Polaroid Digital Camera PDC 310 User Manual

PDC 310  
Digital Camera  
User Guide  
 
Product Overview  
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2. Shutter button  
3. Lens  
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5. Camera stand  
6. USB cable port  
7. Viewfinder  
8. Microphone  
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2. Mode button  
3. Shutter lock  
4. Battery door  
5. LCD screen  
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Table of Contents  
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Getting Started ...................................................................... 6  
• What Can I do with My Camera? ........................................... 6  
• What Can I do with My Digital Pictures? ................................ 6  
• What Can I do with My Audio Clips?...................................... 7  
• Camera Package Contents .................................................... 7  
• Installing the Batteries.......................................................... 8  
• Turning the Camera On & Off................................................ 8  
• Low battery......................................................................... 9  
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery....................................... 9  
• Assemble the Camera Holder ................................................ 9  
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Camera Setting ...................................................................... 10  
• Checking the Camera Status................................................. 10  
Taking and Managing the Pictures ............................................ 11  
• Taking a Picture ................................................................... 12  
• Taking Continuous Picture .................................................... 13  
• Self-timer............................................................................ 13  
• Setting the Picture Quality.................................................... 14  
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Recording Audio Clips............................................................. 15  
• Recording Audio Clips .......................................................... 15  
• Audio Playback.................................................................... 15  
• Deleting the Last Picture/ Audio Clip/ Continuous pictures....... 15  
• Deleting All Pictures and Audio Clips from the Camera ............ 16  
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Installing the Software onto a Computer................................... 17  
• Install the software .............................................................. 17  
• Software included with your camera...................................... 18  
• Computer System Requirements............................................ 21  
Transferring Pictures & Audio Clips to Your Computer................ 22  
• Before you Transfer Pictures ................................................. 22  
• Connecting to your Computer ............................................... 22  
• Transferring Pictures to PC ................................................... 23  
• Transferring Audio and Continuous Pictures to PC ................... 24  
• Transferring Pictures, Audio and Continuous Pictures to Mac ....... 25  
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Using the Camera as a Web Cam.............................................. 26  
• Setting up NetMeeting ......................................................... 26  
• Start NetMeeting ................................................................. 26  
• Setting up CU-SeeMe......................................................... 27  
• Making a call ....................................................................... 27  
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Troubleshooting Problems........................................................ 28  
• Troubleshooting .................................................................. 28  
Getting Help...........................................................................31  
• Polaroid Online Services .......................................................31  
• ArcSoft Software Help .........................................................31  
10 Appendix ............................................................................... 32  
• Technical Specifications ....................................................... 32  
• Using Your Batteries.............................................................33  
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance...........................................34  
• Regulatory Information .........................................................34  
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1 Getting Started  
• What Can I do with my Camera?  
Capture  
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures  
and audio clips on the internal memory.  
Set Up  
Select various camera settings.  
Communicate  
Use the camera as a web camera.  
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?  
View  
View pictures on a computer using the  
ArcSoft® Software supplied  
Save  
Save pictures to the computer memory  
Communicate  
Send the pictures over the Internet to family  
and friends.  
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• What can I do with my Audio Clips ?  
Playback  
Save  
Playback audio clips on a computer using  
the ArcSoft® Software supplied  
Save audio clips to the computer memory  
Communicate  
Send the audio clips over the Internet to  
family and friends.  
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. (See page 16)  
• Camera Package Contents  
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Product Overview  
1. Status LCD  
2. Shutter Button  
3. LED  
4. Flash Strobe  
5. Flash  
6. Timer  
Resolution  
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Front View  
1. View finder  
2. Power LED  
3. Strap Holder  
4. Mode Dial  
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5. Menu Button  
6. Up Button  
Down Button  
8. ENTER  
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9. DISP  
10.1.8”TFT Display  
Back View  
PDC 310  
USB Cable with  
microphone plug  
Quick  
Guide  
PDC 310 CD-ROM includes  
Polaroid PDC 310 Driver,  
Arcsoft® Software® Suite(PC & Mac)  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC),  
Adobe®Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac),  
Cu-SeeMe™ (Mac)  
First Class  
Postage  
Required  
Post  
Office will  
not deliver  
without  
proper  
postage  
User Guide in PDF format.  
Digital Imaging Products  
201 Burlington Road  
Bedford, MA 01730-1434  
Camera Holder  
Neck Strap  
with Clip  
Registration Card  
2 x AAA Alkaline  
Batteries  
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• Installing the batteries  
2 x AAA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product.  
1.Press in and lift the battery door inwards and upwards to open it.  
2.Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/-signs  
correctly.  
3.Push downwards to close the battery door.  
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MODE  
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SHUTTER LOCK  
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IMPORTANT NOTE:  
To avoid lost images when replacing batteries, please make sure your images  
are uploaded to your computer before replacing batteries or make sure the  
PDC 310 is connected to your computer via the USB cable.  
• Turning the Camera On and Off  
The camera will turn on automatically when new batteries are inserted  
or when it is connected to a computer via USB cable. To turn off the  
camera, hold the Mode button for 3 seconds, one beep will be heard and  
the camera is off, or disconnect the USB cable.  
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• Low battery  
If the LCD display begins to blink, these are warnings that there is not  
enough power left in your batteries to fully operate your PDC 310.  
IMPORTANT!  
Any pictures stored in the camera’s memory will be lost if the battery is totally  
drained. You must upload any stored images within 6 hours. Do not replace  
your battery before you have downloaded or saved your images to your  
Computer.  
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery  
Your camera is designed to switch off automatically and save battery  
life after 30 seconds of inactivity. Press Mode button to reactivate the  
camera.  
• Assemble the Camera Holder  
When using PDC 310 as a web-cam, you can use the camera holder  
enclosed to position the camera. Alternatively, the camera holder can  
be used for taking images in Self-timer mode. Assemble the camera with  
the holder as shown below.  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
To use the camera as a web-cam, Internet access is required. To talk and  
listen, a sound card and speakers are required.  
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2 Camera Setting  
• Checking the Camera Status  
When the camera is on, you can press the Mode button to cycle through  
all camera settings. When a camera setting icon is shown on the LCD  
screen, it can be accessed by pressing the Shutter Button. If the Shutter  
Button is not pressed within 5 seconds the camera will revert to the  
normal picture taking mode.  
Delete Last Audio  
Images  
Remaining  
High Resolution  
(Hi-Res) Mode  
Clear Memory  
Mode  
Low Resolution  
(Low-Res) Mode  
Delete Last  
Image Taken  
Delete Last continuous  
image recorded  
Continuous  
Mode  
Audio Recording  
Mode  
Self-Timer  
Mode  
Audio Playback  
Mode  
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3 Taking and Managing the Pictures  
There is a Shutter Lock located at the back of the camera. To avoid taking pictures  
accidentally, it’s best to keep the shutter lock switch in the locked position when  
you are not taking pictures. Before taking pictures , make sure to unlock the  
shutter button by sliding the shutter lock to the right.  
Shutter button  
Shutter Lock  
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• Taking a Picture  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Frame your subject using the camera viewfinder.  
3. Press the shutter button to take a picture. Hold the camera steady. A  
“beep” sound is made when the picture has been taken. The counter  
will count down. The LCD screen displays the remaining number of  
pictures that can be taken.  
NOTE:  
• Indoor pictures : Take pictures in a brightly lit room that has a mixture of  
both sunlight and lamp light. For best results, take a picture near a large  
window.  
• Outdoor pictures : Take pictures in sunlight or in bright shade. Avoid intense  
sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures. Always make sure that the  
sun or other light source is behind the person taking the picture.  
• When the shutter button is pressed, a low beep indicates insufficient light  
to take an image , a series of beeps indicates that the camera’s memory is  
full.  
• Due to the small size of the viewfinder, please ensure the camera is  
perfectly parallel to the subject before you press the shutter button. We  
recommended pictures are taken at a distance of 6 feet or further than 6  
feet from the subject to the camera. If closer than 6 feet, the picture taken  
will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame.  
Do not replace your battery before you have downloaded or saved your  
images to your computer.  
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• Taking Continuous Pictures  
Under the continuous mode  
, you can record continuous motions  
such as cycling, diving in a series of pictures.  
1. Press the Mode Button until the  
is shown on the LCD screen.  
2. Press and hold the Shutter Button to start taking continuous pictures.  
The camera will allow you to take 99 pictures in Low-res mode or  
24 pictures in Hi-res mode. In this mode, the counter will rapidly  
decrease accompanied by a series of rapid beeps as each picture is  
taken until the memory is full or the shutter button is released.  
NOTE:  
Under the Continuous Mode the camera will allow pictures to be taken with  
insufficient light.  
• Self-timer  
Your Camera is designed with a Self-timer function which will allow you  
to take pictures with a 9 seconds timer built in.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Press the Mode Button until  
is shown on the LCD screen.  
3. Press the Shutter Button to start a 9 seconds Self-timer. A short  
beep will sound every second and then a long beep will sound just  
prior to a further short beep which indicates that the image has been  
successfully taken.  
NOTE:  
The Self-timer Mode cannot be selected when the camera’s memory is full.  
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• Setting the Picture Quality  
For best image quality use the high resolution setting.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Press the Mode Button to Cycle through the Mode options until the  
resolution icon is displayed on the LCD screen.  
3. Press the Shutter Button once to change to the alternative resolution.  
For Example:  
Changing from Hi-Res  
Mode to Low-Res Mode:  
Press the Shutter Button to Confirm  
(Available Images)  
Changing from Low-Res  
Mode to Hi-Res Mode:  
Press the Shutter Button to Confirm  
(Available Images)  
NOTE:  
The Shutter Button can be used to switch between Hi-Res and Low-Res  
settings.  
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4 Recording Audio Clips  
• Recording Audio Clip  
1. Press the Mode Button until the  
is shown on the LCD screen.  
2. Press and hold the Shutter Button to start recording. A beep will  
sound which indicates recording has begun. Release the Shutter  
Button to stop recording. You can record approximately 12 minutes  
of Audio Clips.  
NOTE:  
only displayed on the LCD when the camera contains audio clips.  
will display on LCD only when audio clip is the last one stored in memory.  
• Audio Playback  
1. Press the Mode Button until the  
is shown on the LCD screen.  
2. Press the Shutter Button once, the last audio clip will begin to  
playback.  
3. Press the Shutter Button again, it will allow you to playback the  
previous audio clip.  
• Deleting the Last Picture/ Audio Clip/ Continuous pictures  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Press the Mode Button until  
is shown on the LCD screen.  
3. Press the Shutter Button once , the camera will beep and the  
icon start flashing.  
4. Press the Shutter Button again within 5 seconds will delete the last  
pictures / audio clip / continuous pictures stored in the camera.  
NOTE:  
• If only the last picture is deleted, the image counter will increase by one  
• If the last continuous pictures are deleted, the image counter will increase  
by the same number as the continuous pictures.  
• If the last audio clip is deleted, the image counter will increase according to  
the audio clip size.  
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• Deleting All Pictures and Audio Clips from the Camera  
1. Turn on the camera.  
2. Press the Mode Button until  
is shown on the LCD screen.  
3. Press the Shutter Button once , the camera will beep and the  
icon start flashing.  
4. Press the Shutter Button again within 5 seconds will delete all the  
pictures and audio clips stored in the camera and reset the image  
counter.  
NOTE:  
The deleted picture(s) and audio clip(s) cannot be recovered, please make  
sure you upload the picture(s) and audio clip(s) you want to a computer  
before deletion.  
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5 Installing the Software onto a Computer  
• Install the software  
For Windows® Users:  
PC  
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.  
NOTE:  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ already bundle with Windows® 2000 and XP OS.  
Users using Windows® 2000 or XP do not need to install this software from  
the CD-Rom.  
1. Before you begin, close all other software  
applications open on your computer.  
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer  
CD-ROM Drive.  
Open & Close  
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.  
NOTE:  
When prompted to do so, register your name and the other details requested  
for further on line support. You must be connected to your internet service  
provider to register on line electronically.  
NOTE:  
If the setup screen doesn’t 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.  
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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.  
• Software included with your camera  
The PDC 310 software CD contains the following software;  
PDC 310 Driver and Polaroid Digital Camera Manager  
Connect the camera to a computer and use Polaroid Digital Camera  
Manager to upload the pictures or continuous pictures to the  
computer.  
PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software  
PhotoStudio® 4.0 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image-editing  
program that provides a complete set of photo editing and retouching  
tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements. Its  
powerful features include a wide variety of input and output options,  
layers, multiple undo and redo functions, image management tools,  
editable text, multiple file format support and a lot more.  
For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 4.0, go to “Help” to access  
the Help Topics.  
support.  
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ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 Picture Editing Software  
ArcSoft Funhouse™ is an image entertainment application that enables  
users to create “photo fantasies” by combining their personal photos  
with a wide variety of fantasy backgrounds. Users can get their own  
images from digital cameras, scanners, disk drives and Photo CDs, and  
seamlessly combine them with just a few clicks of the mouse. The  
fantasy backgrounds include fictional characters, classic works of art,  
Olympic heroes, 50’s funnies, bathing beauties, muscle men and a lot  
more.  
For further help on how to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0, go to “Help” to  
access the Help Topics.  
support.  
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software  
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® is an easy-to-use printing utility that enables the  
user to layout and print multiple images in different sizes quickly and  
easily on a single sheet of paper. The program offers a large selection  
of printing templates, including Kodak Digital Science Inkjet Photo Paper  
Templates and Avery-brand paper products. It also includes commonly  
used image-editing tools and a wide selection of templates for frames,  
edges and backgrounds for enhancing images.  
For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000, click the  
“?” on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics.  
support.  
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ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software  
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ is an easy-to-use video and image 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.  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ Web Cam software  
NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the  
Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features let you communicate  
with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based  
application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer  
files, use the text-based chat program, and much more. Using your  
PC and the Internet, you can now hold face-to-face conversations with  
friends and family around the world.  
CU-SeeMe™ Web Cam software  
Cu-SeeMe™ started the craze for videochat on the Internet and it’s  
still the most popular, full-featured software for seeing, hearing and  
sharing. It can be used over the Internet or any TCP/IP network. With  
Cu-SeeMe™, you can make new friends, expand your professional and  
social networks, find people with similar interests, watch informative  
and entertaining cybercast events, and much more.  
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 transfer and editing, we recommend the following  
minimum requirements;  
For Windows® Users  
PC  
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
• Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor  
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
• USB Port  
• 200MB free disk space  
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Standard mouse and keyboard  
• Stereo speakers  
MAC  
For Macintosh® Users  
• PowerPC® Processor  
• Mac™ OS Version 8.6 ~ 9.2  
• USB Port  
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
• 150MB Free disk space  
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Standard mouse and keyboard  
• Stereo speakers  
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6 Transferring Pictures & Audio Clips to Your Computer  
• Before you transfer pictures  
IMPORTANT!  
Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the software  
from the CD.  
• Connecting to your computer  
Connecting with the USB / MIC Cable.  
MIC  
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USB Series “B” Plug  
connects to your PDC 310  
1. Plug the labelled end  
on your computer.  
of the USB cable into the socket marked  
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera. The  
camera will be powered on automatically.  
3. Plug one end of the MIC cable into the MIC Jack on your computer.  
This is normally located on your computer sound card. If the port is  
not labelled, see your computer user’s guide.  
4. Plug the other end of the MIC cable into the port on your camera.  
IMPORTANT!  
The first time the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable, the  
computer will detect the new hardware automatically.  
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• Transferring Pictures to PC  
For XP users only:  
when the camera is connected to a  
computer via the USB Cable, the computer  
will scan the camera automatically, you  
can transfer the pictures following the on-  
screen prompts.  
NOTE:  
Windows® 98, 2000 will not scan the  
camera automatically.  
Also you can transfer the pictures in  
PhotoStudio 4.0 software.  
1. Start PhotoStudio® 4.0.  
Go to start->Programs->  
ArcSoft Software Suite->  
PhotoStudio® 4.0  
2. Go to “File” -> “Select  
Source” ->select “Polaroid  
PDC 310” as source.  
3. Click the button on the right  
upper corner of the Album.  
The Album Palette will pop  
out. (As shown on the right  
hand side picture)  
4. Click on the small downward  
triangle to select / create an  
album to hold your pictures.  
5. Click the camera icon and  
then the capture interface will  
show up.  
6. Highlight the wanted image(s)  
and click “Capture”. The  
image(s) will be saved to C:\  
program files\Arcsoft Software  
Suite\PhotoStudio\Photos.  
NOTE:  
When you exit PhotoStudio® 4.0,  
it may ask if you want to save the  
modified album, click yes to save.  
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• Transferring Audio and Continuous Pictures to PC  
NOTE:  
This application should be used with the resolution 800 X 600 or above.  
1.Connect the camera to the computer.  
2.Double click the “Polaroid PDC 310 Camera” icon on the desktop  
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3.Click Download button  
to capture all audio and continuous  
pictures stored in your PDC 310.  
4.All uploaded audio and continuous pictures will be shown on the left  
panel.  
5.To transfer continuous pictures:  
Hold down the CTRL key and with the mouse click to select all the  
continuous pictures and click the Create AVI button  
6.To transfer audio:  
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You can select the audio(s) and click the Transfer File(s) button  
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7.The audio or continuous pictures will appear on the right panel and it  
will be saved to the album.  
NOTE:  
The “Album” automatically created on your desktop.  
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Transferring Pictures, Audio and  
Continuous Pictures to Mac  
1. Connect the USB cable from the  
camera to the computer.  
2. A window will pop up and ask you to  
name the pictures (images). File name  
format is default as <Date> <Time>  
<No. of image>.  
3. Click “Save”  
4. Your Mac will ask you if you want to  
empty your PDC 310.  
• If you click “Yes”, images stored in  
your PDC 310 will be deleted.  
• If you click “No”, images stored in  
your PDC 310 will be retained.  
5. Individual pictures and Audio clips will  
be uploaded to your “Polaroid PDC  
310 Digital Camera” folder.  
NOTE:  
The default name format is <Date>  
<Time> <No. of image>.  
You can  
change the name by going to “Control  
Panel” and double click “Polaroid PDC  
310 Digital Camera” icon.  
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7 Using the Camera as a Web Cam  
For Windows® Users:  
PC  
• Setting up NetMeeting  
1. Connect your PDC 310 to the USB cable and MIC cable on one end.  
2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port and connect the MIC cable to a  
MIC Jack on your PC on the other end.  
3. Put your PDC 310 on top of a flat surface.  
NOTE:  
The microphone is integrated inside the camera.  
• Start NetMeeting  
NOTE:  
For Windows® XP/2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , Go to  
Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow the on-screen set  
up instruction to set up NetMeeting.  
1. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the  
“NetMeeting” icon from the Windows Start Menu.  
2.If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select  
the “Help” under the manual bar and choose the topic you need. Or  
windows/netmeeting.  
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MAC  
For Macintosh® Users  
Setting up CU-SeeMe™  
Warning! Using CU-SeeMe™ will erase all images stored in your PDC 310.  
Make sure you upload all wanted images before using CU-SeeMe™.  
1. Connect your PDC 310 to the USB cable on the stand.  
2. Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your Mac on the  
other end.  
3. Put your PDC 310 on top of your Mac monitor or another flat  
surface.  
4. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external  
microphone connector.  
Making a call  
5. Double click the “CU-SeeMe™” icon from the Cu-SeeMe™ folder.  
6. Go to “Edit” and then “Preference”. Edit your settings, e.g. video  
title, connection settings, etc.  
7. Go to “Conference” and click “Connect”. Type in the Hostname and  
IP address for the person you want to call and press “Connect”.  
8. To find your own IP address, go to “Control Panel” and then “File  
Sharing”. You will be able to see your IP address under the “Start/  
Stop” partition.  
9. For further help on how to use CU-SeeMe™, you can visit the  
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8 Troubleshooting Problems  
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems  
continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your  
registration card for help line contact details.  
PC  
For Windows® Users  
Symptom  
I receive an error  
Problem  
Polaroid PDC 310  
Solution  
Shut down all other applications  
message when I am  
installing the Polaroid  
PDC 310 Camera.  
Camera does not load.  
and attempt to re-install the driver,  
or download the updated driver  
install the updated driver.  
Check the USB controller in your  
BIOS if they are activated. If these  
does not work contact your national  
Customer Support representative.  
Polaroid PDC 310  
Camera folder is not  
found in the Programs  
menu after I have  
TheinstallerforthePolaroid  
PDC310Camerarequires  
thePDC310beconnectedto  
thePC(viatheUSB)afterthe  
softwarehasbeeninstalled&  
thePCrestarted.  
Install the software, restart your PC,  
and finally, connect the PDC 310 to  
the PC via the USB port, then the  
software folder will appear in the  
Program menu.  
installed the driver.  
You have lost power to your PDC 310 by either:  
All the images I have  
taken do not appear on  
the PDC 310.  
Upload all images to your PC as soon  
Insufficient battery  
power  
as possible. (please refer to Battery  
Guidance section in User’s Manual.)  
If you need to change batteries, and  
retain the images in your PDC 310’s  
memory, ensure you are connected to  
a PC which is turned on via the USB  
cable, which will then draw power  
from the PC whilst you insert new  
batteries.  
Removing the battery  
without being connected  
to your PC (turned on)  
via the USB cable.  
Connection failure  
Check all cables connections are  
secured.  
I cannot upload images  
to the PC  
LCD display is flashing. Battery power is too low  
Upload saved images immediately,  
to continue taking images. then replace battery.  
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Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
If you have any other camera installed  
on your computer, remove the camera  
and it’s driver completely from your  
system to avoid conflict with another  
camera or capture device.  
I cannot run the Polaroid Conflict with another  
PDC 310 Camera.  
camera driver capture  
device.  
Make sure no object cover the  
lens.  
Black corner appears on Lost corner of images.  
the images taken.  
I
hear  
a
low “beep” Insufficient light.  
Take your images in sufficient light  
condition.  
when trying to take an  
image.  
No CD in CD-ROM drive.  
I
cannot access any  
Put Polaroid CD into CD ROM  
drive.  
Funhouse’s templates.  
Go to the computer desktop. Right  
My  
CD  
Installation The auto installation file  
click on “My Computer”.  
“Properties”. Select  
Click  
“Device  
wizard does not work.  
is switched to off.  
or  
Manager”. Double click on “CD-  
ROM”, double click on “CD-R”  
(normally the manufacturer’s name).  
Click on “Settings”. 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  
disconnected.  
CD  
ROM  
is  
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MAC  
For Macintosh® Users  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
I receive an error message Polaroid PDC 310 Digital Shut down all other applications  
when I am installing the Camera does not load.  
Polaroid PDC 310 Digital  
and attempt to re-install the driver,  
or download the updated driver  
Camera.  
from  
and install the updated driver.  
“Polaroid PDC 310 Digital The installer for the Install the software, restart your  
Camera” plug-in file and Polaroid PDC 310 Digital Mac, and finally, connect the PDC  
Polaroid PDC 310 Digital Camera requires the PDC 310 to the Mac via the USB port,  
Camera” folder is not 310 be connected to the then the plug-in file and folder will  
found in the Programs Mac (via the USB) after the appear in the Hard disk.  
menu  
after  
I
have software has been installed  
& the Mac restarted.  
installed the driver.  
All the images  
I
have You have lost power to your PDC 310 by either:  
taken do not appear on  
Insufficient battery power Upload all images to your Mac as  
soon as possible. (please refer  
to Battery Guidance section in  
User’s Manual.)  
the PDC 310.  
Removing the battery If you need to change batteries, and  
without being connected retain the images in your PDC 310’s  
to your Mac (turned on) memory, ensure you are connected  
via the USB cable.  
to a Mac which is turned on via the  
USB cable, which will then draw  
power from the Mac whilst you  
insert new batteries.  
Connection failure  
I cannot upload images to  
the Mac  
Check all cables connections are  
secured.  
Upload saved images immediately,  
then replace battery.  
Battery power is too low to  
continue taking images.  
LCD display is flashing.  
Conflict  
with  
another  
I cannot run the Polaroid  
If you have any other camera  
installed on your computer,  
remove the camera and it’s driver  
completely from your system  
to avoid conflict with another  
camera or capture device.  
camera driver capture  
device.  
PDC 310 Digital Camera.  
Take your images in sufficient  
light condition.  
I hear a low “beep” when  
trying to take an image.  
Insufficient light.  
Check your lens cover is open.  
No CD in CD-ROM drive.  
Put Polaroid CD into the CD-ROM  
drive.  
IcannotaccessanyArcsoft  
Funhouse’s templates.  
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9 Getting Help  
• Polaroid Online Services  
• ArcSoft Software Help  
For North America  
For South & Central America  
ArcSoft HQ Support Centre  
(Fremont California, CA)  
Tel: 1-800-762-8657  
(toll free number)  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
Tel: 1-510-979+5520  
Fax: 1-510-440-1270  
For China  
For Japan  
ArcSoft China Support Centre (Beijing)  
Tel: 8610-6849-1368  
Fax: 8610-6849-1367  
ArcSoft Japan Support Centre (Tokyo)  
Tel: +81-03-3834-5256  
Fax: +81-03-5816-4730  
arcsoft  
E-mail: [email protected] and  
For Oceania  
For Europe/Middle East/  
Africa & Rest of the World  
ArcSoft Europe Support Centre  
(Ireland)  
Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087  
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001  
ArcSoft Australian Support Centre  
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales)  
Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888  
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728  
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10 Appendix  
• Technical Specifications  
• Memory: built-in SDRAM, 64 Mbit equivalent to 8MB  
• Image Performance for Video on Web-cam: QCIF - 24 fps (approx.)  
• Still Image:  
• High Resolution (VGA) - 640 x 480 pixel  
Low Resolution (QVGA) - 320 x 240 pixel  
• Storable Images: High Resolution - 24 images  
Low Resolution - 99 images  
• Video Clip: unlimited when connected to the computer via video  
capture software  
• Audio recording: if no image captured, around 12 minutes of audio  
clip can be recorded.  
• File Format:  
• For Windows® Users (Still Image - BMP format, Video Image - AVI  
format)  
• For Macintosh® Users (Still Image - PICT format, Video Image - QuickTime format)  
• Interface: USB  
• External Connector: USB  
• Auto Power Off: after 30 seconds inactivity  
• Power Supply: USB Port, 2 x AAA Batteries (included)  
• Operating System:  
For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP.  
• For Macintosh® Users: Mac® OS Version 8.6 ~ 9.2  
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• Using your batteries  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
A fresh alkaline battery provides an output voltage of 1.5V whereas a  
rechargeable battery available in retail stores generally has a lower output  
1.2V. In order to maximize the performance of your PDC 310 camera, we  
recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries.  
WARNINGS!  
• 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 with the correct polarity.  
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.  
• Do not short the supply terminals.  
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-  
cadmium) batteries.  
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.  
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.  
• Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
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;  
• 41 - 104º Fahrenheit; 5 - 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:  
• Reorient 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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UK 1002  
Part No.: OM837449 R1  
Printed in China  
 

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