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Toshiba PDR-M71 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 130 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Troubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor Page 128 and the color of the viewfinder LED Page 118 Then check the following items Remedy Replace with new batteries Plug the adapter back in Replace with new batteries Put the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth Replace with new batteries Load a SmartMedia Load the SmartMedia correctly Load a new SmartMedia Erase photographed images or change the size and quality to increase space on the SmartMedia Remove the write protection or replace with a new SmartMedia Format the SmartMedia Load a new SmartMedia Turn the power on again Causes The batteries are exhausted The AC adapter plug has come out of the power outlet The batteries are exhausted You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions The terminals are dirty The battery has reached its effective life No SmartMedia is loaded The SmartMedia is loaded incorrectly Not enough space on the SmartMedia The SmartMed
2. 6 I Safety Precautions 8 Indication definitions 8 Graphic symbol definitions 8 Exemption Clauses 8 I Using Your Camera Correctly 14 Notes On Handling Your Camera 14 Notes On Batteries 16 Notes On Handling Batteries 17 Notes On Handling the AC Adapter 18 Getting Ready I Accessories 19 I Names of Parts 20 I Attaching the Shoulder Strap 24 I Installing the Batteries 25 Loading the Batteries 25 Removing the Batteries 26 Battery Wear 27 I Using the Power Outlet 28 I About SmartMedia
3. 80 I Playing Back Movies 81 I Displaying a List of Images Thumbnail Display 83 I Enlarging Photographed Images Zoom Playback 84 I Auto Playback Slideshow 85 I Playback of Multi Image Pictures 86 Erasing Images I Erasing Images Erase Frame 87 I Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder All Folders 89 I Formatting the SmartMedia 91 Handy Functions I About Folders 92 How to select the folder 92 I Reducing the Image Size Resize 94 I Compressing Images Quality 96 I Copying Images 98 I Print Information 102 I Protecting Images 106 Protecting an Image 106 Removing the Protection 108 Other Applications I Basic Settings mode
4. 30 Notes on SmartMedia 30 Loading SmartMedia 31 Removing SmartMedia 33 Write Protection 34 I LCD Monitor Display during photography 35 In mode 35 In mode 36 In mode 37 I Turning the Power On Off 38 Turning the Power On 38 Turning the Power Off 38 Taking Photographs I How to Hold Your Camera 39 I How to Press the Shutter Button 40 I Photography Auto Photography 41 Using the Viewfinder 41 Using the LCD Monitor 42 I Setting the Image Size and Quality 44 I Taking Photographs in Mode Auto Select mode 46 I Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes
5. 109 AUTO POWER OFF 110 SOUND 111 TIME amp DATE 111 OSD LANGUAGE 112 VIDEO OUT 112 QUALITY 112 SYSTEM INFO 114 I Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness 115 I Button and LCD Monitor Display In Playback Mode 116 I Button and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode 117 I Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED 118 I Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 119 I Transferring Images to a PC 121 I Separately Sold Accessories 122 I Connecting to Other Devices 123 Additional Information I Specifications 124 I Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor 128 I Troubleshooting
6. Focus area when shutter button is pressed down halfway Macro photography Remaining battery power Slow shutter speed warning Exposure compensation Photography mode Zoom state Flash state Size Quality Self timer photography 37 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions LCD Monitor Display during photography continued In mode Memo The size of the data to be recorded varies according to the amount of detail in the subject image So the number of images that can be photographed after an image is recorded sometimes doesn t decrease The display is momentarily interrupted after recording an image or the mode is switched This does not affect photography Possible photographic time seconds at currently preset size and quality Mode dial setting Macro photography Remaining battery power Zoom state Size Quality Self timer photography Date year month day Time 38 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Turning the Power On Make sure that the SmartMedia is correctly loaded Page 31 Press the POWER button to turn the power on When the camera is turned on set the mode dial to the desired mode Before photography make sure that the lens cap has bee
7. SMALL 640 x 480 pixel still image The larger size improves the quality of the image Higher quality images however take up more space reducing the number of images that can be taken or the possible photographic time Take the photograph For details on how to take photographs Photograph Memo To make the image smaller it is more effective to reduce the size first and then reduce image quality After you have taken a photograph you can reduce its size Page 94 and quality Page 96 The memory size of the image varies according to the subject The compression ratio is given for reference only In the movie mode the quality and size setting changes in the following order regardless of the image quality setting FULL FULL HALF FULL HALF HALF 46 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This mode enables automatic photography according to the photographic conditions Photographs can be taken easily in this mode as the camera automatically makes the setting suitable to the conditions The Auto Select mode has the following options Choose the option to suit the image you want to photograph For a detailed description of each option refer to page 47 through page 51 Taking Photographs in Mode Auto Select mode In the Auto Select mode there are some settings that ca
8. Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF P 117 Turning the Beep OFF P 111 Switching the Folder P 92 Setting the Color of Images Color Black and White Sepia P 77 Changing the Power OFF Time P 110 Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language P 112 Protecting Images P 106 Changing the size of Images P 94 Compressing Images P 96 Copying Images to another SmartMedia P 98 Print Information P 102 Displaying Detailed Information of Images P 116 Switching LCD Monitor Display P 117 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV P 119 The PDR M81 also has lots of other features Playing Back Movies P 81 Enlarging Photographed Images P 84 Auto Playback P 85 Simple Movie Playback P 86 Displaying a List of Images P 83 Displaying Detailed Information of Images P 116 Erasing All Images in a Folder P 89 Erasing All Image Folders P 89 Formatting SmartMedia P 91 6 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preface I Attention 1 I Before Reading This Manual 3 I The Function Map 4 I Contents
9. Automatic standard setting default STRONG Strong contrast SOFT Soft contrast DIGITAL ZOOM Enlarges the center of the screen and takes photographs with apparent effect that the focal distance is set to twice the distance Zoom Photography Page 52 ON Enables digital zoom photography default OFF Disables digital zoom photography LCD Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image to be recorded 5 to 5 To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 115 80 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Playing Back Photographed Images Single Frame Playback Play back photographed still images one image at a time Set the mode dial to The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 115 Changing the LCD monitor display Page 116 Press or to move forward and reverse to advance to next frame to go back one frame Holding down or moves forward or reverse continuously Press ENTER nine images are displayed simultaneously Thumbnail Display Page 83 Memo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback For details of folder Page 92 Pressing at the last image displays the first image and pressing
10. FORMAT ERROR CARD PROTECTED Status display Flashing Display 0 129 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor continued Display Meaning There are no free folders on the SmartMedia to copy image data to There is a parameter that is not supported in the DPOF setting file The SmartMedia cover must be closed The maximum number of images 999 frames that can be set is exceeded when setting DPOF setting files No images are recorded to the SmartMedia There is a parameter that is not supported in the DPOF setting file This is a confirmation for checking whether or not to remove DPOF write protection when clearing DPOF settings The zoom lens cannot be correctly set up Is the lens cap still attached to the lens Check the lens cap and turn the power ON again You tried to play back an image not supported on this camera A camera problem has occurred Contact a Support Center Poor lighting conditions Image will be vulnerable to vibrations LCD monitor FOLDER ERROR RECREATE DPOF FILE CLOSE THE CARD LID FRAME NUMBER FULL NO IMAGE AVAILABLE DPOF ERROR DPOF PROTECT OFF LENS COVER ERROR Status display
11. 55 82 19 82 124 39 165 248 26 110 166 39 166 249 79 332 498 53 221 332 79 332 499 159 665 998 106 444 666 159 666 999 319 1332 1998 1 10 1 7 1 14 1 10 1 19 1 14 FINE NORMAL BASIC FULL HALF FULL HALF FULL HALF 16KB 6KB 11KB 4 5KB 8KB 3KB Quality Mode Image Size 30 90 45 120 60 180 125 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Specifications continued Pickup elements Sensitivity Lens Focal length Viewfinder Auto focus Exposure Control Aperture Shutter speed White balance Focal range Standard Macro Self Timer Modes Effective range 1 1 8 CCD sensor total number of pixels approx 3 37 million effective pixel approx 3 0 million Equivalent to ISO 100 200 400 2 8X optical zoom lens F2 9 F4 8 f 7 25 mm 20 3 mm equivalent to 35 mm 98 mm on a 35 mm camera Real image type zoom finder TTL system AF focus adjusting range approximately 0 10 m 0 33 ft to infinity WIDE side setting Detection system Contrast detection system frame rate during detection 30 Hz Spot metering multi metering Program AE aperture priority AE shutter priority AE 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 0 5 EV increments F2 9 to F8 automatic selection manual selection possible 1 2 to 1 1 000 sec electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
12. Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The text numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF For details on the playback mode see page 116 In mode LCD Monitor Display during photography Possible number of shots at currently preset size and quality Mode dial setting Focus area when shutter button is pressed down halfway Macro photography Remaining battery power Slow shutter speed warning AE automatic exposure setting When AE is set green When AE is not set red Photography mode Zoom state Flash state Size Quality Self timer photography Date year month day Time 36 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions In mode Histogram A histogram is a graphic representation of the tones of the subject The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness increasing brightness from left to right and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels at each brightness level LCD Monitor Display during photography continued Manual photograpy Shutter speed Aperture Histogram Possible number of shots at currently preset size and quality
13. Maximum 15 sec for extended exposure photography Auto selected Manual setting possible 5 modes Approx 80 cm 31 to infinity Approx 10 cm 4 to infinity WIDE side setting Approx 25 cm 10 to infinity TELE side setting 2 seconds 10 seconds selectable Auto Red eye reduction forced flash Forced Flash Suppressed Flash Approx 0 8 m 2 6 ft 3 0 m 9 8 ft WIDE side setting ISO setting 2X Metering system Control system Exposure compensation Built in flash 126 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Date Time Automatic calendar function LCD monitor 1 I O terminal Power supply Operating conditions Camera dimensions Weight Specifications continued Simultaneously recorded to image data Exif file format Automatically adjusted until the year 2030 1 5 low temperature polysilicon TFT 117 600 pixels DC 5 V Selectable Audio Video cable or USB cable connections 4 x AA Alkaline Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium battery or AC adapter PDR ACM1A sold separately 5 C 41 F to 40 C 104 F during operation 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F during storage 30 to 80 during operation no condensation 107 mm 4 2 W x 71 mm 2 8 H x 47 mm 1 8 D excluding protrusions Approx 240 g 8 5 oz excluding accessories battery and SmartMedia 1 T
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15. Sets one image at a time ALL Sets all images at once Set the number of prints and date 1 Press or to select the image and press or to set the number of copies Up to 99 copies can be set for a single image When the Zoom switch is pressed toward T during image selection the image is displayed to fit the entire screen To redisplay the original image move the Zoom switch towards the W Zoom switch Page 21 2 When you have finished this setting press ENTER The DATE screen is displayed The date of the image can be printed in the lower right corner of the picture 3 Press or to select YES or NO and press ENTER If you want to print the date select YES and press ENTER If you do not want to print the date select NO and press ENTER The message CREATE DPOF FILE is displayed Memo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback About Folders Page 92 The date printed in the picture will depend on the date set into the camera For the correct date to be printed onto the picture please check the date set into your camera before the image is photographed To correctly set the time and date Page111 104 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Press or to select EXECUTE and press ENTER The DPOF information file is creat
16. 130 I Glossary 133 The name in parentheses is the function name on the PDR M71 Contents continued 8 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions Indication definitions Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR M71 These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will prevent harm and damage to the operator and other persons Make sure that you fully understand the following details indications before proceeding to the main descriptions in this manual 1 Bodily injury means injuries burns and shock which does not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment 2 Property damage means extended harm to home household effects domesticated animals and pets Graphic symbol definitions Indication Meaning This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury 1 or property damage 2 Exemption Clauses Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from eart
17. Camera case 1 Lens cap 1 AV cable 1 USB cable 1 20 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of Parts Shutter button Lens Flash POWER button Viewfinder Built in microphone Speaker Self timer button Self timer lamp Flash button Image Quality button Status display P 23 Mode dial For enlarged view P 22 PC AV terminal DC IN 5V terminal 21 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of Parts continued Function button Viewfinder Viewfinder LED LCD monitor MENU button Folder button Tripod mount Shoulder strap Lens cover attachment SmartMedia cover button Erase button FOCUS button Battery cover Tele Wide key Adjusts the zoom ENTER button Press the center of the button Use this button to fix a selection Press the side of the ENTER button with the proper to select options or change directions Use these buttons to select an item or an image 22 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of Parts continued Mode dial SET UP mode P 109 Sets basic camera settings AUTO POWER OFF SOUN
18. Exposure Compensation Exposure Setting Value This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image Use this setting when the optimum brightness exposure cannot be obtained for example when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the screen Set the mode dial to Press or to adjust the exposure The setting range is as follows A larger value lightens the exposure and a smaller value darkens the exposure The value that you set is displayed on the LCD monitor Press to increase brighten exposure and to decrease darken exposure to side to side 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 default 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large exposure value is set in dark photographic conditions In this case press the shutter button and check the brightness in the preview image photographed still image PREVIEW Page 77 70 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Exposure Compensation continued Effective Subjects and Set Values G Positive Compensation Copying of printed text black characters on white paper Backlit port
19. Get ready to take the photograph Loading the batteries Page 25 and the SmartMedia Page 31 into the camera Press the POWER button to turn the power on Turning the Power On Page 38 Set the mode dial to Remove the lens cap beforehand If not an error message will be displayed 129 Turn the LCD monitor OFF Page 117 To reduce the amount of battery wear we recommend turning the LCD monitor display OFF and using the viewfinder to take photographs 42 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography Auto Photography continued Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture If you use the viewfinder to take photographs the photography range may differ from the actual image In this case use the LCD monitor for photography Press the shutter button down halfway 1 and press it down fully 2 Pressing the shutter button down halfway adjusts the exposure and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot If you shoot a still picture when preview is set to ON Page 77 the recorded image is displayed on screen for about two seconds The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia Using the LCD Monitor Get ready to take the photograph Loading the batteries Page 25 and the SmartMedia Page 31 into th
20. Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Connecting to Other Devices SmartMedia Floppy disk adapter PC card adapter PC Printer Software application CD ROM provided USB cable provided PC AV AV cable provided DC IN 5V AC adapter sold separately Plug socket TV monitor PDR M71 124 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Specifications Camera Body SmartMedia 3 3V 2 4 8 16 32 64 128MB compatible JPEG compliant Exif Ver 2 1 compliant DCF Ver 1 0 compliant Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC Frame Size Photography Time secs max Recording medium Compression system Image file format lt Still Image Mode Number of frames FULL size 2048 x 1536 pixels HALF size 1024 x768 pixels SMALL size 640 x 480 pixels lt Movie Image Mode gt Standard movie photography time FULL size 320 x 240 pixels HALF size 160 x 120 pixels Conversion rules File Size max 8MB 16MB 32MB 1 5 1 7 5 1 15 Image Size FULL HALF SMALL Compression Ratio 64MB Compression Ratio 128MB FULL HALF SMALL FULL HALF SMALL approx 1 2MB approx 300KB approx 200KB approx 800KB approx 200KB approx 100KB approx 400KB approx 100KB approx 60KB 6 27 41 9 41 62 19 82 124 13
21. When using rechargeable batteries follow the instructions for the batteries and the charger for safe handling This camera can not charge the rechargeable batteries Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera Do not remove the batteries immediately after a prolonged use of the camera as they may have become heated Neglecting the above may cause battery leakage and corrosion resulting in burns or injury If your fingers or clothes come into contact with the battery acid wash them immediately If your eyes come in contact with battery acid wash them and immediately consult your doctor WARNING 18 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Your Camera Correctly continued Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter PDR ACM1A for the US Canada PDR ACM1E for Europe PDR ACM1U for the UK sold separately Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction When you use the AC adapter carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwards and the notes described below Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to contact any other metal object as this might cause a short circuit To connect the AC adapter firmly insert the plug on the end of the cable into the DC IN 5V terminal Do not insert the plug into other terminals T
22. a single movie can be recorded is reached Maximum photography time Page 124 Memo Flash photography is not possible The image size displayed on the LCD monitor becomes FULL 320 x 240 or HALF 160 x 120 The movie made in FULL size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor and that made in HALF size is displayed in the center of the screen When making a movie there s a risk of lens motor noises being recorded on the sound track When making a movie only digital zoom photography is available Making Movies 76 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions RECORDING MENU This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the or photography modes Set the mode dial to or Press the MENU button The RECORDING MENU is displayed Use or to select the desired item 1 and press The options 2 are displayed Note The image appearing through the lens will be displayed for LCD PREVIEW Page 77 COLOR Page 77 ISO Page 78 SHARPNESS Page 79 CONTRAST Page 79 DIGITAL ZOOM Page 79 LCD Page 79 Use or to select the desired setting from the tab menu 2 and press ENTER This saves the settings and returns the display to the RECORDING MENU 2 Options 1 Item The above menu is the
23. at the first image displays the last image Images can be rotated by pressing or during playback Pressing rotates an image counterclockwise and pressing rotates it clockwise 81 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Playing Back Movies Play back movies that you have recorded Audio can also be played back Set the mode dial to The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 115 Changing the LCD monitor display Page 116 Press or to select the movie to play back Press Playback of the selected movie begins The user can control playback as shown on the table of the next page by pressing various buttons during playback a pause or stopping 82 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions During playback During pause 2x speed playback 2x speed playback is performed for the duration that is held down Canceling pause After pause is cancelled playback resumes at the last state that was active before the pause Pause Playback is paused Stop The display returns to thumbnail playback Reverse playback 2x speed playback The press of starts a reverse playback Playback becomes 2x speed reverse playback for t
24. in the same manner 93 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About Folders continued Memo When taking photographs it is not possible to select a folder for recording images Pressing the folder button will create a new folder The subsequently photographed images are recorded in that new folder When a new folder is created the frame No is assigned from 0001 To play back images photographed by another camera Proper playback may not be possible for some image size Images cannot be played back unless the file name and folder name are set correctly It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback For details of folder Page 92 94 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Reducing the Image Size Resize Changes FULL size 2048 x 1536 pixels images to HALF size 1024 x 768 pixels and further to SMALL size 640 x 480 pixels and overwrites an old FULL size image with the new size image This is called resizing in this manual Resizing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia so that you can continue taking photographs The following images cannot be resized S
25. not be able to focus at all for subjects and situations such as the following If the image cannot be focused the focus is automatically fixed to infinity When the flash is necessary at this time it is simultaneously fixed to illuminate objects 1 5 meters five feet away During macro photography the flash is aligned with the wide position POWER Press down halfway Press down fully 1 2 When the subject is distant and dark When there are objects in front of or behind the subject such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree Subjects with little reflection such as hair or fur Subjects with no solidity such as smoke or flames Subjects viewed through glass Subjects moving at high speed Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body Extremely low contrast subjects Subjects that have low contrast and merge into the background such as white walls or subjects dressed in the same color as the background 41 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography Auto Photography This is the most commonly used photography mode In this mode exposure combination of shutter speed and aperture is automatically controlled to facilitate photography There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode using the viewfinder and using the LCD monitor Using the Viewfinder
26. of Portraits at Night P 47 P 50 Taking Continuous Shots of Moving Objects P 47 P 51 Zoom Photography P 52 Focus Photography P 54 Photography Using the Self timer P 55 Photography Using the Flash P 56 Making Movies P 75 Setting Image Size and Quality P 44 Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Aperture P 58 P 63 Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Shutter Speed P 58 P 65 Extended Exposure Photography P 58 P 68 Compensating Exposure P 58 P 69 Automatic Exposure Bracketing AEB Photography P 58 P 71 Taking Photos Continuously P 58 P 72 Setting White Balance P 58 P 60 5 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The Function Map continued Loading images on a personal computer Loading Images on a Personal Computer P 121 separate Software Manual STEP1 Let s play back some images P 80 STEP2 Selecting the various ways to play back images STEP1 Erasing Images P 87 STEP2 Other ways to erase images Playing back your photographed images Erasing images Setting the basic camera settings You can also do this Setting the Date and Time P 111 Formatting SmartMedia P 91 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness P 115 Switching LCD Monitor Display P 117
27. press it down fully Page 40 The self timer LED lights red and then flashes The photograph is then taken after the preset time 2 or 10 seconds When photographs are taken using the LCD monitor the count down is displayed To cancel photography midway press Memo Burst photography is not possible In movie mode press the shutter button down fully to stop recording If this operation is not performed photography is automatically stopped when the SmartMedia runs out of free space or when the size of a single picture has reached the maximum recordable size Self timer Photography No display setting OFF 10s 10 seconds 2s 2 seconds 56 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography Using the Flash In the default setting the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places No special setting is needed to set off the flash The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be used The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 0 8 m 2 62 ft to 3 0 m 9 84 ft WIDE side setting ISO setting 2X Set the mode dial to or In the mode flash photography can be set when is selected Press the flash button to set to the desired mode while viewing the LCD monitor or the status display When you press the flash button the a
28. 00 1 350 1 250 1 180 1 125 1 90 1 60 1 45 1 30 1 20 1 15 1 10 1 8 1 6 1 4 1 3 1 2 0 7 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 8 10 15 The shutter speed and the aperture value corresponding to the shutter speed are displayed on the LCD monitor If the appropriate combination cannot be set even if the aperture is adjusted to its limit the aperture value is displayed in red Photography however is possible in this state Press to increase shutter speed Press to decrease shutter speed Exposure compensation Page 69 using or and manual setting Page 58 or film speed setting Page 78 using ENTER are also possible Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The camera takes the picture Memo When the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0 7 second or slower photographs are taken as extended exposures Page 68 In AEB photography Page 71 or burst photography the shutter speed cannot be set to 0 7 second or longer If a mode other than suppressed flash mode is set in flash photography the shutter speed is limited to between 1 2 second and 1 250 second If the shutter speed is set to 1 350 second or less the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1 250 second if the flash setting is changed to the forced flash mode or red eye forced flash mode If the forced flash or red eye forced flash
29. C When you use SmartMedia do not change or erase folders or file names image data on the SmartMedia Doing so might prevent the SmartMedia from being used on the camera Format the SmartMedia only on your camera To edit image data copy the image data to hard disk on the PC and edit the copied image data 122 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Separately Sold Accessories The following items are also available as separately sold items Relationship between your camera and accessories Connecting to Other Devices page 123 For details on these accessories refer to the Instruction Manual for the accessory you are using information current as of March 2000 G SmartMedia 3 3 V 16MB SM M1600D 32MB SM M3200D 64MB SM M6400D 128M SM M1280D G Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath This adapter allows SmartMedia to be used as 3 5 floppy disk This adapter is inserted into the floppy disk drive on your PC allowing images recorded on the SmartMedia to be transferred to the PC G AC Adapter For the US Canada PDR ACM1A For Europe PDR ACM1E For the UK PDR ACM1U For details refer to the specifications of AC adapter Page 127 PDR ACM1E for European Continent PDR ACM1U for the UK PDR ACM1A for the US and Canada 123 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back
30. D TIME amp DATE OSD LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT QUALITY SYSTEM INFO Movie mode P 75 Takes short Movies for playback on camera or computer PC mode P 121 Transfers images to a PC For details refer to the Software Manual Playback mode P 80 In this mode you can select image playback copy size change compression protect mode and writing of development printing information Auto Photography mode P 41 46 This mode enables automatic photography in accordance with the photographic conditions In this mode the exposure combination of shutter speed and aperture is automatically controlled to facilitate photography Manual Photography mode P 58 Manually sets white balance exposure aperture value shutter speed and AE auto exposure position 23 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of Parts continued Status display This display indicates the camera s status You can verify the camera s status even if the LCD monitor is not on The text numbers and icons that are displayed in the status display vary according to the setting Remaining battery power Image quality P 44 FINE NORMAL BASIC SmartMedia loaded symbol Flash photography P 56 Self timer photography P 55 Example of counter display The display varies accor
31. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire or electric shock Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impact This might cause fire electric shock or malfunctions Before you carry out maintenance on the camera remove the battery and AC adapter Leaving these attached might cause electric shock Remove the batteries and AC adapter if you plan not to use the camera for a long time This might cause fire Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury or damage the surrounding areas CAUTION CAUTION continued 13 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions continued Do not charge the supplied batteries Doing so might cause them to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire or major injury Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera Doing so might cause them to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire major injury or damaging the camera Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries Doing so might cause them to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire or major injury or damaging the camera Do not walk around with the camera swinging from the shoulder strap If you
32. Function O O O O O PRG O possible X not possible The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of an object This mode enables carefree photographing similarly to selecting in mode It is possible to change the white balance and the metering system in program mode Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings page 58 Press or to select EXP Press to display option menu press or to select PRG and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting Press ENTER The camera is ready to take photographs Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The camera takes the picture Memo Difference between PRG and PRG and are the same as to combinations of the automatically determined shutter speeds and aperture values However their operation capability is different as shown in the right table 63 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography in the Aperture priority Mode In this mode photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture The camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the aperture A small aperture value produces a portrait photo with an out of focus background The smaller the aperture val
33. Functions Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV continued Take photographs or play them back Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor How to take photographs Page 41 How to play back images Page 80 Memo The image before the photograph is taken is slightly less clear than playback images This is because television displays images at a lower resolution The display unit varies according to the output system With the NTSC system images can be displayed simultaneously on the LCD monitor and TV during photography and playback With the PAL system images cannot be displayed simultaneously When a cable is connected only TV display is available With the PAL system images are played back with a black frame surrounded 121 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Transferring Images to a PC You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD ROM and USB cable Images recorded on SmartMedia can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter sold separately or floppy disk adapter sold separately Page 122 To transfer images to a PC software must be installed and special cables connected For details refer to the User s Guides for your PC and the Software Manual Using SmartMedia on a P
34. 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 and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna Move the equipment or the radio or TV For example if the equipment is to the right of the TV move it to the left of the TV Or move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV Plug the equipment into a different outlet Don t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment Ensure that all expansion slots on the back or side of the equipment are covered Also ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment If these suggestions don t help consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help Attention DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR M71 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 2 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions CAUTION If you modify the camera in any way without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation your camera may violate FCC regulations Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera TOSH
35. IBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC Imaging Systems Division 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Phone Number 800 288 1354 For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Attention continued 3 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR M71 Digital Still Camera To ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start using the camera Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual keep it handy at all times Trademark Information Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U S registered in the USA and other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System SmartMediaTM is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies Before Reading This Manual IMPORTANT Indicates items or details that you should observe to prevent loss of data malfunction and impaired performance Also indicates information relating to specifications a
36. MALL size images Images taken with another camera Images taken in the multi photography mode Protected images Page 106 Movies Images cannot be resized when the SmartMedia is write protected Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed Memo It is possible to reduce the size of an image It is not possible to increase the size of an image or to restore size after it has been decreased 95 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select RESIZE and press The RESIZE menu is displayed If there are no images that can be resized or if a movie folder is selected a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU Use or to select the image and press ENTER to set image size The current image size is displayed under the image Each press of ENTER changes the icons as follows HALF size SMALL size For details of image size Page 44 To cancel the selection press ENTER again If you want to resize two or more images repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images When the Zoom switch is pressed toward T during image selection the image is displayed to fit the entire screen To redisplay the original image move the Zoom switch tow
37. MODE D EMPLOI INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIGITAL STILL CAMERAPDR M71 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIGITAL STILL CAMERA To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR M71 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start using the camera Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual keep it handy at all times PDR M71 ENGLISH In the space provided below please record the model and Serial No of your camera Model No PDR M71 Serial No Please retain this information for future reference 1 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions For customers in the U S A FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications
38. Media must be formatted on the camera before use Set the mode dial to or When is selected the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor Hold down the erase button for two seconds The erase icon is displayed at the left of the screen Use or to select and press ENTER To cancel formatting select and press ENTER To reset the image number use or to select EXECUTE and press ENTER To cancel resetting of image numbers select CANCEL Memo SmartMedia must be formatted before using for the first time Also it is recommended to periodically reformat the SmartMedia card to remove any miscellaneous files and ensure maximum storage capacity 92 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About Folders When playing back the photographed images still images and movies you can select any image in any folder as you like by the folder button How to select the folder Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Press the folder button The FOLDER menu is displayed Use or to select desired folder and press ENTER The folder is selected When more than 6 folders exist move the cursor by or to the mark under of the list of folder numbers The next page appears Select a desired folder by moving the cursor
39. Mode 47 Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings 49 Portrait 49 Landscape 49 Sports 50 Night 50 16 frame multi 51 I Zoom Photography 52 I Changing the Focus 54 I Self timer Photography 55 I Photography Using the Flash 56 I Manual Settings 58 Exposure control EXP 60 White Balance W B 60 Metering system A E 61 Single continuous or AEB photography mode S C 61 I Photography in the Program Mode 62 I Photography in the Aperture priority Mode 63 I Photography in the Shutter Speed priority Mode 65 I Photography in the Ful
40. Press this button to clear all settings 1 Press or to select CLEAR ALL and press ENTER 2 To clear all settings select EXECUTE and press ENTER To cancel CLEAR ALL select CANCEL and press ENTER 3 To remove the write protection select YES and press ENTER 4 Select END and press ENTER 106 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erased IMPORTANT Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia regardless of whether they are protected or not To protect the entire SmartMedia see Write Protection Page 34 Protecting an Image Set the mode dial to The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed 107 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images continued Use or to select PROTECT and press The PROTECT menu is displayed Use or to select the desired image to protect and press ENTER This fixes the image to be protected and is displayed under the image To cancel the selection press ENTER again To write protect two or more images repeat this procedure for the necessary number of images When the Z
41. Quality Set the size number of pixels and quality compression ratio of the image to be photographed Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the remaining amount of space in the SmartMedia Set the mode dial to or Press the image quality button to select the preset quality and size while viewing the indication on the status display To set the quality and size Page 112 Pressing the image quality button switches the quality and size settings in the following order Default setting Setting 1 FULL Setting 2 HALF Setting 3 SMALL When the above settings are made they are displayed in the following order Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 45 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Setting the Image Size and Quality continued lt Quality gt FINE 1 5 JPEG compression NORMAL 1 7 5 JPEG compression still image BASIC 1 15 JPEG compression The more stars there are the better image quality becomes Higher quality images however take up more memory space reducing the number of images that can be taken or the possible photographic time lt Size gt FULL 2048 x 1536 pixel still image 320 x 240 pixel movie HALF 1024 x 768 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie
42. RECORDING MENU in the mode 77 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions PREVIEW This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds immediately after you have taken the shot This allows you to check the composition and brightness of the photographed image Note however that detailed areas are sometimes lacking detail as the resolution of preview images is low To check detailed areas and focus check it in the playback mode Page 80 To cancel preview press the shutter button halfway down again The three images that you took are displayed for about two seconds each in the AEB photography mode Page 71 OFF Do not display preview default ON Display preview COLOR Set the color of the image to be photographed STANDARD Standard color default VIVID Vivid color MONOCHROME Black and white SEPIA Sepia Changing the Preset Conditions RECORDING MENU continued To quit the RECORDING MENU press the MENU button The camera is now ready to take photographs 78 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions RECORDING MENU continued ISO Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which
43. alization G Exposure Compensation When the screen contains an extremely bright or dark object the camera automatically adjusts the brightness resulting in the subject being reproduced darker or lighter Exposure compensation adjusts for this G The system prints the image of a digital still camera with function in high quality using a compatible printer When taking a photograph the image data is added with print command which enable the printer to print in an optimum color Glossary continued MEMO MEMO Global Contacts Website www toshiba com taisisd www toshiba com hk www toshiba fr produits video index htm www toshiba de consumer www toshiba it www cp toshiba com sg www toshiba ch www toshiba co uk www toshiba com taisisd Country Region Canada China Hong Kong France Germany Italy Singapore Switzerland United Kingdom United States Company name Toshiba America Information Systems Inc Toshiba Hong Kong Ltd Toshiba Systems France Toshiba Europe Gmbh Toshiba Consumer Products Italia Toshiba Singapore Pte Toshiba Europe Gmbh Swiss Branch Toshiba UK Ltd Toshiba America Information Systems Inc Phone number 800 829 8318 2956 0222 01 47 28 28 50 02131 158 01 039 6099342 270 7776 01 946 07 77 01932 828828 800 829 8318 e mail dsc support tais toshiba com NA consommateur toshiba tsf com consumer toshiba teg com toshiba italia toshiba tuk com
44. amera power is automatically turned off but the lens will remain extended If this happens please turn on the power to resume operation 30 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia SmartMedia is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed Even if the camera s power is turned OFF the images saved on the SmartMedia will not be erased SmartMedia can be repeatedly erased and reused SmartMedia having the following storage capacity can be used on your camera 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB all 3 3 V types You can also connect the PC card adapter and floppy disk adapter Page 123 sold separately to transfer images to a PC Notes on SmartMedia Remove and insert SmartMedia with the camera s power turned off Recorded data may be erased destroyed in the situations listed below Note that Toshiba Corporation accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss destruction of recorded data in these situations When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the user or a third party When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise When the SmartMedia is removed or the camera is turned off while recording data erasing data frame advance when images are being played back or during formatting of the SmartMedia We recommend
45. an set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus Use or to select LCD and press The image and the LCD menu are displayed Use or to adjust the brightness Press to darken the LCD monitor or to lighten the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can be adjusted within the range 5 to 5 Default is 0 Press ENTER This returns the camera to the previous mode 116 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Button and LCD Monitor Display In Playback Mode This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images You can switch the display to show a list of detailed information size compression ratio shutter speed aperture etc or you can display histograms etc Set the mode dial to Press or to select the image Press the display info button Each press of the display info button switches the display format as follows Memo When playing back movie images switching is between standard and image only lt Standard gt lt Detailed information gt lt Histogram gt lt Image only gt Standard Detailed information Image only Histogram 117 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Button and LCD Monitor Display In Photography M
46. ards the W Zoom switch Page 21 Use or to select EXECUTE and press ENTER The screen indicating that the image is being resized appears To quit resizing select CANCEL and press ENTER When resizing ends the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU To quit the PLAYBACK MENU press the MENU button Memo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback About Folders Page 92 Reducing the Image Size Resize continued 96 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Compressing Images Quality Compresses images down to half of their size or more and overwrites an old size image with a newly compressed image Compressing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia so that you can continue taking photographs The following images cannot be compressed BASIC image quality images Images taken with another camera Protected images Page 106 Movies Images cannot be compressed either when the SmartMedia is write protected Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed Memo It is possible to compress an image and decrease quality It is not possible to uncompress an ima
47. ation Erasing Images Handy Functions Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The maximum number of photography that can be taken continuously is three If you release the shutter button before the camera captures three images the camera will stop taking pictures at that point After photography is finished the LCD monitor automatically turns ON Press or to verify the image You will be allowed to choose which image to save before it is recorded to the SmartMedia The number of photographs stored in the memory is displayed at the bottom right of the screen and the number in green is the image currently displayed The green indication also moves as you move the image to be displayed Use or to select the recording method The camera is set to erase all images immediately after photography 1 This setting is for saving and erasing the selected image Press or to select the image and press ENTER The red mark appears under the selected image To cancel selection of the image press ENTER again 2 This setting is for saving all images Press ENTER All images are selected and all images with turns into a red This item cannot be selected if there is not enough space on the SmartMedia 3 This setting is for erasing all images Press ENTER 1 to 3 can be combined regardless of their order to set saving and erasing of images Taking Phot
48. ayed simultaneously Use or to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size The cursor selected image is displayed with green frame Pressing the buttons continuously moves the cursor continuously Press ENTER The selected image is displayed at its regular size Memo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback in the thumbnail display mode About Folders Page 92 In the thumbnail display mode icon is displayed for the movie data 84 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Enlarging Photographed Images Zoom Playback Entire image Current position of enlargement Enlarges selected portions of images being played back at two levels Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back one image at a time Movies and images photographed in the multi mode Page 51 cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Use or to select the frame you want to enlarge You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail playback Page 83 Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch Zoom switch Page 21 Pressing the Zoom switch to the T will enlarge the image To return to normal magnification press the Zoom switch toward
49. ces subject to humidity dust and dirt Places subject to direct sunlight Places subject to high or low temperature Places filled with highly flammable gas Places near gasoline benzene or paint thinner Places subject to strong vibrations Places subject to smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as electric motors transformers or magnets Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods G Do not expose the camera to sand or dust The PDR M71 is particularly sensitive to sand and dust If the camera comes into contact with sand or dust not only will the camera become damaged it will also no longer be repairable Pay special attention when using the camera at the beach or where sand or dust is likely to be present G Notes On Condensation Due to a sudden change in temperature such as when you move the camera from a cold location to a warm one water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs switch the camera OFF and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia card If this happens remove the SmartMedia wipe off any condensation and wait a short time before using it again 15 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions G Carrying Out Maintena
50. copying and saving important data onto another storage medium floppy disk hard disk MO disk etc Never remove the SmartMedia or turn the camera off while recording data or while erasing data SmartMedia formatting These actions might damage the SmartMedia Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the PDR M71 The use of other SmartMedia could damage the camera SmartMedia is a precision electronic device Do not bend drop or subject SmartMedia to excessive shocks Also do not carry SmartMedia in the pocket of trousers This might subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down damaging the SmartMedia Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments likely to be affected by static electricity or electrical noise Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot humid or corrosive environments 31 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Take care not to touch the SmartMedia s electrodes metal contacts or allow the electrodes to become soiled Use a dry lint free cloth to wipe away any dirt To avoid damage caused by static electricity during transportation or storage always use the special static free case provided If you are not using the camera for a long period of time remove the SmartMedia and store it in a safe place Inserting a SmartMe
51. cus Landscape Select this option to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 50 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode continued Sports Select this option to take photographs of fast moving subjects Night Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background Memo When the Night mode is selected the flash mode is fixed to Slow Synchro the flash is fired at a slower shutter speed If you take a photograph with a dark background or at a dark place the shutter speed slows down and the slow shutter speed warning is displayed When the shutter is pressed halfway down the viewfinder LED blinks green and the slow shutter speed mark is displayed in the LCD monitor To prevent distorted image we recommend using a tripod to keep the camera stable 51 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode continued 16 frame multi This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0 13 second intervals 7 5 frames second The 16 photographed images are saved as one image FULL size 2048 x 1536 pixels This mode is effective for continuously ph
52. d time Seconds cannot be set Using or to select the item you want to set and use or to set the value for each item Pressing advances the selection in the following order Select OK and press ENTER To quit setting select the CANCEL button and press ENTER 112 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions OSD LANGUAGE Set the display language of menus displayed on the LCD monitor English English default Japanese All descriptions in this Instruction Manual are for when the display language is set to ENGLISH VIDEO OUT Sets the video output system according to the country in which your camera is used NTSC NTSC system Additional Information Glossary PAL PAL system Additional Information Glossary The default setting is different depending on the destination country area QUALITY The default size and quality of the image can be reset to the desired combination Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Basic Photographic Settings mode page 109 Select QUALITY on the SETUP MENU and press The QUALITY menu is displayed Basic Settings mode continued 113 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Press or to select the number you desired to set and pres
53. dia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may cause it to malfunction If this occurs switch the camera OFF and then ON again The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after the camera is used for a long time This is normal and not a malfunction The SmartMedia has a limited service life If images can no longer be written or erased buy a new SmartMedia Use the index labels provided with the camera If you attach a commercially available label it may cause a malfunction when the SmartMedia is loaded or removed Loading SmartMedia Press the POWER button to turn the power off Turning the Power Off Page 38 About SmartMedia continued 32 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia continued Slide the SmartMediaTM cover release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 The cover opens 2 Gently insert the SmartMedia as far as it can go with the SmartMedia electrodes metal contacts facing the rear of the camera Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can go Close the SmartMedia cover Before you use a new SmartMedia for the first time be sure to format the SmartMedia Page 91 1 2 Electrodes 33 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applicati
54. ding to the mode dial setting Time display In or mode Possible number of shots In or mode Possible photographic time In mode PC indication In mode No display Auto Red eye forced flash Forced flash Suppressed flash Image size P 44 2048 x 1536 pixel still image 320 x 240 pixel movie 640 x 480 pixel still image 1024 x 768 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie FULL HALF SMALL 24 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Attaching the Shoulder Strap This shoulder strap is handy for carrying your camera around To prevent your camera from dropping during photography hang the shoulder strap around your neck Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap attachment on the camera Pass the shoulder strap through the loop and pull IMPORTANT When the camera is not in use be sure to attach the lens cap provided with your camera The lens cap can also be attached to the strap attachment following the above steps to prevent it s being lost Turn off the power to retract the lens unit and then attach the lens cap Do not turn the power on with the lens cap attached 25 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This cam
55. e technical support number Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over Do not use in areas near water This might cause fire or electric shock Take special care during rain snow on the beach or near the shore Do not use the camera in the bath or shower This might cause a fire or electric shock Do not allow metallic objects or other flammable foreign matter inside the camera This might cause a fire or electric shock Do not open the SmartMedia cover and insert or allow such objects to fall inside continued WARNING WARNING 11 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions continued Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For details on repair and internal inspection consult the store of purchase or please contact the technical support number Do not touch power or TV antenna cords during a thunderstorm This might cause electric shock Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident Use only the specified batteries or the specified AC adapter Use of a battery or AC adapter other than specified might cause fire defects or malfunctions Keep the batteries o
56. e camera Press the POWER button to turn the power on Turning the Power On Page 38 POWER Press down halfway Press down fully 1 2 43 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography Auto Photography continued Set the mode dial to Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 115 Press the shutter button down halfway 1 and press it down fully 2 Pressing the shutter button down halfway adjusts the exposure and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot When the focus and exposure are correctly adjusted the viewfinder lamp lights green and the AF icon turns green If you shoot a still picture when preview is set to ON Page 77 the recorded image is displayed on screen for about two seconds The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia Memo The LCD monitor sometimes displays bright dark or colored spots at all times This is not a malfunction These spots do not appear in the photographed image POWER Press down halfway Press down fully 1 2 44 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Setting the Image Size and
57. e compression ratio the worse image quality becomes This format is widely used in the paint software for PCs and on the Internet G NTSC National Television System Committee Method of television transmission in use in Japan and North America G PAL Phase Alternate Line Method of television transmission in use in the United Kingdom Germany and other western European countries G PC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard G Red Eye Effect The phenomenon where people s eyes sometimes appear red in the picture when you use a flash to photograph them in low light conditions This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye G White Balance When the brightness of the light changes the human eye adapts so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital still cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment process is referred to as matching the white balance 134 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions G SmartMedia Name of a recording medium defined by the SSFDC Forum This recording medium can be used over and over again G Formatting Transforming the contents of the SmartMedia to a recordable state This is sometimes called initi
58. e type of folder you want to erase When is selected the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor Hold down the erase button for two seconds The erase icon is displayed at the left of the screen Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder All Folders 90 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select or and press ENTER Erases images in the currently selected folder and folders Erases all folders recorded on the SmartMedia The images or folders are erased and the camera returns to the respective mode To cancel erasing of image data select and press ENTER When is selected NO IMAGE is displayed after all folders have been erased unless the SmartMedia contains protected images Memo When all images in a folder are erased that folder itself is also erased Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder All Folders continued 91 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Formatting the SmartMedia Formatting erases all images and reformats the SmartMedia loaded in your camera Protected images Page 106 are also erased SmartMedia cannot be formatted if it is write protected Page 34 IMPORTANT The Smart
59. ed and the screen returns to the initial display when the operation ends To continue setting select CHANGE SETTINGS To quit setting without creating a DPOF file select CANCEL and press ENTER To end setting press or to select END and press ENTER To cancel confirmation of settings proceed to step 9 Print Information continued 105 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Memo When the SmartMedia already contains a DPOF information file the message RECREATE DPOF FILE is sometimes displayed Note that if you select YES the file is overwritten and the information of the existing DPOF information file is erased The same also applies when the DPOF information file is overwritten on a personal computer and values not supported by this camera were set Images set in the DPOF format are automatically protected Write protection cannot be removed by regular methods Page 108 You can specify up to 99 prints or up to 999 frames in a single SmartMedia The maximum number of prints you can specify in a single SmartMedia is limited to 10000 Print Information continued Select the desired operation CONFIRM Press this to confirm the settings 1 Press or to select CONFIRM and press ENTER 2 After confirming the settings press ENTER 3 Select END and press ENTER CLEAR ALL
60. ed replacement do not connect the AC adapter It may cause an incorrect display of remaining battery power Battery power measure is based on amount of power required for camera LCD flash photography and playback Status Display may show batteries exhausted if there is not enough power required for normal operation even if there is some small power left in the batteries About the battery duration time The following shows the number of frames time capable of continuous photographing and playback on condition of using new alkaline batteries The battery duration time may vary depending on environmental temperature image size image quality or using frequency of zoom In photography mode using strobe every time in a normal temperature When LCD monitor is ON approx 240 frames When LCD monitor is OFF approx 300 frames In playback mode slideshow continuous playback time approx 110 min Battery Wear When the power is ON the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display Remaining Battery Power Status Display LCD Monitor Sufficient battery power Batteries are partially used Battery power is nearing exhaustion Replace with new batteries Batteries completely exhausted Camera will not turn on Replace with new batteries 28 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Func
61. era uses four size AA batteries For details on handling batteries be sure to read page 16 Loading the Batteries IMPORTANT Before you load or remove the batteries be sure to turn the camera off If the battery is loaded or removed with the power on the date setting may return to its default or the camera settings may be reset SET UP Page 109 Manual Photography Page 58 Unlock the battery cover 1 slide it and open 2 Load the batteries in the battery compartment making sure that it is loaded in the correct direction as shown in the figure on the right Installing the batteries Battery cover lock 2 1 26 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Installing the batteries continued Close the battery cover slide it 1 and lock 2 Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Removing the Batteries Reverse the procedure for Loading the Batteries and remove the batteries Battery cover lock 1 2 27 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Installing the batteries continued Memo When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera for a long time without the battery loaded set the date Page 111 If the batteries are exhausted and ne
62. ge to increase quality or to restore an image after it has been compressed 97 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select QUALITY and press The SET UP menu is displayed If there are no images that can be compressed or if a movie folder is selected a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU Use or to select the image and press ENTER to set the compression ratio The current compression ratio quality is displayed under the image Each press of ENTER changes the number of stars as follows NORMAL BASIC Details of compression ratio Page 44 If you want to compress two or more images repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images When the Zoom switch is pressed toward T during image selection the image is displayed to fit the entire screen To redisplay the original image move the Zoom switch towards the W Zoom switch Page 21 Memo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback About Folders Page 92 Use or to select EXECUTE and press ENTER The screen indicating that the image is being compressed appears To quit compression select CANCEL and press ENTER When compression ends the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU To quit the PLAYBACK MENU press the MENU button Com
63. graphs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erasing Images Erase Frame continued To continue erasing images repeat the above procedure from step 2 Memo When PROTECTED is displayed on the LCD monitor cancel the protection Page 108 or remove DPOF write protection Page 102 If you take a photograph after erasing an image a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number Images can also be erased in the thumbnail mode In this case the camera enters the single frame playback frame playback mode and enters the thumbnail playback mode after the image is erased 89 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erases selected folders and all contents currently recorded to the SmartMedia loaded on your camera There are two ways of erasing images by individual folders or by all folders Note Images cannot be erased when they are protected Page 106 or when the SmartMedia is write protected Page 34 The folder to be erased differs according to the position of the mode dial Folder of images currently being played back or Folder of images currently being photographed About Folders Page 92 Set the mode dial to or Set the mode dial to th
64. he LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Though fine spots may appear on the LCD monitor this is not a malfunction The LCD monitor can be used as it is DC IN 5V terminal PC AV terminal Temperature Humidity 127 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Specifications continued Power supply AC230V 50Hz Rated Input Capacity 120 mA Rated Output DC5 0V 1 5A Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Storage temperature 10 C 70 C Dimensions 49 5 mm 1 9 W x 60 5 mm 2 4 H x 76 mm 3 0 D Weight Approx 130 g 4 5 oz Connector Cable Length Approx 2 m 6 6 ft AC adapter PDR ACM1U Power supply AC230V 50Hz Rated Input Capacity 120 mA Rated Output DC5 0V 1 5A Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Storage temperature 10 C 70 C Dimensions 49 5 mm 1 9 W x 66 5 mm 2 6 H x 76 mm 3 0 D Weight Approx 130 g 4 5 oz Connector Cable Length Approx 2 m 6 6 ft AC adapter PDR ACM1E Power supply AC120V 50 60Hz Rated Input Capacity 18VA Rated Output DC5V 1 5A Operating temperature 0 C 32 F 40 C 104 F Storage temperature 10 C 14 F 70 C 158 F Dimensions 48 mm 1 8 9 W x 26 mm 1 1 4 H x 70 mm 2 3 4 D Weight Approx 100 g 3 5 o
65. he duration that is held down 1 frame feed Each press of feeds the image by one frame 1 frame feed is continued for the duration that is held down Reverse 1 frame feed Each press of feeds the image in reverse by one frame 1 frame feed is continued for the duration that is held down Stop Playback returns to the start of the movie Increases the volume Decreases the volume ENTER Pressing the Zoom switch to T Memo The image size displayed on the LCD monitor becomes FULL 320 x 240 or HALF 160 x 120 The movies made in FULL size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor and those made in HALF size is displayed in the center of the screen Playing Back Movies continued Pressing the Zoom switch to W During stopping Play back 83 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Displaying a List of Images Thumbnail Display Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor This manual calls this display thumbnail display This feature is useful for example when there are many images recorded in the SmartMedia After you have displayed the thumbnail display you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Press ENTER Nine images are displ
66. his might cause the camera to malfunction Before you disconnect the connector cable turn the camera OFF and then disconnect the cable holding it by its plug Do not disconnect the connector cable by pulling the actual cable Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impacts Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid locations Do not plug in the AC adapter while you are using the battery Switch the camera OFF first The AC adapter is for indoor use only Use only the specified AC adapter Do not use other AC adapters The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use This is normal and not a malfunction Buzzing or whirring noises may come from inside the camera This is normal and not a malfunction Do not use the AC adapter near a radio as it could interfere with radio signal reception If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is in operation the date may be lost from memory If this happens reset the date Page 111 19 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera Alkaline batteries 4 size AA SmartMedia 8MB 1 SmartMedia case 1 Shoulder strap 1 Software application 1 CD ROM Instruction Manual this manual Software Manual
67. hquakes fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation operating by third parties other accidents or use under abnormal conditions including erroneous or improper operation and other problems Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental damages lost profit work interruption corruption or loss of the memory contents etc arising from the use of or the inability to use this unit Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from not having followed the descriptions in this Instruction Manual Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from malfunctions arising from combination with equipment or software that is not related to Toshiba Corporation Graphic symbol Meaning Indicates a prohibited action that must not be carried out The actual prohibited action is indicated in the symbol or nearby graphically or described in text Indicates a necessary action that must be carried out The actual necessary action is indicated in the symbol or nearby graphically or described in text DANGER WARNING CAUTION 9 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions continued Do not heat disassemble or throw the batteries into fire or water Doing might cause them to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire or major injury Do no
68. ia is write protected The SmartMedia is not formatted The SmartMedia is damaged The Auto Power OFF function is activated Problem No power supply The camera turns OFF during operation The battery runs out quickly No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed See Page P 25 P 28 P 25 P 16 P 25 P 31 P 32 P 31 P 87 P 94 P 96 P 34 P 91 P 31 P 110 131 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Troubleshooting continued Causes The mode dial has been changed to another setting The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging The camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode The batteries are exhausted The subject is too far away No image saved in the folder The lens is not clean The image is out of focus The SmartMedia is write protected The frame is protected The SmartMedia is write protected Camera malfunction The mode dial is not at the correct position The camera is in the Auto Power OFF mode See Page P 56 P 118 P 57 P 25 P 92 P 56 P 54 P 34 P 108 P 102 P 34 P 110 Remedy Set the mode dial to the correct setting Set the flash to Auto Red Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode Wait until charging is completed before pre
69. icial light fluorescent lighting etc The flash also fires during macro photography Suppressed Flash Use the Suppressed Flash mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to have any effect such as theater performances or indoor sporting events Memo In or mode flash photography is not possible In mode flash photography is fixed to red eye auto In mode flash photography is fixed to slow synchro In the flash photography mode the flash always fires twice A picture is taken at the second firing 58 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions You can manually adjust settings such as exposure control white balance metering system continuous photography mode and take photographs at these settings These are called Manual settings which are saved even if the camera is turned off IMPORTANT Do not remove or load the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is on This might return the manual settings to their defaults If this happens manually set the conditions again Set the mode dial to The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen Press ENTER The manual setting items are displayed Manual Settings Setting items 59 Getting Ready Ta
70. king Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Manual Settings continued Press or to select the setting item Press to display option menu press or to select options and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting To cancel press EXP Exposure control Page 60 W B White balance Page 60 A E Metering system Page 61 S C Single continuous or AEB photography mode Page 61 Press ENTER The camera is ready to take photographs Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The camera takes the picture Set values 60 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Manual Settings continued Exposure control EXP PRG Photography in program mode default Page 62 Av Photography in aperture priority mode Page 63 Tv Photography in shutter speed priority mode Page 65 M Photography in full manual mode Page 67 White Balance W B White Balance Additional Information Glossary The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens This setting allows you to set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions AW A
71. l Manual Mode 67 I Extended Exposure Photography Bulb Photography 68 I Exposure Compensation 69 Contents The name in parentheses is the function name on the PDR M71 7 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions I Taking Shots with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing AEB Photography 71 I Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography 72 I Making Movies 75 I Changing the Preset Conditions RECORDING MENU 76 PREVIEW 77 COLOR 77 ISO 78 SHARPNESS 79 CONTRAST 79 DIGITAL ZOOM 79 LCD 79 Playing Back Images I Playing Back Photographed Images Single Frame Playback
72. mation Erasing Images Handy Functions Zoom Photography continued Digital Zoom Photography To set the digital zoom 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use or to select DIGITAL ZOOM and press 3 Use or to select APPROVED and press ENTER 4 Press the MENU button 5 To activate digital zoom press the Zoom switch completely towards the T and hold it until the image on the LCD expands Press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 Memo The digital zoom photography is canceled by pressing the button to turn the LCD monitor off On the LCD monitor display off status the digital zoom photography is not possible as well The digital zoom photography is not possible in the 16 frame multi mode The Zoom switch setting is automatically canceled by either turning the camera OFF or by activation of the Auto Power OFF function You can check the zoom status in the LCD monitor In movie mode only the 2 2X digital zoom photography is possible Digital zoom Optical zoom 1X to 2 8X 54 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Focus The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 10 cm 0 33 ft WIDE side setting to 80 cm 2 62 ft This camera cannot focus on subjects within 10 cm 0 33 ft WIDE side setting to 80 cm 2 62 ft u
73. mode is set in flash photography when the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0 7 second or more the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1 2 second If the shutter speed value is set to 1 1000 second the aperture value is limited to between F8 and F3 4 67 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography in the Full Manual Mode Set the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking a photograph Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings page 58 Press or to select EXP Press to display option menu press or to select M and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting Press ENTER The camera is ready to take photographs Pressing or to set the aperture value Page 64 and pressing or to set the shutter speed value Page 66 separately are also possible Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The camera takes the picture Memo When pressing or in the full manual mode the shutter speed is adjusted but the exposure compensation setting is not possible However the exposure value is displayed on the LCD monitor When the exposure value is displayed in red it shows over or under exposure It is recommended that the shutter speed and the aperture value be adjusted to obtain the proper level of expos
74. n removed from the camera In the photography modes or the lens extends from the camera body When the camera is turned on the Auto Power OFF function becomes operational IMPORTANT If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time default about 1 minute the power is turned off to preserve battery life This is called Auto Power OFF To return to the normal state press the POWER button again About the Auto Power OFF Function Additional Information AUTO POWER OFF page 110 Turning the Power Off Press the POWER button to turn the power off The power turns off Attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera Turning the Power On Off POWER 39 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions How to Hold Your Camera When taking a photograph hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or shoulder strap from covering the lens flash or flash sensor Right Camera held with both hands with your arms firmly held against the sides of your chest Wrong Fingers held over the lens 40 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions How to Press the Shutter Button The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages halfway down and fully down When pressed halfway do
75. n any folders by pressing or during playback About Folders Page 92 Use or to select EXECUTE and press ENTER The screen indicating that the image is being read appears Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to The message EXCHANGE CARD is displayed 1 Remove the SmartMedia 2 Replace it with another SmartMedia Copying Images continued 100 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select OK and press ENTER The screen indicating that the image is being copied appears To quit copying select CANCEL and press ENTER If the SmartMedia has insufficient memory space CARD FULL appears on the screen Replace the SmartMedia with another one When copying is completed the above screen is displayed When this screen is displayed you can replace the SmartMedia with the original one The camera need not be turned off for this operation IMPORTANT Do not remove the SmartMedia or turn the camera off while images are being copied until EXCHANGE CARD appears on the screen This might damage the SmartMedia Press ENTER The screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU To quit the PLAYBACK MENU press the MENU button Copying Images continued 101 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Ha
76. nce on Your Camera To prevent the lens surface of the LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched blow off any dust from these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile liquids such as paint thinner benzene or insecticide as these may react with the camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating G Cautions on Magnetism Please note that credit cards cash cards magnetic commutation tickets floppy disks and the like are susceptible to magnetism Do not bring them close to the speaker of the camera Failure to do so may cause damage to data which could make the camera unserviceable Using Your Camera Correctly continued Speaker 16 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Notes On Batteries To extend the use of the camera we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of batteries Nickel Metal Hydride NiMh Extended Life Rechargeable Lithium Extended Life Not Rechargeable Battery performance in general especially Alkaline may vary depending on individual brand length of storage since manufacture temperature and operating mode of the digital camera such as play back using LCD and strobe Low temperatures 50 degrees Fahrenheit 10 degrees Celsius or below can also affect
77. nd functions Memo Indicates extra useful information Indicates another page to refer to for extra information Conventions Used In This Manual 4 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The Function Map There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR M71 by using the settings provided by the camera itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your particular photographic requirements In addition to photographic functions the PDR M71 is provided with other handy functions We suggest that you look at the function map below before you start using the PDR M71 STEP1 Taking photographs P 41 STEP2 Leaving camera settings up to your camera P 46 STEP3 Utilizing the various photography modes STEP4 Setting the modes in more detail to make your photographs turn out more as you intended Read these pages first Let s learn about basic operation Taking photographs Let s get ready to use the PDR M71 P 19 to P 38 Turning the Power ON P 38 Photography P 41 Playing Back Photographed Images P 80 Erasing Images P 87 The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings P 47 P 49 Taking Portrait Shots P 47 P 49 Taking Landscape Shots P 47 P 49 Taking Shots of Moving Objects P 47 P 50 Taking Shots
78. ndy Functions Copy Images continued The image No for copying When images are copied the frame No is not copied The frame No becomes Still images When the SmartMedia at the copy destination contains the folder xxxTOSHI a folder having the largest number of xxx incremented by 1 is created Example When there are folders 101TOSHI and 102TOSHI the folder 103TOSHI is created When there is no xxx TOSHI folder a new folder is created In each case the frame No is assigned from 0001 102 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Information The number of prints or the image date can be set in a DPOF Digital Print Order Format file for images to be printed developed Additional Information Glossary This feature applies to still images only Printing can be done easily if you just take the SmartMedia containing the images and DPOF file to the photo lab Set the mode dial to Press the MENU button The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed Press or to select DPOF and press Press or to select SELECT IMAGE and press ENTER 103 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Information continued Press or to select SELECT or ALL and press ENTER SELECT
79. nless in the macro photography mode Though photographs can be taken even at a distance of about 80cm 2 62 ft or more in the macro photography mode it may take time for the camera to focus In the macro photography mode you can not turn the LCD monitor off Set the mode dial to or Press the FOCUS button When you press the FOCUS button the focus modes are displayed in the following order on the LCD monitor When 1m or 3m is set the camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 1m 3 28 ft or 3m 9 84 ft to take photos Press the FOCUS button repeatedly until the icon appears Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture Using the LCD Monitor Page 42 Press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 Memo Macro photography is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is activated 55 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions When the self timer is used the camera automatically takes a picture after the preset time 2 or 10 seconds Set the mode dial to or Press the self timer button while viewing the status display area When you press the self timer button the following are displayed in order on the LCD monitor Compose the picture Press the shutter button down halfway and
80. nnot be changed as the camera makes the settings automatically These settings vary according to the mode G Focus photography Can be set G Exposure compensation Cannot be specified set automatically G About flash photography Flash can be set as required in this mode Automatically fixed to red eye auto Automatically fixed to slow synchro Flash photography is not possible G About burst photography Burst photography is not possible in these modes The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings To take portraits To take landscape shots To take photographs of fast moving subjects To take portraits at night To take continuous shots of moving subjects The 16 shots that you take in this mode are saved as a single image 47 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode Set the appropriate scene mode from automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings portrait landscape sports night multi photography mode options Set the mode dial to Press ENTER is displayed
81. o If burst photography is selected when the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0 7 second or longer the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1 2 second The camera takes three consecutive pictures in the order of standard exposure overexposure 0 5 and underexposure 0 5 compensation 72 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography In this mode photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0 8 second intervals The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuously is three photographs Images are not recorded directly to SmartMedia but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory After photography is finished check the images and record the selected ones to SmartMedia Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings page 58 Press or to select S C Press to display option menu press or to select and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting Press ENTER is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready for burst photography If burst photography is set when the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0 7 second or more in the Tv mode the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1 2 second 73 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Inform
82. ode This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs Set the mode dial to or Press the display info button Each press of the display info button switches the display format as follows lt OSD full display gt lt OSD display off gt lt LCD monitor off gt OSD full display LCD monitor off OSD display off Memo When any button is pressed while OSD display is off the monitor displays the alteration on the screen for two seconds When the LCD monitor is off the digital zoom function is forcibly canceled In the movie mode or macro photography mode the LCD monitor can not be turned off When the LCD monitor is off any setting for manual exposure compensation aperture value shutter speed value or focus is not possible 118 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions or AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half down Standby mode or Self timer in operation at a handshake alarm Power ON Writing to SmartMedia in progress Photographs can be taken however do not turn the power OFF Accessing of SmartMedia in progress When the image is not in focus Processing image Charging of flash in progress Photos cannot be taken at this moment Hardware malfunction Definitions
83. of the Color of the Viewfinder LED The color of the viewfinder LED indicates the state of the camera The meaning of the LED color may differ according to the mode dial setting Viewfinder LED Color State Meaning Green ON Flashing Red ON Orange ON Flashing Viewfinder LED Flashing 119 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV Television sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback To do this the camera must first be connected to the TV We recommend using the AC adapter on an indoor power outlet when available IMPORTANT Before you connect your camera to other equipment be sure to turn all other connected equipment OFF If you connect your camera to other equipment with the power still ON the screen may flicker or the image may not be displayed normally Connect the plug of the AV cable provided to the PC AV terminal on the camera Connect the plug of the AV cable to the video input terminal on the TV Memo Switch to the video output system NTSC or PAL according to the TV or country in which your camera is used For details on how to switch the system Page 112 PC AV terminal 120 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy
84. ographs Continuously Burst Photography continued 74 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography continued Use to select and press ENTER The image is saved or erased and the camera is then ready to take photographs Memo You can also carry out step 8 while verifying the image in step 7 Even if photography is terminated midway before capturing three images by releasing the shutter button images already photographed can be saved and erased by the above method The length of time to capture images varies according to the photographic conditions Self timer photography and flash photography are not possible 75 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Make a movie of moving images Audio can also be recorded Set the mode dial to Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 Photography begins The maximum photography time seconds appears on the LCD monitor and on the status display To stop making movies press the shutter button down fully again If you do not do this photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free space on the SmartMedia or when the maximum size that
85. on the LCD monitor 48 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Options Press to display option menu press or to select options and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting To cancel press Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings Page 49 Portrait Page 49 Landscape Page 49 Sports Page 50 Night Page 50 16 frame multi Page 51 Press ENTER The icon of the selected mode is displayed on the upper left side of the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take photographs Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 41 The camera takes the picture Memo Optimum print effect for a selected scene is available by using a compatible printer Additional Information Glossary page 134 Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode continued 49 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode continued Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings to take photographs Portrait Select this option to make people stand out with the background out of fo
86. ons Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia continued Removing SmartMedia IMPORTANT Never open the SmartMedia cover or remove the SmartMedia while data is being recorded to the SmartMedia viewfinder LED is lit red This might damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the data on the SmartMedia Press the POWER button to turn the power off Turning the Power Off Page 38 Slide the SmartMediaTM cover release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 The cover opens 2 Push the SmartMediaTM in as far as it can go and pull it out with your fingers If you push SmartMediaTM once in as far as it can go it will protrude slightly Pull it out with your fingers 1 2 34 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia continued Write protect area Sticker Close the SmartMedia cover Write Protection To prevent valuable data from being erased attach the write protect sticker at the write protect area Data can no longer be recorded or erased from SmartMedia To write or erase data from SmartMedia peel off the sticker IMPORTANT The write protection may not function if the write protect sticker becomes dirty Use a soft dry cloth to wipe away any dirt Once a sticker is peeled off do not reuse it 35
87. ons Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Playback of Multi Image Pictures Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode in quick succession Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Use or to select the images photographed in the multi photography mode You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail display Page 83 Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playback Automatic playback begins 87 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erases images one image at a time Note Images cannot be erased when they are protected Page 106 or the SmartMedia is write protected Page 34 Set the mode dial to or When is selected the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor When is selected use or to select the image to be erased When or is selected only the last recorded image can be erased Press the erase button The erase icon is displayed at the left of the screen Use or to select and press ENTER This erases the image and returns to the previous mode To cancel erasing of image data select and press ENTER Erasing Images Erase Frame 88 Getting Ready Taking Photo
88. oom switch is pressed toward T during image selection the image is displayed to fit the entire screen To redisplay the original image move the Zoom switch towards the W Zoom switch Page 21 Memo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback For details of folder Page 92 Use or to select EXECUTE and press ENTER To quit write protection select CANCEL and press ENTER When write protection ends the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU To quit the PLAYBACK MENU press the MENU button Memo When the PROTECT setup screen is displayed again is displayed under protected images To cancel write protection for an image write protection is simultaneously canceled if set at step 4 108 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images continued Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in Protecting An Image Page 106 Use or to select the image to unprotect and press ENTER This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed and under the image changes to To unprotect an image press ENTER again To remove the protection from two or more images repeat this procedure for the necessary number of images Memo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during pla
89. otographing moving subjects Memo Though zoom playback is not possible playback of multi image pictures Page 86 is possible Digital zoom photography is not possible Photographs cannot be taken at HALF size or SMALL size When HALF size or SMALL size is set before you select multi photography the setting is automatically changed to FULL size When multi photography is canceled the setting returns to HALF size or SMALL size 52 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Zoom Photography Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots up to 2 8 times the size or wide angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject You can also enlarge the center of the screen and take photographs in the digital zoom mode with the focal distance increased by a factor of 2 2 Set the mode dial to or Compose the picture using the Zoom switch key Pressing the Zoom switch towards the T zooms in on the subject and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor Pressing the Zoom switch towards the W provides a wider angle picture The lens position moves according to the Zoom switch setting Memo In movie mode only the 2 2X digital zoom photography is possible Wide Tele 53 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Infor
90. pressing Images Quality continued 98 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Copies images stored on the SmartMedia This feature is useful when you want to copy an image from one SmartMedia to another Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed Use or to select COPY and press The COPY menu is displayed Copying Images 99 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select the desired image and press ENTER This selects the image to be copied and is displayed under the image To cancel a selection press ENTER again If you want to copy two or more images repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the amount of buffer memory used to store the date of the images which have been selected and the remaining memory space The amount of memory space consumed is indicated in green When the Zoom switch is pressed toward T during image selection the image is displayed to fit the entire screen To redisplay the original image move the Zoom switch towards the W Zoom switch Page 21 Memo It is possible to play back any images i
91. r playback mode Set the date and time again 133 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Glossary G AF AE AF auto focus A function for automatically focusing your camera AE A function for automatically setting your camera s exposure AF AE lock Locking of the focus and exposure settings G DPOF Digital Print Order Format A standard for directly writing print information to the SmartMedia Files in this format can be printed easily by printers or photo print service bureaus that support this format G DCF Design rule for Camera File System A file system standard defined by the JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association that is required for exchanging data between digital still cameras or a digital camera and a printer This standard defines the hierarchy and file names used when storing image files on memory cards or other recording medium G Exif File Format Exchangeable Image File Format A color still image format for digital still cameras approved by the JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JPEG compliant this format is compatible with TIFF and JPEG and can be used in image processing software for most personal computers G JPEG A file format used for compressing and saving color images The compression ratio can be selected but the higher th
92. raits Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky G Negative Compensation Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds Copying of printed text white characters on black paper Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage Memo When M is selected on the EXP option menu pressing or makes the shutter speed setting possible but does not make the exposure compensation possible However the exposure value is displayed on the LCD monitor 71 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Taking Shots With the Automatic Exposure Bracketing AEB Photography When it is difficult to determine the necessary exposure compensation this mode will automatically set the camera to photograph three consecutive pictures in 0 5 0 and 0 5 compensation Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings page 58 Press or to select S C Press to display option menu press or to select AEB and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting Press ENTER The camera is ready to take photographs Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The camera will automatically take a picture in 0 5 compensation 0 compensation and 0 5 compensation Mem
93. s W The image is displayed enlarged and a white frame and green frame are displayed on the LCD monitor The white frame indicates the entire image while the green frame shows the location of the currently enlarged area Use or to select the area to enlarge Adjust the display area to enlarge while viewing the white and green frames To return to the regular display press ENTER 85 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Auto Playback Slideshow Automatically play back one image at a time in order This feature is not supported in the movie mode Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed Use or to select SLIDE SHOW and press The slideshow begins and is displayed on the LCD monitor The next image is displayed every three seconds To quit the slideshow press ENTER The LCD monitor displays the image when ENTER is pressed The slideshow is repeated until ENTER is pressed Memo The Auto Power OFF function does not operate during automatic playback Auto playback is only available for images in the same folder When movies are stored in the same folder they are not played back during automatic playback 86 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applicati
94. s or ENTER The SIZE item is reversely displayed in white Press or to select the size you desired and press or ENTER The QUALITY item is reversely displayed in white Press or to select the quality you desired and press or ENTER The display returns to the Step 2 screen Basic Settings mode continued 114 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions SYSTEM INFO Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SETUP MENU to the original factory settings TIME amp DATE OSD LANGUAGE will not be reset Carry out steps 1 to 2 on page 109 Select SYSTEM INFO on the SETUP MENU and press The SYSTEM INFO menu is displayed Press or to select the item you desired to set and press ENTER FIRMWARE VER Displays the firmware version of this camera CARD INFO Displays the SmartMediaTM information RESET Returns settings to their defaults Basic Settings mode continued 115 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recorded image Set the mode dial to or Press the MENU button The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU is displayed You c
95. s the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The camera takes the picture Memo If the aperture value is set to F2 9 maximum aperture size the increased shutter speed is restricted to 1 750 second The aperture value set differ to the actual value according to the position of the zoom lens 65 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions In this mode photographs are taken with the priority given to shutter speed The camera automatically sets the aperture value according to the shutter speed A fast shutter speed produces a photograph that looks as if a moving subject is still A slow shutter speed produces as photograph that makes you feel that it is flowing Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings page 58 Press or to select EXP Press to display option menu press or to select Tv and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting Press ENTER The camera is ready to take photographs Photography in the Shutter Speed priority Mode 66 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography in the Shutter Speed priority Mode continued Aperture value Shutter speed Press or to adjust the shutter speed The setting range is as follows 1 1000 1 750 1 5
96. ssing the shutter button Set the flash to Auto Red Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode Replace with new batteries Move closer to the subject about 2 6 ft 0 8 m 9 7 ft 3 0 m WIDE side setting Select the folder containing images to play back Clean the lens Set the FOCUS photography according to the distance up to the subject Remove the write protection Remove the write protection Cancel the DPOF setting Remove the write protection Turn the power off and remove the batteries once and try again Set the mode dial to the correct setting Press the POWER button again to turn the camera on Problem I cannot use the flash to take pictures The flash will not charge The playback image is too dark even though I used the flash Images cannot be played back The playback image is blurred I cannot format the SmartMedia I cannot erase all the frames Nothing happens when I use the buttons and switches 132 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Troubleshooting continued Causes The camera is in the PC mode Both the battery and AC adapter are removed with the power still on Problem Nothing is displayed even through the LCD monitor is set to ON The set date and time disappears See Page P 41 P 58 P 75 P 80 P 111 Remedy Change the camera to the photography o
97. t strike the batteries with a hammer or step on drop or subject the batteries to strong impact Doing so might cause them to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire or major injury Use the batteries only for its originally intended purpose Using the batteries for any other purpose might cause it to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire or major injury DANGER 10 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions continued Should you ever notice smoke a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera immediately turn OFF the power and remove the batteries and AC adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire electric shock or burns For details on repair consult the store of purchase or please contact the technical support number If foreign objects or water have entered the camera immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and AC adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock For details on repair consult the store of purchase or please contact the technical support number If the camera has fallen or its case is damaged immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and AC adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock For details on repair consult the store of purchase or please contact th
98. the image is to be recorded Warning Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher settings NORMAL Equivalent to color ISO100 2X High sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200 default 4X High sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400 In the mode During 2X the ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO200 During 4X ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO400 ISO Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded Warning Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher settings NORMAL Equivalent to color ISO100 default 2X High sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200 4X High sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400 In the mode During 2X the ISO will be automatically set to ISO200 During 4X ISO will be automatically set to ISO400 Memo In movie mode ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO400 regardless of its setting 79 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions RECORDING MENU continued SHARPNESS Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded NORMAL Normal sharpness default SOFT Soft effect HARD Hard effect CONTRAST Sets the contrast of the image to be photographed NORMAL
99. the performance of the battery and decrease the number of pictures taken when compared to picture taking in warmer conditions The supplied Alkaline batteries are only for operation check when you buy your camera so the battery life may be short The use of manganese type batteries is not suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that can be taken with this type of battery When the camera is not in use for an extended period please remove the batteries from the camera to extend battery life and to prevent damage such as battery leakage Once the batteries have been removed from the camera you will need to re set the date and time within the SETUP MENU Using Your Camera Correctly continued 17 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Your Camera Correctly continued Notes On Handling Batteries When you use the battery carefully read and strictly observe the warnings and cautions indicated on the battery Failure to do this might cause battery to rupture ignite or heat up resulting in fire major injury or damaging the camera I About Battery Use Do not use batteries other than that specified Do not insert batteries in the wrong direction Do not charge heat open or short circuit the batteries Do not throw batteries into fire Do not charge the supplied batteries
100. tions If you use the AC adapter sold separately PDR ACM1A for the US Canada PDR ACM1E for Europe PDR ACM1U for the UK in a room with a power outlet you can take photographs for an extended period of time This also prevents failed photographs due to battery wear or failed transfer of data to a PC For details on handling the AC adapter be sure to read page 18 IMPORTANT Before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter be sure to turn the camera OFF If the AC adapter is connected or disconnected with the power ON camera settings may be reset SET UP Page 109 Manual Settings Page 58 or the camera may malfunction Insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the camera Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet Using the Power Outlet DC IN 5V terminal The above AC adapter is US Canada type European and UK type AC adapters differ in shape 29 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using the Power Outlet continued Memo When the AC adapter is connected after the batteries have been installed the camera lens unit automatically retracts and the power turns off Please turn on the power again to resume operation Batteries can be installed while the AC adapter is connected However if the AC adapter is disconnected after the batteries have been loaded the c
101. ue the more out of focus the background becomes A large aperture value produces sharp images on both close objects and distant objects like landscapes The larger the aperture value the larger the area for sharp images Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings page 58 Press or to select EXP Press to display option menu press or to select Av and press ENTER Pressing ENTER selects the setting Press ENTER The camera is ready to take photographs 64 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography in the Aperture priority Mode continued Aperture value Shutter speed Press or to adjust the aperture value The setting range is as follows F8 F6 8 F5 6 F4 8 F4 0 F3 4 F2 9 The aperture value and the shutter speed corresponding to that value are displayed on the LCD monitor If the appropriate combination cannot be set even if the shutter speed is adjusted to its limit the shutter speed is displayed in red Photography however is possible in this state Press to reduce aperture size Press to increase aperture size Note The larger the F value the smaller the aperture size become and vice versa Exposure compensation Page 69 using or and manual setting Page 58 or film speed setting Page 78 using ENTER are also possible Compose the picture pres
102. ure If the aperture value is set to F2 9 increased aperture size the shutter speed 1 1000 second is not available 68 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This mode is used for taking subjects that require several seconds to photograph such as firework displays at night When using this mode be sure to use a tripod to keep the camera stable and prevent distortion of images Carry out steps 1 to 4 either in Photography in the Shutter speed priority Mode page 65 or in Photography in the Full Manual Mode page 67 Press or in the Tv mode or press or in the M mode to set the shutter speed to 0 7 second or longer is displayed on the LCD monitor Compose the picture press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 The camera takes the picture at the set exposure time During the exposure the viewfinder LED turns orange It takes about twice the set time to complete taking the photograph due to processing of the captured image Memo Flash photography and burst photography are not possible The image taken in the exposure photography mode may be blurred Extended Exposure Photography Bulb Photography 69 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions
103. ut of the reach of children If a child swallows a battery this might result in poisoning If a child swallows a battery immediately consult a physician If battery fluid enters the eyes immediately rinse with fresh water and consult with a physician to receive treatment If left untreated damage to the eye could be permanent Use the AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage USA 100 120V Europe 230V AC Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock continued WARNING continued WARNING 12 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions continued If you want to use the camera on an airplane consult with the airline and follow their instructions Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due to potential radio interference Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places This might cause fire or electric shock Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the camera in a well ventilated place Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables
104. utomatic adjustment default Photography outdoors Photography in cloudy conditions Photography in bluish fluorescent light Photography in reddish fluorescent light Photography in incandescent light 61 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Manual Settings continued Metering system A E The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken Multi metering default The exposure is measured and calculated for the entire area of the screen By dividing the entire area of the screen the exposure level for each unit is calculated A well balanced exposure can be obtained Spot metering The exposure is measured in a very small area at the center of the screen It is possible to calculate the exposure of a subject without being affected by the surrounding environment Single continuous or AEB photography mode S C Photography in 1 shot mode default Photography in burst mode Page 72 AEB Photography with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing Page 71 62 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography in the Program Mode Continuous photography Exposure Compensation AEB Spot metering White balance setting
105. vailable flash modes are displayed in the following order The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display No display Auto can be set when is selected in the mode It can not be set in the mode Compose the picture Press the shutter button down halfway and press it down fully Page 40 When you are using the flash the flash icons on the LCD monitor are displayed in yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway down Red eye forced flash No display Auto Forced flash Suppressed flash 57 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography Using the Flash continued No display Auto In this mode the flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions This mode is ideal for general photography where you are not trying to achieve any particular effect Red Eye Forced Flash Use this mode to avoid the red eye effect Additional Information Glossary when photographing people in low light conditions Red eye is reduced more effectively if the subject looks directly towards the camera Effectiveness is also increased if the distance between the subject and camera is kept as short as possible Forced Flash In this mode the flash always fires Use the Forced Flash mode when the subject is backlit or in artif
106. walk around with the camera hanging from your hand through the shoulder strap the camera might come into contact to other people and cause injury or damage to the camera or other objects Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder This may cause injury of the eyes Do not use the flash close to anyone s eyes This might cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact If the LCD monitor is impacted the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes immediately rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid enters your eyes immediately consult a physician to receive treatment Consult your dealer regarding the internal cleaning of the camera once every two years If dust is allowed to accumulate inside the camera for a long time this might result in fire or defects Consult your dealer regarding the cleaning costs CAUTION continued CAUTION continued 14 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Your Camera Correctly Notes On Handling Your Camera When you use your camera carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwards and the notes described below G Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places Pla
107. wn AF auto focus and AE auto exposure are set When pressed fully down the camera takes a picture Press the shutter button down halfway 1 AF auto focus and AE auto exposure Additional Information Glossary start to function When AF or AE are locked the beep tone Page 111 sounds and the viewfinder LED turns green Press the shutter button down fully 2 The camera takes a picture The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia IMPORTANT Never open the SmartMedia cover or remove the SmartMedia while an image is being recorded This may corrupt the data on the SmartMedia or damage the SmartMedia itself Memo The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is pressed down halfway until the image becomes focused To set the focus or exposure for a subject outside the center of the intended image point the camera directly at the subject or desired exposure lighting press and hold the shutter button halfway Now with the shutter button still held halfway down you can turn the direction of the camera and frame your image with the focus and exposure locked Press the shutter button down fully to complete capturing of the image Moving the camera as you press the shutter button will result in a blurred image The PDR M81 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism However the PDR M81 may have difficulty focusing or
108. y Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Basic Settings mode continued Press The tab menu is displayed How to set the time Page 114 Use or to change the setting in the tab menu and press ENTER To cancel changing of settings press To quit the SETUP MENU change the mode dial setting AUTO POWER OFF If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time default about one minute power consumption is set to its minimum state power almost turned off to prevent battery wear This is called the Auto Power OFF This setting allows you to set the time when the camera turns off automatically This function is not activated during automatic playback Page 85 or in the PC mode To return to the normal state after the Auto Power OFF has been executed press the POWER button to turn the power on again 1 MINUTE default 2 MINUTES 3 MINUTES Tab menu 111 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions YEAR MONTH DAY Hour Minute OK CANCEL Basic Settings mode continued SOUND Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone ON Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation default OFF Does not sound the beep tone in any state TIME amp DATE Sets the date an
109. yback About Folders Page 92 Carry out step 5 in Protecting An Image Page 107 Memo To write protect another image write protection can be simultaneously carried out if set at step 2 is displayed for images that are specified in the DPOF format and write protection cannot be removed To remove write protection cancel the DPOF format setting Page 102 109 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image related settings This is called setup The following items can be changed in the SET UP mode AUTO POWER OFF SOUND TIME amp DATE OSD LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT QUALITY SYSTEM INFO The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF Set the mode dial to The SETUP MENU appears Use or to select the item you want to set AUTO POWER OFF Selects the time for automatic power off P 110 SOUND Turns on and off the sound P 111 TIME amp DATE Setting the Time and Date P 111 OSD LANGUAGE Selecting the Monitor Display Language P 112 VIDEO OUT Setting Video Output P 112 QUALITY Setting image quality and size P 112 SYSTEM INFO Returning Settings to the Defaults P 114 Basic Settings mode Setting item 110 Getting Read
110. z Connector Cable Length Approx 2 m 6 6 ft AC adapter PDR ACM1A These specifications are subject to change without notice 128 Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display Meaning Batteries are partially used Battery power is nearing exhaustion Batteries are completely exhausted Camera will not turn on The SmartMedia is damaged An unsupported SmartMedia is loaded The SmartMedia cover is open No more space on the SmartMedia Recording is not possible No SmartMedia is loaded SmartMedia is loaded incorrectly The SmartMedia is not initialized The SmartMedia format is incorrect The SmartMedia is not formatted initialized The SmartMedia format is incorrect The frame number has reached 999 9999 The image is write protected The image to apply the resize quality or other function does not exist There is not enough space on the SmartMedia to copy image data to The format of the SmartMedia to copy image data to is incorrect The SmartMedia is write protected Display LCD monitor CARD ERROR CARD LID OPEN CARD FULL NO CARD CARD ISN T FORMATED FORMAT CARD FRAME NUMBER FULL PROTECTED NO IMAGE CARD FULL

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