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HD Professional
Action Camera
XS100
USER GUIDE
www.polaroidaction.com
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE PARTS FAMILARIZATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 Parts Familarization 1 Power/Shutter Release 2 Lens 3 LED Indicator 4 Recording Slide Switch 5 MicroSD Card Slot 6 HDMI Port 7 Reset Button 8 USB Port 9 Video Resolution Switch 10 Camera Panel Cover 2
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Welcome Thank you for your purchase of the Polaroid XS100 camera. As supplied herein, the XS100 can be mounted on all kinds of helmets and any type of handlebar or pipe between .75 and 1.4 inches in diameter. All the necessary straps, interlocking mounting parts, USB cable, software and, of course, the camera are included. Additional exciting mounts like suction cups and board mounts will soon be available at polaroidaction.com. Check the site frequently for new ac
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE CHARGING THE BATTERY 1. Connect the USB cable’s mini USB plug into the camera’s mini USB port. 2. Connect the cable’s USB plug into a USB port of any computer. Verify that the computer is on. 3. The Red LED remains on while the battery is charging. 4. The Red LED will turn off when the battery is fully charged. 5. Charge the battery before using the camera for the very first time. 6. It takes about 3 hours to initially charge the camera. Subsequent charges will take 3
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE A new MicroSD card should be formatted before using. For instructions on how to format the card, refer to the Section "Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV/HDTV." Setting Date Time You can set the camera's clock activating the XS100’s software which resides in the camera’s internal memory. To set up the camera clock 1. Insert a MicroSD card with at least 2MB free space into the camera. 2. Connect the camera to a PC via the USB to mini USB cable. 3. Press the Power
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE upward in the direction of the arrow No. 2. 3. To remove the Panel Cover, simply reverse the procedure in steps 1 and 2. *Failure to properly seal your camera can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user neglect. *The rubber seal on the Panel Cover forms the waterproof barrier to protect the camera in wet and underwater conditions. You must keep this seal clean; a single strand of hai
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Method 1: Whether the camera power is ON or OFF, simply slide the Recording Slide Switchfrom STOP to REC to start recording. Method 2: When your camera is OFF and the Recording Slide Switch is at the REC location, press and hold the Power Button to turn the camera ON, and it will start recording. To stop recording, move the Recording Slide Switch from REC to STOP. The camera will vibrate and the LED Indicator will illuminate GREEN to indicate the recording has st
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Reset Resetting the Camera Press the Reset Button with a thin and blunt object to reset the camera to the factory default settings. Auto Rotation The XS100 has a built-in G-sensor which is able to detect camera orientation. By mounting your camera 90°, 180° or 270° from the default position (refer to picture at right), the recorded view will be rotated to the same angle. This allows the user to mount the camera in different angular positions without recording a rot
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE 1. Click the "Browse Files" icon, and the file folder will pop up; the saved photo and video files will be displayed on the browser. 2. Double click a photo or video file to preview the content. 3. Copy or Move the files to your PC hard drive to store them in your computer or share them on social media websites or in email. *The FHD/HD video files will be saved as ACTP0001.mp4. The 432x240 or 320x240 video recorded at the same time will be saved as ACTP0001_thm.mp4.
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Setting The Video Resolution Click the "Video" menu to select the desired video resolution. The active mode will be highlighted. Video Resolution Values Mode Options FHD Resolution 1080p: 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps (default) 960p: 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps HD Resolution 720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps (default) 720p: 1280x720 pixels (16.9), 30 fps 10
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Setting The General Menu Click the “General” menu to select various operational settings for the camera. The active mode will be highlighted. User Selectable Options Mode Options TV Type PAL, NTSC Auto Power Off Off, 1-min, 3-min Auto Image Rotation On, Off Date & Time Date, Time, Sync with PC To reset the camera to the default settings, click “Reset All.” 11
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Firmware Update and Installation In order to keep your camera performing at its best, check regularly for new firmware updates and install them into your camera. Before you update the firmware, make sure you connect your camera to an Internet accessible computer. To perform a firmware check and update 1. Insert a MicroSD card which has at least 15MB of free space in the camera. 2. Run the XS100 software program. 3. Click the "Firmware Check" button. 4. Click the "Chec
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE *No files will be displayed on the TV screen if you don't have any files in the MicroSD card Taking Photos with TV 1. Press and hold the Power Button until the TV menu appears. 2. Press the Power Button briefly to select the Preview mode. 3. Slide the Recording Slide Switch to STOP. 4. Press the Power Button twice to enter Photo Preview mode. 5. Press the Power Button to take photos. Recording Video with TV 1. Press and hold the Power Button until the TV menu appears. 2
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE 5. Press the Power Button twice to start playing the video. 6. When the video is playing, press the Power Button briefly one time to pause and press the Power Button twice to continue. 7. Press and hold the Power Button to enter the Edit menu Deleting Photo and/or Video Files w/TV You can delete a single file or all photo and video files on the MicroSD card. To delete the files: 1. Press and hold the Power Button until the TV menu appears. 2. Press the Power Button bri
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Mounting Accessories 1 6 3 4 7 5 2 8 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 9 1. Long Mount Strap 2. Helmet Mount 3. Short Mount Strap 4. Ball Joint 5. Ball Joint (L) 6. Adhesive Mount (for Helmet) 7. Adhesive Mount (for Fitting Piece) 8. Secure String 9. Fitting Piece 10. Mount-Lock Key 11. Ball Joint Nut 12. Mount-Lock 13. Bike Mount 15
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Camera Mounting Methods The XS100 versatile Mount-Lock Mounting System allows you to use your XS100 in all types of scenarios. With the included helmet and handlebar mounting systems it allows you to attach to all types of helmets like bike (vented), motorcycle, ski, skydive, white water rafting etc. or mount on to a handlebar of a bike, jet ski, 4x4 ATV, Motorcycles as well as Ski poles. The Mount-Lock system allows you to easily remove and remount the camera. Vis
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE 5. Loop the strap of the helmet mount through the vents of the bike helmet and back through the strap clip. 6. Fasten the strap. 7. Repeat on the opposite end of the strap until the Helmet Mount is firmly attached to the helmet. 8. Attach the Mount-Lock and camera into the Ball Joint Socket. Assure that the Mount- Lock Ball Joint Nut is tightened securely. 9. The ball joint system allows you to change the angle of the camera. Simply loosen the nut, adjust the camera
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Mounting on a Handlebar or Pole (.75 to 1.4-inch diameter) 1. Loosen both bike mount screws. 2. Attach the bike mount to the handlebar or pole and tighten the screws until the mount is firmly secured. 3. Loosen and detach the ball joint nut from the bike mount. 4. Insert the Ball Joint through the Ball Joint Nut and then into the Bike Mount Socket, and you should hear a loud click, then tighten the Ball Joint Nut. 5. Attach the Mount-Lock and camera into the Ball Join
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1 LED flashes and Battery is Recharge the battery camera turns off exhausted 2 Cannot turn on the camera Red LED flashes Low battery Recharge the battery during recording Cannot take photos or Memory is full Replace memory video (Green LED card with a new one flashes Cannot take photos or 1 MicroSD card is 1 Insert MicroSD card video Green and Red not inserted 2 Format the card LED flashes 2 Card is not formatted Cannot fin
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POLAROID XS100 USER GUIDE Specifications Optics 1 /2.5” 5MP CMOS Image Sensor F2.8 Fixed Focus Ultra Sharp Glass Lens Light Sensitivity: >1.4 V/lux-sec Dynamic Range: >65db White Balance, ISO, Scene: Auto Exposure Auto Control: Auto 170 Degree Ultra Wide Angle Lens File Format: Video- H2.64 MPEG4, PHOTO- JPEG Video (NTSC/PAL) HD Resolutions *1080p: 1920x1080p / 30FPS / 16:9 *960p: 1280X960P / 30FPS / 4:3 *720p:1280x720 / 60FPS (Slow Motion) / 16:9 *720p: 1280x720 / 30FPS/ 16:9 Photo: Re
