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i531 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Self-timer LED
4. Power button
5. Speaker
6. USB port
7. Microphone
8. Lens
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9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
10. Playback mode button
11. Power / Auto Focus LED
12. Macro / Left button
13. Stop / Down button
14. Delete button
15. Wrist strap holder
16. Zoom in button
17. Menu button
18. Play / Pause / Up button
19. Flash / Right button
20. Set / Display button
21. Mode button
22. Tripod mount
23. Battery / SD card door
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................2
Table of Contents ...........................................................................3
1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6
• Camera Package Contents .........................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ..........................................................8
• Installing the Batteries ...............................................................8
• Using Your Batteries .................................................................9
• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................10
2 Camera Settings ........................................................................11
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................11
• Capature Modes .....................................................................11
• Playback Mode .......................................................................15
• Camera Modes .......................................................................16
• Capture Modes ......................................................................17
• How to Navigate Menus ..........................................................18
• Setup Menu ..........................................................................19
• Adjusting the Sounds ..............................................................20
• Selecting Auto Review Period ..................................................21
• Power Saving Settings ...........................................................22
• Setting the Date and Time ......................................................23
• Setting the Display Language ..................................................24
• File No. Reset Setting .............................................................25
• Choosing a Startup Image ......................................................26
• Formatting the Internal Memory ..............................................28
• Selecting the Battery Type ......................................................29
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................30
• Turning the Information Display On/Off .....................................31
3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................33
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................33
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ................................................35
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................36
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• Using the Q Mode ..................................................................38
• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................39
• Setting Self-timer ...................................................................41
• Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................42
• Zoom Feature .......................................................................42
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ...........................................44
• Setting Light Metering ............................................................45
• Setting White Balance .............................................................46
• Setting the ISO .....................................................................47
• Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................48
• Setting the AEB ....................................................................49
• Setting the Highlight ..............................................................49
• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................50
• Setting the Photo Effect. .........................................................51
• Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off ............................................52
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................53
• Recording Video Clips ............................................................53
• Setting the Video Size .............................................................54
5 Recording Audio Clips ................................................................55
• Recording a Audio Clip ...........................................................55
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ..........................56
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................57
• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................57
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................57
• Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................58
• Changing the Image Effect ......................................................59
• Changing the Image Size ........................................................59
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail .................60
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ..................................60
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................62
• Playing Audio Clips .................................................................62
• Playing a Voice Memo .............................................................63
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .............64
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ..................................66
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................67
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7 Print Settings ............................................................................68
• About PictBridge ....................................................................68
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................75
• About DPOF .........................................................................76
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................79
• Using the SD Card ..................................................................79
• Formatting a SD card .............................................................82
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........83
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................84
• Installing the Software ............................................................84
• Software Included with Your Camera ........................................86
• Computer System Requirements ...............................................87
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................88
• Before Transferring Files ..........................................................88
• Connecting to Your Computer ..................................................88
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................99
11 Troubleshooting Problems .........................................................91
12 Getting Help ...........................................................................94
• Polaroid Online Services ..........................................................94
• ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................94
13 Appendix ................................................................................95
• Technical specifications ..........................................................95
• Storage Capacities ..................................................................97
• Uninstalling Polaroid i531 Driver (PC only) ...............................101
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................102
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................103
• Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Hand Grip .............................. 104
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 105
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i531 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The i531 comes equipped with a powerful 5.0 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 2.5-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i531 digital camera has:
A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 6 inches to
infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
Built-in flash with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Flash aways
on, Slow Sync and Flash off).
Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.
Large 2.5 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.
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• Camera Package Contents
Registration Card
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
First Class
Postage
Required
Post Ofce will
not deliver
without proper
postage
i531
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid i531 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
Skin
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
AA Batteries
Video Cable
I531
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
ML 0403
Part no.: OM837657 R1
Printed in China
Schnellanleitung
Exchangeable
hand grip
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline
on battery usage, please seeUsing Your Batteries” on page 9.
1. Open the camera battery/SD door by pushing it outwards as
illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery/SD door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.
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• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA
lithium or rechargeable Ni-MH.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
Excessive use of the flash.
WARNING!
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries).
Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
Do not short the supply terminals.
Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
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• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
+2.0EV
9999
50
2
IN
5M
Battery power is exhausted. Please
replace the battery.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press and hold the (POWER) button
until the LCD screen is activated.
2. Press the (POWER) button again to
turn the power off.
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2 Camera Settings
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera
settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed
are not activated.
• Capature Modes
Still Image Mode
+2.0EV
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2
5M
x4.0
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F2.8 1/30
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Flash Mode
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2 Shooting Mode 36
3 Image Resolution
5M
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16:9
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3M
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1M
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VGA
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4 Quality
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5 Sharpness
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50
6 White balance
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
7 ISO Sensitivity
50
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100
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200
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400
, AUTO
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8 Light Metering
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9 Exposure Compensation Value
,-2
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+2
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10 Shake Warning ---
11 Apeture Value F2.8 to 5.2 ---
12 Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec ---
13 Focus Mark ---
14 Highlight 49
15 Battery Power Level
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16 Date Stamp 52
17 AEB 49
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Self-timer
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Continuous Pictures 41
19 Macro Mode 35
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Internal Memory
IN
---
SD Card
---
21 Number of Remaining Pictures
9999
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22 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 42
23 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 42
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Video Mode
00:01:30
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Video Mode 53
2 Video Size
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3 White balance
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Light Metering
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Focus Mark
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Battery Power Level
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10
7 Macro Mode 35
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Internal Memory
IN
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SD Card
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9 Remaining Recording Time 00:01:03 ---
10 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 42
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Audio Mode
IN
00:09:12
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1
3
2
No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Audio mode 55
2 Battery Power Level
, ,
10
3
Internal Memory
IN
---
SD Card
---
4 Remaining Recording Time 00:09:12 ---
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• Playback Mode
IN
5/150
5M
2006/07/01
18:59
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2006/07/01
18:59
Play
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F2.8 1/30
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Resolution
5M
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2 DPOF ---
3 Date & Time ---
4 Recording info ---
5 Battery Power Level
, ,
10
6 Playback mode ---
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Internal Memory
IN
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SD Card
---
8 Protect 64
9 File Number / Total Number 7/160 ---
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• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode
and Playback mode. Pressing the PLAYBACK button
switches between the Capture mode and Playback
mode.
Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This
mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the
shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page
33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 53 and “Recording Audio Clips” on
page 55.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures
and video clips from the camera. You can add your favorite sticker and
a voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 57.
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Capture Modes
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and
audio clips.
Selecting these three modes as follows:
PROGRAM
SELECT
OK
1. Press the button to set the camera to
capture mode.
2. Press the button to access the scene
mode palette.
3. Press button to select the desired
setting.
4. Press the button to confirm your
choice.
No. Description Icon
1 Still Image Mode
2 Video Mode
3 Audio Mode
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• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture
and play settings, as well as other
camera settings like the Date/Time
and Auto Power Off.
Menu button
1. Press the button to enter a menu bar and
press it again to exit.
2. Press the and buttons to scroll left and
right through the menu bar.
Resolution
5M
3:2
3M
1M
16:9
5M5M
WB
ISO
3. Press the and buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
4. Press the button to enter a submenu or
confirm your choice.
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• Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and
Playback mode
1. Press the button.
2. Press the or button to choose
(SETUP).
3. Press the button to enter the setup menu.
Menu button
4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
Setup
Enter
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
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• Adjusting the Sounds
You can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volume in
Setup mode.
Setup Menu 1/3
Select
Exit
Sounds
Auto Review 3 s ec
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Sounds
Select
Ok
Shutter On
START-UP 1
Beep On
Volume
1. Access the setup menu.
2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the or button.
4. “START-UP” is the current selection.
5. Press the or to select the desired
item.
6. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
7. Press the button.
Shutter You can turn the shutter sound on and off in the Setup mode. When
the shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press
the shutter button.
Start-up You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the start-
up sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the
camera.
Beep You can turn the beep sound on and off in the Setup mode. When the
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
buttons.
Volume Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and
playback sound.
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