CSA-00301S - Digital video camera POLAROID - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CSA-00301S POLAROID

FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. 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 interference to radio or television equipment 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. -Move the equipment away from the receiver. -Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment.

• Environment: Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life. Bring it to an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment. Welcome: Thanks for purchasing this product. Much time and effort has gone into this product’s development, and our hope is it will give you many years of trouble-free service. Safety Notice:

1. Do not disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be

2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using.

3. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct

sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera.

4. Use the camera with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera

5. For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm

6. Do not use batteries of different types. Doing so may lead to the

potential for serious damage.

7. Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use, as a

deteriorated battery may affect the functionality of the camera.

8. Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking or distortion.

9. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

10. Keep the camera out of the reach of small children.

Parts of the video camera - 1

1 Microphone 2 Power Button ( 6 Down Button (Zoom out) 7 OK Button

3 LCD Panel 4 Record Button (

5 Up Button (Zoom in) 8 Mode/ Button 9 USB Port 10 TV-out Connector

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Parts of the video camera - 2

12 Strap Holder 13 Speaker 14 Battery / Memory Card Slot 15 Lens 16 Flash Strobe 17 Tripod Port

Please use two AA batteries.

1. Loosen the screws and

remove the battery/card compartment cover as indicated.

2. Load the batteries into the

battery compartment with + and - ends correctly installed.

3. Re-install the cover.

Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional)

1. Loosen the screws and remove

the battery/card compartment cover.

2. Insert the card as indicated in the

illustration until it reaches the end of the slot.

3. When using a SD card, the built-in

memory will become inaccessible.

4. To remove the SD card, gently

push the card until it pops up.

5. Re-install the cover.

Turning on/off the video camera

Turning on the video camera: Open the LCD panel; or press and hold down the Power button ( ) for 3 seconds. Turning off the video camera: Close the LCD panel; or press and hold down the Power button ( ) for 3 seconds. Battery life indicator Icon Description Full battery life Moderate battery life Low battery life Empty battery life

Reading LCD indicators - 1

Digital video camera mode: Play Mode icon

Number of recordings Zoom ratio SD card inserted Video REC mode: Play Mode icon Recording time

Zoom ratio SD card inserted Battery life

Battery life Flash mode Recording icon

Reading LCD indicators - 2 Playback thumbnail mode: Mode icon File type Current/total recordings Highlight box Button tip Playback Battery life Playback full mode: Mode icon

Button tip Play Exit Battery life

Recording a video clip

1. Press the Record button (

) to start recording.

2. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen.

3. Press the Record button (

) again to stop recording. NOT to a

Taking a still picture Con real dire

1. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen.

2. Press the Shutter button (

) on the top of the camera to take a still picture. Playing back your recordings

1. Press the Mode button.

2. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select Playback mode.

3. Press the OK button to enter.

4. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to shift between files.

5. Press the OK button to review/play the file.

1. You must be in the Playback mode.

2. To delete a file, press the Shutter button (

) and a prompt window will show up. Select ( ) to confirm the deletion or select ) to cancel. Need help with your digital video camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com.

Connecting the video camera to a TV NOTE : TV systems differ for different countries. You may need to adjust the TV-out setting to display normally. (Taiwan: NTSC; America: NTSC; Europe: PAL; China: PAL) Connect your video camera and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips and still pictures directly on your TV, sharing them with your friends and family. AV Mode TV-Out Video Audio

1. Turn on your TV and switch to an appropriate AV input mode.

2. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to the TV.

3. Turn on the video camera.

4. Connect the other end of the AV cable to your video camera.

will Connecting the video camera to your PC

1. Turn on the video camera.

2. Connect the video camera to your computer via the USB cable, and

the video camera will become a removable disk in your computer.

3. You can copy files from the video camera to your computer, and

The menu items in Setting mode provide several options to fine-tune your video camera functions. Pow the To enter a mode:

1. Turn on the video camera.

2. Press the Mode button.

3. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select the desired item.

4. Press the OK button to enter.

Basic operations in the menu: How to... Move the highlight bar Confirm an item Exit menu / Go back to upper menu

Action Use the Zoom buttons ( or down. Press the OK button. Press the Mode/ ) to move up

Menu items in Setting mode Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter Setting mode → Press the OK button. Item Option Description Flash automatically fires when needed. Flash Flash is disabled. Selftimer is on. The video camera will have a ten second delay before recording when the Shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Selftimer is off. Flicker Set flicker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz. For more information, please refer to the “Flicker Settings” table below. TV-out This option is suitable for America, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea areas. This option is suitable for Germany, England, Italy, Netherlands, China, Japan, and Hong Kong. Flicker Settings Table: Area England Germany France Italy Spain Setting 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Area Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Korea Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz Russia

Note: The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings. “Polaroid”, “Polaroid and Pixel”, and “Polaroid Pixie” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation. Need help with your digital video camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com.