User manual POLAROID PDC-1100

[. . . ] PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit User Guide Rev. 1, June 10, 2002 Contents Introduction. 1 The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit . . 26 Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software . [. . . ] Create digital photo albums that you can use to sort and organize your photos. ­ Click Photo Album to open and explore this screen. ­ For online help, click the Help button and then click on Using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software for a list of topics. Delete and take pictures with your PDC 1100 camera: You can use Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software to: · · Transfer images from your camera's memory card to your computer ­ Delete images from your camera's memory ­ Take photos from within the software. To access these features, click the Photo Album button on the main screen and click on the Acquire button. For more information, see "Transferring Photos to Your Computer" on page 29. ­ 28 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User's Guide Transferring Photos to Your Computer The following sections describe how to transfer images from the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera to your computer. The drivers for the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera are automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit. To transfer photos from your Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera to your computer you can use one of the following methods: · · · Serial port (cable provided with camera). Optional CompactFlash card readers that connect through a parallel port or a PCMCIA-slot (available for purchase). Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. Connecting the camera to a computer To connect using the serial cable 1 Turn off your computer and all its peripherals (scanner, printer). Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User's Guide 29 2 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the camera. 3 4 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. 5 30 Turn on your camera. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User's Guide 6 Turn on your computer. The Status panel on your camera displays a PC message when the camera is properly connected to your computer. 7 Start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. From the Windows Start menu: Click on the Start menu, select Programs then open the Polaroid PhotoMAX folder and select PhotoMAX 3. 0. 8 Click Photo Album. The Photo Album window displays. 9 Select an existing photo album from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page or select New to create a new photo album. A photo album is a file that you use to keep track of the photos you download from your camera. 10 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User's Guide 31 The Select Source dialog box appears displaying the list of supported devices. 11 Select PDC 1100 and click Select. The Polaroid PDC 1100 TWAIN software opens. From this dialog box, you can manage the photos in the camera's memory. Note: The TWAIN software can be used with other applications. 32 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User's Guide To connect using the USB cable With the power on in the computer: 1 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera. The cable will only connect one way. 2 3 Connect the rectangular USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the AC power terminal on the camera and the other end of the cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1100 User's Guide 33 4 Turn on the camera. The computer will detect the camera. 5 When PC appears in the camera status panel, you can start the Polaroid PhotoMAX software: From the Windows desktop: Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX icon on your desktop to start the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software. From the Windows Start menu: Click on the Start menu, select Programs then open the Polaroid PhotoMAX folder and select PhotoMAX 3. 0. 6 Click Photo Album. The Photo Album window displays. 7 Select an existing photo album from the drop-down list at the bottom of the page or select New to create a new photo album. A photo album is a file that you use to keep track of the photos you download from your camera. 8 Click the Acquire icon at the bottom of the screen. [. . . ] Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations. Remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to use the camera for an extended period of time. Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, and may cause significant damage to your camera. is not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty. · · Caution: Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries Contacting Polaroid You can call Polaroid toll-free within the U. S. A. [. . . ]