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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual

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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 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 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 Software application SmartMedia 8MB AccessoriesShoulder strap Camera case 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 BatteriesMake sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Installing the batteriesClose the battery cover, slide it 1, and lock Removing the BatteriesBattery Wear LCD Monitor Status Display Remaining Battery PowerUsing the Power Outlet Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia About SmartMedia Press the Power button to turn the power offTurning the Power Off Loading SmartMediaCover opens Close the SmartMedia coverElectrodes Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can goRemoving SmartMedia Write Protection LCD Monitor Display during photography Mode dial setting Photography modeFocus area when shutter button is pressed down halfway ModeHistogram LCD Monitor Display during photographyFocus area Macro photographyRemaining battery power Time Mode dial settingZoom state Size Quality Self-timer photography 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 Photography Auto Photography Set the mode dial toTurning the Power On 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 SettingTake the photograph Setting the Image Size and QualityFor details on how to take photographs 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 Status display area Self-timer PhotographyPress Self-timer button while viewing Compose the pictureMode, flash photography can be set when is selected Photography Using the FlashSet the mode dial to or Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flashRed-Eye Forced Flash Photography Using the FlashNo display Auto 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 Equivalent to color ISO100 defaultISO 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 backDuring playback During pause During stopping After pause is cancelled, playback Playback is pausedPlaying Back Movies 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 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 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 Press Erase button When Is selected, use To select the image to be erasedErasing Images Erase Frame 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 EnterPress the folder button How to select the folderAbout Folders 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 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 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 Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Print Information103 Set the number of prints and date104 To end setting, press or to select END, and press EnterTo cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step Press or to select EXECUTE, and pressTo cancel Clear ALL, select Cancel and press Enter Confirm Press this to confirm the settingsClear ALL Press this button to clear all settings 105Protecting an Image This feature prevents images from being erasedProtecting Images 106Use or to select Protect and press Protecting Images107 Protect menu is displayedCarry out in Protecting An Image Removing the Protection108 This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed,109 Basic Settings modeSetup Menu appears Use or to select the item you want to set110 Basic Settings modeTo quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting PressSelect OK and press Enter Time & Date111 Quality menu is displayed Quality112 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 whiteSystem INFO. menu is displayed Returns settings to their defaults114 Firmware VER. Displays the firmware version of this camera115 Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessUse To adjust the brightness Use To select LCD PressStandard 116Standard Detailed Histogram Image only HistogramButton and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode 117Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED Down Standby modeWhen the image is not in focus Processing image 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 122AV cable Connecting to Other Devices123 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