Toshiba PDR-T20 Turning the Power On/Off

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Getting Ready

Playing Back/Deleting

Photographed Images

Connecting to the

PC

Other Useful

Information Taking Photographs

Before starting

Load the battery and insert the SD card. See “Inserting and Removing the SD Card”

page 18, “Loading and Unloading the Battery” page 19 and “Charging the Bat-

tery” page 20

Turning the power on

Slide the POWER switch in the arrow direction.

The indicator is lit orange and the camera is initiated.

The initial mode after the power is turned on differs

depending on the following situation:

With the lens cover opened : photography mode

With the lens cover closed : playback mode

With the PC connected : PC mode

page 52, 54

Notes

• If no operation is performed for the preset period of time with the power on, the power will

be automatically turned off. For Auto Power Off, see page 61.

• After the power is turned on, it may take several seconds to charge the flash. While the

flash is being charged, the indicator blinks orange. The camera is not yet ready for

photography during this period. Start photography after charging is completed.

To turn the power off

With the power is on, slide the POWER switch.

POWER

Turning the Power On/Off

When the power is turned on, the camera is initiated with a different mode depending on

whether the lens cover has been opened or closed.

POWER switch

Contents

Main Attention TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Safety Precautions Graphic symbol definitions Exemption Clauses Indication definitions DANGER CAUTION Safety Precautions (Continued) When using the product CAUTION About the AC adapter About battery DANGER Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION About the neck strap Contents Playing Back/Deleting Photographed Images Connecting to the PC Other Useful Information Using Your Camera Correctly Handling the Camera Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places: About recycling of rechargeable battery Condensation Using Your Camera Correctly (Continued) Trademark information Copyright Notice Software and Instruction Manual Software version upgrade Notes On Handling Battery About Battery Use When Not Using the Battery for a Long Time Charging the Battery Lithium-ion battery (PDR-BT3) Handling the AC Adapter Correctly AC adapter (CEX0107A) Handling the SD Card Correctly Cautions Write Protection Names of the Parts Strap attachment Attach the strap as shown. LCD monitor Page 26 Mode button Using the Touch Panel Menu key Use this key to delete photographed images or initialize the SD card. [ ] Display key ( pages 29 and 40) [ ] Menu key ( pages 36 and 60) You can operate the touch panel using the following methods: <LCD monitor> Setting up the touch panel <Direction button on the camera> Inserting and Removing the SD Card Open the battery/SD card cover. Insert the SD card in the correct orientation shown. Close the battery/SD card cover. To remove the SD card Loading and Unloading the Battery Charging the Battery Battery Wear When the power is turned on, the camera shows the remaining battery power on the LCD monitor. About battery wear Using the battery efficiently Turning the power on Slide the POWER switch in the arrow direction. To turn the power off Turning the Power On/Off Opening and Closing the Lens Cover Opening the lens cover Slide the lens cover in the arrow direction. Closing the lens cover Slightly slide the lens cover in the arrow direction. Setting the Date and Time Tap the [ ] key. Tap the item to be set. Select the item, then tap the [ ] or [ ] icon. Tap the [ ] icon. Switching between the photography and playback modes Using the lens cover Using the mode button Page Taking Photographs Turn the power on. Use the LCD monitor to compose the picture. Press the shutter button down halfway 1. From the half-pressed position, fully press the shutter button down Switching between Display and Non-display of the Display Screen The Display shows the current photography mode settings. Tap the [ ] key in the photography mode. File size per image The table provides you with references about the maximum number of images recordable on the SD card. Selecting the Scene Mode Details about the scene mode The Display screen appears. Tap the [ Tapping this restores the Display screen. Selecting the Flash Mode You can select a flash mode according to the situation. Currently set flash mode icon Display key Details about the flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Forced flash [ ] Suppressed flash [ ] Red-Eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Tap the [ ] key in the photograph mode. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Zooming Images to Be Photographed Determine how much the image is to be zoomed. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Changing the Photography Menu Settings Tap the icon of the menu item to be changed. Tap the icon of the parameter to be selected. Photography menu items [ ] Preview [ ] White balance [ ] Color [ ] Quality Page Page Playing Back Images Turn the power on. Tap the [ ] or [ ] icon to switch images. Switching between display and non-display of the Display screen Tap the [ ] key in the playback mode. Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) To display one desired image in a regular size Tap the [ ] icon. To restore a regular size Enlar ging Photographed Images Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) To interrupt the slideshow Drawing Images To fill in a desired area To correct letters or illustrations Tap the [ ] icon on the palette, after a save confirmation screen appears, tap the [ ] icon. Incorrect Correct Tap the [ ] or [ ] icon to select an image to be protected, then tap the [ ] icon. To cancel protection Pr otecting Images I n the playback mode select an image to be erased, then tap the [ ] key. Erasing Images Formatting the SD Card Tap the [ ] key. In the confirmation screen, tap the [ ] icon. Page About Your Software About the Supplied Software About the Used Terms Connecting to the PC Connection Flow Minimum System Requirements Connecting to a Windows PC Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. With using Windows 98 While the PC and camera are on, connect the USB cable. Installing USB driver Connecting to a Macintosh Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Connect the USB cable to the PC and this camera. Disconnecting the Camera from the PC With Windows 98 installed: With Windows 2000, ME or XP installed: With Macintosh installed: Using ACDSee TM Copying Photographed Images to the PC Connect this camera to the PC using a USB cable. Select an image to be copied, then click Copy in the Edit menu. Select a copy destination, then click Paste in the Edit menu. Copying Images to This Camera Connect this camera to the PC using a USB cable. Select an image to be copied, then select Copy to Camera. Select a post-conversion image size, then click OK. [ XXXTOSHI ] File Structure Page Changing the System Settings Playing Back/ Deleting Setup Menu Items Auto power off Sound Date and time setting Language Setting the DPOF Tap [ ] or [ ] to make selection for printing date. Tap [ ]. To confirm the current settings To clear the current settings 1) Tap the [ ] icon on the screen in step 3. Warning Messages The following warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor. Message Meaning Troubleshooting Problem Page Cause Remedy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q:Why cant I focus the camera properly? Specifications Supplied Accessories Global Contacts For customers in the United States and Canada Index