Main
PDR-M70
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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CAUTION
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
For customers in Canada CAUTION
Before Reading This Manual
Conventions Used In This Manual
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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)
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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)
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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
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CAUTION CAUTION
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CAUTION
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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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Accessories
Names of Parts
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Mode dial
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Status display
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap (continued)
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Preparing the Battery
Battery cover latch
Loading the Battery
IMPORTANT
Remove the battery cover from the battery.
Removing the Battery
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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
Open the SmartMedia cover.
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Removing SmartMedia
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Write Protection
In [ ] mode
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LCD Monitor Display (during photography)
LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued)
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In [ ] and [ ] mode
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LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued)
In [ ] mode
Turning the Power ON/OFF
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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
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How to Press the Shutter Button
Press the shutter button down half way 1.
Press the shutter button down fully 2.
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How to Press the Shutter Button (continued)
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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)
Take the photograph. For details on how to take photographs
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Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode)
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Taking Photographs in the [ ] Mode (36-frame multi photography)
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Compose the picture using the Zoom switch key.
Zoom Photography
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Zoom Photography (continued)
Digital Zoom Photography
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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.
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Photography Using the Self-timer (Self-timer Photography)
[No display] setting OFF [ 10s] 10 seconds [ 2s]
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Photography Using the Flash
Compose the picture.
Photography Using the Flash (continued)
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[ ] Auto
[ ] Red-Eye Auto/[ ] Red-Eye Forced Flash
[ ] Forced Flash
Photography Using the Flash (continued)
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Taking Photographs Continuously
Press the MODE button, and select burst photography.
[ ] 1-shot [ ] burst [AEB] AEB photography ( Page 71)
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Taking Photographs Continuously (continued)
Press or to verify the image.
Use or to select the recording method.
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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
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To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again.
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Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode
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Press or to adjust the shutter speed.
Photography in the Shutter speed-priority Mode
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Photography in the Shutter speed-priority Mode (continued)
Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)
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Use or to display the shutter speed to [1sec] or more
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Exposure Compensation
Press or to adjust the exposure.
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Exposure Compensation (continued)
Effective Subjects and Set Values
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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
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Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Press ENTER.
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White Balance (W.B.)
AF/AE area (AREA)
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Focus (FOCUS)
Strobe (FLASH)
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU)
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PREVIEW
COLOR
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ISO
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
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DIGITAL ZOOM
LCD DISPLAY
LCD
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Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)
Press or to move forward and reverse.
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Playing Back Movies
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Playing Back Movies (continued)
Press .
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To play back another movie, press ENTER.
Playing Back Movies (continued)
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Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display)
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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.
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Playback of Multi Image Pictures
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Use or to select [ ] or [ ] and press
Formatting the SmartMedia
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize)
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued)
Use or to select [RESIZE] and press .
Use or to select the image and press ENTER.
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Compressing Images (Quality)
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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
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Copying Images (continued)
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Use or to select the desired image, and press
Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to.
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Copy Images (continued)
The image No. for copying
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Print Information
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Press or to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press
Set the number of prints and date.
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Press or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.
To end setting, press or to select [END], and press ENTER.
Select the desired operation.
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Protecting Images
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This feature prevents images from being erased.
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.
IMPORTANT
Protecting Images (continued)
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Use or to select [PROTECT] and press .
Use or to select the desired image to protect, and press ENTER.
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Protecting Images (continued)
Removing the Protection
Carry out step 5 in Protecting An Image.
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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
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Recording/Playing Back Audio (continued)
Playing Back Audio
Press or to select the file. Press .
Recording/Playing Back Audio (continued)
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Erasing Files
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Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode)
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AUTO POWER OFF
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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.
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OSD LANGUAGE
VIDEO OUT
FRAME NUMBER
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About Still Image Numbers and Folder Numbers
About Image Numbers and Folders
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RESET
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness
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About the Color of the Viewfinder LED
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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.
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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
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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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Connecting to Other Devices
PDR-M70
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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
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Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor
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Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor (continued)
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Glossary
Glossary (continued)
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Contact Numbers
Numros appeler
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