1/2

Standard

Image

Single

Quality

Auto

Layout

Auto

Paper Size

Auto

Select
SELECT

NOTE:
• “CONNECTING” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to
the printer.
• Do not connect the USB cable with the camera and printer until Printer mode
is enabled.

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Selecting Print images
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
Pictbridge Menu

2. Press the
or
button to
select the desired setting.

1/2

Single

Image

All

Quality
Layout

3. Press the

button.

Paper Size
Select

The following options are available.

SINGLE

Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory
or a memory card according to specified settings.

ALL

Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a
memory card according to the specified settings.

NOTE:
• Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips
or other file besides images in the memory before printing.
• Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer
user guide for options available.

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If you choose single image, press the
image, and press the

PictBridge Menu

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IN

button to select a desired

button to set the number of copies.
1/2

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Press

Press
PictBridge

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Select

NOTE:
The value for number of copies is: 1 to 30.

Selecting Print Quality
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the
or
button to select the

desired setting.
3. Press the
button.
The following quality settings are available:
AUTO, FINE, NORMAL, DRAFT.
AUTO

Pictbridge Menu
Print

1/2
Auto

Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select

Print settings differ according to the printer model.

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Selecting Print Layout
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the
button.
The following layout settings are available:
AUTO, 1,2,3,4,5...250, FULL

Pictbridge Menu

1/2

Auto

Image

Quality

Layout

Paper Size

Full

Select

AUTO
Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Full
Print a full-size picture on the selected paper.
1,2...250 Specify the number of printed images on a page.
Selecting Paper Size
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the
button.
The following paper sizes are available:
Auto* / L / 2L / Postcard / Card Size / 100x150(mm)
/ 4”x6” / 8”x10” / Letter / 11”x17” / A0......A9 /
B0......B9 / Roll (L) / Roll (2L) / Roll (4”) / Roll (A4)
AUTO

Pictbridge Menu

1/2

Auto

Image

4” x 6”

Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select

Print settings differ according to the printer model.

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Selecting Paper Type
1. Access the PictBridge menu.

Pictbridge Menu

2/2

Paper Type Auto

2. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the
button.

Date
File No
Reset All

Select

The following paper types are available:
AUTO, PLAIN, PHOTO, F.PHOTO
AUTO

Print settings differ according to the printer model.

Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the
button.
AUTO
ON
OFF

2/2

Paper Type Auto
Date Off
File No
Reset All

Select

Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Add the date stamp to the printed image.
Print without the date stamp.

Setting the File Name On / Off
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
button.
3 Press the
AUTO
ON
OFF

Pictbridge Menu

2/2

Paper Type Auto
Date Off
File No
Reset All

Select

Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Add the file name to the printed image.
Print without the file name.

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• Resetting to Default Settings

NOTE:
Choosing the “Reset All” setting in PictBridge menu returns all print settings to
the default value. More details, refer to “Resetting to Default Setting” on page
29.

Selecting Print format
1. Access the PictBridge menu.

PictBridge Menu

2. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the
button.
STANDARD
INDEX
DPOF

1/2

Standard

Image

Index

Quality

DPOF

Layout
Paper Size
Select

Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Print pictures as a thumbnail image.
Print settings by DPOF format.

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• About DPOF

DPOF stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for
recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images
should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed.
Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional
print service from the memory card in accordance with the file name and
number of copies settings recorded on the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on
the LCD screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the
file contents.

IMPORTANT!
DPOF print settings can be configured for images on a memory card only, not for
images in the camera’s built-in memory.

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Setting the DPOF:
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the
PLAYBACK mode.
4. Press the

DPOF

button.

5. Press
or
button to select DPOF.
or
button to select the
6. Press the
desired setting.

Select

OK
DPOF

Single
All
Reset

Select

The selected picture in a memory card will be printed
out up to 30 copies.
All pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to
30 copies for each picture.
Returns to the normal playback mode.

SINGLE
ALL
RESET

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6. Press the
7. Press the

button.
or

button to select the picture you

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want to print out.
8. Press the
print copies.

DPOF

button to select the number of
01
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9. Pressing the

button activates the date stamp setting.

will appear

on the LCD screen.
10. Press the

button to complete the setting.

11. Power off the camera.
12. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the
printer’s card slot (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary
from printer to printer model.

NOTE:
Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.

13. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.

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8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD Card

Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and
video clips. You can expand the memory using a Polaroid SD card (not
included) (up to 2GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is
inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly.
Note that you cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in flash
memory while a memory card is installed in the camera. See pages 102 to
105 for storage capacities.
Memory card precautions:
1. Use only a SD memory card with this camera.
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back
up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive,
etc.).
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal
operation by formatting it. However, we recommend that you always
take along with more than one memory card whenever using the
camera far away from your home or office.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card when using it for the
first time, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause
of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was
used in another digital camera or other devices.

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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory
card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a
memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to protect
files from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write protection
whenever you want to record new files onto it, format it, or delete its files.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conflict with the
t830 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or
lost when the card is inserted in the t830 camera. We strongly recommend the
user to use a NEW or formatted Polaroid SD card (not included) for the t830
camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable
data or files in your SD card due to improper operation.

Inserting a SD card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
3. Insert the SD card and ensure the card is inserted the correct position
as illustrated.
4. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then
slide it back to lock.
2

a
b
b

The icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into
the camera.

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Removing the SD card
To remove the SD card, turn off your camera and open the battery/SD
card door. Gently push the SD card inwards and then release it. The SD
card will eject out of the SD card slot.
1
a

IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so creates
the risk of damage to the camera and card.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately
turn off the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter, and
contact your dealer or the nearest service provider.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on. Doing
so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even damage
the memory card.

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• Formatting a SD card

Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including the
protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage
the card.
Setup Menu
2/3
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
File No.
Series
2. Turn on the camera.
TV Out
NTSC
USB

3. Access the setup menu.

Format

4. Press the
(FORMAT).

5. Press the

button.

6. Press the
or
desired option.
7. Press the

Computer

Start-up Image

button to select

Setup Menu

button to select the

button.

Select

Exit

2/3

File No.

Yes

TV Out

USB
Start-up Image
Format

Select

IMPORTANT!
• SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may
not work properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your t830
camera.
• Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before
you format it.

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• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card

This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in
the internal memory to a memory card.
Copy to card
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the
PLAYBACK mode.
4. Press the
5. Press the

button.
or

button to select

(COPY TO CARD).
6. Press the
button.
7. Press the
or
desired setting.
8. Press the
button.
SINGLE
ALL

Select

ICON

button to select the

Copy to card

Single
All

Select

Copy a selected image or video clip
Copy all the files in the current memory.

Copy Single File
8. Press the

or
button to select a picture, video
or audio file.
9. Press the
button.

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Copy All Files
Copy This?

8. Press the

button.

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NOTE:

With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher
priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only
copied from internal memory to the memory card.
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9 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:

IMPORTANT!
•
Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software
installation.
•
The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows
OS.
•
Please restart the computer after installing the software.
•
If you don’t know how to perform the software installation, please read
the “ReadMe” file in the CD first.

IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install your digital camera Driver for Mass Storage
function. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting
the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP & Vista)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips. No
need to install the driver.
IMPORTANT!
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you are watching
video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above.
It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/directx.

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1. Before you begin, close all other
software applications open on
your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the
computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. The CD User Interface Screen
will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each
software interface button in
turn and follow the on screen
instructions.

Open & Close

NOTE:
If the setup screen does not appear
after loading the CD, then you can
manually start it by double clicking
the “My Computer” icon on your
desktop, then double clicking the icon
for the CD-ROM drive. When the CDROM window opens, double click the
“INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.

For Macintosh Users:

Mac

1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.
4. Install the software included.

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• Software Included with Your Camera
The t830 software CD contains the following software:
Polaroid t830 Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable
disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® to edit and print the Pictures.
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® is an easy-to-use and powerful image-editing
software loaded with everything you need to fix, print, and get creative
with your digital pictures. This program gives you quick access and allat-once enhancement to the pictures on your computer, for example,
removing red-eye and cloning objects to a different picture. Add special
effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates.
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® also includes a wide variety of printing options.
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 Movie Making Software
ArcSoft VideoImpression® is an easy-to-use video editing software program.
The program enables users to create and edit new videos using existing video
and image files - making desktop video presentations for home, business, and
the Web.

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ .PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ lets you view and print Adobe Portable
Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as
fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.

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• Computer System Requirements

For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend
the following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users:

• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or
Vista
• Pentium® III 450 MHz or equivalent processor
• USB Port
• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• 500MB free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
For Macintosh Users:

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Mac

Mac® OS Version 9.2~X
PowerMac G3 or higher
USB Port
128MB RAM (256MB recommended )
500MB Free disk space
Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
CD-ROM drive
Standard mouse and keyboard
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10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before Transferring Files

IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED
CD. PLEASE REFER TO “9 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.

• Connecting to Your Computer

Connect the camera directly to your computer
MENU

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Plug the
labelled end of the USB cable into the
marked
socket on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. An interface “New Hardware Found” will show on the computer
desktop.
5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer
automatically.

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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer

NOTE:
The Mass Storage mode is the default setting when the docking is connected
with a TV set or a computer.

For Windows® Users:

NOTE:
You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.

1. Turn on the camera
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see
a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double
click any directory folder under “DCIM”.
5. All the pictures, video and audio clips are in the directory folder.
Highlight the pictures, video and audio clips and drag them to a folder
of your choice. You can also create sub folders to group them or use
the Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures, video or audio
clips.

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For Macintosh Users:

Mac

NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to
PLAYBACK mode.
3. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the systems will
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will
automatically create a Mass Storage named “DIGITALCAM”.

NOTE:
This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.

4. Double click the folder “DIGITALCAM” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any subfolder inside.
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder
and paste to the hard disk.

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11 Troubleshooting Problems
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,
please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting
Help”.

Problem

Solution

I receive an error message when I
am installing “Polaroid t830 Camera
Driver”.

Symptom

“Polaroid
t830
Camera Driver” does
not load.

Shut down all other applications and attempt to
reinstall the driver.

I cannot upload images to my
computer.

Connection failure.

Check all cable connections are secured.

Camera Driver is not
installed.

You need to install the camera driver for
Windows 98SE systems.

I cannot run the “Polaroid t830
Camera Driver”.

Conflict with another
camera driver or
capture device.

If you have another camera installed on your
computer, remove it and it’s driver completely
from your system to avoid conflicting with it.

My CD Installation wizard does
not work.

The auto installation
file is switched off
or The CD-ROM is
disconnected.

* For Win98se/Me user:
Go to the computer desktop. Right click on “My
Computer”. Click “Properties”. Select “Device
Manager”. Double click on “CD_ROM”, double
click on “CD-R (normally the manufacturer’s
name. Click on “Settings”. Ensure both “Auto
insert notification” and the “disconnect” are
ticked. If you change the settings the computer
will ask you to restart your PC. Click “Yes”.
* For WinXP user:
Go to the computer desktop. Double click on
“My Computer”. Right click “CD Driver” and
select “Properties”. Click “Autoplay”. Ensure
“Prompt me each time to choose an action“ is
ticked. Click “OK” to exit.
* For Win Vista user:
Go to “Control Panel / Hardware and Sound /
AutoPlay”, then set “Software and games” to
“Install or run grogram” or “Ask me every time”.
Click “Save” button to exit.

Check to see if the USB in your BIOS is activated.
Please refer to Polaroid web site to activate the
USB in the BIOS.

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Symptom

Problem

Solution

Images are not shown
on TV.

Video cable is not connected
correctly.

Make sure the video cable is connected to the
TV “Video In” socket.

The video clip (AVI) file
cannot be played.

DirectX version is lower than
9.0

Install DirectX 9.0 or above. Visit http://www.
microsoft.com/directx for more details.

The camera is detected
by Windows and works
properly, but a driver letter
of the Removable disk is
not created.

The removable disk crashes
with the network drives.

Disconnect the crashed network drive and reserve
this drive letter for the camera.

I cannot activate my
Digital Camera by pressing
the Power switch.

Insufficient battery power or
battery is missing.

Recharge the battery or install the battery.

Camera does not turn on.

Battery is
correctly.

Orient the battery correctly.
Or
Recharge the battery.

not

oriented

Or
Battery is dead.
Camera suddenly powers
off.

Auto Power Off function is
activated.
Or
Battery is dead.

Turn the camera on.

Image is not recorded
when the shutter button
is pressed.

Camera is turned off.
Or
Flash unit is charging.
Or
Memory is full.

Turn the camera on.

Camera powers off during
self-timer countdown.

Battery is dead.

Recharge the battery.

LCD screen image is out
of focus.

Macro mode is being used for
far subjects.
Or
Still image mode is being
used for near subjects.

Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Or
Set the camera to Macro mode for subjects this
close to the lens:
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.15 m ~ 0.8 m)
Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m)

Recorded pictures are not
saved in memory.

Removing the memory card
before the save operation is
complete.

Do not remove the memory card before the save
operation is complete.

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Recharge the battery.

Or
Wait until flash unit charging finishes.
Or
Delete images you no longer need, or use another
memory card.

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Colour of the playback pictures is
different from the picture on the
LCD screen during recording.

Sunlight or light from another
source is shining directly into the
lens during recording.

Position the camera so sunlight
does not shine directly onto
the lens.

Pictures are not displayed.

A memory card with non-DCF
pictures recorded with another
camera is loaded in the camera.

This camera cannot display nonDCF pictures recorded onto a
memory card used by another
digital camera.

I cannot erase pictures.

All the pictures in memory are
protected.

Unprotect the pictures you want
to delete.

There is no response from the
camera while pressing any
buttons.

The LCD screen is frozen or the
camera is hanged.

Remove and re-install the battery
to reset the camera. Your valuable
data stored in the camera will not
be lost.

TV Out
Problem

Solution

LCD screen does not appear
on the screen of the connected
television

Symptom

There is a problem with the
camera-TV connection
Or
TV setup is wrong
Or
Video system is incompatible.

Use the optional video cable to
connect the camera to the TV
Or
Consult the documentation of the
TV and put it in its video mode
Or
Select the proper video output
system.

Images do not display in color
on TV.

Wrong system selection.

Change to NTSC or PAL.

Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the
enclosed applications.
For further information and support, please visit our website:
http://www.polaroid.com

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12 Getting Help
• Polaroid Online Services

Website: http://www.polaroid.com

• ArcSoft Software Help

For United States
ArcSoft HQ Support Center
(Fremont, CA 94538)
Tel.: 1-510-979-5599
Fax: 1-510-440-7978
E-mail: support@arcsoftsupport.com
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/

For Latin America
E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com

For Europe
ArcSoft Europe Support Center
(Ireland)
Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001
E-mail: eurosupport@arcsoft.com

For China
ArcSoft China Support Center
(Hangzhou)
Tel.: +86-571-88210575
E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.cn
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support

For Japan
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)
Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392
Fax: +81-3-5795-1397
E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp
Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp

For Taiwan
ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan)
Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355
Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922
E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw
Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw

Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).
“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, USA.

Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
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13 Appendix
• Technical specifications
Sensor

Lens

LCD Screen

Built-in Flash

Exposure Control
ISO Speed

100

• Sensor:
- 1/2.5 inch
- 8.0 Megapixels CCD
• Aperture: F 2.8 ~ 5.2
• Focal Length: 6.2 ~ 18.6 mm
• Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 1.3 ft to ∞ (40 cm to ∞)
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens to
the subject.)
- Macro Focus:
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.15 m ~ 0.8 m)
Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m)
3.0” color TFT-LCD
• Modes
- Auto/Red-eye Reduction/Always On/Slow Sync/Off
• Range
Flash Range for Normal mode:
Wide Angle: 2.6 ft ~ 6.6 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 2 m )
Telephoto: 2.6 ft ~ 3.2 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 1 m )
Flash Range for Macro mode:
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.15 m ~ 0.8 m)
Telephoto: 1.6 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.5 m ~ 0.8 m)
-/+2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.4 increments
Auto,50,100,200,400,800,1600

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Shutter Speed

1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec

White Balance

Auto, Day light, Cloudy, Tungsten, FluorescentH, Fluorescent-L, Customer

Storage

• Internal Memory: 16 MB Nand Flash
• External Memory
- supports SD card up to 2 GB (not included)

Self-timer

2 sec/ 10 sec/ Double / Burst

File Format

• Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG
compression) DCF compatible, Support DPOF
• Video Clip: AVI
• Audio: WAV

Power Supply

One Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (included)

Tripod Socket

Yes

Connectivity

With computer via USB cable (included)
With TV via TV cable (included)

Dimension

• Size:
- (W) 95.5 mm x (D) 57 mm x (H) 20 mm
• Weight:
Approximately 110g excluding batteries or
card

Operating System

• For Windows Users: Microsoft Windows 98SE,
Me 2000, XP or Vista
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2 ~ X

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• Storage Capacities

The charts below indicate the approximate numbers of pictures and length
of video clips the camera can hold at each setting based on the internal
memory and different capacities of SD card.
Recordable Images
Resolution

3:2

16:9

VGA

Quality

Units: Images
16MB Internal Memory

32MB SD

64MB SD

128MB SD

108

129

132

198

133

134

271

102

205

416

204

390

832

431

780

1734

646

1299

2602

164

102

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Resolution

3:2

16:9

VGA

Quality

256 MB SD

512 MB SD

1GB SD

128

257

126

256

515

189

384

766

144

289

142

288

576

214

435

872

172

345

169

344

690

254

517

1030
345

172

169

344

690

254

517

1030

130

264

528

260

526

1047

390

793

1571

262

531

1065

536

1080

2167

821

1648

3307

1621

3297

6284

3423

6961

12567

5135

10441

20946

NOTE:
8M
3264 X 2448
16:9 3264 X 1836
4M
2272 X 1704
VGA 640 X 480
Super fine

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3:2 3264 X 2176

6M
2M

2816 X 2112
1600 x 1200

Fine

Normal
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Recordable Video Length
Resolution
16MB Internal Memory

Video clips can be taken
00:00:17
00:00:34

160

32MB SD

00:01:05
00:01:50
00:03:33

160

64MB SD

00:06:42
00:03:54
00:07:34

160

128MB SD

00:14:17
00:08:02
00:15:36

160

256MB SD

00:29:25
00:16:03
00:31:09

160

512MB SD

00:58:46
00:32:44
01:03:30

160

1GB SD

01:59:48
01:05:45
02:07:33

160

104

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NOTE:

640 x 480

320 x 240
160 160 x 128

• Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of trees in
autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution
and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and length of video clips
you can store on a memory card may vary.

• The time format is XX:YY:ZZ
- XX is hours
- YY is minutes
- ZZ is seconds

Recordable Audio Length
Memory Card Capacity

Length of Audio Clips Recording Time

16MB Internal Memory