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Toshiba PDR-M81 Instruction Manual
142 pages 3.77 Mb
3 PDR-M81ENGLISH- 1 -For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Statement NOTE 5 Attention6 Attention (continued)- 2 -CAUTION TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. For customers in Canada CAUTION - 3 - 7 Before Reading This ManualConventions Used In This Manual - 4 - 8 The Function MapSTEP1 Taking photographs. (P. 41) STEP2 Leaving camera settings up to your camera. (P. 46) STEP3 Utilizing the various photography modes. STEP4 Setting the modes in more detail to make your photographs turn out more as you intended. Read these pages first. Lets learn about basic operation. Taking photographs. 9 The Function Map (continued)Loading images on a personal computerSTEP1 Lets play back some images. (P. 80) STEP2 You can also do this Erasing imagesSelecting the various ways to play back images. STEP1 Erasing Images (P. 87) STEP2 Other ways to erase images Playing back your photographed images Setting the basic camera settings- 6 - Preface Getting Ready Taking Photographs 10 ContentsThe name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M81. 11 Contents (continued)- 7 -The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M81. Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information - 8 - 12 Safety PrecautionsIndication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Exemption Clauses 13 DANGER14 WARNINGWARNING15 WARNING16 CAUTION CAUTION17 CAUTION18 Using Your Camera Correctly23 Accessories24 Names of Parts28 Attaching the Shoulder StrapPass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap attachment on the camera. Pass the shoulder strap through the loop and pull. - 25 - Loading the Batteries 29 Installing the batteries- 26 - 30 Installing the batteries (continued)Close the battery cover, slide it 1, and lock 2.Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Removing the BatteriesReverse the procedure for Loading the Batteries and remove the batteries. - 27 - 31 Installing the batteries (continued)Remaining Battery PowerStatus Display Battery WearLCD Monitor - 28 -Insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the camera. Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet. 32 Using the Power Outlet34 About SmartMedia39 LCD Monitor Display (during photography)42 Turning the Power On/Off43 How to Hold Your Camera44 How to Press the Shutter ButtonPress the shutter button down halfway 1. Press the shutter button down fully 2. - 41 - 45 Photography (Auto Photography)Using the ViewfinderGet ready to take the photograph. Turn the LCD monitor OFF. ( Page 117) - 42 - 46 Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture. Press the shutter button down halfway 1, and press it down fully 2. Using the LCD MonitorGet ready to take the photograph. - 43 - 47 Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. Press the shutter button down halfway 1, and press it down fully 2. 48 Setting the Image Size and Quality50 Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode)51 Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([ ] Mode)52 - 48 -Press to display option menu, press or to select options and press ENTER. - 50 - 54 [ ] SportsSelect this option to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. [ ] NightSelect this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. - 51 - 55 [ ] 16-frame multi56 Zoom PhotographyWide Tele Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Compose the picture using the Zoom switch key. - 53 - 57 Zoom Photography (continued)Digital Zoom Photography - 54 - 58 Changing the FocusSet the mode dial to [ ] [ ] or [ ]. Press the FOCUS button. - 55 -2 seconds Compose the picture. 59 Self-timer Photography[No display] setting OFF [ 10s] 10 seconds [ 2s] - 56 - 60 Photography Using the Flash)[ No display] Auto Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. (Compose the picture.[ ] Red-eye forced flash * [ ] Forced flash [ ] Suppressed flash - 57 - 61 Photography Using the Flash (continued)[ No display ] Auto [ ] Red-Eye Forced Flash [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Suppressed Flash - 58 - 62 Manual Settings66 Photography in the Program Mode : possible X : not possible) O ( Pressing ENTER selects the setting. The camera is ready to take photographs. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Page 40The camera takes the picture. - 63 - 67 Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode69 Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode71 Photography in the Full Manual Mode72 Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)73 Exposure Compensation75 Taking Shots With the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography)76 Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)79 Making Movies- 75 -To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again. - 76 - 80 Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU)Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Use or to select the desired item 1 and press . Use or to select the desired setting from the tab menu 2, and press - 77 - 81 PREVIEWCOLORTo quit the RECORDING MENU, press the MENU button. - 78 - 82 ISO [ ]83 SHARPNESSCONTRAST DIGITAL ZOOM LCD 84 Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)Press or to move forward and reverse. - 81 - 85 Playing Back Movies87 Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display)Use , , or to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. - 84 - 88 Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)To return to the regular display, press ENTER. Use or to select the frame you want to enlarge. Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. (Zoom switch Page 21) Use , , or to select the area to enlarge. - 85 - 89 Auto Playback (Slideshow)Use or to select [SLIDE SHOW] and press . To quit the slideshow, press ENTER. - 86 - 90 Playback of Multi Image PicturesUse or to select the images photographed in the multi photography mode. Press the Zoom switch ( Page 21) towards T to begin playback. 91 Erasing Images (Erase Frame)93 Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders)95 Formatting the SmartMedia96 About Folders98 Reducing the Image Size (Resize)100 Compressing Images (Quality)102 Copying Images106 Print Information110 Protecting ImagesThe PLAYBACK MENU is displayed. This feature prevents images from being erased. Protecting an ImageThe last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. - 107 - 111 Protecting Images (continued)Use or to select [PROTECT] and press .The PROTECT menu is displayed. Use or to select the desired image to protect, and press ENTER. - 108 - 112 Protecting Images (continued)Removing the ProtectionMemo It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback. Carry out step 5 in Protecting An Image ( Page 107). - 109 -Use or to select the item you want to set. 113 Basic Settings ( mode)- 110 - Use or to change the setting in the tab menu, and press ENTER. To quit the SETUP MENU, change the mode dial setting. 114 AUTO POWER OFF115 SOUNDTIME & DATEUsing or to select the item you want to set, and use or to set the value for each item. Select [OK] and press ENTER. - 112 - 116 OSD LANGUAGEVIDEO OUT QUALITY 118 SYSTEM INFO.119 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness120 Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Playback Mode)Press or to select the image. Press the display/info button.Standard Detailed information Image onlyHistogram - 117 - 121 Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Photography Mode)<OSD full display> <OSD display off> <LCD monitor off> This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the display/info button.Each press of the display/info button switches the display format as follows: OSD full display LCD monitor off OSD display off - 118 - 122 Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED123 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TVPC/AV terminal Connect the plug of the AV cable (provided) to the PC/AV terminal on the camera. Connect the plug of the AV cable to the video input terminal on the TV. - 120 - 124 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued)Take photographs or play them back.Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor. How to play back images Page 80 - 121 - 125 Transferring Images to a PCUsing SmartMedia on a PC - 122 - 126 Separately Sold Accessories127 Connecting to Other Devices128 Specifications132 Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor134 Troubleshooting137 Glossary
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