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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual 112, Quality menu is displayed

Models: PDR-M81

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Basic Settings ( mode) (continued)

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

OSD LANGUAGE

Set the display language of menus displayed on the LCD monitor.

[English] : English (default)

[ ] : Japanese

All descriptions in this Instruction Manual are for when the display language is set to [ENGLISH].

VIDEO OUT

Sets the video output system according to the country in which your camera is used.

[NTSC]	: NTSC system (➲ Additional Information, Glossary)
[PAL]	: PAL system (➲ Additional Information, Glossary)

The default setting is different depending on the destination country/area.

QUALITY

The default size and quality of the image can be reset to the desired combination.

Carry out steps 1 to 2 in “Basic Photographic

Settings ( mode)” (page 109). Select [QUALITY] on the SETUP MENU and press .

The QUALITY menu is displayed.

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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual 112, Quality menu is displayed

Contents

Mode D’EMPLOI Digital Still Camera PDR-M81 Page PDR-M81 Page For customers in the U.S.A FCC StatementFor customers in Canada Conventions Used In This Manual Before Reading This ManualTrademark Information Function Map Utilizing the various photography modesTurning the Beep OFF P Switching the Folder P Erasing Images P Other ways to erase imagesContents Contents Safety Precautions Exemption ClausesSafety Precautions Use the batteries only for its originally intended purposeDo 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 childrenDo 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 charge the supplied batteries Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the cameraDo not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyesDo 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 Accessories Shoulder strap Camera caseSoftware application SmartMedia 8MB SmartMedia case Software ManualNames of Parts Getting ReadyNames of Parts Tele/Wide keyMode dial SET-UP mode P Sets basic camera settings1200 x 800 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie Status displayNo display Auto Attaching the Shoulder Strap Installing the batteries Loading BatteriesInstalling the batteries Close the battery cover, slide it 1, and lockMake sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Removing the BatteriesBattery Wear LCD Monitor Status Display Remaining Battery PowerUsing the Power Outlet Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia Press the Power button to turn the power off Turning the Power OffAbout SmartMedia Loading SmartMediaClose the SmartMedia cover ElectrodesCover opens Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can goRemoving SmartMedia Write Protection Mode dial setting Photography mode Focus area when shutter button is pressed down halfwayLCD Monitor Display during photography ModeLCD Monitor Display during photography Focus areaHistogram Macro photographyMode dial setting Zoom state Size Quality Self-timer photographyRemaining battery power Time Date year/month/dayTurning 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 Set the mode dial to Turning the Power OnPhotography Auto Photography Get ready to take the photographLook 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 pictureSetting the Image Size and Quality Setting 1 Setting 2 SettingSetting the Image Size and Quality For details on how to take photographs PhotographTake the photograph Quality Fine Jpeg compression Normal 1/7.5 Jpeg compressionTaking 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 Portrait LandscapeSports NightFrame multi Zoom Photography Wide TeleZoom Photography Digital Zoom PhotographyChanging the Focus Set the mode dial to Press the Focus buttonUsing the LCD Monitor Self-timer Photography Press Self-timer button while viewingStatus display area Compose the picturePhotography Using the Flash Set the mode dial to orMode, flash photography can be set when is selected Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flashPhotography Using the Flash No display AutoRed-Eye Forced Flash Forced FlashManual Settings Manual setting items are displayed ItemsSettingManual Settings Single, continuous or AEB photography modePhotography in incandescent light Exposure control EXPWhite Balance W.B Surrounding environment Well balanced exposure can be obtainedSpot 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 valuePhotography 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 CompensationExposure Compensation Effective Subjects and Set ValuesPress 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 recordedRecording 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 buttonEquivalent to color ISO100 default ISOEquivalent to color ISO100 High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400Sharpness LCDPress or to move forward and reverse Play back photographed still images one image at a timePlaying Back Movies Press or to select the movie to play backAfter pause is cancelled, playback Playback is paused Playing Back MoviesDuring playback During pause During stopping Resumes at the last state that wasSelected image is displayed at its regular size Last image frame appears on the LCD monitorNine images are displayed simultaneously Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. Zoom switch Use or to select the frame you want to enlargeUse To select the area to enlarge To return to the regular display, press EnterAuto Playback Slideshow Use To select Slide Show and pressAutomatic playback begins Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playbackPlayback of Multi Image Pictures When Is selected, use To select the image to be erased Erasing Images Erase FramePress Erase button Use To select Press EnterErasing Images Erase Frame Hold down Erase button for two seconds About FoldersErasing Folders All Images in a Folder/All Folders Use or to select or and pressFormatting the SmartMedia Use or to select Press EnterHow to select the folder About FoldersPress the folder button Use or to select desired folder and pressAbout Folders Reducing the Image Size Resize Playback Menu is displayedUse 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 pressCopy menu is displayed Copying ImagesUse or to select COPY, and press Copying Images Use or to select the desired image, and pressLoad the SmartMedia for copying the image to Screen indicating that the image is being read appears100 Use or to select OK, and press EnterImage No. for copying Copy Images101 102 Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonPrint Information Print Information 103Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Set the number of prints and dateTo end setting, press or to select END, and press Enter To cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step104 Press or to select EXECUTE, and pressConfirm Press this to confirm the settings Clear ALL Press this button to clear all settingsTo cancel Clear ALL, select Cancel and press Enter 105This feature prevents images from being erased Protecting ImagesProtecting an Image 106Protecting Images 107Use or to select Protect and press Protect menu is displayedRemoving the Protection 108Carry out in Protecting An Image This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed,Basic Settings mode Setup Menu appears109 Use or to select the item you want to setBasic Settings mode To quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting110 PressSelect OK and press Enter Time & Date111 Quality menu is displayed Quality112 113 Press or to select the size you desired, and press or EnterSize item is reversely displayed in white Quality item is reversely displayed in whiteReturns settings to their defaults 114System INFO. menu is displayed Firmware VER. Displays the firmware version of this cameraAdjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Use To adjust the brightness115 Use To select LCD Press116 Standard Detailed Histogram Image onlyStandard HistogramButton and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode 117Down Standby mode When the image is not in focus Processing imageDefinitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED 118Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 119Take 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 122Connecting to Other Devices 123AV cable AC adapter sold separately TV monitor Plug socketSpecifications 124Specifications 125126 DC 5127 128 129 Troubleshooting 130Troubleshooting 131132 Glossary 133Glossary 134Memo Memo Global Contacts Units 6&7 Admiralty Way, Camberley, Surret, GU15 3DT, U.K

Basic Settings ( mode) (continued)

OSD LANGUAGE

VIDEO OUT

[PAL]

QUALITY

The QUALITY menu is displayed.

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