Toshiba PDR-M5 Photography Modes

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Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information Getting Ready

To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button.

The camera is now ready to take photographs.

Photography Modes

Select from the following photography modes:

[1SHOT], [BURST], [MULTI] and [BULB] are modes for photographing still images.

[MOVIE] is a mode for making movies.

[1SHOT] :Regular photography, one shot at a time (default)

➲ “Taking Photographs (page 42)”

[BURST] :Continuous photography (4 images at FULL size, 16 images at HALF size)

➲ “Taking Photographs Continuously (page 54)”

[MULTI] : Continuously taking 16 photographs as a single image (FULL size only)

➲ “Multi Image Photography (page 57)”

[BULB] :Taking photographs at a longer exposure time

➲ “Long Exposure Photography (page 58)”

[MOVIE] :Making movies

➲ “Making movies (page 59)”

Photography Mode and Functions

You can combine photography modes and the various functions for extra flexibility.

The following table shows the possible combinations of photography mode functions:

Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)

1SHOT

BURST

MULTI

BULB

MOVIE

K: Possible

X : Not possible

Macro

K

K

K

K

K

Self-timer

K

X

K

K

K

Digital zoom

K

K

K

K

X

Flash

K

X

X

X

X

Photography

Mode

Contents

Main PDR-M5 ENGLISH Attention - 1 - For customers in the U.S.A. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement Attention (continued) - 2 - - 3 - Trademark Information Before Reading This Manual Conventions Used In This Manual About OS Abbreviations - 4 - Contents Preface Getting Ready Basic Photography - 5 - Contents (continued) Playing Back/Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information - 6 - Safety Precautions Indication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Exemption Clauses DANGER WARNING CAUTION DANGER - 8 - - 9 - - 10 - - 11 - - 12 - 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 - 13 - Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera - 14 - Notes On Handling Batteries About Battery Use When Not Using the Battery For A Long Time - 15 - Charging the Battery Caution when disposing a battery - 16 - Notes On Handling the AC Adapter - 17 - 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. - 19 - Accessories - 20 - Names of Parts - 21 - - 22 - Mode dial - 23 - Basic Information Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Attaching the Strap - 25 - Preparing the Battery Loading the Battery - 26 - - 27 - Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Connect the AC adapter to the camera and to the power outlet. - 28 - Battery Wear - 29 - Using the Power Outlet - 30 - About SmartMedia Notes on SmartMedia - 31 - Loading SmartMedia Slide the SmartMedia cover release knob in the direction of the arrow q to open the cover w. - 32 - Removing SmartMedia - 33 - - 34 - Write Protection Turning the Power ON/OFF - 35 - Turning the Power ON Turning the Power OFF - 36 - LCD Monitor Display 0024+1 NO CARD 99.05.10 In Playback mode ([ ]) LCD Monitor Display (continued) 10:10 AM NO IMAGE 99.05.10 W1600 H1200 How to Hold Your Camera Right Wrong - 39 - 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) - 40 - - 41 - About the Color of the Viewfinder LED - 42 - Photography (Auto Photography) Using the Viewfinder - 43 - Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Using the LCD Monitor - 44 - Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) - 45 - Setting the Image Size and Quality - 46 - Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) - 47 - Compose the picture using the Zoom key. Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. Page 39 Zoom Photography - 48 - Digital Zoom Photography - 49 - Close-up Photography (Macro approximately Photography) Photography Using the Self-timer (Self-timer Photography) - 50 - - 51 - Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography) Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) - 52 - - 53 - Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) - 54 - Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) - 55 - Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued) Press the or buttons to verify the image. Use the or buttons to select the recording method. - 56 - 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) - 57 - 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) - 58 - 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 - 59 - - 60 - Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) - 61 - - 62 - W.B. (White Balance) E.V. (Exposure Compensation) - 63 - Effective Subjects and Set Values A.V. (Aperture value selection) - 64 - AREA (AF/AE area) - 65 - Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) - 66 - To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button. Photography Modes Photography Mode and Functions - 67 - PREVIEW ISO SHARPNESS - 68 - BULB SELF TIMER LCD - 69 - Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) - 70 - Playing Back Movies - 71 - Playing Back Movies (continued) - 72 - To play back another movie, press the ENTER button. The LCD monitor returns to the thumbnail display. - 73 - Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) - 74 - Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) - 75 - Auto Playback (Slideshow) - 76 - Playback of Multi Image Pictures - 77 - Reducing the Image Size (Resize) - 78 - Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) - 79 - Compressing Images (Quality) - 80 - Compressing Images (Quality) (continued) - 81 - Copying Images Copying Images (continued) - 82 - 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 - 85 - About Folder Names Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued) Erasing Images (Erase Frame) - 86 - Erasing Images (Erase Frame) - 87 - To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. - 88 - Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) - 89 - Formatting the SmartMedia Protecting Images - 90 - This feature prevents images from being erased. The PLAY MENU is displayed. Protecting an Image - 91 - Protecting Images (continued) - 92 - Removing the Protection - 93 - Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) - 94 - AUTO-OFF - 95 - SOUND TIME Select [SET] and press the ENTER button. LANGUAGE - 96 - SCREEN IMAGE number About Still Image Numbers and Folder Numbers - 97 - About Image Numbers and Folders DEFAULT - 98 - Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness - 99 - DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display 99.05.10 * * - 100 - Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV - 101 - Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued) Take photographs or play them back. - 102 - Transferring Images to a PC Using SmartMedia on a PC - 103 - Separately Sold Accessories - 104 - Separately Sold Accessories (continued) - 105 - Connecting to Other Devices PDR-M5 - 106 - Specifications - 107 - - 108 - - 109 - - 110 - Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor - 111 - Troubleshooting - 112 - Troubleshooting (continued) - 113 - Troubleshooting (continued) - 114 - Glossary - 115 - Customer Support Warranty Card Customer Support Demo Mode - 116 - How to enter the Demo Mode How to return to the Normal Mode TOSHIBA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA