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Toshiba PDR-T10 manual

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    INSTR UCTION MANU AL DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA PDR-T10 In the space provided belo w , please record the model and Serial No. of your camer a. Model No . PDR-T10 Serial No . Please retain this inf or mation f or future reference . T o ensure that you use the T oshiba PDR-T10 Digital Still Camera saf ely and correctly , read this Instr uction Manual care[...]

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    1 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 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 acce[...]

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    2 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information CAUTION If you modify the camer a in any wa y , without getting appro val from T oshiba Corporation, your camer a may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations ma y cause the FCC to void y our right to use the modifie[...]

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    3 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Thank you f or purchasing the T oshiba PDR-T10 Digital Still Camera. T o ensure that you use this camer a safely and correctly , read this Instruction Manual carefully before y ou star t using the camera. Once y ou have finished [...]

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    4 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Notes on Software This Instruction Manual describes how to install the supplied software and a brief explanation of ho w to use the Software Application. See the help file of Softw are Application f or detailed explanation. This [...]

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    5 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready This indicates the existence of an imminent hazard that death or catastrophic bodily injur y* 1 ma y result from improper use. This indicates the e xistence of a hazard that death or catastrophic bodily injur y* 1 ma y result fro[...]

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    6 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information 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 b ur [...]

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    7 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Do not allow metallic objects or other flammable foreign matter inside the camera. This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do not insert and store f oreign objects in the battery compar tment, terminal, other holes or openings[...]

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    8 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information CA UTION Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inser ting the batteries with polarities inverted might cause fire and injur y , or damage the surrounding areas. Do not fire the[...]

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    9 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready CA UTION Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. If the LCD monitor is impacted, the glass on the screen ma y be broken and internal fluid may leak. If the internal fluid enters your ey es or comes into contact with your body o[...]

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    10 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Preface ■ Attention ............................................... 1 ■ Bef ore Reading This Manual ................ 3 ■ Notes on Software ................................ 4 ■ Safety Precautions .........................[...]

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    11 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Notes On Handling Y our Camera When you use y our camera, carefully read and strictly obser ve the Saf ety Precautions from page 5 onwards and the notes described below . A void using or storing the camera in the following place[...]

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    12 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Notes on Batteries Batteries T o extend the use of the camer a, we strongly recommend that you only use the f ollowing types of batteries: • AA Nick el batter y (not rechargeable): ZR6G (T oshiba “GigaEnergy”) • AA Nick [...]

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    13 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Notes on Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified A C adapter (sold separately). Using a different A C adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the A C adapter , carefully read and strictly ob[...]

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    14 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Notes on SD card In this camera, the SD memory card is used for the storage medium. In this instruction manual, the SD memor y card is called “SD card”. P ay attention to the f ollowing notes on handling the supplied SD card[...]

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    15 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Important In this camera, all input operations other than oper ations of the POWER s witch and shutter button are perf ormed on the touch panel. The use of a touch panel improv e operability , and also results in a neater design[...]

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    16 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Flash ➲ P . 28 Battery/SD card co ver Battery ➲ P . 18 SD card ➲ P . 20 Lens Face Plate ➲ P . 17 Strap attachment Attach the strap as shown on the illustration. Self-timer Lamp ➲ P . 30 T ouch panel ➲ P .15 [ ] Menu [...]

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    17 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 With the camera, the f ace plate can be replaced as desired. V arious types of face plates are av ailable f or purchase. Be careful not to drop the camera when replacing the f ace plate. Detaching the F[...]

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    18 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Important 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 This camera uses two siz e AA batter ies . Manganese batteries cannot be used. Before loading the batteries , be sure to read “ Notes on Batteries ” on page 12. Loading the Batteries • When an AC ad[...]

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    19 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 1 2 3 If you use the A C adapter (sold separately) in a room with a pow er outlet, you can take photographs f or an extended period of time. This also pre vents unsuccessful photogr aphy or f ailed transfer of data to a PC due t[...]

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    20 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information 1 2 1 2 2 4 1 Inserting and Removing the SD card • For details on handling the SD card, be sure to read page 14. • Before y ou inser t or remov e the SD card, be sure to tur n the camera off . If the SD card is inserted or r[...]

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    21 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Important 1 2 T urning the Power ON[...]

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    22 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information When you use the camera f or the first time or if you ha ve left the camera without the batteries loaded, set the date and time. 1 T ouch the menu key [ ]. Menu icon is display ed. T o exit from the men u, touch the menu ke y [ [...]

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    23 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Important There are two methods of s witching between photograp y mode and play mode . Using the Mode Key Whenever the mode key is touched, photography mode and play mode switches . Using T ouch Sensor / Auto Mode Switch Functio[...]

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    24 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Connecting to the PC 4 3[...]

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    25 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Memo 001 2 001 2 Self-timer icon ➲ P .30 Flash icon ➲ P .28 Scene mode icon ➲ P .26 P ossible number of shots Remaining battery display ➲ P .18 Recording mode icon Zoom icon (x2, x4) ➲ P .31 001 2 001 2 T aking Photogr[...]

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    26 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Connecting to the PC Memo 1 T ouch the display key [ ] The photograph inf ormation is display ed. With the default setting, the inf or mation is displa yed, so this operation is unnecessary . 2 T ouch the scene mode icon [ ]. A list of scene mode se[...]

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    27 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready About Scene Mode The scene mode has the follo wing 6 options. [ ] Auto Default setting. No special setting is necessar y . A vailable flash: All [ ] Macro Select this option to take photog raphs in a distance of 20cm to 40cm. A [...]

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    28 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Connecting to the PC 1 T ouch the display key [ ] The photograph inf ormation is display ed. With the default setting, the inf or mation is displa yed, so this operation is unnecessary . 2 T ouch the flash icon [ ]. A list of flash selection icons a[...]

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    29 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Setting the Flash (continued) About Flash The flash has the follo wing 6 options. [ ] Auto A default setting. The flash fires automatically according to the photog raphy conditions . [ ] Suppressed Flash The flash does not fire.[...]

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    30 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Connecting to the PC 001 2 001 2 01 2 001 2 001 2 01 2 001 2 001 2 Self-timer Photography When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically tak es a picture after 10 or 2 seconds. (P ossible to change according to the set time) In the photograph[...]

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    31 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 01 2 001 2 001 2 01 2 001 2 001 2 001 2 001 2 01 2 001 2 001 2 Digital Zoom Photography This function enlarges the center of the screen and takes photog raphs in the digital zoom mode with an increased f ocal distance. The pictu[...]

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    32 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information Connecting to the PC White balance Color ISO sensitivity Exposure Changing the Preset Conditions of Recording menu Establish the photog raphy settings. Color, ISO sensitivity , exposure compensation and white balance returns to its default setting w[...]

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    33 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready LCD brightness Previe w White balance Picture quality Changing the Preset Conditions of Recording menu (continued) Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed te xt (black char acters on white paper) • Backlit portraits ?[...]

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    34 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Erase icon ➲ P . 36 Frame No. Folder No. Thumbnail icon ➲ P . 35 Remaining battery display ➲ P . 18 Play mode icon Playing 1 Load the batteries and insert the SD card into the camera, and turn the power ON. The photography[...]

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    35 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Six images are shown on one screen. This is called the thumbnail displa y . Use the thumbnail displa y to find the desired images quickly from many images. In the play mode... ☞ [...]

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    36 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Y ou can erase the photographed images. In the play mode... ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 1 T ouch the display key [ ]. The play inf ormation screen is display ed. With the def ault setting, the information i[...]

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    37 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Zoom Play[...]

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    38 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Establish the Pla y settings. Settings other than the slide show are not canceled e v en when the power is turned off or the A uto power off is activated. The slide sho w is canceled when to power is turned OFF . 1 T ouch the me[...]

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    39 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Changing Settings of Play Menu (continued) Display Change Y ou can switch the inf or mation display ed at the bottom of the play menu. [ ] : Displays the date and time of the photogr aph taken. [ ] : Displays the number of f old[...]

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    40 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Memo Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) 1 T ouch the [Set] icon at the center of the screen. The images in the SD card will be display ed as thumbnails. The number of prints are display ed in each image. 3 Decide the numb[...]

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    41 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready T o install the software contained in the supplied CD-R OM, your personal computer must conf or m to the system requirements in the table belo w . Check the f ollowing items before you install the softw are. Minimum System Requi[...]

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    42 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Installing the Image V iewing Software Install the “ Image Exper t ” softw are into your personal computer to view images . <For Windows> Applicable OS : Windows 98/2000/Me/XP 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-R[...]

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    43 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Installing the USB driver The USB driver must be installed when connecting the supplied USB cab le to the personal computer f or the first time. P ay attention to the direction of the terminal when connecting the USB cable . <[...]

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    44 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Important T ransferring the Camera ’ s Images to the Computer Launch the image viewing softw are “ Image Expert ” and transf er the camera ’ s images to the computer . • The data may be damaged if the camer a ’ s po [...]

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    45 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready T ransferring the Camera ’ s Images to the Computer (continued) <For Macintosh> If Image Expert is not yet installed, first install it. ☞ Installing the Image Viewing Softw are ➲ page 42 1 Connect the computer and ca[...]

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    46 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Changing the Basic Settings of the Camera T ouch [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the items and to display one at a time . The items on the setup menu are as f ollows: Reset Set whether or not to return the settings to their origina[...]

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    47 Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready Change the Basic Settings of the Camera (continued) Date & time set Set the time and date. F or Date & Time , see “ Setting the date and time ” on page 22. Sound When you touch the k ey or icon, set the operating sou[...]

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    48 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Important Formatting the SD card F or matting (Initializing) the SD card. In the setup menu... ☞ Changing the Basic Settings of the Camera ➲ page 46. 3 T ouch [Y es]. If you do not wish to f or mat, touch [ Y es ]. If you to[...]

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    Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 49 Specifications Model name PDR-T10 Pickup elements 1/2.7” CCD sensor (total number of pixels: appro x. 2.01million) Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 Lens Single focus lens F3.1/F8 F ocal length f=5.96mm (equivalent to [...]

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    50 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Separately Sold Accessories The A C adapter and the face plate are av ailable as separately sold accessories. The use of the separately sold accessories will increase your con venience and enjo yment when using the camera. T ake[...]

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    Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 51 W arning Messages The f ollowing warning messages are display ed on the LCD monitor . <During Photography mode> <During Play Mode> Message No card Card full Card error Card protected Card unformatted Full Folder erro[...]

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    52 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Q&A The follo wing are some frequently asked questions. Q: When I press the shutter button, the picture is not taken immedi- ately . Why is this? A: Are you using the “half-shutter” function (half-pressing the shutter b [...]

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    Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 53 Q&A (continued) Q: I want to send at photo as an e-mail attachment. How can I reduce its size? A: When sending photos as e-mail attachments, the image (file) size should not be too large. Use the included image viewing progr[...]

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    54 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information First check the w ar ning displa yed on the LCD monitor ( ➲ page 51) and the Indicator ( ➲ page 16). Then check the f ollowing items. T roubleshooting See page 18 19 12 18 12 12 _ 18 20 20 36 14 20 48 20 47 Remedy Replace wi[...]

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    Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 55 T roubleshooting (continued) See page 28 28 26 28 11 27 14 39 14 22 Remedy Set the flash other than suppressed Flash mode. W ait until charging is completed bef ore pressing the shutter button. The scene mode is set to auto or t[...]

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    56 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information[...]

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    Other Applications Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Additional Information Connecting to the PC Getting Ready 57 Index Alphabetic order AC Adapter ....................................... 13, 19 Auto F ocus ............................................. 24 Auto Pla y mode ................................. 23,46 Auto P ower OFF ..............[...]