Main
PDR-M5
ENGLISH
Attention
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For customers in the U.S.A.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
Attention (continued)
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Trademark Information
Before Reading This Manual
Conventions Used In This Manual
About OS Abbreviations
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Contents
Preface
Getting Ready
Basic Photography
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Contents (continued)
Playing Back/Erasing Images
Other Applications
Additional Information
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Safety Precautions
Indication definitions
Graphic symbol definitions
Exemption Clauses
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
DANGER
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Using Your Camera Correctly
Notes On Handling Your Camera
Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places:
Do not expose the camera to sand.
Notes On Condensation
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Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera
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Notes On Handling Batteries
About Battery Use
When Not Using the Battery For A Long Time
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Charging the Battery
Caution when disposing a battery
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Notes On Handling the AC Adapter
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Features
Photography interval of
second Replay interval of
seconds
X zoom lens USB interface compatible
The Function Map
It is suggested that you look at the function map, below before using the PDR-M5.
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Accessories
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Names of Parts
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Mode dial
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Basic
Information
Photography Playing Back/
Erasing Images Other
Attaching the Strap
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Preparing the Battery
Loading the Battery
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Removing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Connect the AC adapter to the camera and to the power outlet.
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Battery Wear
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Using the Power Outlet
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About SmartMedia
Notes on SmartMedia
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Loading SmartMedia
Slide the SmartMedia cover release knob in the direction of the arrow q to open the cover w.
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Removing SmartMedia
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Write Protection
Turning the Power ON/OFF
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Turning the Power ON
Turning the Power OFF
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LCD Monitor Display
0024+1
NO CARD
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In Playback mode ([ ])
LCD Monitor Display (continued)
10:10
AM
NO IMAGE 99.05.10
W1600 H1200
How to Hold Your Camera
Right
Wrong
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How to Press the Shutter Button
Press the shutter button down half way q.
Press the shutter button down fully w.
How to Press the Shutter Button (continued)
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About the Color of the Viewfinder LED
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Photography (Auto Photography)
Using the Viewfinder
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Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)
Using the LCD Monitor
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Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)
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Setting the Image Size and Quality
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Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued)
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Compose the picture using the Zoom key.
Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. Page 39
Zoom Photography
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Digital Zoom Photography
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Close-up Photography (Macro approximately Photography)
Photography Using the Self-timer (Self-timer Photography)
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Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography)
Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued)
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Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued)
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued)
Press the or buttons to verify the image.
Use the or buttons to select the recording method.
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued)
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC] and press the ENTER button.
The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs.
Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography)
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Set the photography mode to [MULTI].
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. Page 39
Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)
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Set the photography mode to [BULB].
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. Page 39
Making Movies
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Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)
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W.B. (White Balance)
E.V. (Exposure Compensation)
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Effective Subjects and Set Values
A.V. (Aperture value selection)
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AREA (AF/AE area)
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Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU)
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To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button.
Photography Modes
Photography Mode and Functions
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PREVIEW
ISO
SHARPNESS
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BULB
SELF TIMER
LCD
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Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)
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Playing Back Movies
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Playing Back Movies (continued)
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To play back another movie, press the ENTER button.
The LCD monitor returns to the thumbnail display.
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Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)
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Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display)
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Auto Playback (Slideshow)
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Playback of Multi Image Pictures
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize)
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued)
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Compressing Images (Quality)
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Compressing Images (Quality) (continued)
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Copying Images
Copying Images (continued)
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Use the or buttons to select the desired image, and press the ENTER button.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.
Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to.
Selecting the Folder to Play Back
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About Folder Names
Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued)
Erasing Images (Erase Frame)
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Erasing Images (Erase Frame)
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To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2.
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Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All)
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Formatting the SmartMedia
Protecting Images
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This feature prevents images from being erased.
The PLAY MENU is displayed.
Protecting an Image
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Protecting Images (continued)
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Removing the Protection
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Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode)
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AUTO-OFF
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SOUND
TIME
Select [SET] and press the ENTER button.
LANGUAGE
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SCREEN
IMAGE number
About Still Image Numbers and Folder Numbers
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About Image Numbers and Folders
DEFAULT
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness
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DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display
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Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV
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Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued)
Take photographs or play them back.
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Transferring Images to a PC
Using SmartMedia on a PC
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Separately Sold Accessories
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Separately Sold Accessories (continued)
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Connecting to Other Devices
PDR-M5
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Specifications
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Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Glossary
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Customer Support
Warranty Card
Customer Support
Demo Mode
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How to enter the Demo Mode
How to return to the Normal Mode
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