Kodak M531 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE M531Digital CameraExtended user guidewww.kodak.comFor interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howtoFor help with your camera:www.kodak

4 www.kodak.com/go/supportSetting up your cameraTurning on the cameraSetting the language and date/timeNOTE: To change language in the future, use th

Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 5Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC CardYour camera has internal memory. We strongly recommend

6 www.kodak.com/go/support2 Taking pictures/videosTaking picturesTo get clear, focused pictures:1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. (If it’s

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 7Taking a video1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK.2 Press th

8 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosAdjusting LCD brightnessYou can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 9Using the optical zoom1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom o

10 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing the flashPress the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode.Flash

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 11Using different modesPress the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits yo

12 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing Scene (SCN) modesChoose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.1 Press th

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 13Using shortcutsYour camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular c

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14 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing the self-timerUse the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a stea

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 15Taking panoramic picturesUse panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.NOTE: Only

16 www.kodak.com/go/support3 Sharing and tagging picturesSharing pictures through social networksIt’s never been easier to share pictures on your favo

Sharing and tagging pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 17Choose which social networking sites to display on your cameraYou can show/hide social networki

18 www.kodak.com/go/supportSharing and tagging picturesTagging picturesTag pictures to make them easy to find, later. You can tag pictures in 2 ways:

Sharing and tagging pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 19Need to update a name?If you meet a new friend—James—but you already have pictures tagged with

20 www.kodak.com/go/supportSharing and tagging picturesUsing the keyboardThe keyboard appears when you need to enter text.1 Press to choose a lett

www.kodak.com/go/support 214 Reviewing and editingReviewing pictures/videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press for previous/next picture/video. To

22 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingDeleting pictures/videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press for previous/next picture/video.3 Press t

Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 23Viewing pictures/videos in different waysMagnifying a picture1 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 1X–8X.2

Product featureswww.kodak.com/go/support iFront viewNOTE: To use the built-in Help system, see page 41.LensMicrophoneFlashSelf-timer/Video light

24 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingA smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures Tag pictures—by people or keywords—to make them easy to

Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 25Understanding the review icons* For more about shortcuts, see page 13.Know when your battery needs cha

26 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingCreating a multimedia slide showUse Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD.

Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 27Displaying pictures/videos on a televisionYou can display pictures/videos on a television, computer mo

28 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingUsing the menu button in review1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.2 Press to choose

Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 29Editing videosYou can do incredible things with your videos.Making a picture from a videoYou can choos

30 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingSelecting multiple pictures/videosUse the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures to p

www.kodak.com/go/support 315 Doing more with your cameraTo use the built-in Help system, see page 41.Using the menu button to change settingsYou can

32 www.kodak.com/go/supportDoing more with your cameraPreset Keyword TagCreate keywords (page 19) and assign them to all pictures/videos that you take

Doing more with your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 33White BalanceChoose your lighting condition. (Available only in Program and Panorama modes.)Auto

ii www.kodak.com/go/supportProduct featuresBack viewNOTE: To use the built-in Help system, see page 41.OK, Wide Angle/Telephoto buttonBattery compartm

34 www.kodak.com/go/supportDoing more with your cameraVideo settings (available when the camera is in a Video mode)To use the built-in Help system, se

Doing more with your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 35Share Button SettingsChoose what is displayed when the Share button is pressed.Show or hide: In

36 www.kodak.com/go/supportDoing more with your cameraLanguage Choose your language.Reset All Camera Settings Reset settings to their default.Computer

www.kodak.com/go/support 376 Transferring, printing picturesTransferring pictures to your computerDownload KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer an

38 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing picturesPrinting picturesDirect printing with a KODAK All-in-One PrinterIMPORTANT: To print using PI

Transferring, printing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 39Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer1 Turn off the camera and printer.2

40 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing picturesMarking your pictures for printYou can mark your pictures so they are easy to print:1 Press

www.kodak.com/go/support 417 TroubleshootingGetting help from your cameraYour camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for ev

42 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingTroubleshootingCamera problemsStatus SolutionCamera does not turn on Make sure the battery is charged and i

Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 43Computer/connectivity problemsDirect printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problemsYou cannot take a picture

www.kodak.com/go/support iiiTable of contents 11 Setting up your camera ...1A

44 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingPicture quality problemsStatus SolutionPicture is not clear To automatically set exposure and focus, press

Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 45Getting help on the WebCameraSoftwareOtherGet support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, a

46 www.kodak.com/go/support8 AppendixSpecificationsCCD—1/2.3-typeEffective pixels—14 MP (4314 x 3242) LCD—2.7 in. (6.9 cm) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspec

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 47Program mode: Auto 64–320; manual 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Multi-Zone,

48 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixSpeaker—YesPICTBRIDGE support—YesPower—KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006; 5V AC-to-USB bat

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 49Storage capacitiesThe LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For

50 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendix Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 51Limited warrantyKodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctio

52 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixspecified on your Kodak product packaging. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obliga

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 53interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particul

iv www.kodak.com/go/supportTable of contentsUnderstanding the review icons...25Creatin

54 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixCEHereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements a

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 55Korean Class B ITEKorean Li-Ion Regulatory

56 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndex 1AA/V out, 27about this camera, 36accessoriesbattery, 50buying, 45SD/SDHC Card, 5add keywords, names, 20AF control (S

www.kodak.com/go/support 57IndexdownloadKODAK Software, 37download pictures, 37Eedit videos, 29emailing pictures, videos, 20expected battery life, 50

58 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndexmanner/museum, 12markingfor email, 20memoryinserting card, 5menu settings, 31modes, 11auto, 11backlight, 12beach, 12ch

www.kodak.com/go/support 59Indexrecycling, disposal, 48regulatory information, 52repair, 45reset camera, 36reviewing pictures/videoas you take them,

60 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndextext, 13time, setting, 4timer, shutter delay, 14tipsbattery guidelines, 50care & maintenance, 48transfer pictures,

www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Setting up your cameraAttaching the strapLoading the KLIC-7006 batteryPurchase extra batteries for your event www.kodak.

2 www.kodak.com/go/supportSetting up your cameraCharging the batteryUsing the in-camera battery chargerCharge the Li-Ion battery whenever necessary.If

Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 3Using the external battery chargerCharge the battery whenever necessary.Purchase extra batteries www.