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Display button 9. Up button 14. Left button 15. Zoom in button 16. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 2 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Mode dial 2. Microphone 6. Speaker 1. LCD screen 6. Flash 4. Flash / Erase button 7. Down button 10. Shutter button 3. Focus lamp / Self-timer LED 5. Menu button 5. Right button 12. Flash / Battery charge LED 3. OK button 13. Power button 2. Product Overview 1. Zoom lens 7. Viewfinder 8. Auto-Focus LED 4. Function button 11. Self-timer / Continuous button 8.
Display button 9. Up button 14. Left button 15. Zoom in button 16. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 2 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Mode dial 2. Microphone 6. Speaker 1. LCD screen 6. Flash 4. Flash / Erase button 7. Down button 10. Shutter button 3. Focus lamp / Self-timer LED 5. Menu button 5. Right button 12. Flash / Battery charge LED 3. OK button 13. Power button 2. Product Overview 1. Zoom lens 7. Viewfinder 8. Auto-Focus LED 4. Function button 11. Self-timer / Continuous button 8.
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TV OUT socket 3. 1. Tripod mount 1. USB port CARD READER Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 3 www.polaroid-digital.com DC IN jack 4. Battery / SD card door 2. Neck strap holder 1. USB port 2. SD card slot 3. Status LED 2.
TV OUT socket 3. 1. Tripod mount 1. USB port CARD READER Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 3 www.polaroid-digital.com DC IN jack 4. Battery / SD card door 2. Neck strap holder 1. USB port 2. SD card slot 3. Status LED 2.
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... Period 45 • Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off 46 • Selecting Focus Mode 47 • Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures 48 4 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www...
... Period 45 • Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off 46 • Selecting Focus Mode 47 • Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures 48 4 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www...
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... the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable 75 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable 76 9 Troubleshooting Problems 77 • Troubleshooting 77 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 5 www...
... the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable 75 • Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable 76 9 Troubleshooting Problems 77 • Troubleshooting 77 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 5 www...
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10 Getting Help 81 • Polaroid-digital Online Services 81 • Card Reader Help 81 • ArcSoft Software Help 81 11 Appendix 82 • Technical Specifications 82 • Capacity of SD Card 84 • Uninstalling Polaroid x530 Camera Driver (PC Only 85 • Uninstalling Card Reader Driver (PC Only 86 • Camera Default Settings 87 • Using Your Battery 88 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 88 • Regulatory Information 89 6 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
10 Getting Help 81 • Polaroid-digital Online Services 81 • Card Reader Help 81 • ArcSoft Software Help 81 11 Appendix 82 • Technical Specifications 82 • Capacity of SD Card 84 • Uninstalling Polaroid x530 Camera Driver (PC Only 85 • Uninstalling Card Reader Driver (PC Only 86 • Camera Default Settings 87 • Using Your Battery 88 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance 88 • Regulatory Information 89 6 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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...• Glass lens system for exposure from 0.4 inches to suit light conditions Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 7 www.polaroid-digital.com Working with the Foveon X3 Fill Light scenerecognition technology, the x530 is the perfect camera for the photographer looking for printing or emailing • ...• Rechargeable battery and card reader • Adjustments of pre-set controls. 1 Getting Started Designed as the flagship of the Polaroid products, the x530 digital camera has a Foveon X3 direct image sensor, 2.0 inch colour LCD for reviewing images, and a host of resolution for...
...• Glass lens system for exposure from 0.4 inches to suit light conditions Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 7 www.polaroid-digital.com Working with the Foveon X3 Fill Light scenerecognition technology, the x530 is the perfect camera for the photographer looking for printing or emailing • ...• Rechargeable battery and card reader • Adjustments of pre-set controls. 1 Getting Started Designed as the flagship of the Polaroid products, the x530 digital camera has a Foveon X3 direct image sensor, 2.0 inch colour LCD for reviewing images, and a host of resolution for...
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... lock. 4. To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and the battery will eject out of the battery slot. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 9 www...
... lock. 4. To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and the battery will eject out of the battery slot. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 9 www...
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... as shown to the DC IN jack of the battery. 2. And it ever become necessary to a computer. • AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid x530 camera may vary for more information on the LCD screen, indicating battery charging in place. Connect the adaptor as is the case with all rechargeable...to power the camera and charge the battery from the camera. It will appear on replacement or order a backup battery. 10 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Only use the battery for the first time, and about 3 hours for up to AC adaptor powered operation when...
... as shown to the DC IN jack of the battery. 2. And it ever become necessary to a computer. • AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid x530 camera may vary for more information on the LCD screen, indicating battery charging in place. Connect the adaptor as is the case with all rechargeable...to power the camera and charge the battery from the camera. It will appear on replacement or order a backup battery. 10 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Only use the battery for the first time, and about 3 hours for up to AC adaptor powered operation when...
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... using seems to behave abnormally, you back up important data on ). 3. If a memory card starts to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 11 www.polaroid-digital.com However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whether using a commercially available SD card. The...
... using seems to behave abnormally, you back up important data on ). 3. If a memory card starts to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 11 www.polaroid-digital.com However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whether using a commercially available SD card. The...
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...SD card door by other cameras may conflict with the x530 camera, and valuable data in you existing SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted correctly as illustrated. 2. The manufacturer is not liable for the x530 camera. Inserting the SD Card 1. Insert the SD ...card, ensuring the card is inserted in the x530 camera. Notched corner of SD card 12 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. • SD memory cards have...
...SD card door by other cameras may conflict with the x530 camera, and valuable data in you existing SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted correctly as illustrated. 2. The manufacturer is not liable for the x530 camera. Inserting the SD Card 1. Insert the SD ...card, ensuring the card is inserted in the x530 camera. Notched corner of SD card 12 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. • SD memory cards have...
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Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid-digital.com The SD card will create the risk of the SD card slot. IMPORTANT! • Never insert any foreign objects ever get into the ...
Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid-digital.com The SD card will create the risk of the SD card slot. IMPORTANT! • Never insert any foreign objects ever get into the ...
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Press the button to access the SETUP menu. 3. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on it . 14 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press the right button. 5. Formatting a SD Card Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on a memory card before you format it , including...
Press the button to access the SETUP menu. 3. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on it . 14 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press the right button. 5. Formatting a SD Card Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on a memory card before you format it , including...
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... screen before shooting. Batter power is low. Please recharge the battery immediately. Battery has adequate power. Battery charging is fully powered off. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid-digital.com The Auto-Focus LED blinks during powering off and will retract. All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and...
... screen before shooting. Batter power is low. Please recharge the battery immediately. Battery has adequate power. Battery charging is fully powered off. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid-digital.com The Auto-Focus LED blinks during powering off and will retract. All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and...
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... x 1536 1408 x 1056 640 x 480 X3F Auto Focus Frame Shake Warning Battery Power Level Charging the battery Full Adequate Low Exhausted 16 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Still Image Mode Scene Shooting Mode Automatic Sport Night Scene Landscape Portrait Macro Capture Mode Still Image Continuous Video Flash Mode...
... x 1536 1408 x 1056 640 x 480 X3F Auto Focus Frame Shake Warning Battery Power Level Charging the battery Full Adequate Low Exhausted 16 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Still Image Mode Scene Shooting Mode Automatic Sport Night Scene Landscape Portrait Macro Capture Mode Still Image Continuous Video Flash Mode...
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Video Mode Recording Indicator Video Mode Exposure Compensation Value White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Playback Mode File Type Picture Video Clip Locked File Elapsed Time Video Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 PIMG0004.JPG File Number 2004/09/05 13:05:12 4/4 Date and Time File number/total number of files in the current memory 18 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
Video Mode Recording Indicator Video Mode Exposure Compensation Value White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Playback Mode File Type Picture Video Clip Locked File Elapsed Time Video Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 PIMG0004.JPG File Number 2004/09/05 13:05:12 4/4 Date and Time File number/total number of files in the current memory 18 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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... button to the one you prefer. • Camera Modes The camera has eight modes for recording and playing pictures and video clips. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid-digital.com Use the four-way navigation buttons to scroll up and down, and use the left and right buttons to scroll...
... button to the one you prefer. • Camera Modes The camera has eight modes for recording and playing pictures and video clips. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid-digital.com Use the four-way navigation buttons to scroll up and down, and use the left and right buttons to scroll...
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Press the up or down button to customize your camera settings. • Setup Menu The setup menu can be accessed in all eight working modes to select the SETUP option. button to access the main 2. Press the menu. Here we take the mode for an example. 1. MENU RESOLUTION COMPRESSION DIGITAL ZOOM AF-ASSIST BEAM QUICK REVIEW 1/2 MENU FOCUS MODE SETUP 20 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
Press the up or down button to customize your camera settings. • Setup Menu The setup menu can be accessed in all eight working modes to select the SETUP option. button to access the main 2. Press the menu. Here we take the mode for an example. 1. MENU RESOLUTION COMPRESSION DIGITAL ZOOM AF-ASSIST BEAM QUICK REVIEW 1/2 MENU FOCUS MODE SETUP 20 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com
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SETUP DATE/TIME AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND VOLUME VIDEO SYSTEM 1/3 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 24 page 65 SETUP LANGUAGE DATE STAMP LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT CARD SEQUENCE No. page 25 page 25 page 26 page 14 page 27 SETUP DEFAULT SETTING OPENING page 26 page 28 3/3 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid-digital.com Press the right button to enter the next submenu for that particular option. Use the up and down buttons to select a setup option and then press the right button to access the SETUP submenu. 4. 3.
SETUP DATE/TIME AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND VOLUME VIDEO SYSTEM 1/3 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 24 page 65 SETUP LANGUAGE DATE STAMP LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT CARD SEQUENCE No. page 25 page 25 page 26 page 14 page 27 SETUP DEFAULT SETTING OPENING page 26 page 28 3/3 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid-digital.com Press the right button to enter the next submenu for that particular option. Use the up and down buttons to select a setup option and then press the right button to access the SETUP submenu. 4. 3.
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... the current date and time when it is low. 1. DATE TIME YY MM DD 2004 / 09 / 06 hh mm 20 : 36 22 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press the button after your purchase, or whenever the integrated backup battery's power is initially powered on page 20 to access...
... the current date and time when it is low. 1. DATE TIME YY MM DD 2004 / 09 / 06 hh mm 20 : 36 22 Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com Press the button after your purchase, or whenever the integrated backup battery's power is initially powered on page 20 to access...
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NOTE: Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of inactivity. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid-digital.com Press the button to access the SETUP menu. 2. Follow the guidelines in "Setup Menu" on page 20 to confirm your choice and exit ...
NOTE: Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of inactivity. Polaroid x530 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid-digital.com Press the button to access the SETUP menu. 2. Follow the guidelines in "Setup Menu" on page 20 to confirm your choice and exit ...