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User Guide
a801 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Polaroid a801 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPolaroid
Modela801
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

2 Camera Settings

Checking Camera Status

View active camera settings and features displayed as icons on the LCD screen.

Capture Modes

Details on Still Image Mode, including capture, flash, and self-timer settings.

Camera Modes

How to Navigate Menus

Learn to use buttons to navigate capture and play settings menus for camera adjustments.

3 Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in Normal Mode

Frame subjects using the LCD and press the shutter button to capture images.

Setting Flash Mode

Setting Self-timer

Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression

Setting the Sharpness

Zoom Feature

Specifying the Quick Review Period

Setting Exposure Compensation

Setting White Balance

4 Recording Video Clips

Recording Video Clips

Instructions for capturing video with audio, including framing and using the shutter button.

Setting Video Resolution

Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips

Setting White Balance for Video Clips

5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips

Reviewing Pictures

View captured still images by navigating through them using the camera's buttons.

Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail

Display up to nine thumbnail images and video clips on the LCD screen for quick selection.

Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture

Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen

ProtectingUnprotecting Pictures and Video Clips

Running a Slide Show

Copy to Card

Copy from Card

Deleting Pictures or Video Clip

Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips

6 Print Settings

About PictBridge

Understand PictBridge for direct camera-to-printer image printing without a computer.

Selecting PictBridge Mode

Camera Printer Connection

Connect your digital camera to a compatible printer using a USB cable for printing.

Selecting Print Settings

Specifying the Number of Copies

Selecting Print Layout

Setting the File Name OnOff

Setting the Date Stamp OnOff

Selecting Paper Size

About DPOF

7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card

Using the SD Card

Learn about using Polaroid SD cards for expanded storage and essential precautions.

Formatting a SD card

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer

Installing the Software

Step-by-step guide for installing camera drivers and included software on Windows PCs.

Software Included with Your Camera

Computer System Requirements

9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer

Before Transferring Files

Important pre-transfer instructions, especially software installation for PC users.

Connecting to Your Computer

Connect the camera directly to your computer using the USB cable for file transfer.

Transferring Files to a PC

Transferring Files to a Mac

10 Troubleshooting Problems

11 Getting Help

Polaroid Online Services

Access support resources and information through the official Polaroid website.

ArcSoft Software Help

Contact details and resources for technical support for included ArcSoft software.

12 Appendix

Technical specifications

Detailed specifications of the camera's sensor, lens, LCD, flash, and exposure control.

Storage and File Formats

Storage

Information on internal memory and external SD card storage capacity for the camera.

File Format

Details on supported file formats for still images (JPEG) and video clips (AVI).

Operating System

Compatibility information for supported Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Storage Capacity of SD Card

Uninstalling Polaroid a801 Driver (PC only)

Camera Default Settings

Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance

Camera Cautions

Important warnings and precautions for safe operation, handling, and maintenance of the camera.

Regulatory Information

FCC Notice

Compliance information regarding FCC rules, interference, and user operation.

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