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User Guide
a700 7.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Polaroid a700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical Zoom3x
Digital Zoom5x
Sensor TypeCCD
TypeCompact
Effective Pixels7.1 MP
Storage MediaSD Card
Battery TypeAA batteries

Summary

1 Getting Started

Camera Package Contents

Lists items included in the camera package.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Instructions for attaching the wrist strap to the camera.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Steps for inserting and removing the camera battery.

Using Your Battery

Tips to conserve battery life and important warnings for battery usage.

Checking the Battery Level

How to check the battery power level on the LCD screen.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Instructions for powering the camera on and off.

2 Camera Setting

Checking Camera Status

How to view active camera settings on the LCD screen.

Camera Modes

Describes the three main camera modes: Capture, Playback, and Video.

How to Navigate Menus

Explains how to use buttons to navigate through camera menus and settings.

Setup Menu

How to access and navigate the camera's setup menu.

Setting the Current Date and Time

Steps to set the camera's date and time format.

Setting Auto Off

How to configure the automatic power-off feature for battery saving.

Setting the Beep Sound On Off

Instructions to turn the camera's beep sound on or off.

Selecting the Frequency

Setting the correct frequency for indoor shooting based on country.

Setting the Display Language

How to change the menu language on the camera.

Setting the Date Stamp On Off

How to enable or disable date stamping on pictures.

Changing the USB Mode Between MSDC and Pictbridge

How to select the USB connection mode for the camera.

Restoring Default Settings

Steps to reset all camera settings to their factory defaults.

Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off

How to change the information display on the LCD screen.

3 Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in Normal Mode

Step-by-step guide to taking photos in normal shooting mode.

Setting Flash Mode

How to select and use different flash modes for photography.

Setting the Image Size and Compression

How to adjust image resolution and JPEG compression settings.

Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures

How to adjust exposure compensation (EV) for better lighting.

Changing the ISO Speed

How to adjust the camera's ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.

Setting White Balance for Pictures

How to set white balance for natural color reproduction under various lighting.

Setting the Sharpness

How to adjust the sharpness of the image edges.

Setting Light Metering

How to select the light metering mode for proper exposure.

Setting Self-timer

How to use the 2-second or 10-second self-timer for taking pictures.

Zoom Feature

How to use the 4X digital zoom feature to enlarge parts of an image.

4 Recording Video Clips

Recording Video Clips

Steps to record video clips with audio using the camera.

Setting Video Image Size

How to set video resolution for recording clips.

Setting White Balance for Video Clips

How to set white balance for natural color in video clips.

5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips

Reviewing Pictures

How to view pictures in full screen or thumbnail mode.

Playing the Video Clip

How to play recorded video clips on the camera.

Protecting or Unprotecting the Selected Picture or Video Clip

How to lock or unlock individual pictures or video clips.

Running a Slide Show

How to set up and play a slideshow of pictures and video clips.

Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s)

Steps to delete individual or all pictures and video clips.

6 Print Setting

About PictBridge

Explanation of PictBridge for direct printing from camera to printer.

List of Error Messages

Lists common error messages encountered during printing and their meanings.

Selecting PictBridge Mode

How to set the camera to PictBridge mode for printing.

CameraPrinter Connection

Instructions for connecting the camera to a printer using a USB cable.

Selecting Print Settings

How to choose print options like copies, layout, and date stamp.

About DPOF

Explanation of DPOF for setting up print orders on memory cards.

7 Using Memory

Using memory

Information about the camera's internal memory and expandable SD card memory.

Inserting the SD Card

Step-by-step guide for inserting an SD memory card into the camera.

Removing the SD Card

Steps for safely removing an SD memory card from the camera.

Formatting Memory

How to format a memory card to erase all data and restore it.

Copying Pictures, Video Clips to Memory Card

How to copy files from internal memory to an SD card.

8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer

Installing the Software

Instructions for installing camera software and drivers on a computer.

Software Included with Your Camera

Details about the software provided on the CD-ROM for the camera.

Computer System Requirements

Minimum system requirements for installing and using the camera software.

9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer

Before you Transfer Pictures

Prerequisites and important notes before transferring files from the camera.

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable

Step-by-step guide for connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable.

Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable

How to copy pictures and video clips from the camera to a computer via USB.

10 Troubleshooting Problems

Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions for using the camera and its software.

11 Getting Help

Polaroid Online Services

Information on accessing help and support through Polaroid's website.

ArcSoft Software Help

Contact information for ArcSoft software support for the camera.

12 Appendix

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the Polaroid a700 digital camera.

Capacity of SD Card

Table showing storage capacity based on SD card size and image resolution.

Uninstalling Polaroid Digital Cam Driver (PC Only)

Camera Default Settings

Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance

Regulatory Information

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