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