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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
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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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Product features Front view Microphone Flash Self-timer/ Video light Lens NOTE: To use the built-in Help system, see page 41. www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Power button Flash button Mode button Shutter button Wide Angle/ Telephoto button USB port Strap post LCD OK, Share button Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons Tripod socket Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card slot NOTE: To use the built-in Help system, see page 41. ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1 Loading the KLIC-7006 battery......................................................................1 Charging the battery .....................................................................................2 Turning on the camera .......................................
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Table of contents Understanding the review icons...................................................................25 Creating a multimedia slide show................................................................26 Using the menu button in review.................................................................28 Cropping pictures........................................................................................28 Editing videos .............................................................
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7006 battery Purchase extra batteries for your event www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories Charge the battery See page 2 Know when your battery needs charging See page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Charging the battery If your package included Then see An in-camera battery charger Using the in-camera battery charger An external battery charger Using the external battery charger Using the in-camera battery charger Charge the Li-Ion battery whenever necessary. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging 1 Turn OFF the camera. Connect the KODAK Camera USB Cable, 2 Your adapter may differ. Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. (Use only the cable i
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Setting up your camera Using the external battery charger Charge the battery whenever necessary. 2 1 Your plug may differ. Battery Charging light: • Orange: charging • Green: finished charging Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/m531accessories Know when your battery needs charging See page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Press the Power button. Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. to accept. OK Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. OK NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 34). 4 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We strongly recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Turn off the camera. 1 Insert the card until it 2 clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. To eject the card, push and release it
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. (If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Smart Capture mode , then press OK.) 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Using the framing marks Framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. 1 Press the
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Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see page 21. Reviewing the picture/video just taken 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.)
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Taking pictures/videos Adjusting LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, see page 34. Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom indicator Preset keyword Battery level tag Know when your battery needs charging The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re vie
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Taking pictures/videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 46. Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), the
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Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash button Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the pic
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Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings, then press OK. Mode button Use this mode For 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. Smart You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your Capture needs—just press the Menu button and choose
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Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to highlight a mode and read its description. 3 Press OK to enter that Scene mode. The camera is now in the highlighted scene mode. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Panorama L-R, R-L “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 15.) Blur Reduction Reducing blur
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Taking pictures/videos SCN mode For Snow Bright snow scenes. Text Documents. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Panning Shot Emphasizing motion, with a sharp subject and blurred background. (For best results, track the moving subject while taking the picture.) Using shortcuts Your camera has a cle
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Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 13) or these steps: 1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting: 2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay. 2 10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a
