Toshiba PDR-M70 Charging the Battery

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Getting

Ready

Taking

Photographs

Playing

Back Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information Erasing

Images

Handy

Functions

Preparing the Battery (continued)

Charging the Battery

When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge

the battery before use. The following describes how to charge the battery in the camera body.

Set the Power switch to [OFF].

☞ Turning the Power OFF ➲ Page 39

Connect the AC adapter to the camera and to the power outlet.

☞ Connecting the AC Adapter ➲ Page 30

While the battery is being charged, the viewfinder LED turns red. When the battery is fully charged, the

LED turns green.

Generally, it takes about four hours to fully charge the battery.

IMPORTANT

• If the viewfinder LED blinks red after eight hours have passed since charging started, the battery is

probably malfunctioning. Remove the battery from the camera body and stop charging. Replace the

battery with a new one.

Contents

Main PDR-M70 ENGLISH Attention - 1 - For customers in the U.S.A. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement Attention (continued) - 2 - CAUTION TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. For customers in Canada CAUTION Before Reading This Manual Conventions Used In This Manual - 4 - The Function Map STEP1 Taking photographs. (P. 43) STEP2 Leaving camera settings up to your camera. 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. The Function Map (continued) - 5 - Loading images on a personal computer STEP1 Lets play back some images. (P. 80) STEP2 You can also do this Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M70. Contents (continued) - 7 - The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M70. Playing Back Images Erasing Images Safety Precautions Indication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Exemption Clauses DANGER WARNING CAUTION DANGER - 10 - - 11 - CAUTION CAUTION - 12 - - 13 - CAUTION - 14 - 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 - 15 - Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera - 16 - Notes On Handling Batteries About Battery Use When Not Using the Battery For A Long Time - 17 - Charging the Battery Caution when disposing a battery - 18 - Notes On Handling the AC Adapter - 19 - Accessories Names of Parts - 20 - - 21 - - 22 - Mode dial - 23 - Status display - 24 - Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap (continued) - 25 - - 26 - Preparing the Battery Battery cover latch Loading the Battery IMPORTANT Remove the battery cover from the battery. Removing the Battery - 28 - Charging the Battery Connect the AC adapter to the camera and to the power outlet. - 29 - Battery Wear - 30 - Using the Power Outlet - 31 - About SmartMedia Notes on SmartMedia - 32 - Loading SmartMedia Open the SmartMedia cover. - 33 - Removing SmartMedia - 34 - - 35 - Write Protection In [ ] mode - 36 - LCD Monitor Display (during photography) LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued) - 37 - In [ ] and [ ] mode - 38 - LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued) In [ ] mode Turning the Power ON/OFF - 39 - Turning the Power ON Make sure that the SmartMedia is correctly loaded. ( Page 32) Set the Power switch to [ON]. Turning the Power OFF How to Hold Your Camera Right Wrong - 41 - How to Press the Shutter Button Press the shutter button down half way 1. Press the shutter button down fully 2. - 42 - How to Press the Shutter Button (continued) - 43 - Photography (Auto Photography) Using the Viewfinder - 44 - Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Using the LCD Monitor - 45 - Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) - 46 - Setting the Image Size and Quality - 47 - Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) Take the photograph. For details on how to take photographs - 48 - Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode) - 49 - - 50 - - 51 - - 52 - - 53 - Taking Photographs in the [ ] Mode (36-frame multi photography) - 54 - Compose the picture using the Zoom switch key. Zoom Photography - 55 - Zoom Photography (continued) Digital Zoom Photography - 56 - Close-up Photography (Macro Photography) Press the macro/info button. Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. To cancel macro photography, press the macro/info button again. - 57 - Photography Using the Self-timer (Self-timer Photography) [No display] setting OFF [ 10s] 10 seconds [ 2s] - 58 - Photography Using the Flash Compose the picture. Photography Using the Flash (continued) - 59 - [ ] Auto [ ] Red-Eye Auto/[ ] Red-Eye Forced Flash [ ] Forced Flash Photography Using the Flash (continued) - 61 - Taking Photographs Continuously Press the MODE button, and select burst photography. [ ] 1-shot [ ] burst [AEB] AEB photography ( Page 71) - 62 - Taking Photographs Continuously (continued) Press or to verify the image. Use or to select the recording method. - 63 - Taking Photographs Continuously (continued) Use to select [ ] and press ENTER. The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs. Making Movies - 64 - To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again. - 65 - Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode - 66 - Press or to adjust the shutter speed. Photography in the Shutter speed-priority Mode - 67 - Photography in the Shutter speed-priority Mode (continued) Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) - 68 - Use or to display the shutter speed to [1sec] or more - 69 - Exposure Compensation Press or to adjust the exposure. - 70 - Exposure Compensation (continued) Effective Subjects and Set Values - 71 - Set the mode dial to either of [ ] or [ ]. Press the MODE button, and select AEB photography. Taking Shots With the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) [ ] 1-shot [ ] burst ( Page 61) [AEB] AEB photography Other Manual Settings - 72 - Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Press ENTER. - 73 - - 74 - White Balance (W.B.) AF/AE area (AREA) - 75 - Focus (FOCUS) Strobe (FLASH) - 76 - Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) - 77 - PREVIEW COLOR - 78 - ISO SHARPNESS CONTRAST - 79 - DIGITAL ZOOM LCD DISPLAY LCD - 80 - Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Press or to move forward and reverse. - 81 - Playing Back Movies - 82 - Playing Back Movies (continued) Press . - 83 - To play back another movie, press ENTER. Playing Back Movies (continued) - 84 - Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) - 85 - Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Use or to select the frame you want to enlarge. Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. Use , , or to select the area to enlarge. To return to the regular display, press ENTER. Auto Playback (Slideshow) Use or to select [SLIDE SHOW] and press . Selecting Folders ( To quit the slideshow, press ENTER. - 87 - Playback of Multi Image Pictures - 88 - Switching Displays/Displaying Image Information Press or to select the image. Press the macro/info button. Standard Detailed information Image onlyHistogram About Folders Erasing Images (Erase Frame) - 90 - - 91 - Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued) To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Still Images) - 92 - Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Hold down the erase button for two seconds. Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Still Images) (continued) - 93 - Use or to select [ ] or [ ] and press Formatting the SmartMedia - 94 - - 95 - Reducing the Image Size (Resize) - 96 - Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) Use or to select [RESIZE] and press . Use or to select the image and press ENTER. - 97 - Compressing Images (Quality) - 98 - Compressing Images (Quality) (continued) Use or to select [QUALITY], and press . Use or to select the image, and press ENTER to set the compression ratio. Copying Images - 99 - Copying Images (continued) - 100 - Use or to select the desired image, and press Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to. - 101 - Copy Images (continued) The image No. for copying - 103 - Print Information - 104 - Press or to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press Set the number of prints and date. - 105 - Press or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER. To end setting, press or to select [END], and press ENTER. Select the desired operation. - 106 - Protecting Images - 107 - This feature prevents images from being erased. The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed. IMPORTANT Protecting Images (continued) - 108 - Use or to select [PROTECT] and press . Use or to select the desired image to protect, and press ENTER. - 109 - Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Carry out step 5 in Protecting An Image. - 110 - Recording/Playing Back Audio Recording Audio Press the shutter button down fully. To stop recording, either press the shutter button down fully again, or press - 111 - Recording/Playing Back Audio (continued) Playing Back Audio Press or to select the file. Press . Recording/Playing Back Audio (continued) - 112 - Erasing Files - 113 - Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) - 114 - AUTO POWER OFF - 115 - SOUND TIME & DATE Using or to select the item you want to set, and use or to set the value for each item. Select [OK] and press ENTER. - 116 - OSD LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT FRAME NUMBER - 117 - About Still Image Numbers and Folder Numbers About Image Numbers and Folders - 118 - RESET - 119 - Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness - 120 - About the Color of the Viewfinder LED - 121 - Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV PC/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. - 122 - 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 - 123 - Transferring Images to a PC Using SmartMedia on a PC - 124 - Separately Sold Accessories - 125 - Connecting to Other Devices PDR-M70 - 126 - Demo Mode How to enter the Demo Mode Power ON the camera again, and set the mode dial to the desired mode. How to return to the Normal Mode Follow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure again. Specifications - 128 - - 129 - - 130 - - 131 - - 132 - Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor - 133 - Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor (continued) - 134 - Troubleshooting - 135 - Troubleshooting (continued) - 136 - Troubleshooting (continued) - 137 - Glossary Glossary (continued) - 138 - Contact Numbers Numros appeler TOSHIBA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA