Kodak M531 Users Guide

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Getting help on the Web
Camera
Software
Other
Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting 
information, arrange for repairs, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/m531support
See step-by-step solutions & repair information
www.kodak.com/go/stepbystep
Purchase camera accessorieswww.kodak.com/go/m531accessories
Download the latest camera firmware and softwarewww.kodak.com/go/m531downloads 
See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto
Register your camerawww.kodak.com/go/register
Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak 
(Chat not available in all languages)www.kodak.com/go/contact
Download and get Help with KODAK Software
www.kodak.com/go/camerasw
Get support for cameras, software, accessories, morewww.kodak.com/go/support
Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/inkjet 
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Specifications
CCD—1/2.3-type
Effective pixels—14 MP (4314 x 3242) 
LCD— 2.7 in. (6.9 cm) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio
Image storage— Optional SD/SDHC Card   (The SD  logo is a trademark of the 
SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB
Internal storage capacity— 32 MB internal memory (19 MB available for image 
storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)
Taking lens— 3X optical zoom; f/3.1–f/5.6;  35 mm equivalent: 36–108 mm
Lens protection— Built-in
Digital zoom— 5X continuous
Focus system— TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-Zone, Center-Zone, 
Face Priority. Working range:
0.5 m (1.6 ft)–infinity @ wide, normal
1.0 m (3.3 ft)–infinity @ telephoto, normal
5–80 cm (2–31.5 in.) @ wide, Macro mode
0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft) @ telephoto, Macro mode
Auto focus control— Continuous and Single AF
Fa c e  d e t e c t i o n — Ye s
Face recognition— Ye s
Shutter speed— 1/8–1/1400 seconds
Long time exposure— 0.5–8 seconds
ISO speed— Up to 1000 at full resolution
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Program mode: Auto 64–320; manual 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
E xposure metering— TTL-AE; Face Priority, Multi-Zone, Center-Zone
Exposure compensation— +/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step
White Balance— Auto, Daylight, Tungsten,  Fluorescent, Open Shade
Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 7; working range 
@ ISO 320 with red-eye reduction off: 0.3–3.5 m (1–11.5 ft) @ wide; 0.5–2.0 m 
(1.6–6.6 ft) @ telephoto 
Self-timer mode— 2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2
 picture timer
Burst mode— Maximu
m 3 pictures @ 1.5 fps
Capture modes— Smart Capture, Program, Scene modes, Video
Image file format— Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF
Video: .AVI (CODEC Motion JPEG; audio:  -Law)
Picture size— 14 MP (4:3): 4288 x 3216 pixels 
12 MP (3:2): 4288 x 2848 pixels 
10 MP (16:9): 4288 x 2416 pixels 
6 MP (4:3): 2880 x 2160 pixels 
3 MP (4:3): 2048 x 2160 pixels 
2 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels 
1 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels 
Color modes— V i v i d  C o l o r,  F u l l  C o l o r,  B a s i c  C o l o r,  B l a c k  &  W h i t e ,  S e p i a
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—Ye s
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Speaker—Ye s
PICTBRIDGE support—
Ye s
Power— KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeab le Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006; 5V 
AC-to-USB battery charging
Tripod mount— 1/4 inch
Size— 93.7 x 56.7 x 22.7 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in.) @ power off
Weight— 130 g (4.6 oz) including card and battery
Operating temperature— 0–40
°C (32–104°F)
Care and maintenance
■If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. 
Allow all components to ai r-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.
■Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove  dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, 
lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. 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 yo ur country. Contact a dealer of KODAK 
Products for more information.
■For digital camera disposal or recycling info rmation, contact your local authorities. 
In the US, go to the Electron ics Industry Alliance site at www.eiae.org or Kodak at 
www.kodak.com/go/m531support .
Upgrading your software and firmware
Download the latest versions of KODAK  Software and the camera firmware (the 
software that runs on the camera). Go to  www.kodak.com/go/m531downloads.
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Storage capacities
The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) 
remaining. For average SD  Card capacities, go to www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities . 
Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other 
factors. You may be able to store  more or fewer pictures and videos. 
Important safety instructions
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble this product; th ere are no user-serviceable parts 
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters 
and Battery Chargers are intended  for indoor use only. The use of 
controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein 
may result in exposure to shock and/or  electrical or mechanical hazards. If 
the LCD breaks, do not touch the gla ss or liquid. Contact Kodak customer 
support.
■The use of an accessory that is not reco mmended by Kodak may cause fire, electric 
shock, or injury. For appr oved accessories, go to www.kodak/go/accessories .
■Use only a USB-certified computer equipp ed with a current-limiting motherboard. 
Contact your computer manufac turer if you have questions.
■If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.
■When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot.
■Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
■Use only batteries approved for this  product to avoid risk of explosion.
■Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
■Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery 
may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
■Do not disassemble, install backward, or ex pose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, 
or extreme temperature.
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■Remove the battery when the product is stor
ed for an extended period of time. In 
the unlikely event that battery fluid le aks inside the product, contact Kodak 
customer support.
■In the unlikely event that ba ttery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with 
water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related 
information, contact your local Kodak customer support.
■Go to  www.kodak.com/go/reach  for information about the  presence of substances 
included on the candidate list according  to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 
1907/2006 (REACH). 
■Dispose of batteries acco rding to local and national regulations. Go to 
www.kodak.com/go/kes.
■Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
For more information on batteries, go to  www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.
Battery replacement, battery life
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006 (710 mAh): 200 
pictures per charge. Battery life per CIPA  testing method. (Approx. number of pictures 
in Smart Capture mode, using an SD Card.) Actual life may vary based on usage.
Extending battery life
■Use power-saving features, such as LCD Brightness ( see page 34).
■Charge the battery whenever necessary.
■Dirt on the battery contacts can affect batt ery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, 
dry cloth before loading th e battery in the camera.
■Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using 
your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep  them warm. Do not 
discard cold batteries that do not work;  when they return to room temperature, 
they may be usable. 
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Limited warranty
Kodak warrants its digital cameras and access ories (excluding batteries) to be free 
from malfunctions and defects in both ma terials and workmanship for the warranty 
period specified on your KODAK Product pa ckaging. Retain the original dated sales 
receipt. Proof of purchase date is requi red with any request for warranty repair. 
Limited warranty coverage
Warranty service is only available from wi thin the country where the Products were 
originally purchased. You may  be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the 
authorized service facility for the country  where the Products were purchased. Kodak 
will repair or replace Products if they fa il to function properly during the warranty 
period, subject to any conditions and/or lim itations stated herein. Warranty service 
will include all labor as well as any necess ary adjustments and/or replacement parts. 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. Repair, replacement, or refund of the 
purchase price are the sole remedies unde r the warranty. If replacement parts are 
used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain 
remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be 
replaced with a remanufactured Produc t. Remanufactured Products, parts and 
materials are warranted for the remaining warran ty term of the original Product, or 90 
days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.
Limitations
This warranty does not cover circumstance s beyond Kodak's control. This warranty 
does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, 
modification, unauthorized service, misuse,  abuse, use with incompatible accessories 
or attachments (such as thir d party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's 
operation, maintenance or repacking instru ctions, failure to use items supplied by 
Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or  claims made after the duration of this 
warranty. Kodak makes no other express or im plied warranty for this product. In the 
event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the 
duration of the implied warranty will be the length of the express warranty period 
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specified on your Kodak product packaging. The option of repair, replacement, or 
refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, 
consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this 
product regardless of the cause.
 Liability for any special, consequential or incidental 
damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss 
of the use of the equipment, cost of substi tute equipment, facilities or services, or 
claims of your customers for  such damages resulting from th e purchase, use, or failure 
of the Product), regardless of  cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is 
expressly disclaimed. The limitations and excl usions of liability set forth herein apply 
to both Kodak and its suppliers.
Yo u r  r i g h t s
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, so th e above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow li mitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply  to you. This warranty gives you specific 
rights, and you may have other  rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.
Outside the United States and Canada 
In countries other than the  United States and Canada, th e terms and conditions of 
this warranty may be different. Unless a spec ific 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.
Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed or used in accordan ce with the instructions, may cause harmful 
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interference to radio comm unications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television  reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off an d on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the 
receiving antenna; 2) increase the se paration between the equipment and the 
receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circ uit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the party responsible for comp liance could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment. Where shielded interf ace cables have been provided with the 
product or specified additional components  or accessories elsewhere defined to be 
used with the installation of the product,  they must be used in order to ensure 
compliance with FCC regulation. The KO DAK High Performance USB AC Adapter 
K20-AM complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not caus e harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interferen ce received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/Battery disposal
Canadian DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance— This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Classe B— Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est 
conforme à la norm e NMB-003 du Canada.
In Europe: For human/environmental prot ection, it is your responsibility to 
dispose of this equipment and batteries  at a collection facility established for 
this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact 
your retailer, collection facility, or ap propriate local authorities; or go to 
www.kodak.com/go/recycle . Product weight: 130 g (4.6 oz) including card and 
battery
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CE
Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that
 this KODAK Product is in compliance 
with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Australian C-Tick
VCCI Class B ITE
Russian GOST-R
China RoHS
N137
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650
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