User manual POLAROID PDC-1300

[. . . ] PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit User's Guide Rev. 1, June 10, 2002 Contents Introduction . . 1 The PhotoMAX PDC 1300 Digital Camera Creative Kit . . 26 Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software . [. . . ] The camera is ready to take a photo when the green LED indicator lights (e). Press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo. The red Wait indicator light (f) is on and the image displays on the LCD. Wait until the light is off before you take another photo. If the Quick Review setting is on, you can review and delete an image immediately after you take it (see "Advanced Menu" on page 19). Tips for Great Photos Here are some tips to help you take better photos!· · Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead or in front of you. Use the fill flash setting if there is light behind your subject or if your subject is strongly illuminated from the side. In low light conditions or when using the self-timer, use the tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure. Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) or above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F), which can affect battery performance. Keep the subject within the flash range (3 ft. Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid hot spots in your photos. Use the fill flash setting if you cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects. Periodically clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues. · · · · · 26 Polaroid PDC 1300 Digital Camera User's Guide Installing Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software This section describes how to install Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software and get help when using the software. Minimum System Requirements · · · · · · · · · PC with Pentium class processor Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or above 32 MB RAM 85 MB available hard drive space 2x or faster CD-ROM drive Available RS-232C serial or mini-USB port Set monitor display to High Color display settings at 1024 x 768 pixels Sound card Mouse To install the software 1 2 Insert the Polaroid PhotoMAX CD in your CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not start automatically, do the following: Select Run from the Windows Start menu. b Click Browse to locate your CD-ROM drive. e Click OK and follow the instructions on your computer screen. Follow the instructions on your computer screen. a 3 27 To get help To get help while using Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software: · · Click the Help button on the left side of the Polaroid PhotoMAX window or click the ?Move your mouse cursor over any button or feature in the software and right click your mouse to display context-sensitive help that explains the software button or feature. Create digital photo albums that you can use to sort and organize your photos. · · You can use Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker software to: · 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. [. . . ] 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. not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty. · · · · Caution: Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is Contacting Polaroid Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at www. PolaroidDigital. com or www. photomaxhelp. com, and within the United States by calling 800-897-0356 from 8 A. M. [. . . ]