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Page 1: Digital Camera
KODAK EASYSHARE M531 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/m531support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2010 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H7227_en...
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Page 3: Front View
Front view Microphone Flash Self-timer/ Video light NOTE: To use the built-in Help system, www.kodak.com/go/support Lens see page Product features... -
Page 4: Back View
Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons NOTE: To use the built-in Help system, Tripod socket see page Power button Flash button Mode button Shutter button Wide Angle/ Telephoto button USB port Strap post Share button Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card slot www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Tagging pictures ... 18 Marking pictures/videos for emailing ... 20 4 Reviewing and editing ...21 Reviewing pictures/videos ... 21 Deleting pictures/videos ... 22 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 23 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures... 24 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 8 Appendix ...46 Specifications... 46 Care and maintenance ... 48 Upgrading your software and firmware... 48 Storage capacities ... 49 Important safety instructions ... 49 Battery replacement, battery life ... 50 Limited warranty ... 51 Regulatory compliance ... 52 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7006 battery Purchase extra batteries for your event Charge the battery Know when your battery needs charging www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories See page 2 See page 8... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
• Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging Turn OFF the camera. Connect the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. (Use only the cable included with this camera!) NOTE: You can use the camera while it’s plugged in. - Page 9 Using the external battery charger Charge the battery whenever necessary. Your plug may differ. Purchase extra batteries Know when your battery needs charging www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Battery Charging light: • Orange: charging • Green: finished charging www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories See page 8...
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Page 10: Turning On The Camera
Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. (see page 34). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 11: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card
1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. To eject the card, push and release it. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories... -
Page 12: Taking Pictures/Videos
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Taking A Video
After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) To review pictures/videos anytime, see www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Mode button, then displays Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. -
Page 14: Adjusting Lcd Brightness
(If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 13.) Charge the battery whenever necessary. Purchase extra batteries for your special event. Charge the battery Pictures/time remaining Zoom indicator Battery level www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories See page 2 www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 15: Using The Optical Zoom
Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). -
Page 16: Using The Flash
NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using preflash. Never www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 17: Using Different Modes
Mode button Use this mode Smart Capture Program Scene Video www.kodak.com/go/support until the LCD displays the mode that best suits General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces get focus and exposure priority. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. - Page 18 Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are Museum disabled. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Beach Bright beach scenes. until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK . www.kodak.com/go/support page 15.)
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Page 19: Using Shortcuts
The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. Shortcuts www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Press to show/hide shortcuts. -
Page 20: Using The Self-Timer
Self-timer, then press OK. A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A 13) or these steps: 13) or these steps: to choose Burst On. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Taking Panoramic Pictures
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK . page... -
Page 22: Sharing And Tagging Pictures
It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must download KODAK Software. 1 Press the Share button, then If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. - Page 23 Review and press the Share button, only chosen sites are shown. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your camera. 1 Press the Share button. Press Manage Frames), then press OK.
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Page 24: Tagging Pictures
Tag People, then press OK. 20), then press OK. to select a face, to choose Yes, then press OK. to choose www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 25: Tagging With Keywords
Done, then press OK. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. Tip: You can pre-set a tag so that new pictures are assigned that tag www.kodak.com/go/support button. to choose Tag People, then press OK. to choose OK, then press OK. -
Page 26: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing
Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email when you transfer them to your computer and use KODAK Software. First, create a new email address. (See keyboard.) 1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to choose Email, then press OK. -
Page 27: Reviewing And Editing
Reviewing pictures/videos Find your pictures like a pro... A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures, page 24 Playing a video Playback speed www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press the Review button or press the Shutter button halfway down. -
Page 28: Deleting Pictures/Videos
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and keyword tags.) button. button. to protect other pictures/videos, or press button to exit the menu. Protecting to choose www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 29: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
3 To see a single picture/video, press Telephoto (T) button. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see Press the Review button to exit Review. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press ■ Press OK to return to 1X. button. -
Page 30: A Smarter Way To Find And Enjoy Your Pictures
Angle (W) to see thumbnails or picture stacks. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. People Date Tip: For best results, make sure the camera’s date/time is current Tagging with keywords, page button. 19.) Favorites Keywords (see page www.kodak.com/go/support 34). -
Page 31: Understanding The Review Icons
(If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 13.) Charge the battery whenever necessary. Purchase extra batteries for your event Charge the battery www.kodak.com/go/support page www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories See page 2 Reviewing and editing Print/number of prints Protected... -
Page 32: Creating A Multimedia Slide Show
On, then press OK. 3 Press to choose Preview Slide Show, then press OK. The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the battery is exhausted. button. Select 2-100 pictures (see see page page 30). to choose Loop, then www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.) www.kodak.com/go/support Reviewing and editing www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories (see page 35). -
Page 34: Using The Menu Button In Review
To use the built-in Help system, button, then the Menu see page 1 Press the Review picture to crop. 2 Press the Menu Edit tab. Choose Crop, then press OK. see page button. button, then to find a button, then to choose the www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 35: Editing Videos
Trimming a video You can remove an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. Video Trimmed video www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. Choose Make Picture, then press OK. -
Page 36: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos
A check mark appears on the picture. (Press OK again to remove a check mark.) You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. button, then to find a picture. (You can also use pictures/videos.) to choose the Edit tab. 22). see page button, then (and www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 37: Doing More With Your Camera
Using the capture tab (available when the camera is in a capture mode) Settings Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. Self-timer/Burst Choose Self-timer or Burst feature. www.kodak.com/go/support see page More information See Specifications, starting on 2 Seconds 10 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On—Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and... - Page 38 ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 See Specifications, starting on Vivid Color—For increased saturation and exaggerated color. Full Color—For rich, balanced color. Basic Color—For accurate color. Black & White—For black and white. Sepia—For a reddish-brown, antique look. www.kodak.com/go/support page page...
- Page 39 Choose how the camera assesses the scene for exposure and focus. AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera More information Auto—Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking. Daylight—For pictures in natural lighting.
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Page 40: Using The Setup Menu
Single AF—Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is pressed. 10 Seconds 2 Seconds see page More information Set date and time. Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to environment. High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery power. Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power. page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 41 ■ Individual social networking sites ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) ■ KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none) Preflash—The flash fires to reduce the chance of red-eye. Digital correction—The camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken. (Processing time after taking a picture may increase.)
- Page 42 Choose which application is downloaded or launched when you connect the camera to the computer. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must download KODAK Software Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.
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Page 43: Transferring, Printing Pictures
Transferring, printing pictures Transferring pictures to your computer Download KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must download KODAK Software. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Software Downloader automatically runs. -
Page 44: Printing Pictures
Connection setting (in the Setup menu) to Other Application You need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable. Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. -
Page 45: Ordering Prints Online
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with ■ an SD/SDHC Card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details. ■ Make prints at an SD/SDHC Card-capable KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker. Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. ■... -
Page 46: Marking Your Pictures For Print
Print, then press OK. 4 Press to choose the number of copies. 5 Press OK. Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. ■ To use the built-in Help system, button. Press to find a picture. see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Getting help from your camera Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. Turning on camera Help www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Menu then highlight a menu choice. Press the Info Scroll through a Help topic. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Insert a new/charged battery battery whenever necessary. (see page 34). (see page 37). (see page (see page 37). (see page 22) or insert a new card. (see page (see page 1). Charge the Li-Ion www.kodak.com/go/support (see 10). 50). - Page 49 Turn off the camera, then turn it back on. Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly page Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer turn on the camera.
- Page 50 In Program mode, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 48). (see page (see page 31). (see page (see page 10) or change your position so light is not Specifications, page (see page 10). Specifications, page www.kodak.com/go/support 33). 32). 46.) (see page 32). 46.) (see page 32).
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Page 51: Getting Help On The Web
See online demonstrations of your camera Register your camera Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) Software Download and get Help with KODAK Software Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/m531support... -
Page 52: Appendix
0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft) @ telephoto, Macro mode Auto focus control—Continuous and Single AF Face detection—Yes Face recognition—Yes Shutter speed—1/8–1/1400 seconds Long time exposure—0.5–8 seconds ISO speed—Up to 1000 at full resolution (The SD logo is a trademark of the www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 53 Color modes—Vivid Color, Full Color, Basic Color, Black & White, Sepia Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft Video capture—2 GB maximum; VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin Video output—NTSC or PAL Microphone—Yes www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 54: Care And Maintenance
Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK ■ Products for more information. -
Page 55: Storage Capacities
LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak/go/accessories. ■... -
Page 56: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
Appendix Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In ■ the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. -
Page 57: Limited Warranty
If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid. -
Page 58: Regulatory Compliance
Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act. -
Page 59: Canadian Doc Statement
FCC regulation. The KODAK High Performance USB AC Adapter K20-AM complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following... - Page 60 Appendix Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 China RoHS...
- Page 61 Appendix Korean Class B ITE Korean Li-Ion Regulatory www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 62 37 cropping pictures, 28 customize camera, 34 date setting, 4 deleting during quickview, 7 from internal memory, 22 from SD/SDHC Card, 22 protecting pictures, videos, 22 digital zoom, 9 display, brightness, 8 displaying slide show, 26 disposal, recycling, 48 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 63 1 SD/SDHC Card, 5 ISO speed, 32 keyboard, 20 keywords, 19 KODAK EASYSHARE Software upgrading, 48 KODAK Software, download, 37 Kodak Web sites, 41 language, 36 brightness, 34 reviewing pictures, 21 reviewing videos, 21 LCD brightness, 8, 34 lens...
- Page 64 37 pictures/video deleting, 22 playing a video, 21 power camera, 4 printing from a card, 39 optimizing printer, 41 order online, 39 PICTBRIDGE, 38 tagged pictures, 39 protecting pictures, videos, 22 quickview, using, 7 recognizing faces, 18 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 65 32 date and time, 4 image storage, 35 ISO, 32 language, 36 LCD brightness, 34 long time exposure, 32, 35 www.kodak.com/go/support orientation sensor, 35 picture size, 31, 32 picture-taking mode, 11 self-timer, 14 sharpness, 34 video out, 35...
- Page 66 29 troubleshooting, 41 turning camera on and off, 4 typing, 20 undelete, undo, 22 upgrading software, firmware, 48 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 41 transfer pictures, 37 VCCI compliance, 54 video copying, 30 edit, 29 emailing marked, 20...