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Using the Polaroid X720 Digital Camera Functional parts
Item
Part
Function
USB interface
For transferring images and video files to computer via USB cable.
Card slot
Micro SD card for digital files storage.
HDMI socket
Use with HDMI cable for HDTV connection.
2
LCD screen
Shows menu, images, video clips and settings.
3
Menu button
Press to set PICTURE / VIDEO recording options.
4
Mode button
Select mode: PICTURE taking or VIDEO recording.
5
OK / SHUTTER button
Press the SHUTTER button to take a still PICTURE; to Start or Stop recording of a VIDEO clip. To confirm changes (OK) in menu mode.
6
Zoom button
Zoom IN or OUT during recording mode.
Volume button
Set the volume in video playback mode
1
Up / Down button In MENU mode, push the key up/down for UP / DOWN selection
7
Playback button
In photo mode, press this button to enter the Playback PICTURE mode. In video mode, press this button to enter the Playback VIDEO mode.
8
Power button
1. Press and hold the power button to turn the camera on or off. 2. Pressing this button turns the icons ON or OFF in the display.
9
Battery door
Requires 2 AA batteries. Please provide.
10
Lens
Optical lens for video and picture taking
11
Speaker
Speaker for video playback
12
Microphone
For voice input
13
Strap retainer
For attaching the hand strap
Display screen icons 1
Recording mode
Photograph mode Video mode
2
Selected resolution
Photo –3M, 5M, 8M Video – 720P30, WVGAP60, WVGAP30, VGA, QVGA
3
Self Timer
On/Off
4
Battery Indicator
Battery is full Depleted battery
5
Zoom indicator
Shows zoom range
6
White balance
White balance selection
7
SD card indication
8
Counter indicator
SD card is inserted and will store PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Shows available time for recording VIDEO Shows active recording VIDEO time Shows numbers of pictures available in PHOTO mode
Using the camera Installing the batteries: Press the release button down and swing the battery door open. Install 2 x AA batteries and close door. (N.B. The cameras come with their own batteries but if these expire we ask you to please supply your own and leave these in the camera when you return it.) Inserting a memory card: The camera is provided with its own Micro SD card which is used to record and store video and pictures. You will need to delete the contents before you return the camera to the library. However, if you wish to use your own SD card, this is how to insert it: Turn the camera OFF. Press the lock button down and slide the cover to the right and swing it out of the way as shown. Insert the Micro SD card into the card slot by pressing it down until it is latched. Do not force the card. Formatting the memory card: For confidentiality and security, please SAVE and then DELETE your pictures and video from the SD card before returning the camera to the library. You can do this by browsing for the DCIM files on your computer (by connecting up to it with the USB cable) and then deleting them. You can also format the SD card directly on the camera. To do this: In photo/video mode press the MENU button and select SETUP. Press OK to enter basic set up options. Select FORMAT by pressing the UP button and press the OK button. Select YES by pressing the UP button. All data, pictures and video will now be erased from the camera. Taking video or pictures: Turn the camera on. Press the mode button to select PICTURES o or VIDEO recording mode. Compose the scene through the viewfinder. Press the OK/SHUTTER button for taking a picture or to stop/start when video recording. Keep the camera steady when videoing to avoid blurry images. (Unfortunately tripods will not fit this camera.) You can record up to 4GB of content then the unit will stop automatically. Zooming in or out: You can zoom in or out up to 3x. Use the UP or DOWN buttons Setting the resolution: When videoing: Press the MENU button in video mode. Select PHOTO and press the OK button to enter option selection. Select RESOLUTION by pressing the UP button, then press the OK button to enter resolution selection. Select desired resolution by pressing the UP / DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to the confirm setting. When taking pictures: Press the MENU button in photo mode. Select VIDEO and press the OK button to enter option selection. Select the SIZE by pressing the UP button, then press the OK button to enter resolution selection. Select desired resolution by pressing the UP / DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to the confirm setting. Playback video or pictures: In PHOTO/VIDEO mode press the playback button. Press UP or DOWN to select desired picture or video. Press the OK button to select and view desired picture or video. Press the OK button to play the video and press again to pause. Press UP or DOWN while playing the video to fast forward or rewind. Deleting video or pictures: In PHOTO/VIDEO mode press the playback button. Press UP or DOWN to select desired picture or video. Press the MENU button to enter the delete mode. Press UP or DOWN to select to delete files. Press the MODE button to exit.
Downloading and editing the content Viewing pictures and video: Downloading pictures and video: Using the provided USB cable, insert the smaller end into the camera at the USB connection port and insert the larger end into the USB port of your computer. From the Start button go to ‘My Computer’ and browse to the folder containing your pictures: These two files are .JPG picture files and when you click on them you will be able to view them in your PC’s photo viewer. To edit them you will need to open them in your photo editing software. These three files are .mov files (QuickTime Movie). Clicking on them will open up Windows Media Player and you’ll be able to view them. N.B. There may be no audio until you open the video files in Windows (Live) Movie Maker and resave them in wmv. format. On a Mac the videos (with audio) will play automatically in Quick Time player. You will then be able to edit them with your video editing software. Editing pictures and video: For Windows, go to the guide on using Windows Live Movie Maker or for more advanced editing features you might want to use Windows Movie Maker full version. If you are on a Mac you can use iMovie for basic editing or depending on which campus you are on you will be able to access either Final Cut or Adobe Premiere CS6. For more details ask IT support. Further help and guidance is available from Your Skills@cumbria. Your Skills@cumbria can be accessed through the University of Cumbria website or via the Your Skills@cumbria tab in Blackboard. These self-directed eLearning resources cover many areas of study skills and personal academic development. Please check these first and if you still need help you can contact a learning adviser through the Need More Help? buttons.
