About SmartMedia | Toshiba PDR-M81 guide

About SmartMedia™

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

“SmartMedia™” is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SmartMedia™ will not be erased. SmartMedia™ can be repeatedly erased and reused.

SmartMedia™ having the following storage capacity can be used on your camera. 2MB /4MB/8MB/16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB (all 3.3 V types)

You can also connect the PC card adapter and floppy disk adapter (➲ Page 123) sold separately to transfer images to a PC.

Notes on SmartMedia™

•Remove and insert SmartMedia™ with the camera’s power turned off.

•Recorded data may be erased (destroyed) in the situations listed below. Note that Toshiba Corporation accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss (destruction) of recorded data in these situations:

-When the SmartMedia™ is used incorrectly by the user or a third party

-When the SmartMedia™ is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise

-When the SmartMedia™ is removed or the camera is turned off while recording data, erasing data, frame advance when images are being played back or during formatting of the SmartMedia™.

•We recommend copying and saving important data onto another storage medium (floppy disk, hard disk, MO disk, etc.).

•Never remove the SmartMedia™ or turn the camera off while recording data or while erasing data (SmartMedia™ formatting). These actions might damage the SmartMedia™.

•Use only the SmartMedia™ specified for use with the PDR-M81. The use of other SmartMedia™ could damage the camera.

•SmartMedia™ is a precision electronic device. Do not bend, drop, or subject SmartMedia™ to excessive shocks. Also, do not carry SmartMedia™ in the pocket of trousers. This might subject the SmartMedia™ to excessive force when you sit down, damaging the SmartMedia™.

•Do not use or store SmartMedia™ in environments likely to be affected by static electricity or electrical noise.

•Do not use or store SmartMedia™ in very hot, humid or corrosive environments.

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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual About SmartMedia

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 Trademark Information Before Reading This ManualConventions 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 use in areas near water Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfacesDo 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 Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blanketsDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impact 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 eyes Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places Using Your Camera CorrectlyDo not expose the camera to sand or dust Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera Using Your Camera CorrectlySpeaker Using Your Camera Correctly About Battery Use Using Your Camera Correctly Software application SmartMedia 8MB AccessoriesShoulder strap Camera case 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 No display Auto Status display1200 x 800 pixel still image 160 x 120 pixel movie Attaching the Shoulder Strap Installing the batteries Loading Batteries Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed Installing the batteriesClose the battery cover, slide it 1, and lock Removing the Batteries Battery Wear LCD Monitor Status Display Remaining Battery Power Using the Power Outlet Using the Power Outlet About SmartMedia About SmartMedia Press the Power button to turn the power offTurning the Power Off Loading SmartMedia Cover opens Close the SmartMedia coverElectrodes Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can go Removing SmartMedia Write Protection LCD Monitor Display during photography Mode dial setting Photography modeFocus area when shutter button is pressed down halfway Mode Histogram LCD Monitor Display during photographyFocus area Macro photography Remaining battery power Time Mode dial settingZoom state Size Quality Self-timer photography Date year/month/day Turning the Power On Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Power Off Camera held with both hands with your arms How to Hold Your CameraFirmly held against the sides of your chest Press the shutter button down halfway How to Press the Shutter ButtonPress the shutter button down fully Photography Auto Photography Set the mode dial toTurning the Power On Get ready to take the photograph Photography Auto Photography Using the LCD MonitorLook 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 Take the photograph Setting the Image Size and QualityFor details on how to take photographs Photograph Quality Fine Jpeg compression Normal 1/7.5 Jpeg compression Taking Photographs in Mode Auto Select mode Landscape, sports, night, multi photography mode options Set the mode dial to Press EnterIs 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 Using the LCD Monitor Set the mode dial to Press the Focus buttonChanging the Focus Status display area Self-timer PhotographyPress Self-timer button while viewing Compose the picture Mode, flash photography can be set when is selected Photography Using the FlashSet the mode dial to or Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flash Red-Eye Forced Flash Photography Using the FlashNo display Auto Forced Flash Manual Settings Manual setting items are displayed ItemsSetting Manual Settings Single, continuous or AEB photography mode White Balance W.B Exposure control EXPPhotography in incandescent light Spot metering Well balanced exposure can be obtainedSurrounding environment Pressing Enter selects the setting Photography in the Program ModePossible 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 Press or to adjust the shutter speed Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority ModeAperture 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 Press or to verify the image Taking Photographs Continuously Burst PhotographyUse 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 Use or to select the desired item 1 and press Set the mode dial to , or Press the Menu buttonRecording Menu is displayed Changing the Preset Conditions Recording Menu To quit the Recording MENU, press the Menu button Equivalent to color ISO100 Equivalent to color ISO100 defaultISO 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 During playback During pause During stopping After pause is cancelled, playback Playback is pausedPlaying Back Movies Resumes at the last state that was Nine images are displayed simultaneously Last image frame appears on the LCD monitorSelected image is displayed at its regular size 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 Enter Auto Playback Slideshow Use To select Slide Show and press Playback of Multi Image Pictures Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playbackAutomatic playback begins Press Erase button When Is selected, use To select the image to be erasedErasing Images Erase Frame 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 Press the folder button How to select the folderAbout Folders Use or to select desired folder and press About Folders Reducing the Image Size Resize Playback Menu is displayed Use or to select Resize and press Reducing the Image Size ResizeUse or to select EXECUTE, and press Enter Compressing Images Quality Compressing Images Quality Use or to select QUALITY, and press Use or to select COPY, and press Copying ImagesCopy menu is displayed 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 appears 100 Use or to select OK, and press Enter 101 Copy ImagesImage No. for copying Print Information Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button102 Press or to select Select or ALL, and press Print Information103 Set the number of prints and date 104 To end setting, press or to select END, and press EnterTo cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step Press or to select EXECUTE, and press To cancel Clear ALL, select Cancel and press Enter Confirm Press this to confirm the settingsClear ALL Press this button to clear all settings 105 Protecting an Image This feature prevents images from being erasedProtecting Images 106 Use or to select Protect and press Protecting Images107 Protect menu is displayed Carry 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 set 110 Basic Settings modeTo quit the Setup MENU, change the mode dial setting Press 111 Time & DateSelect OK and press Enter 112 QualityQuality menu is displayed 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 white System INFO. menu is displayed Returns settings to their defaults114 Firmware VER. Displays the firmware version of this camera 115 Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessUse To adjust the brightness Use To select LCD Press Standard 116Standard Detailed Histogram Image only Histogram Button and LCD Monitor Display In Photography Mode 117 Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED Down Standby modeWhen the image is not in focus Processing image 118 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV 119 120 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TVTake photographs or play them back Transferring Images to a PC Using SmartMedia on a PC121 Separately Sold Accessories 122 AV cable Connecting to Other Devices123 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