Photography Auto Photography | Toshiba PDR-M70 manual

Photography (Auto Photography)

This is the most commonly used photography mode.

In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode: using the viewfinder and using the LCD monitor.

Using the Viewfinder

Get ready to take the photograph.

Load the battery (➲ Page 26) and the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 32) into the camera.

Set the Power switch to [ON].

☞Turning the Power ON ➲ Page 39

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Turn the LCD monitor OFF. (➲ Page 79)

To reduce the amount of battery wear, we recommend turning the LCD monitor display OFF, and using the viewfinder to take photographs.

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Ready	Getting
Photographs	Taking
Back Images	Playing
Images	Erasing
Functions	Handy
Applications	Other
Information	Additional

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Toshiba PDR-M70 instruction manual Photography Auto Photography, Get ready to take the photograph, Turning the Power on

Contents

Digital Still Camera PDR-M70 PDR-M70 FCC Statement For customers in the U.S.A For customers in Canada Trademark Information Before Reading This ManualConventions Used In This Manual Indicates another page to refer to for extra information Taking photographs Function Map Playing back your photographed images Function Map Contents Contents Indication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Safety Precautions Use the battery only for its originally intended purpose Safety Precautions 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 Using Your Camera Correctly Avoid using or storing the camera in the following placesDo not expose the camera to sand Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera Using Your Camera Correctly When Not Using the Battery For a Long Time About Battery Use Charging the Battery Using Your Camera Correctly Accessories Getting Ready Names of Parts Names of Parts Mode dial Status display Shoulder strap attachment Shoulder strap attachment fitting Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the leading end through the fastener and pullTight Preparing the Battery Loading the BatteryRemove the battery cover from the battery Removing the Battery Preparing the BatteryClose the battery cover 1 , and slide the battery cover Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Charging the Battery Set the Power switch to OFFTurning the Power OFF Blinks twice Either charge, or replace with a new battery Battery Wear Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia Open the SmartMedia cover About SmartMedia Removing SmartMedia About SmartMedia Write Protection LCD Monitor Display during photography Mode LCD Monitor Display during photography Mode Turning the Power on Turning the Power ON/OFFTurning the Power OFF Set the Power switch to on How to Hold Your Camera FingersAgainst the sides of your chest How to Press the Shutter Button Press the shutter button down half wayPress the shutter button down fully Memo How to Press the Shutter Button Turning the Power on Set the mode dial to Turn the LCD monitor OFF.Photography Auto Photography Get ready to take the photograph Photography Auto Photography Using the LCD Monitor Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose Picture Set the mode dial toPress the shutter button down half way 1 , and press It down fully Quality Fine Jpeg compression Normal 1/7.5 Jpeg compression Setting the Image Size and Quality Setting the Image Size and Quality For details on how to take photographs PhotographTake the photograph Auto Taking Photographs in Mode Auto Select mode LCD monitor is displayed in green Taking Photographs in the Mode Taking Photographs in the Mode Taking Photographs in the Mode Taking Photographs in the Mode Shutter is opened and closed 36 times Taking Photographs Zoom Photography Digital Zoom Photography Zoom Photography Using the LCD Monitor Set the mode dial to , , or Press the macro/info buttonClose-up Photography Macro Photography Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture Compose the picture Photography Using the Self-timer Self-timer Photography Photography Using the Flash Set the mode dial to , orMode, flash photography can be selected when is selected Photography Using the Flash Memo Follows Mode Press the Mode button, and select burstTaking Photographs Continuously Photography Taking Photographs Continuously Press or to verify the imageUse or to select the recording method Use to select and press Enter Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded Making Movies Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode Set the mode dial to Press or to adjust the aperture valueAre also possible Set the mode dial to Press or to adjust the shutter speed SpeedOr , and manual Photography in the Shutter speed-priority Mode Is displayed on the LCD monitor Long Exposure Photography Bulb Photography Press or to adjust the exposure Mode, exposure compensation is possible at the settingExposure Compensation Effective Subjects and Set Values Exposure Compensation Press the Mode button, and select AEB photography Set the mode dial to either Set the mode dial to or Other Manual SettingsManual setting items are displayed Press Enter Other Manual Settings Press or to select the setting itemPress , press or to select options and press White Balance W.B Center default Down Left RightAF/AE area Area Photography in incandescent light Strobe Flash Focus Focus Use To select the desired item Set the mode dial to one of , , or Press the Menu buttonPress To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Set the color of the image to be photographed Changing the Preset Conditions Recording MenuVivid color Black and white Contrast Sharpness LCD Digital Zoom Play back photographed still images one image at a time Press or to move forward and reverse Press , , or to select the movie to play back Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies To play back another movie, press Enter Nine images are displayed simultaneously Last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Use or to select the frame you want to enlarge Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switchUse , , or to select the area to enlarge To return to the regular display, press Enter Use or to select Slide Show and press Auto Playback SlideshowTo quit the slideshow, press Enter Playback Menu is displayed Press the Zoom switch towards T to begin playback Playback of Multi Image PicturesAutomatic playback begins Standard Image onlyHistogram About Folders When is selected, use or to select the image to be erased Set the mode dial to , , , orErasing Images Erase Frame Press the erase button Erasing Images Erase Frame 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 Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder/All Still Images To cancel formatting, select Set the mode dial to , , , , orTo cancel resetting of image numbers, select Cancel Formatting the SmartMedia Images taken in the multi photography mode Reducing the Image Size ResizeMovies Use or to select Resize and press Reducing the Image Size ResizeUse or to select the image and press Enter Use or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Images taken with another camera Protected images Movies Compressing Images Quality Use or to select QUALITY, and press Compressing Images Quality Copy menu is displayed Copying Images 100 Copying ImagesUse or to select the desired image, and press Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to Use or to select OK, and press Enter 101 Copy Images 102Image No. for copying Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button Print Information103 104 Print InformationPress or to select Select or ALL, and press Set the number of prints and date 105 To end setting, press or to select END, and press EnterPress or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Select the desired operation 106 This feature prevents images from being erased Protecting ImagesProtecting an Image 108 Protecting ImagesUse or to select Protect and press Protect menu is displayed Carry out in Protecting An Image 109 Recording/Playing Back Audio Recording Audio110 Playing Back Audio Recording/Playing Back Audio111 Press or to select the file 112 Erasing FilesPress or to select Press Enter Press or to select , and press Enter Setup Menu appears Basic Photographic Settings SET-UP mode113 Use or to select the item you want to set Auto Power OFF Basic Photographic Settings SET-UP modeTo quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting 114 Select OK and press Enter 115 Video OUT OSD LanguageFrame Number 116 117 About Still Image Numbers and Folder NumbersAbout Image Numbers and Folders 118 Reset Use To adjust the brightness Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness119 Use To select LCD Press 120 About the Color of the Viewfinder LEDViewfinder LED Meaning Color State Half down 121 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 122Take photographs or play them back Using SmartMedia on a PC Transferring Images to a PC123 124 Separately Sold Accessories 125 Connecting to Other Devices Follow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure again Demo ModePower on the camera again 126 127 Specifications 128 Specifications 129 DC 5Adapter provided PDR-AC10, PDR-AC10E or PDR-AC10U 130 131 132 133 134 Troubleshooting 135 Troubleshooting 136 137 Glossary 138 Glossary Numéros à appeler Contact Numbers Toshiba Digital Still Camera