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Toshiba PDR-M5 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
PDR-M5
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI PDR-M5 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M5 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 3: Attention

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Attention For customers in the U.S.A. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M5 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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 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 5: Before Reading This Manual

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Before Reading This Manual Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M5 Digital Still Camera. To ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start using the camera.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M5. Preface Basic Photography Attention ..............1 How to Hold Your Camera ........38 Before Reading This Manual ......... 3 How to Press the Shutter Button ......
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents (continued) The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M5. Playing Back/Erasing Images Other Applications Playing Back Photographed Images Basic Photographic Settings (Single-Frame Playback) ........69 (SET-UP mode) ........... 93 Playing Back Movies ...........

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Precautions Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M5. These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will prevent harm and damage to the operator and other persons.
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Precautions (continued) DANGER DANGER (continued) Do not carry the battery or store it together Do not heat, disassemble or throw the with other metallic objects such as a ball- battery into fire or water. point pen or necklace.
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING WARNING (continued) Should you ever notice smoke, a strange Do not place the camera on wobbly, odor or excessive heat coming from the inclined or unstable surfaces. camera, immediately turn OFF the power This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING WARNING (continued) (continued) Keep the batteries out of the reach of Do not disassemble, change or repair the children. camera. If a child swallows a battery, this might result in This might cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION CAUTION (continued) If you want to use the camera on an Before you move the camera, disconnect airplane, consult with the airline and follow cords and cables. their instructions. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION CAUTION (continued) (continued) Do not subject the status display to impact. Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder. If the status display is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may This may cause injury of the eyes.

  • Page 14: Using Your Camera Correctly

    • Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods Do not expose the camera to sand. The PDR-M5 is particularly sensitive to sand. If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable.
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera • To prevent the lens, surface of the status display or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust on these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth. •...
  • Page 16 Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling Batteries The PDR-M5 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as the “battery”.) Other batteries cannot be used. When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the notes described below.
  • Page 17 • The battery can be charged within this camera body using the PDR-AC10 AC adapter supplied with the PDR-M5 (see page 29). The battery takes about five hours to charge. • If you use the PDR-CG1 battery charger (sold separately), the battery can be charged in about one hour.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the AC adapter (PDR-AC10) provided with your camera. 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 6 onwards and the notes described below.

  • Page 19: Features

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Features Photography interval of second Replay interval of seconds X zoom lens USB interface compatible - Serial interface also compatible High definition 2.14 million pixels Extensive photographic functions SmartMedia™ • Auto/Flash/Macro/Self-timer • Expandable up to 64MB •...

  • Page 20: The Function Map

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The Function Map It is suggested that you look at the function map, below before using the PDR-M5. Read these pages first. Changing the photography settings. Let's get ready to use the PDR-M5.

  • Page 21: Accessories

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. PDR-BT1 lithium-ion PDR-AC10 AC adapter (1) Video cable (1) Strap (1) battery pack (1) SmartMedia™ USB cable Serial cable Adapter cable for (8MB, 3.3V) (1)

  • Page 22: Names Of Parts

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Names of Parts Flash Mode dial For enlarged view P.22) Flash switch Strap attachment Shutter button Strap attachment Flash control sensor Viewfinder window Self-timer lamp Terminal cover • DIGITAL terminal • VIDEO terminal •...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Names of Parts (continued) Function button Status display P.23) ENTER button Press the center of the button. (Use this button to fix a selection.) Viewfinder LED (cross pad) button Press the button on the required side. Viewfinder (Use these buttons to select an item Diopter adjustment knob...
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Names of Parts (continued) Mode dial Manual mode ( P. 60) Manually sets white balance, aperture value, exposure and AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure) position. SET-UP mode ( P. 93) Auto Photography mode ( P. 42) Sets basic camera settings This is the most commonly used (power OFF time, sound, time,...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Names of Parts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera’s status. You can verify the camera’s status even if the LCD monitor is not on. The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in the status display vary according to the setting. The status display backlight lights for about five seconds in the following instances: •...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Strap

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Attaching the Strap This strap is handy for carrying your camera around. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your neck. Pass the leading end of the strap through the strap attachment q, and then pass through both ends of the strap adjuster w.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Battery

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Preparing the Battery This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). Other batteries cannot be used. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 14. Loading the Battery IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the battery, be sure to turn the camera OFF. If the battery is loaded or removed with the power ON, the date setting may return to its default or the camera settings may be reset (SET-UP Page 93, Manual Photography...
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Preparing the Battery (continued) Load the battery in the battery compartment making sure that it is loaded in the correct direction as shown in the figure on the right. Insert the terminal (metal-colored part) first when loading the battery. Close the battery cover q, and slide the battery cover Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.

  • Page 29: Removing The Battery

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Preparing the Battery (continued) Removing the Battery Reverse the procedure for “Loading the Battery” and remove the battery. IMPORTANT • When removing the battery, take care not to drop it by mistake. • Store batteries with the electrode cover attached. Charging the Battery When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use.
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Preparing the Battery (continued) Battery Wear When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. Status Display Remaining Battery Power LCD Monitor Sufficient battery power Half battery power or less Little battery power left (Power is cut.) Either recharge, or replace with a new battery.

  • Page 31: Using The Power Outlet

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the Power Outlet If you use the AC adapter (PDR-AC10, provided with the camera) in a room with a power outlet, you can take photographs for an extended period of time. This also prevents failed photographs due to battery wear or failed transfer of data to a PC.

  • Page 32: About Smartmedia

    • Never remove the SmartMedia™ or switch the camera OFF during data recording or during data erasing (SmartMedia™ formatting). These actions might damage the SmartMedia™. • Use only the SmartMedia™ specified for use with the PDR-M5. The use of other SmartMedia™ could damage the camera.

  • Page 33: Loading Smartmedia

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About SmartMedia™ (continued) • Take care not to touch the SmartMedia™’s electrodes (metal contacts) or allow the electrodes to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any dirt. • To avoid damage caused by static electricity during transportation or storage, always use the special static-free case provided.

  • Page 34: Removing Smartmedia

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About SmartMedia™ (continued) Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go with the SmartMedia™ electrodes (metal contacts) facing the rear of the camera. Electrodes Close the SmartMedia™ cover. Before you use a new SmartMedia™, be sure to format the SmartMedia™...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About SmartMedia™ (continued) Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the direction of the arrow q to open the cover w. Push the SmartMedia™ in as far as it can go, and pull it out with your fingers.

  • Page 36: Write Protection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About SmartMedia™ (continued) Write Protection To prevent valuable data from being erased inadvertently, attach the write-protect sticker at the write-protect area. Data can no longer be recorded or erased from SmartMedia™. To write or erase data from Write-protect area SmartMedia™, peel off the sticker.

  • Page 37: Turning The Power On/Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. ( Page 31) Set the mode dial to the desired mode. Remove the lens cap if attached. In the [ ] or [ ] modes, the lens extends from the camera...

  • Page 38: Lcd Monitor Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LCD Monitor Display The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings. To erase text currently displayed on the LCD monitor, press the DISP button ( Page 99).

  • Page 39: In Playback Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LCD Monitor Display (continued) In Playback mode ([ Progress bar (shows how much of a moving image has been played back) Folder name Mode dial setting 0003 Image number (still image) or continuous playback time (movie) Protected image NO IMAGE Message (...

  • Page 40: How To Hold Your Camera

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How to Hold Your Camera When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or neck strap from covering the lens, flash or flash sensor. Right Wrong Camera held with both hands with your arms firmly held Fingers held over the lens against the sides of your chest - 38 -...

  • Page 41: How To Press The Shutter Button

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How to Press the Shutter Button The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: half way down and fully down. When pressed half way down, AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. When pressed fully down, the camera takes a picture. Press the shutter button down half way q.
  • Page 42 Moving the camera as you press the shutter button will result in a blurred image. • The PDR-M5 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-M5 may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for subjects and situations such as the following:...

  • Page 43: About The Color Of The Viewfinder Led

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About the Color of the Viewfinder LED The color of the viewfinder LED indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the LED color may differ according to the mode dial setting. Viewfinder LED Viewfinder LED Meaning...

  • Page 44: Photography (Auto Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photography (Auto Photography) This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode: using the viewfinder and using the LCD monitor.

  • Page 45: Using The Lcd Monitor

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture. Press the shutter button down half way q, and press it down fully w. q Press down half way. • Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, w Press down and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Set the mode dial to [ Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 98 Press the shutter button down half way q, and press q Press down it down fully w.

  • Page 47: Setting The Image Size And Quality

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the size (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be photographed. Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the remaining amount of space in the SmartMedia™.
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) Take the photograph. For details on how to take photographs Photograph ( Page 42) Memo • To make the image smaller, it is more effective to reduce the size q and then reduce image quality w. •...

  • Page 49: Zoom Photography

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Zoom Photography Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots wide angle shots. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Compose the picture using the Zoom key. Telephoto (zoom) key • Pressing the Telephoto (zoom) key zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 50: Digital Zoom Photography

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Digital Zoom Photography This function enlarges the center of the image displayed on the screen so that it appears that the photographed image is enlarged twice its size. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON in this mode. Take pictures while viewing the image in the LCD monitor. This feature is not supported in the movie mode.

  • Page 51: Close-Up Photography (Macro Approximately Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Close-up Photography (Macro approximately Photography) The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 1 ft (25 cm) to 3 ft (90 cm). This camera cannot focus on subjects within 1 ft (25 cm) to 3 ft (90 cm) unless in the macro photography mode. Do not use the macro photography mode for subjects outside of this range.

  • Page 52: Photography Using The Self-Timer (Self-Timer Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photography Using the Self-timer (Self-timer Photography) When the self-timer is used, the shutter automatically closes after the preset time (two or ten seconds). Changing the set time until photography Page 68 Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Press the self-timer button.

  • Page 53: Photography Using The Flash (Flash Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography) In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be fired. The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 2.95 ft (0.9 m) to 8.20 ft (2.5 m).
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) Compose the picture. Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. Page 39 When you are not using the flash, press the flash unit down to fit it into the camera body. Auto In this mode, the flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions.
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) Memo • If you take a photograph in the [ ] Slow Synchro mode at a place with a dark background or in the [ Suppressed Flash mode at a dark place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter speed warning is displayed.

  • Page 56: Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.25 second intervals (four images per second). In the burst photography mode, four photographs can be taken continuously at FULL ( Page 45) size (1600 x 1200 pixel) and 16 photographs can be taken continuously at HALF ( Page 45) size (800 x 600 pixels).
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued) Press the buttons to verify the image. White frames indicating the number of photographs are displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the image with above it is the currently displayed image.
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued) Use the buttons to select [EXEC] and press the ENTER button. The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs. Memo •...

  • Page 59: Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography) This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.25 second intervals. The 16 photographed images are saved as one image (FULL size: 1600 x 1200 pixels). This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving subjects. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Set the photography mode to [MULTI].

  • Page 60: Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) This mode is used for taking subjects that require several seconds to photograph such as firework displays at night. When using this mode, be sure to use a tripod to prevent handshake. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Set the photography mode to [BULB].

  • Page 61: Making Movies

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Making Movies Make a movie of moving images. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Set the photography mode to [MOVIE]. q Press the MENU button. w Use the buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.

  • Page 62: Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, exposure compensation, aperture value and AF/AE area (auto-focus/exposure position) and take photographs at these conditions. This is called “manual photography.”...
  • Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) Press the ENTER button. This fixes the setting. The camera is ready to take photographs. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) W.B. (White Balance) White Balance Additional Information, Glossary The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. This setting allows you to set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) Effective Subjects and Set Values Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5) • Backlit portraits (+0.6 to +1.5) • Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9) •...
  • Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) AREA (AF/AE area) This setting allows you to set which part of the screen to focus to when the shutter button is pressed half way to activate AF and AE ( Page 114).

  • Page 67: Changing The Preset Conditions (Rec Menu)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ] automatic photography and ] manual photography mode. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Press the MENU button.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button. The camera is now ready to take photographs. Photography Modes Select from the following photography modes: [1SHOT], [BURST], [MULTI] and [BULB] are modes for photographing still images. [MOVIE] is a mode for making movies.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) PREVIEW This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds immediately after you have taken the shot. This allows you check the composition and brightness of the photographed image. Note, however, that detailed areas are not sharp as the resolution of preview images is low.
  • Page 70 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) BULB Sets the exposure time when taking pictures in the bulb photography mode ( Page 58). : Opens shutter for about 1 second (default) : Opens shutter for about 2 seconds : Opens shutter for about 4 seconds : Opens shutter for about 8 seconds SELF TIMER...

  • Page 71: Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Play back photographed still images one image at a time. IMPORTANT • If you set the mode dial to [ ] when the photography mode is set to [1SHOT], [BURST], [MULTI] and [BULB] ( Page 66), still images can be played back.

  • Page 72: Playing Back Movies

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Back Movies Play back movies that you have recorded. IMPORTANT • If you set the mode dial to [ ] when the photography mode is set to [MOVIE] ( Page 66), movies can be played back.
  • Page 73 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Back Movies (continued) The user can control the playback by pressing the function during playback or after. During pause During playback 1-frame feed 2x-speed playback • Each press of the button feeds the button •...
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Back Movies (continued) To play back another movie, press the ENTER button. The LCD monitor returns to the thumbnail display. Memo • HALF size movies are not displayed on the entire LCD monitor. They are displayed in the center of the screen.

  • Page 75: Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 2.5 times or 5 times actual size. Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back one image at a time. Movies and images photographed in the multi mode ( Page 57) cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature.

  • Page 76: Displaying A List Of Images (Thumbnail Display)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. This manual calls this display “thumbnail display.” This feature is useful, for example, when there are many images. After you have displayed the thumbnail display, you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display.

  • Page 77: Auto Playback (Slideshow)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Auto Playback (Slideshow) Automatically play back one image at a time in order. This feature is not supported in the movie mode. Set the mode dial to [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 78: Playback Of Multi Image Pictures

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playback of Multi Image Pictures Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode like an animation. Set the mode dial to [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Use the button to select the images photographed in the multi photography mode.

  • Page 79: Reducing The Image Size (Resize)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Changes the size of FULL size (1600 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (800 x 600 pixels) in the horizontal and vertical directions, and overwrites the old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called “resizing” in this manual.
  • Page 80 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) Use the buttons to select [RESIZE] and press button. The RESIZE menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be resized, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. Use the buttons to select the image and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 81: Compressing Images (Quality)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Compressing Images (Quality) Compresses images to half their size, and overwrites the old size image with the new compressed image. Compressing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia™ has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia™...
  • Page 82 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Compressing Images (Quality) (continued) Use the buttons to select [QUALITY], and press the button. The SET-UP menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be compressed, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. The current compression ratio (quality) is displayed under the image.

  • Page 83: Copying Images

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Copying Images Copies images stored on the SmartMedia™. This feature is useful when you want to copy an image from one SmartMedia™ to another. Set the mode dial to [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Copying Images (continued) Use the buttons to select the desired image, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the image to be copied, and [ ] is displayed under the image. To cancel a selection, press the ENTER button again. If you want to copy two or more images, repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images.
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Copying Images (continued) Use the buttons to select [OK], and press the ENTER button. The screen indicating that the image is being copied appears. To quit copying, select [CANCEL]. If the SmartMedia™ has insufficient memory space, [LACK CAPACITY] appears on the screen. Replace the SmartMedia™...

  • Page 86: Selecting The Folder To Play Back

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting the Folder to Play Back Select the folder to play back when the currently loaded SmartMedia™ contains two or more folders. When playing back movies in the still image mode or vice versa, you must select the folder to play back. Switching between the still image mode and movie mode, is performed in the photography mode ( Page 66).
  • Page 87 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued) About Folder Names Images photographed on this camera are recorded to the [100TOSHI] folder in the case of still images and to the [ ] folder in the case of moving images (movies). You cannot set which folder to store images to as you like.

  • Page 88: Erasing Images (Erase Frame)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Erases images one image at a time. Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected ( Page 90) or the SmartMedia™ is write- protected ( Page 34). Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [...
  • Page 89 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Erasing Images (Erase Frame) To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. Memo • When [ PROTECT!!!] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection ( Page 90). • If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number.

  • Page 90: Erasing All Images In A Folder (Erase All)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) Erases all images within the currently selected folder. For details on folders, see “Specifying the Folder to Play Back” Page 84). Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected ( Page 90) or when the SmartMedia™...

  • Page 91: Formatting The Smartmedia

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Formatting the SmartMedia™ Formatting erases all images currently recorded on the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. Protected images Page 90) are also erased. SmartMedia™ cannot be formatted if it is write-protected ( Page 34). IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 92: Protecting Images

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™, regardless of whether they are protected or not. • To protect the entire SmartMedia™, see “Write Protection” ( Page 34).
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Protecting Images (continued) Use the buttons to select [PROTECT] and press the button. The PROTECT menu is displayed. Use the buttons to select the desired image to protect, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the image to be protected, and [ ] is displayed under the image.

  • Page 94: Removing The Protection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”. Use the buttons to select the image to unprotect, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, and [ under the image changes to [ To unprotect an image, press the ENTER button again.

  • Page 95: Basic Photographic Settings (Set-Up Mode)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) This feature allows you to set up the environment for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. This is called “setup”. The following items can be changed in the SET-UP mode: AUTO-OFF/SOUND/TIME/LANGUAGE/SCREEN/IMAGE number/DEFAULT The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF.

  • Page 96: Auto-Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) Press the button. The tab menu is displayed. How to set the time Page 95 Use the buttons to change the setting in the tab menu, and press the ENTER button. To cancel changing of settings, press the button.

  • Page 97: Sound

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) SOUND Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone. [ON] (default) : Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation. [OFF] : Does not sound the beep tone in any state. TIME Sets the date and time.

  • Page 98: Screen

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) SCREEN Sets the display color for the REC MENU, PLAY MENU and SET UP menu. [WHITE] (default) : Blue and white [GREEN] : Orange and green IMAGE number Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs.

  • Page 99: Default

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) About Image Numbers and Folders • The image number assigned to the [ ] of the inserted SmartMedia™ starting from 0001. • The image number is assigned as a continuous number from the next number following the largest number in the [ ] folder.

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recorded image. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ Press the MENU button.

  • Page 101: Disp Button And Lcd Monitor Display

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display By pressing the DISP button, the LCD monitor and the on-screen display can be turned on and off. ( LCD monitor display Page 36) Live image On-screen display/image details (image before photography) (letters and icons are displayed) (monitor is blank)

  • Page 102: Taking And Playing Back Photographs On A Tv

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV Television sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback. To do this, the camera must first be connected to the TV. We recommend using the AC adapter on an indoor power outlet when available. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 103 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued) Take photographs or play them back. Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor. How to take photographs Page 42 How to play back images Page 69...

  • Page 104: Transferring Images To A Pc

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Transferring Images to a PC You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and cable set. Images recorded on SmartMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) or floppy disk adapter (sold separately, PDR-FLP2).

  • Page 105: Separately Sold Accessories

    For details on these accessories, refer to the Instruction Manual for the accessory you are using. (information current as of September 1999) To purchase above accessories within the United States, please visit our website at http://www.toshiba.com/taisisd/dsc and click “Support” tab. You will find “Where to buy” information. SmartMedia™ (3.3 V)
  • Page 106 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Separately Sold Accessories (continued) Floppy Disk Adapter PDR-FLP2 (FlashPath) This adapter allows SmartMedia™ to be used as 3.5" floppy disk. This adapter is inserted into the floppy disk drive on your PC, allowing images recorded on the SmartMedia™...

  • Page 107: Connecting To Other Devices

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting to Other Devices PC card adapter SmartMedia™ Floppy disk adapter Printer Software application (CD-ROM) (provided) Interface cable (provided) Video cable (provided) PDR-M5 AC adapter (provided) TV monitor Plug socket - 105 -...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Camera Body Model Toshiba Digital Still Camera PDR-M5 Recording medium SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64MB compatible Compression system JPEG-compliant Image file format Exif Ver.2.1-compliant Compression Quality Image <Still Image Mode> File Size 16MB 32MB...
  • Page 109 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications (continued) Pickup elements 1/2" CCD sensor (total number of pixels: approx. 2.14 million) Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 Lens 3X zoom lens F3.5 – F5.0/F7.6 – F11 Focal length f=7.4 mm – 22 mm (equivalent to 40 mm – 120 mm on a 35 mm camera) Real image type zoom finder Viewfinder Auto-focus...
  • Page 110 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications (continued) Date/Time Simultaneously recorded to image data (Exif file format) Automatic calendar function Automatically adjusted until the year 2030 LCD monitor ( 1.8" amorphous silicon TFT (122,320 pixels) DC 5 V DC IN terminal I/O terminal DIGITAL terminal RS-232C/RS-422 or USB...
  • Page 111 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications (continued) AC adapter (PDR-AC10) Power supply AC100V-120V 50/60Hz Rated Input Capacity 29VA Rated Output DC5V 2A Operating temperature +32°F (0°C) ~ +104°F (+40°C) Storage temperature –4°F (–20°C) ~ +158°F (+70°C) Dimensions ” (70 mm) (W) x 1- ”...

  • Page 112: Warnings And Messages Displayed On Lcd Monitor

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. Display Meaning LCD monitor Status display Remaining battery power half or less No battery power left (Flashing) NO CARD...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor ( Page 110) and the color of the viewfinder LED ( Page 41). Then check the following items. Problem Causes Remedy See Page No power supply The battery is exhausted.
  • Page 114 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Causes Remedy See Page I cannot use the flash to The mode dial has been changed Set the mode dial to the correct setting. – take pictures. to another setting. The flash unit is closed.
  • Page 115 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Causes Remedy See Page Nothing is displayed The camera is in the PC mode. Change the camera to the photography or P.42 even through the LCD playback mode. P.69 monitor is set to ON. The set date and time Both the battery and AC adapter are Set the date and time again.

  • Page 116: Glossary

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Glossary AF/AE Red-Eye Effect AF (auto-focus) ··· A function for automatically The phenomenon where people’s eyes sometimes focusing your camera. appear red in the picture when you use a flash to AE ··· A function for automatically setting your photograph them in low-light conditions.

  • Page 117: Customer Support

    Manual. “Troubleshooting” (page 111) If this does not rectify the problem, contact the store of purchase or call the Toshiba Tech Support Line at: (800)829-8318 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, Mon. to Fri. (except holidays) or e-mail to: dsc.support@tais.toshiba.com Repairs Within the Warranty Period We shall repair your camera in accordance with the details described on the Warranty Card.

  • Page 118: Demo Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Demo Mode In the Demo Mode, you will have the ability to take/save a limited number of images without the SmartMedia™ card in place. The playback and downloading functions will be operational the same as in the normal mode.
  • Page 119 TOSHIBA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA For technical support, please contact: (800)829-8318 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday to Friday except holidays, or e-mail us at: dsc.support@tais.toshiba.com Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Imaging Systems Division 9740 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, Carifornia 92618-1697 * Address and telephone number are subject to change without notice.
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