Polaroid i531 User Manual

www.polaroid.comUser Guidei531 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

10Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery power level before taking pictures.1. Turn on

100Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com NOTE: • 640x480 320x240 160x120 • Scene complexity affects a picture’s l

101Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Uninstalling Polaroid i531 Driver (PC only)For Windows® 98SE Users PC NOTE: The followi

102Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Camera Default SettingsCamera Mode Description DefaultStill Image Mode Image Resolution 5

103Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Tips, Your Safety & MaintenanceYour Camera should only be operated within the followin

104Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Hand GripThe camera is equiped with an exchangeable hand

• Regulatory InformationFCC NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (

11Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com2 Camera Settings• Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to c

12Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comNo. Description Icon Ref. Page7 ISO Sensitivity50, 100, 200, 400, AUTO478 Light Metering, ,

13Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comVideo Mode00:01:30IN82101345 679No. Description Icon Ref. Page1 Video Mode 532 Video Size, ,

14Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comAudio ModeIN00:09:124132No. Description Icon Ref. Page1 Audio mode 552 Battery Power Level,

15Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Playback ModeIN5/1505M2006/07/0118:5941326/1502006/07/0118:59Play567/150Play2006/07/0118:59

16Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Camera ModesThe camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. Pressi

17Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Capture ModesThe camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and au

18Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• How to Navigate MenusMenus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other c

19Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playbac

2Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comProduct Overview1. Shutter button2. Flash3. Self-timer LED4. Power button5. Speaker6. US

20Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Adjusting the SoundsYou can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volu

21Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Selecting Auto Review PeriodWhen the auto review feature is activated, the picture just tak

22Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Power Saving Settings The camera performs the following power save operation to co

23Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the Date and Time 1. Access the setup menu.Date & TimeSelectYY/MM/DD2006 / 07

24Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the Display Language Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for

25Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• File No. Reset SettingSetting the file numbers in series for all pictures taken o

26Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Choosing a Startup Image A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few sec

27Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com10. Access the setup menu.11. Press the or button to select (Start-up Image).12. P

28Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it

29Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Selecting the Battery TypeTo ensure the camera displays battery level correctly, se

3Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comTable of ContentsProduct Overview ...

30Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Resetting to Default Settings You can easily change all the settings you made back

31Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Turning the Information Display On/OffPress the button each time switches the LCD sc

32Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comVideo Mode00:01:30INPressPlayback ModeIN5/1505M2006/07/0118:59F2.8 1/30 +2.0EV100PressIN5/15

33Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com3 Taking PicturesBefore you take pictures, please read this note rst: NOTE: Never remove t

34Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com NOTE:• (Still Image) mode is the capture mode by default. • When the camera’s focus mark

35Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Taking Pictures in Macro ModeUse this mode to capture subjects close to the lens: Wide Angl

36Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting ModesSelect a mode that is suitable to your sho

37Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comDisplay Option DescriptionProgram All settings can be changed in this modeVideo For recording

38Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Using the Q ModeThe Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons a

39Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting Flash Mode Flash Range: Wide Angle: 1.6 ~ 8.2 ft (50 cm ~ 2.5 m) Telephoto: 1.6 ~ 5

4Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com • Using the Q Mode ...38 • S

40Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comDisplay Option DescriptionAAuto ashThe ash res automatically as needed. Use this se

41Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting Self-timerYour camera is designed with a self timer function which will allo

42Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Taking Continuous PicturesContinuous pictures mode lets you take up to 4 pictures

43Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comTurn Digital Zoom On/Off 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.Digital ZoomOffOn2. Press th

44Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the Image Size and QualityPicture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a di

45Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting Light Metering Use the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of l

46Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting White BalanceSelecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color o

47Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the ISOThis function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by sel

48Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting Exposure CompensationYou can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within t

49Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the AEB Use the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images, each w

5Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com7 Print Settings ...6

50Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the Sharpness Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects

51Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the Photo Effect.This setting allows control over the color tones and moods of a pi

52Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting Date/Time, Display On/OffDate and time are displayed on the picture by default. You

53Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com4 Recording Video Clips• Recording Video Clips Use the Video mode to record video clips with

54Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Setting the Video Size1. Set the camera to (Video mode).2. Press the button.3. Press

55Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com5 Recording Audio Clips• Recording a Audio Clip 1. Set the camera to (Audio mode). (See pa

56Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.2. P

57Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips NOTE:The camera automatically saves the image as a new

58Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Rotating the Displayed Picture The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better

59Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Changing the Image Effect1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode.2. Press the button.3. P

6Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i531 digital camera for

60Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail You can view up to 9 picture and video

61Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comSetting Slide Show Interval TimeSlide Show3sec1YesSelectOk5. ICON is the current selection

62Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen1. Set the camera to Playback mode.2. Press the and

63Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Playing a Voice Memo1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.2. Press the and buttons t

64Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ProtectSingleLock allUnlock allSele

65Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comProtect All pictures, Video and Audio Clips5. Press the button.5/150IN2006/07/0118:595MF2.8

66Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.DeleteSingl

67Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV To set the video output system:The video output si

68Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com7 Print Settings• About PictBridgePictBridge is a new industry standard that allows y

69Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comCancelling Printing Press the button to cancel printing the print job. The printer will sto

7Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Camera Package ContentsRegistration CardDigital Imaging Products201 Burlington RoadBedford,

70Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comCamera / Printer ConnectionConnecting with the USB Cable.USB portTo Printer1. Plug the label

71Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comSelecting Print images1. Access the PictBridge menu.2. Press the or button to select th

72Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comIf you choose single image, press the or button to select a desired image, and press the

73Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comSelecting Print Layout1. Access the PictBridge menu.2. Press the or button to select th

74Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comSelecting Paper Type1. Access the PictBridge menu.Pictbridge Menu 2/2SelectOkPaper Ty

75Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Resetting to Default Settings Selecting Print format1. Access the PictBridge menu.2. Pres

76Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comrecording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and

77Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com2. Turn on the camera. 3. Set the camera to the Playback mode. 4. Press the button.5. P

78Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com10. Press the button to complete the setting. 11. Power off the camera.12. Remove the mem

79Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Using the SD CardYour camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and

8Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Attaching the Wrist Strap12• Installing the BatteriesTwo AA-size batteries are supplied with

80Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a

81Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comGently push the SD card inwards and then release it. The SD card will eject out of the SD c

82Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comprotected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage the card. 1. Inse

83Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comthe internal memory to a memory card. 1. Insert an SD card into the camera. 2. Turn on the

84Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Installing the SoftwareFor Windows® Users: PC IMPORTANT!• Please backup all the neces

85Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.3. The CD User Interface

86Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comEasy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the ArcSo

87Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comFor Windows® Users PC• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP• Pentium® I

88Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE SUR

89Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comFor Windows® Users PC NOTE: You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.1. Turn

9Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: For best performance and prolonged battery life, we r

90Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and paste to the har

91Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comSymptom Problem SolutionI receive an error message when I am installing “Polaroid i531 Camera

92Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comSymptom Problem SolutionI cannot activate my Digital Camera by pressing the Power switch.Insu

93Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comSymptom Problem SolutionColour of the playback pictures is different from the picture on the

94Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com12 Getting Help• Polaroid Online ServicesWebsite: http://www.polaroid.com• ArcSoft Software

95Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com13 Appendix• Technical specicationsSensor• Sensor: - 1/2.5 inch - 5.0 Megapixels CCDL

96Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comShutter SpeedMechanical shutter 1/2000 sec ~ 8 secWhite BalanceAuto, Day light, Cloudy, Tungs

97Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.com• Storage CapacitiesThe charts below indicate the approximate numbers of pictures and length

98Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comResolution Quality 256 MB SD 512 MB SD 1GB SD5M86 173 343173 347 687260 531 104097 194 385194

99Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guidewww.polaroid.comRecordable Video LengthResolution Video clips can be taken16MB Internal Memory 0:00:040:00:14