Toshiba PDR-M81- User Manual

- 3 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M81 Digital Still Camera.To ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully befor...

- 4 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The Function Map There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-M81, by using the settings provided by the cameraitself or by adjusting the settings to sui...

- 5 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The Function Map (continued) Loading images on a personal computer Loading Images on a Personal Computer (P. 121), separate “Software Manual” STEP1 – Let’s play back s...

- 6 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preface ■ Attention ............................................................................ 1 ■ Before Reading This Manual ..........................................

- 7 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions ■ Taking Shots with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing(AEB Photography) ......................................................... 71 ■ Taking Photographs Continuously (...

- 8 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions Indication definitions Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M81. These instructions contain valuableinformation on safe and ...

- 10 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (continued) Should you ever notice smoke, a strangeodor or excessive heat coming from thecamera, immediately turn OFF the powerand remove the batte...

- 14 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Your Camera Correctly Notes On Handling Your Camera When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwards and...

- 16 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Notes On Batteries • To extend the use of the camera, we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of batteries: - Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh] (Extende...

- 17 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling Batteries When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe thewarnings and cautions indicated o...

- 18 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Euro...

- 19 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA) • SmartMedia™ (8MB) (1)• Smar...

- 20 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Names of Parts Shutter button Lens Flash POWER button Viewfinder Built-in microphone Speaker Self-timer button Self-timer lamp Flash button Image Quality ...

- 22 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Names of Parts (continued) Mode dial SET-UP mode ( ➲ P. 109) Sets basic camera settings (AUTO POWER OFF, SOUND, TIME & DATE, OSD LANGUAGE, VIDEO OUT, ...

- 23 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions 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 isnot on.The...

- 24 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Attaching the Shoulder Strap This shoulder strap is handy for carrying your camera around.To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang th...

- 25 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions This camera uses four size AA batteries. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 16. Loading the Batteries IMPORTANT • Before you load or rem...

- 26 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Installing the batteries (continued) Close the battery cover, slide it 1 , and lock 2 . Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Removing the Ba...

- 27 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Installing the batteries (continued) Memo • When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera for a long time without the battery loa...

- 28 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions If you use the AC adapter (sold separately: PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Europe, PDR-ACM1Ufor the UK) in a room with a power outlet, you can...

- 30 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions About SmartMedia™ “SmartMedia™” is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s poweris turned OFF, the images save...

- 31 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions • 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 d...

- 32 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Slide the SmartMedia TM cover release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 . The cover opens 2 . Gently ...

- 33 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Removing SmartMedia™ IMPORTANT • Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while data is being recorded to the...

- 34 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Write-protect area Sticker Close the SmartMedia™ cover. Write Protection To prevent valuable data from being erased, attach ...

- 38 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Turning the Power On Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. ( ➲ Page 31) Press the POWER button to turn the power on. When the camera is turn...

- 39 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions How to Hold Your Camera When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or shoulder strap from covering thelens, flash or flash sens...

- 40 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions How to Press the Shutter Button The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: halfway down and fully down. When pressed halfway down,AF (auto-focu...

- 41 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Photography (Auto Photography) This is the most commonly used photography mode.In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automati...

- 42 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture. If you use the viewfinder to take photographs, the photogra...

- 44 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions 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 acco...

- 45 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) <Quality> [ ★★★ ] FINE : 1/5 (JPEG) compression [ ★ ★★ ] NORMAL : 1/7.5 (JPEG) compression (still image)...

- 47 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( [ ] Mode) Set the appropriate scene mode from: [ ] automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings, [ ] port...

- 48 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Options Press to display option menu, press or to select options and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press . ☞ [ ] Automatical...

- 52 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Zoom Photography Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots up to 2.8 times the size or wide-angle photography dependingon the distance up to the subj...

- 53 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Zoom Photography (continued) Digital Zoom Photography To set the digital zoom: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use or to select [DIGITAL ZOOM] and press . 3 Use o...

- 54 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Changing the Focus The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 10 cm (0.33 ft) (WIDE sidesetting) to 80 cm (2.62 ft).Th...

- 55 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically takes a picture after the preset time (2 or 10 seconds). Set the mode dial to [ ] [ ] or [ ]. Press the...

- 56 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Photography Using the Flash In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed toset off...

- 62 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Photography in the Program Mode Continuous photographyExposure CompensationAEBSpot meteringWhite balance setting Function O ~ O ~ O ~ O ~ O ~ [ PRG ] [ ] ...

- 63 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutters...

- 65 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to shutter speed. The camera automatically sets theaperture value according to the shutter speed....

- 67 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Photography in the Full Manual Mode Set the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking a photograph. Carry out steps 1 to 2 in “Manual Settin...

- 68 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions This mode is used for taking subjects that require several seconds to photograph such as firework displays atnight. When using this mode, be sure to use a...

- 69 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Exposure Compensation Exposure Setting Value This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimumbr...

- 70 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Exposure Compensation (continued) Effective Subjects and Set Values ● Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper...

- 72 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.8 second intervals.The maximu...

- 74 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued) Use to select [ ] and press ENTER. The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then re...

- 75 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it...

- 76 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ], [ ] or [ ] photography ...

- 77 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions PREVIEW This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two secondsimmediately after you have taken the shot.This allows you t...

- 79 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) SHARPNESS Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded. [NORMAL] : Normal sharpness (d...

- 81 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Playing Back Movies Play back movies that you have recorded. Audio can also be played back. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last recorded image appears on the ...

- 83 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. This manual calls this display “thumbnai...

- 84 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Entire image Currentposition ofenlargement Enlarges selected portions of images being played back at two lev...

- 85 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions 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 [ ]. Th...

- 86 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Playback of Multi Image Pictures Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode in quick succession. Set the mode dial ...

- 88 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued) To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. Memo • When [PROTECTED] is displayed on the L...

- 91 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Formatting the SmartMedia™ Formatting erases all images and reformats the SmartMedia™ loaded in your camera. Protected images ( ➲ Page 106) are also erased. ...

- 92 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About Folders When playing back the photographed images (still images and movies), you can select any image in any folderas you like by the folder button. How to sele...

- 98 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Copies images stored on the SmartMedia™. This feature is useful when you want to copy an image from oneSmartMedia™ to another. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last imag...

- 101 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Copy Images (continued) The image No. for copying When images are copied, the frame No. is not copied. The frame No. becomes:• Still images : When the SmartMedia™ at...

- 102 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Information The number of prints or the image date can be set in a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) file for images to beprinted (developed). ( ➲ Additional I...

- 103 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Information (continued) Press or to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press ENTER. [SELECT] : Sets one image at a time. [ALL] : Sets all images at once. Set the nu...

- 105 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Memo • When the SmartMedia™ already contains a DPOF information file, the message “RECREATE DPOF FILE?” is sometimes displayed. Note that if you select [YES], the fi...

- 106 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™, regardless of whether they are prote...

- 108 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”( ➲ Page 106). Use or to select the image to unprotect, and pres...

- 110 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) Press . The tab menu is displayed. ☞ How to set the time ( ➲ Page 114) Use or to change the setting in the tab menu, a...

- 111 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions YEAR MONTH DAY Hour Minute OK CANCEL Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) SOUND Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone. [ON] : Sounds the beep tone accord...

- 112 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions OSD LANGUAGE Set the display language of menus displayed on the LCD monitor. [English] : English (default) [ ] : Japanese All descriptions in this Instru...

- 115 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions 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 di...

- 116 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Playback Mode) This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. You can switch...

- 117 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Photography Mode) This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ...

- 118 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions [ ], [ ] or [ ] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half down.[ ] Standby mode [ ], [ ] or [ ] Self-timer in operation at a handshake alarm ...

- 119 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions 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 bec...

- 120 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions 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 p...

- 121 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Transferring Images to a PC You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and USB cable.Images recorded on SmartMedi...

- 122 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Pla ying Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Ad ditional Inf ormation Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Separately Sold Accessories The following items are also available as separately sold items. ☞ Relationship between your camera and accessories ➲ Connect...

- 123 - Getting Read y T aking Photographs Playing Bac k Ima g e s Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Ima g e s Hand y Functions Connecting to Other Devices SmartMedia™ Floppy disk adapter PC card adapter PC Printer Software application (CD-ROM) (provided) USB cable (provided) (PC/AV)...

- 124 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Specifications Camera Body SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64/128MB compatible JPEG-compliant Exif Ver. 2.1-compliant DCF Ver. 1.0-compliant Quality Mode FINE ★★★ NOR...

- 128 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. Meaning Batteries ...

- 129 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor (continued) Display Meaning There are no free folders on the SmartMedia™to copy image data to.There is a parameter tha...

- 130 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Troubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor ( ➲ Page 128) and the color of the viewfinder LED ( ➲ Page 118). Then check the following items....

- 133 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Glossary ● AF/AE AF (auto-focus) ··· A function for automaticallyfocusing your camera.AE ··· A function for automatically setting yourcamera’s exposure.AF/AE lock ··...

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