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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To ensure that you use the Toshiba
PDR-M700/PDR-M500 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-M700
PDR-M500
In the space provided below, please record the model and
Serial No. of your camera.
Model No.
Please retain this information for future reference.
Serial No.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M700/PDR-M500 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: Attention

    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 3: Preface

    Preface Before Using Your Camera Accessories Safety Precautions Contents Handling Your Camera About Batteries Handling the AC Adapter Correctly About the SD Memory Card (provided)

  • Page 4: Before Using Your Camera

    Before Using Your Camera Thank you for buying this TOSHIBA Digital Still Camera. To ensure correct use of your Digital Still Camera, be sure to thoroughly read this Instruction Manual before you start using the camera. Always keep this Instruction Manual close by after you have finished reading it.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below. If any item is missing, damaged or mismatched, promptly contact your dealer. Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA) SD Memory card Lens cap Shoulder strap Camera case Remote controller Adapter ring AV cable Software CD-ROM (1) USB cable...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    • Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from repair or modifications made by the user or an unauthorized third party. • Toshiba’s liability for the product shall not exceed the purchase price of the product under any circumstances within the limits of the law.

  • Page 7: When Using The Product

    When using the product WARNING Should you ever notice a strange odor, Do not use the camera in areas near water. smoke, or excessive heat coming from This might cause fire or electric shock. the camera, and remove the batteries Take special care during rain, snow, on and AC adapter.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) Do not wrap the camera or place it in Do not fire the flash near the eyes. cloth or blankets. This might cause temporary damage This might cause heat to build up and to the eyesight. deform the case, resulting in fire.
  • Page 9 CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect the If you plan not to use the camera for AC adapter plug with a wet hand. a long period of time, remove the AC adapter plug from a wall outlet. This might cause electric shock. Malfunction on the camera, if it Do not remove the AC adapter plug happens, might result in fire.
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Do not charge the batteries supplied Do not remove the batteries with the Digital Still Camera. immediately after the camera has been used for a long time. This might cause then to leak fluid or rupture, resulting in burns or injury. The batteries become hot during use.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Attention ............2 Displaying Images Enlarged ...... 67 Playing Back Movies ........68 Changing the Playback Menu Settings ..70 Preface • PROTECT ..........71 Before Using Your Camera ......4 • DPOF ............71 Accessories ..........5 • SLIDESHOW ..........71 Safety Precautions ........

  • Page 12: Handling Your Camera

    Handling Your Camera Before using the camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions page 6) and the notes described below: Avoid Using or Storing the Camera in the Following Places • Places subject to humidity, dust, and dirt •...

  • Page 13: About Batteries

    About Batteries Recommended Batteries We recommend using the following batteries to fully demonstrate this camera's functions: • AA Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries This camera is not provided with a charging function. Use a charger (commercially available) to charge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. •...

  • Page 14: Handling The Ac Adapter Correctly

    Handling the AC Adapter Correctly Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR AC20) (sold separately). Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. Before using the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions page 6) and the notes described below: •...

  • Page 15: About The Sd Memory Card (Provided)

    Under normal use data saved in the SD card is not damaged or lost. If used improperly, however, the data may be damaged or lost. Please be aware that Toshiba Corporation will accept no responsibility whatsoever for damaged or lost data, regardless of the type or cause of the problem or damage.

  • Page 17: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Names of the Parts Installing and Removing the Batteries Using the AC Power Adapter Inserting and Removing the SD Card Turning the Power ON/OFF Setting the Date and Time About the Remote Controller...

  • Page 18: Names Of The Parts

    Names of the Parts POWER switch ( page 24) Mode dial Flash ( page 34) Shutter button ( page 28) Flash open button ( page 34) Remote control sensor Speaker page 26) Microphone Flash adjustment sensor Terminal cover Front LED page 105, 108) MIC (external microphone IN) terminal (Compatible mike:...
  • Page 19 Shoulder strap attachment As shown in the figure, pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap attachment and fasten it to the fixture. Attach the other end of the strap in the same way. self-timer & remote controller/ flash button ( page 34) INFO.

  • Page 20: Installing And Removing The Batteries

    Installing and Removing the Batteries Before you insert the batteries, thoroughly read “About Batteries” ( page 13). Before starting When the AC adapter is connected to the camera, make sure that it is turned OFF. Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover. Unlock the battery cover lock q, and slide the battery cover to open w.

  • Page 21: Removing The Batteries

    Removing the Batteries Remove batteries by following the same procedure as that when you inserted them. Important • Before you remove the batteries, be sure to turn the power OFF. Removing the batteries with the power ON might cause malfunction and/or damage saved image data.

  • Page 22: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    Using the AC Power Adapter You can use the camera for a longer time if the AC adapter (sold separately) is used indoors or at other locations where there is a power outlet. This also prevents failed photographs due to battery wear and failed data downloads to the PC. For details about handling the AC adapter, thoroughly read “Handling the AC Adapter Correctly”...

  • Page 23: Inserting And Removing The Sd Card

    Inserting and Removing the SD Card Images photographed with this camera will be stored in the SD card. Without inserting the SD card, you cannot take photographs using the camera. Before starting Before inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power to the camera is OFF.

  • Page 24: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/OFF Turn the power ON. Before starting Load the batteries and insert the SD card. See “Installing and Removing the Batter- ies” page 20, “Inserting and Removing the SD Card” page 23 Turning the Power ON Slide the POWER switch in the arrow direction, then turn the power ON.

  • Page 25: 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 for a while without the battery loaded, the date and time setting screen is automatically displayed. Set the date and time. Seconds cannot be set.

  • Page 26: About The Remote Controller

    About the Remote Controller The remote controller allows you to take photographs or play back images away from the camera. For details on remote controller operations, see “Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller” ( page 54) and “Playing Back Photographed Images” ( page 64).

  • Page 27: Taking Photographs

    Taking Photographs Photography (Auto Photography) Selecting the Scene Mode Selecting the Focus Selecting the Flash Mode Using the Self-timer Zoom Photography Photography (Manual Photography) Selecting the Exposure (EXP) Selecting the White Balance (WB) Selecting the Photometry Mode (AE) Selecting the Capture Mode (S/C) Exposure Compensation Taking Movies Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller...

  • Page 28: Photography (Auto Photography)

    Photography (Auto Photography) This is a general-purpose method of photography. Photographs can be taken easily as the camera automatically controls the exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) and other settings. Prepare for taking photographs. Insert the specified batteries ( page 20) and SD card ( page 23) into the camera and remove the lens cap.
  • Page 29 Focusing • If you want to focus on the subject which is not in the center of the frame, you can point the subject and press the shutter button down halfway first, and then with the shutter button held halfway down (focus and exposure locked), reframe your picture and press the shutter button the rest of the way down to complete the shooting.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Scene Mode

    Selecting the Scene Mode Set the scene to photograph such as [ AUTO ] AUTO, [ ] PORTRAIT, [ ] LANDSCAPE, ] SPORTS, [ ] PORTRAIT + LANDSCAPE, [ ] NIGHT SCENE or [ ] MULTI. The setting still remains after the power is turned OFF manually or by auto power OFF . Turn the mode dial to [ OWER Press the OK button.

  • Page 31: Night Scene

    Flash mode cannot be used. 16 photographs are saved as the maximum size for a single image (PDR-M700: 3M, PDR-M500: 2M). If a size other than the maximum size was set before you take photographs in Multi photography, the setting is automatically changed to the maximum size. When you cancel Multi photography, the size returns to the size before you set Multi photography.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Focus

    Selecting the Focus You can take photographs with the distance to the subject set by [ AF ] AUTO FOCUS, ] MACRO, [ ] INFINITY, [ 1m ] FIXED AT 1m or [ 3m ] FIXED AT 3m. The setting still remains after the power is turned OFF manually or by auto power OFF. Turn the mode dial to one of [ OWER Press the OK button.
  • Page 33 [ AF ] AUTO FOCUS Select this when you want to leave the settings up to the camera to take photographs with ease. ] MACRO Select this when you want to take photographs of subjects within about 10 cm to 50 cm (Wide: zoom off), 90 cm to 120 cm (Tele: optical zoom 10X) of the camera.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Set the flash for taking photographs. You can set the flash firing mode according to the ambient conditions. The effective flash firing distance is about 0.5 m to 4.4 m (wide, ISO400). The setting still remains in memory after the power is turned off manually or by the auto power OFF function.

  • Page 35: Forced Flash

    ] Auto The flash fires automatically according to the ambient conditions. This mode is suitable for general-purpose photography. When the scene mode is set to [ ] Portrait or [ ] Portrait + Landscape in [ ] auto photography, the flash fires twice for red-eye reduction, and the photograph is taken at the second firing.

  • Page 36: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer When the self-timer is used, the shutter is closed automatically after the preset time (2 or 10 seconds). The setting is canceled after the power is turned off manually or by the auto power OFF function. Turn the mode dial to one of [ Press the self-timer &...

  • Page 37: Zoom Photography

    Zoom Photography Zoom photography up to a maximum of 40X is possible using the 10X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom depending on the distance up to the subject. Turn the mode dial to one of [ Compose the picture with the Tele button or Wide button to set the zoom.

  • Page 38: Photography (Manual Photography)

    Photography (Manual Photography) Manually adjust exposure mode, white balance, photometry mode, and capture mode before taking photographs. This setting is held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF. Prepare for taking photographs. Insert the specified batteries ( page 20) and SD card ( page 23) into the camera, and remove the lens cap.
  • Page 39 Press the OK button. The camera is now ready to take photographs. Compose the photo while viewing the subject through the LCD monitor or the Electric View Finder. “LCD BRIGHTNESS” page 61 Press the shutter button down halfway q and then full down w.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Exposure (Exp)

    Selecting the Exposure (EXP) You can take photographs with the exposure set to your specific requirements by [PRG] PROGRAM, [Av] APERTURE PRIORITY, [Tv] SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY and [M] MANUAL. [PRG] PROGRAM (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 41 [Av] APERTURE PRIORITY In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to the aperture setting. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. If you set a small aperture (higher F value), you can take portrait photographs with the foreground and background in focus, for example.
  • Page 42 Selecting the Exposure (EXP) (Continued) [Tv] SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to the shutter speed. The aperture is automatically set according to the shutter speed. If you set a fast shutter speed, you can take photographs of moving subjects that look as if they are still. If you set a slow shutter speed, you can take photographs that make you feel as if the subject is rushing by.
  • Page 43 • If you set the shutter speed to slower than 0.6 seconds, photographs are taken with Memo long exposures, and [ ] is displayed on the screen. • When the shutter speed is set to slower than 0.6, and the flash setting is changed to [ forced flash and [ ] red-eye reduction, the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/2 seconds.
  • Page 44 Selecting the Exposure (EXP) (Continued) [M] MANUAL In this mode, set the aperture value and shutter speed to individual values before taking photographs. Turn the mode dial to [ ], and press the OK button. Select [EXP] with the button, and press the button.

  • Page 45: Selecting The White Balance (Wb)

    Selecting the White Balance (WB) Set white balance when taking photographs under various lighting conditions, and take photographs in a state close to that when viewed with the human eye. White balance “Glossary” page 117 Turn the mode dial to [ ], and press the OK button.
  • Page 46 Selecting the White Balance (WB) (Continued) ] Registering the Preset Manually set white balance and register the setting. Up to two white balance patterns can be registered. Using this is helpful when the white balance does not go smoothly. Turn the mode dial to [ ], and press the OK button.
  • Page 47 ] Using Preset Data Use already registered preset data. Turn the mode dial to [ ], and press the OK button. Select [WB] with the button, and press the button. A list of White balance icons is displayed. Select [ ] or [ ] with the button, and press...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Photometry Mode (Ae)

    Selecting the Photometry Mode (AE) Set the metering method to calculate the exposure. Turn the mode dial to [ ], and press the OK button. Select [AE] with the button, and press the button. A list of photometry mode icons is displayed. Select the icon of the desired setting item with the button, and press the OK button.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Capture Mode (S/C)

    Selecting the Capture Mode (S/C) Set the capturing method that is used for taking photographs. Turn the mode dial to [ ], and press the OK button. Select [S/C] with the button, and press the button. A list of Capture mode icons is displayed. Select the icon of the desired setting item with the button, and press the OK button.
  • Page 50 In the high speed continuous photography mode, you can take up to 6 frames (9 frames for the PDR-M500) continuously at 0.3 second intervals, and in the normal continuous photography mode, you can take 14 frames or more (16 frames or more for the PDR- M500) at 1.0 second intervals.

  • Page 51: Ok Button

    ] Taking Shots with Automatic Exposure Bracketing If you use this mode when it is difficult to determine the exposure, continuous photographs are automatically taken with the exposure changed in either three steps (-0.3, 0, +0.3) or five steps (-0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.7) in 1/3 EV increments. Turn the mode dial to [ ], and press the OK button.

  • Page 52: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation This mode allows you to take photographs with the overall screen lightened or darkened on purpose. Set this mode when the appropriate brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when there is a great different in brightness (i.e. contrast) between the subject and background, or when subject to photograph comprises only a very small part of the screen.

  • Page 53: Taking Movies

    Taking Movies This mode is for taking movies. Voice can also be recorded. Turn the mode dial to [ Fully press the shutter button. This starts taking of the movie, and the front LED lights. Fully press the shutter button again to stop taking the movie and save the images to the SD card.

  • Page 54: Taking Photographs With The Remote Controller

    Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller You can take photographs with the remote controller. About the Remote Controller page 26. Turn the mode dial to one of [ Press the self-timer & remote controller button to set the [ Each press of the self-timer & remote controller button displays the firing mode on screen in the following order.

  • Page 55: Changing The Photography Menu Settings

    Changing the Photography Menu Settings In the photography mode ([ ]), set which basic settings are to be used for photography. The setting still remains in memory after the power is turned off manually or by the auto power OFF function. Turn the mode dial to one of [ Press the MENU button.

  • Page 56: Iso

    Changing the Photography Menu Settings (Continued) Set the ISO during photography. Setting a higher ISO (Increase the ISO value) increases noise in the photographed image. Select [ISO] with the button from the photography menu, and press the button ( page 55). The tab menu appears.

  • Page 57: Quality Setting

    QUALITY SETTING Set the size of the image to photograph and the quality. Select [QUALITY SETTING] with the button from the photography menu, and press the button ( page 55). The quality setting screen appears. Select [SIZE] or [QUALITY] with the button, and press the button.

  • Page 58: Create Folder

    Changing the Photography Menu Settings (Continued) Standard number of photographs possible in the [ modes Taking a single photograph may not decrease the possible number of shots or may decrease it by 2 because a different amount of data is recorded depending on the fineness of the image of the subjects.

  • Page 59: Picture

    PICTURE Set the color, detail and contrast of the image to photograph. Select [PICTURE] with the button from the photography menu, and press the button ( page 55). The picture setting screen appears. Select one of [COLOR] [CONTRAST] [SHARPNESS] with the button, and press the button.

  • Page 60: Display Settings

    Changing the Photography Menu Settings (Continued) DISPLAY SETTINGS Set the display of the screen. PREVIEW Set whether or not to display the photographed image on screen for two seconds immediately after you have taken the photograph. This is effective for checking the composition and brightness of the photographed image.

  • Page 61: Lcd Brightness

    Press the button. The screen returns to the photography menu. LCD BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor and Electronic View Finder can each be set separately. Adjust the brightness of the currently selected display. Select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] with the button from the photography menu, and press the button (...

  • Page 62: About The Adapter Ring

    About the Adapter Ring Put the adapter ring on when you want to use lens hoods, conversion lenses or filters bought from other companies. The screw thread on the lens is 52 mm. Use lens hoods, conversion lenses and filters that have a 52 mm thread.

  • Page 63: Playing Back Photographed Images

    Playing Back Photographed Images Playing Back Photographed Images Displaying Image Information Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Displaying Images Enlarged Playing Back Movies Changing the Playback Menu Settings DPOF Settings Protecting Images Display Settings...

  • Page 64: Playing Back Photographed Images

    Playing Back Photographed Images Play back captured still images one image at a time. Turn the mode dial to [ ], and turn the power on. The last image appears on screen. Adjust the brightness if the screen is too light or too OWER dark.

  • Page 65: Displaying Image Information

    Displaying Image Information Switch the state of the information display when playing back images. Turn the mode dial to [ Select the image with the button. Press the INFO. button. Each press of the INFO. button switches the information display state in the following order: Normal : Displays the state during regular playback.

  • Page 66: Displaying A List Of Images (Thumbnail Display)

    Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Display a list of images reduced in size on the screen. Up to nine images can be displayed in the list. This manual refers to display of images reduced in size as “thumbnail display.” This function is handy when you want to select the desired image when you have taken lots of images.

  • Page 67: Displaying Images Enlarged

    Displaying Images Enlarged The image currently being played back can be displayed enlarged in two steps. Images can be displayed enlarged when images are being played back one image at a time. Images captured by Multi photography ( page 31) or movies cannot be played back enlarged.

  • Page 68: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Play back movies recorded on the camera. Voice is also played back. Turn the mode dial to [ The last image appears on the screen. Adjust the brightness if the screen is too light or too dark. “LCD BRIGHTNESS”...
  • Page 69 To stop Movie Playback Press the button. This stops playback and returns to the start of the movie. To pause Movie Playback Press the button. This pauses movie playback. To cancel pause, press the button again. • Each press of the / buttons during a pause, feeds the movie forward or backward, Memo respectively, one frame at a time.

  • Page 70: Changing The Playback Menu Settings

    Changing the Playback Menu Settings In the playback mode ([ ]), set which settings are to be used for playback. The setting still remains in memory after the power is turned off manually or by the auto power OFF function. Turn the mode dial to [ Press the MENU button.

  • Page 71: Protect

    PROTECT Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. “PROTECTING IMAGES” page 76 DPOF Set the number of prints and date display in DPOF format ( “Glossary” page 117) to images that you want to print (develop). (This function is available for still images only.) You can print images easily just by taking the SD card to a print shop.

  • Page 72: Resize

    Changing the Playback Menu Settings (Continued) RESIZE Change the size of images to 320 × 240 pixels or 160 × 120 pixels to create a different image. This function is handy when you want to utilize an image as a mail attachment, for example.

  • Page 73: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings Set the number of prints and date display in DPOF format ( “Glossary” page 117) to images that you want to print (develop). (This function is available for still images only.) You can print images easily just by taking the SD card to a print shop. You can print on your printer at home if the printer supports DPOF.
  • Page 74 DPOF Settings (Continued) Press the OK button. The date and time setting screen appears. The date of the image can be printed at the bottom right corner of the photo. Select [YES] with the button, and press the OK button. To not print the date on the photo, select [NO], and press the OK button.
  • Page 75 Checking the DPOF Settings Select [CONFIRM SETTING] with the button in the DPOF setting screen, and press the button. Check the settings. Press the OK button. The screen returns to the DPOF setting screen. Press the button. The screen returns to the playback menu. Canceling the DPOF Settings Select [CLEAR ALL] with the button in the DPOF...

  • Page 76: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. This manual refers to this as “protecting” images. • Formatting the SD card undoes the protection, and erases all images. Memo • To protect the entire SD card, see “Write Protection” ( page 15).

  • Page 77: Removing The Protection

    Removing the Protection Select [PROTECT] with the button from the playback menu, and press the button ( page 70). The protect setting screen appears. Select the desired image to unprotect with the button, and press the OK button. ] under the image to unprotect, changes to To cancel removal of protection, press the OK button again.

  • Page 78: Display Settings

    Display Settings You can set display/non-display for the image information that is displayed on screen. This is handy for recording video or DVD images. Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS] with the button from the playback menu, and press the button ( page 70).
  • Page 79 Select either [ON] or [OFF] from the tab menu with the button, and press the OK button. This fixes the settings. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set all items, and press the button. The screen returns to the playback menu. •...

  • Page 81: Deleting Photographed Images

    Deleting Photographed Images Erasing Images Formatting the SD Card...

  • Page 82: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erase images. Note, however, that protected images ( page 76) or images on a write- protected SD card ( page 15) cannot be erased. Please note that the cleared images cannot be restored. ERASE ONE IMAGE Erase individual images one image at a time. Turn the mode dial to one of [ If you selected [ ], select the image you want to...

  • Page 83: Erase All Images

    ERASE ALL IMAGES Erase all images recorded on the SD card. Turn the mode dial to one of [ Press the erase button. The [ ] and the menu appears on screen. MENU MENU Select [ ] with the button, and press the OK button.

  • Page 84: Formatting The Sd Card

    Formatting the SD Card Erase all images or folders recorded on the SD card. The SD card cannot be formatted if it is LOCK state ( page 15). Important • Be sure to format the SD card on this camera. •...

  • Page 85: Connecting To The Pc

    Connecting to the PC About Your Software Connecting to the PC Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting to a Macintosh Changing the Image Size Copying Computer Images to the Camera Disconnecting the Camera from the PC...

  • Page 86: About Your Software

    • Use of the supplied software and Instruction Manual 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 with the supplied software and Instruction Manual.

  • Page 87: Connecting To The Pc

    (When being displayed in Windows) My document [ XXXTOSHI ] My computer Designates an image photographed 3.5 inch FD (A:) with Toshiba’s camera. (C:) A folder number in the range 100 to 999 is CD-ROM (D:) assigned according to the situations. Removable Disk (E:)

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    Connecting to a Windows PC The PC must have Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP installed. Be careful that how to install the USB driver differs depending on the Windows versions. Important • The data saved to the SD card may be damaged if the power to the camera is turned OFF during image transfer.
  • Page 89 Mark the “Copy image to hard drive” and “Launch ACDSee” checkboxes in the screen that is displayed, and click “Next”. To merely view the image without copying it to the PC, unmark the “Copy image to hard drive” checkbox, and mark only the “Launch ACDSee”...

  • Page 90: Viewing Movies

    Connecting to a Windows PC (Continued) Viewing Movies Double-click the movie file (AVI file) displayed at ACDSee ™ This starts up the movie playback software application and the movie is played back. ® Installing DirectX ® Please install DirectX, if Windows Media Player does not playback movies recorded by this camera.

  • Page 91: Printing Layouts

    Printing Layouts Two or more images can be laid out on paper and printed with comments by using the sample forms already provided. Click “FotoSlate” in the “Plug-ins” menu. The “Untitled FotoSlate” screen appears. Click “Add image” in the “File” menu, and select the desired image from the screen that is displayed.

  • Page 92: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Connecting to a Macintosh The Macintosh must have Mac OS 9.0 or later installed. Because this camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class, a Macintosh with Mac OS 9.0 or later does not require the installation of the USB driver. Important •...
  • Page 93 Select the location to copy the images on the ACDSee Device Detector screen, then mark “Launch ACDSee” and then click “Download”. Copying images is started. To just copy images to the computer, remove the mark from “Launch ACDSee” then ACDSee does not start. To delete an image from the camera’s SD card after copying the image, mark “Delete images from device”.
  • Page 94 Connecting to a Macintosh (Continued) Viewing Movies Double-click the movie file (AVI file) displayed at ACDSee. This starts up the movie playback software application and the movie is played back. Printing the Date Click “Custom Print” in the “File” menu. The Custom Print screen is displayed.

  • Page 95: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size ACDSee can be used to reduce the size of images, for example, when sending images attached to e-mail. Click to select the image you want to reduce in size from the images displayed by ACDSee. When the camera is connected to the PC with the USB cable, the camera is displayed as a removable disk.

  • Page 96: Copying Computer Images To The Camera

    Copying Computer Images to the Camera You can process images photographed with this camera on the PC and then send them back to the camera. You can also make copies of images other than those photographed with this camera. The movies cannot be copied. Connect this camera to the PC using a USB cable.

  • Page 97: Disconnecting The Camera From The Pc

    Disconnecting the Camera from the PC With Windows 98 installed: Turn OFF the power to the camera, then remove the USB cable form the PC and the camera. With Windows 2000, Me or XP installed: Click the [ ] icon on the task tray located at the bottom right of the PC and then perform operations according to the displayed instructions.

  • Page 99: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information Basic Settings Customize About LED Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV...

  • Page 100: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Set your camera’s operating environment as well as basic settings for images you are to photograph. This manual refers to this as “setup” (SET-UP). You can set up the following items: SOUND/AUTO POWER OFF/CUSTOMIZE/LANGUAGE/VIDEO OUT/ TIME & DATE / SYSTEM.

  • Page 101: Sound

    SOUND Set the sound (beep) that is output by the camera during operation. Select [SOUND] with the button from the SET-UP menu, and press the button. ( page 100) The sound setting screen appears. Press the button to display the tab menu, select [OFF] or [SELECT] in the tab menu with the button, and press the OK button.

  • Page 102: Auto Power Off

    Basic Settings (Continued) AUTO POWER OFF The power is automatically turned OFF to prevent battery wear when no operation is performed on the camera for a fixed period of time. This manual refers to this as the “auto power OFF.” In the following procedure, set the time until the camera automatically power OFF.

  • Page 103: Video Out

    VIDEO OUT Set the video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. Select [VIDEO OUT] with the button from the SET- UP menu, and press the button. ( page 100) The tab menu appears. Select [NTSC] or [PAL] with the button, and press the OK button.

  • Page 104: System

    Basic Settings (Continued) SYSTEM Check the camera and SD card information. You can also restore camera settings to their defaults. Select [SYSTEM] with the button from the SET-UP menu, and press the button. ( page 100) The system screen appears. Select the item with the button, and press the button.

  • Page 105: Customize

    Customize Set the color and lit state of the front LED and the screen that is displayed when the power is turned ON. LED COLOR You can set how the front LED lights and its color. Select [CUSTOMIZE] with the button from the SET- UP menu, and press the button.

  • Page 106: Starting Display

    Customize (Continued) Press the button. The screen returns to the SET-UP menu. STARTING DISPLAY You can set the image that is displayed on screen when the power is turned ON. Select [CUSTOMIZE] with the button from the SET- UP menu, and press the button.
  • Page 107 Select [EXECUTE] with the button, and press the OK button. This fixes the setting, and the screen returns to the customize screen. To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], and press the OK button. Press the button. The screen returns to the SET-UP menu.

  • Page 108: About Led

    About LED The camera state is indicated by the LED color and how the LED is lit (lit or flashing). Viewfinder LED Color State During photography During playback During connection to a PC Auto focusing successful While the camera is (w/out unsteady –...

  • Page 109: Taking And Playing Back Photographs On A Tv

    Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV You can take photographs while checking images on the TV or play back images on the TV. Before you can do this, you must connect a TV to your camera. We recommend using an AC adapter at an indoor location, for example, where there is power outlet.

  • Page 111: Additional Information

    Additional Information Specifications Warning Messages Troubleshooting Q&A Glossary Global Contacts Index...

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor 1/2.7” CCD sensor (PDR-M700 total pixel count: Approx. 3.37 million) (PDR-M500 total pixel count: Approx. 2.14 million) Sensitivity Manual setting: Equivalent to ISO70/100/200/400 Automatic setting: Equivalent to ISO70/100/200/400/70 to 200/70 to 400 Lens 10X optical zoom lens F2.8 - F3.1 Focal distance f=5.7 mm - 57 mm (equivalent to 37 mm - 370 mm on a 35 mm...

  • Page 113: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages The following warning messages and icons are displayed on the screen. Display Meaning Fairly consumed. Nearly exhaused. Completely exhaused. NO CARD No SD card is loaded. CARD LID OPEN The SD card cover is open. CHECKING CARD Acquiring SD card information. CARD FULL No more space on the SD card.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When the camera does not operate properly, check the following items besides the warning messages displayed on screen ( page 113) and the LED colors ( page 108) Problem Cause Remedy Page The power cannot The batteries have been Replace with new batteries.
  • Page 115 Problem Cause Remedy Page The SD card cannot The SD card has been Cancel the write-protection. be formatted. write-protected. A single image The image has been Cancel the protection of the image. cannot be erased. protected. The SD card has been Cancel the write-protection.

  • Page 116: Q&A

    Q&A The following are some frequently asked questions. Q:Pressing the shutter button does not cause the camera to immediately take a photograph. Why does this happen? A: Are you using the “half-shutter” function (pressing the shutter button down halfway)? This camera adjusts the focus and exposure when the shutter button is pressed down halfway.

  • Page 117: Glossary

    Glossary AF/AE AF (auto-focus) ... A function for automatically focusing your camera. AE ... A function for automatically setting your camera’s exposure. AF/AE lock ... Locking of the focus and exposure settings. AVI file format A standard movie file format on Windows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) A file system standard defined by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Tech- nology Industries Association) that is required for exchanging data between digital still...

  • Page 118: 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.

  • Page 119: Index

    Index AC adapter ..........14, 22 Playback menu ..........70 ACDSee ............86 Playback mode ..........18 APERTURE PRIORITY ........41 Playing back Movies ......... 68 Auto photography ..........28 POWER switch ........... 18, 24 AUTO POWER OFF ........102 PRESET ............

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