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Product Overview
1.
2.
3.
4.

Capture/Playback selector
Shutter button
Hand strap eyelet
Lens cap

Side View

1. Lens
2. Status LED
3. Microphone

Front View

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1. Power On/Off button
2. OK button
3. LCD screen
4. Video output terminal & USB port cover
5. Display On/Off button
6. Menu button
7. Up/Zoom in button
8. Right button
9. Down/Zoom out button
10. Left button
Back View

1. Tripod mount
2. SD card slot door
3. Battery door

Bottom View

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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started...........................................................................7
• What can I Do with My Camera? ..............................................7
• What can I Do with My Digital Pictures? ....................................7
• What can I Do with my Video Clips ? ........................................7
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................8
• Installing the Batteries .............................................................9
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................9
• Checking the Battery Power Level...........................................10
• How to Navigate Menus ........................................................10
2 Camera Setting.........................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status........................................................12
• Camera Modes .....................................................................14
• Drive Mode ..........................................................................15
• Setting the Current Date and Time..........................................16
• Setting Date/Time Display On/Off ...........................................17
• Auto Power Save Settings .....................................................18
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ..............................................19
• Setting Frequency.................................................................20
• Setting Display Language.......................................................21
• Resetting to Default Settings..................................................22
• Formatting the Internal Memory..............................................23
• Viewing Firmware Version .....................................................24
• Turning the Information Display and the LCD Screen On/Off ......25

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3 Taking Pictures.........................................................................26
• Taking a Picture ...................................................................27
• Setting Self-timer..................................................................28
• Zoom Feature.......................................................................29
• Setting Image Resolution and Quality ......................................30
• Setting Exposure Compensation .............................................32
• Setting the White Balance......................................................33
• Setting Photo Effect..............................................................34
4 Recording Video Clips................................................................35
• Recording Video Clips ...........................................................35
• Setting Video Resolution and Quality.......................................36
• Adjusting the Brightness Contrast ...........................................38
• Setting Sharpness.................................................................39
• Setting Audio Recording On/Off..............................................40
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video clips.........................41
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ....................................41
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail..................42
• Playing the Video Clip ...........................................................44
• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).........................45
• Delete Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).............................................46
• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ....................................47
6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................49
• Using the SD Card ................................................................49
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................54
• Installing the Software .........................................................54
• Software Included with Your Camera ......................................56
• Computer System Requirements .............................................57

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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer................58
• Before Transferring Files .......................................................58
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................58
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to PC .............................59
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Mac ...........................60
• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) .....................61
9 Troubleshooting Problems...........................................................63
• Troubleshooting....................................................................63
10 Getting Help ...........................................................................66
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ...............................................66
• Customer Support.................................................................66
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................66
11 Appendix................................................................................67
• Technical Specifications ........................................................67
• Storage Capacities ................................................................69
• Uninstall the Camera Driver (PC).............................................73
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................74
• Using Your Batteries .............................................................75
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................76
• Regulatory Information ..........................................................76

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1 Getting Started
• What can I Do with My Camera?
Capture

Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures
and video clips on the internal memory or a
SD Card.

Setup

Select various camera settings.

• What can I Do with My Digital Pictures?
View

View pictures on a computer using
PhotoImpression or on a TV.

Save

Save pictures to the computer memory by
Mass Storage interface.

Communicate

Send pictures over the Internet to family and friends.

• What can I Do with My Video Clips?
Playback

Playback video clips with audio feature on a
computer using the Window Media Play or a TV.

Save

Save video clips with audio feature to the
computer memory by Mass Storage interface.

Communicate

Send the video clips with audio feature over
the Internet to family and friends.

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• Camera Package Contents
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Polaroid Studio 4

Video Cable

Quick Guide

Registration Card

The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid Studio 4 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 (PC & Mac)
ArcSoft® ShowBiz DVD 1.3 (PC)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)
QuickTime Player (Mac)
DivX (PC)
DivX Doctor II (Mac)
User Guide (in PDF Format)

2 x AA Batteries

Hand Strap

USB Cable

Tripod

Pouch

Lens Cap with Strap

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• Installing the Batteries

Two AA batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline
on battery usage, please see “Using your batteries” on page 74.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.
TBA

TBA

IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH.

• Turning the Camera On and Off
Pull left to open the LCD screen
panel. Fully press and hold the
Power On/Off button until the LCD
screen is on. Press the Power On/Off
button again to turn off the camera.

Power On/Off
button

NOTE:
Check and make sure that the date and time are correct after switching on the
camera, especially when the batteries are kept in the battery compartment
for a period of time (like over a month or so), or when the batteries are
removed from the camera for over a week. For a detailed guideline on date
and time adjustment, see “Setting the Current Date and Time” on page 16.

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• Checking the Battery Power 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.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted.

• How to Navigate Menus

Menus are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well as other
camera settings like the date/time and auto power off.
1. In the Capture or Playback mode, press the
button to enter the
CAMERA, VIDEO or PLAYBACK menu and press it again to exit.
VIDEO

CAMERA
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL

FINE

SELECT

SET

320X240

SELECT

Capture Mode

PLAYBACK

AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV

SET

THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT

ONE

SELECT

SET

Playback Mode

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In the Playback mode, press the
button
to enter the SETUP menu. Press the
button to exit.

button to select a menu
button to enter the

or
2. Press the
item. Press the
submenu.

SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV

VIEW

SELECT

SETUP
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT

Press the

button to return to the menu.

ENGLISH

SELECT

SET

button to select the desired setting.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button to confirm.

4. Press the

SET

button to close the menu.

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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status

Open the LCD panel. Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen
to check which camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not
displayed, it means that particular feature is not activated.
Still Image mode
White balance
Auto*
Daylight
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy

Image resolution
640 x 480
1280 x 960
1600 x 1200
2048 x 1536*

Self-timer on

Capture mode
Still Image

640X480
0008

Video*

SD card inserted

Battery power level
Full
Adequate
Low
Exhausted

X2.3

17:00

Number of
remaining pictures
Quality
Fine*
Normal
Economic

Current time

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Current date
Digital zoom status

* Default setting

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Video mode
Video mode
White balance
Auto*
Daylight
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy

320X240
00:28

X2.3

17:00

Resolution
320 x 240
640 x 480*

Remaining Time
Quality
Fine*
Normal

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* Default setting
Playback mode
Playback mode

1/0001

File type
Picture
Video clip

Total number / File number
Locked file

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SELECT

1/0001

Play indicator
17:00
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PLAY

SELECT

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• Camera Modes

The camera has two working modes, Capture mode
and Playback mode. You can switch between them
by pushing the Capture/Playback selector upwards
or downwards.

Capture/Playback
selector

Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according
to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under
the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking
Pictures” on page 26 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 35.
Playback mode
This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from
the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 41.

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• Drive Mode

The camera has two modes for taking pictures and video clips.
Still Image mode
Video mode
You may switch between these two modes according to the following
steps.
640X480
0002

320X240
00:28

Press

17:00

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Press

NOTE:
Video mode is the default capture mode.

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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the

button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the

6. Press the

button.

button to select “CLOCK”.

SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV

CANCEL

SELECT

button to select “VIEW”.

SETUP
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV

VIEW

SELECT

7. Press the or
in the field.

SET

button to adjust the value
CLOCK

button to switch to the

8. Press the
next field.

9. Press the

button.

SET

2005/ 01/24
14 :17
SELECT

SET

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• Setting Date/Time Display On/Off

Date and time are displayed on the LCD screen by default. You can hide
one or both of them by the following steps.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP

2. Press the
3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

button to select “DATE DISP”.

button.

5. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
You can choose either time or date to
only display the item you have selected or
you can select “CANCEL” to turn off this
feature.

6. Press the
7. Press the

CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
FRQUENCY

button.
button.

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DATE&TIME

SELECT

SET

SETUP
CLOCK
DATE DISP
TV
FRQUENCY

TIME

SELECT

SET

• Auto Power Save Settings

The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve
battery power.
OFF
The power save feature is not activated.
1/3/5 MIN
The camera is designed to switch off automatically to
save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the
3. Press the
OFF”.

SETUP

button.

button to select “POWER

FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT

OFF

SELECT

4. Press the
5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button.
or button to select the desired

button.
button.

SET

SETUP
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT

1 MIN

SELECT

SET

NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.
- While recording a video clip.
- While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external
devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.

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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off

When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press
the buttons.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP

2. Press the

button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button to select “BEEP”.

VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP

OFF

SELECT

SET

button to select the desired
SETUP

button.
button.

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VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK
DATE DISP

SELECT

SET

• Setting Frequency

In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit
the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US, 50Hz
for Europe and Asia.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP
2. Press the

button.

or
3. Press the
“FREQUENCY”.

button to select

TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE

50HZ

SELECT

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

SET

button to select the desired
SETUP

6. Press the
7. Press the

button.
button.

TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE

60HZ

SELECT

SET

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• Setting Display Language

Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the

button.

button to select

or
3. Press the
“LANGUAGE”.

SETUP
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT

ENGLISH

SELECT

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button to select the desired

button.
button.

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SET

SETUP
POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT

DEUTSCH

SELECT

SET

• Resetting to Default Settings

You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera
default settings by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 74 for more details.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP

2. Press the

button.

or
3. Press the
“DEFAULT”.

button to select

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the

6. Press the

button.

7. Press the

CANCEL

SELECT

button to select “RESET”.

button.

LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION

SETUP
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION

RESET

SELECT

SET

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• Formatting the Internal Memory

Formatting the internal memory deletes all data already stored in it.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP

2. Press the

button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the

button to select “FORMAT”.

DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

button to select “SET”.
SETUP

6. Press the
7. Press the
setting.

button.

button to select the desired

DEFAULT
FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP

SET

SELECT

8. Press the
9. Press the

SET

button.
button.

FORMAT
ALL DATA WILL
BE ERASED!

NOTE:
CONFIRM
• Data deleted by a format operation cannot be
CANCEL
recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful
SET
SELECT
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 with
a memory card inserted.

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• Viewing Firmware Version

The camera’s firmware version can be viewed for maintenance or upgrade.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP

2. Press the

button.

or
3. Press the
“VERSION”.

button to select

FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK

CANCEL

SELECT

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the

6. Press the

button.

7. Press the

button.

8. Press the

SET

SETUP

button to select “VIEW”.

FORMAT
VERSION
BEEP
CLOCK

VIEW

SELECT

SET

button.

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

Capture mode
640X480
0008

Press
X2.3

Press

17:00
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Press

Playback mode
1/0001

Press

17:00
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PLAY

SELECT

Press

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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:

IMPORTANT!
• Never remove batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent
the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already
stored in the camera’s internal memory or on the memory card.
• Change the drive mode from Video mode to Still Image mode before taking
pictures, since Video mode is the default capture mode. Please refer to
“Drive Mode” on page 15 for more details.

Outdoor Pictures
•
•
•

Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures.
Always make sure that the sun or other light source is in front of the
subject.
For best results, take pictures outdoors or indoors in a brightly lit room.

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• Taking a Picture

Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 ft to infinity (1.0 m to infinity).
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Hold the camera steady. Press the
shutter button completely down to
take a picture. A beep will sound (if
the beep sound is turned on) when a
picture is taken.
NOTE:
Image quality may vary if it is taken under dark lighting conditions.

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• Setting Self-timer

Your camera is designed with a self-timer function, which allows you to
take pictures with a 10-second built-in timer.
CAMERA
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

button.

or
3. Press the
“SELF-TIMER”.

4. Press the

7. Press the

8. The icon

SET

CAMERA

button to select the

button.

Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY

10 SEC

SELECT

button.
will appear on the LCD screen.

NOTE:
To disable the self-timer function, repeat the
above steps and select “OFF”.

OFF

SELECT

button.

or
5. Press the
desired setting.

6. Press the

button to select

Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY

SET

640X480
0002

17:00
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9. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
10. Press the shutter button to take a picture. A beep will sound (if it is
turned on) and the Status LED will blink slowly for 6 seconds, then
quickly for 4 seconds before the picture is taken.
NOTE:
• Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer
function.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.

• Zoom Feature

Your camera is designed with 12X digital zoom. This feature lets you
zoom in on the central area of a photo or portion of the video scene, and
records only that enlarged portion.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode or Video mode.
button to zoom out. The
button to zoom in. Press the
2. Press the
zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.
640X480
0002

X2.3

17:00
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NOTE:
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
• The digital zoom function is not available for reviewing a video clip.

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• Setting Image Resolution 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
produces better quality but occupies more memory space. Smaller size
pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger size and fine
quality are better for printing.
Resolution Setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

button.

button to select
or
3. Press the
“RESOLUTION”.
4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button to select the desired

button.

CAMERA
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV

1600X1200

SELECT

SET

CAMERA
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV

640X480

SELECT

SET

NOTE:
It is recommended to use the 2048 x 1536 resolution for printing.

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

button.

button to select “QUALITY”.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button to select the desired

button.

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CAMERA
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL

FINE

SELECT

SET

CAMERA
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL

NORMAL

SELECT

SET

• 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

CAMERA

button.

button to select “EV”.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELECT

6. Press the
7. Press the

button to select the desired

button.

SET

+0.5

VIDEO
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELECT

SET

NOTE:
• A higher EV value is best for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A
lower EV value is best for dark-colored subjects.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able
to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.

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• Setting the 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

CAMERA

button.

button to select “WHITE BAL”.

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the

button.

7. Press the

DAYLIGHT

Indoors, illuminated by light bulbs

TUNGSTEN

Cloudy

SET

Icons shown on LCD

AUTO

Outdoor daylight

Indoors, illuminated by fluorescent lighting

DAYLIGHT

SELECT

Select this setting

SET

CAMERA
EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER

button.

Automatic adjustment

AUTO

SELECT

button to select the desired

When shooting under these conditions:

EV
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER

FLUORESCENT
CLOUDY

NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.

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• Setting Photo Effect

You can control the color tones and moods of a picture in this setting.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the

button.

button to select “Color”.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

CAMERA
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION

NORMAL

SELECT

button to select the desired

CAMERA
WHITE BAL
Color
SELF-TIMER
RESOLUTION

button.

SELECT

NORMAL
SEPIA
BW

SET

For taking pictures with neutral hues.
For taking pictures with a brown and antique look.
For taking black-and-white pictures.

NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.

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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips

Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The elapsed time on
the LCD screen increases while recording.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
320X240
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
00:28
3. Press the shutter button completely down to
start recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop
recording, or recording stops when the current
17:00
memory is full.
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NOTE:
• Pictures and video clips can be taken in the dark environment but their
quality may be affected slightly or greatly.
• For best results, take videos outdoors or indoors in a brightly lit room.

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• Setting Video Resolution and Quality

Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video
clip quality depends on the file resolution that the camera applies when
the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality which
occupies more memory space.
Resolution Setting
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
2. Press the

button.

button to select
or
3. Press the
“RESOLUTION”.
4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the

button.

7. Press the

button to select the desired

button.

VIDEO
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV

640X480

SELECT

SET

VIDEO
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV

320X240

SELECT

SET

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Quality Setting
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
2. Press the

button.

button to select “QUALITY”.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button to select the desired

button.

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VIDEO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL

NORMAL

SELECT

SET

VIDEO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY
EV
WHITE BAL

FINE

SELECT

SET

• Adjusting the Brightness Contrast

Brightness controls the amount of lightness or darkness in an image.
Increasing contrast increases the difference in brightness between lighter
or darker pixels.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO

2. Press the

button.

or
3. Press the
“CONTRAST”.

button to select

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

NORMAL
STRETCH

button.

NORMAL

SELECT

button to select the desired

button.

Color
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER

SET

VIDEO
Color
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER

STRETCH

SELECT

SET

Use it when no contrast enhancement is needed.
Enhancing the brightness contrast sharpens an image and
makes specific areas stand out.

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• Setting Sharpness

Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject
in pictures.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO

2. Press the

button.

button to select

or
3. Press the
“SHARPNESS”.

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

NORMAL
SMOOTH
SHARPEN

button to select the desired

button.

CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO

NORMAL

SELECT

SET

VIDEO
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO

SMOOTH

SELECT

SET

Use when no special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday
pictures.
Softens the edges of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect.
Increases contrast on the edges of the picture. Ideal when
you want to improve the clarity of a picture, or if you later
may want to crop or cut out specific areas in the picture.

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• Setting Audio Recording On/Off

When taking video clips, the audio sound is recorded simultaneously. You
can disable the audio recording if desired.
1. Set the camera to Video mode.
VIDEO
2. Press the

button.

button to select “AUDIO”.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the

button.

7. Press the

OFF

SELECT

button to select the desired

button.

SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY

SET

VIDEO
SELF-TIMER
AUDIO
RESOLUTION
QUALITY

SELECT

SET

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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips
NOTE:
Change the camera mode from Capture mode to Playback mode before
reviewing pictures and video clips. Please refer to “Camera Modes” on page
14 for more details.

• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the or buttons to view the pictures
taken.

The
icon is shown on the LCD screen when a
picture is selected.

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The currently displayed picture can be magnified up to 12 times using the
button to view the picture in the original size.
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• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail

You can view up to 16 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD
screen by using the Thumbnail function.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
button. Thumbnail files will be shown on the LCD screen
2. Press the
and the last reviewed picture will be highlighted.
3. Press the , , and button to select a thumbnail file and view it
button.
in full screen by pressing the

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Selecting Thumbnail Display Format
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the

3. Press the

PLAYBACK

button.

button to select “THUMBNAIL”.

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button.

2x2

8
SELECT

SET9

3x3

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3x3

SELECT

SET

PLAYBACK
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
DELETE

button.

SET4

2x2

SELECT

button to select the desired

3
SELECT

PROTECT
THUMBNAIL
DELETE

SET

SELECT15
14

SET16

4x4

• Playing the Video Clip

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

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button to select the video
or
2. Press the
clip you wan to play.
The
icon is shown on LCD screen when a
video clip is selected.

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SELECT

button to start playing video
3. Press the
clip. Press it again to pause.
4. Press the

button to stop.

Start and pause playing a video clip

Stop playing a video clip

PAUSE STOP REW

Rewind

Fast forward

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• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the

button.

button to select “PROTECT”.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

button to select the desired

ON
OFF

Protect the selected picture or video clip
Remove protection from the selected
picture or video clip
ALL ON Protect all pictures and video clips in
the current memory
ALL OFF Remove protection from all of the
pictures and video clips

icon appears on the information display
The
when you review the protection status of the
protected picture or video clip.

PLAYBACK
DELETE
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL

OFF

SET

SELECT

PLAYBACK
DELETE
PROTECT
THUMBNAIL

SELECT

SET
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NOTE:
or
To protect one picture or video clip, use the
you want to protect before the above operation.

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button to select the one

• Delete Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

PLAYBACK

2. Press the

button.

button to select “DELETE”.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

5. Press the
setting.

button.

7. Press the
setting.

8. Press the

button.

CANCEL

SELECT

button to select the desired

6. Press the

THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT

PLAYBACK
THUMBNAIL
DELETE
PROTECT

button to select the desired

You may cancel the deletion by choosing
“CANCEL”.

SET

ONE

SELECT

SET

DELETE ?
SET
CANCEL

SELECT

SET

NOTE:
button to select the one
or
• To delete one picture or video clip, use the
you want to delete before the above operation.
• Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted picture and video clips cannot be recovered.

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• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV
Setting the Video Output System
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate
different signal systems. For example: NTSC for USA, Canada, Taiwan,
Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), and so on.
You can change the video output system according to the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
SETUP

2. Press the

button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

button.

button to select “TV”.

button to select the

or
5. Press the
desired setting.

6. Press the
7. Press the

button.
button.

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DATE DISP
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF

PAL

SELECT

SET

SETUP
DATE DISP
TV
FREQUENCY
POWER OFF

NTSC

SELECT

SET

Connecting to a TV
“NTSC” or “PAL” can be selected when the camera is connected to a TV.
The TV screen now performs as the LCD screen and the LCD screen is
powered off.
1. Connect the camera to a TV via the video cable (supplied) as illustrated.
2. When the camera is set to Still Image mode or Video mode, you can
preview the picture you want to take on the TV screen.
3. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all
pictures and video clips in the camera on the TV.
NOTE:
When playing the pictures or videol clips on the TV, its color may be oversaturated. Manually adjust the color setting on the TV for best color effect.

To Audio In Jack

White Plug

To Video In Jack

Yellow Plug

USB

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6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD card

Your camera comes with a 16 MB built-in flash memory for storing
pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially
available SD card (up to 1GB). 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.
NOTE:
As tests prove, the Studio 4 works best with 32MB to 512MB SD memory
cards. Consider using these cards for best performance.

Memory Card Precautions
1. Use only an SD memory card with this camera.
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure you 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 reformatting it. However, we recommend that you
always take along more than one memory card whenever using the
camera away from the home or office.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first
time after purchasing it, 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 Studio 4 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may
be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the Studio 4 camera. We
strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the
Studio 4 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any
valuable data or files in your SD card due to your improper operation.
• As tests prove, the Studio 4 works best with popular brands of memory
cards such as SanDisk, Panasonic, Lexar and TOSHIBA. Consider using
these cards for best performance.

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Inserting the SD Card
Turn off the camera and open the SD card slot door as illustrated. Insert
the SD card, ensuring that the card is inserted the correct position as
illustrated. Close the card slot door before using the camera.

TBA

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

TBA

Notched corner
of SD card

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Removing the SD Card
To remove the SD card, turn off camera and open the SD card slot door.
Gently use your finger to push the SD card inwards and then release it for
the SD card to bounce out of the SD card slot as illustrated.

TBA

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 batteries and contact your dealer or 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 the SD Card
Formatting the SD card erases all files stored in it, including the protected
ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage the card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera card slot.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Procedures are the same as for formatting the internal memory. Refer
to “Formatting the Internal Memory” on page 23 for details.
IMPORTANT!
• You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However
formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer.
• Note that data deleted by a format 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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7 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:

IMPORTANT!
MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD SUPPLIED
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER AND TRANSFER
PICTURES FROM YOUR CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the Studio 4
Driver. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting
the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures. No need to
install the driver.
IMPORTANT!
To view the video clips it is recommended to install the Arcsoft ShowBiz 1.3.
It can be found in the CD.
IMPORTANT!
To play the video clips (AVI format), it is necessary to install the DivX from
the CD supplied.

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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 CD-ROM window opens, double
click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
For Macintosh Users:

Mac

IMPORTANT!
To play the video clips (AVI format), it is necessary to install the DivX
Doctor II from the CD supplied.
IMPORTANT!
To view the video clips it is recommended to install the QuickTime Player. It
can be found in the CD.

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• Software Included with Your Camera

The Studio 4 software CD contains the following software:
Polaroid Studio 4 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® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 to edit and print the Pictures.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 5.0 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use image-editing program. This
program enables users to upload still image and movie clips stored in
your camera. You could also edit and retouch your photos, then add
special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy
templates. ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ also includes a wide variety of
printing options.
ArcSoft ShowBiz 1.3 Movie Making Software
ArcSoft ShowBiz 1.3 is an easy-to-use program that has everything you
need to capture your home movies and create your own DVDs to share
with friends or send to customers. It includes tools for editing your video
footage, customizing DVD menus, and designing DVD photo slideshows!
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.
DivX®/DivX® Doctor II Advanced Digital Media Format
DivX lets you play, create and share digital video by turning bulky videos
into lean, mean DivX files. The DivX® codec (short for compressor/
decompressor) can compress video to a convenient size without losing
any noticeable quality and play those videos back on almost any device.

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QuickTime Player Media Playing Software (Mac Only)
The QuickTime Player is an easy-to-use application for playing, interacting
with or viewing any video, audio, VR, or graphic file that is compatible
with QuickTime.

• Computer System Requirements

For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend
the following minimum requirements;
PC

For Windows® Users

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
Pentium® III 800MHz or equivalent processor
USB Port
128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
400MB free disk space
Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
CD-ROM drive
Standard mouse and keyboard
Stereo speakers
DivX

For Macintosh Users

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Mac

Mac® OS Version 9.2~X
PowerMac G3 or higher
USB Port
256MB RAM
400MB Free disk space
Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
CD-ROM drive
Standard mouse and keyboard
Stereo speakers
DivX Doctor II

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8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your 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 “7 Installing the Software onto a Computer”.

For Windows® Users:

• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.

VIDEO
OUT

USB Series “A” plug
connects to your computer

USB

USB Series “Mini B” plug
connects to your camera

1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Plug USB Series “A” plug into the socket marked
on your computer.
3. Plug USB Series “Mini B” plug into the USB port on your camera.

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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to PC
1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” icon on your desktop and then you
can see a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double
click “100MEDIA”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the “100MEDIA” folder. Highlight
the pictures or video 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.

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For Macintosh Users

Mac

• Transferring the Pictures and Video Clips to Mac

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

1. Open the LCD screen panel and turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable, the systems will
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive named “Unlablled”.
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary on different versions of Mac OS systems.

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

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• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)

PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect the connection between the camera and
the computer automatically.
When connect the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression 5.0 will
launch on your desktop automatically.

PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect any new photos in the camera.
Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer.

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You can select the destination which the photos are copied to.
Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button to confirm.
Click “OK” to start copying.

The photos have been copied to the computer successfully. You can start
to use the PhotoImpression 5.0 to edit the photos.

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9 Troubleshooting Problem
• Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,
please call your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card
for hot line contact details.
Symptom
I receive an error
message when I am
installing Polaroid
Studio 4 Camera
Driver.

Solution

Problem
Polaroid Studio 4
Camera Driver does
not load.

Shut down all other applications and
attempt to reinstall the driver.
Check the USB controller in your BIOS
if they are activated. If these do not
work, contact your national Customer
Support representative.

I cannot upload images Connection failure.
to the PC.

Check all cable connections are secured.

My Studio 4 camera
cannot be recognized
by the system.

Conflict with another
camera driver or
capture device.

If you have another camera installed
on your computer, remove it and its
driver completely from your system to
avoid conflicting with the Studio 4.

I get a blurred image
when uploading my
images to my computer.

There may be a
momentary delay
between pressing the
shutter button and the
actual exposure.

Hold your Studio 4 camera steadily
until you hear a beep which indicates
the exposure is completed.

My Studio 4 Camera LCD
screen shows
icon.
or
I cannot activate my
digital camera by pressing
the Power button.

Insufficient battery power
or batteries are missing.
or
Batteries are no
oriented correctly.

Replace batteries.

or
Orient batteries correctly.

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Symptom
Camera suddenly
powers off.

Problem
Auto power off
function is activated.
or
Batteries are dead.

Solution
Turn the camera on.
or
Replace batteries.

There is no response Your camera may
from the camera while be affected by the
pressing any buttons.
electrostatic discharge.
or
The LCD screen is
frozen or the camera is
hanged.

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

Image is not recorded
when the Shutter
button is pressed.

Camera is turned off.
or
Memory is full.

Turn the camera on.
or
Delete images you no longer need, or
use another memory card.

Camera powers off
during self-timer
countdown.

Batteries are dead.

Replace batteries.

Recorded pictures are
not saved in memory.

Camera powers
off before the save
operation is complete.
or
Remove the memory
card before the save
operation is complete.

If the low battery indicator displays
on the LCD screen, replace with new
batteries.
or
Do not remove the memory card before
the save operation is complete.

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

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

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

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Symptom
My CD installation
wizard does not work.

Solution

Problem
The auto installation
file is switched to off.

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 “ Setting . Ensure “Auto insert
notification “ is ticked and the “
disconnect “ is ticked. If you change
the settings the computer will ask you
to restart your PC. Click “ Yes “

The CD ROM is
disconnected.

You can manually start it by going to
the Windows Desktop, double click
“My Computer”, double click your
CD ROM icon and finally double click
“INSTALL-E.EXE” file.

I cannot upload the
images from the
internal memory of the
Studio 4 camera to PC.

The SD Card is inserted
inside the SD Card slot.

The memory card with a higher priority
than the internal memory for image
storage or image transfer or delete.

The video clip (AVI) file
cannot be played.

DivX codec is not
installed yet.

Download and install the DivX or DivX
Doctor II from CD

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

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10 Getting Help
• Polaroid-digital Online Services

Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com

• Customer Support

Questions? Need Help? Call us at 1-877-388-3779 (USA),
1-866-722-0866 (Mexico), 1-888-235-0808 (Canada).
Monday thru Friday, 10 am-7 pm EST and Sat 10 am-4 pm
EST Or visit us at http://www.polaroid-digital.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
support

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

For Japan For Taiwan
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

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
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11 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Picture Resolution

• Sensor:
- 1/1.8 inch
- 3.2 Mega Pixels CMOS

Lens

•
•
•
•

LCD Screen

1.5” TFT color panel

ISO Speed

Auto

Exposure Control

-/+2 EV in 0.5 increments

Type: 5 elements plus IR filter
Aperture: F 3.5
Focal Length: f=8.66 mm
Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 3.2 ft to ∞ (1 m to ∞)
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens
surface to the subject.)
• Focus Zones: center-zone

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Shutter Speed

Electronic shutter 1/1000 sec ~ 1/10 sec

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent

Storage

• Internal Memory: 16MB (11MB for data storage)
• External Memory: supports SD card up to 1 GB (not
included)

File Format

• Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format

Power Supply

2 x AA-size batteries (included)

Self-timer

10 seconds with beep sound

Tripod Socket

Yes

Connectivity

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

Dimension

• Size: (W) 92 mm x (D) 35 mm x (H) 74 mm
• Weight: Approximately 125g excluding batteries or card

Operating System

• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE,
Me, 2000 or XP
• 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

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Units: Images
Quality

16MB
Internal
Memory
(11MB
for data
storage)

32MB SD

High

110

Normal

144

Low

182

High

182

Normal

127

254

Low

148

296

High

140

280

Normal

183

366
442

Low

221

High

170

457

914

Normal

227

545

1090

Low

228

551

1102

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64MB SD

Resolution
2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Quality

128MB SD

256MB SD

512MB SD

High

220

440

880

1GB SD
1760

Normal

288

576

1152

2304
3072

Low

384

768

1536

High

364

728

1456

2912

Normal

508

1016

2032

4064

Low

592

1184

1368

4736

High

560

1120

2240

4480

Normal

532

1064

2128

4256

Low

884

1768

3536

7072

High

1828

3656

7312

14624

Normal

2180

4360

8720

17440

Low

2204

4408

8816

17632

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Recordable Video Length

16MB Internal Memroy
(11MB for data storage)

Units: Minute
Resolution

Quality

Video clips can be taken

640 x 480

Fine

0.46

Normal

0.5

320 x 240
32MB SD

640 x 480
320 x 240

64MB SD

640 x 480
320 x 240

128MB SD

640 x 480
320 x 240

Fine

Normal

1.2

Fine

1.2

Normal

1.3

Fine

Normal

3.5

Fine

2.4

Normal

2.6

Fine

Normal

Fine

4.8

Normal

5.2

Fine

Normal

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256MB SD

Resolution

Quality

Video clips can be taken

640 x 480

Fine

9.6

Normal

10.4

320 x 240
512MB SD

640 x 480
320 x 240

1GB SD

640 x 480
320 x 240

Fine

Normal

Fine

19.2

Normal

20.8

Fine

Normal

Fine

38.4

Normal

41.6

Fine

Normal

112

NOTE:
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.

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• Uninstall the Camera Driver (PC)
For Windows® Users:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Click Windows Start button.
Go to Setting -> Control Panel.
Double-click “Add or Remove Program”.
Choose the “Polaroid Studio 4 Camera” and Click “Change/Remove”
to uninstall it.
5. The driver will be removed automatically.

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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode

Description

Default

Still Image Mode

Image Resolution

2048 x 1536

Quality

Fine

Exposure Compensation

White Balance

Auto

Color

Normal

Self-timer

Off

Video Resolution

640x480

Quality

Fine

Exposure Compensation

White Balance

Auto

Color

Normal

Self-timer

Off

Contrast

Normal

Sharpness

Normal

Audio

Beep

Date / Time Display

Date & Time

Driver Type

Mass Storage

PAL

Frequency

60Hz for USA / 50Hz for Europe

Auto Power Off

1 minute

Language

English

Video Mode

Setup Mode

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NOTE:
The default language for the LCD screen may vary with different countries
and regions.

• Using Your Batteries

IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH.

Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
WARNING!
• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
• Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries).
• Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
• Insert the batteries in the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.

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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance

Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental
conditions;
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions.
•
•
•
•
•

Camera Cautions
NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any
fluid or liquid.
ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it.
ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with
water or neutral detergent.
NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any
warranty claim.

• Regulatory Information

FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the
Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may
malfunction and require user to reset the product.

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