Toshiba PDR-M70 manual

MODE D’EMPLOI INSTR UCTION MANU AL DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA PDR-M70[...]

INSTR UCTION MANU AL DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA T o ensure that you use the T oshiba PDR-M70 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-M70 ENGLISH In the space provided below , please recor[...]

- 1 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions For customers in the U .S.A. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M70 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow[...]

- 2 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions CA UTION 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 th[...]

- 3 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Thank you for purchasing the T oshiba PDR-M70 Digital Still Camera. T o ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly , read this Instruction Manual carefully befor e you star t using the camera. Once you have [...]

- 4 - Getting Ready T aking 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-M70, by using the settings pr ovided by the camera itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your particular photographic requirements. In [...]

- 5 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Loading images on a personal computer Loading Images on a Personal Computer (P. 123), separate “Personal Computer Interface User’s Manual” STEP1 – Let’s play back some images. (P. 80) STEP2 – Selecting the[...]

- 6 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preface ■ Attention ............................................................................ 1 ■ Before Reading This Manual ............................................ 3 ■ The Function Map .................[...]

- 7 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions ■ Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) .................................................... 76 PREVIEW ......................................................................... 77 COLOR ..................[...]

- 8 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions Indication definitions Read these safety precautions car efully before using the PDR-M70. These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will pr event har m and damage t[...]

- 9 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (continued) Do not heat, disassemble or throw the battery into fire or water . Doing might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fir e or major injury . Do not strike the battery with[...]

- 10 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (contin ued) Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remove the battery and AC adapter . Continued use in this stat[...]

- 11 - Getting Ready T aking 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 pur chase, or please contac[...]

- 12 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (contin ued) 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[...]

- 13 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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 anyone’s eyes. This might cause temporary damage to the person?[...]

- 14 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Y our Camera Correctl y Notes On Handling Y our Camera When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly obser ve the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwar ds and the notes described below . ● A void using[...]

- 15 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions ● Carrying Out Maintenance on Y our Camera • T o prevent the lens, surface of the LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched, blow of f any dust on these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft[...]

- 16 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Notes On Handling Batteries The PDR-M70 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT2). (PDR-BT1 can also be used.) (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as the “battery”.) Other batteries cannot be u[...]

- 17 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions • When the battery is not in use, be sure to remove it fr om the camera body or battery charger (sold separately). If the battery is left attached to the camera body or battery charger , a minute current will flow [...]

- 18 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Y our Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling the A C Adapter Be sure to use only the AC adapter pr ovided with your camera. Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you u[...]

- 19 - Getting Ready T aking 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. Lithium-ion battery pack (1) SmartMedia™ (16MB, 3.3V) (1) Shoulder strap (1) USB cable (1) Software application (CD-ROM[...]

- 20 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Mode dial For enlarged view ( P . 22) Shutter button Flash control sensor Lens Viewfinder window Flash Shoulder strap attachment Terminal cover • PC/AV terminal • DC IN 5V terminal Adapter ring attachment Power s[...]

- 21 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of P ar ts (continued) Function button Viewfinder Viewfinder LED LCD monitor MENU button T ripod mount Shoulder strap attachment Smar tMedia™ cov er macro/info button Erase button Speaker MODE button Battery [...]

- 22 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of P ar ts (continued) Mode dial SET-UP mode ( P. 113) Sets basic camera settings (AUTO POWER OFF, SOUND, TIME & DATE, OSD LANGUAGE, VIDEO OUT, FRAME NUMBER, RESET). Voice recorder mode ( P. 110) Records an[...]

- 23 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of P ar ts (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 t[...]

- 24 - Getting Ready T aking 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. T o prevent your camera from dr opping during photography , hang the shoulder strap around your neck. Attach the shoulder str[...]

- 25 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions F astener Pass the leading end thr ough the fastener and pull tight. Attach the shoulder strap in the same wa y on the shoulder strap attachment fitting on the opposite side of the camera. Attaching the Shoulder Stra[...]

- 26 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preparing the Battery This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT2). (PDR-BT1 can also be used.) Other batteries cannot be used. For details on handling batteries, be sure to r ead page 16. Loading the Batter[...]

- 27 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preparing the Battery (continued) Load the battery in the battery compartment making sure that it is loaded in the correct direction as shown in the figure on the right. Insert the terminal (metal-colored part) first[...]

- 28 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preparing the Battery (continued) Charging the Battery When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use. The following descri[...]

- 29 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preparing the Battery (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 115). • The battery can be ch[...]

- 30 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions If you use the AC adapter provided with the camera 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 [...]

- 31 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About Smar tMedia™ “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™ ar e not erased. Smar tM[...]

- 32 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions • 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 electri[...]

- 33 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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 n[...]

- 34 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Open the SmartMedia™ cover . Hold the SmartMedia™ firmly with your finger s and pull the SmartMedia™ out of the camera. Close the SmartMedia™ cover .[...]

- 35 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Write Pr otection 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 fro[...]

- 36 - Getting Ready T aking 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 curr ent settings. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessar y even if it is set to OFF . For details on the [ ] playba[...]

- 37 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions In [ ] and [ ] mode Manual photogr ap y Shutter speed Aper ture Histogram* P ossible number of shots (at currently pr eset size and quality) Mode dial setting F ocus area (when shutter button is pressed down half way[...]

- 38 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions LCD Monitor Displa y (during photography) (contin ued) In [ ] mode 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 pho[...]

- 39 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T urning the P ower ON Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. ( ➲ Pa g e 32) Set the P ower switch to [ON]. When the camera is turned ON, set the mode dial to the desired mode. In the photography mod[...]

- 40 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Ho w to Hold Y our 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 fi[...]

- 41 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Press down half wa y . Press down fully . 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 [...]

- 42 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions How to Press the Shutter Button (contin ued) Memo • If the shutter button is pressed down fully and held, photographs cannot be taken until AF and AE ar e locked. • The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens [...]

- 43 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y (A uto Photograph y) 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 . Ther e ar[...]

- 44 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y (Auto Photograph y) (continued) Look through the vie wfinder to compose the picture . Press the shutter button do wn half way 1 , and press it down full y 2 . • Pressing the shutter button down half wa[...]

- 45 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography (A uto Photograph y) (continued) Press down half wa y . Press down fully . 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 m[...]

- 46 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Setting the Image Size and 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 r emaining amoun[...]

- 47 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) T ake the photograph. ☞ For details on how to take photographs ➲ Photograph Memo • T o make the image smaller , it is more effective to r educe the size 1 and then[...]

- 48 - Getting Ready T aking 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 photographic conditions. Th[...]

- 49 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in the [ ] Mode Select this option to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press or to select [ ] while vie wing the LCD monitor . [ ] in the LCD monit[...]

- 50 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Select this option to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press or to select [ ] while viewing the LCD monitor . [ ] in the LCD monitor is displayed in green. Compose the pict[...]

- 51 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in the [ ] Mode Select this option to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press or to select [ ] while viewing the LCD monitor . [ ] in the LCD monitor is displayed[...]

- 52 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in the [ ] Mode Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press or to select [ ] while vie wing the LCD monitor . [ ] in t[...]

- 53 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in the [ ] Mode (36-frame m ulti photograph y) This mode takes 36 shots continuously at 0.07 second intervals (15 frames/second). The 36 photographed images are saved as one image (FULL size: 2048[...]

- 54 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots up to three times the size or wide-angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. Y ou can also enlarge the center of the scr een and take photographs in[...]

- 55 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Zoom Photograph y (contin ued) Digital Zoom Photography Set digital zoom as follows. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use or to select [DIGIT AL ZOOM] and press . 3 Use or to select [APPROVED] and press ENTER. 4 Press the [...]

- 56 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Close-up Photograph y (Macro Photograph y) The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 9 cm (0.3 ft) (WIDE side setting) to 80 cm (2.6 ft). This camera cannot focus on subjects with[...]

- 57 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions When the self-timer is used, the shutter automatically closes after the preset time (two or ten seconds). Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the self-timer button while viewing the status displa y area.[...]

- 58 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y 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 con[...]

- 59 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions [ ] 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. [ ] Red-Eye A uto[...]

- 60 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y Using the Flash (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 [...]

- 61 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs Continuousl y In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.8 second intervals (five images per 4 seconds). The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuou[...]

- 62 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs Continuously (contin ued) Press or to verify the ima g e. Y ou will be allowed to choose which image to save befor e it is recor ded to the Smar tMedia™. The number of photographs stored in the [...]

- 63 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs Continuousl y (continued) Use to select [ ] and press ENTER. The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs. Memo • Y ou can also carry out steps 5 and 6 while ve[...]

- 64 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recor ded. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half wa y , and press it down fully . ➲ P age 41 Photography begins. The maxi[...]

- 65 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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-focu[...]

- 66 - Getting Ready T aking 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 [...]

- 67 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y in the Shutter speed-priority Mode (continued) Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half wa y , and press it down fully . ➲ Page 41 Memo • When the shutter speed is set to a speed of 1 [...]

- 68 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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 tion o[...]

- 69 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Exposure Compensation Exposure Setting V alue 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[...]

- 70 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Exposure Compensation (contin ued) Effective Subjects and Set V alues ● Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5) • Backlit portraits (+0.6 to +1.5) • V ery [...]

- 71 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The exposure is automatically switched in thr ee stages (–0.3/0/+0.3) when taking photographs. Set the mode dial to either of [ ] or [ ]. Press the MODE button, and select AEB photograph y . Each press of the MODE [...]

- 72 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Y ou can manually adjust settings such as white balance, AF/AE ar ea (auto-focus/ exposure positions), focus (focal distance) and external flash setting (in [ ] mode only), and take photographs at these settings. Set[...]

- 73 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Manual Settings (contin ued) Press or to select the setting item. Press , press or to select options and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER fixes the setting. T o cancel, press . ☞ [W .B.] White balance ➲ Page 74 [...]

- 74 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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 s[...]

- 75 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Manual Settings (contin ued) Focus (FOCUS) Sets the focusing method. [AF] : Automatically adjusts the focus. (default) [ ] : Fixes the focus at infinity . Strobe (FLASH) Change this setting when an external fla[...]

- 76 - Getting Ready T aking 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 one of [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. [...]

- 77 - Getting Ready T aking 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 photographe[...]

- 78 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (contin ued) ISO Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recor ded. W arning: Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher set[...]

- 79 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) DIGIT AL ZOOM Enlarges the center of the screen and takes photographs with appar ent effect that the focal distance is set to twice the distance. ☞ Zoom P[...]

- 80 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Pla ying Bac k Photographed Images (Single-Frame Pla yback) Play back photographed still images one image at a time. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last recor ded image appears on the LCD monitor . ☞ T o adjust the [...]

- 81 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Pla ying Back Mo vies Play back movies that you have recor ded. Audio can also be played back. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Movies are displayed as thumbnails on the LCD monitor . ( ➲ Page 84) ☞ T o adjust the brigh[...]

- 82 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Pla ying Back Mo vies (continued) Press . Playback of the movie begins. The user can control playback by pr essing various buttons during playback or during a pause.[...]

- 83 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions During playback During pause 2x-speed playback • 2x-speed playback is per formed for the duration that is held down. Canceling pause • After pause is cancelled, playback resumes at the last state that was active [...]

- 84 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Displa ying a List of Images (Thumbnail Displa y) Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor . This manual calls this display “thumbnail display .” This feature is useful, for example, wh[...]

- 85 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Enlarging Photographed Ima g es (Zoom Pla ybac k) Entire image Current position of enlargement Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 1.6 times or 3.2 times actual size. Images can be displayed enlarg[...]

- 86 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions A uto Pla ybac k (Slidesho w) 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 [...]

- 87 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Pla yback of Multi Ima g e Pictures Automatically plays back the 36 images photographed in the multi photography mode like an animation. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor . Use[...]

- 88 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Switc hing Displa ys/Displaying Ima g e Inf ormation This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. Y ou can switch the display to show a list of detailed information (size, [...]

- 89 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Images photographed on this camera are r ecorded to the [100TOSHI] folder in the case of still images and to the [ ] folder in the case of moving images (movies). Y ou cannot set which folder to stor e images to as y[...]

- 90 - Getting Ready T aking 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 pr otected ( ➲ Page 107) or the SmartMedia™ is write-protected ( ➲ Page 35). Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. When [[...]

- 91 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued) T o contin ue erasing images, repeat the abo ve procedure from step 2. Memo • When [PROTECTED] is displayed on the LCD monitor , cancel the pr otection ( ➲ Page 109) or re[...]

- 92 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erases images in image folders currently r ecorded to the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. There are two ways of erasing images, by individual folders or by all folders (still images only). Note: Images cannot be[...]

- 93 - Getting Ready T aking 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 still image folders. The images or folders are erased, and the camera r etur ns to the r[...]

- 94 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Formatting erases all images currently recor ded on the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. Protected images ( ➲ Page 107) are also erased. SmartMedia™ cannot be formatted if it is write-protected ( ➲ Page 35)[...]

- 95 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Reducing the Image Size (Resiz e) Changes the size of FULL size (2048 x 1536 pixels) images to half the size (1024 x 768 pixels) in the horizontal and vertical directions, and overwrites the old FULL size image with [...]

- 96 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) Use or to select [RESIZE] and press . The RESIZE menu is displayed. If there ar e no images that can be resized, or if a movie folder is selected, a message appears on scr[...]

- 97 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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[...]

- 98 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Compressing Images (Quality) (contin ued) Use or to select [QU ALITY], and press . The SET -UP menu is displayed. If there ar e no images that can be compressed, or if a movie folder is selected, a message appears on[...]

- 99 - Getting Ready T aking 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 fr om one SmartMedia™ to another . Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor . Press [...]

- 100 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select the desired image, and press ENTER. This fixes the image to be copied, and [ ] is displayed under the image. T o cancel a selection, press ENTER again. If you want to copy two or more images, r epea[...]

- 101 - Getting Ready T aking 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. T o quit copying, select [CANCEL]. If the SmartMedia™ has insufficient memory space, [CARD FULL] appears on the[...]

- 102 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Copy Ima g es (contin ued) 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 [...]

- 103 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Inf ormation 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 t[...]

- 104 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Inf ormation (continued) Press or to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press ENTER. [SELECT] : 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[...]

- 105 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Press or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER. T o continue setting, select [CHANGE SETTINGS]. T o quit setting without creating a DPOF file, select [CANCEL]. The DPOF information file is created, and the screen r e[...]

- 106 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Memo • When the SmartMedia™ already contains a DPOF information file, the message “RECREA TE DPOF FILE?” is sometimes displayed. Note that if you select [YES], the file is overwritten, and the information of[...]

- 107 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This feature pr events images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™, regardless of whether they are pr otected or not. • T o protect the entire SmartMedia™, see “[...]

- 108 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select [PRO TECT] 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. T o [...]

- 109 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Ima g es (contin ued) Remo ving the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Pr otecting An Image”. Use or to select the image to unprotect, and press ENTER. This fixes the images whose protection is to [...]

- 110 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Recor ding/Pla ying Bac k A udio This item is for recor ding or playing back audio only . This is a handy function, for example, to record messages instead of noting them down. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The file inf[...]

- 111 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Recording/Pla ying Bac k Audio (contin ued) Button ENTER macro/info button Pressing the Zoom switch to “T” Pressing the Zoom switch to “W” During Playback Pauses playback. Fast forwards the playback file (fo[...]

- 112 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erasing Files Files can be erased in either of two ways, either one file at a time or all files at once in folder units. T o Erase One File At a Time Press or to select the file to erase . Press the erase button. Th[...]

- 113 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) Setting item 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[...]

- 114 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) Press . The tab menu is displayed. ☞ How to set the time ( ➲ Page 115) For details on how to reset the frame number ( ➲ Page 116) Use or to change the set[...]

- 115 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions YEAR MONTH DA Y Hour Minute OK CANCEL Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) SOUND Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone. [ON] (default) : Sounds the beep tone accor ding to the operating state [...]

- 116 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) OSD LANGU A GE Set the display language of menus displayed on the LCD monitor . All descriptions in this Instruction Manual are for when the display language is[...]

- 117 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) About Still Image Numbers and Folder Number s • When the image number is reset, a number starting from 0001 is assigned to an empty folder having the smallest[...]

- 118 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Basic Photographic Settings (SET -UP mode) (continued) RESET Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SETUP MENU to their defaults. The settings of TIME&DA TE, OSD LANGUAGE and VIDEO OUT cannot be chang[...]

- 119 - Getting Ready T aking 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 recor ded image. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button. Th[...]

- 120 - Getting Ready T aking 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 [Power OFF] Charging of battery is completed (with AC adapter connected). [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] Self-timer in operatio[...]

- 121 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking and Playing Bac k Photographs on a TV 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[...]

- 122 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking and Playing Bac k Photographs on a TV (continued) T ake photographs or pla y them back. Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor . ☞ How to take phot[...]

- 123 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T ransferring Images to a PC Y ou can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and USB cable. Images recor ded on Smar tMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC car [...]

- 124 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Separatel y Sold Accessories The following items are also available as separately sold items. ☞ Relationship between your camera and accessories ➲ Connecting to Other Devices (page 125) For details on these acce[...]

- 125 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Connecting to Other De vices SmartMedia™ Floppy disk adapter PC card adapter PC Printer Software application (CD-ROM) (provided) USB cable (provided) (PC/AV) AV cable (provided) (SYNC) (DC IN 5V) External flash AC[...]

- 126 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Demo Mode In the Demo Mode, you will have the ability to temporarily take/save a limited number of images without the SmartMedia™ card in place. The playback and downloading functions will be operational the same [...]

- 127 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64MB compatible JPEG-compliant Exif V er .2.1-compliant DCF V er . 1.0-compliant Quality Mode FINE ★★★ NORMAL ★★ BASIC ★ Quality mode FINE ★★★ NORMAL ★★ BASIC ?[...]

- 128 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Pickup elements Sensitivity Lens Focal length Viewfinder Auto-focus Exposure Control Aperture Shutter speed White balance Focal range Standard Macro Self-Timer Modes Flash intensity control Effective range 1/1.8” [...]

- 129 - Getting Ready T aking 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 recor ded to image data (Exif file format) A[...]

- 130 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Specifications (continued) Power supply AC230V 50Hz Rated Input Capacity 170 mA Rated Output DC5.0V 2A Operating temperature 0 ° C (+32 ° F) ~ +40 ° C (+104 ° F) Storage temperature –20 ° C (–4 ° F) ~ +70 [...]

- 131 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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 0 ° C (+32 ° F) ~ +40 ° C (+104 ° F) Humidity 80% or less ([...]

- 132 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions W arnings and Messages Display ed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display . Meaning Remaining battery power half or less No battery power lef[...]

- 133 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions W arnings and Messages Displa yed on LCD Monitor (continued) Display Meaning The maximum number of images (999 frames) that can be set is exceeded when setting DPOF setting files. No images are r ecorded to the Smar[...]

- 134 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T r oubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor ( ➲ Page 132) and the color of the viewfinder LED ( ➲ Page 120). Then check the following items. Remedy • Charge the battery . • Load a [...]

- 135 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T r oubleshooting (continued) Causes The mode dial has been changed to another setting. The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. Y ou pr essed the shutter button while the flash was charging. The camera is set to [...]

- 136 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T roubleshooting (contin ued) 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[...]

- 137 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions 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 expos[...]

- 138 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions ● SmartMedia™ Name of a recor ding medium defined by the SSFDC Forum. This recor ding medium can be used over and over again. ● Formatting T ransforming the contents of the SmartMedia™ to a recordable state.[...]

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