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... button 11. Power / Auto Focus LED 12. Macro / Left button 13. Flash / Right button 20. 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 Microphone 8. Product Overview 1. Lens 9. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Self-timer LED 4. Wrist strap holder 16. USB port 3 7. Set / Display button 21. Tripod...
... button 11. Power / Auto Focus LED 12. Macro / Left button 13. Flash / Right button 20. 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 Microphone 8. Product Overview 1. Lens 9. Play / Pause / Up button 19. Self-timer LED 4. Wrist strap holder 16. USB port 3 7. Set / Display button 21. Tripod...
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... Language 24 • File No. 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 • ...Camera Modes 16 • Capture Modes 17 • How 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 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera...
... Language 24 • File No. 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 • ...Camera Modes 16 • Capture Modes 17 • How 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 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera...
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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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The i531 comes equipped with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Flash aways on, Slow Sync and Flash off). • Free to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. • Built-in flash with a powerful 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor...settings and options. Outstanding features that your i531 digital camera has: • 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. •...
The i531 comes equipped with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Flash aways on, Slow Sync and Flash off). • Free to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes. • Built-in flash with a powerful 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor...settings and options. Outstanding features that your i531 digital camera has: • 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. •...
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Insert the batteries as illustrated. 2. signs correctly. 3. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Open the camera battery/SD door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- 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. • Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 • Installing the Batteries Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline on battery usage, please see "Using Your Batteries" on page 9. 1. Open the camera battery/SD door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it outwards as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- 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
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These instructions should be retained for future reference. • Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use . 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...
These instructions should be retained for future reference. • Using Your Batteries IMPORTANT NOTE: For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use . 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...
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Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. • 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. 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. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is exhausted.
Check the battery power level that appears on the camera. 2. • 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. 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. Press and hold the (POWER) button until the LCD screen is exhausted.
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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 Mode 21 23 22 3 5M x4.0 4 5 6 7 50 +2.0EV F2.8 1/... No. Page 39 2 Shooting Mode 36 3 Image Resolution 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.
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 Mode 21 23 22 3 5M x4.0 4 5 6 7 50 +2.0EV F2.8 1/... No. Page 39 2 Shooting Mode 36 3 Image Resolution 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.
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 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.
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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 --- • 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.
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.... 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. Capture Mode Under this mode, you to select the... image and video settings according to a picture. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. This mode allows you can add your favorite sticker ...Recording Video Clips" on page 53 and "Recording Audio Clips" on page 57. 16 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www...
.... 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. Capture Mode Under this mode, you to select the... image and video settings according to a picture. • Camera Modes The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. This mode allows you can add your favorite sticker ...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 set the camera to select the desired setting. PROGRAM 2. Press button to capture mode. button to access the scene mode palette. 3. Press the button to confirm your No. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. 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 SELECT OK 4. Press the choice.
Press the button to set the camera to select the desired setting. PROGRAM 2. Press button to capture mode. button to access the scene mode palette. 3. Press the button to confirm your No. • Capture Modes The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and audio clips. 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 SELECT OK 4. Press the choice.
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Press the and buttons to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Press the button 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 enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the and buttons to exit. 2. 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 and buttons to scroll up and down through the menu bar. 3. Press the button 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 enter a submenu or confirm your choice. Press the button to enter a menu bar and press it again to scroll left and right through menu options. 4. Press the and buttons to exit. 2. 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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• Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Playback mode 1. Press the button to exit the setup menu. button to enter the setup menu. Press the button. 2. Press the or button to choose (SETUP). 3. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. Press the 4. 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 button to exit the setup menu. button to enter the setup menu. Press the button. 2. Press the or button to choose (SETUP). 3. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. Press the 4. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com
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...or to select the desired setting. Press the or button to select the desired item. 6. When the shutter sound is turned on , the camera will beep when you press the shutter button. • Adjusting the Sounds You can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volume ... On START-UP 1 Beep On Volume Select Ok 7. Press the button. Shutter Start-up sound, beep and playback sound. 20 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up Beep Volume You can turn the shutter sound on and off in the ...
...or to select the desired setting. Press the or button to select the desired item. 6. When the shutter sound is turned on , the camera will beep when you press the shutter button. • Adjusting the Sounds You can set the start-up volume, shutter volume and beep volume ... On START-UP 1 Beep On Volume Select Ok 7. Press the button. Shutter Start-up sound, beep and playback sound. 20 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up Beep Volume You can turn the shutter sound on and off in the ...
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... 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 the or desired setting. Press the REVIEW ). 3. Press the or button to select the 5. Press button. Ok OFF The auto review...
... 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 the or desired setting. Press the REVIEW ). 3. Press the or button to select the 5. Press button. Ok OFF The auto review...
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... Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 1 Min. 3 Min. 5 Min. or button. 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 Ok 5. NOTE: This setting is designed to switch off automatically to save operation to conserve battery power. 1. •...
... Sounds Auto Review Power Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 1 Min. 3 Min. 5 Min. or button. 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 Ok 5. NOTE: This setting is designed to switch off automatically to save operation to conserve battery power. 1. •...
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... setting will be lost. • This setting is also available in the field and select the date format. 6. Press the or button. (DATE & 4. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Press or button to select a field, such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format. 5. Press the button. Access the setup menu...
... setting will be lost. • This setting is also available in the field and select the date format. 6. Press the or button. (DATE & 4. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com Press or button to select a field, such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format. 5. Press the button. Access the setup menu...
