Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode

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

Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([] Mode) (continued)

Press to display option menu, press or to select options and press ENTER.

Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press .

☞ [					] Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings ➲ Page 49
[					] Portrait ➲ Page 49
[					] Landscape ➲ Page 49
[					] Sports ➲ Page 50
[					] Night ➲ Page 50
[					] 16-frame multi ➲ Page 51

Options

Press ENTER.

The icon of the selected mode is displayed on the upper left side of the LCD monitor.

The camera is ready to take photographs.

Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 41

The camera takes the picture.

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•Optimum print effect for a selected scene is available by using a compatible printer.

☞ ➲ Additional Information, Glossary (page 134)

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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Mode

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 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 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 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 No display Auto Status display1200 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 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 Set the mode dial to Turning the Power OnPhotography Auto Photography 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 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 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 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 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 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 Nine images are displayed simultaneously Last image frame appears on the LCD monitorSelected 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 Playback of Multi Image Pictures Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playbackAutomatic 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 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 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 101 Copy ImagesImage No. for copying Print Information Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button102 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 111 Time & DateSelect OK and press Enter 112 QualityQuality 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 119 120 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 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