Photography Using the Flash | Toshiba PDR-M70 manual

Photography Using the Flash

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

In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be fired.

The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 0.8 m (2.62 ft) to 4.0 m (13.12 ft) (WIDE side setting).

Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].

In the [ ] mode, flash photography can be selected when [ ] is selected.

Press the flash button to set to the desired mode while viewing the image on the LCD monitor or the status display.

Pressing the flash button displays the available flash modes in order. The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.

In the [ ] mode:

[	] Auto		[	]	Red-eye		[	]	Red-eye
					Auto				forced flash

[ ] Slow synchro [ ] Suppressedflash [ ] Forcedflash

In the [ ] or [ ] mode:

[	]	Forced		[	]	Suppressed		[	]	Red-eye
[	]	Forced		[	]	Suppressed		[	]	Red-eye
		flash				flash				forced flash

Compose the picture.

Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 41

When you are using the flash, the flash icons on the LCD monitor are displayed in yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

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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 Before Reading This Manual Trademark InformationConventions Used In This Manual 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 Using Your Camera Correctly Avoid using or storing the camera in the following placesDo not expose the camera to sand 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 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 Preparing the Battery Removing 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 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 ON/OFF Turning the Power onTurning 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 How to Press the Shutter Button Memo Set the mode dial to Turn the LCD monitor OFF. Turning the Power onPhotography Auto Photography Get ready to take the photograph Using the LCD Monitor Photography Auto Photography Set the mode dial to Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose PicturePress the shutter button down half way 1 , and press It down fully Setting the Image Size and Quality Quality Fine Jpeg compression Normal 1/7.5 Jpeg compression Setting the Image Size and Quality For details on how to take photographs PhotographTake the 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 Set the mode dial to , , or Press the macro/info button Using the LCD MonitorClose-up Photography Macro Photography Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture Photography Using the Self-timer Self-timer Photography Compose the picture Photography Using the Flash Set the mode dial to , orMode, flash photography can be selected when is selected Photography Using the Flash Memo Press the Mode button, and select burst Follows ModeTaking Photographs Continuously Photography Taking Photographs Continuously Press or to verify the imageUse or to select the recording method Use to select and press Enter Making Movies Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded 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 Long Exposure Photography Bulb Photography Is displayed on the LCD monitor Press or to adjust the exposure Mode, exposure compensation is possible at the settingExposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Effective Subjects and Set Values Set the mode dial to either Press the Mode button, and select AEB photography Other Manual Settings Set the mode dial to orManual setting items are displayed Press Enter Other Manual Settings Press or to select the setting itemPress , press or to select options and press Center default Down Left Right White Balance W.BAF/AE area Area Photography in incandescent light Focus Focus Strobe Flash Set the mode dial to one of , , or Press the Menu button Use To select the desired itemPress To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Changing the Preset Conditions Recording Menu Set the color of the image to be photographedVivid color 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 Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch Use or to select the frame you want to enlargeUse , , 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 pressTo 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 Set the mode dial to , , , or When is selected, use or to select the image to be erasedErasing Images Erase Frame 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 Set the mode dial to , , , , or To cancel formatting, selectTo cancel resetting of image numbers, select Cancel Formatting the SmartMedia Images taken in the multi photography mode Reducing the Image Size ResizeMovies Reducing the Image Size Resize Use or to select Resize and pressUse or to select the image and press Enter 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 Copying Images 100Use or to select the desired image, and press Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to 101 Use or to select OK, and press Enter Copy Images 102Image No. for copying Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button Print Information103 Print Information 104Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Set the number of prints and date To end setting, press or to select END, and press Enter 105Press or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Select the desired operation 106 This feature prevents images from being erased Protecting ImagesProtecting an Image Protecting Images 108Use or to select Protect and press Protect menu is displayed 109 Carry out in Protecting An Image Recording/Playing Back Audio Recording Audio110 Recording/Playing Back Audio Playing Back Audio111 Press or to select the file Erasing Files 112Press or to select Press Enter Press or to select , and press Enter Basic Photographic Settings SET-UP mode Setup Menu appears113 Use or to select the item you want to set Basic Photographic Settings SET-UP mode Auto Power OFFTo quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting 114 115 Select OK and press Enter OSD Language Video OUTFrame Number 116 117 About Still Image Numbers and Folder NumbersAbout Image Numbers and Folders Reset 118 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Use To adjust the brightness119 Use To select LCD Press About the Color of the Viewfinder LED 120Viewfinder LED Meaning Color State Half down Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 121 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 122Take photographs or play them back Using SmartMedia on a PC Transferring Images to a PC123 Separately Sold Accessories 124 Connecting to Other Devices 125 Demo Mode Follow steps 1 to 3 in the above procedure againPower on the camera again 126 Specifications 127 Specifications 128 129 DC 5Adapter provided PDR-AC10, PDR-AC10E or PDR-AC10U 130 131 132 133 Troubleshooting 134 Troubleshooting 135 136 Glossary 137 Glossary 138 Contact Numbers Numéros à appeler Toshiba Digital Still Camera