Polaroid a520 User Manual

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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips
NOTE:
Change the camera mode from Capture mode to Playback mode before
reviewing pictures and video clips. Please refer to “Camera Mode” on page 14
for more details.
• Reviewing the Pictures and Video Clips
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the or button to view the pictures and video clips.
The
icon is shown on the LCD screen when a picture is selected. The
icon is shown on the LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 9 picture and video clip les at a time on the LCD
screen by using the Thumbnail function.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the button or button.
Thumbnail les will be shown on the LCD
screen and the last reviewed picture will
be highlighted.
3. Press the , , and button to
select a thumbnail le and view it in full
screen by pressing the button or
button.

Polaroid a520 Specifications

General

Image Sensor	5.0 MP
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	4x
Video Resolution	320 x 240
Battery Type	2 x AA batteries
Image Sensor Size	1/2.5 inch
Sensor Type	CCD
Storage Media	SD Card
Storage	16MB Internal
Dimensions	91 x 61 x 26 mm

Summary

Camera Setting

Checking Camera Status

How to view active camera settings and icons on the LCD screen.

Camera Modes

How to Navigate Menus

Setup Menu

Accessing and navigating the main setup menu for various camera configurations.

Formatting the Internal Memory Or SD Card

Procedures for formatting internal memory or SD cards, including data loss warning.

Setting the Current Date and Time

Auto Power Save Setting

Resetting to Default Settings

Restoring all camera settings to their original factory defaults.

Taking Pictures

Taking a Picture

Basic steps for capturing a photograph using the camera.

Setting Flash Mode

Options for controlling the flash (Auto, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Always).

Setting Self-timer

Using the self-timer for delayed picture taking with 2 or 10-second countdowns.

Zoom Feature

How to use the digital zoom for magnifying subjects before taking a photo.

Setting the Image Size and Quality

Adjusting resolution and compression settings for images.

Setting Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure value (EV) to compensate for lighting conditions.

Setting the White Balance for Pictures

Recording Video Clips

Recording Video Clips

Instructions on how to record video clips using the camera's video mode.

Setting Video Resolution

Choosing the desired resolution for video recording to balance quality and file size.

Setting the White Balance for Video Clips

Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips

Reviewing the Pictures and Video Clips

Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)

Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)

Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card

Using the SD Card

Information on expanding camera memory with SD cards and their usage.

Inserting the SD Card

Correct procedure for inserting an SD card into the camera's slot.

Removing the SD Card

Steps for safely removing an SD card from the camera.

Formatting the SD Card

How to format an SD card, including important warnings about data loss.

To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory Card

Installing the Software onto a Computer

Installing the Software

Guide for installing camera drivers and bundled software on a computer.

Computer System Requirements

Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to Your Computer

Before You Transfer Files

Connecting to Your Computer

Transferring Pictures and Video Clips

PhotoImpression® 5 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)

Troubleshooting Problems

Troubleshooting

A guide to resolve common issues encountered while using the camera and its software.

Getting Help