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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

To ensure that you use the Toshiba
PDR-T10 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-T10
In the space provided below, please record the model and
Serial No. of your camera.
Model No. PDR-T10
Please retain this information for future reference.
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-T10 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.

  • Page 2: I Attention

    Attention For customers in the U.S.A. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-T10 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 3 Attention (continued) 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.

  • Page 4: I Before Reading This Manual

    Every effort has been made in assuring the quality of this product, however if for any reason the product has been damaged during production, it will be replaced free of charge. For all other non conformities or damages other than the above, Toshiba corporation will not be held liable whatsoever.

  • Page 5: I Notes On Software

    • Use of the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application is allowed only on one personal computer. • Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any damages to the user or a third party as a result of use of a device by the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application.

  • Page 6: I Safety Precautions

    Exemption Clauses • Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for any damages or losses arising from earthquakes, fire or any other act of God, acts by third parties, misuse by the user or use under extreme operating conditions.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions (continued) DANGER Do not heat, disassemble or throw the batteries into fire or water. Doing this might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury. Do not strike the batteries with a hammer, or step on, drop, or subject the battery to strong impact.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Do not allow metallic objects or other flammable foreign matter inside the camera. This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do not insert and store foreign objects in the battery compartment, terminal, other holes or openings.
  • Page 9 Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Do not place or wrap the camera in cloth or blankets.
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. If the LCD monitor is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, immediately rinse with fresh water.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface I Attention ... 1 I Before Reading This Manual ... 3 I Notes on Software ... 4 I Safety Precautions ... 5 I Contents ... 10 I Notes on Handling Your Camera ... 11 I Notes on Batteries ... 12 I Notes on Handling the AC Adapter ...

  • Page 12: Notes On Handling Your Camera

    Do not expose the camera to sand or dust. • The PDR-T10 is particularly sensitive to sand and dust. If the camera comes into contact with sand or dust, not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable.

  • Page 13: Notes On Batteries

    • AA Nickel battery (not rechargeable): ZR6G (Toshiba “GigaEnergy”) • AA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) battery (Rechargeable) : TH-3 (Toshiba) The camera does not have a rechargeable function. Please use the battery charger on the market when recharging Nickel Hydride (NiMh) battery.

  • Page 14: Notes On Handling The Ac Adapter

    Notes on Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately). Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 5 onwards and the notes described below.

  • Page 15: I Notes On Sd Card

    • SD card includes a non-volatile semiconductor memory (NAND Flash EEP-ROM). Under normal use data stored on SD cards cannot be destroyed (lost). If used improperly, however, the data may be destroyed (lost). Please note that Toshiba will accept no responsibility whatsoever for destroyed (lost) data, regardless of the type or cause of the problem or damage.

  • Page 16: I Notes On Touch Panel

    Notes on Touch Panel In this camera, all input operations other than operations of the POWER switch and shutter button are performed on the touch panel. The use of a touch panel improve operability, and also results in a neater design thanks to the absence of buttons.

  • Page 17: I Names Of The Parts

    Names of the Parts Self-timer Lamp ➲ P. 30 Face Plate ➲ P. 17 Strap attachment Attach the strap as shown on the illustration. Important • Magnet is used on the front side of the camera. Be careful not to place magnetic cards such as credit cards or the like near the front side of camera.

  • Page 18: I Replacing The Face Plate

    Replacing the Face Plate With the camera, the face plate can be replaced as desired. Various types of face plates are available for purchase. Be careful not to drop the camera when replacing the face plate. Detaching the Face Plate Open the battery/SD card cover.

  • Page 19: I Loading And Removing The Batteries

    Loading and Removing the Batteries This camera uses two size AA batteries. Manganese batteries cannot be used. Before loading the batteries, be sure to read “Notes on Batteries” on page 12. Loading the Batteries Important • When an AC adapter is connected, check that the power is OFF. •...

  • Page 20: Using The Power Outlet

    Using the Power Outlet If you use the AC adapter (sold separately) in a room with a power outlet, you can take photographs for an extended period of time. This also prevents unsuccessful photography or failed transfer of data to a PC due to battery wear. For details on handling the AC adapter, be sure to read page 13.

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing The Sd Card

    Inserting and Removing the SD card • For details on handling the SD card, be sure to read page 14. Important • Before you insert or remove the SD card, be sure to turn the camera off. If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power ON, it may cause malfunction and damage important data.

  • Page 22: I Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON Load the batteries and insert the SD card. Loading the Batteries ➲ page 18 Inserting SD card ➲ page 20 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. The indicator is lit, and the photography mode starts up. If no operation is performed for a fix period of time, Auto power off is activated.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera without the batteries loaded, set the date and time. Sound Date & time set 2002 2002 Touch the menu key [ Menu icon is displayed.

  • Page 24: I Switching The Mode (Photography Mode <--> Play Mode)

    Switching the Mode (Photography Mode <--> Play Mode) There are two methods of switching between photograpy mode and play mode. Using the Mode Key Whenever the mode key is touched, photography mode and play mode switches. Using Touch Sensor / Auto Mode Switch Function This camera is equipped with a touch sensor/auto mode switch function.

  • Page 25: Taking Photographs

    Taking Photographs Load the batteries and insert the SD card into the camera, and turn the power ON. The photography mode is launched. Determine the composition while looking at the LCD monitor. If the monitor is too dark, adjust its brightness. LCD brightness ➲...
  • Page 26 Taking Photographs (continued) Display the Photograph Information The photograph information can be displayed to check the camera’s status in the photography mode. Also, display the photograph information before changing the scene mode, flash and self timer settings. Setting the Scene Mode ➲ page 26 Setting the Flash ➲...

  • Page 27: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode When the photograph conditions in accordance with the scene mode are selected, the camera makes the optimum settings automatically. The scene mode is initially set to the auto mode [ In the photography mode... Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 0 1 2...

  • Page 28: About Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode (continued) About Scene Mode The scene mode has the following 6 options. ] Auto Default setting. No special setting is necessary. Available flash: All ] Macro Select this option to take photographs in a distance of 20cm to 40cm.

  • Page 29: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash You can take a photo with the flash set. In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set [ The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions of photography. The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 0.4m to 2.0m. In the photography mode...

  • Page 30: About Flash

    Setting the Flash (continued) About Flash The flash has the following 6 options. ] Auto A default setting. The flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions. ] Suppressed Flash The flash does not fire. Use the Suppressed Flash mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to have any effect, such as theater performances or indoor sporting events.

  • Page 31: I Self-Timer Photography

    Self-timer Photography When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically takes a picture after 10 or 2 seconds. (Possible to change according to the set time) In the photography mode... Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 12 For descriptions of each self-timer settings, see the following.

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom Photography

    Digital Zoom Photography This function enlarges the center of the screen and takes photographs in the digital zoom mode with an increased focal distance. The picture quality decreases when the focal distance of the digital zoom increases. In the photography mode... Switching the Mode ➲...

  • Page 33: I Changing The Preset Conditions Of Recording Menu

    Changing the Preset Conditions of Recording menu Establish the photography settings. Color, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation and white balance returns to its default setting when the power is turned off or the Auto power off function is activated. Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the items and to display one at a time.The items on the recording menu are as follows:...

  • Page 34: White Balance

    Changing the Preset Conditions of Recording menu (continued) Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) • Backlit portraits • Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky •...

  • Page 35: I Playing

    Playing Load the batteries and insert the SD card into the camera, and turn the power ON. The photography mode is launched. Switch to play mode. Touch the mode key [ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 The last recorded image appears. You can play the previous/next image one frame at a time with [ Display the Play Information The play information screen displays details on the image.

  • Page 36: I Displaying A List Of Images (Thumbnail Display)

    Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Six images are shown on one screen. This is called the thumbnail display. Use the thumbnail display to find the desired images quickly from many images. In the play mode... Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 When an image is touched, it is selected.

  • Page 37: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can erase the photographed images. In the play mode... Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 ] :Erasing all images Erases all the images and folders. When the icon is touched “Erase all Images?” is displayed at the center of the screen.

  • Page 38: Zoom Play

    Zoom Play Images are played enlarged. In the play mode... Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 The black frame displayed on the upper left corner indicates the whole image, and the square within the frame indicates the area currently displayed on the LCD monitor. Touch [ ], [ ] , [...

  • Page 39: I Changing Settings Of Play Menu

    Changing Settings of Play Menu Establish the Play settings. Settings other than the slide show are not canceled even when the power is turned off or the Auto power off is activated. The slide show is canceled when to power is turned OFF. Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the items and to display one at a time.

  • Page 40: Display Change

    Changing Settings of Play Menu (continued) Display Change You can switch the information displayed at the bottom of the play menu. ] : Displays the date and time of the photograph taken. ] : Displays the number of folder and file. (Default) ] : Displays the image quality.

  • Page 41: (Digital Print Order Format)

    Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) “DPOF” is a standard for recording information for printing directly on SD cards and other media. Files compatible with the DPOF format can easily be printed on printers compat- ible with the DPOF format or laboratory printing services.

  • Page 42: I Connecting Pc

    Connecting PC To install the software contained in the supplied CD-ROM, your personal computer must conform to the system requirements in the table below. Check the following items before you install the software. Minimum System Requirements Memory Free space on hard disk Color monitor Device File Structure...

  • Page 43: I Installing The Image Viewing Software

    Installing the Image Viewing Software Install the “Image Expert” software into your personal computer to view images. <For Windows> Applicable OS : Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Display language selection screen appears. Click “English”. Click “Install Image Expert”. Follow the on-screen instructions and install Image Expert.

  • Page 44: Installing The Usb Driver

    Installing the USB driver The USB driver must be installed when connecting the supplied USB cable to the personal computer for the first time. Pay attention to the direction of the terminal when connecting the USB cable. <For Windows> Applicable OS : Windows98/2000/Me/XP. Install the USB driver contained in the supplied CD-ROM for windows 98.

  • Page 45: To The Computer

    Transferring the Camera’s Images to the Computer Launch the image viewing software “Image Expert” and transfer the camera’s images to the computer. • The data may be damaged if the camera’s power is terminated while image Important data is being transferred. We recommend the use of the AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting the camera to the PC.
  • Page 46 Transferring the Camera’s Images to the Computer (continued) <For Macintosh> If Image Expert is not yet installed, first install it. Installing the Image Viewing Software ➲ page 42 Connect the computer and camera with the USB cable When the USB cable is connected with both the computer and camera started up, the computer automatically detects the camera.

  • Page 47: I Changing The Basic Settings Of The Camera

    Changing the Basic Settings of the Camera This feature allows you to change the settings for images as well as the settings for the camera. The settings for setup menu are not canceled even if the power is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.

  • Page 48: Date & Time Set

    Change the Basic Settings of the Camera (continued) Date & time set Set the time and date. For Date & Time , see “Setting the date and time” on page 22. Sound When you touch the key or icon, set the operating sound to ON/ ] : Sounds the beep tone.

  • Page 49: Formatting The Sd Card

    Formatting the SD card Formatting (Initializing) the SD card. In the setup menu... Changing the Basic Settings of the Camera Sound Format Format For mat For mat For mat Important • Note that even protected images will be erased when the SD card is formatted.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Model name PDR-T10 Pickup elements 1/2.7” CCD sensor (total number of pixels: approx. 2.01million) Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 Lens Single focus lens F3.1/F8 Focal length f=5.96mm (equivalent to 38mm on a 35mm camera) Auto-focus TTL system. AF, focus adjusting range: approxi. 20cm to infinity Detection system: Contrast detection system.

  • Page 51: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The AC adapter and the face plate are available as separately sold accessories. The use of the separately sold accessories will increase your convenience and enjoyment when using the camera. Take a look at our website or the catalog when purchasing the separately sold accessories.

  • Page 52: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages The following warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor. <During Photography mode> Message No card Card full Card error Card protected Card unformatted Full Folder error The date and time seting is not completed. Unsupported card <During Play Mode> Message No card Card full...

  • Page 53: I Q&A

    Q&A The following are some frequently asked questions. Q: When I press the shutter button, the picture is not taken immedi- ately. Why is this? A: Are you using the “half-shutter” function (half-pressing the shutter button)? With the camera, the focus and exposure are adjusted when the shutter button is half-pressed.
  • Page 54 Q&A (continued) Q: I want to send at photo as an e-mail attachment. How can I reduce its size? A: When sending photos as e-mail attachments, the image (file) size should not be too large. Use the included image viewing program called Image Expert to save photos in reduced size.

  • Page 55: I Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor (➲ page 51) and the Indicator (➲ page 16). Then check the following items. Problem No power supply The batteries are exhausted. The AC adapter plug is diconnected from the power outlet.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Causes I cannot use the The flash is set to flash to take Suppressed Flash mode. pictures. You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. I cannot set the The scene mode is set. flash. The play image is The subject is too far too dark even...

  • Page 57: Global Contacts

    For customers in the United States and Canada Register your product On-Line There are many advantages to being a member of the Toshiba Digital Camera community. Toshiba provides free firmware upgrades for applicable models, allowing you to get the latest technology and enhancement for your camera direct from the web site. There are...

  • Page 58: I Index

    Index Alphabetic order AC Adapter ... 13, 19 Auto Focus ... 24 Auto Play mode ... 23,46 Auto Power OFF ... 47 Battery ... 12,18 Color ... 32 Date & time setting ... 22 DCF ... 49 DC IN 5V Terminal ... 19 DIGITAL Terminal ...

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