For customers in Canada

Attention (continued)

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

CAUTION

If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your camera may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera.

TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.

Imaging Systems Division

9740 Irvine Boulevard,

Irvine, California 92618-1697

Phone Number: (800)288-1354

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Toshiba PDR-M81 instruction manual For customers in Canada

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 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 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 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 Status display No display Auto1200 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/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 Photography Auto Photography Set the mode dial toTurning the Power On 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 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 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 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 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 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 Last image frame appears on the LCD monitor Nine images are displayed simultaneouslySelected 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 Press the Zoom switch Page 21 towards T to begin playback Playback of Multi Image PicturesAutomatic 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 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 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 Copy Images 101Image No. for copying Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button Print Information102 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 Time & Date 111Select OK and press Enter Quality 112Quality 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 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 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