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...-timer LED 4. Menu button 18. Product Overview 1. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Shutter button 2. Flash 1 3. USB port 3 7. Battery / SD card door 15 1 10 1 11 1 1 1 13 0 1 1 3 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www...
...-timer LED 4. Menu button 18. Product Overview 1. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Shutter button 2. Flash 1 3. USB port 3 7. Battery / SD card door 15 1 10 1 11 1 1 1 13 0 1 1 3 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www...
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... 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...
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...; 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...
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...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...
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...: • A high quality glass lens system for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 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 ...
...: • A high quality glass lens system for more accurate reproduction of pictures. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com 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 ...
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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 Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. signs correctly. 3. 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. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
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 Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. signs correctly. 3. 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. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product.
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.... • Do not short the supply terminals. • Do not dispose the batteries in fire. • Remove batteries from the camera when not in use. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com These instructions should be retained for future reference. • Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: For best performance and prolonged battery life, we...
.... • Do not short the supply terminals. • Do not dispose the batteries in fire. • Remove batteries from the camera when not in use. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com These instructions should be retained for future reference. • Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: For best performance and prolonged battery life, we...
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Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is exhausted. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Please replace the battery. 50 +2.0EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Battery power is full. 9999 5M IN Battery power is adequate. 2 Battery power is activated. 2. 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. • Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking pictures. 1. Please replace the battery. 50 +2.0EV • Turning the Camera On and Off 1. Battery power is full. 9999 5M IN Battery power is adequate. 2 Battery power is activated. 2. 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.
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... 5M , , 16:9 ,3M , 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 Description 1 Flash Mode Icon , ,, , Ref. 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 Mode 21...
... 5M , , 16:9 ,3M , 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 Description 1 Flash Mode Icon , ,, , Ref. 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 Mode 21...
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Page 47 45 48 --------49 10 52 49 41 41 35 ------42 42 12 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description Icon 7 ISO Sensitivity 50 , , 100 , 200 400 , AUTO 8 Light Metering 9 Exposure Compensation Value , , ,-2.........+2 10 Shake Warning 11 Apeture Value 12 Shutter Speed F2.8 ... Stamp , , 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. No.
Page 47 45 48 --------49 10 52 49 41 41 35 ------42 42 12 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Description Icon 7 ISO Sensitivity 50 , , 100 , 200 400 , AUTO 8 Light Metering 9 Exposure Compensation Value , , ,-2.........+2 10 Shake Warning 11 Apeture Value 12 Shutter Speed F2.8 ... Stamp , , 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. No.
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Video Mode 1 2 3 10 00:01:30 9 IN 8 7 4 5 6 No. 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. Page 53 54 46 45 --10 35 ------42 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid.com
Video Mode 1 2 3 10 00:01:30 9 IN 8 7 4 5 6 No. 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. Page 53 54 46 45 --10 35 ------42 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 13 www.polaroid.com
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• 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. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com 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 ---
• 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. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 15 www.polaroid.com 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 ---
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... record still images, video and audio clips. Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. Capture Mode Under this mode, you to select the image and video settings according to a picture. For more details, refer to "Managing Pictures and Video.... For more details, please 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...
... record still images, video and audio clips. Playback Mode This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. Capture Mode Under this mode, you to select the image and video settings according to a picture. For more details, refer to "Managing Pictures and Video.... For more details, please 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...
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Press the button to select the desired setting. Press the choice. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. PROGRAM 2. SELECT OK 4. Press button to access the scene mode palette. 3. Press the button to set the camera to confirm your No. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com button to capture mode. Selecting these three modes as follows: 1.
Press the button to select the desired setting. Press the choice. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. PROGRAM 2. SELECT OK 4. Press button to access the scene mode palette. 3. Press the button to set the camera to confirm your No. Description Icon 1 Still Image Mode 2 Video Mode 3 Audio Mode Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 17 www.polaroid.com button to capture mode. Selecting these three modes as follows: 1.
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Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to exit. 2. 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. • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. 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 enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to exit. 2. 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. • How to Navigate Menus Menus are used to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Menu button 5M 5M 3:2 16:9 3M 1M Resolution WB ISO 18 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com
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Press the or button to enter the setup menu. Press the button to choose (SETUP). 3. button to exit the setup menu. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com • Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode 1. Press the 4. Press the button. 2. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
Press the or button to enter the setup menu. Press the button to choose (SETUP). 3. button to exit the setup menu. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com • Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode 1. Press the 4. Press the button. 2. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
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... power on and off in the Setup mode. Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound. 20 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com • Adjusting the Sounds You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. You can turn the shutter sound on , ...the camera will beep when you press the shutter button. Press the button. Access the setup menu. 2. (SOUNDS) is turned on and off in the ...
... power on and off in the Setup mode. Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound. 20 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com • Adjusting the Sounds You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. You can turn the shutter sound on , ...the camera will beep when you press the shutter button. Press the button. Access the setup menu. 2. (SOUNDS) is turned on and off in the ...
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... shown on the LCD screen for a certain period. Press the or desired setting. Ok OFF The auto review feature is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com Press button. Access the setup menu. 2. button to select ( AUTO or button. 4. Press the or button to select the 5.
... shown on the LCD screen for a certain period. Press the or desired setting. Ok OFF The auto review feature is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 21 www.polaroid.com Press button. Access the setup menu. 2. button to select ( AUTO or button. 4. Press the or button to select the 5.
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... Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 1 Min. 3 Min. 5 Min. Press setting. 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 Access the setup menu. 2. or button. or to select Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time...
... Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 1 Min. 3 Min. 5 Min. Press setting. 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 Access the setup menu. 2. or button. or to select Setup Menu Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time...
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Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Press the or button to adjust the value in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Press the button. Press the or button. (DATE & 4. Setup Menu Sounds ...
Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Press the or button to adjust the value in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Press the button. Press the or button. (DATE & 4. Setup Menu Sounds ...