Polaroid i531 User Guide
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User Guide i531 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 2
Flash 1 3. Self-timer LED 4. Power button 5. Speaker 5 6. USB port 3 7. Microphone 8. Lens 9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button 10. mount 23. 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 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 3
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 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 4
the Sharpness 50 • Setting the Photo Effect 51 • Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off 52 4 Recording Video Clips 53 • the Image Effect 59 • Changing the Image Size 59 • Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail 60 • Running a Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 5
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 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 6
, 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. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 7
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 Exchangeable hand grip AA Batteries USB Cable Video Cable Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 8
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. 1 3 a b b a Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 9
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. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 10
2 Battery power is exhausted. 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 activated. 2. Press the (POWER) button again to turn the power off. 10 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 11
Settings • Checking Camera Status Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those 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 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 12
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 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 13
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 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 14
Audio Mode 1 00:09:12 4 IN 3 2 No. Description 1 Audio mode 2 Battery Power Level Internal Memory 3 SD Card 4 Remaining Recording Time Icon , , IN 00:09:12 Ref. Page 55 10 ------- 14 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 15
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 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 16
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. 16 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 17
button to select the desired setting. SELECT OK 4. Press the choice. button 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 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 18
Menus Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. 1. Press the button to enter a menu bar and Menu button 5M 5M 3:2 16:9 3M 1M Resolution WB ISO 18 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 19
(SETUP). 3. Press the 4. Press the button to enter the setup menu. button to exit the setup menu. Menu button Enter Setup SETUP MENU 1/3 SOUNDS AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC. POWER SAVE 5 MIN DATE & TIME LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH EXIT Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 19 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 20
the camera. 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. Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound. 20 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 21
Save Date & Time Language Select 1/3 Off 3 Sec. 5 Sec. Ok OFF The auto review feature is not activated. 3 SEC/5 SEC The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen for a certain period. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 21 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 22
3 Min. 5 Min. Ok 5. Press the button. 1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity. NOTE: This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 22 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 23
3 sec 1 min English Exit Date & Time 2006 / 07 / 01 18:59 YY/MM/DD Select Ok NOTE: • If the batteries are removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost. • This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 23 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 24
Language Select English Exit 4. Press the or desired setting. 5. Press button. button to select the Setup Menu 1/3 Sounds English Auto Review Français Power Save Español Date & Time Português Language Select Italiano Ok 24 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 25
Menu File No. TV Out Usb Start-up image Format Select 2/3 Series Reset Ok SERIES RESET The file number of a newly-captured picture will continue from the last number used. The picture file number starts from 0001 5. Press the button. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 25 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 26
your choice. button to confirm or give 7. Press the button to apply the choice. 8. Press the button to set the camera to Capture mode. 9. Press the button. Select Ok 5M Set this? Yes 5/150 IN F2.8 1/30 +2.0EV 100 18:59 2006/07/01 26 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 27
desired picture. button to select the Setup Menu 2/3 File No. Series TV Out NTSC USB Computer Start-up image Format Select No Exit Start-up Image 14.Press button. The image original image is deleted or memory is formatted. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 27 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 28
Yes TV Out No USB Start-up Image Format memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted . • This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes. 28 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 29
• Selecting the Battery Type To ensure the camera displays battery level correctly, set the type to match the batteries used. 1. Access the Exit Setup Menu Battery Type Reset All 3/3 Alkaline NiMH 5. Press the button. Select Ok Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 29 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 30
". Select Setup Menu Battery Type Reset All Exit 3/3 Yes No 5. Press the button. Select Ok NOTE: The following settings do not change with this procedure: • Date & Time setting • Language setting • TV out setting • Battery Type 30 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 31
• Turning the Information Display On/Off Press the button each time switches the LCD screen to the next display mode in the lines on the LCD helps check and lock the location of your subject when you frame it on the LCD screen. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 31 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 32
• When the LCD status is not in "Information Display On", press the or button will change the display mode to "Information Display On" automatically. 32 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 33
detects the subject. The camera highlights the focus mark in green and the Auto Focus LED remains steady on, indicating the camera focus is locked on the subject. 9999 5M IN 2 Focus mark 50 +2.0EV F2.8 1/30 Auto Focus LED Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Aperture value - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 34
Image) mode is the capture mode by default. • When the camera's focus mark are in red and the Auto Focus LED blinks use of a tripod is recommended. 4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image. 34 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 35
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button and the icon appears Macro on the LCD screen. 9999 3. Capture procedures are the same as for 5M IN taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 33. 2 50 +2.0EV Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 35 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 36
Scene Shooting Modes Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions: 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. PROGRAM 2. Press the button to show the scene shooting mode picture in the normal capture mode. See page 33. 36 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 37
background night scenery Take a still image to capture moving children Increased color level makes food more appetizing Enhance the edges of the subject Enhance the black & white contrast Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 37 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 38
guides on page 17 or 36 to set the camrea to other capture modes. • When you power on the camera after resetting to default settings, the camera will be in Q mode. Follow the operation guides on page 30 to reset to default settings. 38 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 39
you selected) will appear on the LCD screen. 9999 5M IN 2 Flash 50 +2.0EV The camera has five flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 39 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 40
pictures will be too dark. NOTE: • Flash modes are only used in still image shooting. • Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. 40 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 41
a count down of 2 or 10 seconds. 1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button to enter menu bar. 3. Press the • Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 41 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 42
. Digital zoom factor range is 1X to 4X. These zoom features let you zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture. ..N.O.T.E.: • Using the digital zoom may cause a decrease in image quality. 42 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 43
the camera switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when it reaches the maximum optical zoom. 3. Now you can takes pictures and review them Digital zoom) Digital Zoom Red Square 9999 5M x3.0 IN Digital zoom status 50 +2.0EV Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 43 www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 44
setting 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button to select (QUALITY). Super Fine Fine Normal Quality WB ISO 4. Press the and desired setting. button to select the 5. Press the 44 button. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 45
the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light enters into the camera lens. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button to : This setting is also available in (Video) mode. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 45 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 46
color of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. "WHITE BALANCE" is the current selection. 4. Press is also available in 46 (Video) mode. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 47
the shutter speed will be. NOTE: • Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To get better images, use as low as ISO speed as possible. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 47 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 48
shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button to select " results even if performing exposure compensation. 48 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 49
focus in three different ranges. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button to select (Highlight). Off Highlight 4. Press the and desired setting. button to select the 5. Press the button. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 49 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 50
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in pictures. 1. Set the camera to Still Image mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button to select ( edge of the picture, creating a "soft focus" effect 50 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 51
Option Off B&W Sepia Negative Mosaic Red Green Blue Description No effect is added to the image Convert image to black & white Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone Opposite what mosaic effect only can be set in Playback mode. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 51 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 52
Date Stamp 4. Press and desired setting. button to select the Option Off Date Date & Time Description Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images Only add the recorded date to printed images Add the recorded date & time to printed images 52 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 53
recording. 1. Set the camera to Video mode . ( memory is full. 5. Press the or button to zoom in or out the subject. NOTE: • Digital zoom feature is not available in (Video) mode. • Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 53 www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 54
• Setting the Video Size 1. Set the camera to (Video mode). 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button to select 4. Press the button. (MOVIE SIZE). , suitable for viewing on PC. is suitable for sending out as an attachment via e-mail. 54 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 55
1. Set the camera to (Audio mode). (See page 17) 2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording. 3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops when the current memory is full. 00:09:12 IN REC 00:02:20 IN Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 55 www - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 56
+2.0EV 100 18:59 2006/07/01 30S 5/150 IN REC voice? Stop NOTE: • The voice memo cannot be added to a video clip or a protected image. • You can only delete the voice memo by deleting the image. • A voice memo may not exceed 30 seconds. 56 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 57
new file after rotating, resizing and adding a voice memo to it. Make sure there is sufficient memory before editing an image. • Reviewing Pictures 5M 1. Set the camera to Playback mode. 2. Use selected image and save it as a new one. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 57 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 58
the Displayed Picture The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better review angle on the LCD screen. 1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button image will be saved as a new file name. 58 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 59
large size image to a smaller one helps to share with families and friends. 1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode. Resize 2. Press the button. 3. Press the (RESIZE). 4. Press the large size image can be resized to a smaller one. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com Ok Ok 59 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 60
video clip files stored in the current memory in sequence on the LCD screen. 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Slide Show 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or button to select "SLIDE SHOW". Select Ok 4. Press the button. 60 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 61
slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply. NOTE: This function is not available for the video clips and voice recording. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 61 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 62
30 IN :Play 18:59 2006/07/01 REW :Play FF :Stop • Playing Audio Clips 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. 2. Press the and buttons to select the desired audio clip. 3. Press the button to 18:59 2006/07/01 AUDIO :Play :Stop 62 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 63
• Playing a Voice Memo 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. 2. Press the and buttons to select the desired image that has the voice memo . 5/150 PLAY 30S 5M IN IN F2.8 1/30 +2.0EV 100 :Play 18:59 2006/07/01 :Play :Stop Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 63 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 64
pictures, video and audio clips in the current memory. UNLOCK ALL Remove protection from all protected pictures, video and audio clips in the current memory. Protect Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip 1/30 +2.0EV 100 18:59 2006/07/01 64 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 65
icon appears on the LCD screen when you review the protected files. • Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • Formatting the internal memory or a SD card deletes all files, including the protected files. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 65 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 66
a selected unprotected option. ALL Delete all the unprotected files in the current memory. NOTE: • Protected files cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting. • All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered. 66 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 67
4. Press the or desired setting. 5. Press the button. button to select the 6. Press the button to exit the menu. Setup Menu File No. TV Out USB Start-up Image Format Select 2/3 NTSC PAL Ok Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 67 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 68
to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 70 for details. 4. Select print settings. Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 71 for details. 5. Printing Press the button to start printing. 68 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 69
button to select "USB". 4. Press the button. 5. Press the or "PRINTER". button to select 6. Press the button to confirm your choise and press the to exit. Setup Menu File No. TV Out USB Start-up. Image Format Select 2/3 Computer Printer Ok Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 69 www - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 70
Layout Auto Paper Size Auto SSeElLeEcCt T NOTE: • "CONNECTING" displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to the printer. • Do not connect the USB cable with the camera and printer until Printer mode is enabled. 70 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 71
for images only. Make sure there are no video clips or other file besides images in the memory before printing, • Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer user guide for options available. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 71 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 72
, FINE, NORMAL, DRAFT Pictbridge Menu Print Image Quality Layout Paper Size Select 1/2 Auto Fine Normal Draft Ok AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model. 72 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 73
3. Press the button. The following paper size are available: Auto* / L / 2L / Postcard / Card Size / 100x150(mm) / 4"x6" / 8"x10" / Letter / 11"x17" / A0......A9 differ according to the printer model. 1/2 Auto L 2L Postcard 4" x 6" Ok Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 73 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 74
the button. Pictbridge Menu 2/2 Paper Type Auto Date Off File No On Reset Select Ok AUTO ON OFF 74 Print settings differ according to the printer model. Add the file name to the printed image. Print without the file name. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 75
Dpof Ok STANDARD INDEX DPOF Print settings differ according to the printer model. Print pictures as a thumbnail image. Print settings by DPOF format. • About DPOF DPOF stands for "Digital Print Order Format", which is a format for Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 75 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 76
by file name without viewing the file contents. IMPORTANT! DPOF print settings can be configured for images on a memory card only, not for images in the camera's built-in memory. Setting the DPOF: 1. Insert an SD card into the camera. 76 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 77
copies. 9. Pressing the button activates the date stamp setting. will appear on the LCD screen. 5M DPOF Setup 5/150 IN F2.8 1/30 +2.0EV 100 18:59 2006/07/01 DPOF 5/150 5M IN 01 YES Select F2.8 1/30 +2.0EV 100 18:59 2006/07/O01k Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 77 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 78
of the card slot may vary from printer to printer model. NOTE: Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. 13.Press the Print button on the printer to start printing. 8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card 78 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 79
are using seems to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 79 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 80
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. • SD memory cards have a write protection card is inserted into the camera. Removing the SD card To remove the SD card, turn off your camera and open the SD card door. 80 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 81
remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on. Doing so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even damage the memory card. • Formatting a SD card Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including the Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 81 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 82
. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before you format it. • Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in 82 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 83
a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only copied from internal memory to the memory card. 9 Installing the Software onto a Computer Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 83 www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 84
watching video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above. It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/directx. 1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer. 84 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 85
-ROM Drive. 3. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Polaroid". 4. Install the software included. • Software Included with Your Camera The i531 software CD contains the following software: Polaroid i531 Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 85 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 86
(PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online. • Computer System Requirements For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements; 86 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 87
drive • Standard mouse and keyboard • Stereo speakers For Macintosh Users Mac • Mac® OS Version 9.2~X • PowerMac G3 or higher • USB Port • 128MB RAM (256MB recommended ) • 500MB Free Clips to a Computer • Before Transferring Files Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 87 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 88
Installing the Software Onto a Computer". • Connecting to Your Computer Connect the camera directly to your computer 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the is connected with a TV set or a computer. 88 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 89
use the Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures, video or audio clips. For Macintosh Users Mac NOTE: For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the camera to Playback mode. 3. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 90
clips from this directory folder and paste to the hard disk. 11 Troubleshooting Problems The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact customer support. Details are provided under "Getting Help". 90 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 91
. The camera is detected by the Windows and works properly. But a driver letter of the Removable disk is not created. The removable disk crashes with the network drives. Disconnect the crashed network drive and reserve this drive letter for the camera. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 91 - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 92
to the lens: Wide Angle: 0.32 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.1 m ~ 0.8 m) Telephoto: 0.3 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.09 m ~ 0.8 m) Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete. Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete. 92 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 93
system. Wrong system selection. Change to NTSC or PAL. Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.polaroid.com Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 93 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 94
: [email protected] Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ's). "Polaroid" and "Polaroid and Pixel" are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA. 94 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 95
specifications Sensor Lens LCD Screen Built-in Flash • Sensor: - 1/2.5 inch - 5.0 Megapixels CCD • Aperture: F 2.8 ~ 5.6 • Focal Length: 6.2 ~ 18.6 mm m) Exposure Control ISO Speed -/+2.0 EV in 0.3 increments Auto,50,100,200,400 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 95 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 96
TV cable (included) Dimension Operating System • Size: - (W) 89.5 mm x (D) 61.3 mm x (H) 23.8 mm • Weight: Approximately 140g excluding batteries or card • For Windows Users: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me 2000 or XP • For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2 ~ X 96 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 97
video clips the camera can hold at each setting based on the internal memory and different capacities of SD card. Recordable Images Units: Images Resolution Quality 16MB Internal Memory 32MB SD 64MB 285 579 1185 96 346 703 1439 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 97 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 98
4299 6500 5503 9999 9999 NOTE: 5M 2560 X1200 16:9 2560X1440 1M 1024 X 768 Super fine Normal 2560X1712 3M 2048 X 1536 VGA 640x480 Fine 98 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 99
Recordable Video Length 16MB Internal Memory 32MB SD 64MB SD 128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD 1GB SD Resolution Video clips can be taken 0:00:04 0:00:14 0:03:56 0:11:25 0:02:16 0:08:00 0:23:07 0:04:36 0:16:19 0:46:05 0:09:12 0:32:27 1:33:34 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 99 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 100
ZZ - XX is hours - YY is minutes - ZZ is seconds Recordable Audio Length Memory Card Capacity 16MB Internal Memory Length of Audio Clips Recording Time 0:09:17 32MB SD 64MB SD 128MB SD 256MB :43 3:54:18 9:27:44 18:47:04 100 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 101
"Polaroid Digital Camera" program, then click "Add/Remove". 2. The following dialogue box appears, please click "Yes" to confirm removing the camera driver. 3. The un-installation program runs automatically, please restart your computer when it is finished. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 102
Date stamp Metering Digital Zoom Effect Video Resolution Metering White Balance for Video Clips Capture mode Start-up Image Date Format Power Save Auto Review Beep Lanuage File No. TV Out USB with the different shipment destinations. 102 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 103
dust or stains on the camera with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. • NEVER place hot items on the surface of the camera. • NEVER attempt to open or disassemble the camera as this will affect any warranty claim. Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide 103 www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 104
then push it as illustrated. 1 2 3 Reinstalling the Hand Grip To reinstall the hand grip, open the SD card door firstly. 1. Press down the part A till the aligning pins are inlayed enterily. 2. Load the part B as illustrated. 1 2 104 Polaroid i531 Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com - Polaroid i531 | User Guide - Page 105
user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital with the instructions, may cause by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged TV technician for help. Shielded cable must be used with this unit
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