Toshiba PDR-M61 manual

INSTR UCTION MANU AL DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA PDR-M65 PDR-M61[...]

INSTR UCTION MANU AL DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA T o ensure that you use the T oshiba PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly , read this Instruction Manual carefully befor e you star t using the camera. Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. PDR-M65 PDR-M61[...]

- 1 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready For customers in the U.S.A. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PDR-M65 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) T[...]

- 2 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready CAUTION If you modify the camera in any way , without getting appr oval from T oshiba Corporation, your camera may violate FCC regulations. V iolation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera. T OSHI[...]

- 3 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Thank you for purchasing the T oshiba PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 Digital Still Camera. T o ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly , read this Instruction Manual car efully before you start using the camera. Once you have finished readi[...]

- 4 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Preface ■ Attention ................................................................ 1 ■ Before Reading This Manual ................................. 3 [...]

- 5 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Contents (continued) ISO ....................................................................... 60 BULB .................................................................... 61 SELF TIMER .....................................................[...]

- 6 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Safety Precautions Indication definitions Read these safety precautions car efully before using the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will prevent harm and damage to the operator [...]

- 7 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Exemption Clauses • T oshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from earthquakes, fire not liable to T oshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal conditions includ[...]

- 8 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remov e the batter ies and A C adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire, el[...]

- 9 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready 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 pur chase, or please contact the technical support n[...]

- 10 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready 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 hu[...]

- 11 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder . This may cause injury of the eyes. Do not use the flash close to ey es. This might cause temporary damage to the eyesight. Do not walk around with the cam[...]

- 12 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Using Y our Camera Correctly Notes On Handling Y our Camera When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly obser ve the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwar ds and the notes described below . ● Avoid using or storing the camera in [...]

- 13 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready ● Carrying Out Maintenance on Y our Camera • T o prevent the lens, surface of the status display or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust on these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth. • Clean [...]

- 14 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Using Y our Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately). Using a dif ferent AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the AC adapter , car[...]

- 15 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Features ● 3X zoom lens ● USB interface compatible ● High definition 3.3 (M65)/2.3 (M61) million pixels ● Extensive photographic functions • Auto/Flash/Macro/Self-timer • Multi mode (16 continuous images in one frame) • Bulb m[...]

- 16 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Read these pages first. Let's get ready to use the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. (P .17 – 35) Let's learn about basic operation. First, let's learn about the basic way of using the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Photography (P .40) Playing Back[...]

- 17 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below befor e you star t using your camera. Sold separately • AC adapter • Soft case Batteries (4 size AA) Alkaline SmartMedia™ (8MB, 3.3V) (1) • Anti-static case (1) • Index la[...]

- 18 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Names of Parts Mode dial For enlarged view ( ➲ P . 20) Self-timer lamp ( ➲ P . 48) Lens Viewfinder window Flash Shutter button ( ➲ P . 37) Strap attachment ( ➲ P . 22) Strap attachment ( ➲ P . 22) Flash button ( ➲ P . 49) Self-t[...]

- 19 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Names of Parts (continued) Function button Zoom ke y ( ➲ P . 45) Smar tMedia™ cov er ( ➲ P . 29) Smar tMedia™ cov er release knob Battery cover ( ➲ P . 23) T r ipod mount DISP button ( ➲ P . 85) LCD monitor ( ➲ P . 34) Macro b[...]

- 20 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Names of Parts (continued) Mode dial Power OFF ( ➲ P. 33) Switches the power OFF. Auto Photography mode ( ➲ P. 40) This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is au[...]

- 21 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Names of Parts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera’ s status. Y ou 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 acc[...]

- 22 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Attaching the Strap This strap is handy for carrying your camera around. T o prevent your camera from dropping during photography , hang the strap around your neck. Pass the leading end of the strap through the strap attachment 1 , and then[...]

- 23 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Installing the Batteries This camera uses four (4) size AA batteries. IMPORTANT • This camera uses alkaline, nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries. • Y ou can not use manganese dr y battery in this camera. Loading the Batteries [...]

- 24 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Installing the Batteries (continued) Load the batteries in the battery compartment making sure they are loaded in their correct direction as shown in the figure on the right. Close the battery door . Make sure that the battery door is firml[...]

- 25 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Installing the Batteries (continued) Removing the Batteries Reverse the procedur e for “Loading the Batteries” and remove the batteries. IMPORTANT • The lock of the battery door may be hard to open depending on the batteries loaded, b[...]

- 26 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Installing the Batteries (continued) Battery Wear When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display . Memo • When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera [...]

- 27 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready If you use the AC adapter 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 a[...]

- 28 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready 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 Smar tMedia™ are not erased. SmartMedia™ can be repeatedly r[...]

- 29 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready • T ake care not to touch the SmartMedia™’ s electrodes (metal contacts) or allow the electr odes to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any dirt. • T o avoid damage caused by static electricity during transpor tat[...]

- 30 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ (continued) Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go with the SmartMedia™ electrodes (metal contacts) facing the rear of the camera. Close the SmartMedia™ cover . Before you use a new SmartMedia™, be sur[...]

- 31 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ (continued) Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 . Push the SmartMedia™ in as far as it can go, and pull it out with your fingers. If you push SmartMedia™ onc[...]

- 32 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ (continued) Write Protection T o prevent valuable data from being erased inadvertently , attach the write-protect sticker at the write-pr otect area. Data can no longer be recor ded or erased from SmartMedia™. T o writ[...]

- 33 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T urning the Power ON Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. ( ➲ Page 29) Set the mode dial to the desired mode. In the [ ] or [ ] modes, the lens extends from the camera body . When the camera is turned ON, the Auto Power [...]

- 34 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the cur rent settings. T o erase text currently displayed on the LCD monitor , press the DISP button ( ➲ Page 85). The LCD monitor automatically turns ON [...]

- 35 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready In Playback Mode ([ ]) LCD Monitor Display (continued) NO IMA GE Mode dial setting ( ➲ P . 20) Protected image ( ➲ P . 76) Image size Date (month/day/y ear) ( ➲ P . 81) Message ( ➲ P . 101) Image number ( ➲ P . 82) Folder n umber [...]

- 36 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready How to Hold Y our Camera When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or neck strap from covering the lens, flash or flash sensor . Right Camera held with both hands with your arms firmly held against the sides o[...]

- 37 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready How to Press the Shutter Button The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: half way down and fully down. When pr essed half way down, AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) ar e carried out. When pressed fully down, the camera ta[...]

- 38 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Memo • If the shutter button is pressed all the way down, photographs cannot be taken until AF and AE ar e locked. • The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is pr essed down half way until th[...]

- 39 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready About the Color of the V iewfinder Lamp The color of the viewfinder lamp indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the lamp color may differ according to the mode dial setting. Viewfinder Lamp Color State Meaning Green ON [ ] or [ ][...]

- 40 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Photography (Auto Photography) This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically contr olled to facilitate photography . There are two ways of taking photogr[...]

- 41 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture. Press the shutter button down half way 1 , and press it down fully 2 . • Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposur e, and p[...]

- 42 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Set the mode dial to [ ]. Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. ☞ T o adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Page 84 Press the shutter button down half way 1 , and pr[...]

- 43 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the (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 r emaining amount of space in the SmartMedia?[...]

- 44 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) T ake the photograph. ☞ For details on how to take photographs ➲ Page 40 Memo • T o make the image smaller , it is more effective to r educe the size and then reduce image quality . • A[...]

- 45 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots and wide angle shots. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Compose the picture using the Zoom key . • Pressing the T elephoto (zoom) key zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the L[...]

- 46 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Digital Zoom Photography This function enlarges the center of the image displayed on the screen so that it appears that the photographed image is enlarged twice its size. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON in this mode. T ake pictures w[...]

- 47 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready Close-up Photography (Macro Photography) The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 2 in. (5 cm) at wide to 20 in. (50 cm). This camera cannot focus on subjects within 2 in. (5 cm) at wide to 20 in. (50 c[...]

- 48 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready When the self-timer is used, the shutter automatically closes after the preset time (two or ten seconds). ☞ Changing the set time until photography ➲ Page 61 Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Press the self-timer button. [ ] is displayed[...]

- 49 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography) ➔ 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 cond[...]

- 50 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Auto In this mode, the flash fires automatically accor ding to the photography conditions. This mode is ideal for general photography where you ar e not tr ying to achieve any particular effect (when using macro photography , the flash does[...]

- 51 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) Memo • If you take a photograph in the [ ] [ ] Slow Synchro mode at a place with a dark backgr ound or in the [ ] Suppressed Flash mode at a dark place, the shutter speed slows d[...]

- 52 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.25 second intervals. The 16 photographed images are saved as one image. This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving subjects. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the REC. mode to [...]

- 53 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready This mode is used for taking subjects that requir e 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 pr event distor ted images. Set the mode dial [...]

- 54 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Y ou can manually adjust conditions such as white balance and exposure compensation, and take photographs at these conditions. This is called “manual photography .” Settings made in this mode are saved even if the camera is turned OFF .[...]

- 55 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready T aking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) Press the ENTER button. This fixes the setting. The camera is ready to take photographs. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully . ?[...]

- 56 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready W .B. (White Balance) ☞ White Balance ➲ Additional Information, Glossary (Page 105) The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that enters the lens. This setting allows you to set the white balance w[...]

- 57 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready T aking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) Effective Subjects and Set V alues ● P ositive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5) • Backlit portraits (+0.6 to +1.5) • V [...]

- 58 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ] automatic photography and [ ] manual photography mode. The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned OF[...]

- 59 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready T o quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button. The camera is now ready to take photographs. REC. MODE Select from the following photography modes: [1SHOT], [MUL TI] and [BULB] are modes for photographing images. [1SHO T] : Regular photograph[...]

- 60 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) 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 check the composition and br[...]

- 61 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Basic Photography Getting Ready Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) BULB Sets the exposure time when taking pictur es in the bulb photography mode ( ➲ Page 53). [1 SEC ] : Opens shutter for about 1 second (default) [2 SEC ] : Opens shutter for about 2 [...]

- 62 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Play back photographed images one image at a time. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor . ☞ T o adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Pag[...]

- 63 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 3 times actual size. Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back one image at a time. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image [...]

- 64 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready 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 ther e are many images.[...]

- 65 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Auto Playback (Slideshow) Automatically play back one image at a time in order . Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor . Press the MENU button. The PLA Y MENU is displayed. Use the or buttons to select [S[...]

- 66 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Changes the size of FULL size (M65: 2048 x 1536 pixels, M61: 1792 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (M65: 1024 x 768 pixels, M61: 896 x 600 pixels) in the horizontal and vertical directions, and overwri[...]

- 67 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) Use the or buttons to select [RESIZE] and press the button. The RESIZE menu is displayed. If there ar e no images that can be resized, a message appears on screen and the scr een returns to the P[...]

- 68 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Compressing Images (Quality) Compresses images to half their size, and overwrites the old size image with the new compr essed image. Compressing a pr eviously saved image when the SmartMedia™ has run out of storage space during photograph[...]

- 69 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Compressing Images (Quality) (continued) Use the or buttons to select [QUALITY], and press the button. The QUALITY menu is displayed. If there ar e no images that can be compressed, a message appears on screen and the scr een returns to the[...]

- 70 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Select the folder to play back when the currently loaded SmartMedia™ contains two or more folders. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor . Press the MENU button. The PLA Y MENU [...]

- 71 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued) Memo About Folder Names Images photographed on this camera are r ecorded to a folder . Y ou cannot choose in which folder to store images. The [100] folder is created when you have photographed [...]

- 72 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Erases one image at a time. Note, however , that images cannot be erased when they are protected ( ➲ Page 76) or the SmartMedia™ is write- protected ( ➲ Page 32). Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. When [ ] is selected, the last im[...]

- 73 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T o continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. Memo • When [ PROTECT ] is displayed on the LCD monitor , cancel the protection ( ➲ Page 76). • If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing [...]

- 74 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Erases all images within the currently selected folder . For details on folders, see “Selecting the Folder to Play Back” ( ➲ Page 70). Note, however , that images cannot be erased when they are protected ( ➲ Page 76) or when the Sma[...]

- 75 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Formatting erases all images currently recor ded on the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. Protected images ( ➲ Page 76) are also erased. SmartMedia™ cannot be formatted if it is write-protected ( ➲ Page 32). IMPORTANT • The Smart[...]

- 76 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready This feature pr events images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™, regardless of whether they ar e protected or not. • T o protect the entire SmartMedia™, see “Write Protection” ( ➲[...]

- 77 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Use the or buttons to select [PROTECT] and press the button. The PROTECT menu is displayed. Use the or buttons to select the desired image to protect, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the image to be protected, and [ ] is displayed un[...]

- 78 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”. Use the or buttons to select the image to unprotect, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the images whose protection is to be r emoved, and [ ] under the image [...]

- 79 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) This feature allows you to set up the envir onment 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: L[...]

- 80 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) Press the button. The tab menu is displayed. ☞ How to set the time ➲ Page 81 Use the or buttons to change the setting in the tab menu, and press the ENTER button. T o cancel changin[...]

- 81 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) TIME Sets the date and time. Seconds cannot be set. Using the or buttons to select the item you want to set, and use the or buttons to set the value for each item. Pressing the button a[...]

- 82 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) TV (only M65) Sets the video output format. [NTSC] : NTSC video format (US, CANADA, JAP AN) [P AL] : P AL video format (EUROPE) IMAGE No. Sets whether or not to reset the image number w[...]

- 83 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) DEF AUL T Sets whether or not to return the settings (except TIME, LANGUAGE, TV (video output format) (only M65) and the LCD monitor brightness) to their defaults. [CANCEL] : Does not r[...]

- 84 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recor ded image. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button. The REC MENU or PLA Y MENU is display[...]

- 85 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display By pressing the DISP button, the LCD monitor and the on-scr een display can be tur ned on and off. ( ☞ LCD monitor display ➲ Page 34) Each press of the DISP button switches the display in the followin[...]

- 86 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T aking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (only M65) T elevision sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback. T o do this, the camera must first be connected to the TV . We recommend using the AC adapter on an indoor p[...]

- 87 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T aking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (only M65) (continued) T ake 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[...]

- 88 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T ransferring Images to a PC Y ou can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and cable set. Images recor ded on Smar tMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC car d adapter (sold separatel[...]

- 89 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready For Windows 98, Windows 2000 or W indows ME Install this driver when the USB cable is used. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the DIGIT AL terminal on the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Connect the large end of the USB cable to the USB port on[...]

- 90 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)”, and click the Next button. The next screen appears. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, check the “CD-ROM drive” check box, and click the Next button. Follow t[...]

- 91 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)”, and click the Next button. Check the “CD-ROM drive” check box, and click the Next button. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. This completes i[...]

- 92 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Installing the USB Driver (continued) For Macintosh (for MAC OS 9.0 or higher) PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 does not conform with USB Mass Storage Class. Install the USB driver provided in the CD- ROM supplied with the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Insert the [...]

- 93 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Installing the USB Driver (continued) Select “English” and click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup. After the USB setup has completed, the system will restart.[...]

- 94 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Separately Sold Accessories The following items are also available as separately sold items. ☞ Relationship between your camera and accessories ➲ “Connecting to Other Devices” (page 95) For details on these accessories, refer to the[...]

- 95 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready SmartMedia™ (provided) Floppy disk adapter PC card adapter PC Printer Software application (CD-ROM) (provided) USB cable (provided) Video cable (provided) (only M65) AC adapter (sold separately) Plug socket TV monitor (Connect only when u[...]

- 96 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T oshiba Digital Still Camera PDR-M65 SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64MB compatible (128MB: apply to the update version of the firmware) JPEG-compliant Exif V er .2.1-compliant DCF V er . 1.0-compliant Quality Mode ★★★ FINE ★★ [...]

- 97 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography Camera Body Memo • The size of the data to be recor ded varies according to the amount of detail in the subject image. So, the number of images that can be photographed after an image is recor ded decreases. Sometimes this amount decrease[...]

- 98 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready 1/2" CCD sensor (total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 (M65)/2.3 (M61) million) Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 3X zoom lens F2.8 – F3.2 f=8.2 mm – 23.3 mm (equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) Real image type zoom finder [...]

- 99 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography T ype Image memory card for digital cameras (SmartMedia TM ) T ype of memory NAND flash memory Operating voltage 3.3V Operating conditions T emperature +32 ° F (0 ° C) to +104 ° F (+40 ° C) Humidity 80% or less (no condensation) Dimensi[...]

- 100 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Specifications (continued) AC adapter (PDR-A CM1A) (sold separately) Power supply AC120V 50/60Hz Rated Input Capacity 18V A Rated Output DC5V 1.5A Operating temperature +32 ° F (0 ° C) ~ +104 ° F (+40 ° C) Storage temperature +14 ° F [...]

- 101 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography W arnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display . LCD monitor NO CARD CARD FULL NO IMAGE UNFORMA TED CARD CARD ERROR PROTECTED CARD FRAME ER[...]

- 102 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T roubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor ( ➲ Page 101) and the color of the viewfinder lamp ( ➲ Page 39). Then check the following items. Remedy Replace with new batteries. Plug the adapter back in. Change [...]

- 103 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography T roubleshooting (continued) Causes The mode dial has been changed to another setting. The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. Y ou pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. The camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode. The[...]

- 104 - Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready T roubleshooting (continued) Causes The camera is in the PC mode. Both the batteries and AC adapter are r emoved with the power still ON. Problem Nothing is displayed even through the LCD monitor is set to ON. The set date and time disappe[...]

- 105 - Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography Glossary ● 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. ● DCF (D[...]

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