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. 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. 3 Set the camera for the current lighting conditions (daylight, incandescent or fluorescent). [. . . ] (You choose the method of transfer through the Expert Preferences button in the Set Preferences window. See Changing the preferences on page 77. ) If you are using PDC-2000 Direct, you can only transfer the pictures directly to your computer's hard disk. When you transfer the pictures from the camera to an image processing application, you save each one by using the Save As command in the application. Most image-processing applications allow you to choose a file format for the pictures you are saving. (A file format is a way of organizing the image data so the computer can display and work with it. ) See instructions with your image-processing application for a description of formats available to you. If you prefer to save the pictures directly to your computer's hard disk or if you are using PDC-2000 Direct, your pictures are saved as TIFF files in the folder of your choice. Transferring pictures to an application Use the following steps to transfer one or more pictures to the computer through your image-processing application. (These instructions do not apply to PDC-2000 Direct because it only saves pictures directly to disk. ) Note: If necessary, disable 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. ) Using the PDC-2000 with your Macintosh 69 Tip: If the Transfer button displays a diskette, the Expert Preferences are set to transfer directly to disk and must be changed before starting. (See Selecting thumbnails on page 66. ) 3 Click the Transfer button or hold down the z (Command) key and press the T key. Note: When you transfer several pictures, your imageprocessing application may display them on top of one another. To view the different image windows, drag each one slightly to tile them. In the image-processing application, click on a picture to make its window active. 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. (See Selecting thumbnails on page 66. ) 3 Click the Transfer button or hold down the z (Command) key and press the T key. (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. 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. [. . . ] BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. U. S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52. 227-7013. Contractor/Manufacturer is Polaroid Corporation, 549 Technology Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Software license agreements 125 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U. S. A. [. . . ]