User Guide
Page 2
... 23. Power button 5. Speaker 5 6. Stop / Down button 14. Zoom in button 17. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Battery / SD card door 15 1 10 1 11 1 1 1 13 0 1 1 3 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Mode button 22. USB port 3 7. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. Product Overview 1. Playback mode button 11. Macro / Left button 13.
... 23. Power button 5. Speaker 5 6. Stop / Down button 14. Zoom in button 17. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Battery / SD card door 15 1 10 1 11 1 1 1 13 0 1 1 3 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Mode button 22. USB port 3 7. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. Product Overview 1. Playback mode button 11. Macro / Left button 13.
User Guide
Page 3
... 33 • Taking Pictures in Normal Mode 33 • Taking Pictures in Macro Mode 35 • Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes 36 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Reset Setting 25 • Choosing a Startup Image 26 • Formatting the Internal Memory 28 • Selecting the Battery Type 29 • Resetting...
... 33 • Taking Pictures in Normal Mode 33 • Taking Pictures in Macro Mode 35 • Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes 36 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Reset Setting 25 • Choosing a Startup Image 26 • Formatting the Internal Memory 28 • Selecting the Battery Type 29 • Resetting...
User Guide
Page 4
...; Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips 64 • Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips 66 • Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV 67 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www...
...; Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips 64 • Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips 66 • Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV 67 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www...
User Guide
Page 5
...84 • Installing the Software 84 • Software Included with Your Camera 86 • Computer System Requirements 87 10 Transferring Pictures and Video ...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 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
...84 • Installing the Software 84 • Software Included with Your Camera 86 • Computer System Requirements 87 10 Transferring Pictures and Video ...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 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid...
User Guide
Page 6
... 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.5-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i531 digital camera for your pictures by DPOF. • Large 2.5 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review. • Convenient multiple shooting modes for exposures from 6 inches...
... 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 2.5-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many manual settings and options. 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i531 digital camera for your pictures by DPOF. • Large 2.5 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review. • Convenient multiple shooting modes for exposures from 6 inches...
User Guide
Page 8
Open the camera battery/SD door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. signs correctly. 3. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. Close the battery/SD door by pushing it towards the camera to lock. 1 3 a b b a Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
Open the camera battery/SD door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. signs correctly. 3. Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. Close the battery/SD door by pushing it towards the camera to lock. 1 3 a b b a Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
User Guide
Page 9
These instructions should be retained for future reference. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 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...
These instructions should be retained for future reference. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 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...
User Guide
Page 10
Battery power is full. 9999 5M IN Battery power is adequate. 2 Battery power is activated. 2. Please replace the battery. 50 +2.0EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Turn on the LCD screen. Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is exhausted.
Battery power is full. 9999 5M IN Battery power is adequate. 2 Battery power is activated. 2. Please replace the battery. 50 +2.0EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Turn on the LCD screen. Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is exhausted.
User Guide
Page 11
... , 1M , VGA 4 Quality , , 5 Sharpness , , 6 White balance , , , H , HL , , AUTO Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 44 44 50 46 11 Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are active. 2 Camera Settings • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are not activated. • Capature Modes Still Image...
... , 1M , VGA 4 Quality , , 5 Sharpness , , 6 White balance , , , H , HL , , AUTO Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 44 44 50 46 11 Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are active. 2 Camera Settings • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are not activated. • Capature Modes Still Image...
User Guide
Page 12
... , , 17 AEB Self-timer 18 Continuous Pictures 2 , 10 , 19 Macro Mode Internal Memory IN 20 SD Card 21 Number of Remaining Pictures 9999 22 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 X 4.0 23 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar Ref. Page 47 45 48 --------49 10 52 49 41 41 35 ------42 42 12 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com No.
... , , 17 AEB Self-timer 18 Continuous Pictures 2 , 10 , 19 Macro Mode Internal Memory IN 20 SD Card 21 Number of Remaining Pictures 9999 22 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 X 4.0 23 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar Ref. Page 47 45 48 --------49 10 52 49 41 41 35 ------42 42 12 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com No.
User Guide
Page 13
Description 1 Video Mode 2 Video Size 3 White balance 4 Light Metering 5 Focus Mark 6 Battery Power Level 7 Macro Mode Internal Memory 8 SD Card 9 Remaining Recording Time 10 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar Icon , , , , , H , HL , , AUTO , , , , IN 00:01:03 Ref. Video Mode 1 2 3 10 00:01:30 9 IN 8 7 4 5 6 No. Page 53 54 46 45 --10 35 ------42 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid.com
Description 1 Video Mode 2 Video Size 3 White balance 4 Light Metering 5 Focus Mark 6 Battery Power Level 7 Macro Mode Internal Memory 8 SD Card 9 Remaining Recording Time 10 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar Icon , , , , , H , HL , , AUTO , , , , IN 00:01:03 Ref. Video Mode 1 2 3 10 00:01:30 9 IN 8 7 4 5 6 No. Page 53 54 46 45 --10 35 ------42 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid.com
User Guide
Page 15
Page --------10 ------64 --- Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com • Playback Mode 1 5M 2 6 5/150 IN 320 +2.0EV AWB 4 F2.8 1/30 18:59 2006/07/01 3 6/150 IN 7 Play 18:59 2006/07/01 5 8 9 7/150 IN Play 18:59 2006/07/01 No. Description 1 Resolution 2 DPOF 3 Date & Time 4 Recording info 5 Battery Power Level 6 Playback mode Internal Memory 7 SD Card 8 Protect 9 File Number / Total Number Icon 5M , , IN 7/160 Ref.
Page --------10 ------64 --- Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com • Playback Mode 1 5M 2 6 5/150 IN 320 +2.0EV AWB 4 F2.8 1/30 18:59 2006/07/01 3 6/150 IN 7 Play 18:59 2006/07/01 5 8 9 7/150 IN Play 18:59 2006/07/01 No. Description 1 Resolution 2 DPOF 3 Date & Time 4 Recording info 5 Battery Power Level 6 Playback mode Internal Memory 7 SD Card 8 Protect 9 File Number / Total Number Icon 5M , , IN 7/160 Ref.
User Guide
Page 16
... mode and Playback mode. Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. You can record still images, video and audio clips. For more details, refer to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 55. ...refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 33, "Recording Video Clips" on page 53 and "Recording Audio Clips" on page 57. 16 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com This mode allows you can add your favorite sticker and a voice memo to the shooting environment. Capture Mode Under this mode, you...
... mode and Playback mode. Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. You can record still images, video and audio clips. For more details, refer to "Managing Pictures and Video Clips" on page 55. ...refer to "Taking Pictures" on page 33, "Recording Video Clips" on page 53 and "Recording Audio Clips" on page 57. 16 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com This mode allows you can add your favorite sticker and a voice memo to the shooting environment. Capture Mode Under this mode, you...
User Guide
Page 17
• Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. SELECT OK 4. PROGRAM 2. Press the button to select the desired setting. Press button to access the scene mode palette. 3. Press the choice. Selecting these three modes as follows: 1. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Press the button to set the camera to confirm your No. button to capture mode.
• Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. SELECT OK 4. PROGRAM 2. Press the button to select the desired setting. Press button to access the scene mode palette. 3. Press the choice. Selecting these three modes as follows: 1. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com Press the button to set the camera to confirm your No. button to capture mode.
User Guide
Page 18
• How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the and buttons to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. 1. Menu button 5M 5M 3:2 16:9 3M 1M Resolution WB ISO 18 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Press the and buttons to exit. 2. Press the button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice.
• How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the and buttons to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. 1. Menu button 5M 5M 3:2 16:9 3M 1M Resolution WB ISO 18 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Press the and buttons to exit. 2. Press the button to enter a submenu or confirm your choice.
User Guide
Page 19
Press the button to exit the setup menu. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. button to enter the setup menu. Press the 4. • 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. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com
Press the button to exit the setup menu. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. button to enter the setup menu. Press the 4. • 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. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com
User Guide
Page 20
... startup sound is the current selection. 5. "START-UP" is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the camera. • Adjusting the Sounds You can set the start-up sound, beep and playback sound. 20 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select...
... startup sound is the current selection. 5. "START-UP" is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the camera. • Adjusting the Sounds You can set the start-up sound, beep and playback sound. 20 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select...
User Guide
Page 21
... Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 3 sec. 1 min English Exit Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 Off 3 Sec. 5 Sec. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com Press button. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Ok OFF The auto review feature is not activated. 3 SEC/5 SEC...
... Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 3 sec. 1 min English Exit Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 Off 3 Sec. 5 Sec. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com Press button. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Ok OFF The auto review feature is not activated. 3 SEC/5 SEC...
User Guide
Page 22
... designed to switch off automatically to save operation to conserve battery power. 1. Press the 4. Press the button. 1/3/5 MIN The camera is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 22 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com or button. or to select Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 3 sec. 1 min...
... designed to switch off automatically to save operation to conserve battery power. 1. Press the 4. Press the button. 1/3/5 MIN The camera is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 22 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com or button. or to select Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 3 sec. 1 min...
User Guide
Page 23
... is also available in the field and select the date format. 6. • Setting the Date and Time 1. Press the or button. (DATE & 4. Press the button. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2.
... is also available in the field and select the date format. 6. • Setting the Date and Time 1. Press the or button. (DATE & 4. Press the button. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Access the setup menu. 2.