Toshiba PDR-4300 Software Manual

Toshiba PDR-4300 Software Manual

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  • Page 2 (3) 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 3: Before Reading This Manual

    Digital Still Camera and your personal computer that the Software Application is running on. For basic details on the PDR-4300 and your personal computer, refer to the Toshiba PDR-4300 Digital Still Camera’s Instruction Manual or the Instruction Manual for your personal computer.
  • Page 4 Before Reading This Manual (continued) Abbreviations Used In This Manual Windows 98 This refers to the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. Windows 2000 This refers to the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system. Windows ME This refers to the Microsoft Windows ME operating system. Windows XP This refers to the Microsoft Windows Images...
  • Page 5 Before Reading This Manual (continued) Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your software application. Software Manual(1) Software application(1) (this manual) (CD-ROM) USB cable (1)
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Ready Before Reading This Manual ... 1 Contents ... 4 Features of This Software Application ... 5 About Files ... 6 About the Software ... 8 Pre-installation Checks ... 9 When Using Windows Installation Procedure ... 10 Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME/XP) ...
  • Page 7: Features Of This Software Application

    If you install the software and drivers on your personal computer, you can perform the following: Importing Images You can import images taken on the Toshiba PDR-4300 Digital Still Camera into your personal computer. To import images, you need to use the USB cable (packaged with this camera), or PC card adapter.
  • Page 8: About Files

    About Files File Structure of SD Memory Card The images taken on the Toshiba PDR-4300 Digital Still Camera are stored to the SD Memory Card as shown below.
  • Page 9 About Files (continued) About Still Picture Data On the PDR-4300, still image data is saved in Exif format. This format is JPEG data that includes a thumbnail image and the photographic settings. Still image data is saved as follows as shown on page 6:...
  • Page 10: About The Software

    About the Software You can install the following software from the CD-ROM: ACDSee This software allows you to edit and print imported still images and to playback movies. USB driver(Ver. 1.1)(for Windows 98 only) This USB driver provided on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver for use in Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP and Macintosh is not necessary.
  • Page 11: Pre-Installation Checks

    Pre-installation Checks To install the software supplied on the 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 *Proper connections with not all PCs will be assured. When using Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1, you need to install CarbonLib 1.3 or later.
  • Page 12: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure(for Windows) Installing ACDSee Before installing the ACDSee, install the USB driver(only required on Windows 98). Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD-ROM drive. The screen for selecting the display language appears. Click Click Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup. •...
  • Page 13 Installation Procedure(for Windows) (continued) Installing the USB Driver (for Windows 98 only) Install this driver when the USB cable(provided) is used. (The USB driver provided on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver for use in Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary.) Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 14: Using Usb Cables (Windows 98/2000/Me/Xp)

    USB cable(provided). When you connect the PDR-4300 to your personal computer by USB cable, the connection can only be made with both the PDR-4300 and your personal computer turned ON. The USB connection will be automatically recognized by the computer.
  • Page 15 Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME/XP)(continued) • When connecting the USB cable, pay attention to insert the connector in a proper direction. If CamDetect function is active ( be automatically launched. If CamDetect icon 1.Click the [Start] menu. 2.Select [Programs|ACD Systems]. 3.Click CamDetect.
  • Page 16 Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME/XP)(continued) Download the images. <To download all images>Go to [Edit|Select All Files] All the images are being highlighted. Drag and drop those images to copy on your hard disk.
  • Page 17: Copying Images To Camera

    Select images that you want to copy to the camera. Go to [Plug-ins| Copy to Camera] [Copy Image to Camera] will appear. Choose Camera source, select PDR-4300 camera [TOSHIBA PDR USB Device on G:] Select the options on Resize Images:...
  • Page 18 Copying Images to Camera(continued) Click OK. After copying images process completed, one XXXACDSE folder will be automatically created on the Folder tree pane. XXXACDSE folder is created next to the last existing XXXTOSHI folder on the folder tree pane. • [Do not resize] option on [Copy to Camera] function, the copied images may not properly display on the camera.
  • Page 19: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure(for Macintosh) Installing ACDSee Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD-ROM drive. The screen for selecting the display language appears. Click Click Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup. • During the ACDSee installation process, LaunchACDSee will automatically be installed along with it. With this feature, ACDSee will automatically launch when the camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable.
  • Page 20: General Operations

    General Operations ACDSee is a program composed of three main windows, which work to manage, view and manipulate your images. The Browse Window It presents an Explorer-like interface that lets you locate and manage images stored in your file system. By default, this window comes up when you start ACDSee.
  • Page 21 General Operations(continued) The Photo Enhancer It lets you touch up your photographs, or alter them dramatically, with a wide range of easy-to-use tools. Clicking the Enhance button or selecting the [Tools | Edit…] command, will begin a photo enhancement session. You can have as many Photo Enhancer windows open simultaneously as you like.
  • Page 22: Starting The Photo Enhancer

    Starting the Photo Enhancer Select an image and click the Photo Enhancer shortcut button Browse window or the View window. Go to [ Tools | Edit ]. Enhancement Functions The Photo Enhancer lets you express your creativity by altering the appearance of your photos. Its easy-to-use enhancement features let you touch up your photos in minute detail, or radically change their look and feel.
  • Page 23 Starting the Photo Enhancer(continued) Despeckle: Creates a smoother looking presentation by removing unwanted noise from an image. Red-eye Reduction: Removes the unwanted red-eye effect from images. Sepia: Gives a photo a dated or old-fashioned look. Sepia is a term that describes dated photos that consist of shades of reddish brown.
  • Page 24: Playing Movies

    Playing Movies You can play imported movies with ACDSee. Double click on the movie in the folder. Windows Media Player automatically start playing the movie. Play button Pause button : Click on play button once again to resume movie playing Stop button...
  • Page 25: Installing Directx

    Installing DirectX Please install Direct X, if Windows Media Player does not playback movies recorded by this camera. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD-ROM drive. The screen for selecting the display language appears. Click Click Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.
  • Page 26: How To Access The Service And Support

    How to Access the Service and Support You can use the supplied CD-ROM to access the Toshiba website for frequently asked question, firmware upgrades on application models, service and support, and more. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 27: Global Contacts

    Global Contacts...
  • Page 28 Toshiba Digital Community,like special adapter mounts for Tele-photo, Wide-angle, and other filters and lenses designed specifically for your digital camera. There are frequent discounts and promotions on printing services, carrying cases, service plans, and digital camera accessories. To find out more, visit the Toshiba Digital Community at www.toshiba.com/taisisd...

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