About the Color of the Viewfinder LED, 120 | Toshiba PDR-M70

About the Color of the Viewfinder LED

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The color of the viewfinder LED indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the LED color may differ according to the mode dial setting.

Viewfinder LED

Viewfinder LED							Meaning
							Meaning
Color	State
		[	], [		], [	] or [	] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held
	ON	half down.
	ON	[	] Standby mode
		[	] Standby mode
Green		[Power OFF] Charging of battery is completed (with AC adapter connected).

	Flashing	[	], [		], [	] or [	] Self-timer in operation at a handshake alarm	.

		[Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia™ in progress
	ON	Photographs can be taken, however, do not turn the power OFF.
	ON	[	] Accessing of SmartMedia™ in progress
		[	] Accessing of SmartMedia™ in progress
Red		[Power OFF] Charging of battery in progress (with AC Adapter connected)
	Flashing	[	], [		], [	] or [	] When the image is not in focus.


		[Power OFF] Battery error
		[Power OFF] Battery error

		• Signal processing in progress after photography
Orange	ON	• Charging of flash in progress
			(Photography is not possible.)

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Contents

Digital Still Camera PDR-M70 PDR-M70 For customers in the U.S.A FCC Statement For customers in Canada Conventions Used In This Manual Before Reading This ManualTrademark Information Indicates another page to refer to for extra information Function Map Taking photographs Function Map Playing back your photographed images Contents Contents Safety Precautions Indication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Safety Precautions Use the battery only for its originally intended purpose Do not use the camera in the bath or shower Do not touch power or TV antenna cords during a thunderstorm Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder Do not expose the camera to sand Using Your Camera CorrectlyAvoid using or storing the camera in the following places Using Your Camera Correctly Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera About Battery Use When Not Using the Battery For a Long Time Charging the Battery Using Your Camera Correctly Accessories Names of Parts Getting Ready Names of Parts Mode dial Status display Shoulder strap attachment Shoulder strap attachment fitting Tight Attaching the Shoulder StrapPass the leading end through the fastener and pull Remove the battery cover from the battery Preparing the BatteryLoading the Battery Close the battery cover 1 , and slide the battery cover Preparing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Turning the Power OFF Charging the BatterySet the Power switch to OFF Battery Wear Blinks twice Either charge, or replace with a new battery Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia About SmartMedia Open the SmartMedia cover Removing SmartMedia About SmartMedia Write Protection LCD Monitor Display during photography LCD Monitor Display during photography Mode Mode Turning the Power OFF Turning the Power ON/OFFTurning the Power on Set the Power switch to on Against the sides of your chest How to Hold Your CameraFingers Press the shutter button down fully How to Press the Shutter ButtonPress the shutter button down half way How to Press the Shutter Button Memo Photography Auto Photography Set the mode dial to Turn the LCD monitor OFF.Turning the Power on Get ready to take the photograph Using the LCD Monitor Photography Auto Photography Press the shutter button down half way 1 , and press Set the mode dial toLook at the image on the LCD monitor to compose Picture It down fully Setting the Image Size and Quality Quality Fine Jpeg compression Normal 1/7.5 Jpeg compression Take the photograph Setting the Image Size and QualityFor details on how to take photographs Photograph Taking Photographs in Mode Auto Select mode Auto Taking Photographs in the Mode LCD monitor is displayed in green Taking Photographs in the Mode Taking Photographs in the Mode Taking Photographs in the Mode Taking Photographs Shutter is opened and closed 36 times Zoom Photography Zoom Photography Digital Zoom Photography Close-up Photography Macro Photography Set the mode dial to , , or Press the macro/info buttonUsing the LCD Monitor Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture Photography Using the Self-timer Self-timer Photography Compose the picture Mode, flash photography can be selected when is selected Photography Using the FlashSet the mode dial to , or Photography Using the Flash Memo Taking Photographs Continuously Press the Mode button, and select burstFollows Mode Photography Use or to select the recording method Taking Photographs ContinuouslyPress or to verify the image Use to select and press Enter Making Movies Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded Are also possible Photography in the Aperture-priority ModeSet the mode dial to Press or to adjust the aperture value Or , and manual Set the mode dial to Press or to adjust the shutter speedSpeed Photography in the Shutter speed-priority Mode Long Exposure Photography Bulb Photography Is displayed on the LCD monitor Exposure Compensation Press or to adjust the exposureMode, exposure compensation is possible at the setting Exposure Compensation Effective Subjects and Set Values Set the mode dial to either Press the Mode button, and select AEB photography Manual setting items are displayed Other Manual SettingsSet the mode dial to or Press Enter Press , press or to select options and press Other Manual SettingsPress or to select the setting item AF/AE area Area Center default Down Left RightWhite Balance W.B Photography in incandescent light Focus Focus Strobe Flash Press Set the mode dial to one of , , or Press the Menu buttonUse To select the desired item To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Vivid color Changing the Preset Conditions Recording MenuSet the color of the image to be photographed Black and white Sharpness Contrast Digital Zoom LCD Press or to move forward and reverse Play back photographed still images one image at a time Playing Back Movies Press , , or to select the movie to play back Playing Back Movies To play back another movie, press Enter Last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Nine images are displayed simultaneously Use , , or to select the area to enlarge Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switchUse or to select the frame you want to enlarge To return to the regular display, press Enter To quit the slideshow, press Enter Auto Playback SlideshowUse or to select Slide Show and press Playback Menu is displayed Automatic playback begins Press the Zoom switch towards T to begin playbackPlayback of Multi Image Pictures Histogram StandardImage only About Folders Erasing Images Erase Frame Set the mode dial to , , , orWhen is selected, use or to select the image to be erased Press the erase button Erasing Images Erase Frame Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder/All Still Images Hold down the erase button for two seconds Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder/All Still Images Use or to select or and press To cancel resetting of image numbers, select Cancel Set the mode dial to , , , , orTo cancel formatting, select Formatting the SmartMedia Movies Images taken in the multi photography modeReducing the Image Size Resize Use or to select the image and press Enter Reducing the Image Size ResizeUse or to select Resize and press Use or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Compressing Images Quality Images taken with another camera Protected images Movies Compressing Images Quality Use or to select QUALITY, and press Copying Images Copy menu is displayed Use or to select the desired image, and press Copying Images100 Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to 101 Use or to select OK, and press Enter Image No. for copying Copy Images102 103 Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonPrint Information Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Print Information104 Set the number of prints and date Press or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter To end setting, press or to select END, and press Enter105 Select the desired operation 106 Protecting an Image This feature prevents images from being erasedProtecting Images Use or to select Protect and press Protecting Images108 Protect menu is displayed 109 Carry out in Protecting An Image 110 Recording/Playing Back AudioRecording Audio 111 Recording/Playing Back AudioPlaying Back Audio Press or to select the file Press or to select Press Enter Erasing Files112 Press or to select , and press Enter 113 Basic Photographic Settings SET-UP modeSetup Menu appears Use or to select the item you want to set To quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting Basic Photographic Settings SET-UP modeAuto Power OFF 114 115 Select OK and press Enter Frame Number OSD LanguageVideo OUT 116 About Image Numbers and Folders 117About Still Image Numbers and Folder Numbers Reset 118 119 Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessUse To adjust the brightness Use To select LCD Press Viewfinder LED Meaning Color State About the Color of the Viewfinder LED120 Half down Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 121 Take photographs or play them back Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV122 123 Using SmartMedia on a PCTransferring Images to a PC Separately Sold Accessories 124 Connecting to Other Devices 125 Power on the camera again Demo ModeFollow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure again 126 Specifications 127 Specifications 128 Adapter provided PDR-AC10, PDR-AC10E or PDR-AC10U 129DC 5 130 131 132 133 Troubleshooting 134 Troubleshooting 135 136 Glossary 137 Glossary 138 Contact Numbers Numéros à appeler Toshiba Digital Still Camera