Names of Parts, Getting Ready | Toshiba PDR-M81 guide

Names of Parts

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

Mode dial

For enlarged view ( ➲ P. 22)

POWER button

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Lens

Self-timer button

Image Quality button

Flash button

Status display ( ➲ P. 23)

Viewfinder

Built-in microphone

Speaker

PC/AV terminal

DC IN 5V terminal

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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual Names of Parts, Getting Ready

Contents

Mode D’EMPLOI Digital Still Camera PDR-M81 Page PDR-M81 Page For customers in the U.S.A FCC Statement For customers in Canada Before Reading This Manual Trademark InformationConventions Used In This Manual Function Map Utilizing the various photography modes Turning the Beep OFF P Switching the Folder P Erasing Images P Other ways to erase images Contents Contents Safety Precautions Exemption Clauses Safety Precautions Use the batteries only for its originally intended purpose Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces Do not use in areas near waterDo not use the camera in the bath or shower Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cablesDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impact 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 eyes Using Your Camera Correctly Avoid using or storing the camera in the following placesDo not expose the camera to sand or dust Using Your Camera Correctly Carrying Out Maintenance on Your CameraSpeaker Using Your Camera Correctly About Battery Use Using Your Camera Correctly Accessories Shoulder strap Camera caseSoftware application SmartMedia 8MB SmartMedia case Software Manual Names of Parts Getting Ready Names of Parts Tele/Wide key Mode dial SET-UP mode P Sets basic camera settings Status display No display Auto1200 x 800 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie Attaching the Shoulder Strap Installing the batteries Loading Batteries Installing the batteries Close the battery cover, slide it 1, and lockMake sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Removing the Batteries Battery Wear LCD Monitor Status Display Remaining Battery Power Using the Power Outlet Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia Press the Power button to turn the power off Turning the Power OffAbout SmartMedia Loading SmartMedia Close the SmartMedia cover ElectrodesCover opens Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can go Removing SmartMedia Write Protection Mode dial setting Photography mode Focus area when shutter button is pressed down halfwayLCD Monitor Display during photography Mode LCD Monitor Display during photography Focus areaHistogram Macro photography Mode dial setting Zoom state Size Quality Self-timer photographyRemaining battery power Time Date year/month/day Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power OnTurning the Power Off How to Hold Your Camera Camera held with both hands with your armsFirmly held against the sides of your chest How to Press the Shutter Button Press the shutter button down halfwayPress the shutter button down fully Set the mode dial to Turning the Power OnPhotography Auto Photography Get ready to take the photograph Using the LCD Monitor Photography Auto PhotographyLook through the viewfinder to compose the picture To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture Setting the Image Size and Quality Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting Setting the Image Size and Quality For details on how to take photographs PhotographTake 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 optionsIs displayed on the LCD monitor Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode Portrait Landscape Sports Night Frame multi Zoom Photography Wide Tele Zoom Photography Digital Zoom Photography Set the mode dial to Press the Focus button Using the LCD MonitorChanging the Focus Self-timer Photography Press Self-timer button while viewingStatus display area Compose the picture Photography Using the Flash Set the mode dial to orMode, flash photography can be set when is selected Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flash Photography Using the Flash No display AutoRed-Eye Forced Flash Forced Flash Manual Settings Manual setting items are displayed ItemsSetting Manual Settings Single, continuous or AEB photography mode Exposure control EXP White Balance W.BPhotography in incandescent light Well balanced exposure can be obtained Spot meteringSurrounding environment Photography in the Program Mode Pressing Enter selects the settingPossible X not possible Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode Press To adjust the aperture value Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode Press or to adjust the shutter speedAperture value Photography in the Full Manual Mode Extended Exposure Photography Bulb Photography Set the mode dial to Press or to adjust the exposure Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Effective Subjects and Set Values Press Enter Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography Taking Photographs Continuously Burst Photography Press or to verify the imageUse or to select the recording method Use to select and press Enter Making Movies Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded Set the mode dial to , or Press the Menu button Use or to select the desired item 1 and pressRecording Menu is displayed Changing the Preset Conditions Recording Menu To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Equivalent to color ISO100 default ISOEquivalent to color ISO100 High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400 Sharpness LCD Press or to move forward and reverse Play back photographed still images one image at a time Playing Back Movies Press or to select the movie to play back After pause is cancelled, playback Playback is paused Playing Back MoviesDuring playback During pause During stopping Resumes at the last state that was Last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Nine images are displayed simultaneouslySelected image is displayed at its regular size 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 Enter Auto Playback Slideshow Use To select Slide Show and press Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playback Playback of Multi Image PicturesAutomatic playback begins When Is selected, use To select the image to be erased Erasing Images Erase FramePress Erase button Use To select Press Enter Erasing Images Erase Frame Hold down Erase button for two seconds About Folders Erasing Folders All Images in a Folder/All Folders Use or to select or and press Formatting the SmartMedia Use or to select Press Enter How to select the folder About FoldersPress the folder button Use or to select desired folder and press About Folders Reducing the Image Size Resize Playback Menu is displayed Reducing the Image Size Resize Use or to select Resize and pressUse or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Compressing Images Quality Compressing Images Quality Use or to select QUALITY, and press Copying Images Use or to select COPY, and pressCopy menu is displayed 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 appears 100 Use or to select OK, and press Enter Copy Images 101Image No. for copying Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button Print Information102 Print Information 103Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Set the number of prints and date To end setting, press or to select END, and press Enter To cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step104 Press or to select EXECUTE, and press Confirm Press this to confirm the settings Clear ALL Press this button to clear all settingsTo cancel Clear ALL, select Cancel and press Enter 105 This feature prevents images from being erased Protecting ImagesProtecting an Image 106 Protecting Images 107Use or to select Protect and press Protect menu is displayed Removing 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 set Basic Settings mode To quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting110 Press Time & Date 111Select OK and press Enter Quality 112Quality menu is displayed 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 white Returns settings to their defaults 114System INFO. menu is displayed Firmware VER. Displays the firmware version of this camera Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Use To adjust the brightness115 Use To select LCD Press 116 Standard Detailed Histogram Image onlyStandard Histogram Button and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode 117 Down Standby mode When the image is not in focus Processing imageDefinitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED 118 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 119 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 120Take photographs or play them back Using SmartMedia on a PC Transferring Images to a PC121 Separately Sold Accessories 122 Connecting to Other Devices 123AV cable AC adapter sold separately TV monitor Plug socket Specifications 124 Specifications 125 126 DC 5 127 128 129 Troubleshooting 130 Troubleshooting 131 132 Glossary 133 Glossary 134 Memo Memo Global Contacts Units 6&7 Admiralty Way, Camberley, Surret, GU15 3DT, U.K