20 Most Recent Polaroid i830 Digital Camera - Page 4 Questions & Answers

It is possible that there is a small amount of corrosion on the contacts in the camera. Use the eraser end of a common pencil to clean these contacts. Also, make sure you are using the correct batteries. It shows here that you have the polaroid i830. this camera uses two AA batteries: Open the battery door, located on the underside of the camera (use your thumb to slide the door outwards). Install the two AA batteries into the battery bay. Install the SD card into the slot located next to the battery bay. Close the battery door.

1. Step2Press the power button located on top of the camera. Locate the "Playback" button on the rear of the camera, under the "W" button; this button switches the camera between "Capture" and "Playback" modes. Set the camera to "Capture" mode.
   
2. Step3Press the button on the bottom right of the rear of the camera to open the mode selection window. Use the navigation buttons to select "Still Image" mode. Press the button labeled "Set Disp" to confirm your selection.
   

If you are seeing a completely white or blank screen, the internal lens has failed. Remember, Polaroid has a 1 yr warranty from date of purchase. If you don't have the receipt, they can possibly use the serial # from the camera. Go to their website for tech support www.polaroid.com

Are you sure the batteries are in correctly?

The problem you describe is frequently battery related. Make sure that you have the correct battery type installed, and that the batteries are fresh/fully charged. If the problem persists, you may have corrosion on the battery contacts inside that camera that is preventing full battery power from flowing into the camera. Remove the batteries and wipe the inside camera contacts firmly with a dry cloth (heavy corrosion may require cleaning with a wire brush, steel wool, or sand paper). Remove any residue that may have fallen into the battery compartment during cleaning, then wipe both ends of the batteries and reinstall them in the camera. This cleaning solves the problem about 90% of the time, and I hope it works for you.

Hello,
Here is the link to the i series. Click on your model and download user guide.

http://products.polaroid.com/products/category/1848.0.61254.61256.0.0.0

Hope it helps.

Hi,
The polaroid i830 does not have a good in built memory so u cannot take more than 2 pictures at a resolution of 8 mega pixels and 16mb is as good as no memory :-)
So, either you need to buy a SD card (I have 2 GB working perfectly fine with my i830) or reduce the resolution to VGA.
Steps:
1. Switch on the camera.
2. Push the button below 'M'.
3. You will find the option of resolution, select VGA.

You can now store upto 30 images.

either your battery is dead or it should be replaced. try recharging the battery for 8 hours and check it again. it it doesn't work then check the battery's voltage level using a voltmeter. it its less than 5.3V and fast dying replace the battery.

Remove the memory card from the camera (it is next to the batteries). On the side of the card is a little switch, set this to unlocked. You will then be able to write to the card again.

If changing the brightness setting in the Setup menu does not work, try returning the camera since it's probably defective. Polaroid will replace it if you've had it less than a year and the store won't exchange it, but you need the receipt.

stay away from driver detective they want money!!! :)

I have the same camera and mine came with a disk that you download onto your computer.

i have the same problem right now o.O

I am not familiar with this particular model, but most (if not all) digital cameras have a setup menu allowing you to select the language you prefer -- among other things such as setting the date and time, etc.

When you turn it off, does the lense go up and down. If yes good news. while turning the camera off press on the lense very softly (up and down motion) until the lense retracts 100% or almost 100%. you may have to try a few times. if almost 100% retracted, push the lense a little harder in, untill it retracts all the way in. Turn it back on, it should work now. If you do not keep your lense clean you get that problem. After you droped it, some mechanical part on the lense may have broken or dislocated. In this case you have to open the lense inspect the parts, clean them and puth them back together.

Are you still using alkaline batteries? If so, alkaline batteries just don't have the power for more than a few pictures in a digital camera. Some may also have reached their shelf life in the store, and though brand new and right out of the package may even have problems just powering startup of the camera.

Digital cameras that use AA's for the most part should only be used with rechargeable NiMH batteries. If you read the camera's instruction manual concerning batteries, you may see the same recommendation.

Keep in mind rechargeable NiMH batteries will save you money in the long run over alkalines, AND they'll last for at least 100 pictures per charge (and probably many many more). You'll be very pleased with their performance, and may be angry with yourself for not buying them sooner. When at the store, look on the package for a power rating of at least 2500 mah.

Yes it sounds like you should return it. If you just bought it I would not take the chance, exchange it for another one and see if you run into the same issue. Then go from there. If you need further assistance let me know.
Thank you,
Lee