Polaroid i1237 Digital Camera - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

It is now over seven years old - if it has been used extensively, it may just be worn out.

Hi Susan, You probably turned the card upside down. It can only fit in one direction so check.

The card will only fit in one way. The end with the gold-coloured contacts goes into the slot on the camera. if it will not fit in easily, then turn it round, so the label faces the other way, and try again. If you still can't get it in, make sure there is no obstruction within the card slot on the camera.

Most cameras have a format function. find it and format the card. If that doesn't work, plug into a computer and see what u see. Usually u can format it on a computer also. If u can't format on a computer the card may be history.

The i237 will work with any SD card up to 2GB in size or any SDHC card up to 32GB in size. It will not work with SDXC cards, 64GB or larger.

SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

When you are using SDXD cards in a SD card reader for instance, it won't work. take care when buying a new card reader, because lots of stores still sell card readers, not compatible with the SDXC cards. All SD cards above 32GB are SDXC.

For a memory card reader, your computer should have a driver if you are on Windows 7. Most memory card readers are also recognised by MAC computers. The jpg files from your computer should show up on your computer too. If you have an old operating system on your computer, you need a CD that once came with the card reader, because most firms take care you get the drivers for that. You also could try to get the drivers for the card reader when you google on de card readers brand name.

These cameras are not made to be user serviceable. Replacing the flash, while probably possible, would require dismantling the entire camera.

try downloading the driver for the camera first as this is what the pc will need to recognise the camera

What about SD card readers?

Try NOT connecting your camera to your computer.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

Double check the mode the carera is in to make sure you are not in manual mode. Most point and shoot digital cameras have an auto mode. Try putting the camera in auto mode to see if that helps. In manual mode you have to select the appropriate Fstop setting (how much light gets through the lens) and the shutter speed (how long the lens stays open during the shot).

You don't need the Polaroid software.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

Check the batteries. Sound like they died while the lens was out.

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as Picasa.

Text isn't an effect, it's a shooting mode designed for taking pictures of text. It's intended to optimize the settings for crisp and legible text, just as landscape mode is intended to optimize things for landscapes.

Consider getting a card reader instead.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as Picasa.

The battery level indicator is the second item from the top along the right edge of the screen. It's item number 6 on the illustration on page 20 of the manual.

Full instructions are in the "Using the Setup Menu" section of the manual, beginning on page 72. The "Copy to Card" option is described on page 75.