Kodak M531 Users Guide

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Share Button Settings
Choose what is displayed when the Share 
button is pressed.Show or hide:
■Individual social networking sites
■E-mail addresses (all or none)
■KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none)
Red-eye Reduction
The Red-eye flash fi res automatically 
before a picture is taken. Preflash—
The flash fires to re duce 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.)
Orientation Sensor
Orient pictures so that they are displayed 
with the correct side up. On—
The camera rotates pictures so that all 
appear in the same orientation on the camera.
On Transfer— The camera rotates pictures when 
they are transferred to your computer.
Off—Pictures are not rotated.
Camera Sounds
Choose volume, and sound effects for each 
function. Volume
Focus Lock
Shutter
Self-timer
Error
Power On
Video Out
 
Choose the regional setting that lets you 
connect the camera to a television or other 
external device. NTSC—
Used in North America and Japan; most 
common format.
PAL— Used in Europe and China.
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for 
pictures/videos. Auto—
The camera uses the card if one is in the 
camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory— The camera always uses 
internal memory, even if a card is installed.
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Language
Choose your language.
Reset All Camera SettingsReset settings to their default.
Computer Connection
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 ( page 37).
KODAK Software
Other Application  (APPLE IPHOTO, etc.)
Format
CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all 
pictures/videos, including those 
that are protected. Removing a 
card during formatting may 
damage the card. 
Memory Card— Deletes everything on the card; 
formats the card. 
Exit— Exits without making a change.
Internal Memory— Deletes everything in 
internal memory includ ing email addresses and 
keyword tags; formats the internal memory.
About View camera information.
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6Transferring, 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 networ king 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 Down loader automatically runs. Follow the 
prompts to download and install KODAK Software.*
1Turn off the camera.
2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin 
to connect the camera to  the computer. (Use only 
the cable included with this camera!)
3 Turn on the camera.
4 After the software is inst alled, follow the prompts 
to transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
* If the downloader does not run, find it here and 
launch it:
■WINDOWS OS: in My Computer
■MAC OS: on your Desktop
NOTE:  You can also use a card read er to transfer pictures/videos.
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Transferring, printing pictures
Printing pictures
Direct printing with a 
KODAK All-in-One Printer
IMPORTANT: To print using PICTBRIDGE Technology, you must change the Computer 
Connection setting (in the Setup menu) to Other Application ( see page 36).
You need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable.
Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.
Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. 
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no 
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to 
redisplay it. If the printer sees the camera  as a mass storage device, turn the camera off 
and then back on.
2 Choose a printing option, then press OK.
Current Picture— Press   to choose a picture.
Tagged Pictures— If your printer is capable, prin t pictures that you marked for 
printing.
Index Print— Print thumbnails of all pictures.  (This option requires one or more 
sheets of paper.)
All Pictures— Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card.
Image Storage— Access Auto or Internal Memory.
NOTE:  During direct printing, pictures  are not permanently transferred or saved to the printer. To transfer 
pictures to your computer, see  page 37.
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Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.
Ordering prints online
KODAK Gallery ( www.kodakgallery.com ) makes it easy to:
■Upload your pictures.
■Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
■Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
■Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card
■Automatically print tagged pi ctures 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 profe ssional printing.
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Transferring, printing pictures
Marking your pictures for print
You can mark your pictures 
so they are easy to print:
1 Press the Review  button. Press   to find a picture. 
2 Press the Menu   button.
3 Press   to choose Print, then press OK.
4 Press   to choose the number of copies. 
5 Press OK.
■Press the Shutter button halfway do wn to return to Capture mode.
To use the built-in Help system,  see page 41.
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7Troubleshooting
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 
Scroll through a Help topic.
Press the Info
1
button.
2then highlight a menu choice.
Press the Menu  button, 
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Camera problems
StatusSolution
Camera does not 
turn on■Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (
see 
page 1 ). Charge the Li-Ion battery whenever necessary.
Camera does not turn 
off
Camera buttons and 
controls do not 
function
LCD is too dark.■Adjust the LCD Brightness setting ( see page 34).
In Review, a blue or 
black screen is 
displayed instead of 
a picture■Tr a n s f e r  all pictures to the computer ( see page 37).
■Take another picture.
Pictures remaining 
number does not 
decrease after taking a 
picture■Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each 
picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)
Flash does not fire■Check the flash setting, and change as needed ( see page 10).
NOTE:  The flash does not fire in all modes.
Memory card is almost 
or entirely full ■Transfer the pictures to the computer ( see page 37).
■Delete pictures from the card ( see page 22) or insert a new card.
Battery life is short■Make sure the correct battery type is installed ( see page 50).
■Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a 
battery in the camera.
■Insert a new/charged battery ( see page 1). Charge the Li-Ion 
battery whenever necessary.
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Computer/connectivity problems
Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems
You cannot take a 
picture■Turn the camera off, then on again.
■Depress the Shutter button all the way ( see page 6).
■Insert a new/charged battery ( see page 1). Charge the Li-Ion 
battery whenever necessary.
■Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer ( see page 37), 
delete pictures ( see page 22), or insert another card.
Memory card not 
recognized or camera 
freezes with card■Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera ( see 
page 36 ).
■Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.
Cannot find the 
desired picture/video■To view pictures on a card or in internal memory,  see page 21.
StatusSolution
Slide Show does not 
run on an external 
video device■Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see 
page 35).
■Make sure the external device  settings are correct. (See the 
device’s user guide.)
Computer does not 
communicate with 
the camera■Turn off the camera, then turn it back on.
■Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly ( see 
page 1 ).
■Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is 
connected to the camera and the computer ( see page 37). Then 
turn on the camera.
■See KODAK Software Help at  www.kodak.com/go/camerasw .
Status Solution
Cannot print to a 
PICTBRIDGE Printer■In the Setup menu, change the Computer Connection setting to 
Other Application (see page 36).
StatusSolution
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Troubleshooting
Picture quality problems
StatusSolution
Picture is not clear■To automatically set exposure an
d focus, press the Shutter button 
halfway . When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter 
button  completely down  to take the picture.
■Clean the lens (see page 48).
■Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are more than 
27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject ( see page 33).
■Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially 
in high-zoom settings or in low light).
■Use a larger picture size ( see page 31).
■If you’re manually adjusting the IS O speed, realize that high ISO 
setting may cause grainy pictures ( see page 32).
Picture is too dark■Reposition the camera for more available light.
■Use Fill flash ( see page 10) or change your position so light is not 
behind the subject.
■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the 
effective flash range. (See  Specifications, page 46.)
■To automatically set exposure an d focus, press the Shutter button 
halfway . When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter 
button  completely down  to take the picture.
■In Program mode, adjust th e Exposure Compensation ( see page 32).
Picture is too light■Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light.
■Turn the flash off ( see page 10).
■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the 
effective flash range. (See  Specifications, page 46.)
■To automatically set exposure an d focus, press the Shutter button 
halfway . When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter 
button  completely down  to take the picture.
■In Program mode, adjust th e Exposure Compensation ( see page 32).
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