Polaroid Digital Camera PDC 301 User Manual

PDC 301  
Web Camera  
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
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Getting Started ........................................................................ 4  
• Camera Package Contents ...................................................... 4  
Installing the Software onto a Computer...................................... 5  
• Installing the software............................................................ 5  
• Software included with your camera ........................................ 6  
• Computer System Requirements.............................................. 8  
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Operating the Web Cam............................................................ 9  
• Setting up the Web Cam......................................................... 9  
• Connecting the Web Cam to a Computer................................ 10  
• Adjusting monitor display properties....................................... 10  
• Lighting Tips ....................................................................... 11  
• Camera Interface ................................................................. 11  
• Taking Pictures Using PhotoStudio® ....................................... 13  
• Taking Pictures Using VideoImpression................................. 14  
• Recording Video Clips Using VideoImpression........................ 15  
• Start NetMeeting................................................................. 16  
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Troubleshooting Problems........................................................ 17  
• Troubleshooting .................................................................. 17  
Getting Help .......................................................................... 18  
• Polaroid-digital Online Services .............................................. 18  
• ArcSoft Software Help ......................................................... 18  
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Appendix............................................................................... 19  
• Technical Specifications ....................................................... 19  
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver............................................... 19  
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance........................................... 20  
• Regulatory Information ......................................................... 20  
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1 Getting Started  
• Camera Package Contents  
PDC 301  
PDC-30  
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Product Overview  
PDC-301  
1. Lens  
2. Power on LED  
3. Camera stand  
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PDC-301  
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Front View  
Digital Imaging Products  
201 Burlington Road  
Bedford, MA 01730-1434  
1. Snap shot button  
2. Focus Adjustment Ring  
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Side View  
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1. USB Cable  
2. Snap shot button  
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Top View  
PDC 301 CD-ROM includes  
Polaroid PDC 301 Driver,  
Arcsoft® Software® Suite(PC),  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC),  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC),  
User Guide in PDF Format.  
PDC 301  
Notebook  
Clip  
Quick  
Guide  
Registration Card  
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2 Installing the Software onto a Computer  
• Installing the software  
MAKE SURE TO INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE WEB CAM  
SOFTWARE CD SUPPLIED BEFORE CONNECTING THE WEB CAM TO  
THE PC.  
IMPORTANT!  
If the computer requests you to insert the Windows operating system CD during  
the software installation, place the windows CD into the computer CD-ROM  
drive. The computer will install the necessary files from the CD automatically.  
When the Windows software appears to have finished the operation close the  
Windows screen. Remove the Windows CD and store safely.  
NOTE:  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ is already bundled with Windows® 2000 and XP OS. Users  
using Windows® 2000 or XP do not need to install this software from the CD.  
1. Before you begin, close all other  
software applications open on your  
computer.  
2. Place the Software CD supplied into  
Open & Close  
the computer CD-ROM Drive.  
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:  
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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• Software included with your camera  
The software CD contains the following software:  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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.  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Reading Software  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable  
Document format (PDF) file on all major computer platforms, as well as fill  
in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.  
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• Computer System Requirements  
We recommend the following minimum requirements:  
Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP  
Pentium® II 333MHz or Pentium® compatible processor  
64MB RAM (128MB recommended).  
USB Port  
200MB free disk space  
CD-ROM drive  
Colour monitor with high colour(16-bit) graphics capability or higher  
Standard mouse & keyboard  
External microphone & speaker (not included)  
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3 Operating the Web Cam  
• Setting up the Web Cam  
1. Assemble the web cam with the stand.  
2. Put the Web Cam on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface.  
3. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external  
microphone connector.  
If you are using a notebook, assemble the web cam with the notebook  
clip as shown below:  
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• Connecting the Web Cam to a computer  
NOTE:  
Before operating the Web Cam, connect it to the PC with the USB cable on the  
camera.  
Plug the USB cable into the socket marked  
on your computer.  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
• Close all applications which connected to the web cam before disconnecting  
the web cam from the computer. Unexpected disconnection from the  
computer may cause software conflict.  
• Do not use a USB hub port that does not provide power to the camera.  
• Adjusting monitor display properties  
Your monitor settings may need to be adjusted for better quality displays.  
To check your monitor settings:  
1. Right click on the desktop, choose  
“Properties”.  
2. In the Display window, click on the  
Settings tab.  
3. From the colour palette field, select  
the desired setting (High Colour  
or True Colour). For best display  
quality, we recommend you select  
True Colour.  
Adjust Monitor setting under the Colour  
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• Lighting Tips  
Use sufficient lighting.  
Place the light source behind the camera and facing the subject. If you  
cannot avoid backlight (i.e. light source pointing directly at the camera  
lens and behind the subject), you may enable backlight compensation  
with the camera software.  
Maintain consistent a lighting environment, i.e. do not mix fluorescent  
and other light types.  
Do not aim the camera directly at the light source.  
• Camera Interface  
The following description shows you  
how to manage the camera interface.  
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:Press this button to take a snap  
shot.  
2.  
:Press this button to transfer  
the selected pictures to the  
Application Programs.  
3.  
:Press this button to adjust the camera settings (ie: Colour setting,  
Whitebalance , Ficker Control, Compression Rate, Frame Rate,  
Gamma, Flip Image).  
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4.  
5.  
:Press this button to select the snap shot size.  
:Press this button to set the disk location which stores the pictures  
to be taken.  
NOTE:  
In order to find your files easily, it is remmended to set the disk location as “My  
Documents \ my photos”.  
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:Press this button to delete the selected picture.  
:Press this button to exit the camera interface.  
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• Taking pictures using PhotoStudio®  
1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer.  
2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up.  
Snap shot Button  
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3. Double click “PhotoStudio 4 ” in the prompt up window to launch this  
program.  
4. A window box will automatically pop out. Position your Web Cam to  
your object. Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp  
and clear. Press the “Snap shot” icon on your computer or the snap  
shot button on the camera to take a picture.  
NOTE:  
If no action when you press the snap shot  
button, or you can’t find “PhotoStudio” in  
the list, you can launch the PhotoStudio by  
yourself. Go to Start ->Programs ->Arcsoft®  
Software Suite ->PhotoStudio 4.0 .  
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• Taking pictures using VideoImpression™  
1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer.  
2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up.  
Snap shot Button  
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3. Double click “VideoImpression 1.6” in the prompt up window to  
launch this program.  
4. A window box will automatically pop out. Position your Web Cam to  
your object. Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp  
and clear. Press the “Snap shot” icon on your computer or the snap  
shot button on the camera to take a picture.  
NOTE:  
If no action when you press the snap shot  
button, or you can’t find “VideoImpression” in  
the list, you can launch the VideoImpression by  
yourself. Go to Start ->Programs->Arcsoft®  
Software Suite ->Video Impression 1.6 .  
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• Recording video clips using VideoImpression™  
1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer.  
2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up.  
3. Double click “Video Impression” in the list to launch this program.  
4. Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear.  
5. Press "Record" button to start capture.  
6. When you finish, press “Pause” button to stop and then press "Save"  
button.  
7. Select the destination folder and enter a name for the video file.  
8. Click "Save" button to save the video file.  
9. A small window "Add to album" will prompt out for saving your video  
file as templates.  
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• 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  
instructions 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 menu bar and choose the topic you need. Or  
netmeeting.  
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4 Troubleshooting Problems  
The trouble shooting 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.  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Cannot connect to video Camera  
capture device in Arcsoft® successfully installed  
VideoImpression™  
Driver  
not Shut down all other applications  
and attempt to re-installo the driver,  
or dowload the updated driver from  
or  
install the updated driver.  
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Capture device was not  
detected  
VideoImpression™  
in  
Arcsoft®  
Connection failure  
Check all cables connections are  
secured  
Source not selected Make sure “Polaroid PDC 301  
correctly  
VGA camera” being selected  
Image not sharp  
Focus not correct  
Adjust the focus by turning the  
Focus Adjustment Ring  
My CD Installaion wizard The auto installation file Go to the computer desktop.  
does not work  
is switched to off  
or  
Right click on “My Computer”.  
Click “Properties”. Select “Device  
is Manager”. Double click on the  
“CD-ROM”, double click on “CD-  
R” (normally the manufacturer’s  
The  
CD-ROM  
disconnected  
name).  
Click on “Settings”.  
Ensure “Auto insert notification” is  
ticked. If you change the settings  
the computer will ask you to  
restart your PC. Click “Yes”  
The application can’t launch System need to restart  
when press shutter button  
Please still connect the PDC  
301 to PC and then restart the  
computer  
Please also refer to the help files & User Guide that accompany the  
enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit  
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5 Getting Help  
• Polaroid-digital 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  
questions (FAQ’s).  
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6 Appendix  
• Technical Specifications  
• Memory: N/A  
• Image Sensor: 1/5” CMOS, VGA  
• Web-cam frame rate:  
VGA - 7-10fps (approx.)  
CIF - 7-10fps (approx.)  
• Still Image: High Resolution (VGA) - 640 x 480 pixel  
Low Resolution (QVGA) - 320 x 240 pixel  
• Video Clip: unlimited when connected to the computer via video  
capture software  
• File Format: (Still Image - JPEG format, Video Image - AVI format)  
• Interface: USB  
• External Connector: USB  
• Power Supply: USB Port  
• Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver  
1. Select control panel from the start menu.  
2. Select Add/ Remove Program.  
3. Select “Polaroid PDC 301 VGA Camera”. Select “Change/ Remove”  
and follow the onscreen prompts.  
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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 Camera performance  
may be affected outside these conditions.  
Camera Cautions  
• ALWAYS seek advice from a service dealer.  
• NEVER immerse any part of the camera or its accessories into any fluid  
or liquid.  
• ALWAYS disconnect the camera from your PC 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.  
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Part No.: OM837443 R1  
Printed in China  
 

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