Toshiba PDR-M71 PREVIEW, COLOR

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Getting

Ready

Taking

Photographs

Playing

Back Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Erasing

Images

Handy

Functions

PREVIEW

This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds

immediately after you have taken the shot.

This allows you to check the composition and brightness of the photographed image.

Note, however, that detailed areas are sometimes lacking detail as the resolution of preview images is

low. To check detailed areas and focus, check it in the [ ] playback mode (➲ Page 80).

To cancel preview, press the shutter button halfway down again.

The three images that you took are displayed for about two seconds each in the AEB photography

mode (➲ Page 71)

[OFF] : Do not display preview (default)

[ON] : Display preview

COLOR

Set the color of the image to be photographed.

[STANDARD] : Standard color (default)

[VIVID] : Vivid color

[MONOCHROME] : Black and white

[SEPIA] : Sepia

Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)

To quit the RECORDING MENU, press the MENU button.

The camera is now ready to take photographs.

Contents

Main PDR-M71 ENGLISH - 1 - For customers in the U.S.A. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Attention 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. 41) STEP2 Leaving camera settings up to your camera. (P. 46) STEP3 Utilizing the various photography modes. STEP4 Setting the modes in more detail to make your photographs turn out more as you intended. The Function Map (continued) You can also do this Erasing images Loading images on a personal computer STEP1 Lets play back some images. (P. 80) STEP2 Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M71. Contents (continued) - 7 - The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M71. Playing Back Images Erasing Images Safety Precautions Indication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Exemption Clauses DANGER WARNING CAUTION DANGER - 9 - - 10 - WARNING - 11 - - 12 - - 13 - - 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 or dust. Notes On Condensation - 15 - Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera Speaker Cautions on Magnetism - 16 - Notes On Batteries - 17 - Notes On Handling Batteries WARNING About Battery Use - 18 - Notes On Handling the AC Adapter - 19 - Accessories - 20 - Names of Parts - 21 - - 22 - Mode dial - 23 - Status display - 24 - Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap attachment on the camera. Pass the shoulder strap through the loop and pull. - 25 - Loading the Batteries Installing the batteries - 26 - Installing the batteries (continued) Reverse the procedure for Loading the Batteries and remove the batteries. Close the battery cover, slide it 1, and lock Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Removing the Batteries Installing the batteries (continued) Remaining Battery PowerStatus Display Battery Wear LCD Monitor - 28 - Using the Power Outlet DC IN 5V terminal - 29 - Using the Power Outlet (continued) - 30 - About SmartMedia Notes on SmartMedia - 31 - Loading SmartMedia - 32 - - 33 - Removing SmartMedia 2 1 The cover opens Slide the SmartMediaTM cover release knob in the direction of the arrow Write Protection - 35 - LCD Monitor Display (during photography) - 36 - LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued) - 37 - LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued) - 38 - Turning the Power On Make sure that the SmartMedia is correctly loaded. ( Page 31) Turning the Power Off Turning the Power On/Off - 39 - How to Hold Your Camera Right Wrong - 40 - How to Press the Shutter Button Press the shutter button down halfway Press the shutter button down fully 2. Memo - 41 - Photography (Auto Photography) Using the Viewfinder Get ready to take the photograph. Turn the LCD monitor OFF. ( Page 117) - 42 - Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Press the shutter button down halfway Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture. , and press it down fully Using the LCD Monitor Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. Press the shutter button down halfway 1, and press it down fully 2. Setting the Image Size and Quality Setting the Image Size and Quality - 45 - (continued) Take the photograph. FULL FULL HALF FULLHALF HALF Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode) - 47 - Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([ ] Mode) [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. - 48 - Press to display option menu, press or to select options and press ENTER. fully. Page 41 [ ] - 49 - Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings [ ] Portrait [ ] Landscape [ ] Sports Select this option to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. [ ] Night Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. - 51 - [ ] 16-frame multi - 52 - Zoom Photography Wide Tele Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Compose the picture using the Zoom switch key. - 53 - Zoom Photography (continued) Digital Zoom Photography - 54 - Changing the Focus Set the mode dial to [ ] [ ] or [ ]. Press the FOCUS button. - 55 - Compose the picture. Self-timer Photography [No display] setting OFF [ 10s] 10 seconds [ 2s] 2 seconds - 56 - Photography Using the Flash Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Compose the picture. [ ] Red-eye forced flash ( Photography Using the Flash (continued) [ No display ] Auto [ ] Red-Eye Forced Flash [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Suppressed Flash Manual Settings - 59 - - 60 - Exposure control (EXP.) White Balance (W.B.) - 61 - Metering system (A.E.) Single, continuous or AEB photography mode (S/C) - 62 - Photography in the Program Mode : possible X : not possible) O ( Pressing ENTER selects the setting. Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode - 64 - Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode (continued) Press or to adjust the aperture value. Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode - 65 - - 66 - Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode (continued) Press or to adjust the shutter speed. - 67 - Photography in the Full Manual Mode Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) - 68 - - 69 - Exposure Compensation Press or to adjust the exposure. - 70 - Exposure Compensation (continued) Effective Subjects and Set Values - 71 - Taking Shots With the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) - 72 - Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued) - 73 - Press or to verify the image. Use or to select the recording method. - 74 - Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued) Use to select [ ] and press ENTER. The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs. Making Movies - 75 - To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again. - 76 - Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Use or to select the desired item 1 and press . Use or to select the desired setting from the tab menu 2, and press - 77 - PREVIEW COLOR To quit the RECORDING MENU, press the MENU button. - 78 - ISO [ ] - 79 - SHARPNESS CONTRAST DIGITAL ZOOM LCD - 80 - Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Press or to move forward and reverse. - 81 - Playing Back Movies Press or to select the movie to play back. Press . - 82 - Playing Back Movies (continued) - 83 - Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Use , , or to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. - 84 - Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) To return to the regular display, press ENTER. Use or to select the frame you want to enlarge. Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. (Zoom switch Page 21) Use , , or to select the area to enlarge. Auto Playback (Slideshow) Use or to select [SLIDE SHOW] and press . To quit the slideshow, press ENTER. - 86 - Playback of Multi Image Pictures Use or to select the images photographed in the multi photography mode. Press the Zoom switch ( Page 21) towards T to begin playback. Erasing Images (Erase Frame) - 87 - When [ ] is selected, use or to select the image to be erased. Press the erase button. Use or to select [ ], and press ENTER. Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued) To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) - 89 - Hold down the erase button for two seconds. Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) (continued) - 90 - Use or to select [ ] or [ ] and press - 91 - Formatting the SmartMedia - 92 - About Folders How to select the folder Press the folder button. Use or to select desired folder and press - 93 - About Folders (continued) - 94 - Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) - 95 - Use or to select [RESIZE] and press . Use or to select the image and press ENTER to set image size. - 96 - Compressing Images (Quality) Compressing Images (Quality) (continued) - 97 - Use or to select [QUALITY], and press . Use or to select the image, and press ENTER to set the compression ratio. Copying Images - 98 - Use or to select [COPY], and press . Copying Images (continued) - 99 - Use or to select the desired image, and press Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to. Copying Images (continued) - 100 - Use or to select [OK], and press ENTER. - 101 - Copy Images (continued) The image No. for copying - 102 - Print Information - 103 - Press or to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press Set the number of prints and date. - 104 - - 105 - Select the desired operation. - 106 - Protecting Images The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed. This feature prevents images from being erased. Protecting an Image The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. Protecting Images (continued) Use or to select [PROTECT] and press . The PROTECT menu is displayed. Use or to select the desired image to protect, and press ENTER. - 108 - Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Carry out step 5 in Protecting An Image ( Page 107). - 109 - Use or to select the item you want to set. Basic Settings ( mode) - 110 - Press . Use or to change the setting in the tab menu, and press ENTER. To quit the SETUP MENU, change the mode dial setting. AUTO POWER OFF - 111 - 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. - 112 - OSD LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT QUALITY - 113 - - 114 - SYSTEM INFO. - 115 - Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Use or to select [LCD ] and press . Use or to adjust the brightness. - 116 - Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Playback Mode) Press or to select the image. Press the display/info button. Standard Detailed information Image onlyHistogram - 117 - Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Photography Mode) <OSD full display> <OSD display off> <LCD monitor off> This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the display/info button. Each press of the display/info button switches the display format as follows: Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED Viewfinder LED - 119 - 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. - 120 - 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 - 121 - Transferring Images to a PC Using SmartMedia on a PC - 122 - Separately Sold Accessories - 123 - Connecting to Other Devices PDR-M71 - 124 - Specifications - 125 - - 126 - - 127 - - 128 - Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor - 129 - Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor (continued) - 130 - Troubleshooting - 131 - Troubleshooting (continued) - 132 - Troubleshooting (continued) - 133 - Glossary Glossary (continued) - 134 - Page Page Global Contacts