User manual POLAROID PDC-2000

[. . . ] Polaroid Digital Camera PDC-2000 User Guide for Macintosh or Windows applications color high-quality images Capture Table of Contents Quick startup 1 Introduction Typical PDC-2000 workflow System requirements Macintosh systems PC systems Technical assistance Using this manual 2 Setting up Unpacking Optional accessories Setting up the PDC-2000 camera Attaching the camera straps Setting the SCSI ID Installing and charging the batteries Connecting the camera to your Macintosh If the PDC-2000 is the only SCSI device If your Macintosh has other SCSI devices Connecting to an Apple PowerBook vii 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 7 7 9 10 10 11 14 17 18 19 20 i Setting up your Macintosh for the PDC-2000 Installing the plug-in software Installing PDC-2000 Direct Verifying camera internal settings from your Macintosh Connecting the camera to your PC If the PDC-2000 is the only SCSI device If your PC has other SCSI devices Setting up your PC for the PDC-2000 Choosing the software to install Installing the TWAIN driver Installing the plug-in software Installing PDC-2000 Direct Verifying camera internal settings from your PC Disconnecting the camera from your computer 3 Using the PDC-2000 camera Getting acquainted LCD panel Viewfinder indicators Sound indicators Capture and Index modes Automatic shutoff 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 33 34 37 39 40 40 41 ii Taking pictures Turning on the camera Setting to stand-alone mode Selecting Capture mode Setting the camera for current lighting conditions Holding the camera Framing and taking the picture If you see a viewfinder warning Using flash Using Auto Focus Using Focus Lock Compensating for backlighting Labeling pictures Editing the default picture label Editing a single picture's label Erasing pictures Erasing a single picture Erasing all pictures Unerasing pictures 4 Using the PDC-2000 with your Macintosh The PDC-2000 windows Working with pictures in the camera Viewing pictures in the camera Selecting thumbnails Previewing pictures with PDC-2000 Direct Viewing picture information 41 41 42 43 43 44 44 45 46 48 48 49 50 51 53 55 55 57 58 61 62 65 65 66 67 67 iii Rotating pictures Editing a picture label Transferring pictures from the camera to the computer Deleting pictures from the camera Operating the camera from the Macintosh Changing operating preferences Available options Changing the preferences Releasing the camera from computer control Releasing the camera Restoring computer control 5 Using the PDC-2000 with your PC The PDC-2000 windows Working with pictures in the camera Viewing pictures in the camera Selecting thumbnails Previewing pictures with PDC-2000 Direct Viewing picture information Rotating pictures Editing a picture label Transferring pictures from the camera to the computer Deleting pictures from the camera 68 68 69 71 72 75 75 77 80 80 81 83 84 87 87 89 89 89 90 90 91 93 iv Operating the camera from the PC Changing operating preferences Available options Changing the preferences Releasing the camera from computer control Releasing the camera Restoring computer control 6 Maintenance and troubleshooting Caring for the camera batteries Recommended battery types Charging the batteries in the camera Charging the batteries outside the camera Replacing the camera batteries Troubleshooting error messages PDC-2000 full one-year warranty Service Polaroid Offices and Service Centers Radio and television interference PDC-2000 camera specifications Software license agreements Index 94 97 97 99 102 102 103 105 105 106 106 108 110 111 114 115 116 118 121 123 129 v Quick startup For more information, see the page indicated. Setting up Page (Macintosh) 7 11 14 17 21 Page (PC/Windows) 7 11 14 23 27 Steps 1 Unpack the PDC-2000 camera. 3 Install and charge the camera batteries. 5 Install the PDC-2000 plug-in, TWAIN driver or PDC-2000 Direct on your computer. 6 Set the camera internal settings (date, time, user name, etc. ). 75 97 Quick startup vii Taking pictures Page (Macintosh) 29 41 43 Page (PC/Windows) 29 41 43 Steps 1 Disconnect the PDC-2000 camera from the computer. [. . . ] To view the different image windows, drag each one slightly to tile them. 4 If the Transfer Pictures window is still visible, close it. In the image-processing application, click on a picture to make its window active. Choose Save As from the application's File menu. Follow the instructions with your image-processing application to save the picture in the desired format and in the desired folder on your hard disk. 6 Repeat step 5 as needed to save all the transferred pictures. Note: Some applications may not allow you to transfer all the pictures at once with this method. If some of the pictures do not transfer from the camera to the application, repeat steps 2 through 7 as needed to transfer additional pictures. 70 Transferring pictures directly to disk Use the following steps to transfer one or more pictures directly from the camera to the computer's hard disk without passing through your image-processing application. (If you are using PDC-2000 Direct, you must use this procedure to transfer pictures from the camera to your computer. ) Note: If necessary, enable the option that transfers pictures directly to disk or change the resolution (800x600 or 1600x1200) of the pictures being transferred before starting this procedure. (See Changing the preferences on page 77. ) Tip: If the Transfer button displays a diskette, the Expert Preferences are set to transfer directly to disk and does not need to be changed before starting. 1 View the pictures in the camera as described on page 65. 2 Select one or more pictures to be transferred. (See Selecting thumbnails on page 66. ) 3 Click the Transfer button or hold down the z (Command) key and press the T key. 4 Select a folder to receive the pictures. (You can also create a new folder for the pictures by clicking on the New Folder button. ) 5 Click OK to transfer the pictures. Deleting pictures from the camera Use the following procedure to delete pictures from the camera. If you want to keep any of the pictures you are about to delete, be sure to transfer them to the computer before deleting them from the camera. See Transferring pictures from the camera to the computer on page 69. To delete pictures from the camera: 1 View the pictures in the camera as described on page 65. Using the PDC-2000 with your Macintosh 71 2 Select one or more pictures to be deleted. (See Selecting thumbnails on page 66. ) 3 Use one of these methods to display a confirmation dialog box: · Click the Delete button. · Hold down the z (Command) key and press the D key. 4 To delete the selected pictures from the camera, click OK in the confirmation dialog box. Note: If you are not deleting all the pictures from the camera, those remaining will be renumbered. For example, you may decide to delete all pictures except 4 and 23. [. . . ] and Canada IMPORTANT: By opening the sealed disk package accompanying this manual, you indicated your acceptance of the following Polaroid License Agreement. Polaroid License Agreement (SINGLE-USER PRODUCTS) This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Polaroid Corporation. By opening the sealed disk package, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, promptly return the unopened disk package and the accompanying items (including written materials and binders or other containers) to the place you obtained them for a full refund. POLAROID SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE. Polaroid grants to you the right to use one copy of the enclosed Polaroid software program (the "SOFTWARE") on a single terminal connected to a single computer (i. e. , with a single CPU). [. . . ]