Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography | Toshiba PDR-M71

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Taking	Photographs
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)

In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.8 second intervals. The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuously is three photographs.

Images are not recorded directly to SmartMedia™ but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory. After photography is finished, check the images and record the selected ones to SmartMedia™.

Carry out steps 1 to 2 in “Manual Settings” (page 58).

Pressorto select [ S/C ].

Pressto display option menu, pressorto

select [ ] and press ENTER.

Pressing ENTER selects the setting.

Press ENTER.

[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready for burst photography.

If burst photography is set when the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or more in the [ Tv ] mode, the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/2 second.

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Toshiba PDR-M71 instruction manual Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography

Contents

Mode D’EMPLOI Digital Still Camera PDR-M71 PDR-M71 For customers in the U.S.A FCC Statement For customers in Canada Conventions Used In This Manual Before Reading This ManualTrademark Information Function Map Utilizing the various photography modes Turning the Beep OFF P Switching the Folder P Erasing Images P Other ways to erase images Contents Contents Exemption Clauses Safety PrecautionsIndication definitions Safety Precautions Use the batteries only for its originally intended purpose Do not use the camera in the bath or shower Do not place the camera on inclined or Unstable surfacesDo not use in areas near water Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impact Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blanketsBefore you move the camera, disconnect Cords and cables Do not look at the sun through the camera Viewfinder Do not charge the supplied batteriesDo not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using Your Camera CorrectlyAvoid using or storing the camera in the following places Speaker Using Your Camera CorrectlyCarrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera Using Your Camera Correctly About Battery Use Using Your Camera Correctly Software application SmartMedia 8MB AccessoriesShoulder strap Camera case SmartMedia case Software Manual Names of Parts Getting Ready Names of Parts Tele/Wide key Mode dial SET-UP mode P Sets basic camera settings 1024 x 768 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie Status displayNo display Auto Attaching the Shoulder Strap Installing the batteries Loading the Batteries Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Installing the batteriesClose the battery cover, slide it 1 , and lock Removing the Batteries Battery Wear LCD Monitor Status Display Remaining Battery Power Using the Power Outlet Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia About SmartMedia Press the Power button to turn the power offTurning the Power Off Loading SmartMedia Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can go Close the SmartMedia coverElectrodes Removing SmartMedia Write Protection LCD Monitor Display during photography Mode dial setting Photography modeFocus area when shutter button is pressed down halfway Mode Histogram LCD Monitor Display during photographyFocus area Macro photography Remaining battery power Time Mode dial settingZoom state Size Quality Self-timer photography Date year/month/day Turning the Power Off Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On Firmly held against the sides of your chest How to Hold Your CameraCamera held with both hands with your arms Press the shutter button down fully How to Press the Shutter ButtonPress the shutter button down halfway Photography Auto Photography Using the ViewfinderSet the mode dial to Get ready to take the photograph Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture Using the LCD MonitorPhotography Auto Photography To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture Setting the Image Size and Quality Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting Take the photograph Setting the Image Size and QualityFor details on how to take photographs Photograph Quality Fine Jpeg compression Normal 1/7.5 Jpeg compression Taking Photographs in Mode Auto Select mode Is displayed on the LCD monitor Set the mode dial to Press EnterLandscape, sports, night, multi photography mode options Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode Landscape Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settingsPortrait Sports Night Frame multi Zoom Photography Wide Tele Zoom Photography Digital Zoom Photography Changing the Focus Set the mode dial to Press the Focus buttonUsing the LCD Monitor Status display area Self-timer PhotographyPress Self-timer button while viewing Compose the picture Photography Using the Flash Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flash Red-Eye Forced Flash Photography Using the FlashNo display Auto Forced Flash Manual Settings Manual setting items are displayed ItemsSetting Manual Settings Single, continuous or AEB photography mode Exposure control EXP White Balance W.B Well balanced exposure can be obtained Single, continuous or AEB photography mode S/CMetering system A.E Spot metering Possible X not possible Photography in the Program ModePressing Enter selects the setting Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode Press To adjust the aperture value Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode Aperture value Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority ModePress or to adjust the shutter speed Photography in the Full Manual Mode Extended Exposure Photography Bulb Photography Set the mode dial to Press or to adjust the exposure Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Effective Subjects and Set Values Press Enter Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography Use or to select the recording method Taking Photographs Continuously Burst PhotographyPress or to verify the image Use to select and press Enter Making Movies Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded Recording Menu is displayed Set the mode dial to , or Press the Menu buttonUse or to select the desired item 1 and press Changing the Preset Conditions Recording Menu To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Equivalent to color ISO100 Equivalent to color ISO100 defaultISO High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400 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 During playback During pause During stopping After pause is cancelled, playback Playback is pausedPlaying Back Movies Resumes at the last state that was Selected image is displayed at its regular size Last image frame appears on the LCD monitorNine images are displayed simultaneously Use To select the area to enlarge Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. Zoom switchUse or to select the frame you want to enlarge To return to the regular display, press Enter Auto Playback Slideshow Use To select Slide Show and press Automatic playback begins Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playbackPlayback of Multi Image Pictures Press Erase button When Is selected, use To select the image to be erasedErasing Images Erase Frame Use To select Press Enter Erasing Images Erase Frame Hold down Erase button for two seconds About Folders Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder/All Folders Use or to select or and press Formatting the SmartMedia Use or to select Press Enter Press the folder button How to select the folderAbout Folders Use or to select desired folder and press About Folders Reducing the Image Size Resize Playback Menu is displayed Use or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Reducing the Image Size ResizeUse or to select Resize and press Compressing Images Quality Compressing Images Quality Use or to select QUALITY, and press Copy menu is displayed Copying ImagesUse or to select COPY, and press Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to Copying ImagesUse or to select the desired image, and press Screen indicating that the image is being read appears 100 Use or to select OK, and press Enter Image No. for copying Copy Images101 102 Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonPrint Information Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Print Information103 Set the number of prints and date 104 To end setting, press or to select END, and press EnterTo cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step Press or to select EXECUTE, and press 105 Confirm Press this to confirm the settingsClear ALL Press this button to clear all settings Select the desired operation Protecting an Image This feature prevents images from being erasedProtecting Images 106 Use or to select Protect and press Protecting Images107 Protect menu is displayed Carry out in Protecting An Image Removing the Protection108 This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, Auto Power OFF Selects the time for automatic power off P Basic Settings modeSetup Menu appears 109 110 Basic Settings modeTo quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting Press 111 Select OK and press Enter 112 Quality menu is displayed Size item is reversely displayed in white 113Press or to select the size you desired, and press or Enter Quality item is reversely displayed in white System INFO. menu is displayed Returns settings to their defaults114 Firmware VER. Displays the firmware version of this camera 115 Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessUse To adjust the brightness Use To select LCD Press Standard 116Standard Detailed Histogram Image only Histogram Button and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode 117 Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED Down Standby modeWhen the image is not in focus Processing image 118 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 119 Take photographs or play them back Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV120 121 Using SmartMedia on a PCTransferring Images to a PC Separately Sold Accessories 122 AV cable Connecting to Other Devices123 AC adapter sold separately TV monitor Plug socket Specifications 124 Specifications 125 126 DC 5 127 128 129 Troubleshooting 130 Troubleshooting 131 132 Glossary 133 Glossary 134 Memo Memo Global Contacts Units 6&7 Admiralty Way, Camberley, Surret, GU15 3DT, U.K