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Transferring Images to a PC

You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and USB cable. Images recorded on SmartMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) or floppy disk adapter (sold separately). (➲ Page 122)

To transfer images to a PC, software must be installed and special cables connected. For details, refer to the User’s Guides for your PC and the Software Manual.

Using SmartMedia™ on a PC

•When you use SmartMedia™, do not change or erase folders or file names (image data) on the SmartMedia™. Doing so might prevent the SmartMedia™ from being used on the camera.

•Format the SmartMedia™ only on your camera.

•To edit image data, copy the image data to hard disk on the PC, and edit the copied image data.

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

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Contents

Mode D’EMPLOI Digital Still Camera PDR-M81 Page PDR-M81 Page FCC Statement For customers in the U.S.A For customers in Canada Conventions Used In This Manual Before Reading This ManualTrademark Information 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 Exemption Clauses Safety Precautions Use the batteries only for its originally intended purpose Safety Precautions 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 Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera 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 leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera Do not charge the supplied batteriesDo not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder 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 Shoulder strap Camera case AccessoriesSoftware 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 1200 x 800 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie Status displayNo display Auto Attaching the Shoulder Strap Loading Batteries Installing the batteries Close the battery cover, slide it 1, and lock Installing the batteriesMake 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 offAbout SmartMedia Loading SmartMedia Electrodes Close the SmartMedia coverCover opens 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 modeLCD Monitor Display during photography Mode Focus area LCD Monitor Display during photographyHistogram Macro photography Zoom state Size Quality Self-timer photography Mode dial settingRemaining battery power Time 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 Turning the Power On Set the mode dial toPhotography Auto Photography Get ready to take the photograph Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture Using the LCD MonitorPhotography Auto Photography 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 QualityTake the 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 Portrait Night Sports Frame multi Wide Tele Zoom Photography Digital Zoom Photography Zoom Photography Changing the Focus Set the mode dial to Press the Focus buttonUsing the LCD Monitor Press Self-timer button while viewing Self-timer PhotographyStatus display area Compose the picture Set the mode dial to or Photography Using the FlashMode, flash photography can be set when is selected Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flash No display Auto Photography Using the FlashRed-Eye Forced Flash Forced Flash Manual setting items are displayed ItemsSetting Manual Settings Single, continuous or AEB photography mode Manual Settings Photography 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 Press To adjust the aperture value Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode 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 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 Use or to select the recording method Taking Photographs Continuously Burst PhotographyPress or to verify the image Use to select and press Enter Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded Making Movies Recording Menu is displayed Set the mode dial to , or Press the Menu buttonUse or to select the desired item 1 and press To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Changing the Preset Conditions Recording Menu ISO Equivalent to color ISO100 defaultEquivalent to color ISO100 High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400 LCD Sharpness 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 pausedDuring playback During pause During stopping 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 or to select the frame you want to enlarge Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. Zoom switchUse To select the area to enlarge To return to the regular display, press Enter Use To select Slide Show and press Auto Playback Slideshow Automatic playback begins Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playbackPlayback of Multi Image Pictures Erasing Images Erase Frame When Is selected, use To select the image to be erasedPress 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 folderPress the folder button Use or to select desired folder and press About Folders Playback Menu is displayed Reducing the Image Size Resize Use or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Reducing the Image Size ResizeUse or to select Resize and press Compressing Images Quality Use or to select QUALITY, and press Compressing Images Quality Copy menu is displayed Copying ImagesUse or to select COPY, and press Use or to select the desired image, and press Copying ImagesLoad the SmartMedia for copying the image to Screen indicating that the image is being read appears Use or to select OK, and press Enter 100 Image No. for copying Copy Images101 102 Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonPrint Information 103 Print InformationPress 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 Enter104 Press or to select EXECUTE, and press Clear ALL Press this button to clear all settings Confirm Press this to confirm the settingsTo cancel Clear ALL, select Cancel and press Enter 105 Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erasedProtecting an Image 106 107 Protecting ImagesUse or to select Protect and press Protect menu is displayed 108 Removing the ProtectionCarry out in Protecting An Image This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, Setup Menu appears Basic Settings mode109 Use or to select the item you want to set To quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting Basic Settings mode110 Press Select OK and press Enter Time & Date111 Quality menu is displayed Quality112 Press or to select the size you desired, and press or Enter 113Size item is reversely displayed in white Quality item is reversely displayed in white 114 Returns settings to their defaultsSystem INFO. menu is displayed Firmware VER. Displays the firmware version of this camera Use To adjust the brightness Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness115 Use To select LCD Press Standard Detailed Histogram Image only 116Standard Histogram 117 Button and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode When the image is not in focus Processing image Down Standby modeDefinitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED 118 119 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV Take photographs or play them back Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV120 121 Using SmartMedia on a PCTransferring Images to a PC 122 Separately Sold Accessories 123 Connecting to Other DevicesAV cable AC adapter sold separately TV monitor Plug socket 124 Specifications 125 Specifications DC 5 126 127 128 129 130 Troubleshooting 131 Troubleshooting 132 133 Glossary 134 Glossary Memo Memo Global Contacts Units 6&7 Admiralty Way, Camberley, Surret, GU15 3DT, U.K