Copyright: 1998 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge MA 02139, U.S.A.
Citation: 1998 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge MA 02139, U.S.A.


Welcome

Welcome to digital imaging with Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro. Use the PhotoMAX Pro Online User's Guide to discover the fun and exciting features of your Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro software.

The following features of the Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro software make it easy to use your favorite images in many different and exciting ways:

•	Acquire your image from any TWAIN-compliant device, Web page, or photo CD.

•	Simple setup, resizing, and framing.

•	Draw, paint, or retouch your images with a variety of tools.

•	Apply special effects and see the changes right away!

Our goal at Polaroid Corporation is to make digital imaging easy and fun for you right from the start. May your experience with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro software be just that! We hope you enjoy creating digital imaging masterpieces with Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro!

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Getting Started

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Getting Started

Before you get started, get to know the PhotoMAX Pro window elements:

•	The PhotoMAX Pro application area contains all the tools you need. The Client Area is where your images are displayed. Each image is displayed in its own image window.

The Menu Bar contains menu options that you use to edit your image. Some menu options lead to other menu options.

The bottom of the application area contains a Status Line that contains information about your position on the image, the tool that is selected, and the RGB values of the selected color. The information on the status line changes as you move your cursor.

•	The Tools Palette contains all the tools available to you. You can hide the Tool Palette or move it to a convenient location on the client area.

•	The Brush Palette contains options that let you change the brush size and brush speed. You also can design and save your own brush patterns. You can hide the Brush Palette or move it to a convenient location on the client area.

•	The Color Palette contains the color table for your image. You can hide the Color Palette or move it to a convenient location on the client area.

Before you begin to discover the fun and exciting features of using your Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro Software, do the following:

1.	Use any digital images of your favorite things. Open a digital camera image, Web image, photo CD image, or scanned image.

2.	Arrange your images on the Client Area.

3.	Set up your work area.

You can move the palettes to convenient locations or hide the palettes you do not need.

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Getting Help

If you need information about what to do next, or are not sure what a feature does, help is available:

•	Press F1 to open the online manual. Select a topic from the Contents or select the Index tab and search for a topic.

•	Move the cursor over a menu option and press F1 to open context-sensitive help about that menu option.

•	Move the cursor over a tool button on the Tools Palette and press the right mouse button. Move the cursor over the Brush Palette and press the right mouse button.

•	Select an option from the Help menu.

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Tips for Using PhotoMAX Pro

This section describes ways to save time and work more efficiently with Polaroid PhotoMAX Pro.

•	Minimize the area that must be redrawn.

Every time you make an edit, the image must be redrawn. Therefore, work on a small area at a time. Reduce the size of the image window so only the area you are editing appears.

Make sure to mask the area you are editing. This protects that parts of the image you do not want to change and speeds up processing. It also makes the Trash Can and the Revert tools active.

•	Close images that you are not using.

Open images decrease the amount of available memory available for performing other tasks.

•	Create a duplicate of your image for editing.

Always keep a backup copy of important images. There are several ways you can do this:

•	Use the Save As option to save the file with a different file name.

•	Use the Duplicate option to create a copy of the image in a new image window. You then can save the image with a different file name.

•	Use the Undo and Redo options to test changes.

Undo reverses the last action you made. Redo redoes the action. You can undo/redo up to 50 actions. There are some actions that cannot be undone (for example, saving a file).

•	Use the Restore option.

This options restores your image to the way you saved it the last time.


Setting Up Your Work Area

You can set up your work area to best suit your editing needs.

•	You can hide the Tools Palette, Brush Palette, and Color Palette. You can move the palettes and image windows around the desktop.

•	You can open more than one image at a time.

•	You can use the Zoom In and Zoom Out options to enlarge or reduce the view of the image in the image window.

•	You can add rulers to an image window.

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Using Palettes


How Do I?

You can use the image making tools to add special effects to your pictures and change the appearance of your image in many ways.

How do I…	Solution
Make colors darker or lighter?	1. Select Brightness and Contrast from the Enhance menu. 2. Select the Channel (RGB, R, G, B) you want to adjust. 3. Drag the Brightness slider to the left to make colors darker. Drag the slider to the right to make colors lighter. 4. Drag the Contrast slider to the left to make colors darker. Drag the slider to the right to make colors lighter. 5. Click OK when the preview looks like the right colors. Note:  You can click undo or Cancel if you do not like the way your image looks.
Select more than one area?	Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard as you make your selections.
Enlarge the image?	1. Select the part of the image that you want to resize or select the entire image. 2. Select Resize from the Transform menu. 3. Select Keep Aspect Ratio if you want to keep the proportions of the image when you resize. 4. Enter a width and height in pixels or enter a Wscale and Hscale percentage.
Add a border (frame) to your image?	1. Select a color for the frame from the Color Palette. 2. Select Add Frame from the Edit menu. 3. Enter the width of the frame (in pixels) in the Left, Right, Top, and Bottom fields. You can add a frame to all sides, to just the top and bottom, or just to the sides. 4. Click OK. You can add more than one frame to your image. Repeat steps 1 - 3.
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Making Wallpaper

Use the Make Wallpaper option to turn the active image into wallpaper for your desktop.

To make Wallpaper:

1.	Open the image that you want to turn into wallpaper.

2.	Select Make Wallpaper from the File menu.

A progress message dialog box appears while the image is processing. When the image is done processing, it appears on your desktop.

To remove the wallpaper from your desktop:

1.	Click Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.

2.	Double-click the Display icon.

3.	Select (None) or select a different wallpaper design from the Wallpaper list on the Background tab.

4.	Click OK to close the dialog box.


Making a Screen Saver

Use the Make Screen Saver option to turn the active image into a screen saver for your desktop.

Note:  You cannot make a GIF-formatted file into a screen saver. Save the file in another file format.

To make a screen saver:

1.	Open the image that you want to turn into a screen saver.

2.	Select Make Screen Saver from the File menu.

A progress message dialog box appears while the image is processing.

To remove the screen saver:

1.	Click Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.

2.	Double-click the Display icon.

3.	Select the Screen Saver tab.

4.	Select (None) or a different screen saver design from the Screen Saver list.

5.	Click OK to close the dialog box.


Tools Palette


Undo/Redo Option

Use the Undo/Redo option (up to 50 actions) to correct a mistake. After you select Undo, you can use Redo to reverse the effects of Undo. You can undo/redo most operations.


Capture Option

Use this option to capture an image in another application or on your desktop.

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Capturing Images


Make Screen Saver Option

Use this option to create a Windows screen saver from the active image.

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Making a Screen Saver


Make Wallpaper Option

Use this option to create wallpaper for your desktop from the active image.

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Making Wallpaper


Image Tray


Copyright Notice

Copyright 1999 Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks "Polaroid", "Polaroid PhotoMAX", "IQA Design", "PDC", "OneStep", "Extreme", "Spectra", and "Polaroid Image". "MAX the Bird" Copyright 1998 Polaroid Corporation. All other product names may be the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.


Menu Commands
Menu Options

File Menu

Edit Menu

Mask Menu

Transform Menu

Enhance Menu

Effects Menu

Convert Menu

View Menu

Windows Menu


Procedures

Opening Images

Editing Images

Selecting and Masking Images

Saving Images

Printing Images

Converting Image Data Types

Creating Special Effects

Working With Colors

Making Color Corrections

Adding Text

Using the Painting Tools

Using the Transform Options


File Menu

The File menu contains options for manipulating and managing image files. There also are options for acquiring images, creating albums, making wallpaper and screen savers, and printing images.


Edit Menu

The Edit menu contains options for editing images or selected areas. You can cut and paste selections, fill selections with colors or patterns, and stitch two images together.


Mask Menu

The Mask menu contains options for selecting areas and modifying existing masks.


Transform Menu

The Transform menu contains options for changing size, resolution, orientation, and shape of images or areas.


Enhance Menu

The Enhance menu contains image processing options including color correction and quality enhancement.


Effects Menu

The Effects Menu contains options for transforming images in interesting, novel, and unusual ways. You can turn your image into an oil painting or a pencil sketch. You can emboss your image, or make it look like it is made of tiles.

The best way to understand these options is to experiment with them.


Convert Menu

The Convert menu contains options to change the data type of an image.

It also lets you split the channels that make up an image into separate grayscale image documents, and combine different channels to form a single RGB true color image.


View Menu

The View menu contains options that let you manage the work space and image display, and display information about the active image.


Windows Menu

The Windows menu contains options for managing the image windows.


New Option

Use this option to create a new image file.


Open Option

Use this option to open an existing image file.

You can open multiple image files or have many views of an image file displayed on the window at the same time.


Restore Option

Use this option to cancel all unsaved changes in the active image.

To restore a file:

1.	Select Restore from the File menu.

2.	Click Yes.

The last saved image replaces the active image.

Note:  The Restore option is not available if your file is new or has not been modified.

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Revert Tool


Close Option

Use this option to close the active image. If there are any unsaved changes to the image or the image is new, you are prompted to save the image.

To close the active image:

Select Close from the File menu. (You also can double-click the control menu button, located in the upper-left corner of the active image window.)

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Close All Option

Exit Option


Save Option

Use this option to save the active image on your hard drive in its current file format. If the image is new , the Save As dialog box appears so you can enter the drive, folder, file type, and file name.


Save As Option

Use this option to save the active image with a new file name, file format, and path. You can save the image in many different file formats (BMP, JPG, PCX, TGA, EPS, FPX, and TIF). You may have to select other options depending on the format you select.

For example, if you select JPG, a Quality slider appears on the bottom of the Save As dialog box for specifying compression quality. Higher quality means less compression.


Open Album Option

Use this option to open an album to which you can add and manage your images.


Add to Album Option

Use this option to add the active image to an album without using the Open Album option.

To add to an album:

1.	Select Add To Album from the File menu.

The Add to Album dialog box appears.

2.	Select the album from the list

3.	Click OK.

The active image is added to the album. If the active image is untitled, the Save As dialog box appears first, allowing you to name and save the file before adding it to an album.


Slide Show Option

Use this option to create a slide show of your favorite images or to create a presentation.

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Creating a Slide Show


Acquire Option

Use these options to acquire, select a source, and calibrate a scanner.

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Acquire Option

Select Source Option

Scanner Calibration Option


Acquire Option

Use this option to get an image from any TWAIN-compliant device connected to your computer.

You must install the device driver that is supplied with the device (for example, a digital camera or a scanner) and connect the device to your computer before you turn on the power.


Select Source Option

Use this option to select the device from which you want to acquire your image (for example, a digital camera or a scanner).

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Acquiring Images


Scanner Calibration Option

Use this option to calibrate a scanner.


Print Option

Use these options to print an image, set up your printer, and set printer calibration options.

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Printing Images


Print Option


Printer Setup Option

Use this option to select the default printer and printer options, such as paper size and orientation, printing resolution, and so on.


Printer Calibration Option

Use this option to calibrate a printer.

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Calibrating the Printer


Sending an Image By E-mail

Use this option to attach the image to an e-mail message.

Your e-mail program must support MAPI (Messaging API). Refer to the documentation for your e-mail program for information about the MAPI option.

To send an image:

1.	Select Send from the File menu.

A new e-mail message is created in your e-mail program automatically with the image attached as a bitmap.

Note:  You might want to make sure that you are not sending a very large image via e-mail (greater than 1 MB).

2.	Send the e-mail message.


Exit Option

Use this option to close the application.

If there are any new images or images edited since they were last saved, you are prompted to save the image. Click Yes to save the image.

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Close Option

Close All Option


File List Option

The File List displays the file names of the four most recently opened images.

Select a file name on the list to open the file. This is a quicker way to open the same file frequently.


Cut Option

Use this option to remove the selected area (or the entire image if there is no selection) and place it on the Clipboard. Cutting the selection leaves the selected area filled with the active color.


Copy Option

Use this option to copy the selected area (or the entire image if there is no selection) and place it on the Clipboard. The original image is not changed.


Paste Option

Use this option to paste images from the Clipboard into the active image.

If you have selected an area in the active image, the Clipboard image is pasted inside the selection. Otherwise, the Clipboard image is pasted in the upper-left corner of the active image. You can move the pasted area by using the Area Move tool.

Note:  The Paste option is not available when there is no image on the Clipboard or the active image is not RGB True color or Grayscale.


Clear Option

Use this option to clear the selected area (or the entire image if there is no selection) without adding it into the Clipboard. After the image is cleared, the selection is filled with the active color.


Clipboard Option

Use this option to copy a selection to the Clipboard.

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Using the Clipboard


Fill Color Option

Use this option to fill the entire active image or the selected area with the active color.

To apply a fill color:

1.	Select an active color from the Color Palette.

2.	Select an area unless you want to fill the entire image.

3.	Select Fill Color from Edit menu.

a.	Drag the Transparency slider to adjust the opacity of the color (0% (opaque) to 99% (transparent)).

b.	Click OK.

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Clearing Option

Bucket Fill Tool

Gradient Fill Tool


Fill Pattern Option

Use this option to apply the Clipboard image to the entire active image or to the selected area.

Note:  This option is not available when there is nothing on the Clipboard or the active image is not RGB true color or a grayscale image.

To use the Fill Pattern command:

1.	Select an image or part of an image to put on the Clipboard. You also can use the Clipboard to import an image from your hard drive.

2.	Select Fill Pattern from the Edit menu.

3.	The Fill Pattern dialog box appears.

a.	Drag the Opacity slider to adjusts the opacity (1 (transparent) to 100 (opaque)) of the filled pattern.

b.	Select Aligned, Brick, or Mirror.

c.	Select Fill Texture Only to have only the texture of the clipboard image fill in the active image or the selected area.

4.	Click OK.

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Fill Color Option


Blend Option

Use this option to blend the selection and the background image.

Note:  This option is not available when there is no selection on the image or the active image is not RGB True color or Grayscale.

To use the Blend option:

1.	Select Blend from the Edit menu.

The Blend dialog box appears.

2.	Drag the Transparency slider (0% to 99%) to adjust the opacity of the floating image.

To make the background image more opaque, set the transparency percentage to a higher number. Zero percent transparency makes the floating image completely opaque.

3.	Drag the Range of Soft Edge slider (0 to 32) to set the softness of the edge of the blended images.

A 0 gives a sharp boundary, while higher values give a more blurry boundary.

4.	Click OK.

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Fill Color Option

Stamp Tool

Clone Tool


Add Shadow Option

Use this option to add shadows or highlights around the selection to give the image a 3D effect.

Note:  This option is not available when there is no selection on the image, or the active image is not RGB true color or grayscale image.

To add a shadow or a highlight:

1.	Select the area of the image to which you want to add a shadow or highlight.

2.	Select Add Shadow from the Edit menu.

The Add Shadow dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Darkness slider to the right to create a shadow or to the left to create a highlight.

4.	Select Left or Right in the Horizontal field, and enter a number for the horizontal width.

5.	Select Up or Down in the Vertical field, and enter a number for the vertical width.

6.	Click OK.


Add Frame Option

Use this option to add a border in the active color to an image. You can add more than one frame to an image.

To use the Add Frame command:

1.	Select Add Frame from the Edit menu.

The Add Frame dialog box appears.

2.	Enter values in the Left, Right, Top, and Bottom fields (0 to 999 pixels).

Fifty pixels is approximately 0.5 inches. If you enter 0, then no frame appears in that location.

3.	Click OK.

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Add Shadow Option


Discard Floating Option

Use this option to delete the selection and restore the underlying image. Using this option is the same as using the Trash Can tool.

Note:  The Discard Floating option is not available if there is no selection on the active image.

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Trash Can Tool


Swap Area Option

Use this option to exchange the image in a floating selection with the underlying image.

Note:  The Swap Area option is not available if there is no selection on the active image.


Crop Option

Use this option to create a new image from the selected part of the active image. The original image is unchanged. Using this option is the same as using the Crop tool.

Note:  The Crop option is not available if there is no selection on the image.

To crop part of an image:

1.	Select the part of the active image that you want to crop.

2.	Select Crop from the Edit menu.

A new image window containing the selected image area is created.

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Crop Tool


Duplicate Option

Use this option to create an identical copy of the active image. Save the new image with a different file name. Use this option to preserve the original image and make changes to the copy.


Stitch Option

Use this option to merge a principal image and a secondary image.


Mask All Option

Use this option to select the entire active image.


Mask Invert Option

When you want to select an irregular area of an image, it might be easier to select the parts you do not want to modify first, and then automatically select the remaining portion of the image. You can do this by using the Mask Invert option.

To use Invert to select the object in a plain background:

1.	Select the Magic Wand tool button on the Tools palette.

You also can use the Freehand Select tool to make your selection.

2.	Move the cursor over the area of the image that you want to select, and press the left mouse button.

3.	Select Invert from the Mask menu.

The object is selected and the background is rejected.

Note:  This option is not available if there is no selected area in the active image.


Mask None Option

Use this option to remove all current selections in the active image. With the Rectangle Select or Ellipse Select tools, you also can remove all current selections by clicking anywhere on the active image.


Resample Option

Use this option to resize the entire image. You also can change the resolution of the image.


Flip Horizontally Option

Use this option to flip a selection or flip the entire image horizontally.

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Flip Vertically Option


Flip Vertically Option

Use this option to flip a selection or flip the entire image vertically.

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Flip Horizontally Option


Mirror Option

Use this option to replace the selected area or the entire image with its mirror image.

To create a mirror image:

1.	Select Mirror from the Transform menu.

The Mirror dialog box appears.

2.	Select Right, Left, Up, and Down to determine the location of the mirror image.

3.	Click OK.

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Repeat Option


Repeat Option

Use this option to place a copy of the selected area or the entire image above or to the right of the selected area.

To repeat the selected area:

1.	Select the area of the image that you want to repeat.

2.	Select Repeat from the Transform menu.

3.	Select Horizontally or Vertically from the Repeat menu.

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Mirror Option


Shift Option

Use this option to shift the image or selection vertically or horizontally. You can shift images by an individual color channel, which is useful to correct space errors between different color channels in a scanned image.

To shift the selection:

1.	Select the area that you want to shift.

2.	Select Shift from the Transform menu.

The Shift dialog box appears.

3.	Select RGB, R, G, or B from the Channel field.

4.	Select Left or Right in the Horizontal field and enter a value for the shifting distance.

5.	Select Up or Down in the Vertical field and enter a value for the shifting distance.

6.	Click OK.

Note:  There is an empty area after you shift the image, which is filled with the active color.


Rotate Option

Use this option to rotate the selected area or the entire image clockwise or counterclockwise by a specified degree.

To rotate a selection:

1.	Select the area you want to rotate.

2.	Select Rotate from the Transform menu.

The Rotate dialog box appears.

3.	Enter a value in the Degree field (for example, 90, 180, 270, and so on). You also can select and drag the needle on the compass.

4.	Click OK.

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Transform Tool


Resize Option

Use this option to change the size of the current selection.

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Resizing an Image


Brightness and Contrast Option

Use this option to change the brightness or contrast of the selected channel.

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Changing the Brightness and Contrast


Hue and Saturation Option

Use this option to change the hue or saturation.

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Changing the Hue and Saturation


Tone Adjustment Option

Use this option to change the tone adjustment.

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Changing the Tone Adjustment


Color Reduction Option

Use this option to reduce the number of color or gray brightness levels in the image.

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Using the Color Reduction Option


Equalization Option

Use this option to redistribute the grayscale or color values of the pixels in an image more evenly. The effects vary by the image histogram, but in general, the lines in the highlight and shadow areas are sharpened.

Note:  Equalization is not available if the file is an indexed color image and has a selected area, or the file is a black and white image.

To redistribute color values:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Equalization from the Enhance menu.


Negative Option

Use this option to invert the grayscale or color brightness values of every pixel in the selected area or the entire image. The new image looks like a photographic negative of the original. Using the Negative option again brings the image back to its original state.

To invert the brightness values:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Negative from the Enhance menu.

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Solarization Option


Threshold Option

Drag the Threshold Level slider to decrease or increase the threshold value.


Maximum Option

To use the Maximum special filter:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Special Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Maximum from the Special Filters menu.

The Maximum dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Square Size slider to set the size of the sampling area around each pixel (from 2 (for a 2 x 2 square) to 32 (for a 32 x 32 square)).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Repeat step 4 until the result is satisfactory.

6.	Click OK.

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Median Option

Minimum Option


Median Option

To use the Median special filter:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Special Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Median from the Special Filters menu.

The Median dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Square Size slider to set the size of the sampling area around each pixel (from 2 (for a 2 x 2 square) to 32 (for a 32 x 32 square)).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Repeat step 4 until the result is satisfactory.

6.	Click OK.

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Maximum Option

Minimum Option


Minimum Option

To use the Minimum special filter:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Special Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Minimum from the Special Filters menu.

The Minimum dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Square Size slider to set the size of the sampling area around each pixel (from 2 (for a 2 x 2 square) to 32 (for a 32 x 32 square)).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Repeat step 4 until the result is satisfactory.

6.	Click OK.

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Maximum Option

Median Option


Add Noise Option

To use the Add Noise special filter:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Special Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Add Noise from the Special Filters menu.

The Add Noise dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Intensity slider (between 1 and 100) to set the number of pixels to be converted to noise.

5.	Repeat step 4 until the result is satisfactory.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

6.	Click OK.

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Film Grain Option


Find Contour Option

To use the Find Contour special filter:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Special Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Find Contour from the Special Filters menu.

The Find Contour dialog box appears.

4.	Select RGB, R, G, or B from the Channel field.

5.	Drag the Threshold slider to determine which edges will be traced (from 1 to 254).

The Find Contour option compares adjacent pixels to find the contour. An edge is a place where one pixel is greater than the threshold value and the other pixel is less than the threshold value.

6.	Repeat step 5 until the result is satisfactory.

7.	Click OK.

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Sketch Option


Solarization Option

To use the Solarization special filter:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Special Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Solarization from the Special Filters menu.

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Negative Option


Logarithm Option

To use the Logarithm special filter:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Special Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Logarithm from the Special Filters menu.

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Tone Adjustment Option


Smooth Filters Options

The Average Smooth Filter option blurs the active image or selected area by changing the value of each pixel to an average of itself and its surrounding pixels.

The Blur Lightly, Blur, and Blur Heavily options are slightly stronger options that decrease the contrast between adjacent pixels in the parts of the image where there are significant color shifts. The effects are similar to the Average filter, but you have three choices instead of one.

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Using Smooth Filters to Improve Image Quality


Sharpen Filters Options

Use the Sharpen Filters to sharpen the image. To sharpen the image more selectively, use the Sharpen Tool.

The Sharpen Lightly, Sharpen, and Sharpen Heavily options are progressively stronger filters that increase the contrast between adjacent pixels in the image where there are significant color shifts.

The Sharpen Horizontally and Sharpen Vertically filters let you sharpen the image horizontally or vertically. These options are helpful if you want to sharpen lines that move in a particular direction across the screen.

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Using Sharpen Filters to Improve Image Quality


Special Filters Options

Use the following Special Filters to improve image quality:

•	Maximum

•	Median

•	Minimum

•	Add noise

•	Find contour

•	Solarization

•	Logarithm

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Using Special Filters to Improve Image Quality


Fine Art Options

Use the Fine Art options to convert images into artistic representations.


Oil Painting Option
Oil Painting Fine Art Option

Use this option to make your image resemble an oil painting.

To apply the Oil Painting effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Fine Art from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Oil Painting from the Fine Art menu.

The Oil Painting dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Intensity slider to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.

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Sketch Fine Art Option

Film Grain Fine Art Option


Sketch Option
Sketch Fine Art Option

Use this option to sketch an outline of the image. It is similar to the Find Contour option.

To apply the Sketch effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Fine Art from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Sketch from the Fine Art menu.

The Sketch dialog box appears.

4.	Select Crayon or Pencil.

Select Crayon to apply color lines on a black background. Select Pencil to apply gray lines on a white background.

5.	Drag the Threshold slider to the right to include less lines in the sketch or to the right to include more lines.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

6.	Click OK.

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Oil Painting Fine Art Option

Film Grain Fine Art Option

Find Contour Fine Art Option


Film Grain Option
Film Grain Fine Art Option

Use this option to add a grainy texture to the image.

To apply the Film Grain effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Fine Art from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Film Grain from the Fine Art menu.

The Film Grain dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Intensity slider (1 to 100) to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.

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Oil Painting Fine Art Option

Sketch Fine Art Option

Add Noise Option


Liquid Effects Options

Use these options to apply water-like effects to an image.


Splash Liquid Effect Option
Splash Liquid Effects Option

Use this option to blur the image and make it look like the image was splashed with water.

To apply the Splash Liquid Effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Liquid Effects from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Splash from the Liquid Effects menu.

The Splash dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Intensity slider (1 to 100) to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.

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Melting Liquid Effects Option

Ripple Liquid Effects Option

Wrinkle Liquid Effects Option


Melting Liquid Effects Option

Use this option to make the image look like it is melting and flowing down the screen.

To apply the Melting Liquid Effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Liquid Effects from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Melting from the Liquid Effects menu.

The Melting dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Intensity slider (1 to 100) to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.

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Splash Liquid Effects Option

Ripple Liquid Effects Option

Wrinkle Liquid Effects Option


Ripple Liquid Effects Option

Use this option to show the image as it would be viewed through ripples of water.

To apply the Ripple Liquid Effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Liquid Effects from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Ripple from the Liquid Effects menu.

The Ripple dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Intensity slider (1 to 100) to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.

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Splash Liquid Effects Option

Melting Liquid Effects Option

Wrinkle Liquid Effects Option


Wrinkle Liquid Effects Option

Use this option to wrinkle the image.

To apply the Wrinkle Liquid effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Liquid Effects from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Wrinkle from the Liquid Effects menu.

The Wrinkle dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Intensity slider (1 to 100) to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.

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Splash Liquid Effects Option

Melting Liquid Effects Option

Ripple Liquid Effects Option


Tiling Options

Use this option to convert the selected area or the entire image into 3D Grid or Mosaic tiles.


3D Grid Tiling Option
3D Grid Tiling Effect

Use this option to add a grid of thick, partially transparent lines to the image as if it were printed on tiles.

To apply a 3D Grid:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Tiling from the Effects menu.

3.	Select 3D Grid from the Tiling menu.

The 3D Grid dialog box appears.

4.	Select a Grid size (Small, Medium, or Large).

5.	Select a Contrast option (High, Medium, or Low).

The Contrast options affect the apparent depth of the tiles and the transparency of the lines on the screen. High contrast tiles have the greatest depth and the least transparent lines, low contrast tiles have the least depth and the most transparent lines, and medium contrast tiles are in between.

6.	Select a Grid Pattern (Regular or Irregular).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

7.	Click OK.

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Mosaic Tiling Effect

Fill Pattern Option


Mosaic Tiling Effect

Use this option to make the image look like a mosaic of colored tiles.

To apply the Mosaic effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Tiling from the Effects menu.

3.	Select Mosaic from the Tiling menu.

The Mosaic dialog box appears.

4.	Select Square if you want the tiles to have the same width and height.

5.	Drag the Width and Height sliders to adjust the width and height of the tiles (2 to 32).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

6.	Click OK.

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3D Grid Effect

Smooth Filters Effect


Emboss Effect

Use this option to make the image appear raised from or stamped on the background surface.

To create an embossed image:

1.	Select the area you want to emboss, or make sure no area is selected to emboss the entire image.

2.	Select Emboss from the Effects menu.

The Emboss dialog box appears.

3.	Select the Direction in which you want the shadows to fall.

4.	Select a Color option.

•	Original creates an embossed image in the same color as the original.

•	Midtone creates an embossed image in gray, but the color contour lines are in the original color.

•	Gray creates a monochromatic image in gray.

•	Active create a monochromatic image using the active color.

5.	Drag the Depth slider to define the depth of the background (1 to 10).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

6.	Click OK.


Motion Blur Effect

Use this option to simulate a photograph of a moving object.

To apply the Motion Blur effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Motion Blur from the Effects menu.

The Motion Blue dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Speed slider to adjust the speed of motion (2 to 32).

4.	Select a Direction.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.

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Smooth Filters Option


Fisheye Effect

Use this option to make the image bulge from its center in the shape of an eye.

To apply the Fisheye effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Fisheye from the Effects menu.

The Fisheye dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Intensity slider to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect (1 to 100).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

4.	Click OK.

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Cone Effect

Sphere Effect


Cone Effect

Use this option to pull the image towards its center.

To apply the Cone effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Cone from the Effects menu.

The Cone dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Intensity slider to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect (1 to 100).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

4.	Click OK.

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Fisheye Effect

Sphere Effect


Sphere Effect

Use this option to make the image bulge from its center in the shape of a sphere.

To apply the Sphere effect:

1.	Select the area you want to change, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Sphere from the Effects menu.

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Fisheye Effect

Cone Effect

Cylinder Effect


Whirlpool Effect

Use this option to make the image look like it is being pulled down by a whirlpool.

To apply the Whirlpool effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Whirlpool from the Effects menu.

The Whirlpool dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Intensity slider to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect (1 to 100).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

4.	Click OK.

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Spiral Effect


Spiral Effect

Use this option to twist the image around its center.

To apply the Spiral effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Spiral from the Effects menu.

The Spiral dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Intensity slider to the right to strengthen the effect or to the left to weaken the effect (1 to 100).

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

4.	Click OK.

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Whirlpool Effect


Cylinder Effect

Use this option to wrap the image around a cylinder.

To apply the Cylinder effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Cylinder from the Effects menu.

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Fisheye Effect

Cone Effect

Sphere Effect


Ribbon Effect

Use this option to stretch the image into a thick, wavy ribbon.

To apply the Ribbon effect:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Ribbon from the Effects menu.

The Ribbon dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Frequency slider to adjust the number of the ribbon undulations.

Controls the number of waves in the image ribbon. Ranges from 1 (a small part of a wave) to 100 (many waves).

4.	Drag the Amplitude slider to control the thickness of the ribbon.

Controls the distance the ribbon travels from the top to the bottom of the image window. Ranges from 1% to 100%. Increasing its value increases the distance the ribbon travels and decrease the thickness of the ribbon.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

5.	Click OK.


Converting an Image to 1-bit Black and White

Use the Convert To 1-bit Black-White option to convert the active image to a black and white image file. A black and white image has only two pixel values 0 (black) and 1 (white), uses one channel, and requires the least memory.

None of the Effects options work with black and white images.

To convert an image:

1.	Select To 1-bit Black-White from the Convert menu.

2.	Select a Dithering option.

•	None converts darker pixels to black and brighter pixels to white.

•	Ordered Dithering, Error Diffusion, and Dot Diffusion provide different ways to create the effect of grayness by mixing black and white dots. You can try each of them until the result is satisfactory.

3.	Click OK.

A new black and white image file appears in another image window.

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Converting an Image to Grayscale

Converting an Image to Index 16-Color

Converting an Image to Index 256-Color

Converting an Image to RGB True Color


Converting an Image to 8-bit Grayscale

Use the Convert To 8-bit Grayscale option to convert the active image to an 8-bit grayscale image file with 256 shading levels. All editing functions are available for 8-bit grayscale images.

Select To 8-bit Grayscale from the Convert menu. A new grayscale image file appears in another image window.

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Converting an Image to Black and White

Converting an Image to Index 16-Color

Converting an Image to Index 256-Color

Converting an Image to RGB True Color


Converting an Image to 4-bit Index 16 Color

Use the Convert to 4-bit Index 16 Color option to sample the colors in the active image and then convert it into an indexed 16-color image. You may lose image information when you use this conversion. VGA monitors that display in 16-color mode use this data type.

Note:  None of the Effects options work with indexed color images. Black and white images can not be converted into indexed color images.

To convert an image:

1.	Select To Index 16-color (4-bit) from the Convert menu.

2.	Select a Palette option.

Select the System option to create the color table using the standard VGA systems color palette. Select the Optimize option to find the most frequently used 16 colors and then use these 16 colors to best match the original image.

3.	Select a Dither option (None, Diffuse, and Pattern).

4.	Click OK.

A new image file appears in another image window.

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Converting an Image to Black and White

Converting an Image to Grayscale

Converting an Image to Index 256-Color

Converting an Image to RGB True Color


Converting an Image to 8-bit Index 256 Color

Use the Convert To 8-bit Index 256 Color option to sample the colors in the active image and then convert it into an indexed 256-color image file. If you convert RGB true color images to this format, you may loose image information. Most super VGA boards that display in 256-color mode use this data type.

Note:  Black and white images can not be converted into indexed color images.

To convert an image into the indexed 256-color format:

1.	Select To 8-bit Index 256 Color from the Convert menu.

2.	Select an option from the dialog box. The dialog box that appears depends on the data type of the original file.

If the active image is RGB true color, select a palette and a dithering style for the converted image. System 666 and System 676 make the image color table by using one of the two predefined color palettes. Optimize signifies that the most frequently used 256 colors are found and then these 256 colors are used to best match the original image.

The Dither options determine how the color gradations are created in the indexed image.

If the active image is 8-bit grayscale, a dialog box with the Firelight and Pseudo Color options appears. These options represent different ways to convert the shading values in the image to certain predefined colors.

3.	Click OK.

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Converting an Image to Black and White

Converting an Image to Grayscale

Converting an Image to Index 16-Color

Converting an Image to RGB True Color


Converting an Image to 24-bit RGB True Color

Use the Convert to 24-bit RGB True Color option to convert the active image to a 24-bit true color image file, which retains the maximum amount of pixel information. All editing functions are available for 24-bit true color.

Select To 24-bit RGB True Color from the Convert menu.

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Converting an Image to Black and White

Converting an Image to Grayscale

Converting an Image to Index 16-Color

Converting an Image to Index 256-Color


Actual View Option

Use this option if you have magnified or reduced the active image to change the image back to its original size.

Note:  You also can double-click the Zoom tool.

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Zoom In Option

Zoom Out Option

Zoom Tool


Zoom In Option

Use this option to magnify your view of the image from 1 to 16 times. The Status Line displays the current level of magnification.

To magnify the active image:

1.	Select Zoom In from the View menu.

The Zoom In menu lists all the magnification values available.

2.	Select one of the magnification values.

Note:  You also can use the Zoom tool to magnify the active image.

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Actual View Option

Zoom Out Option

Zoom Tool


Zoom Out Option

Use this option to reduce the view of the image from one to sixteen times. The Status Line displays the current level of size reduction.

To reduce the active image:

1.	Select Zoom Out from the View menu.

The Zoom Out menu lists the reduction levels available.

2.	Select one of the reduction levels.

Note:  You also can use the Zoom tool to shrink the active image.

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Actual View Option

Zoom In Option

Zoom Tool


Fit In Window Option

Use this option to adjust the size of your image to fit in any size window. This option is usually used when the current view of an image is larger than the image window.

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Zoom Out Option


Full Screen Option

Use this option to display the image in the center of the screen against a black background. You can then use the left and right mouse buttons to enlarge or to shrink the image. Press Enter to switch between images that are opened.

To use the Full Screen option:

1.	Select Full Screen from the View menu.

2.	Press the left mouse button to magnify the picture. Press the right mouse button to reduce the picture.

3.	To view other open images, press Enter.

4.	Press Esc to return to the desktop.

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Zoom Tool

Creating a Slide Show


Rulers Option

Use this option to display rulers (with pixels as unit measurement) at the top and left sides of the image. The arrows on the rulers indicate the position of the pointer in the image. The position of the pointer is also displayed on the Status Line.

To display rulers:

1.	Select Rulers from the View menu.

Rulers appear on the edges of the image window.

2.	Select Rulers again to make them disappear.


Image Information Option

Use this option to display the file name, width, height, resolution, data size, and data format of the active image. It also can be used to see a histogram of the image.

To display image information:

1.	Make sure the image you want to know about is active.

2.	Select Image Information from the View menu. A dialog box displaying the information appears.

3.	To see the image histogram, click Histogram.

Select RGB, Red, Green, or Blue. A histogram of the image appears. Click OK to close the Histogram dialog box.

4.	Click OK to close the Image Information dialog box.


Show/Hide Tools Palette Option

If the Tools Palette is displayed on the desktop, select Hide Tools Palette from the View menu to hide the palette. Select Show Tools Palette from the View menu to display the Tools Palette.

Note:  If you selected Show Tools Palette and you cannot see the Tools Palette, adjust the size of the window to make it visible.

You also can double-click the Tools Palette title bar to hide the palette.

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Using the Tools Palette


Show/Hide Color Palette Option

If the Color Palette is displayed on the desktop, select Hide Color Palette from the View menu. Select Show Color Palette from the View menu to display the Color Palette.

You also can double-click the Color Palette title bar to hide the palette.

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Using the Color Palette


Show/Hide Brush Palette Option

If the Brush Palette is displayed on the desktop, select Hide Brush Palette from the View menu. Select Show Brush Palette from the View menu to display the Brush Palette.

You also can double-click the Brush Palette title bar to hide the palette.

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Using the Brush Palette


Monitor Gamma Option

Use this option to adjust the gamma values of the monitor. The default value for the R, G and B channels is 1.4. The values from 0.75 to 2.5 work best, depending on your monitor setting. If the colors on your monitor differ from the colors of the original image, you may need to adjust these values.

To adjust the monitor gamma values:

1.	Select Monitor Gamma from the View menu.

The Monitor Gamma dialog box appears.

2.	Enter new values in the Monitor Gamma fields.

Gamma values for each channel must be between .001 and 16.0.

3.	Click OK.


Tile Option

Use this option to arrange the image windows so that they do not overlap and you can see all image files simultaneously.

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Cascade Option

Arrange Icons Option


Cascade Option

Use this option to arrange the image windows so that they overlap and their title bars are visible.

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Tile Option

Arrange Icons Option


Arrange Icons Option

Use this option to arrange minimized image file icons.

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Tile Option

Cascade Option


Close All Option

Use this option to close all the image files that are open. If there are any unsaved changes or any image that is new, you are prompted to save the image.

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Close Option

Exit Option


Image Window List

The Image Window List is a list of all opened image files. The file with a check mark is the active image. Select a file to activate it.


Color Palette


Brush Palette

Use the Brush Palette to change the size, speed, and shape of the brush.


Use these buttons to change the shape of the brush.


Double-click this button to display the User Defined Brush dialog box. This lets you design your own brush shape, which you can save and use over and over again.

The grid corresponds to the shape of the brush. Black squares on the grid are active, and affect the image when the brush is used. White squares are not active. Click a square to change the status (click and drag the mouse on the grid to change many squares).

You can change the size of your brush by changing the grid size. The largest size is 32 pixels by 32 pixels. (The size of the grid in the dialog box does not actually change, the density of the square changes.) Because each square is equivalent to a pixel, more squares mean that the brush affects a larger area.

You can save brush shapes and load them when you want to use them. Brush shapes are saved with a .bsh file name extension.

The brush shape and size settings are saved when you exit the application and are restored the next time you open the application.


 You can change the size and the speed of the brush (measured in pixels). Enter a number from 1 to 32 in the Size or Speed field or use the up and down arrows to change the numbers.

The higher the number, the more solid the line when you drag the mouse quickly. At lower numbers, you can create gaps in the line when you drag the mouse quickly.


Select RGB 24 Bit True Color or 8 Bit Grayscale.


Select Pixel, Inch, or Cm (Centimeter) as the unit of measurement.


Enter the width, height, and resolution of the image.


Select an album from the list or select New Album from the list to create a new album. If you select New Album, a blank album appears for adding images.


To add an image to the album:

Click Add. The Add to Album dialog box appears. Select the image or images you want to add.

To delete an image from the album:

Select the image thumbnail and click Delete. You are asked you to confirm the deletion. Removing an image from an album does not delete the image file from your hard drive. Use the Windows Explorer to remove the file from your hard drive.

To change the order of the thumbnails in your album:

Drag the thumbnail you want to move to the desired location. When you release the mouse button, the thumbnails are rearranged. You also can click Sort to change the order of your images.

To save an album:

Click Save. If the album is new, the Save New Album dialog box appears. Enter an album name and click OK.

To close the album:

Click Exit. Exiting closes the Album window but does not close any images you may have opened.


This area displays thumbnails of the images in the album. To open one of the images, double-click the thumbnail.

When you select a thumbnail, the file name changes from white to blue. When a thumbnail is selected, the following data is displayed in the information area at the bottom of the Open Album window:

•	The date when the image file was last changed.

•	The image's file size.

•	The image's width and height, in pixels.

You can enter or edit a description in the Description field.


You can enter or edit a description in the Description field.


Select Transition Effect to see random transition effects between images.


Select Auto Loops to repeat the slide show until you press Esc to stop the slide show.


Enter the time delay in seconds between displaying images. You can press Enter to go to the next image without waiting for the delay.


Select the object you want to capture (Window, Client, or Desktop). If you select Desktop as the Target, the entire desktop is captured automatically without further action after you click OK.


Select this option to capture a window not included in the application. The application is hidden so you can capture a window in another application or on your Desktop.


Select this option so the images scanned later will be calibrated according to the current calibration curves. Otherwise, there will be no calibration. This option is helpful when you do not want to use the scanner calibration but want to keep the current calibration setting unchanged.


Select the channel that you want to calibrate. The Gray channel is for gray mode scanning. The other channels are for color mode scanning. To adjust an individual channel, select R, G, or B. The RGB channel affects all three color components.


Drag the Highlight slider to adjusts the size of the highlight areas of the image. The slider has a range from -100% to 100%. Dragging the slider to the left makes the image darker. Dragging the slider to the right expands the highlight areas and increases the contrast in the midtone area.

Drag the Midtone slider to adjust the gamma value of the image's midtone areas. The slider has a range from -100% (very dark) to 100% (very light). Dragging the slider darkens or lightens the image without affecting the highlights or shadows.

Drag the Shadow slider to adjust the size of the shadow areas of the image. The slider has a range from -100% to 100%. Dragging the slider to the left darkens the image and increases the contrast in the midtone area. Dragging the slider to the right has the opposite effect.


Click Reset to set the current calibration curve to the No Change curve for the selected channel.


Select Add Title to print a caption on your image.

Select Add Frame to print a black frame around your image (you cannot change the color or width of the frame). Use the Add Frame option to design a colorful frame for your image.


Select Center Title if you want the caption centered on the page.

Select Center Photo to center the photo on the page.


Drag the slider to change the size of the image that you want to print on the page. This does not change the actual size of the image.


Enter the number of copies you want to print.


Click this button to open the Windows Printer dialog box. You can change the default printer, change the paper size, and so on.


Double-click here to open the Edit Text dialog box. Enter the text that you want to print with the photo. Click Font to change the font, font style, and font size. You can change the color of the font by changing the active color.


You can move the image around on the page. Move the cursor over the image, press the left mouse button, and drag the image to a new location.


Select this option to remap the output image according to the current calibration curves. Otherwise, there is no calibration. This option keeps the current calibration setting unchanged.


The Mapping Curve determines how the color/gray values are mapped for printing. By clicking and dragging inside the display box, you can draw your own curve.

In and Out shows the current position of the cursor in the mapping curve display box.


Select the channel you want to adjust. The Gray channel is for grayscale images. The other channels are for color images. To adjust an individual channel, select R, G, or B. The RGB channel affects all three color components.


Click this button to set the current calibration curve to No Change curve for the selected channel.


Click this button to even out the rough edges on the current mapping curve.


Click this button to adjust the gamma value of the curve.


Click this button to load previously saved mapping curve files (.cal extension). The Load Calibration Curve dialog box appears.


Click this button to save the mapping curve.


The preview area displays the image contained on the Clipboard. Use the scroll bar to see the rest of the image if the image is larger than the preview area or press the right mouse button to reduce the size of the image in the preview area. Press the left mouse button to make the image larger in the preview area.


If the button is enabled, click Import to import data from the Windows Clipboard to this Clipboard. Any image previously loaded in the Clipboard is replaced.

Click Export to export the Clipboard image to the Windows Clipboard to use the image in other Windows applications.


Click this button to save the Clipboard image as an image file. The Save As dialog box appears.


Click this button to load an image file directly onto the Clipboard.


Click this button to remove the image from the Clipboard.


This area is the Menu bar. The menus contain the file, editing, effects, and application options. Move the cursor over a menu in the menu bar and select an option from the list of menu options. Some of the menus have submenus from which you can choose other menu options.

To get help about a menu option, move the cursor over the menu option and press F1. A help topics appears.


The active image is the image that has focus. You can have more than one image open at a time. You can move the image around the Client Area.


The Brush Palette is used to define the size and shape of the editing tools. You can hide the Brush Palette or move it to another location on the desktop.


The Color Palette contains predefined colors for quick color selecting. You can hide the Color Palette or move it to another location on the desktop.


The Tools Palette contains twenty four tools and two color swatches for image editing. You can hide the Tools Palette or move it to another location on the desktop.


The Status Line displays additional information about the active image. It displays the following:

•	Viewing ratio (zoom in or zoom out status)

•	File size and file type

•	The tool that is selected on the Tools Palette, cursor coordinates, or file processing messages

•	Color values and additional help


Color Selection

If your monitor or video card cannot display 24-bit color, this dialog box cannot show the full range of possible colors. The available colors are arranged in a way so that you can get a good idea of how the colors look if you had 24-bit color.


When the dialog box first opens, it is in RGB color mode with the red spectrum selected. If you know the RGB color values of the color you want to select, enter them in the R, G, and B fields. Click OK to make that your active color.


Select H, S, or V to pick a color by its HSV values. Enter the color values in the H, S, and V fields. Click OK to make that your active color.

Tip:  If you are just browsing for a color, it is often helpful to click the H button to see the hues displayed like a rainbow in the sliding scale. You can click on the hue you want and then pick your color from the large field below the scale.


The sliding color scale and the field below it provide a good two-part system for in-depth color selection. It is easier to find the color you want by using the sliding scale to isolate the most important color characteristic and the field.

The RGB or HSV field that is selected indicates the color characteristic you are exploring. The scale shows the range of possible values for that characteristic. For example, if the R value is selected, the slider shows a range from black (no red) to bright red.

Drag the slider to different spots on the scale to change the amount of red in the current color selection and in the field.

The field shows all the possible colors you could choose if you were to keep the current red value and vary the other two values (green and blue). If the G button were currently selected, the field would show varying levels of red and blue; if the H button were selected, the field would show varying levels of saturation and brightness.


The Old color area shows the active color and the New color area shows the color selection you are making.


Example of a Stitched Image


The active image is the principal image. The secondary image is stitched to the principal image. The secondary image can be any image that is open and has the same data type as the principal image or you can select a secondary image from the Secondary list.


Select where to stitch the secondary image (Left, Right, Top, and Bottom) to the principal image.


Drag the Blend slider to set the amount of blending on the overlapped area. You can adjust the value from 0 to 100 (most blended).


The preview area displays the principal and secondary images. The stitch mark  that appears on each image determines the overlapping area of the two images.

To move a stitch mark [image], select the stitch mark and drag the mark to the position you want in the image. For better results, locate both stitch marks in areas with the same characteristics.


Use this button to magnify the images one step from the current view.


Use this button to reduce the images one step from the current view.


Use this button to adjust the location of the stitch marks on the two images for a perfect match. Before using this function, place the stitch marks fairly close to their destination.


This area displays the width, height, and resolution of the active image.


Select this option to keep the height-to-width ratio of the resized image. When you enter a new value for the height or width, the other dimension is adjusted automatically to maintain proportions.


Enter a new width and height for the image (measured in pixels) or enter a new WScale or Hscale (as a percentage of the original). Enter a new resolution.

Select Keep Aspect Ratio to maintain the height-to-width ratio of the resized image.


This area displays the width and height of the selection.


Enter a new width and height for the selection (measured in pixels) or enter a new WScale or Hscale (as a percentage of the original).


Drag the Brightness slider to the right (lighter) or to the left (darker).

Drag the Contrast slider to the right or to the left.


Select RGB to adjust all three color channels at the same time, or select R, G, or B to adjust only one color channel.


Drag the Hue slider to the left or right. Moving all the way to either side has the same effect, as if you were moving 180 degrees around a circle.

Drag the Saturation slider to change the saturation (from -100% (gray) to 100% (very intense colors)).


The shaded area in the display box is a histogram for the entire image or the selected area. The black line in the display box is the mapping curve. The histogram and mapping curve change as you drag the sliders.


Select RGB to adjust all three color channels at the same time, or select R, G, or B to adjust only one color channel.


Select this button to change the highlight or shadow functions in a way that expands the dynamic range of the image.


Drag the Highlight slider to adjust the size of the image's highlight area. Drag the bar to the left to make the image darker. Moving it to the right to expand the highlight areas and increases the contrast in the midtone area.

Drag the Midtone slider to adjust the gamma value of the image's midtone areas (from -100%(very dark) to 100%(very light)). Changing the midtones darkens or lightens the image without affecting the highlights or shadows.

Drag the Shadow slider to adjust the size of the image's shadow areas (from -100% to 100%). Dragging the slider to the left darkens the image and increases the contrast in the midtone area. Moving it to the right has the opposite effect.


Drag the Levels Per Channel slider (from 2 to 128).


Dithering options:

•	None converts darker pixels to black and brighter pixels to white.

•	Diffuse dithering produces a grainy film-like texture. Each pixel is evaluated for its gray-level value. If the value is above middle gray (128), the pixel is changed to white. If the value is below 128, the pixel is changed to black. Because pixels are usually not a pure value, the error is diffused throughout the image.

•	Pattern dithering organizes the gray levels into geometric configurations of black and white dots.


Using the Keyboard

You can use the keyboard shortcuts in the following table to access many functions that you access from menu options:

Key	Option
Ctrl+O	Open
Ctrl+F4	Close
Ctrl+S	Save
Ctrl+P	Print
Ctrl+Q	Exit
Ctrl+Z	Undo
Ctrl+Y	Redo
Ctrl+X	Cut
Ctrl+C	Copy
Ctrl+V	Paste
Delete	Clear
Ctrl+F	Fill
Ctrl+A	All
Ctrl+I	Invert
Ctrl+N	None
F2	Resample
F3	Brightness and Contrast
F4	Hue and Saturation
F5	Tone Adjustment
Ctrl+R	Show/Hide Rulers
Ctrl+W	Full Screen
Ctrl+T	Show/Hide Tools
Ctrl+L	Show/Hide Color Palette
Ctrl+B	Show/Hide Brush Palette
F1	Help Topics
Esc Key

Cancels time consuming operations, interrupts a slide show, and restores Full Screen mode to the previous window.

Scrolling Keys

You can use these keys in the following table to scroll through an image window when its scroll bars appear:

Key	Function
Up Arrow	Scrolls image up
Down Arrow	Scrolls image down
Left Arrow	Scrolls image left
Right Arrow	Scrolls image right
Page Up	Scrolls image up one page
Page Down	Scrolls image down one page
Ctrl+Page Up	Scrolls image left one page
Ctrl+Page Down	Scrolls image right one page
Other Shortcuts

Situation	Function
Shift + Left Button Down
Selecting tool in use	Combines the existing mask with the current selection when dragging the mouse
Slide Show active	Reduces the current slide view
Full Screen active	Reduces the current image view
Zoom tool selected	Reduces the current image view
Clone tool selected	Selects the Clone source
Text tool selected	Selects the active color
Stamp tool selected	Selects the active color
Gradient Fill tool selected	Selects the active color
Bucket Fill tool selected	Selects the active color
Airbrush tool selected	Selects the active color
Paintbrush tool selected	Selects the active color
Pen tool selected	Selects the active color
Ctrl + Left Button Down
Cursor in the selected area	Ready to move the selected area as using the Area Move tool
Ctrl + Arrow
Cursor on active image	Moves the selected area one pixel up, down, left, or right when pressing the arrow key once.

Ctrl + Plus Key (+) key on the number pad

Cursor on active image	Zooms in the active image one magnification

Ctrl + Minus Key (-) key on the number pad

Cursor on active image	Zooms out the active image one magnification


Using Palettes

You can open the following palettes:

•	 Tools Palette

The Tools Palette contains twenty four tools and two color swatches for image editing.

•	 Color Palette

The Color Palette contains predefined colors for quick color selection.

•	 Brush Palette

The Brush Palette is used to define the size and shape of the editing tools.

You can move the palettes to any location. Move the cursor over the title bar, press the left mouse button, and drag the palette to a new location.

You can show or hide all of the palettes. To show or hide a palette, select the palette from the View menu or use the keyboard shortcut. You can hide a palette by double-clicking the title bar of the palette.


Using the Tools Palette

The Tools Palette contains tools for selecting, viewing, drawing, painting, retouching, and editing images. It also displays color swatches of the active color and the alternative color.

To show or hide the Tools Palette, select the Show/Hide Tools Palette option from the View menu, or press Ctrl+T. You also can double-click the title bar of the palette to hide the palette. If the palette is displayed when you exit the application, it appears in the same location the next time you open the application.

To move the palette, move the cursor over the title bar, press the left mouse button, and drag the palette to where you want.

To find out what a tool does, place the cursor over the tool button, and a brief description of the tool appears on the Status Line at the bottom of the window.

To use a tool, move the cursor over the tool and press the left mouse button.

Some of the tools have options that you can modify to change the behavior of the tool. To change the tool's options, double-click the tool button. A dialog box opens that contains options that you can change.

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Using the Color Palette

Using the Brush Palette


Using the Color Palette

The Color Palette contains a sample of colors (a color table). The colors in the palette change depending on the type of the image:

•	If the image is a 24-bit RGB True color image, the palette contains a sampling of the millions of colors you can use.

•	If the image is a grayscale image, it contains all 256 gray levels.

•	If the image is a 16- or 256-color indexed image, it shows all the colors in the image's color lookup table.

•	If the image is a 1-bit black and white image, the palette displays black and white.

To show or hide the Color Palette, select the Show/Hide Color Palette option from the View menu, or press Ctrl+L. You also can double-click the title bar of the palette to hide the palette. If the Color Palette is hidden when you exit the application, the palette is not displayed the next time you open the application.

To move the palette, move the cursor over the title bar, press the left mouse button, and drag the palette to where you want.

The Status Line displays the RGB (or HSV) color value of the selected color. When you find a color you like, click the color chip to make it the active color on the Tools Palette.

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Color Swatches

Eyedropper Tool

Using the Tools Palette

Using the Brush Palette


Using the Brush Palette

The Brush Palette controls the shape, size and the speed of the Paintbrush or Pen tools.

To show or hide the Brush Palette, select the Show/Hide Brush Palette option from the View menu, or press Ctrl+B. You also can double-click the title bar of the palette to hide the palette. If the Brush Palette is hidden when you exit the application, the palette is not displayed the next time you open the application.

To move the palette, move the cursor over the title bar, press the left mouse button, and drag the palette to where you want.

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Using the Tools Palette

Using the Color Palette


Opening Images

There are several ways to open images:

•	Use the File>New option to create a new image file.

•	Use the File>Open option to open existing image files.

•	Use the File>Capture option to open images from other Windows applications.

•	Use File>Acquire to get images from hardware devices like scanners and digital cameras.

•	Use the Edit>Clipboard option to paste an image from the Clipboard.

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Creating a New Image

Opening a File

Capturing Images

Acquiring Images

Using the Clipboard


Creating a New Image

Use the New option to create an untitled image file.

To create a new image:

1.	Select New from the File menu.

The New dialog box appears.

2.	Select a Data Format.

3.	Select a unit of measurement.

4.	Enter a width, height, and a resolution.

Note:  The higher the resolution, the larger the size of the file.

5.	Click OK.

An image file in the active color appears. The image does not have a title.

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Opening a File

Acquiring Images


Opening a File

Use the Open option to open an existing image file.

You can open multiple image files or have many views of an image file displayed on the window at the same time.

To open a file:

1.	Select Open from the File menu.

The Open dialog box appears.

2.	Select the file you want to open. Use the options on the Open dialog box to find the file.

3.	Click Open.

If the file you selected is in PCD format, the Photo CD options dialog box appears. Select a Data Type (24-bit RGB or 8-bit Grayscale) and a Resolution, and click OK to open the PCD image. Select a higher resolution if you need to print the image and a lower resolution if you are going to display the image online (for example, on a Web page).

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Saving Images


Saving Images

Use the Save and Save As options to save your image when you are done making changes. It also is a good idea to save your files periodically.

Some file formats may compress the image or give you the option to compress the image. There are two types of compression:

•	Lossy (higher compression and smaller file size, but loss of image information)

•	Lossless (minimal compression and larger file size (for example, LZW compression))

If you plan to edit an image later, do not save the image using a lossy compression file format.

To save an image:	Description
With the same file name and in the same file format	Select Save from the File menu.
With a different file name or in a different file format	1. Select Save As from the File menu.  The Save As dialog box appears.  2. Select the folder where you want to save the file. 3. Select a file format from the Save File as Type list, if needed.  If you select JPG, a slider appears for specifying compression quality. Higher quality allows less compression.  4. Enter a different file name, if needed. 5. Click Save.


Creating an Album

Use the Open Album option to organize related image files in groups called albums. Albums store descriptions, image information, and display thumbnails. Albums are stored in the Albums folder with a .abm file extension.

You can create different albums for each set of image files you work with. For example, if you are working on architectural images for one project and marine images for another, you can create an album for each set of images. By viewing the album's thumbnails, you can quickly select and open the images that are most appropriate for your current task.

To open an album:

1.	Select Open Album from the File menu.

The Album dialog box appears. Use the scroll bar to scroll through the thumbnails.

2.	Select an album from the Album list, or select New Album from the list to create a new album.

3.	Double-click a thumbnail to open the image.

4.	Click Exit to close the Album dialog box.

Note: You can add the active image to an album without opening the album. Select Add to Album from the File menu and select the album to which you want to add the image.


Creating a Slide Show

Use the Slide Show option to create a slide show of your favorite images or to create a slide that describes a product for your business.

To create a slide show:

1.	Select Slide Show from the File menu.

The Slide Show dialog box appears.

2.	Select an album from the Album list.

3.	Select Transition Effect to see random transitions between images.

4.	Select Auto Loops if you want the slide show to continue until you press Esc to stop the slide show.

5.	Enter the number of seconds to set the time delay between images.

6.	Click OK to start the slide show.

Note:  Press Enter to display the next image without waiting for the delay.

7.	Press Esc to stop the slide show.

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Full Screen Option


Capturing Images

Use the Capture option to capture graphics, images, or text displayed in other Window's applications or on your Desktop.

Note:  The quality of the captured image is device dependent. Use the correct Windows display driver for the best capture result.

Tip:  Use Alt+Tab to switch between applications.

To capture a window:

1.	Open the application window that you want to capture.

2.	Close or minimize other application windows that might be overlapping the target window.

3.	Select Capture from the File menu.

The Capture dialog box appears.

4.	Select the Target.

If you select Desktop as the Target, the entire desktop is captured automatically without further action after you click OK.

5.	Select the Hide option to hide the image editing application during capture.

6.	Click OK.

The Capture cursor appears.

7.	Move the cursor to the window you want to capture and press the left mouse button.

The window is captured and is displayed as a new image file.


Acquiring Images

Use the Select Source and Acquire options to get an image from a TWAIN device connected to your computer.

Note:  You must make sure the device driver is installed for the device you are trying to use and you must connect the device to the computer before you turn on your computer.

You must select a source before you try to acquire an image.

To get an image:

1.	Select Acquire from the File menu.

2.	Select Select Source from the Acquire menu.

The Select Source dialog box appears.

3.	Select the device from the Sources: list and click Select.

4.	Select Acquire from the File menu.

5.	Select Acquire from the Acquire menu.

The window for the selected device appears. Refer to the instructions for the selected device for more information about how to acquire an image.

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Calibrating a Scanner


Calibrating a Scanner

Use the Scanner Calibration option to create scanner calibration curves for later scanning. This is an easier way to adjust the curve instead of adjusting a general mapping curve.

The Scanner Calibration is used to correct the nonlinear response of the brightness value caused during the scanning procedure. By preadjusting the highlights, midtones, and shadows of the scanned images, you can save a lot of editing time.

To change the scanner calibration:

1.	Select Acquire from the File menu.

2.	Select Scanner Calibration from the Acquire menu.

The Scanner Calibration dialog box appears.

3.	Deselect Enable Scanner Calibration.

4.	Select Acquire from the Acquire menu and scan a sample image that has wide range of colors or gray shades.

5.	Repeat steps 1 and 2.

6.	Select the Channel you want to calibrate (Gray for Grayscale image calibration or RGB, R, G, or B for color image calibration).

7.	Drag the Highlight, Midtone, and Shadow sliders, as needed.

8.	Select Enable Scanner Calibration, to use the current calibration curve for subsequent scanning.

9.	Click OK.

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Printing Images

Use the Print options to print images:

•	Print lets you add a title and a frame to your image.

•	Printer Setup lets you to change the default printer, change page sizes, the number of copies, and so on.

•	The Printer Calibration option calibrates the output of images. Without printer calibration, printed images usually are different from the images you see on the screen.

To print an image:

1.	Make sure the image you want to print is active.

2.	Select Print from the File menu.

3.	Select Print from the Print menu.

The Print dialog box appears.

4.	Select Add Title to add a caption. Double-click the title box on the preview area to add the text. The text appears in the active color.

5.	Select Add Frame to print a black frame around the image.

Use the Add Frame option to add a frame in a different color.

6.	Select Center Photo to print the image in the center of the paper.

7.	Select Center Title to center the text horizontally on the printed page.

8.	Drag the Width and Height slider to change the size of the image that prints on the page.

This does not change the actual size of the image.

9.	Select and drag the image to reposition your image on the page.

10.	Enter the number of copies.

This option is not available if your printer driver does not support multiple printing.

11.	Click Printer Setup, if needed.

12.	Click Print to start printing.

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Calibrating the Printer


Calibrating the Printer

Use Printer Calibration to create the printer calibration curves, and enable or disable the printer calibration.

Calibrating a color printer can be complex. Here we provide you a general mapping curve for printer calibration.

To create printer calibration curves:

1.	Select Print from the File menu.

2.	Select Printer Calibration from the Print menu.

The Printer Calibration dialog box appears.

3.	Select Gray for the Grayscale image calibration, or select RGB, R, G, or B for color image calibration.

4.	Adjust the mapping curve by clicking the Gamma button, Load button, or by drawing your own curve.

5.	Select Enable Printer Calibration to use the calibration curves.

6.	Click OK.

7.	Print your image.

8.	Repeat steps 3 through 7 until you are satisfied with the results.

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Editing Images

There are several tools and options that you can use to edit a selection area. You can cut or copy a selection and paste it to other selected areas in either the same image or other image files. You can move the selected area anywhere within the image by using the Image Move tool, or move a mask using the Mask Move tool.

You can also change the masking mode so that new selections are added to or subtracted from the current selection.

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Using the Clipboard

Selecting and Masking Images


Selecting and Masking Images

The selected area (or selection) of an image is the area that is surrounded by the marquee (mask). The marquee is a dashed moving line that highlights the selected area. The selected area is the only area of the image where edits have an effect. The mask protects the unselected area from changes.

There are several tools on the Tools Palette that you can use to select a rectangular area, an elliptical area, or an area drawn freehand. You can make a selection based on the color of an area (use the Magic Wand tool).

You can copy a selection from the image to the Clipboard. You then can use the selection in another image or another application.

To use the Mask tool:

1.	Select All from the Mask menu.

2.	To remove the mask, select None from the Mask menu.

3.	To discard a mask and all changes that have been made in it, use the Trash Can tool.

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Mask Menu

Rectangle Select Tool

Ellipse Select Tool

Freehand Select Tool

Magic Wand Tool


Using the Clipboard

The Clipboard is a temporary image storage area that you can use to transfer data between different images. Use the Cut, Copy, and Paste options on the Edit menu to copy a selection to the Clipboard and then paste the Clipboard image into another image.

To copy a selection to the Clipboard:

1.	Select Clipboard from the File menu.

The Clipboard dialog box appears.

2.	Do any of the following:

•	Click Save to save the image on the Clipboard in a file.

•	Click Load to open another image.

•	Click Clear to remove the image on the Clipboard.

•	Click Import (if enabled) to import data from the Windows Clipboard.

•	 Click Export to save the image on the Clipboard to a file.

3.	Click OK.

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Editing Images


Stitching Images Together

Use the Stitch option to merge two or more images into one image.

The images that you want to stitch together must be the same data type (either RGB true color or 8-bit grayscale).

To stitch two images together:

1.	Open the images that you want to stitch together.

The active image is the principal image and the other image is the secondary image.

2.	Select Stitch from the Edit menu.

The Stitch dialog box appears.

3.	Select the location of the secondary image (Left, Right, Top, or Bottom).

4.	Drag the Blend slider to determine how seamless the two images are blended together. The higher the number, the more blended are the images.

5.	Select and drag the stitch marks [image] on each image to determine the location on the image where you want the images to be merged.

For a more precise adjustment, click Zoom+ to magnify the images.

6.	Click Adjust to align the stitch marks perfectly.

7.	Click OK.

The stitched image appears in a new image window.


Resampling Images

Use the Resample option to change the width, height, and resolution of the entire image.

To resample the image:

1.	Select Resample from the Transform menu or press F2.

The Resample dialog box appears.

2.	Select Keep Aspect Ratio to maintain the height-to-width ratio of the resized image.

3.	Enter values for Width (or WScale) and Height (or Hscale).

4.	Enter a Resolution.

5.	Click OK.

The resized image appears in another image window.

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Resizing an Image


Resizing an Image

This option adjusts the width and height of the selected area.

Note:  This option is not available if there is no selected area on the image.

To resize an image:

1.	Select the area on the image that you want to resize.

2.	Select Resize from the Transform menu.

The Resize dialog box appears.

3.	Select Keep Aspect Ratio to maintain the height-to-width ratio of the resized image area.

4.	Enter values for Width (or WScale) and Height (or Hscale).

5.	Click OK.

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Resample Option

Transform Tool


Changing the Brightness and Contrast

Use the Brightness and Contrast option to change the brightness and contrast of the entire image or a selected area.

Note the following:

•	The Brightness and Contrast option is not available if the file is an indexed color image and has a selected area, or the file is a 1-bit black and white image.

•	The Tone Adjustment option also lets you control the brightness and contrast of your image. It gives you finer control over gradations of color and grayness that are affected.

To change the brightness and contrast:

1.	Select the area you want to change, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Brightness and Contrast from the Enhance menu or press F3.

The Brightness and Contrast dialog box appears.

3.	Select a Channel (RGB, R, G, or B).

4.	Drag the Brightness slider to the right to lighten the image or to the left to darken the image.

5.	Drag the Contrast slider to the right to sharpen the image or to the left to blur the image.

6.	Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the result is satisfactory.

7.	Click OK.

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Changing the Tone Adjustment

Brighten/Darken Tool


Changing the Tone Adjustment

Use the Tone Adjustment option to selectively lighten and darken the highlights, midtones, and shadows of the entire image or selected area. Adjusting the highlights, midtones and shadows affects the contrast of the image. The Tone Adjustment option is similar to the Brightness and Contrast option, but it offers more control.

Note:  The Tone Adjustment option is not available if the file is an indexed color image and has a selected area, or the file is a black and white image.

To change midtones and highlights:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Tone Adjustment from the Enhance menu or press F5.

The Tone Adjustment dialog box appears.

3.	Select the Channel you want to change (RGB, Red, Green, or Blue).

4.	Drag the Highlight slider to the right to lighten the bright area or to the left (darken the bright area).

5.	Drag the Midtone slider to the right to lighten the midtones of the image or to the left to darken them.

6.	Drag the Shadow slider to the left to darken the shadows or to the right to create the opposite effect.

7.	Repeat steps 3 through 6 until the result is satisfactory.

8.	Click OK.

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Changing the Brightness and Contrast


Changing the Hue and Saturation

Use the Hue and Saturation option to adjust the hue and saturation of the image or the selected area of the image.

Hue describes color based on a color wheel containing all the colors of the visible spectrum. Adjusting the hue changes the color in the image or the selected area to new colors around the color wheel. All the colors in the image or selected area are shifted by the same degree around the wheel.

The saturation control adjusts the intensity of the colors in the image. Adjusting hue and saturation for an image are similar to tuning the tint and color on a TV.

Note:  Hue and Saturation is not available when the file is an indexed color image and has a selected area, or the file is a grayscale (or black and white) image.

To change the hue and saturation:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Hue and Saturation from the Enhance menu or press F4.

The Hue and Saturation dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Hue slider to the right or to the left to change the hue of your image.

4.	Drag the Saturation slider to the right to increase color intensity or to the left to reduce color intensity.

5.	Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the result is satisfactory.

6.	Click OK.

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Changing the Brightness and Contrast

Tone Adjustment Option


Using the Color Reduction Option

Use the Color Reduction option to reduce the number of color and or gray brightness levels in the image. Pixels are mapped to the new value that is the closest.

Note:  The Color Reduction option is not available if the file is an indexed color image and has a selected area, or if it is a black and white image.

To use the Color Reduction option:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Color Reduction from the Enhance menu.

The Color Reduction dialog box appears.

3.	Select the Channel you want to change (RGB, R, G, or B).

4.	Drag the Levels Per Channel slider to the right or left.

5.	Click OK.

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Threshold Option


Changing the Threshold

Use the Threshold option to give the grayscale or the color image the highest possible contrast in black and white with a threshold control. All pixels lighter than the specified threshold value are set to 255 (white). All pixels darker than the threshold value are set to 0 (black).

Note:  The Threshold option is not available when the file is an indexed color image and has a selected area, or the file is a black and white image.

To change the threshold:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Threshold from the Enhance menu.

The Threshold dialog box appears.

3.	Drag the Threshold Level slider to set the threshold value.

4.	Repeat step 3 until the result is satisfactory.

5.	Click OK.

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Using the Color Reduction Option


Using Special Filters to Improve Image Quality

Use the following Special Filters to improve image quality:

•	Maximum

Examines the area around a pixel and changes its brightness value to the brightest in the area. This filter increases the size of the bright areas and shrink the shadows. It also blurs the image.

•	Median

Examines the area around a pixel and changes its brightness value to the median in the area. This filter decreases the noise in the picture and blurs the image.

•	Minimum

Examines the area around a pixel and changes its brightness value to the darkest in the area. This gives an effect similar to lowering the brightness control by increasing the size of the shadows and shrinking the bright areas. It also blurs the image.

•	Add noise

Makes your image noisier by replacing some of the pixels in your image with pixels of random colors or grayscale.

•	Find contour

Traces the edges of color and grayscale images with lines of the particular color channel responsible for the edge. The rest of the image appears in black.

•	Solarization

Blends the image and its negative together. The effect makes the images look as if they have been partially exposed while developing.

•	Logarithm

Applies a logarithm to the mapping curve of the active image, which makes the image brighter.


Using Sharpen Filters to Improve Image Quality

Use the Sharpen Filters to improve image quality by sharpening the image. To sharpen the image more selectively, use the Sharpen Tool.

The Sharpen Lightly, Sharpen, and Sharpen Heavily options are progressively stronger filters that increase the contrast between adjacent pixels in the image where there are significant color shifts.

The Sharpen Horizontally and Sharpen Vertically filters let you sharpen the image horizontally or vertically. These options are helpful if you want to sharpen lines that move in a particular direction across the screen.


Using Smooth Filters to Improve Image Quality

Use the Smooth Filters to improve image quality. The Smooth Filters decrease the contrast between adjacent pixels in the entire active image or the selected area. The effect blurs and softens the edges between objects in the image. To blur the image more selectively, use the Smooth Tool.

The Blur Lightly, Blur, and Blur Heavily options are slightly stronger options that decrease the contrast between adjacent pixels in the parts of the image where there are significant color shifts. The effects are similar to the Average filter, but you have three choices instead of one.

To use the Average option:

1.	Select the area you want to modify, or make sure no area is selected to change the entire image.

2.	Select Smooth Filters from the Enhance menu.

3.	Select Average from the Smooth Filters menu.

The Average dialog box appears.

4.	Drag the Square Size slider.

The Square Size option determines the size of the sampling area around each pixel (from 2 (for a 2 x 2 square) to 32 (for a 32 x 32 square)).

5.	Repeat step 4 until the result is satisfactory.

Note:  Because of the compact size of the preview box, the effect may appear stronger on the preview box than on the modified image. Adjust accordingly.

6.	Click OK.


Creating Special Effects

	There are many different ways to add effects to your images. You can add effects to the entire image or to selected areas on the image.  Special effect filters can convert ordinary images into interesting, artistic creations. There are many filters that you can use to create special effects. A filter creates one type of visual effect with variable intensity that you can control. The best way to understand these effects is to try them out.  The special effect filters only work with 24-bit RGB true color and 8-bit grayscale images. You cannot apply special effects to GIF-formatted files (save the file in another file format).
	Fine Art Effects
	Liquid Effects
	Tiling Effects
	Miscellaneous Effects


Oil Painting Effect


Sketch Effect


Film Grain Effect


Splash Liquid Effect


Melting Liquid Effect


Ripple Liquid Effect


Wrinkle Liquid Effect


3D Grid Tiling Effect


Mosaic Tiling Effect


Emboss Effect


Motion Blur Effect


Fisheye Effect


Cone Effect


Sphere Effect


Whirlpool Effect


Spiral Effect


Cylinder Effect


Ribbon Effect


Converting Image Data Types

The following data types are supported:

•	1-bit black and white

•	8-bit grayscale

•	4-bit indexed color (16 color)

•	8-bit indexed color (256 color)

•	24-bit RGB true color

Note the following:

•	The Status Line display the data type of the current image.

•	The number of bits per pixel are different for different data types. This number determines the number of colors or shades that can be represented in the image. The more information stored in the file, the larger the file and the more realistic the image appears.

A pixel with a color depth of 1 has two possible values: black and white. A pixel with a color depth of 8 has 256 possible values and a pixel with a color depth of 24 has about 16 million possible values.

•	Some of the tools may not work, depending on the type of image. You may need to convert a 24-bit RGB true color image to an indexed color image so that the image can be used by other applications or so it can be displayed on low-resolution systems.

On the other hand, because the 24-bit RGB true color type retains the maximum amount of a color image information, you might want to convert an indexed image to this type so that you can use most of the functions and tools for editing.

You may want to convert an image for stylistic reasons. You can convert a color image to grayscale for stylistic effect, for example, or convert a grayscale image to a color image so you add tints to the image.

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Converting an Image to 1-bit Black-White

Converting an Image to 8-bit Grayscale

Converting an Image to 4-bit Index 16 Color

Converting an Image to 8-bit Index 256 Color

Converting an Image to 24-bit RGB True Color


Using the Transform Options

The Transform menu contains options for resampling, flipping, rotating, distorting, or resizing images.

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Using the Transform Tool

Transform Menu Options


Making Color Corrections

Image captured with scanners and other devices often do not perfectly represent the original. For example, if a scanner is not calibrated properly, a scanned photo can appear off-color. You can use the Enhance menu options to correct the computer image to better represent the original or even improve upon the quality of the original.

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Using the Brightness and Contrast Option

Using the Hue and Saturation Option

Using the Tone Adjustment Option

Using the Brighten/Darken Tool


Working With Colors

It is important to understand color concepts and how to select colors. Millions of Colors are created by mixing three basic colors:

•	Red

•	Green

•	Blue

This is the basis of the RGB color model. The model uses three color channels (R, G, B). Every pixel in the image is a mixture of these three channels. Each color channel can have a value of 0 to 255. A value of 0 means that the channel has no intensity and has no effect on the color of the pixel.

The HSV color model describes colors with channels for hue (H), saturation (S), and brightness (V). Hue describes colors based on a special color wheel containing all colors of the spectrum and can have values from 0 to 360. Saturation describes the intensity of the color and can be any number from 0 (gray) to 255 (very colorful). Brightness describes the lightness/darkness of the color and has values from 0 (black) to 255 (white).

At the bottom of the Tools Palette, there are two swatches that display the active color (in front), and the alternative color (behind the active color). The active color is available for most options and tools; the alternative color is used with the active color when applying the Gradient Fill effect.

There are several ways to change the active color:

•	Use the Eyedropper tool to pick the color directly from your image.

•	Select the color from the Color Palette.

•	Double-click a color swatch at the bottom of the Tools Palette to open the Color selection dialog box, which gives you precise control over the color values. This dialog box gives you many color selection options, including RGB and HSV color systems.

You can use these same methods to pick grays for a grayscale image.

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Magic Wand Tool


Using the Painting Tools

The Tools Palette contains tools for drawing, painting, and retouching images.

Almost every tool has a few options that change the way it acts. To look at or change a tool's options, double-click the tool button. A dialog box appears.

Note:  If a tool does not create any effects, make sure that you are not using that tool outside of the mask. If there is a mask on the image, check the tool settings and the active and alternative color selections. Also, make sure that the image you are trying to edit is the active image.


Tools: Airbrush Tool
 Airbrush Tool

Use the Airbrush tool to simulate the effect of an artist's airbrush.

To use the Airbrush tool:

1.	Double-click the Airbrush tool button to open the Airbrush Option dialog box.

a.	Drag the Transparency slider to change the transparency of the Airbrush color (0% is opaque).

b.	Drag the Rate of Flow slider to adjust the speed of the brush.

c.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette options to change the shape and speed of the airbrush, if needed.

3.	Move the cursor over the selected area of the image, press and hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse over the area to which you want to apply color.

You can slowly add layers of the active color on top of areas where you click and drag. For a stronger effect, drag back and forth over the area several times.

4.	Release the mouse button when you are done applying the color.

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Paintbrush Tool

Pen Tool


Tools: Area Move Tool
 Area Move Tool

Use the Area Move tool to move the mask and a copy of the contents of the mask. The copy is a floating selection, so you can move the copy as many times as you want without changing the image.

This tool is not available if there is no current selection.

To move the mask and its contents:

1.	Select an area of your image.

2.	Select the Area Move tool button on the Tools Palette.

3.	Move the cursor over the selection, press the left mouse button and drag the mask and its contents to a new location. Release the mouse button when the selection is in the new location.

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Mask Move Tool


Tools: Brighten/Darken Tool
 Brighten/Darken Tool

Use the Brighten/Darken tool to brighten or darken an area on your image

To brighten or darken an area on your image:

1.	Double-click the Brighten/Darken tool button to open the Brightness Option dialog box.

a.	Drag the Brightness slider to change the brightness (a positive number) or the darkness (a negative number).

b.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette to change the shape of the brush.

You can change the shape and speed of the brush, or design your own brush shape.

3.	Move the cursor to the area you want to brighten or darken, press and hold the left mouse button as you drag the mouse over the area.

The cursor changes to an arrow with a white star when brightening and changes to an arrow with a black star when darkening.

4.	Release the mouse button when you are done.


Tools: Bucket Fill Tool
 Bucket Fill Tool

Use the Bucket Fill tool to select an area based on color similarity and add the active color to it. It is like the Magic Wand tool, but after you make the selection, the tool fills the selected area with the active color.

To use the Bucket Fill tool:

1.	Double click the Bucket Fill tool button to open the Bucket Fill Option dialog box.

a.	Drag the Transparency slider to change transparency of the active color in the bucket tool (the higher the number, the more transparent the fill).

b.	Drag the Color Similarity slider to set the amount of contiguous color to fill. The higher the number, the more area that gets filled.

Unlike the Magic Wand tool, you cannot separate the red, green, and blue color values. The similarity setting is the same for all three values.

c.	Click OK.

2.	Move the cursor over the area you want to fill and press the left mouse button.

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Gradient Fill Tool

Magic Wand Tool

Fill Color Option


Tools: Clone Tool
 Clone Tool

Use the Clone tool to duplicate one part of your image in another part of the image. For example, you can add a third eye in the middle of someone's forehead if you clone one of the existing eyes.

One of the most powerful aspects of the Clone Tool is that you can clone between images. Just set your source in one image, switch to the other image, and clone. You also can select the Use Clipboard feature on the options dialog box to use the image on the Clipboard as the source for your next cloning operation.

To clone part of an image:

1.	Double-click the Clone tool button to open the Clone Option dialog box.

a.	Drag the Transparency slider to change the transparency of the cloned areas. The default is 0%.

b.	Select Soft Edge to make the edge of the cloned area softer for a better visual match with the existing image.

c.	Select Use Clipboard to use the current clipboard image as the source for the next cloning operation. This option is not available if there is no image on the Clipboard.

The location of the source point is hard to determine for Clipboard cloning because you cannot see the plus sign on the Clipboard, and you cannot define a new source point by clicking the right mouse button on the clipboard. The clipboard source point is located at the same coordinates as the last source point you used (even if the last source point was not in the same image as the Clipboard image). If this is the first time you have used the Clone Tool since you started the program, the clipboard source point is located at the coordinates (0,0) (the very top left corner).

d.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette to change the shape of the brush.

You can change the shape and speed of the brush, or design your own brush shape.

3.	Move the cursor over the area you want to clone (for example, an eye) and press the right mouse button.

This determines the source of the cloning. A plus sign (+) appears at that location for reference.

4.	Move the cursor to the area where you want to clone the image (for example, on the forehead). Press and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse (for example, in the middle of the forehead). Release the mouse button when you are done.

Dragging too wildly can deposit more than you wanted to clone (for example, a nose on the image's left eye and an eyebrow on the hairline). Also, each time you release the mouse button and press it again, you are indicating that you want to make another clone in the current location.

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Pen Tool

Revert Tool


Tools: Crop Tool
 Crop Tool

Use the Crop tool to copy the current selection from your image and create a new image. The original image remains unchanged.

For example, select the sun in your landscape image and then select the Crop tool. A new, smaller image window that only contains the sun appears.


Tools: Eyedropper Tool
 Eyedropper Tool

Use the Eyedropper tool to make the color you select on the image the active color. The Status Line displays the RGB color value of the selected color. You can select RGB or HSV colors with the Eyedropper.

Tip:  Make sure that the active color visually matches the color you want after using this tool. For example, an orange flower can contain some red and some yellow.

To change the Eyedropper options:

1.	Double-click the Eyedropper tool button.

The Color Option dialog box appears.

2.	Select RGB or HSV.

3.	Click OK.

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Using the Color Palette


Tools: Ellipse Select Tool
 Ellipse Select Tool

Use the Ellipse Select tool to make elliptical or oval-shaped selections or create elliptical shapes.

To make an elliptical selection:

1.	Double-click the Ellipse Select tool button to define selection options. You can select one or more of the options on the dialog box.

a.	Select Circle to make a circular selection.

b.	Select Draw From Center to draw the selection from the center of the area you want to select.

Make sure the cursor is at the center of the area you want to select.

c.	Select Size Fixed to make a selection in a fixed size. Enter a width and a height.

If you also selected the Circle option, the Width and Height fields must be equal.

d.	Click OK.

2.	Move the cursor over the image, press the left mouse button, and drag the mouse until the ellipse or circle covers the area you want to select. Release the mouse button when you are done making the selection.

The Status Line displays the cursor position and the size of the selected area.

To make multiple selections, press and hold the Shift key while you make the second selection.

3.	To remove the mask, press the left mouse button (but do not drag) anywhere on the image, or select None from the Mask menu.

To create an elliptical shape, use the Bucket Fill tool to fill the shape with the active color.

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Rectangle Select Tool

Freehand Select Tool

Magic Wand Select Tool


Tools: Freehand/Polygon Select Tool
 Freehand/Polygon Select Tool

Use the Freehand Select tool to create irregularly-shaped or polygonal selections or shapes.

Note:  The stamp tool has a template feature that makes some polygonal selections easier.

To make an irregular selection:

1.	Select the Freehand Select tool button on the Tools Palette.

2.	Move the cursor over the image, press the left mouse button, and drag the mouse until the you have finished selecting the area.

The Status Line displays the cursor position and the size of the selected area.

To make a polygonal selection - like a star or an octagon - you only need to click the mouse on the points of the polygon, in a connect-the-dots fashion. By using a combination of these two techniques, you can create a selection that is partly polygonal and partly irregular.

3.	Double-click the left mouse button when you are done making the selection.

Most people find it easier to end it where they started. If you do not double-click where you started, the selection is completed with straight lines.

To create a polygonal shape, use the Bucket Fill tool to fill the shape with the active color.

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Rectangle Select Tool

Ellipse Select Tool

Magic Wand Tool


Tools: Grabber Tool
 Grabber Tool

Use the Grabber tool to adjust the position of your image in the image window. The image must be larger than the size of the image window (zoom in on your image).

This does not affect your image in any way; it only adjusts your view of the image.

To pan around your image:

1.	Select the Grabber tool.

2.	Move the cursor over the image (the cursor turns into a hand).

3.	Press the left mouse button and drag the image in any direction to find the area of the image at which you want to look.

It is more convenient than using the scroll bars because you can use the Grabber tool to move at any angle with one quick mouse movement.

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Zoom Tool


Tools: Gradient Fill Tool
 Gradient Fill Tool

Use the Gradient Fill tool to fill the current mask or the entire image with a gradient from the alternative color to the active color. A gradient is a transition from one color to another, like a rainbow.

To add a gradient fill:

1.	Select an active color and an alternative color.

2.	Double-click the Gradient Fill tool to open the Fill Gradient Option dialog box.

a.	Select a Color Model (RGB or HSV).

HSV creates a rainbow-like transition between the colors.

b.	Select a Transition (Soft or Hard).

c.	Drag the Transparency slider to the right to make the gradation more transparent.

d.	Drag the Color Sweep slider to to choose multiple gradients.

If you set the Color Sweep value to 3, the transition occurs between the alternative color and active color. However, right after changing to the active color, it transitions back to the alternative color, and then back to the active color, for a total of three bands of changing colors.

e.	Select a Gradient Style from the list. The default is linear, a line-by-line gradient style.

f.	Click OK.

3.	Select the area in which you want to add the gradation (for example, draw a rectangle). If you do not make a selection, the gradation is applied to the entire image.

4.	Move the cursor over the point from which you want to start the gradation, press the left mouse button and drag the mouse. Release the mouse button when the cursor is where you want to end the gradation.

The further you drag the mouse, the more gradual the transition is between colors in the gradation. The direction of the gradation follows the direction in which you drag the mouse.

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Fill Color Option

Bucket Fill Tool


Tools: Magic Wand Tool
 Magic Wand Tool

Use the Magic Wand tool to select an area of your image based on the color similarity or the threshold. In grayscale and black and white images, the Magic Wand selects regions of similar darkness. The smaller the similarity value, the smaller the selection area.

For example, if your image is a landscape with a blue sky, you can use the Magic Wand tool to select the sky without selecting the white clouds. Then you can apply various effects to change the color of the sky.

To use the magic wand:

1.	Double-click the Magic Wand tool button on the Tools Palette to change the selection settings.

a.	Select Contiguous Area Only to select a contiguous area of your image based on color similarity. In other words, to select all the blue in the sky, but not select the blue ball that is in the middle of the meadow.

b.	Select Similarity (the default) to select the color you want and all colors that are similar to that color.

Adjust the similarity degree by moving the R, G, and B sliders. The higher the number, the greater the number of colors that are selected.

c.	Select Threshold to categorize all the pixels in your image into pixels that have RGB values that are all greater than the threshold settings and pixels that have values equal to or less than the threshold settings. (A pixel with red and green values greater than the respective threshold settings but a blue value below the threshold blue value would fall into the less than category.) The Magic Wand selects the color you want and all colors that are in the same threshold category as the color you selected.

d.	Drag the RGB sliders to set the threshold values.

e.	Click OK.

2.	Move the cursor over the area on the image you want to select and press the left mouse button.

Press and hold down the Shift key, to add the Magic Wand tool selection to another selection.

Because some parts of the sky color are lighter than others, you may end up just selecting part of the sky. If your image also includes a blue lake close to the sky, you may end up selecting the sky and the lake, unless you selected the Contiguous Area Only option on the Magic Wand Option dialog box.

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Rectangle Select Tool

Ellipse Select Tool

Freehand Select Tool


Tools: Mask Move Tool
 Mask Move Tool

Use the Mask Move tool to move the mask to a different part of your image. When you drag the mask with the Mask Move tool, you are moving the outline of the mask, not the contents of the mask.

This tool is not available if you do not have anything selected on your image. Masks cannot be moved between images with this tool.

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Area Move Tool


Tools: Paintbrush Tool
 Paintbrush Tool

Use the Paintbrush tool to apply a thick, opaque layer of the active color to the selected area. Like a real paintbrush, the color fades when you drag more quickly. Unlike a real paintbrush, this tool never runs dry. Move the mouse slowly to create a richer color.

You can use the Brush Palette to customize the Paintbrush tool options and change the brush shape.

To use the Paintbrush tool:

1.	Double-click the Paintbrush tool button to open the Paintbrush Option dialog box.

a.	Drag the Transparency slidet to change the transparency of the Paintbrush color (0% is opaque).

b.	Drag the Rate of Flow slider to adjust the speed of adding the active color.

c.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette to change the shape of the brush.

You can change the shape and speed of the brush, or design your own brush shape.

3.	Move the cursor over the area of the image you want to paint, press and hold the left mouse button as you drag the mouse.

4.	Release the mouse button when you are done painting the area.

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Airbrush Tool

Pen Tool


Tools: Pen Tool
 Pen Tool

Use the Pen tool to draw a line like you are using a marker or felt-tip pen.

To draw a line:

1.	Double-click the Pen tool button to open the Pen Option dialog box.

a.	Drag the Transparency slider to change the transparency of the line (0% is opaque).

b.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette to change the shape of the brush.

You can change the shape and speed of the brush, or design your own brush shape.

Tip:  To create a dotted or dashed line, reduce the speed (for example, type 3 in the Speed field on the Brush Palette) and drag the mouse quickly.

3.	Move the cursor to the area where you want to draw the line, press and hold the left mouse button as you drag the mouse.

4.	Release the mouse button when you are done drawing the line.

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Paintbrush Tool


Tools: Rectangle Select Tool
 Rectangle Select Tool

Use the Rectangle Select tool to select rectangular sections of your image and draw rectangular shapes.

To make a rectangular selection:

1.	Double-click the Rectangle Select tool button to define selection options. You can select one or more of the options on the dialog box.

a.	Select Square to make a square selection.

b.	Select Draw From Center to draw a rectangular selection from the center of the area you want to select.

Make sure the cursor is at the center of the area you want to select.

c.	Select Size Fixed to make a selection in a fixed size.

If you also selected the Square option, the width and height fields must be equal.

d.	Click OK.

2.	Move the cursor over the image, press the left mouse button, and drag the mouse diagonally until the rectangle covers the area you want to select. Release the mouse button when you are done making the selection.

The Status Line displays the cursor position and the size of the selected rectangle.

To make multiple selections, press and hold the Shift key while you make the second selection.

3.	To remove the mask, press the left mouse button (but do not drag) anywhere on the image, or select None from the Mask menu.

To create a rectangular shape, use the Bucket Fill tool to fill the shape with the active color.

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Ellipse Select Tool

Freehand Select Tool

Magic Wand Select Tool


Tools: Revert Tool
 Revert Tool

Use the Revert tool to simulate a modified eraser that allows you to blend the changes you made in the mask area with the original area (the underlying image area).

To use the Revert tool:

1.	Double-click the Revert tool to open the Revert Option dialog box.

By default, this tool blends the two states equally (50%).

a.	Drag the Underlying slider to change the opacity of the pixels that are being restored from the underlying image area. The default is 100%.

b.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette to change the shape of the brush.

You can change the shape and speed of the brush, or design your own brush shape.

3.	Move the cursor over the areas you want to blend, press and hold the left mouse button as you drag the mouse over the area.

Note:  The Revert tool only affects changes that you make when the current mask is active.

To undo all the changes you made to the current selection, use the Trash Can tool.

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Trash Can Tool

Restore Option


Tools: Smooth/Sharpen Tool
 Smooth/Sharpen Tool

Use the Smooth Sharpen tool to smooth rough edges or sharpen fuzzy areas. The Smooth action is the default. Use the Smooth/Sharpen Option dialog box to change the options. To smooth or sharpen the entire image, use the filters on the Enhance menu.

Each time you smooth an area, the color of each affected pixel is averaged with the colors of the surrounding pixels. This adds a general blur or haze to the area and hides sharp contrasts.

For example, if you have an image of small red polka-dots on a blue background, smoothing makes the edges of the dots blurry and purplish. A lot of smoothing makes the whole area purple.

Sharpening accentuates the contrast between each affected pixel and its neighbors. If a pixel is the same color as the other pixels but is slightly darker, sharpening makes the pixel darker and its neighbors lighter. Too much sharpening can make your image grainy.

To smooth or sharpen an area on your image:

1.	Double-click the Smooth/Sharpen tool button to open the Smooth/Sharpen Option dialog box.

a.	Select Smooth or Sharpen.

b.	Drag the Effect slider to change the intensity of the smoothing or sharpening.

c.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette to change the shape of the brush.

You can change the shape and speed of the brush, or design your own brush shape.

3.	Move the cursor over the area that you want to smooth or sharpen. Press the left mouse button. To get a heavier effect, press the left mouse button (and drag, if necessary) several times in same area.

In smooth mode, the cursor is an arrow with an arc next to it; in sharpen mode, the arc becomes an angle.

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Pen Tool

Smooth Filters Options

Sharpen Filters Options


Tools: Smudge Tool
 Smudge Tool

Use the Smudge tool to simulate a finger smearing the paint. It is a directional effect; if you select a red area and drag into a white area, you will end up creating a small pink area in the white section. Going in the opposite direction makes a pink area in the red section. Also, if you drag fast, the effect is rougher and not as intense.

To smudge an area on your image:

1.	Double-click the Smudge tool button to open the Smudge Option dialog box.

a.	Drag the Rate slider to change the intensity of the smudge effect.

A higher setting creates a more intense effect.

b.	Click OK.

2.	Use the Brush Palette to change the shape of the brush.

You can change the shape and speed of the brush, or design your own brush shape.

3.	Move the cursor to the area you want to smudge, press and hold the left mouse button as you drag the mouse in the direction in which you want to smudge the paint.

4.	Release the mouse button when you are done smudging.

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Pen Tool

Paintbrush Tool


Tools: Stamp Tool
 Stamp Tool

Use the Stamp Tool to create a predefined shape on your image. The default shape is a rectangle in active color at 0% transparency (opaque). You can create your own stamp or use one of the stamps that is supplied.

To add a stamp to your image:

1.	Double-click the Stamp tool button to open the Stamp Option dialog box.

a.	Select a Source from the list.

b.	Drag the Transparency slide to change the transparency (from 0% (opaque) to 99% (very transparent)) of the stamp.

c.	 Select Draw From Center to draw the stamp from the center outward.

If the Draw From Center option is selected, the new stamp is centered at the location where you clicked the mouse.

d.	Select Default Size to create a stamp of a predefined size.

The default size varies depending on the source.

e.	Click OK.

2.	Move the cursor to the location on the image where you want to create the stamp.

3.	Press the left mouse button and drag the mouse.

4.	Release the mouse button when the stamp is the size you want.

If you selected Default Size, just move the cursor over the image and press the left mouse button. The stamp appears without having to drag the mouse.

To create your own stamp:

1.	Select New from the File menu and create a new grayscale image in the same proportions that you want the stamp to have.

2.	Draw your stamp in white on a black background. (If you want your stamp to have holes in it, draw it in black.)

3.	Select To 1-bit Black-White from the Convert menu and save the image as a BMP file in the STAMPS folder.

4.	Use the Windows Explorer to change the file extension from BMP to STM.


Tools: Text Tool
 Text Tool

Use the Text tool to add text to your image.

Note:  Print quality of the text is limited by the resolution of your image. If your image is not high-resolution, your text cannot be high-resolution.

To add text to your image:

1.	Select the color of the text.

2.	Select the Text tool button.

3.	Move the cursor to the location on the image where you want to add the text and press the left mouse button.

The Edit Text dialog box appears.

4.	Enter the text in the dialog box.

5.	Click Font to change the font, font style, or font size.

Note:  You also can double-click the Text tool button to open the Select Font dialog box.

6.	Click OK.

The text appears as a floating selection. You can use the Area Move Tool to move the floating selection.

7.	Select the Rectangle Select tool and click anywhere on the image to apply the text.

Note:  Once you apply the text, you cannot move the text. Use the Undo feature to remove the text.


Tools: Transform Tool
 Transform Tool

Use the Transform tool you to resize the current selection.

You also can select the following options:

•	Rotate

Rotates the selection around its center. As you drag, you can see the rotation degrees on the Status Line.

•	Skew

Distorts the selection horizontally or vertically. Visually, this effect makes your selection look like it is leaning to one side (or up or down on one end). Geometrically, this effect gives your selection the shape of parallelogram, and stretches or shrinks part of the image to match the new shape.

•	Perspective

Lets you give your selection a trapezoidal shape, and stretch or shrink part of the image to match the new shape.

To use the Transform tool:

1.	Double-click the Transform tool to open the Transform Option dialog box.

a.	Select Resize, Rotate, Skew, or Perspective.

b.	Click OK.

Black handles appear at the four corners of the mask. If your selection is not rectangular, a temporary rectangular boundary appears around the selection.

2.	Select and drag any of the handles to resize the selection. The direction in which you can drag depends on the option you selected in step 1a.

Tip:  You can resize the selection as many times as you want before you apply the change; however, repeatedly transforming your selection until you get the result you want is not recommended. Each transformation operation reduces the sharpness of the selection.

3.	Double-click inside the selection when it is the size you want.

To restore the original selection size, double-click outside the selection boundaries.

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Resize Option

Rotate Option


Tools: Trash Can Tool
 Trash Can Tool

Use the Trash Can tool to remove the current mask and all changes that have been made in the mask.

This tool only affects changes that have been made when the current mask is active.

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Discard Floating Option

Restore Option

Revert Tool


Tools: Zoom Tool
 Zoom Tool

Use the Zoom tool like a magnifying glass to get a better look at your work. The Zoom tool does not change the actual size of your image. To change the image size, use the Resample option.

To zoom in or out:

1.	Select the Zoom Tool.

2.	Move the cursor over the image and press the left mouse button.

The Status Line displays the magnification ratio. Magnification of 1:1 is 100% (normal size), 2:1 is 200%, 3:1 is 300%, and so on.

You can make your view as large as 16:1 or as small as 1:16.

3.	To zoom out, press the right mouse button on the image.

The Status Line displays the magnification ratio. Magnification of 1:2 is 50%, 1:3 is 33%, 1:4 is 25%, and so on.

4.	Double-click the Zoom tool button to set the viewing ratio of the current image to 1:1.

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Actual View Option

Zoom In Option

Zoom Out Option

Resample Option


Color Swatches

The bottom of the Tools Palette displays the active color and the alternative color swatches. The active color is the color that is applied to your image by the brush tools and also some other tools. It is also the color that displays in your selection after you cut a selection.

The alternative color helps determine the effect you get with the Gradient Tool. You can make the alternative color the active color easily (just click the alternative color swatch).

If you move the cursor over the active color swatch, the Status Line displays the RGB color values.

There are several ways to change the active color:

•	Use the Eyedropper Tool. This is the best way to get the active color to match the color in your image.

•	Use the Color Palette. This is a quick way to choose a color from the colors available.

•	Double-click the Active Color swatch to open the Color Selection dialog box. This is the best way when you want to use the HSV color system to choose a color, or when you find the Color Palette's selections to be too imprecise.


Glossary
A B C D F G H I J L M P R S T U Z

A

active color

active image

alternative color

aspect ratio

B

bit resolution

BMP

brightness

Brush Palette

C

channel

Clipboard

CMYK

color correction

color mapping

color model

Color Palette

color scheme

color swatch

color table

color value

continuous tone

contrast

coordinates

copy

crop

cursor

cut

D

darken

default

dithering

DPI

F

file type

filter

floating selection

font

G

gamma value

GIF

gradient

gray value

grayscale

H

halftone

highlights

histogram

HSV

hue

I

image data type

image window

indexed color image

invert

J

JPEG

L

llne art

LZW compression

M

mapping Curve

mask

midtones

P

palette

paste

pattern

PCD

PCX

pixel

posterize

R

RGB

RGB true color image

resample

resize

resolution

retouch

S

saturation

selected area

selection

shadows

swatch

T

TGA

threshold

TIFF

Tools Palette

transparency

TWAIN

U

underlying area

undo

Z

zoom


active color

The color that appears on the active color swatch on the Tools Palette. The active color is the color that is used for all painting and drawing tools. For example, if you draw a line with the pen tool, it appears in the active color.


active image

The image that you are currently working on. The title bar of the active image is always darkened. To activate an image, just click on the image window's title bar.


alternative color

The color that appears on the alternative color swatch on the Tools Palette. It is used with some tools, such as the Gradient tool.


aspect ratio

The ratio of the height-to-width of an image or part of an image.


Bit
bit resolution

Bit resolution or color depth measures how much color information is available for each pixel in an image. Greater color depth means more available colors and more accurate color representation.


BMP

Indicates that the file type is a bitmap. A bitmap images uses small squares, or pixels to represent the image. Each pixel has a specific location and color value.


brightness

Describes the relative lightness or darkness of a color and is measured as a percentage from 0% (black) to 100% (white). Brightness is one of the three color components of the HSV color model.


Brush Palette

Contains tools that let you specify the shape, size, and drawing speed of the brush. The brush shape is used by the Airbrush, Pen, Paintbrush, Smudge, Brighten/Darken, Smooth/Sharpen, and Revert tools.


channel

Represents information about the color elements in an image.

For the RGB color model, the channels are red, green, and blue. For the HSV color model, the channels are hue, saturation, and brightness; and for CMYK, they are cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. At least three channels are required to fully describe a color. Grayscale images only require one (brightness).


Clipboard

Temporary storage space where an image or selection that has been cut or copied is stored. This space is actually in your computer's memory, and it can only hold one selection at a time. You can paste the selection in the clipboard unlimited number of times. If something new is cut or copied, the old selection is discarded.


CMYK

A standard color system for printing full-color images and documents. Most color images can be printed if they are separated into four images - showing the original image's percentages of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (K is used to avoid confusion with blue) - and then those four images are used to make four printing plates that reproduce those colors on paper.


color correction

The process of adjusting the channels of an image or part of an image to get a truer representation.


color mapping

A way to adjust the color (or grayscale) aspects of your image by remapping current color intensities to the intensities you want. This is done by adjusting a curve on a map (a simple two-dimensional graph).


color model

A system for describing colors. The three standard color models are the following:

•	RGB

•	HSV

•	CMYK

RGB describes a color in terms of its percentages of red, green, and blue. HSV specifies a color in terms of its hue, saturation (intensity), and brightness. CMYK uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.


Color Palette

A palette containing colors for quick color selection. Represents the color table associated with the image.


color scheme

See color model.


color swatch

Area on the bottom of the Tools Palette that displays the current color selection. There is an active color swatch (the color on top) and an alternative color swatch.


color table

Contains various color entry information in an indexed image. Your computer uses the color table internally.


color value

A number (from 0 to 255) associated with a color. Each channel in a color has a value. For example, the RGB color value for a bright blue would be 0, 0, 255.


continuous tone

An image in which the colors or grays blend continuously from one to the next.

See also halftone.


contrast

The difference between bright and dark colors in your image. When you add contrast, you increase the difference, making bright colors brighter and dark colors darker.


coordinates

A pair of numerical values that tell you exactly where a pixel is located in an image. The first number of the pair tells you where it is horizontally, and the second vertically. The origin is at the top-left corner of the image.


copy

Duplicate the current selection or image and place in on the Clipboard.


crop

To omit all but the currently selected area from an image. This action does not affect the original image because a new image that contains the selected area is created.


cursor

Indicates the current location of your mouse on the window.


cut

Removes the current selection or image and places the selection on the Clipboard. The selected area is replaced with the active color.


darken

To decrease the brightness.


default

The standard setting or selection for a command or tool. If you use a tool without changing any settings, you are using the default settings.


 dithering

Simulates colors in images that do not have enough resolution to accurately represent the color (or gray) of the original subject. To do this, dots of other colors are placed close together so that they visually average out to be like the original color. This gives the image a general rough, speckled appearance. If your video card or monitor does not have the resolution to display a high-quality image, this method is also used.


DPI

Dots per inch. The higher the DPI the better the quality of the image when you print the image.


file type

The format in which a file is stored. You open and save the following types of files:

•	BMP

•	JPEG (JPG)

•	PCX

•	TGA

•	TIFF (TIF)

•	FPX

•	GIF

•	PCD (open only)

•	EPS (save as only)


filter

A visual effect that you can apply to an entire image or to a selection.


floating selection

A selection area that can be deleted or moved without affecting the underlying image.


font

A typeface in which text can be displayed.


gamma value

A way of measuring contrast in the midtones of an image.


GIF

A file format for color and grayscale images that can contain up to 8 bits of color information per pixel. This file format is used to create images for display on a Web page.


gradient

A transition from one color to another (like a rainbow).


gray value

A numerical measurement of the amount of brightness in a shade of gray similar to color value.


grayscale

An image that contains 256 gray shades.


halftone

An image composed of evenly-spaced color or gray dots of varying sizes (but all generally small and fitting within the spacing scheme).


highlights

The brightest parts of an image.


histogram

A chart that shows the color distributions of an image by representing the number of pixels with given brightness values. The horizontal axis represents the brightness of the pixels and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels with a particular brightness value.


HSV

The color model that defines colors in terms of hue, saturation, and brightness. Also called HSB.


hue

The color channel in HSV that defines to what part of the spectrum a color belongs. Hue is like the range of colors you see when you hold a prism in the sunlight - it is a complete spectrum, but all the colors are at the same (maximum, in the case of the prism) saturation and brightness. Without control over saturation and brightness, you cannot reproduce pastels, grays, or dark colors.


Indexed-Color Image
indexed color image

An image that has been reduced to 16 or 256 colors. The image editor determines which 16 or 256 colors are the best for to represent the image. Each pixel that is not in the color table is indexed to the closest color in the color table. Also, colors that are not in the color table sometimes are approximated by dithering.


image data type

A description of an image's pixel and color information. Usually this is composed of the bit depth (24-bit) and the color model (RGB).


image window

The window that contains the current image.


invert

To reverse the colors (or grays) of an image to their opposites. This is like the process of creating a photographic negative.


JPEG

A file format that encodes color or grayscale images in a compressed form.


line art

Black and white images, with no grays.


LZW compression

A type of lossless compression used to reduce the file size.


mapping curve

The curve in the Tone Adjustment dialog box that shows how you remap current color intensities to new ones.


mask

The selected area (or selection) of an image is the area that is surrounded by the marquee (mask). The marquee is a dashed moving line that highlights the selected area. For the most part, the selected area is the only area of the image where edits have an effect. The mask protects the unselected area from changes.


midtones

The part of an image that is of medium brightness.


opacity

The opposite of transparency. Something is 100% opaque when you cannot see through it.

See also transparency.


Palettes
palette

Dialog boxes that contain tools, controls, and color selections. The three palettes are the Tools Palette, the Brush Palette, and the Color Palette. You can move the palettes around the desktop and can hide the palettes that you do not need.


paste

To place a duplication of the contents of the Clipboard in a floating selection.


pattern

A repeating sequence of pixels.


PCD

A proprietary format originally designed by Eastman Kodak Corporation for its Photo CD system.


PCX

A proprietary format originally designed by ZSoft Corporation for PC-based painting program.


pixel

Pixels are small squares that represent graphics. Each pixel has an assigned location and color value.

Bitmap images are comprised of pixels.


posterize

To decrease the quantity of an image's color values. This creates a poster effect from the image.


RGB

The color model based on three channels:

•	Red

•	Green

•	Blue

See also color model.


RGB true color image

An image type that uses 24-bit color depth and the RGB color model to reproduce as accurately as possible the color of the original subject.


resample

To alter an image's dimensions and resolution.


resize

To change the size of the selected area.


resolution

The pixel density (number of pixels per inch) in an image. Higher resolution images have greater density and have a better appearance.

See also DPI.


retouch

To make subtle changes to an image to remove flaws.


saturation

One of the channels in the HSV color model. Saturation is a measurement of the purity of a color. At lower saturation values, a color approaches gray; at a saturation of 255, a color contains no gray.


selected area

The part of an image that lies within a mask.

See also mask.


selection

See selected area.


shadows

The darkest areas of an image.


swatch

See color swatch.


TGA

A file format for color and grayscale raster images originally developed by Truevision, Inc. for its image capture hardware. Sometimes referred to as the Targa format.


threshold

A numerical, user-definable limit, described in terms of color values, that divides all the colors in an image into two groups. Colors with values equal to or below the threshold fall into one group, and colors with values above the threshold fall into the other group.


TIFF

A file format that stores color and grayscale images, and is often used to transfer images between different applications and different types of computers.


Tools Palette

The palette that contains the tools and the color swatches.

Each tool button has a unique icon. When you select a tool button, it makes it the active tool. When you double-click some of the tool buttons, a dialog box of options for modifying the tool appears.


transparency

The extent to which you can see through one image element (like a fill created with the Bucket Fill tool).


TWAIN

A standard for image input from hardware such as scanners, digital cameras, and video grabbers. A program that supports TWAIN can receive image input from any TWAIN-compatible device, assuming that the system's hardware and software has been set up correctly.


underlying area

The part of an image that is beneath a floating selection.

See also floating selection.


undo

To reverse the last change made to your image, as if you had never made it.


zoom

To enlarge (zoom in) or reduce (zoom out) the size of the current image view. This action does not change the actual size of the image.


Using the Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital photographs and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

Note:  To install the driver for the Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera, select the Custom button during the installation and select PDC 300 from the list of components.

The Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera and the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce high-quality results. Use your imagination. Have fun!

•	 Unpacking the camera kit

•	 Loading batteries

•	 Connecting the AC adapter

•	 Adjusting the LCD panel brightness

Unpacking the camera kit

Your Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and save them to your computer.

Make sure you have the following:

•	Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera

•	Registration card (please fill out and mail)

•	Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM

•	AC power adapter

•	Serial interface cable

•	Camera-to-TV cable (video cable)

•	Wrist strap

•	Camera case

•	Four AA batteries

Loading batteries

	The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD panel when the battery power is weak. When you see this icon, replace the batteries with a new set as soon as possible.
1.	Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pushing the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2.	Load four AA-size batteries into the compartment.

Make sure the + and - terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment, or the camera will not function. (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers. Under normal operating conditions, a set of batteries should last for about 35 pictures.

3.	Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Make sure it is closed securely.

Caution:  If you are not going to be using your camera for an extended length of time or if the batteries are dead, remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion. Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty.

Connecting the AC adapter

Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. It is a good idea to keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily. The camera shuts itself off automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity.

Adjusting the LCD panel brightness

You may want to adjust the LCD panel brightness. For example, in bright sunlight, darkening the LCD display can make it easier to compose your pictures in REC mode and view them in PLAY mode.

Turn the dial on the bottom of the camera clockwise to darken the display. Turn the dial counterclockwise to lighten the display.

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Taking a Picture with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Getting a Picture from the PDC 300 Digital Camera

PDC 300 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

Opening the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software from IMS Camera


Using the PDC 300 Digital Camera Controls

This section describes the following Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera controls:

•	 Flash options

•	 Self-timer

•	 Playing back images

•	 Erasing images

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Taking a Picture with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Getting a Picture from the PDC 300 Digital Camera

PDC 300 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

Flash Options

You can select three different flash modes. Press the FLASH/- button until you see one of the icons in the following table:

	• When you first select REC (record), the flash is in auto flash mode.  • The flash fires automatically whenever the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light.
	• The flash fires for every picture.  • Use the fill flash setting when there is a light behind the subjects, to fill in and soften strong shadows, and on cloudy days.
	• The flash does not fire.  • Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror.
Note:  The camera remains in the flash mode you select until you choose another flash mode, switch to PLAY mode, or shut off the camera. When you turn on the camera again, the flash is set to Auto Flash mode automatically.

Self-timer

1.	Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support.

2.	Turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button.

3.	Set the mode switch to REC.

4.	Select the MACRO/NORMAL distance setting.

5.	Select the flash mode if you do not want to use Auto Flash mode.

6.	Press the SELF/+ button to set the self-timer mode.

	The self-timer icon appears in the upper-left corner of the LCD panel.
7.	Compose your picture in the LCD window. Plan where you will appear in the picture.

8.	Press the shutter button to activate the self-timer. You have 10 seconds to get into the image.

The red LED on the front of the camera is lit as the self-timer counts down. The LED glows steadily for 7 seconds and then blinks for the final 3 seconds before the picture is taken.

You can cancel the self-timer mode within the 10-seconds by pressing the SELF/+ button, by pressing the POWER button, or by switching to PLAY mode.

Playing Back Images

You can review the last image you recorded by setting the mode switch to PLAY. In the PLAY mode, you can review all of the images stored in the camera memory.

To review images counting down, press the FLASH/- button. To review images counting up, press the SELF/+ button.

Note:  When the camera first displays an image on the LCD panel, the PROCESSING message appears for approximately 4 seconds before the image appears sharply. If you press the FLASH/- or SELF/+ button before the image sharpens, the next image in memory appears.

To review images in rapid succession, hold down the FLASH/- or SELF/+ button for 2 or more seconds. The camera automatically displays the images stored in memory on the LCD panel at 1-second intervals. The images are displayed in their processing mode. Press either button to stop the display.

Erasing images

You can use the erase function to delete images from memory. You can select individual images or erase all images at one time.

Warning:  Once you erase an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever!

To erase images:

1.	Turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button.

2.	Set the mode switch to PLAY.

3.	Press the ERASE button.

Note:  This does not erase any images. It takes you to the erase LCD display where you will find different erase options. You can exit erase mode at any time by pressing the ERASE button or the POWER button, or by switching to REC mode.

4.	To erase selected images:

a.	Press the FLASH/- button.

This takes you to the ERASE EACH screen. A thumbnail of the image appears on the screen. To erase this image, go to step b. To select another image, press the FLASH/- button or the SELF/+ button to scroll through the other images. When you find the image you want to erase, go to step b.

b.	Press the shutter button to erase the image shown on the LCD panel.

When you erase one or more images, the remaining images stored in the camera are renumbered.

5.	To erase all images:

a.	Press the SELF/+ button.

This takes you to the ERASE ALL screen.

b.	Press the shutter button to erase all the images.

The NO PICTURES message displays on the LCD panel when all the images have been erased.

Note:  Once you press the shutter button, you cannot stop the erase operation.


Taking a Picture with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 300 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take photographs and transfer them into your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

To take a picture:

1.	Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

2.	Set the mode switch to REC (record).

3.	Set the distance setting to NORMAL (for pictures 15 inches (38 cm) to infinity) or to MACRO (for close-up pictures 6 to 14 inches (15 to 36 cm)).

4.	Hold the camera about a foot away and move it about until you have framed the image the way you want. Look directly at the LCD panel, not at an angle. As you move the camera to compose your image, it may appear jumpy, but it will stabilize as you steady the camera.

5.	Once you have composed your picture, press the shutter button.

6.	Once you capture the image, the PROCESSING message appears on the LCD panel. When the message disappears, you can take another picture.

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Using the PDC 300 Digital Camera Controls

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Getting a Picture from the PDC 300 Digital Camera

PDC 300 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

Opening the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software from IMS Camera

Scanning a Picture


Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Some tips that can help you take great pictures!

•	Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead.

•	Use the fill flash setting if there is a light behind your subject.

•	In low light conditions, use a tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure.

•	Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)), which can affect battery performance.

•	Keep the subject within the flash range (4 inches to 8 ft. (10 cm to 2.5m)).

•	Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid hot spots in your pictures. You can use the fill flash setting if you cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects.

•	Clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD panel on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth periodically. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues.

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Using the Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Getting a Picture from the PDC 300 Digital Camera

PDC 300 Digital Camera Troubleshooting


Getting a Photo from the PDC 300 Digital Camera
Getting a Picture from the PDC 300 Digital Camera

You can transfer pictures directly from your Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera to your computer. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries.

•	 Transfer pictures

•	 Save one picture to your Computer

•	 Save all pictures to your Computer

•	 Display images on a TV

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Using the Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

PDC 300 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

To transfer pictures:

1.	Click [image].

Note:  If you are using PhotoMAX Pro to transfer pictures, you need to select PDC 300 Camera from the Select Source dialog box (select File>Acquire>Select Source), and then select File>Acquire. For more information, see Acquiring Images.

2.	Click Camera or Scanner.

3.	Select PDC 300 Camera and then click OK.

4.	Click the camera icon on the IMS Camera window to make the connection from the camera to your computer.

Note:  Make sure that your Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera is plugged in to your computer, both are turned on, and the PDC 300 Digital Camera is in PLAY mode.

5.	Preview the thumbnails of your pictures.

To save one picture to your computer:

1.	Select the picture you want to save. Note that the border of the picture turns red.

2.	Drag and drop the picture into a folder on the left of the screen to transfer the picture to your computer.

Note:  You must place the picture in this folder before you can transfer the picture. You can use the default folder or can create your own folders.

3.	Click the folder to view the pictures now stored on your computer.

4.	Select the picture you want to transfer.

5.	Drag and drop the picture onto the Image Maker icon (PhotoMAX, PhotoMAX Family Pack, PhotoMAX Pro, or PhotoMAXINE) at the bottom of the IMS Camera window.

Your image appears in the image tray. The image also is saved in the Polaroid\Imscam\Data folder.

Note:  If the Image Maker icon does not appear at the bottom of the IMS Camera window, you must add the icon. Press the right mouse button on the icon button bar at the bottom of the window to open the Insert applications window. Find the PhotoMAX, PhotoMAX Family Pack, PhotoMAX Pro, or PhotoMAXINE application and add it to the Application list.

6.	Select File and then select Exit to close IMS Camera.

To save all your pictures to your computer:

1.	Select Edit and then select Select All.

Note that all the borders of the pictures turn red.

2.	Drag and drop the pictures into a folder on the left of the screen to transfer the pictures to your computer.

Note:  You must place the pictures in this folder before you can transfer the picture. You can use the default folder or can create your own folders.

3.	When the transfer is completed, click the folder to view the pictures stored on your computer.

4.	Select the picture you want to transfer.

5.	Drag and drop the picture onto the PhotoMAX, PhotoMAX Family Pack, PhotoMAX Pro, or PhotoMAXINE icon at the bottom of the IMS camera window.

The last image you dragged appears in the image tray. All the images are saved in the Polaroid\Imscam\Data folder. To open any of those images, click From File and go to the Data folder.

Note:  If the PhotoMAX, PhotoMAX Family Pack, PhotoMAX Pro, or PhotoMAXINE icon does not appear at the bottom of the IMS Camera window, you must add the icon. Press the right mouse button on the icon button bar at the bottom of the window to open the Insert applications window. Find the PhotoMAX, PhotoMAX Family Pack, PhotoMAX Pro, or PhotoMAXINE application and add it to the Application list.

6.	Select File and then select Exit to close IMS Camera.

Displaying Images on a TV

You can view the images stored in your camera on any TV equipped with a VIDEO IN terminal.

1.	Turn off the TV and turn off the camera.

2.	Plug the video cable into the VIDEO IN connector on the TV.

3.	Open the side compartment on your camera and the plug the other end of the video cable into the VIDEO OUT connector.

4.	Turn on the TV and set the channel used for video input.

5.	Press the POWER button on the camera.

6.	Set the mode switch on the camera to PLAY.

7.	Press the FLASH/- button or the SELF/+ button to view the images on the TV.


Opening the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software from IMS Camera

If you are using a Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera, you can open your Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software from the IMS Camera application.

To open the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software:

1.	Click the PhotoMAX icon on the bottom of the IMS Camera window.

You also can drag an image from a folder onto the PhotoMAX icon.

Note:  If the PhotoMAX, PhotoMAX Family Pack, PhotoMAX Pro, or PhotoMAXINE icon does not appear at the bottom of the IMS Camera window, you must add the icon. Press the right mouse button on the icon button bar at the bottom of the window to open the Insert applications window. Find the PhotoMAX, PhotoMAX Family Pack, PhotoMAX Pro, or PhotoMAXINE application and add it to the Application list.

2.	The PhotoMAX Image Maker Software opens and the main window is displayed on your monitor.


PDC 300 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the camera	• Make sure you turn on the camera and then your turn on your computer. Make sure the AC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the camera and to an AC power outlet. • Connect the PDC 300 Digital Camera serial cable to the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the digital port on the camera.
No power	• Position the + and - terminals correctly in the battery compartment. • Replace the batteries. • Use the recommended AC adapter.
Sudden power off	• Turn on the power again. • Replace the batteries. • Use only the recommended batteries.
Low Battery indicator on LCD	Replace the batteries.
No recording when shutter button is pressed	Set the mode switch to REC mode.
Poor LCD image focus during preview mode	• Use NORMAL for scenery and group images, and use MACRO for close-up images.
MEMORY FULL message appears on LCD after image is taken	• If you have taken 64 images, load the images into your computer and erase the images from memory. • If you have not taken 64 images, call for technical assistance.
NO IMAGES message appears on LCD under Playback mode	• If no images are stored, you can take pictures. • If images are stored in memory, call for technical assistance.
ENCODE ERROR message appears on LCD	Call for technical assistance.
DATA OVERFLOW message appears on LCD after you take a picture	Erase the image from memory and try taking another picture.
WRITE ERROR message appears on LCD after you take a picture	• Check all connections (power supply, AC adapter, batteries). • Use ERASE ALL mode to erase the images again. Make sure that no power interruption occurs during the erasing. • If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.
DATA ERROR message appears on LCD during display of image in playback mode	• Use ERASE ALL mode to erase the images again. Make sure that no power interruption occurs during the erasing. • If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.
ERASE ERROR message appears on LCD during erasing	Call for technical assistance.
CHARGE ERROR message appears on LCD	Call for technical assistance.
Very bright or very dark LCD image	Adjust the bright setting.
No signal on the TV monitor while the camera is on	Use the specified cable to connect the camera and the TV monitor.


PDC 300 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

•	 Camera precautions

•	 Battery precautions

•	 Specifications

•	 Warranty information

•	 FCC notice

Camera precautions

Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera:

•	Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair to authorized Polaroid service providers.

•	Keep the camera away from water and other liquids because moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Make sure not to get the camera wet if you are using it in the rain, at the seashore or the beach, and so on.

•	Turn off the power to the camera and unplug the AC adapter immediately if water or any foreign substances get into the camera. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of electrical shock or fire.

•	Do not open the battery compartment or unplug the AC adapter when the green LCD light on the back of the camera is flashing. If the camera loses power while processing a new image, the new image cannot be stored and can cause corruption of other images in storage.

•	Do not touch the LCD screen.

•	Keep the memory card away from heat, moisture, static electricity, and magnetic fields.

•	Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

•	Do not expose the camera to excessive heat or excessive cold. Do not leave the camera in an automobile where it can be exposed to extremes in temperature (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)).

Battery precautions

When using batteries, keep the following in mind:

•	Only use AA alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries with this camera.

•	Never mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers.

•	Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations.

•	Remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to use the camera for extended periods of time.

•	Remove dead batteries from the camera. Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause significant damage to your camera.

Note: Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty.

Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera specifications

•	Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors)

•	Resolution: 320x240 pixels

•	Memory: 2 megabytes (flash memory)

•	Image capacity: 64

•	Erase functions: Selective/All

•	Metering: CCD

•	Speed: ISO Guide #200

•	Shutter: Electronic, 1/30-1/2000 second

•	Flash: Electronic, built-in

•	Flash range: 15 inches - 8 ft. (38 cm to 2.5m)

•	White balance: 5500°K

•	Cycle time: 6 seconds

•	Self-timer: 10 seconds

•	Lens: 5mm, f/5.6 (35mm equivalent: 52mm)

•	Focus range: 15 inches (38 cm) to infinity (normal), 6 to 12 (15 to 30 cm) inches (macro)

•	Output: Digital (RS-232C serial), Video (NTSC)

•	Compression: JPEG

•	LCD: 1.8 inches, adjustable brightness control

•	Power: four AA batteries, AC adapter 7V/2.5A

•	Weight: 10 oz. with batteries

•	Dimensions: 2 5/8 H x 5 3/8 L x 1 7/8 W

Warranty information

Polaroid PDC 300 Digital Camera Full One Year Warranty

If this product proves to be defective during the warranty period, we will without charge, either repair it or, at our option, replace it with a fully reconditioned or new unit.

The warranty period is one year from the original date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales receipt or other proof of the purchase date.

The repair or replacement of this unit is guaranteed for the remaining warranty period of the original unit.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse or tampering with the unit, and a charge will be made for such repairs.

U.S.A. only. This warrant gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty excludes all consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the forgoing exclusion may not apply to you.

For technical assistance, refer to Contacting Polaroid.

FCC notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, (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 the 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 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:

1.	Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2.	Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3.	Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4.	Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.


Using the Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

The digital camera and the Polaroid Image Maker Software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce high-quality results. Use your imagination. Have fun!

•	 Unpacking the PDC 640 kit

•	 Locating camera parts

•	 Attaching the wrist strap

•	 Loading batteries

•	 Connecting the AC adapter

•	 Inserting the memory card

•	 Turning on the camera

Unpacking the PDC 640 camera kit

Your Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and save them to your computer.

Make sure you have the following:

a	Camera case

b	Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM

c	Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide

d	Four AA batteries

e	Camera-to-TV cable (video cable)

f	Memory card

g	Camera-to-computer cable (RS-232C serial cable)

h	AC power adapter

i	Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera

j	Wrist strap

Please fill out and mail your registration card!

Locating camera parts

Front view of the camera

a	Self-timer LED

b	Optical viewfinder

c	Flash

d	Lens cover

e	Hand grip

Back view of the camera

a	 Menu button

b	 Information button

c	 Review button

d	 LCD viewfinder

e	 Distance setting switch

f	 Down arrow button

g	 Up arrow button

h	 Wrist strap attachment

i	 Optical viewfinder

Side view of the camera

a	Camera-to-computer connector (RS-232C serial cable)\

b	Memory card slot

c	Camera-to-TV connector (video cable)

d	AC power adapter connector

Top view of the camera

a	Resolution button

b	Flash button

c	Status panel

d	LCD viewfinder

e	Shutter button

Bottom view of the camera

a	Tripod socket

b	Battery compartment

Attaching the wrist strap

The PDC 640 Digital Camera comes with a handy wrist strap. Attach the wrist strap this way:

Loading Batteries

The following table describes how long a set of batteries should last under normal operating conditions:

Operation	AA-size Alkaline Batteries
Continuous playback	Approximately 60 minutes
Continuous recording using the LCD viewfinder	Approximately 15 minutes
Continuous recording without the LCD viewfinder and using the flash	Approximately 400 pictures at any resolution
	The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD viewfinder when the battery power is weak. When you see this icon, replace the batteries with a new set as soon as possible.
1.	Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pushing the button in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2.	Load four AA-size batteries into the compartment.

Make sure the + and - terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment, or the camera will not function. (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers.

3.	Close the battery compartment cover securely.

Caution:  If you are not going to be using your camera for an extended length of time or if the batteries are dead, remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion. Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty.

Some tips for extending the life of your batteries:

•	Use the optical viewfinder to take pictures. Prolonged use of the LCD viewfinder shortens the life of the batteries.

•	Use the AC adapter to review images on the LCD.

•	Use the AC adapter to review images on your TV.

•	Disable Quick Review mode.

Connecting the AC adapter

Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. It is a good idea to keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily.

If the camera is not connected to the computer and you are not using the AC adapter, the camera goes into power-save mode automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity, or after 30 seconds of inactivity when using the LCD viewfinder. To extend the viewfinder time to 3 minutes, press the LCD viewfinder button for 2 seconds. If the camera is connected to the computer, the camera goes into power-save mode automatically after 5 minutes.

Inserting the memory card

The images you take with your PDC 640/640FL Digital Cameras are stored on a removable 3.3V SSFDC or SmartMedia 2 MB memory card (also available in 4 MB and 8 MB). If you have the PDC 640FL Digital Camera, you can use the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter to transfer images easily from the SmartMedia memory card to your computer.

Note:  You must insert the memory card before you can turn on the camera. If camera beeps are enabled, the camera beeps if the memory card is not installed and displays the [image] message on the Status panel.

To insert the memory card:

1.	Close the lens cover.

2.	Open the memory compartment.

3.	Insert the memory card into the slot (gold side of the card facing the front of the camera).

Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot.

Note:  The camera prompts you to format the memory card if it is not formatted. The camera displays the format menu on the LCD viewfinder. Press the button next to Format.

4.	Close the memory compartment door.

To remove the memory card:

1.	Close the lens cover.

2.	Open the memory compartment.

3.	Grasp the edge of the memory card and pull the card towards you.

4.	Close the memory compartment.

If you have the PDC 640FL Digital Camera, you now can use the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter to transfer the images from the memory card to your computer.

Turning on the camera

You must insert the memory card before you can turn on the camera.

To turn on the power to the camera:

1.	Insert the memory card, if it is not installed.

2.	Slide the lens cover on the front of the camera to the right.

The default camera settings appear on the Status panel on the top of the camera.

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Using the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Controls

Using Menu Options on the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures Using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Using the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Controls

This section describes the following:

•	 Changing flash options

•	 Displaying information on the LCD viewfinder

•	 Changing the resolution

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Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Using Menu Options on the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures Using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

 Flash Options

You can select three different flash modes, or disable the flash. Press the Flash [image] button until you see one of the icons in the following table:

	The flash fires automatically when the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light.
	• The flash fires for every picture.  • Use the fill flash setting when there is a light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows, and on cloudy days.
	• The flash does not fire.  • Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror.
	• The flash fires automatically. • The autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light, but is preceded by a preflash to reduce the red-eye effect.
Note:  The camera remains in the flash mode you select until you choose another flash mode.

 Displaying information on the LCD viewfinder

Press the Information button to display the following information on the LCD viewfinder:

•	Resolution

•	The number of the image and how many images are stored in memory

•	If the image is locked

 Changing the resolution

Use this feature to set the camera resolution. A high-resolution image looks sharper and has more detail than a low-resolution image, but uses more media storage space.

To change the resolution, press the Resolution [image] button on the top of the camera and cycle through the different resolutions. Look at the Status panel on the top of the camera to see how many stars appear on the display. The following table describes the different resolution settings:

Icon	Resolution
Super-High	640 x 480 resolution Minimal compression Stores up to 12 images
High	640 x 480 resolution Medium compression Stores up to 24 images
Standard	640 x 480 resolution Medium compression Stores up to 36 images
Low	320 x 240 resolution No compression Stores up to 96 images
When the memory card is full, the number of remaining shots changes to 0, and the shutter button is disabled and beeps if you try to press the shutter button.

To take more pictures, delete images from the memory card, transfer images to your computer, or insert a memory card that has space available.


Using the Menu Options on the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

This section describes how to use the Menu options. You use the Menu options to do the following on the digital camera:

•	 Review stored images

•	 Delete stored images

•	 Lock images

•	 Use the self-timer

•	 Change camera settings:

To display the Menu options:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu button to display the options on the LCD viewfinder.
	3. Press the down arrow button to display the next screen of options. Press the up arrow button to return to the previous screen of options.
	4. Press the button next to the menu option that you want to change. The Menu button, the Information button, and the Review button work differently after you press the Menu button to display the menu options.  For example, to delete an image, press the Information button, which is next to the Delete option on the LCD viewfinder. In this case, the Information button deletes the image and does not affect the display of information on the LCD viewfinder.
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Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Using Menu Options on the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures Using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

Reviewing stored images

You can view the images stored in memory on the LCD viewfinder one image at a time or nine thumbnail images at a time.

To review images:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the down arrow  button or the up arrow  button to view the next or previous images stored in memory.
	3. To view thumbnail images: a. Press the Menu button on the back of the camera. b. Press the button next to Review. Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD viewfinder at time. If there are more images stored in memory, press the down arrow [image] button to scroll through the stored images. Press the up arrow [image] button to go back to the previous screen.
Deleting images

Use this feature to delete individual images or delete all images at one time.

Once you have taken the number of pictures allowed by the camera, you need to delete the images before you can take new pictures. Transfer the images to your computer before you delete the pictures.

You can use the delete function to delete images from memory. You can select individual images or delete all images at one time.

Warning:  Once you delete an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! You can lock images to prevent the images from being deleted.

To delete the current image:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the up arrow or the down arrow button to select the image that you want to delete.
	3. Press the Menu button.
	4. Press the button next to Delete. Note:  This does not delete any images. It takes you to the next screen on the LCD viewfinder.
	5. Press the button next to Delete Current.
	6. Press the button next to Delete Now to delete the image. Warning:  Once you delete an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! You can lock images to prevent the images from being deleted.
	7. Press the button next to Done to exit. When you delete one or more images, the remaining images stored in the camera are renumbered.
To delete all images in memory:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu button.
	3. Press the button next to Delete. Note:  This does not delete any images. It takes you to the next screen on the LCD viewfinder.
	4. Press the button next to Delete All.
	5. Press the button next to Delete Now to delete all images stored in memory. Press the button next to Don't Delete if you change your mind. Warning:  Once you press the shutter button, you cannot stop the delete operation. Once you delete an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! You can lock images to prevent the images from being deleted.
	6. Press the button next to Done to exit. When you delete one or more images, the remaining images stored in the camera are renumbered.
Locking images

You can lock the current image displayed on the LCD viewfinder or all images to prevent the images from being deleted from memory.

To lock an image:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu button.
	3. Press the button next to Lock.
	4. Do the following:
To…	Then…
Lock the image that is displayed on the LCD viewfinder	Press the button next to Lock Current.
Lock all images stored on the memory card	Press the button next to Lock All.

Note:  If the images are locked already, press the button next to Unlock Current or Unlock All.

	5. Press the button next to Done to exit.
 Using the self-timer

Use this feature to include yourself in your picture.

To use the self-timer:

	1. Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support.
	2. Turn on the camera. Set the resolution, flash, and distance settings, if needed.
	3. Press the Menu button.
	4. Press the down arrow  button to display the additional menu options on the LCD viewfinder.
	5. Compose your picture in the viewfinder. Plan where you will appear in the picture.
	6. Press the button next to Self-timer.
	The self-timer icon blinks on the Status panel on the top of the camera.

7.	Press the shutter button to activate the self-timer.

You have 10 seconds to get into the picture. The red LED on the front of the camera next to the viewfinder lights as the self-timer counts down. The LED blinks for the final 3 seconds before the picture is taken. If camera beeps are enabled, the camera beeps when the image capture is complete.

Changing the camera settings

Use this feature to change the following camera settings:

•	 Date and time

Sets the date and time for the camera. You must set the date time the first time you turn on the camera.

•	 Beeps

Enables or disables camera beeps that warn you about the status of the camera.

•	 Quick Review

Enables or disables Quick Review. After you take a picture, the camera displays the image briefly and lets you delete the image or save it. Quick Review shortens the life of your batteries.

•	 Video

Defines the type of video (NTSC or PAL).

•	 Language

Changes the language in which the camera displays the menu options.

To set the date and time:

	1. Turn on the camera. If this is the first time you are turning on the camera, go to step 6.
	2. Press the Menu button.
	3. Press the down arrow  button to display the next set of menu options.
	4. Press the button next to Settings.
	5. Press the button next to Date & Time.
	6. Press the button next to the right arrow on the LCD viewfinder to move the cursor to each part of the date and time that you want to change.
	7. Press the up arrow button or the down arrow  button to change the number under the cursor.
	8. Press the button next to Done to save the date and time. If this is the first time you are turning on the camera, press the Menu button to change other camera settings, or use the optical viewfinder or the LCD viewfinder to take pictures.
To enable or disable camera beeps:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu button.
	3. Press the down arrow  button to display the next set of menu options.
	4. Press the button next to Settings.
	5. Press the button next to Beeps. If the Beeps option is checked, then beeps are enabled. If the Beeps option is not checked, then beeps are disabled.
To enable or disable Quick Review:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu button.
	3. Press the down arrow  button to display the next set of menu options.
	4. Press the button next to Settings.
	5. Press the button next to Quick Review. If the Quick Review option is checked, then Quick Review is enabled. If the Quick Review option is not checked, then Quick Review is disabled.
To set the video option:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu button.
	3. Press the down arrow  button to display the next set of menu options.
	4. Press the button next to Settings.
	5. Press the down arrow  button to display the next set of menu options.
	6. Press the button next to Video.
	7. Press the button next to NTSC or press the button next to PAL depending on which setting you need.
To set the language:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu button.
	3. Press the down arrow  button to display the next set of menu options.
	4. Press the button next to Settings.
	5. Press the down arrow  button to display the next set of menu options.
	6. Press the button next to Language.
	7. Press the button next to the language that you want to use. Press the down arrow button to display more languages.


Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Some tips that can help you take great pictures!

•	Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead.

•	Use the fill flash setting [image] if there is a light behind your subject.

•	In low light conditions, use a tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure.

•	Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)), which can affect battery performance.

•	Keep the subject within the flash range (3 ft. to 10 ft. (1m to 3m)).

•	Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid hot spots in your pictures. You can use the fill flash setting if you cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects.

•	Clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD viewfinder on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth periodically. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues.

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Using the Polaroid PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures Using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

The Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Digital Camera Creative Kit and the PhotoMAX PDC 640FL Digital Camera Creative Kit contain everything you need to take pictures and transfer them into your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder or the LCD viewfinder

You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD viewfinder.

Use the optical viewfinder:

•	For faster processing and flash recycle time

•	To optimize battery life

Use the LCD viewfinder to optimize framing your image when you are using the macro lens to take close-ups of objects.

To take a picture:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Set the distance setting on the back of the camera to one of the following:
Icon	For subjects…
	Macro lens 0.5 to 1.5 ft. (15 to 45 cm) from the camera
	Close-up lens 1.5 to 5 ft. (45 cm to 1.5m) from the camera
	Normal lens 3 ft. to infinity (1m to infinity) from the camera
	3. Press the Resolution button on the top of the camera to set the resolution to one of the following options:
Icon	Description
Super-High	640 x 480 resolution Minimal compression Stores up to 12 images
High	640 x 480 resolution Medium compression Stores up to 24 images
Standard	640 x 480 resolution Medium compression Stores up to 36 images
Low	320 x 240 resolution No compression Stores up to 96 images
	4. Press the Flash button to set the flash to one of the following options:
Icon	Flash Setting
	The flash fires automatically whenever the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light.
	• The flash fires for every picture.  • Use fill flash setting when there is a light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows. • Use on cloudy days.
	• The flash does not fire.  • Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror.
	• The flash fires automatically. • The autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light, but is preceded by a preflash to reduce the red-eye effect.
	5. Take a picture:
If you want to…	Then…
Use the optical viewfinder	a. Look through the optical viewfinder on the back of the camera b. Frame the image the way you want.
Use the LCD viewfinder	a. Press the LCD viewfinder button on the top of the camera to turn on the LCD viewfinder.  b. Point the camera at your subject. c. Frame the image the way you want.
	6. Once you have composed your picture, press the shutter button.
	7. Once you capture the image, the green LED in the optical viewfinder blinks. When the LED stops blinking, you can take another picture.
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Using the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Controls

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures Using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Transferring Pictures from Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

You can transfer pictures directly from your Polaroid PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera to your computer. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries.

•	 Transfer pictures using the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software

•	 Display images on a TV

Note:  If you have the PDC 640FL Digital Camera, you can use the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter to transfer pictures easily from the memory card to your computer.

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Using the Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera

Using the Polaroid PDC 640FL Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

Transferring pictures to your computer

You can transfer a selected picture from the camera directly to the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software or you can transfer selected images directly to an album.

Note:  Make sure that your PDC 640 Digital Camera is connected to your computer and both are turned on. The PC message should appear on the Status panel on the top of the camera. If you are having problems making the connection, see PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting.

To transfer pictures:

1.	Click [image].

Note:  If you are using PhotoMAX Pro to transfer pictures, you need to select PDC 640 Camera from the Select Source dialog box (select File>Acquire>Select Source), and then select File>Acquire. For more information, see Acquiring Images.

2.	Do one of the following:

Click…	Then…
	a. Select the album in which you want to save your images, or click New Album to create a new album. b. Click [image]. c. Select PDC 640 from the Sources: list on the Select Source window, and then click Select. The PDC 640 Twain Driver window opens. d. Click Get All to transfer all the images in the camera memory to your computer. Note:  You also can select the images you want to transfer to your computer and click Get Selected. The images are transferred to the selected album, which is located in the PhotoMAX Albums folder. The PDC 640 Twain Driver window closes. e. Double-click the image in the album that you want to edit.  The image appears in the image tray.
	a. Select Twain device on the Acquire From window, and then click OK. b. Select PDC 640 Camera from the Sources: list on the Select Source window, and then click Select. The PDC 640 Twain Driver window opens. c. Click Get All to transfer all the images in the camera memory to your computer. Note:  You also can select the images you want to transfer to your computer and click Get Selected. The images are transferred to the sample album, which is located in the PhotoMAX Albums folder. The PDC 640 Twain Driver window closes. d. Double-click the image that you want to edit.  The image appears in the image tray.
Displaying Images on a TV

You can view the images stored in your camera on any TV equipped with a video input terminal. For more information about using your TV for video input, refer to the manufacturer's manual for your TV.

1.	Turn off the TV and turn off the camera.

2.	Set the video mode (NTSC or PAL), if needed.

3.	Plug one end of the video cable into the video input connector on the TV.

4.	Open the memory compartment on your camera and the plug the other end of the video cable into the TV connector.

5.	Turn on the TV and set the channel used for video input.

6.	Turn on the camera [image].

7.	Press the Menu [image] button and then press the Menu button again to review the images.

You also can press the LCD review [image] button and use the up and down arrow buttons to review the images.


Using the Polaroid PDC 640FL Digital Camera

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640FL Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

The Polaroid PDC 640FL Digital Camera and the Polaroid Image Maker Software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce high-quality results. Use your imagination. Have fun!

•	 Unpacking the PDC 640FL kit

•	 Locating camera parts

•	 Attaching the wrist strap

•	 Loading batteries in the camera

•	 Connecting the AC adapter

•	 Inserting the memory card

•	 Turning on the camera

Unpacking the PDC 640FL camera kit

Your Polaroid PDC 640FL Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and save them to your computer.

Make sure you have the following:

a	Camera case

b	Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM

c	Four AA Batteries

d	Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640/640FL User's Guide

e	Camera-to-TV connector (video cable)

f	SmartMedia memory card

g	FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

h	AC power adapter

i	Wrist strap

j	Polaroid PDC 640FL Digital Camera

Please fill out and mail your registration card!

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Using the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Controls

Using Menu Options on the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures Using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Transferring Pictures Using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

The PDC 640FL Digital Camera Creative Kit comes with the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter that lets you transfer images stored on a memory card to your computer.

•	 Transferring pictures

•	 Changing the batteries in the adapter

•	 Cleaning the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

•	 Precautions when using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

Transferring pictures using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

The FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter is designed for use in your computer's 3.5 inch diskette drive.

To transfer pictures:

1.	Remove the memory card from the camera.

2.	Insert the memory card into the floppy disk adapter.

Make sure that you insert the memory card into the adapter with the gold side of the memory card facing you and to the right and the silver side of the adapter facing away from you.

3.	Insert the floppy disk adapter into the diskette drive on your computer.

4.	Double-click the PhotoMAX shortcut on your desktop to open the software.

5.	Click [image].

6.	Click [image].

7.	Click [image].

The images appear as thumbnails on the album manager window.

8.	Double-click the image that you want to edit.

The image appears in the image tray.

9.	Remove the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter from the diskette drive when you are done.

Note:  Always remove the floppy disk adapter from the diskette drive when not in use. The adapter continues to draw power for 5 minutes before the FlashPath is deactivated. Also, you cannot restart your computer with the adapter in the diskette drive.

Changing the batteries in the adapter

The FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter uses two CR2016 lithium batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Battery life depends on:

•	Battery manufacturer

•	Storage and use temperature

•	Use

Always remove the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter from the diskette drive when not in use. The adapter contuse to draw power for 5 minutes before the FlashPath is deactivated.

To change the batteries:

1.	Place the adapter on a flat surface.

2.	Use your thumb to press down and turn the battery cover counterclockwise.

3.	Remove the cover and then remove the battery.

Dispose of the battery properly.

4.	Insert a new battery.

Make sure that the + side is facing up and that the side spring contact is located next to the battery and not under the battery.

5.	Replace the cover. Press and turn the cover clockwise.

Cleaning the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

It is important to keep the slot in the center of the floppy disk adapter (front and back) clean. This is the area that is in contact with the head of the diskette drive in your computer.

Use a clean cotton swab to wipe the center slot on the front and on the back of the floppy disk adapter. Clean the adapter before you insert it and after you remove it from the diskette drive.

Precautions when using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

•	Always store the adapter in the jewel case.

•	Always remove the adapter from the diskette drive after use.

•	Do not run Scandisk on the adapter.

•	Do not compress the images on the memory card in the adapter.

•	Do not twist or bend the adapter.

•	Do not drop the adapter.

•	Do not store in extreme temperatures (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)) or humidity.

•	Do not immerse in liquid.

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Using the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Controls

Using Menu Options on the PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Photos with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
The Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the camera	• Make sure you turn on the camera and then your turn on your computer. Make sure the AC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the camera and to an AC power outlet. • Connect the PDC 640 Digital Camera serial cable to the RS-232C serial port on the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the serial cable port on the camera.  • Make sure the cables are attached firmly to the camera and to the back of the computer.
No power	• Slide the lens cover to the right. • Open the battery compartment and make sure the + and - terminals are positioned correctly in the battery compartment. • Replace the batteries. • Use the recommended AC adapter.
Low Battery indicator on the Status panel	Replace the batteries.
Cannot take a picture	• Wait until the green LED stops blinking. • If you have taken the maximum number of images, transfer the images to your computer and delete the images from memory. • Make sure the memory card is inserted correctly in the memory compartment. • If the camera is connected to your computer, use the software controls to take a picture, or disconnect the camera from the computer.
Flash does not work	• Check the flash mode icon on the Staus panel. Cycle through the flash options to turn on the flash if it was disabled. • Wait until the green LED on the viewfinder stops blinking. • Replace the batteries.
No signal on the TV monitor while the camera is on	Use the specified cable to connect the camera and the TV monitor.
Cannot see the images on the memory card when using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter	• Remove the floppy disk adapter from the diskette drive and make sure the memory card is inserted correctly in the adapter. • Replace the batteries in the adapter. • Use a cotton swab to clean the slot in the center of the adapter.


PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

•	 Camera precautions

•	 Battery precautions

•	 Camera specifications

•	 Warranty information

•	 FCC notice

Camera precautions

Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid PDC 640/640FL Digital Camera:

•	Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Return your digital camera to your authorized Polaroid service provider for all maintenance and repairs.

•	Keep the camera away from water and other liquids because moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Make sure not to get the camera wet if you are using it in the rain, at the seashore, or any other location where there is the possibility of exposure to liquids.

•	Turn off the power to the camera and unplug the AC adapter immediately if water or any other liquids get into the camera. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of electrical shock or fire.

•	Do not open the battery compartment or unplug the AC adapter when the green LCD light on the back of the camera is flashing. If the camera loses power while processing a new image, the new image cannot be stored and can cause corruption of other stored images.

•	Do not touch the LCD screen.

•	Keep the memory card away from heat, moisture, static electricity, and magnetic fields.

•	Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

•	Do not expose the camera to excessive heat or excessive cold. Do not leave the camera in an automobile where it can be exposed to extremes in temperature (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)).

Battery precautions

When using batteries, keep the following in mind:

•	Only use AA alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries with this camera.

•	Never mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers.

•	Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations.

•	Remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to use the camera for extended periods of time.

•	Remove dead batteries from the camera. Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause significant damage to your camera.

Note:  Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty.

Camera specifications

Optics

•	Optical and LCD Viewfinder:  1.8 inch LCD Monitor

•	Lens aperture:  F 4.0/1

•	Lens focal range:  46 mm equivalent 35 mm camera

•	Electronic shutter:  1/30 sec to 1/10,000sec

•	640 x 480 CCD image sensor

•	Speed:  ISO 100 equivalent

•	Flash:  range is 3 to 10 ft. (90 cm-3.0m) (normal)

Images

•	Compression:  JPEG

•	Color:  24-bit (millions of colors)

•	Resolution modes and number of images

•	Super High ( [image]) mode:  640 x 480; 12 images/2 MB memory card

•	High mode( [image]):  640 x 480; 24 images/2 MB memory card

•	Medium mode ( [image]):  640 x 480; 36 images/2 MB memory card

•	Low mode( [image]):  320 x 240; 96 images/2 MB memory card

Storage, Interfaces, and Power

•	Removable Memory:  SSFDC ATA compatible 3.3V/2MB~8MB (SmartMedia 2 MB memory card included)

•	Serial interface:  RS-232C

•	FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter for SmartMedia (PDC 640FL Digital Camera)

•	Four AA type (compatible with alkaline, Nicad, NiMH)

•	Video output:  user-selectable NTSC/PAL

•	AC adapter:  input voltage range: 5.5v to 6.5v

User Controls and Other Features

•	Autofocus

•	Records date and time

•	Auto formatting of removable memory (SSFDC)

•	Tripod mountable

•	Flash modes:  Auto, Flash fill-in, Flash off, and Red-eye reduction

•	Self-timer:  10 sec and off

•	Focus Range (3 modes)

•	Macro (super close-up):  0.5 - 1.5 ft (15 to 45 cm)

•	Close -up:  1.5 - 5 ft (45 cm to 1.5m)

•	Normal:  3 ft to infinity (1m to infinity)

Physical

•	Dimension:  132mm (l) x W 46.5mm (w) x 73mm (h)

•	Weight: 270g without batteries or SSFDC

Operating Environment

•	Temperature:  0 ~ +40°C (104° F)

•	Relative humidity:  30% - 90% (noncondensing)

•	FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter for SmartMedia (PDC 640FL Digital Camera)

−	Operating:  +20°C to +60°C (+68°F to +140°F)

−	Storage:  -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to 158°F)

−	Humidity:  95% maximum, noncondensing

Warranty information

One Year Limited Warranty

Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture within the warranty period. The warrant period is determined by the date of purchase. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise, the warranty period is determined by the date of manufacture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, misuse or tampering, and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such exclusions or limitations.

Caution

This unit is battery operated. Supervise children when camera is operated by them or used in their presence. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose or immerse in water or other fluids, disassemble, or operate if dropped or damaged. Contact a Polaroid Service Center for repair information.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 commercial 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, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.


Inserting the Batteries


Connecting the PDC 640 to the Computer

a	Camera-to-computer connector (RS-232C serial cable)

b	Camera-to-TV connector

c	AC power adapter


Connecting the AC Adapter

To conserve battery life, use the AC adapter. When convenient you also can use the AC adapter to power the camera to record and play back images.

a	Camera-to-computer connector

b	Camera-to-TV connector

c	AC adapter connector

Note the following precautions when you use the AC adapter:

•	To prevent damage to your camera, only use the AC adapter that came with your digital camera.

•	Turn off the power to the camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

•	Grasp the plug, not the cord, when you unplug the adapter from an outlet. Avoid bending, pulling, or twisting the AC adapter cord. Do not try to lengthen the cord by splicing it with another wire.

•	To avoid electrical shock, replace a damaged power cord with a new one.

•	The AC adapter can become warm to the touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and is no cause for alarm.


Opening the Battery Compartment


Inserting the Compact Flash Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card


Opening the Memory Compartment


Opening the Lens Cover


Press the up arrow button to scroll back to the previous screen of menu options or set of thumbnails.


Press the down arrow button to display the next screen of menu options or set of thumbnails.


Press the Menu button to display the menu options on the LCD viewfinder.


Press the Information button to show the resolution, the number of the image, and if the image is locked information on the LCD viewfinder.


Press the LCD viewfinder button to turn on the LCD.


Displaying the Menu Options on the LCD Panel


Press the Menu [image] button to display the menu options on the LCD viewfinder. Press the down arrow [image] button to go to the next screen of options. Press the up arrow [image] button to go back to the previous screen.

To select a menu option, press the button on the back of the camera next to the menu option.


Status Panel

a	Resolution setting

b	Number of images remaining in memory

c	Battery indicator

d	Distance setting

e	Flash setting


Selecting Images to Download
Selecting Images to Transfer

You can transfer all the images stored in your camera, or you can select one or more images to transfer.

Click…	To…
Get All	Transfer all the images stored in memory.
Get Selected	Transfer the selected images. 1. Select the image or images that you want to transfer to your computer. 2. Click Get Selected.


Deleting Images from Memory

Use this feature to delete selected images from memory on the camera. You cannot delete any images that are locked.

1.	Select the image that you want to delete.

2.	Click Delete.

3.	Click Yes on the Delete File window.


Camera Controls

Use this feature to operate your camera while it is connected to your computer. You can take pictures, delete pictures, and change some camera settings.

Click…	To…
Continuous Update	Have the camera update the image in the image area continuously.
Take Picture	Take a picture of the image in the image area. The image is stored in the camera memory.
Close	Close the Camera Controls window.
Resolution	Change the camera resolution.
Self Timer	Activate the self-timer on the camera, so you can get into the picture.
Erase Last	Delete the last image from the memory card on the camera.
Erase All	Delete all the images from the memory card on the camera.
Flash	Change the flash setting on the camera.


Camera Setup

Use this feature to change some of the camera settings.

Option	Description
Camera ID	You can change the camera ID.
Language	Select a different language from the list. This changes the language in which the menu options on the LCD display appear.
Camera Time	Select the Set Camera to Computer Time option to synchronize the computer time and the camera time.
Power Down Time	The camera turns itself off after a preset number of minutes to conserve the batteries. You can change the number of minutes when the camera is connected to the computer and when it is not connected to the computer.


Camera Connection

Use this feature to change the port that the camera is connected to and the speed of the port.


Image Display Area

The images that are stored on the memory card are displayed in this area. A white border appears around a selected image. A lock icon appears in the lower-left corner of the image if it is locked. You cannot delete an image if it is locked, but you can download the image to your computer.


Transferring Your Images to Your Computer


Inserting the SmartMedia Memory Card in the Adapter
Inserting the Memory Card into the Adapter


Inserting the FlashPath Adapter in Your Computer
Inserting the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter into Your Computer


Opening the Battery Cover


Cleaning the FlashPath Adapter
Cleaning the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter


Using the PhotoMAX Photo Printer

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX Photo Printer Kit contains everything you need to print clear, sharp real color pictures from any digital image. Use the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software to edit, correct, and add special effects to your images before you print them on the PhotoMAX Photo Printer.

Unleash your creativity with the PhotoMAX Photo Printer and see the results right away. Print out multiple copies of your favorite pictures to share with family and friends. Have fun!

•	 Unpacking the kit

•	 Connecting the PhotoMAX Photo Printer

Unpacking the kit

Make sure you have the following:

•	PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM

•	PhotoMAX Pro Software CD-ROM

•	PhotoMAX Photo Printer

•	Parallel interface cable

•	AC adapter and power cord

•	One pack of Spectra Platinum Instant Film

Connecting the PhotoMAX Photo Printer

Note:  If your computer only has one parallel port and you have more than one device that uses the parallel port (for example, a printer), you can use a manual or automatic electronic switching device. The switching device lets you connect more than one device to the same parallel port.

1.	Turn off your computer.

Note:  Always make sure that the PhotoMAX Photo Printer is placed horizontally on a flat surface close to the computer.

2.	Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

3.	Connect the AC adapter to the rear of the printer.

4.	Plug the power cord into an outlet.

Note:  The green power LED is lit. To turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the outlet.

5.	Connect the one end of the parallel port interface cable to the parallel port on the back of your computer.

6.	Connect the other end of the parallel port interface cable to the connector on the back of the printer.

7.	Turn on your computer.

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Loading and Unloading Film

PhotoMAX Photo Printer Maintenance

Printing Images Using the Photo Printer

PhotoMAX Photo Printer Troubleshooting

Special Note to Compaq Computer Owners

PhotoMAX Photo Printer FCC Notice and Warranty Information

Contacting Polaroid


Loading and Unloading Film

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX Photo Printer Kit comes with a pack of Polaroid Spectra Platinum Instant Film. Spectra Platinum Instant Film provides clear, sharp, vivid pictures each and every time. You also can use Polaroid ColorShot Instant Film with your PhotoMAX Photo Printer.

Each pack of Spectra and ColorShot Instant Film contains enough film to print 10 pictures.

Note:  The first time you print, the printer ejects the black film protective cover. If you load a partially used film pack, the printer assumes that a full pack is loaded and the picture count is incorrect. Keep track of the number of exposures manually.

To load the film:

1.	Press and hold down the door latch and pull the film door open.

2.	Remove the film pack from the box and remove the protective foil wrapper. Make sure to hold the film by the edges.

3.	Insert the film pack with the film cover facing up into the Photo Printer tray.

4.	Slide the Photo Printer tray back until it latches shut.

To unload the film:

1.	Press and hold down the door latch and pull the film door open.

2.	Remove the empty film pack.

3.	Dispose of the film pack.

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PhotoMAX Photo Printer Maintenance

Printing Images Using the Photo Printer

PhotoMAX Photo Printer Troubleshooting

Special Note to Compaq Computer Owners

PhotoMAX Photo Printer FCC Notice and Warranty Information

Contacting Polaroid


PhotoMAX Photo Printer Maintenance

It is easy to take care of your PhotoMAX Photo Printer. Follow these easy procedures and your Photo Printer is always ready to give you great color pictures.

Wipe the outside of your Photo Printer with a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or solvents.

Clean the developer rollers often to make sure that dust and dirt do not collect on the rollers. If dust or dirt collects on the developer rollers, banding or spots can appear on your pictures.

Warning:  To prevent damage to the rollers, do not use cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the developer rollers.

To clean the developer rollers:

1.	Press and hold down the door latch and pull the door open.

Note:  If there is a film pack in the printer, open the door in a dimly lit location.

The steel developer rollers (a) are located just inside the door.

2.	Use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe the full length of the developer rollers as you turn the rollers.

Dampen the cloth with tap water if necessary and then wipe the rollers completely dry.

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Loading and Unloading Film

Printing Images Using the Photo Printer

PhotoMAX Photo Printer Troubleshooting

Special Note to Compaq Computer Owners

PhotoMAX Photo Printer FCC Notice and Warranty Information

Contacting Polaroid


Setting Photo Printer Properties

Use the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window to set the printer's properties.

To open the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window:

1.	Select Properties from the Print Setup dialog box.

2.	Select the Graphics tab to define printing options.

a.	Select Portrait or Landscape.

b.	Drag the Intensity slider to make the image print lighter or darker.

c.	Select the number of copies you want to print.

d.	Select Using Preview to see a preview of the image before it prints. The preview window lets you to magnify or reduce the size of the image to select the part of the image that you want to print. The image prints faster if you do not select this option.

3.	Select the Device Options tab to select the film type and to enable or disable IQA technology.

	Note:  Disable IQA Technology on this window if you want to use the IQA button on the Retouch Photo tool palette. Undesirable results may occur if you apply the IQA Technology more than once to the image.
4.	Click OK to close the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window.


Printing Images Using the PhotoMAX Photo Printer

You can print your digital images directly to the PhotoMAX Photo Printer, or to another ink jet or laser printer connected to your computer.

	• Click the instant prints button to print to the PhotoMAX Photo Printer. This is the easiest way to print to your PhotoMAX Photo Printer.
	• Click the Print It! button to print to the Photo Printer or to print to another printer.
To print an image using instant prints:

1.	Open the image that you want to print.

2.	Click instant prints.

Your image is sized and adjusted to fit properly on an instant photo automatically. You do not have to make adjustments to any printer settings when using this option.

The picture ejects from the Photo Printer automatically.

The picture is dry as soon as it is ejected and can be handled immediately. However, for the first few minutes, do not shake or bend the picture. Allow several minutes to develop fully saturated colors. Handle the picture only by the edges.

To print an image using Print It!:

1.	Open the image that you want to print.

2.	Click [image].

3.	Click [image] to open the Print dialog box.

4.	Click Printer Setup to open the Print Setup dialog box.

a.	Select Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel from the Name: list if needed. To print to a different printer, select that printer name from the Name: list.

b.	Select Portrait or Landscape.

c.	Select Properties to open the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window.

You may need to change the film type, enable or disable preview mode, enable or disable IQA Technology, change the number of copies, or change the intensity of the image.

d.	Click OK.

5.	Enter a description (limit of 45 alphanumeric characters and spaces) of your image in the Description field.

The description appears below your printed image. If you do not want to print a description of the image, leave this space blank. The description does not print on your image if the image fills the entire image area on the film.

6.	Enter the number of copies you want to print in the Copies field.

7.	Select your image and drag it to where you want it to appear on the picture. You can select Hori-centered to center your image horizontally, or select Vert-centered to center your image vertically.

8.	Drag the Output slider to set the size of your printed image.

Note:  For the best results, set the dpi to 160. The larger the image, the lower the resolution and quality of the printed image.

9.	Click Print.

If Using Preview is selected on the Graphics tab on the Polaroid Photo Printer Parallel Properties window, a preview of your image appears (go to step 10).

If Using Preview is not selected, the image prints directly to the Photo Printer.

10.	Click the printer icon on the preview window.

The green LED on the printer blinks while the picture is processing. The picture ejects from the Photo Printer when it is done processing.

The picture is dry as soon as it is ejected and can be handled immediately. However, for the first few minutes, do not shake or bend the picture. Allow several minutes to develop fully saturated colors. Handle the picture only by the edges.

Refer to PhotoMAX Photo Printer Troubleshooting if the image does not print.

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Loading and Unloading Film

PhotoMAX Photo Printer Maintenance

Special Note to Compaq Computer Owners

PhotoMAX Photo Printer FCC Notice and Warranty Information

Contacting Polaroid


PhotoMAX Photo Printer Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the Photo Printer	• Make sure the AC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the scanner and to an AC power outlet. • Make sure the parallel interface cable is connected tightly to the back of the scanner and to the parallel port on the back of your computer. If your computer has more than one printer and only one parallel port, you need to purchase a manual or automatic electronic switching device. This electronic switching device lets you connect more than one printer to the same parallel port. This device is available at most computer hardware retailers.
Pictures have spots or banding on them that were not on the original digital image	Clean the developer rollers.
The Photo Printer does not print the picture or takes a long time to print the picture	Make sure the parallel interface cable is connected tightly to the back of the scanner and to the parallel port on the back of your computer. If you are using the Photo Printer with a Compaq computer, refer to Special Note to Compaq Computer Owners.
Picture is too blue or too red/yellow	Do not store the film in areas of extreme temperatures (too hot or too cold). Allow the film to reach room temperature before printing.
One of the pictures in the film pack is defective	Polaroid will replace film that is defective in manufacture, packaging, or labeling. For more information, see the film package. The warranty does not apply to outdated film. Call for technical assistance.
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Loading and Unloading Film

PhotoMAX Photo Printer Maintenance

PhotoMAX Photo Printer FCC Notice and Warranty Information

Contacting Polaroid


Special Note to Compaq Computer Owners

If you install the PhotoMAX Photo Printer on a Compaq Deskpro 2000, 4000, or 6000 series computer and you are using Windows 95 you must download a file from Compaq’s Web site.

1.	Use a Web browser and open the following:

www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/software/117.html

This page contains the link to the Microsoft Office 95 KB Slowdown Patch. This file is known as a Soft Patch and is called SP2345.

2.	Click the Download button.

3.	Follow the instructions on the screen. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive. The file is called SP2345.EXE.

4.	Open the Windows Explorer and locate SP2345.EXE.

5.	Double-click SP2345.EXE.

The following files are created:

•	PRNTUPD4.EXE

•	SP2345.DOC (describes the PRINTUPD4.EXE file)

6.	Select Start and Run from the Windows taskbar.

7.	Enter the location of PRNTUPD4.EXE and click OK.

8.	Click OK to update your Windows LPT Virtual Device.

9.	Restart your computer.

10.	Reinstall the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software.

11.	Delete SP2345.EXE.


PhotoMAX Photo Printer FCC Notice and Warranty Information

•	 FCC notice

•	 Limited warranty information

FCC Notice

Product

The Polaroid PhotoMAX Photo Printer Kit

Marketed by

Polaroid Corporation
575 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139 U.S.A.
Telephone: 1-800-432-5355

This device complies with part 15 of the 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.

FCC NOTICE: RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

Note:  This equipment has been tested and verified for compliance with the 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 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 communication. 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 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 connected

•	Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

Product Limited Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

Polaroid Corporation warrants your Polaroid PhotoMAX Photo Printer against defects in manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, keep your sales receipt or other proof of purchase. Otherwise, the warranty period is determined by the date of manufacture.

Should this product, or any component or accessory included with it, become defective at any time during the warranty period, Polaroid Corporation will, at our option, either repair or replace this item, without charge, provided the product is returned prepaid and insured to a designated service location. Please return the product in its original packaging.

This Limited Warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, misuse, or tampering, and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such exclusions or limitations.

Warning:  Opening the printer housing voids the warranty.

For technical assistance, refer to Contacting Polaroid.


Loading and Unloading Film


Holding the Film


Loading the Film


Connecting the PhotoMAX Photo Printer

1	PhotoMAX Photo Printer

2	Green power LED

3	Power cord

4	AC adapter

5	Parallel interface cable


Photo Printer Details Tab


Photo Printer Graphics Tab


Photo Printer Device Options Tab


instant prints button


Polaroid Photo Printer Image Preview


This number indicates how many pictures remain in the film pack.

Note:  If you load a partially used film pack, the printer assumes that a full pack is loaded and the picture count is incorrect. Keep track of the number of exposures manually.


Click this button to enlarge the image in the preview window. This does not change the actual size of the image, it just enlarges the image for printing.


Click this button to reduce the size of the image in the preview window. This does not change the actual size of the image, it just reduces the image for printing.


Click this button to print the image to the printer. The green LED on the front of the Photo Printer blinks and then the printer ejects the photo.


Click this button if you do not want to print the image.


This area shows the area of your image that prints. Click the Zoom in or Zoom out buttons to enlarge or reduce the image area. Use the scroll bars to move the image up or down or left and right.


Using the Polaroid Instant Camera

Your Polaroid Instant Image Maker Kit contains everything you need to take photographs and scan them into your computer where you can change them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

The Polaroid instant cameras use the 600-series or Extreme film formats.

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Using the Instant Camera Controls

Taking a Picture with Your Instant Camera

Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your Instant Camera

Instant Camera Troubleshooting


Using the Instant Camera Controls

This section describes the following Instant camera controls:

•	 Close-up lens

•	 Lighten/darken control

Close-up lens

To take a close-up picture:

1.	Slide the lever to the 2 to 4 ft. (0.6 to 1.2m) setting. An oval frame is visible in the viewfinder to remind you that the close-up lens is in use.

2.	Fill the oval frame with your subject.

For close-ups of small children, objects, or more than one person, keep the oval frame in place and center it on one subject. Use the full viewfinder area (not the oval frame) to frame the picture.

Note:  Return the lever to the 4 ft. to infinity (1.2m to infinity) setting when you are done using the close-up lens.

Lighten/darken control

Use this control only when you want to reshoot a picture to make it lighter or darker.

•	To take a lighter picture, slide the control past the white arrow.

•	To take a darker picture, slide the control past the black arrow.

•	Return the control to the center position when you are done shooting.


Taking a Picture with Your Instant Camera

Always use Polaroid 600 or Extreme instant color films.

To take a picture:

1.	Open the camera

Lift the flash unit and snap it in place.

2.	Check the controls

Check that the lighten/darken control is in the middle position and that the green light on the back of the flash unit is lit.

3.	Load the film

a.	Push the latch forward to open the film door.

b.	Remove the film pack from the package, hold the film pack by its edges, and slide it into the camera.

c.	Close the film door.

As soon as you close the film door, the battery in the film powers the camera. The film cover ejects and the picture counter is set to 10.

4.	Position your subject

Indoors, your subject should be 4 to 10 ft. (1.2 to 3m) away and in front of a light-colored background.

Outdoors, your subject should be at least 4 ft. (1.2m) away.

Always use a flash. Use the close-up lens for close-ups of small children or objects.

5.	Take the picture

Press the shutter button when you are ready.

Note:  Return the lever to the 4 ft. to infinity (1.2m to infinity) setting when you are done using the close-up lens.

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Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your Instant Camera

Instant Camera Troubleshooting

Scanning a Photograph


Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your Instant Camera

The following is a list of tips that can help you take great pictures:

•	Clean the lens with a soft facial tissue.

•	Keep the developer rollers clean.

•	Hold the camera steady.

•	Avoid storing the camera and the film in extreme temperatures (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)).

•	Handle the pictures gently during the first 60 seconds of development. Do not fan the picture.

•	Stay within the camera's range and the flash range to prevent pictures that are too light or too dark.

•	Avoid dark backgrounds, bright lights, or reflective surfaces behind the subject.

•	Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead.

•	Use the flash in dim light, in shade, at dusk, or on overcast days.

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Using the Polaroid Instant Camera

Taking a Picture with Your Instant Camera

Instant Camera Troubleshooting


Instant Camera Troubleshooting

If you think your camera needs repair, call 1-800-343-5000 toll free from anywhere in the U.S.A or call 1-800-268-6970 in Canada.

Problem	Solution
Pictures are too light (overexposed)	• Stay within the camera's range. • Avoid dark backgrounds (subject and background should be in even lighting). • Place the subject near a brightly colored background. • Check the lighten/darken control setting.
Pictures are too dark (underexposed)	• Use the flash and stay within the camera and flash range. • Move in close (4 ft. (1.2m) from subject is best for pictures of people). • Avoid bright lights (lamps, windows) and reflective areas behind your subject. • Eliminate reflections by standing slightly to one side of the subject and taking the picture at an angle. • Place the subject near a brightly colored background. • Check lighten/darken control settings. • Make sure that there is nothing between your camera and subject.
Picture is blurred	• Always use the flash indoors (use flash outdoors in shade, at dusk, or on overcast days). • Stay within the flash range or the camera range. • Depress the shutter button smoothly and keep your finger on the shutter button until all motor noise stops. • Keep the subject still.
Picture is developed incompletely	• Hold the film pack by edges and slide it all the way into the camera. • Do not remove the film from its box until you are ready to load the camera.
Picture is too blue or too red/yellow	• In cold weather, keep the camera and film as warm as possible. Place the developing picture in a warm pocket for at least a minute (be careful not to bend it). • Avoid storing the camera and the film in hot places or near a heat source.


Using the Polaroid Deluxe Instant Camera

Your Polaroid Deluxe Instant Image Maker Kit contains everything you need to take photographs and scan them into your computer where you can change them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

These Polaroid instant cameras use the Spectra or Image film formats.

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Using the Deluxe Instant Camera Controls

Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

Taking a Picture with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

Deluxe Instant Camera Troubleshooting


Using the Deluxe Instant Camera Controls

This section describes the following Deluxe Instant camera controls:

•	 Automatic focusing

•	 Lighten/darken control

•	 Electronic flash

•	 Self-timer

Automatic Focusing

When you press the shutter button, sound waves are sent from the camera to the central part of the subject. The camera measures the time it takes the sound waves to reach the subject and then return the echo. This measurement provides the correct lens setting.

Make sure that the sound waves have a clear path to your subject.

To photograph a scene through glass, turn off the autofocus and flash systems by sliding both switches down.

When you turn off the autofocus system, the lens sets for distant subjects.

Lighten/darken control

Use this control when you want to retake a picture to make it lighter or darker.

	To make the picture lighter, slide up the control.
	To make the picture darker, slide down the control.
	After you finish taking the picture, return the control to the center position.
Important:  When the background of a flash picture is too dark but your subject is illuminated well:

•	Make sure the control is in the center position.

•	Place your subject near a light-colored background, keeping both within the 2 to 15 ft. (60 cm to 4.6m) flash range.

Electronic flash

The flash automatically charges every time you:

•	Load film

•	Press the shutter button halfway

•	Take a picture

•	Open the camera

When the green light comes on, the flash is ready. The light stays on for 20 to 30 seconds. If the green light goes off, press the shutter button halfway. Take the picture when the green light comes on again.

Self-Timer

Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support. Frame your picture in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway to make sure you get the green good picture symbol in the viewfinder. Do the following:

1.	Release the shutter button.

2.	Slide the self-timer switch down. You have 12 seconds to get into your picture.

During the first 10 seconds, the camera beeps and you see a flashing red light on the front of the camera.

Two seconds before the camera takes the picture, the red light will stay on and the beep becomes a steady signal.

3.	Slide the self-timer switch up. To avoid a double exposure, do not close the camera before you slide up the switch.

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Taking a Picture with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

Tips for Great Pictures with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

Deluxe Instant Camera Troubleshooting


Taking a Picture with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

Always use Polaroid Spectra or Image film formats.

To take a picture:

1.	Open the camera

Slide the release latch on the side of the camera back to open the camera.

To close the camera, slide the release latch back and push both sides of the cover down until it locks.

2.	Check the controls

Before you load the film, make sure that all the switches are in the automatic focusing position.

3.	Load the film

a.	Push down the film door release button. The film door opens.

b.	Remove the film pack from its package, hold the film pack by its edges, and slide it into the camera.

As soon as you close the film door, the battery in the film powers the camera. The film cover ejects, the picture counter is set to 10, and the green light comes on to show that the flash is ready to fire.

4.	Position your subject

For best results indoors, position your subject within 2 to 15 ft. (60 cm to 4.6m) and in front of a light-colored background.

For best results outdoors, position your subject at least 2 ft. (60 cm) away from the camera.

5.	Take the picture

a.	Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. You see the distance (in meters) to your subject and a green good picture symbol.

b.	Press the shutter button the rest of the way.

Note:  To delay ejecting the picture, hold down the shutter button.

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Tips for Great Pictures with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

Using the Deluxe Instant Camera Controls

Deluxe Instant Camera Troubleshooting

Scanning a Photograph


Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

The following is a list of tips that can help you take great pictures:

•	Make sure sound waves have a clear path to your subject.

•	Center your subject in the picture.

•	Avoid subject movement after the shutter button is pressed halfway.

•	Hold the camera steady.

•	Avoid bright backgrounds or light sources in the central part of the scene.

•	Avoid storing the camera and the film in extreme temperatures (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)).

•	Handle the pictures gently during the first 60 seconds of development. Do not fan the picture.

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Using the Deluxe Instant Camera Controls

Taking a Picture with Your Deluxe Instant Camera

Deluxe Instant Camera Troubleshooting


Deluxe Instant Camera Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Picture is blurred	• Center the subject. To keep your subject off center, frame your subject in the center of the viewfinder. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock in the correct lens setting. Then reframe your subject off center and press the shutter button the rest of the way. • Make sure that there are no objects in front of your subject. • Hold the camera steady or place the camera on a firm support.
Repeated spots or bar pattern appear on picture	1. Open the film door in indirect light (do not remove the film). 2. Clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with water, turning them as you clean. 3. Close the film door.
Picture is damaged	• Handle the picture gently during the first 60 seconds of development. Hold it by the edges and do not fan or bend the picture. • Remove the print from the exit slot as soon as it ejects.
Subject is too dark	• Reposition the subject away from the bright background. • Move the source of light to one side of the subject.
Background is too dark	• Place the subject near a background and keep the picture control in the normal position. • Stay within the flash range of 2 to 15 ft. (0.6 to 4.6m) and keep the picture control in the normal position.
Picture is too blue or too red/yellow	• In cold weather, keep the camera and film as warm as possible. Place the developing picture in a warm pocket for at least a minute (be careful not to bend it). • Avoid storing the camera and the film in hot places or near a heat source.


Using the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX Scanner Kit contains everything you need to scan pictures into your computer where you can change them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

The PhotoMAX Photo Scanner and the Polaroid Image Maker Software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce high-quality results. Use your imagination. Have fun!

Place the scanner in an appropriate location:

•	Place the scanner on a flat and stable surface.

•	Leave enough space around the scanner to ensure good ventilation.

•	Do not put anything in front of the scanner, as it blocks the operation of the scanner.

•	Keep the scanner away from liquid, direct sunlight, and strong magnetic fields.

•	Do not use the scanner in an area subject to quick changes in temperature. This can cause condensation inside the scanner.

The PhotoMAX Photo Scanner uses a TWAIN driver to communicate with any TWAIN-compliant application. The TWAIN driver is installed automatically when you install the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software supplied with your scanner.

Note:  Make sure that your PhotoMAX Photo Scanner is plugged in to your computer and both are turned on.

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Scanning a Picture

PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Preferences

PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Troubleshooting

Opening the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software from IMS Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 300 Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your Instant Camera

Taking a Picture with Your Deluxe Instant Camera


Calibrating the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner

This section describes how to calibrate your monitor. Calibrating your monitor adjusts the gamma value and gain parameters and increases visual perception.

Note:  You do not need to calibrate the scanner. The scanner automatically calibrates itself each time you perform a scan.

To calibrate the monitor:

Note:  It is recommended that you calibrate your monitor at least once every two months and every time you adjust the brightness and contrast level of your monitor. To achieve more accurate monitor calibration, use a True color video graphics display driver.

1.	Click the Calibration button on the Scanner window.

2.	Click the Monitor Calibration button.

The Monitor Color Matching dialog box opens.

3.	Perform the required monitor calibration:

To. . .	Then. . .
Adjust the primary color channels used by the monitor	a. In the Gamma Adjustment box, identify the color channels you need to adjust or select All to adjust the values of all three channels at the same time. b. For each channel, click the up or down arrow until the colors in the top and bottom areas appear to be the same.
Adjust the gain value for each of the primary color channels	a. In the Gain Adjustment box, identify the color channels you need to adjust or select All to adjust the values of all three channels at the same time. b. For each channel, click the up or down arrow until you judge by visual inspection that the right edge of this color strip appears to be black, which fades in gradation to the left.
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Scanning a Picture

PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Preferences

PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Troubleshooting


PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Preferences

This section describes settings you can change for the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner.

Preference	Description
Scan Object	You can scan pictures. Note that the slide function is disabled if you are using the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner.
Scan Mode	Select one of the following modes: • True Color • Grayscale • Line Art
Image Direction	Select one of the following directions: • Normal • Rotate 90° counterclockwise • Rotate 180° • Rotate 90° clockwise
Filter	Select one of the following filters: • True Gray • Red • Green • Blue Note:  This option is available only if you select the Grayscale or Line Art scan mode setting.
Resolution	Select the dots per inch (100 to 4800 dpi) resolution at which you want to scan your image. Note:  For best results, set the resolution to 1/3 the resolution of your printer. For example, if the maximum resolution of your printer is 720 dpi, set the scanner resolution to 240 dpi. In general, do not set the scanner resolution higher than 400 dpi. Also, the higher you make the resolution, the higher the quality of the image but the larger the final file size.
Brightness	Adjust the brightness of the image.
Contrast	Adjust the contrast of the image.
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Scanning a Picture

PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Troubleshooting


Scanning a Photo
Scanning a Picture

You can scan pictures or regular printed materials of any size not exceeding 4 inches x 6 inches.

Note:  Make sure that your PhotoMAX Photo Scanner is plugged in to your computer and both are turned on.

If the computer does not detect the scanner, check your connections, shut down the computer and turn on the scanner and printer. If the computer still does not detect the scanner, you can modify the BIOS of your computer and select EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) as the parallel port mode. EPP mode can speed up your scanning. For information about how to modify the BIOS of your computer, refer to the user's manual for your computer.

To use the scanner from your PhotoMAX Image Maker Software:

1.	Click [image].

Note:  If you are using PhotoMAX Pro to transfer pictures, you need to select Scanner from the Select Source dialog box (select File>Acquire>Select Source), and then select File>Acquire. For more information, see Acquiring Images.

2.	Click Camera or Scanner.

3.	Click TWAIN device.

4.	Select Scanner from the Sources: list and then click Select.

5.	Click the Eject button on the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner window.

Note:  You also can press the Eject button on the front of the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner to eject the tray.

6.	Lift the cover of the plastic tray and place your document face-side down on the tray. Place the top of the picture toward the front of the scanner.

Make sure that the cover is latched securely.

7.	Click the Eject button again.

Note:  You also can press the Eject button on the front of the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner.

8.	Click the Adjust button to make changes to the scanning preferences. Click OK to close the Preference window.

9.	Move the cursor over the preview area and press the right mouse button to display a list of scan sizes. Select one of the sizes from the list. This is optional.

The preview area (area in white) is where a preview of your scanned image appears and where you can select the area to save for the final scan.

10.	Click the Prescan button to preview the scanned image.

Caution:  The tray slides out slowly during scanning. Do not put anything in front of the scanner as it can interfere with the scanning procedure.

After the scanner finishes prescanning the image, you can save the entire image or select part of the image to save.

To select part of the image:

a.	Select one of the handles on the selection box.

b.	Press and hold the left mouse button and drag the selection box.

c.	Release the left mouse button when you have selected the area you want to save.

11.	You can scan your image to the image making application or to the Windows Clipboard:

•	Click PhotoMAX to scan the image to the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software.

The image appears in the image tray.

•	Click Clipboard to scan the image to the Windows Clipboard.

You can paste the image from the Clipboard into your word processing application or into your image editing program.

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PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Preferences

PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Troubleshooting


Cleaning the Scanning Tray

Dust, dirt, smudges, and scratches on the scanning tray can affect the quality of your scanned images. To ensure optimal quality of your scanned images, clean the tray regularly.

Note:  To avoid scratching the tray, clean it gently.

To clean the scanning tray:

1.	Press the Eject button on the front of the scanner to slide out the scanning tray.

2.	Use a lint-free soft cloth dipped in a mild detergent to clean the whole tray.

Note:  Do not spray cleaning liquid directly onto the scanner because excess liquid can seep through the seams around the tray and damage internal components.

3.	Use a lint-free cloth to dry the tray.

4.	Press the Eject button to close the scanning tray.

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PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Troubleshooting


PhotoMAX Photo Scanner Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the scanner	• Make sure you turn on the scanner and then your turn on your computer. Make sure the DC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the scanner and to an AC power outlet. • Make sure the parallel interface cable is connected tightly to the back of the scanner and to the parallel port on the back of your computer. • Make sure the PhotoScanner checkbox is selected during the installation procedure.
Stray marks or lines appear on the final scanned image	• Try to use a good quality original document. • You can clean the scanning tray. If the scanning tray is very scratched, call for technical assistance.
Cannot calibrate scanner	Change the printer port setting in BIOS to EPP mode.
Low memory error messages	Lower the scanner resolution setting to 400 dpi or lower.


Contacting Polaroid

You can call Polaroid toll-free within the U.S.A. at 1-800-432-5355, 7 days a week, 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. When calling with a technical question, ask for an Electronic Imaging or a Digital Imaging Specialist.

Please identify the Polaroid product and its serial number (if applicable). If possible, have your system running the software when you call.

We offer a variety of Customer Support Services. Call us for details and applicable fees.

Outside the U.S.A., contact the Polaroid office nearest you.

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Internet Support

Copyright Notice


Internet Support

Technical support is available via the Internet. Visit our Web site at:

www.polaroid.com

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Contacting Polaroid

Copyright Notice


The camera stores images in memory even after you turn off the camera and even if the batteries go dead.

The camera can store up to 64 images in memory. When the camera memory is full, the letter F appears in the upper-right corner of the LCD panel. If you try to take a picture when the memory is full, the message MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD.


Connecting the PDC 300 to the Computer

a	Camera-to-computer connector (RS-232C serial cable)

b	Camera-to-TV connector (video cable)

c	AC power adapter connector


Connecting the PhotoMAX Photo Scanner to the Computer

a	Scanner-to-computer connector (parallel cable)

b	Printer-to-scanner connecor

c	Power switch for scanner

d	On/off switch for scanner


Connecting the AC Adapter

To conserve battery life, use the AC adapter. When convenient you also can use the AC adapter to power the camera to record and play back images.

a	Camera-to-computer connector (RS-232C serial cable)

b	Camera-to-TV connector (video cable)

c	AC power adapter connector

Note the following precautions when you use the AC adapter:

•	To prevent damage to your camera, use only the AC adapter that came with your digital camera.

•	Turn off the power to the camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

•	Grasp the plug, not the cord, when you unplug the adapter from an outlet. Avoid bending, pulling, or twisting the AC adapter cord. Do not try to lengthen the cord by splicing it with another wire.

•	To avoid electrical shock, replace a damaged power cord with a new one.

•	The AC adapter can become warm to the touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and is no cause for alarm.


Opening the Battery Compartment


Inserting the Batteries


	When you see the good picture symbol, press the shutter button the rest of the way to take the picture.
If you hear a beep and see the flashing yellow caution symbol:

	The number 1 indicates that your subject is too close. Release the shutter button and stand at least 2 ft. (0.6m) from the subject.
	A number from 16 to 20 indicates that your subject is beyond the flash range. Release the shutter button and move closer to your subject to keep within the 2 to 15 ft. (0.6m to 4.6m) flash range.
	A number from 2 to 15 indicates that the flash is off. Slide the flash switch up to turn on the flash.


Using the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and transfer them to your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

The Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera and the Polaroid Image Maker Software and the PhotoMAX Pro software are easy to use, and are designed to work together to produce high-quality results. Use your imagination. Have fun!

•	 Unpacking the kit

•	 Locating camera parts

•	 Attaching the wrist strap

•	 Loading batteries

•	 Connecting the AC adapter

•	 Turning on the camera

Unpacking the camera kit

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital pictures and save them to your computer.

Make sure you have the following:

a	Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera

b	Four AA batteries

c	Camera-to-computer cable (RS-232C serial cable)

d	Camera case

e	Wrist strap

f	Camera-to-TV cable (video cable)

g	Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM and PhotoMAX Pro CD-ROM

h	AC power adapter

i	AC power adapter cord

j	Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 QuickStart Card

Please fill out and mail your registration card!

Locating camera parts

Front view of the camera

a	Flash

b	Self-timer LED

c	Optical viewfinder

d	Hand grip

Back view of the camera

a	 Green LED

b	 Optical viewfinder

c	 Thumb grip

d	 Function buttons

e	 LCD display

f	 Function buttons

Right side view of the camera

a	Camera-to-TV connector (VIDEO OUT)

b	AC adapter connector (DC IN 7V)

c	Camera-to-computer connector (DIGITAL)

Left side view of the camera

a	Memory card eject button

b	Memory card slot

Top view of the camera

a	 Status panel

b	 Shutter button

c	 Power switch

d	 Lens (distance) setting switch

Bottom view of the camera

a	LCD brightness adjustment dial

b	Tripod socket

c	Battery compartment

Attaching the wrist strap

The Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera comes with a handy wrist strap. Attach the wrist strap this way:

Loading batteries

	The camera displays a low battery icon on the LCD display when the battery power is weak. When you see this icon, replace the batteries with a new set as soon as possible. When battery power is low you can continue to use the camera without the flash for a short period of time. You cannot turn on the camera when the batteries are dead.
1.	Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pushing the button in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2.	Load 4 AA-size batteries into the compartment.

Make sure the + and - terminals are oriented correctly in the compartment, or the camera will not function. Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries of different types (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers.

3.	Close the battery compartment cover. Make sure it is closed securely.

Caution:  If you are not going to be using your camera for an extended length of time or if the batteries are dead, remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion. Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the terms of the One Year Limited Warranty. For more information, see PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information.

Some tips for extending the life of your batteries:

•	Use the optical viewfinder to take pictures. Prolonged use of the LCD display shortens the life of the batteries.

•	Use the AC adapter to review images on the LCD.

•	Use the AC adapter to review images on your TV.

Connecting the AC adapter

Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. It is a good idea to keep a set of extra batteries handy, especially on a trip when it may not be possible to find replacement batteries easily.

If the camera is not connected to the computer and you are not using the AC adapter, the camera goes into power-save mode. You can set the number of minutes from the Menu Mode options menu.

Turning on the camera

To turn on the power to the camera:

1.	If you have the optional memory card, insert it now.

2.	Slide the power switch on the top of the camera to the right.

The default camera settings appear on the Status panel on the top of the camera.

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Using the PDC 700 Digital Camera Controls

Setting Menu Mode Options on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Using a Memory Card in the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Viewing Pictures on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Using the PDC 700 Digital Camera Controls

This section describes the following:

•	 Changing flash options

•	 Setting the Image Quality mode

•	 Changing the EV compensation value

•	 Erasing selected images

•	 Adjusting the LCD display brightness

•	 Using the self-timer

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Using the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Setting Menu Mode Options on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Using a Memory Card in the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Viewing Pictures on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

 Changing flash options

You can select two different flash modes, or disable the flash. Press the Previous/Flash [image] button on the back of the camera until you see one of the icons in the following table on the Status panel:

	• The flash fires automatically when the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light. • This is the default flash setting.
	• The flash fires for every picture. • Use fill flash when there is a light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows. • Use on cloudy days.
	• The flash does not fire.  • Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror.
Note:  The camera remains in the flash mode you select until you choose another flash mode.

If you are taking flash pictures and your subjects are 1.5 to 3 feet from the camera, your picture might be overexposed. You may need to compensate for this by changing the Exposure Value (EV). You can take the picture and preview the exposure on the LCD display. If you think the picture is overexposed, you can delete the image, change the EV (-0.5 or -1.0 EV), and retake the picture.

Setting the Image Quality mode

Use this setting to change the amount an image is compressed. The higher the resolution and the lower the compression, the higher the image quality. However, higher quality images have larger file sizes and fewer of them can be stored in the memory of the camera. Also, the large images take up more space on your hard drive when you transfer them to your computer.

Note:  Use the Image Quality setting with the resolution setting (VGA or XGA) to obtain higher or lower quality images, depending on your needs.

You can set the Image Quality mode to one of the following modes:

Quality	Description
S	Super Fine Low compression
F	Fine Medium Compression This is the default setting.
N	Normal High compression
To change the Image Quality setting:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Erase/SFN button. The setting is displayed on the Status panel. Also, the number of images you can take changes based on the Image Quality setting and resolution that you select. This number is displayed on the Status panel.
Changing the EV compensation value

The Exposure Value (EV) system defines the f-stop and shutter speed as one number on the Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera. The camera chooses the appropriate EV automatically. However, you can use the EV system to compensate for the exposure value manually.

The exposure value range is -2EV to +2EV in increments of 0.5. Increasing the EV compensation value results in a picture that is more exposed (brighter). Decreasing the EV compensation value results in a picture that is less exposed (darker).

You can use the LCD display to preview your subject to determine if there is enough light. Take your picture and look at the preview on the LCD display. If your image is overexposed or underexposed, change the EV.

Note:  The EV compensation value is reset to the default value (+0.0) when you turn off the camera.

To change the EV compensation value:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Multiple Display/EV button. The Expo Val. screen appears.
	3. Press the shutter button to change the exposure value in 0.5 increments.
	4. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the OK icon and press the shutter button to save the exposure value setting and exit this screen.
	Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the exit icon and press the shutter button to exit this screen without saving any changes.
Erasing selected images

Use the Erase/SFN button to erase an image from the camera memory or from a memory card. You also can erase all images from memory.

Warning:  Once you erase an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! Before you erase any images, transfer the images to your computer. If you have a memory card, copy the images to the card and remove the card from the camera.

To erase the selected image:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Play/Record Mode button.
	3. Do one of the following: • Press the Next/Self-timer button to find the image that you want to erase. • Press the Multiple Display/EV button if you want to view the images as thumbnails. Press the Next/Self-timer or Previous/Flash button to select the image that you want to erase. Press the Multiple Display/EV button to view the selected image.
	4. Press the Erase/SFN button to display the Erase screen.
	5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to erase the image from the camera memory or the memory card. Press the Previous/Flash button to close the Erase screen without erasing any images.
Adjusting the LCD display brightness

Turn the LCD dial (a) on the bottom of the camera to adjust the brightness of the LCD display.

Use your fingernail or a small coin to turn the dial. Turn the dial to the right to darken the LCD display and to the left to lighten the display.

Using the self-timer

Use this feature to include yourself in your picture.

To use the self-timer:

	1. Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support.
	2. Turn on the camera. Set the resolution, flash, and distance settings, if needed.
	3. Compose your picture in the viewfinder. Plan where you will appear in the picture.
	4. Press the Next/Self-timer button. The red LED on the front of the camera is lit.

5.	Press the shutter button to activate the self-timer.

You have 10 seconds to get into the picture. The red LED on the front of the camera next to the viewfinder blinks as the self-timer counts down.


Setting Menu Mode Options on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

This section describes how to do the following:

•	 Set XGA or VGA resolution

•	 Erase all images from memory

•	 Set Auto White Balance

•	 Formatting flash memory and the memory card

•	 Set the date and time

•	 Set the Auto Power Off time

•	 Set the playback mode

•	 Display information on the LCD display

Setting XGA or VGA resolution

Use this option to set the image resolution to XGA or VGA.

	640 x 480 resolution The number of pictures you can store in the 4 MB flash memory: Superfine mode = 22 pictures Fine mode = 45 pictures Normal mode = 90 pictures
	1024 x 768 resolution The number of pictures you can store in the 4 MB flash memory: Superfine mode = 12 pictures Fine mode = 25 pictures Normal mode = 50 pictures
Note:  Use the resolution setting (VGA or XGA) with the Image Quality setting to obtain higher or lower quality images, depending on your needs. The higher the resolution and the lower the compression, the higher the image quality. However, higher quality images have larger file sizes and fewer of them can be stored in the memory of the camera.

To set the resolution:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button. To move the cursor, press the Previous/Flash or Next/Self-timer buttons.
	3. Press the shutter button to toggle between VGA [image] and XGA [image] mode.
	4. Press the Menu Mode button to exit.
Erasing images from memory

Use this option to erase all images from the camera memory and from a memory card. You also can erase selected images.

Warning:  Once you erase an image, it cannot be retrieved - it is gone forever! Before you erase any images, transfer the images to your computer. If you have a memory card, copy the images to the card and remove the card from the camera.

To erase all images:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Erase All icon.
	4. Press the shutter button to display the Erase All screen.
	5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to erase all the images in the camera memory. Press the Previous/Flash button to close the Erase All screen without erasing any images.
Setting the Auto White Balance

Use this option to set the Auto White Balance. Different light sources produce light of different colors. This option takes the lighting conditions into account and produces the highest color fidelity possible.

Select one of the following modes:

Auto White Balance	Use this setting to allow the camera to adjust for the lighting automatically. This is the recommended setting for most picture taking environments and is the default camera setting.
Sunshine	Can use this setting if you are taking pictures outdoors in bright sunlight.
Shade	Can use this setting if you are taking pictures outdoors and there is shade.
Lamp	Can use this setting if you are taking pictures indoors with lighting from a lamp with incandescent light bulbs.  Note:  You must turn off the flash when you use this setting. If there is not adequate light, change the +EV setting and use a tripod.
Fluorescent	Use this setting if taking pictures indoors with lighting from a fluorescent light bulb.
Note:  This setting is reset to the default setting (Auto White Balance) when you turn off the camera.

To set the Auto White Balance:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Auto White Balance icon [image].
	4. Press the shutter button to toggle between the different settings (see the previous table).
	5. Press the Menu Mode button to exit.
Formatting the flash memory and a memory card

Use this option to manually format the flash memory in the camera and a memory card that is installed in the camera. A memory card is an optional component.

Note:  If an unformatted memory card is installed in the camera when you turn on the camera, the card is formatted automatically.

Warning:  Once you format the flash memory or a memory card, all images are erased and cannot be retrieved - they are gone forever! Before you format the flash memory or a memory card, transfer the images to your computer.

To format the flash memory and a memory card:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Format Memory icon [image].
	4. Press the shutter button to display the Format screen.
	5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to format the flash memory and the memory card. Press the Previous/Flash button to cancel the operation.
Setting the time and date

Use this option to set the date and time.

To set the time and date:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Set Time-Date icon [image].
	4. Press the shutter button to display the Set Time screen.
	5. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to each setting that you want to change. Press the shutter button to toggle through the settings.
	6. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the OK icon.
	7. Press the shutter button to save the time and date settings and to close the Set Time screen.
Setting the Auto Power Off time

Use this option to set the number of minutes before the camera power is shut off automatically. This option saves battery life.

To set the Auto Power Off time:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Set Auto Power Off icon [image].
	4. Press the shutter button to display the Auto Power Off screen.
	5. Press the shutter button to change the number of minutes (up to 99 minutes). Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the second digit.
	6. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the OK icon.
	7. Press the shutter button to save the setting and to close the Auto Power Off screen.
Setting playback mode

Use this option to set the playback mode to Manual or Auto. In Manual mode, you need to use the Next/Self-timer and Previous/Flash buttons to scroll through the images. In Auto mode, the camera displays each image in memory automatically.

To set playback mode:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Set Auto Play icon [image].
	4. Press the shutter button to toggle between the settings.
	5. Press the Menu Mode button to exit.
Displaying information on the LCD display

Use this option to display information on the LCD display:

Mode	Displays. . .
Record	Date Icon if connected to the AC adapter Self-timer icon if the timer is set
Play	Time and date Number of the image in memory Image quality Flash setting Resolution Play mode icon
To display information on the LCD display:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Information icon [image].
	4. Press the shutter button to toggle between the settings.
	5. Press the Menu Mode button to exit.
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Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Viewing Pictures on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Using a Memory Card in the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Images are stored in the 4 MB flash memory in the Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera. The images you take with your camera also can be stored on a removable memory card. The memory card is an optional ATA-compatible memory device that gives your camera additional memory. With additional memory you can store more images or images of higher quality.

You need an external device to transfer images from the memory card to your computer. You also can transfer images from the memory card to a Laptop computer using the PCMCIA slot. For more information about memory cards, visit your local computer retailer.

•	 Inserting a memory card

•	 Copying images from camera memory to the memory card

Inserting the memory card

When you use a memory card, the images are stored on the card and not in the flash memory in the camera.

Note:  If an unformatted memory card is installed in the camera when you turn on the camera, the card is formatted automatically. You also can manually format the memory card.

To insert the memory card:

1.	Turn off the camera.

2.	Open the memory compartment.

3.	Insert the memory card into the slot.

Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot.

Note:  The camera prompts you to format the memory card if it is not formatted. The camera displays the format menu on the LCD display.

To remove the memory card from the slot, press the button next to the card and pull the card out from the slot.

4.	Close the memory compartment door.

Copying images to the memory card

Use this option to copy images that are stored in the memory of the camera to the memory card. This frees up flash memory so you can take more pictures.

To copy images:

	1. Turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Menu Mode button. The cursor appears on the first icon.
	3. Press the Next/Self-timer button to move the cursor to the Copy Film to Card icon.
	4. Press the shutter button. One of the following messages appears on the LCD display: • None Moved - no images were moved because the memory card is full or is not installed in the camera. • Partially Moved - some of the images were moved. There is no more space on the card. • Totally Moved - all the images were moved successfully.


Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Some tips that can help you take great pictures!

•	Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid having the sun directly overhead.

•	Use the fill flash setting [image] if there is a light behind your subject.

•	In low light level conditions, use a tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure.

•	Avoid extreme temperatures (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)), which can affect battery performance.

•	Keep the subject within the flash range (18 in. to 10 ft. (0.45m to 3m)).

•	Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid hot spots in your pictures. You can use the fill flash setting if you cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects.

•	Periodically clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the camera, and the LCD display on the back of the camera with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated tissues.

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Using the CompactFlash Memory Card in the PDC 700 Digital Camera

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Transferring Pictures from the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Viewing Pictures on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera Creative Kit contains everything you need to take pictures and transfer them into your computer where you can edit them, send them over the Internet, print them, and store them.

Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder or the LCD display

You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder or using the LCD display.

Use the optical viewfinder:

•	For faster processing and flash recycle time

•	To optimize battery life

Use the LCD display to optimize framing your image when you are using the macro lens to take close-ups of objects.

To take a picture:

	1. Turn on the camera. The camera is in Record mode by default when you turn on the camera.
	2. Press the Play/Record button if the camera is not already in Record mode.
	3. Slide the lens setting button to one of the following settings:
Icon	For Subjects…
	Macro lens 8 to 18 in. from the camera
	Normal lens 18 in. to infinity from the camera
	4. Press the Erase/SFN button on the back of the camera to set the resolution to one of the following options:
Icon	Description
	640 x 480 resolution Superfine mode = 36 pictures (1/8 compression ratio) Fine mode = 68 pictures (1/15 compression ratio) Normal mode = 90 pictures (1/20 compression ratio)
	1024 x 768 resolution Superfine mode = 12 pictures (1/8 compression ratio) Fine mode = 25 pictures (1/15 compression ratio) Normal mode = 50 pictures (1/20 compression ratio)
	5. Press the Previous/Flash button to set the flash to one of the following options:
Icon	Flash Setting
	• The flash fires automatically. • The autoexposure sensor determines when lighting conditions require additional light. • This is the default camera setting.
	• The flash fires for every picture.  • Use fill flash when there is a light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows. • Use on cloudy days.
	• The flash does not fire.  • Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror.
	6. Take a picture:
If you want to…	Then…
Use the optical viewfinder	a. Look through the optical viewfinder on the back of the camera. b. Frame the image.
Use the LCD display	a. Press the LCD display [image] button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD display.  b. Point the camera at your subject and frame the image.
	7. Once you have composed your picture, press the shutter button. A preview of your picture and the Delete Now? message appears on the LCD display. Press the Erase/SFN button if you do not want to save this image. The green LED next to the optical viewfinder blinks. When the LED stops blinking, you can take another picture.
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Transferring Pictures from the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Viewing Pictures on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Viewing Pictures on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

You can view images on the LCD display one image at a time or as thumbnails (nine images at a time).

1.	Turn on the camera.

2.	View images:

To view. . .	Do the following. . .
One image at a time	a. Select the playback mode. b. Press the Play/Record mode [image] button. c. Press the Play/Record mode [image] button again to return to Record mode.
Thumbnail images	a. Press the Play/Record mode [image] button. Note:  You cannot view thumbnail images in Auto Play mode. b. Press the Multiple Display/EV [image] button. c. Press the Next/Self-timer [image] or the Previous/Flash [image] buttons to scroll through the images if there are more than nine images stored in memory. d. Press the Play/Record [image] button to return to Record mode.
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Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Transferring Pictures from the PDC 700 Digital Camera

PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information


Transferring Pictures from the PDC 700 Digital Camera

You can transfer pictures directly from your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera to your computer. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries. A No Space message appears on the LCD display when there is no more room in the flash memory or on the memory card.

•	 Transfer pictures

•	 Display images on a TV

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Using the CompactFlash Memory Card in the PDC 700 Digital Camera

Taking a Picture with Your PDC 700 Digital Camera

Viewing Pictures on the PDC 700 Digital Camera

PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

Transferring pictures to your computer

You can transfer images from the Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera directly to a PhotoMAX album.

Note:  Make sure that your PDC 700 Digital Camera is connected to your computer and both are turned on. If you are having problems making the connection, see PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting.

1.	Click [image].

Note:  If you are using PhotoMAX Pro to transfer pictures, you need to select PDC 700 Camera from the Select Source dialog box (select File>Acquire>Select Source), and then select File>Acquire. For more information, see Acquiring Images.

2.	Click [image].

3.	Select the album in which you want to save your images, or create a new album.

4.	Click [image].

The download from camera window appears and displays thumbnails of the images stored in your camera. You can select a different album, delete images from the camera, or take a picture from this window.

5.	Select the image or images that you want to transfer to your computer and click OK. Click Select All if you want to transfer all the images.

A processing message appears. When the transfer is complete, you are returned to the album manager window.

6.	Double-click the image in the album that you want to edit.

The image appears in the image tray.

 Displaying Images on a TV

You can view the images stored in your camera on any TV equipped with a video input terminal.

1.	Turn off the TV and turn off the camera.

2.	Plug one end of the video cable into the video input connector on the TV.

3.	Open the side compartment on your camera and the plug the other end of the video cable into the VIDEO OUT connector.

4.	Turn on the TV and set the channel used for video input.

For more information about using your TV for video input, refer to the manufacturer's manual for your TV.

5.	Turn on the camera.

The camera is in Record mode.

6.	Press the Play/Record Mode [image] button to enter Play mode. Use the Next/Self-timer and Previous/Flash buttons to review the images one at a time.

Press the Multiple Display/EV [image] button to view the images as thumbnails.


PDC 700 Digital Camera Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
The Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software does not see the camera	• Make sure you turn on the camera and then your turn on your computer.  • Close the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software, turn on the camera, and then open the software again. • Connect the PDC 700 Digital Camera serial cable to the RS-232C serial port on the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the serial cable port on the camera.  • Make sure the AC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the camera and to an AC power outlet. • Make sure the cables are attached firmly to the camera and to the back of the computer.
No power	• Slide the power button to the right. • Position the + and - terminals correctly in the battery compartment. • Replace the batteries. • Use the recommended AC adapter.
Low Battery indicator on the Status panel	Replace the batteries.
Cannot take a picture	• Wait until the green LED next to the optical viewfinder stops blinking. • If you have taken the maximum number of images, transfer the images to your computer and delete the images from memory. • Make sure the memory card is inserted correctly in the memory compartment. • If the camera is connected to your computer, use the software controls to take a picture, or disconnect the camera from the computer.
Flash does not work	• Check the flash mode icon on the Status panel. Cycle through the flash options to turn on the flash if it was disabled. • Wait until the green LED next to the optical viewfinder stops blinking. • Replace the batteries.
No signal on the TV monitor while the camera is on	Use the specified cable to connect the camera and the TV monitor.
The PDC 700 Digital Camera works but other TWAIN devices (for example, a scanner) do not work after you installed the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software	If your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 700 Digital Camera is working properly and you are having difficulty with other TWAIN devices (for example, a scanner), do the following: 1. Use the Windows Explorer to search for the following files in your Windows and Windows\System folders: • TWAIN.DLL • TWAIN_32.DLL • TWUNK_16.EXE • TWUNK_32.EXE If you have copies of these files in both folders, look at the dates on each of the files. Note:  If you do not see these files in the Windows Explorer, you may have DLL files hidden. Select View>Options from the Windows Explorer menu. Select Show all files. 2. If the copies of these files in the Windows\System folder are older that the copies of the files in the Windows folder, rename the files in the Windows\System folder or move them to a temporary directory. 3. Try your TWAIN device again. If this solves the problem, then you can remove the files that you renamed or moved. 4. If the problems persist, call for technical assistance.


PDC 700 Digital Camera Precautions, Specifications, and Warranty Information

•	 Camera precautions

•	 Battery precautions

•	 Camera specifications

•	 Limited warranty information

•	 FCC notice

Camera precautions

Observe the following precautions when you use the Polaroid PDC 700 Digital Camera:

•	Do not open the camera case or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Return your digital camera to your authorized Polaroid service provider for all maintenance and repairs.

•	Keep the camera away from water and other liquids because moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Make sure not to get the camera wet if you are using it in the rain, at the seashore, or any other location where there is the possibility of exposure to liquids.

•	Turn off the power to the camera and unplug the AC adapter immediately if water or any other liquids get into the camera. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of electrical shock or fire.

•	Do not open the battery compartment or unplug the AC adapter when the green LCD light on the back of the camera is flashing. If the camera loses power while processing a new image, the new image cannot be stored and can cause corruption of other stored images.

•	Do not touch the LCD screen.

•	Keep the memory card away from heat, moisture, static electricity, and magnetic fields.

•	Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

•	Do not expose the camera to excessive heat or excessive cold. Do not leave the camera in an automobile where it can be exposed to extremes in temperature (below 13°C (55°F) or above 35°C (95°F)).

Battery precautions

When using batteries, keep the following in mind:

•	Only use AA alkaline, NiMH, NiCad, or lithium batteries with this camera.

•	Never mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (for example, Alkaline and Lithium), or batteries from different manufacturers.

•	Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Dispose of batteries according to local laws and regulations.

•	Remove batteries from the camera if you are not going to use the camera for extended periods of time.

•	Remove dead batteries from the camera. Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause significant damage to your camera.

Note:  Camera damage caused by misuse of batteries is not covered under the One Year Limited Warranty.

Camera specifications

Optics

•	Optical Viewfinder and LCD Display: 1.8 inch LCD Monitor

•	Lens aperture: F 3.5

•	Lens focal range: 33.75 mm equivalent 135 mm camera

•	Electronic shutter: 1/30 sec to 1/10,000sec

•	1034 x 779 CCD image sensor

•	Speed: ISO 160 equivalent

•	Flash: range is 18 in. to 10 ft. (0.45m to 3m) (normal)

Images

•	Compression:  JPEG

•	Color:  24-bit (millions of colors)

•	XGA (1024 x 768) and VGA (640 x 480) resolution modes

•	XGA optical resolution directly from memory card (998x760)

•	Superfine Image Quality mode

−	XGA mode: 12 images/4 MB camera memory 1/8 Compression Ratio

−	VGA mode: 22 images

•	Fine Image Quality mode

−	XGA mode: 25 images/4 MB camera memory 1/15 Compression Ratio

−	VGA mode: 45 images

•	Normal Image Quality mode

−	XGA mode: 50 images/4 MB camera memory 1/20 Compression Ratio

−	VGA mode: 90 images

Storage, Interfaces, and Power

•	Built-in memory:  4 MB flash memory

•	Removable Memory:  CompactFlash Memory Card (optional)

•	Serial interface:  RS-232C

•	Four AA batteries (compatible with alkaline, NiMH, NiCAD, Lithium)

•	Video output:  NTSC/PAL

•	AC adapter:  input voltage range: 7V to 9V

User Controls and Other Features

•	Autofocus

•	Records date and time

•	Auto formatting of removable memory (SSFDC)

•	Tripod mountable

•	Flash modes:  Auto, Flash fill-in, and Flash off

•	Self-timer:  10 sec delay

•	Focus Range (2 modes)

−	Macro (super close-up):  8 to 18 in.

−	Normal:  18 in. to infinity

Physical

•	Dimension:  45mm (D) x 84.5mm (w) x 106.5mm (h)

•	Weight:  250g

Operating Environment

•	Temperature:  0 ~ +40°C (32 to 104° F)

•	Relative humidity:  20% - 95% (noncondensing)

Warranty information

One Year Limited Warranty

Polaroid will, at our option, repair or replace any unit found defective in manufacture within the warranty period. The warrant period is determined by the date of purchase. Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise, the warranty period is determined by the date of manufacture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, misuse or tampering, and excludes all consequential damages except in jurisdictions not allowing such exclusions or limitations.

Caution

This unit is battery operated. Supervise children when camera is operated by them or used in their presence. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose or immerse in water or other fluids, disassemble, or operate if dropped or damaged. Contact a Polaroid Service Center for repair information.

FCC notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 commercial 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, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.


PDC 700 Status Panel

a	Battery status

b	Flash setting

c	Number of images that can be taken (Record mode) and the current picture index (Playback mode)

d	Resolution setting


Connecting the AC Adapter


Inserting the Batteries


Opening the Battery Compartment


Connecting the PDC 700 Digital Camera to Your Computer


Inserting the Memory Card


Opening the Memory Compartment


Changing the Exposure Value


Connecting the USB Cable to Your Computer


Auto Power Off Screen


Erase All Screen


Set Time Screen


Erase Screen


Function Buttons

a	Multiple Display/EV button

b	Erase/SFN button

c	Menu Mode button

d	Play/Record mode button

e	LCD display

f	Next/Self-timer button

g	Previous/Flash button

h	LCD display


Connecting the PDC 700 Digital Camera to Your TV


Removing the CompactFlash Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card