Toshiba PDR-M81 specs

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M81 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start using the camera. Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

PDR-M81

E N G L I S H

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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual

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 Before Reading This Manual Trademark InformationConventions 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 Exemption Clauses Safety Precautions 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 waterDo 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 cablesDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impact Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes Do not charge the supplied batteriesDo not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder 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 SmartMedia case Software Manual AccessoriesShoulder strap Camera case Software application SmartMedia 8MB 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 Auto1200 x 800 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie Attaching the Shoulder Strap Loading Batteries Installing the batteries Removing the Batteries Installing the batteriesClose the battery cover, slide it 1, and lock Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed LCD Monitor Status Display Remaining Battery Power Battery Wear Using the Power Outlet Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia Loading SmartMedia Press the Power button to turn the power offTurning the Power Off About SmartMedia Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can go Close the SmartMedia coverElectrodes Cover opens Removing SmartMedia Write Protection Mode Mode dial setting Photography modeFocus area when shutter button is pressed down halfway LCD Monitor Display during photography Macro photography LCD Monitor Display during photographyFocus area Histogram Date year/month/day Mode dial settingZoom state Size Quality Self-timer photography Remaining battery power Time 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 Get ready to take the photograph Set the mode dial toTurning the Power On Photography Auto Photography Using the LCD Monitor Photography Auto PhotographyLook 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 Quality Fine Jpeg compression Normal 1/7.5 Jpeg compression Setting the Image Size and QualityFor details on how to take photographs Photograph Take the photograph 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 Landscape Portrait 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 MonitorChanging the Focus Compose the picture Self-timer PhotographyPress Self-timer button while viewing Status display area Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flash Photography Using the FlashSet the mode dial to or Mode, flash photography can be set when is selected Forced Flash Photography Using the FlashNo display Auto Red-Eye Forced Flash Manual setting items are displayed ItemsSetting Manual Settings Single, continuous or AEB photography mode Manual Settings 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 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 speedAperture 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 imageUse 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 pressRecording Menu is displayed To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Changing the Preset Conditions Recording Menu High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400 Equivalent to color ISO100 defaultISO Equivalent to color ISO100 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 Resumes at the last state that was After pause is cancelled, playback Playback is pausedPlaying Back Movies During playback During pause During stopping Last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Nine images are displayed simultaneouslySelected image is displayed at its regular size To return to the regular display, press Enter Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. Zoom switchUse or to select the frame you want to enlarge Use To select the area to enlarge 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 PicturesAutomatic playback begins Use To select Press Enter When Is selected, use To select the image to be erasedErasing Images Erase Frame Press Erase button 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 Use or to select desired folder and press How to select the folderAbout Folders Press the folder button About Folders Playback Menu is displayed Reducing the Image Size Resize Reducing the Image Size Resize Use or to select Resize and pressUse 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 pressCopy menu is displayed Screen indicating that the image is being read appears Copying ImagesUse or to select the desired image, and press Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to Use or to select OK, and press Enter 100 Copy Images 101Image No. for copying Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button Print Information102 Set the number of prints and date Print Information103 Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Press or to select EXECUTE, and press To end setting, press or to select END, and press EnterTo cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step 104 105 Confirm Press this to confirm the settingsClear ALL Press this button to clear all settings To cancel Clear ALL, select Cancel and press Enter 106 This feature prevents images from being erasedProtecting Images Protecting an Image Protect menu is displayed Protecting Images107 Use or to select Protect and press This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, Removing the Protection108 Carry out in Protecting An Image Use or to select the item you want to set Basic Settings modeSetup Menu appears 109 Press Basic Settings modeTo quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting 110 Time & Date 111Select OK and press Enter Quality 112Quality menu is displayed Quality item is reversely displayed in white 113Press or to select the size you desired, and press or Enter Size item is reversely displayed in white Firmware VER. Displays the firmware version of this camera Returns settings to their defaults114 System INFO. menu is displayed Use To select LCD Press Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessUse To adjust the brightness 115 Histogram 116Standard Detailed Histogram Image only Standard 117 Button and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode 118 Down Standby modeWhen the image is not in focus Processing image Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED 119 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 120Take photographs or play them back Using SmartMedia on a PC Transferring Images to a PC121 122 Separately Sold Accessories AC adapter sold separately TV monitor Plug socket Connecting to Other Devices123 AV cable 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