Toshiba PDR-M700 Camera User Guide

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.
Serial No.
Please retain this information for future reference.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Attention
For customers in the U.S.A.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M700
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M500
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.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.
Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the
TV, move it to the left of the TV.
Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit
as your equipment.
• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.
• If these suggestions don’t help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Imaging Systems Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard,
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Phone Number: (800)288-1354
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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)
Before Using Your Camera
Thank you for buying this TOSHIBA Digital Still Camera.
Preface
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.
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The design, specifications, software and content of this Instruction Manual are subject to
change without notice in the interest of product improvement.
Trademark Information
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• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Media are registered trademarks in the U.S.
and other countries by the U.S. Microsoft Corporation. Windows is an abbreviated term
referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
• Macintosh and Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• ACDSee is a trademark of ACD Systems Co.
• SD logo is a trademark.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG in Germany.
• Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Copyright Notice
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Images taken with digital still cameras are for personal enjoyment only and must not be
used, indicated, distributed, or exhibited, etc. otherwise without the permission of the
copyright holder as per copyright laws.
Note that photographing some performances, exhibitions, etc., is restricted even when
photographs are taken for personal enjoyment. In addition, the transfer of memory cards
(SD cards, etc.) containing copyrighted images and files is limited to purposes within the
range permitted by copyright laws.
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About the Used Terms
Other Useful
Information
• Windows 98
Windows 98 refers to Microsoft® Windows® 98 Operating System.
• Windows 2000
Windows 2000 refers to Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System.
• Windows Me
Windows Me refers to Microsoft® Windows® Me Operating System.
• Windows XP
Windows XP refers to Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System.
Additional
Information
“WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause [cancer, and] birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.”
This digital still camera supports Exif Print.
This digital still camera supports PRINT Image Matching II.
It is possible to faithfully reflect the actual conditions of when the picture
was taken and the photographer’s intentions with image processing
software or a printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II.
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Accessories
SD Memory card
Lens cap
Shoulder strap
Camera case
Remote controller
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Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA)
Preface
Make sure that you have all of the items below. If any item is missing, damaged or
mismatched, promptly contact your dealer.
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Adapter ring
AV cable
USB cable
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Other Useful
Information
Software CD-ROM (1)
Software application
USB driver (for Windows 98)
Additional
Information
• Instruction Manual (this manual)
Sold separately
• AC adapter (PDR-AC20)
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Safety Precautions
● Read these safety precautions carefully before using this product.
Preface
● These precautions provide valuable safety instructions that you must observe.
● The indications used for the precautions have the following meanings:
Indication definitions
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Indication
DANGER
Meaning
Indicates the existence of an imminent hazard such that death or
serious bodily injury (*1) may result from improper use.
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Indicates the existence of a hazard such that death or serious bodily
injury (*1) may result from improper use.
CAUTION
Indicates the existence of a hazard such that bodily injury (*2) or
property damage (*3) may result from improper use.
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*1: “Serious bodily injury” means loss of eyesight, injuries, burns (high
and low temperature), electric shock, fracture, poisoning, etc. which
leaves a sequela and requires hospitalization or prolonged
treatment.
*2: “Bodily injury” means injuries, burns, electric shock, etc. which does
not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.
*3: “Property damage” means extended harm to home, household
effects, domesticated animals, pets, etc.
Graphic symbol definitions
Graphic symbol
Meaning
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Indicates a prohibited action that must not be carried out. The actual
prohibited action is indicated in the symbol or nearby graphically, or
described in text.
Other Useful
Information
Indicates a necessary action that must be carried out. The actual
necessary action is indicated in the symbol or nearby graphically, or
described in text.
Exemption Clauses
Additional
Information
• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural
disasters such as earthquakes, fire, lightning, acts by third parties, other accidents, either
intentional or negligent misuse by the user, or use under other abnormal operating conditions.
• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental damages (lost profit, suspension
of business activities, corruption or loss of the memory contents, etc) arising from the use
of or the inability to use this product.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damage arising from not having
followed the descriptions in the Instruction Manual.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from malfunctions
resulting from combination with equipment or software that is not related to Toshiba Corporation.
• 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.
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When using the product
Preface
WARNING
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Take special care during rain, snow, on
the beach, or near the shore.
Do not use the camera in the bath or
shower.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
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If foreign objects or water have entered
the camera, turn the power OFF and
remove the batteries and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause
fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
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Should you ever notice a strange odor,
smoke, or excessive heat coming from
the camera, and remove the batteries
and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause
fire, electric shock, or burns. Take care
not to burn yourself if the battery gets
hot. For details on repair, consult the
store of purchase.
Do not place the camera on inclined
or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or
tilt over, causing injury or malfunction.
Do not disassemble, change, or
repair the camera.
If the camera has fallen or its case has
been damaged, turn the power OFF
and remove the batteries and AC
adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause
fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
For repair or internal inspection, ask
the store of purchase.
Do not allow metallic objects or flammable
foreign matter inside the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop foreign objects in
the batteries/card slot, terminals, other
holes or openings.
Do not use the camera while walking,
driving, or riding a motorcycle.
Do not touch power cables and TV
cables during a thunderstorm.
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This might cause electric shock.
This might cause you to fall over or
result in a traffic accident.
CAUTION
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM
with a music CD player or a similar
device.
Use of the camera is sometimes restricted
because of potential radio interference.
This might damage the headphone or
speaker, and/or may damage your
ears.
Do not use the camera in humid,
steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
This might adversely affect the case or
the internal parts, resulting in fire.
Do not drop or subject the camera to
strong impact.
This might cause fire, electric shock, or
malfunction.
Additional
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Do not leave the camera in places
where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
Other Useful
Information
If you want to use the camera on an
airplane, consult the airline company
and follow their instructions.
Before moving the camera,
disconnect the cables.
Neglecting this might damage the
cables, resulting in fire or electric
shock.
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
Preface
CAUTION (Continued)
Do not wrap the camera or place it in
cloth or blankets.
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This might cause heat to build up and
deform the case, resulting in fire. Use
the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not swing the camera while
walking.
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If you hold the strap and swing the
camera, the camera might come into
contact to other people or any object,
resulting in injury or malfunction.
Before cleaning the camera, remove
the batteries and AC adapter.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes.
This might cause temporary damage
to the eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to
impact.
This might damage the glass on the
screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your
eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered your
eyes, consult a physician to receive
treatment
Neglecting this might cause electric
shock.
For the internal cleaning of the
camera, consult the store of
purchase every two years.
Do not look at the sun through the
viewfinder.
If dust accumulates inside the camera,
this might result in fire or malfunction.
Consult the store of purchase
regarding the cleaning costs.
This might cause damage to the
eyesight.
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About the AC adapter (sold separately)
WARNING
Use the AC adapter only with the
indicated power supply voltage.
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Use with any other power supply
voltage might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not disassemble, modify, or
repair the AC adapter.
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Additional
Information
This might cause fire or malfunction.
If dirt or dust has adhered to the
plug on the AC adapter cable or the
plug joints, remove the plug from
the power source and clean it.
Do not damage, modify (e.g., to
extend), or heat the AC adapter
cable.
Do not pull the AC adapter cable,
place something heavy on it, or pinch
it.
Do not bend, twist, or bundle the AC
adapter cable with an excessive force.
The insulation decrease of the plug
might result in fire.
These might cause fire or electric
shock.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
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Do not place blankets over the AC
adapter connected with the power
source or place the adapter near a
heater or on an electric (warm) carpet.
Do not connect or disconnect the
AC adapter plug with a wet hand.
This might cause electric shock.
This might damage the cable or plug,
resulting in fire or electric shock. Make
sure to hold the plug when removing it.
If you plan not to use the camera for
a long period of time, remove the AC
adapter plug from a wall outlet.
Malfunction on the camera, if it
happens, might result in fire.
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Do not remove the AC adapter plug
from a wall outlet by pulling the
actual cable.
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CAUTION
Do not use the AC adapter with
another model or device.
This might cause fire or malfunction.
Firmly insert the AC adapter plug
into a wall outlet.
Use of an AC adapter other than
specified might cause fire or
malfunction.
Neglecting this might cause fire or
electric shock.
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Use only the supplied AC adapter
and power cable.
About battery
DANGER
Use the batteries only for specified
applications.
This might cause the batteries to
rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in
fire or serious injury.
Use of the batteries for other applications might cause them to rupture,
ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or
serious injury.
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Do not heat, disassemble or throw
the batteries into fire or water.
Do not hit the batteries with a hammer,
or step, drop, or subject the batteries
to strong impact.
This might cause the batteries to
rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in
fire or serious injury.
WARNING
Use of a battery other than specified
might cause fire or malfunction.
Do not leave batteries within the
reach of small children.
If fluid leaks from the batteries and
comes into contact your eyes,
immediately wash your eyes with
clean, running water, and ask a
physician for treatment.
Leaving your eyes in this condition
might cause eye damage.
Additional
Information
Swallowing batteries might cause
poisoning. If you accidentally swallow
the battery, contact a doctor
immediately.
Other Useful
Information
Use only the specified batteries.
Do not connect the battery electrodes (+ or - terminals) with wire or
other metallic objects. Also, do not
carry or store batteries together with
metallic necklaces, or pins or other
metallic objects.
Short-circuiting of the electrodes might
cause the batteries to heat up, rupture
or ignite.
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
Preface
CAUTION
Do not charge the batteries supplied
with the Digital Still Camera.
This might cause then to leak fluid or
rupture, resulting in burns or injury.
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Do not insert used up batteries or
batteries that have exceeded their
“recommended limit of use”
indicated on the batteries.
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This might cause them to leak fluid or
rupture, resulting in burns, injury or
malfunction.
When replacing the batteries,
replace four completely fresh
batteries.
Otherwis, the batteries may rupture,
ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, burns,
or injury, or physical damage to the
camera. “Fresh batteries” refers to two
batteries that have been fully charged
at the same time recently when
replacing with Nickel-Hydrogen
batteries.
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Do not use fresh batteries together
with old batteries or different types
of batteries.
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This might cause the batteries to
rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in
fire, burns, or injury, or physical
damage to the camera.
Do not remove the batteries
immediately after the camera has
been used for a long time.
The batteries become hot during use.
Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Remove the batteries when the
camera is not to be used for a long
time.
This might cause fire.
Insert the batteries carefully making
sure that their polarities (marked by
+ and -) are facing the correct way.
Inserting the batteries with their
polarities facing the wrong way, this
might cause fire or injury, or damage to
the surrounding area due to the battery
rupturing or leaking.
Before storing or disposing of used
batteries, attach electrode covers, or
attach insulating tape to both the
plus (+) and (-) electrodes.
Storing or disposing of batteries as
they are might cause the batteries to
leak fluid, heat up or rupture, resulting
in burns or injury.
About the shoulder strap
Other Useful
Information
WARNING
Keep the shoulder strap away from
infants and young children.
Additional
Information
If the strap is mistakenly wrapped
around the neck, suffocation and injury
may result.
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When you are using the shoulder
strap, be careful not to get it caught
in the doors of trains or cars etc.
Suffocation and injury may result.
Contents
Attention ....................................................... 2
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DPOF Settings ........................................... 73
Protecting Images ...................................... 76
Display Settings ......................................... 78
Taking Photographs
About the Adapter Ring .............................. 62
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Playing Back Photographed Images .......... 64
Displaying Image Information ..................... 65
Displaying a List of Images
(Thumbnail Display) ................................... 66
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About Your Software .................................. 86
Connecting to the PC ................................. 87
Connecting to a Windows PC .................... 88
Connecting to a Macintosh ......................... 92
Changing the Image Size ........................... 95
Copying Computer Images to the
Camera ...................................................... 96
Disconnecting the Camera from the PC ..... 97
Other Useful Information
Basic Settings .......................................... 100
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SOUND .................................................... 101
AUTO POWER OFF ................................. 102
CUSTOMIZE ............................................ 102
LANGUAGE ............................................. 102
VIDEO OUT .............................................. 103
TIME&DATE ............................................. 103
SYSTEM ................................................... 104
Customize ................................................ 105
• LED COLOR ............................................. 105
• STARTING DISPLAY ................................ 106
About LED ................................................ 108
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Additional Information
Additional
Information
ISO ............................................................. 56
DIGITAL ZOOM .......................................... 56
QUALITY SETTING .................................... 57
CREATE FOLDER ...................................... 58
PICTURE .................................................... 59
DISPLAY SETTINGS .................................. 60
LCD BRIGHTNESS .................................... 61
Erasing Images .......................................... 82
Formatting the SD Card ............................. 84
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Photography (Auto Photography) ............... 28
Selecting the Scene Mode ......................... 30
Selecting the Focus .................................... 32
Selecting the Flash Mode ........................... 34
Using the Self-timer .................................... 36
Zoom Photography ..................................... 37
Photography (Manual Photography) .......... 38
Selecting the Exposure (EXP) .................... 40
Selecting the White Balance (WB) ............. 45
Selecting the Photometry Mode (AE) ......... 48
Selecting the Capture Mode (S/C) ............. 49
Exposure Compensation ............................ 52
Taking Movies ............................................ 53
Taking Photographs with the Remote
Controller .................................................... 54
Changing the Photography
Menu Settings ............................................ 55
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Names of the Parts .................................... 18
Installing and Removing the Batteries ........ 20
Using the AC Power Adapter ...................... 22
Inserting and Removing the SD Card ........ 23
Turning the Power ON/OFF ....................... 24
Setting the Date and Time .......................... 25
About the Remote Controller ...................... 26
PROTECT .................................................. 71
DPOF ......................................................... 71
SLIDESHOW .............................................. 71
RESIZE ...................................................... 72
DISPLAY SETTINGS .................................. 72
LCD BRIGHTNESS .................................... 72
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Before Using Your Camera .......................... 4
Accessories .................................................. 5
Safety Precautions ....................................... 6
Contents ..................................................... 11
Handling Your Camera ............................... 12
About Batteries ........................................... 13
Handling the AC Adapter Correctly ............ 14
About the SD Memory Card (provided) ...... 15
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Preface
Displaying Images Enlarged ...................... 67
Playing Back Movies .................................. 68
Changing the Playback Menu Settings ...... 70
Specifications ........................................... 112
Warning Messages ................................... 113
Troubleshooting ........................................ 114
Q&A .......................................................... 116
Glossary ................................................... 117
Global Contacts ........................................ 118
Index ........................................................ 119
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Handling Your Camera
Preface
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
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Places subject to humidity, dust, and dirt
Places subject to direct sunlight
Places subject to high or low temperature
Places filled with highly flammable gas
Places near gasoline, benzene, or paint thinner
Places subject to strong vibration
Places subject to smoke or steam
Places subject to strong magnetic fields (near electric motors, transformers, magnets, etc.)
Places contacting chemicals (such as pesticides), rubber or vinyl products for a long period
of time
Prevent the Digital Still Camera from Coming into Contact with Sand
If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera become damaged,
it will also no longer be reparable.
Take special care when using the Digital Still Camera at the seaside, sandy areas or
places where sand dust is likely to occur.
Pay Attention to Condensation
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Due to a sudden change in temperature, such as when you move the camera from a
cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of
the camera or on the lens.
When this occurs, turn the power OFF, and wait an hour before using the camera. If
condensation forms on the SD Memory card, remove the SD Memory card, wipe off any
condensation and wait a short time before using it again.
When Cleaning the Camera
Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
• To prevent the lens and the surface of the LCD monitor from being scratched, blow off any
dust from them with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as paint
thinner, benzene, or insecticide because these may react with the camera body and cause
deformation or remove the coating.
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About Batteries
Preface
Recommended Batteries
We recommend using the following batteries to fully demonstrate this camera's functions:
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• 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.
• AA Lithium batteries (non-rechargeable)
• CR-V3 Lithium Battery Pack (non-rechargeable)
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• AA Manganese type batteries cannot be used.
• AA Alkaline batteries can be used. You can take several shots, except that low temperature
and cold weather.
Please use a recommendation batteries at low temperature.
Pay attention to this when purchasing batteries.
• We do not recommend AA NiCad batteries because of their adverse influence on the
environment.
About Battery Life
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Battery life varies greatly according to battery manufacturer and storage length, camera
and battery temperature, and photographic conditions (for example, whether or not the
flash is used). Moreover, if the polarities of the battery (+ or -) and the terminal of the
camera that come in contact with the electrodes are contaminated, electricity will not
flow properly and the camera will decide that the batteries are exhausted. When
removing and loading the batteries, be careful not to touch these parts. If the parts are
contaminated, clean with a dry cloth.
Battery life is as follows when the alkaline batteries (provided) are used:
Photography mode
Conditions
: +77°F (+25°C), Flash use rate 100%
Photography interval
: 1 frame every 30 seconds
Number of photographs : Approx. 180 frames
Playback mode
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Conditions
: +77°F (+25°C), Slideshow executed
Playback time
: Approx. 180 minutes
* The number of photographs and playback time mentioned here are only reference values,
they are not guaranteed.
Skillful Use of Batteries
Additional
Information
The camera consumes a small amount of electricity even when the power is turned
OFF. We recommend removing the batteries when the camera is not to be used for a
long period of time. If the camera is left without battery about a week, the date, time and
other settings may be reset to the factory defaults. If this happens, set the correct date
and time again before using the camera. When using the camera in cold areas, keep
the camera and batteries warm by holding them on the inside of your clothing.
In cold temperatures, battery performance drops, and the number of photographs that
can be shot decreases. Battery performance, however, is restored when the batteries
are returned to a temperature of about 25°C.
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Handling the AC Adapter Correctly
Preface
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:
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• Do not allow the connectors on the AC adapter to contact any other metal object because
this might cause a short circuit.
• To connect the AC adapter, fully insert the plug on the AC adapter into the DC IN 5V
terminal on the camera.
• When removing the AC adapter cable, turn the power OFF, then disconnect the cable while
holding its plug. Do not disconnect the cable by pulling the actual cable.
• Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impacts.
• Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid places.
• Do not insert the plug on the AC adapter while the batteries is being used. Turn the power
OFF first.
• The AC adapter is for indoor use only.
• The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use. This does not designate
malfunction.
• Buzzing noises may come form inside the camera. This does not designate malfunction.
• Do not use the AC adapter near a radio because it could interfere with the radio.
• If you remove the batteries or AC adapter while the camera is in operation, the date may be
lost from the memory. If this happens, reset the date.
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Specifications
AC adapter (PDR-AC20)
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Input
Rated output
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions
Weight
Accessory
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Information
Other Useful
Information
Memo
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100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
5 V DC, 3 A
32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
–4°F (–20°C) to +149°F (+65°C)
40.0 mm × 30.5 mm × 94.2 mm (W × H × D)
Approx. 150 g
Instruction Manual, AC cable
• Use the power supply indicated on the supplied AC cable. When using power supply
other than the displayed voltage in other countries/region, please purchase the AC
cable that applies to the standard of the country/region.
About the SD Memory Card (provided)
Preface
In this Instruction Manual, the SD memory card is called an SD
card. Read and observe the following when handling the supplied
SD card.
Cautions
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• The SD card includes a non-volatile semiconductor memory (NAND Flash EEP-ROM).
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.
• The SD card uses part of the memory as its system area. The actually usable memory
capacity is therefore lower than the indicated capacity.
• The supplied SD card has been already formatted for image storage. Always use this
camera when reformatting the card to erase images or folders. Formatting the SD card on
other devices (PC, etc.) may result in problems such as inability to read or write data.
• We strongly recommend that you make backups of important data.
• When the SD card comes to the end of its life, it does not allow image data to be written or
deleted. If this happens, purchase a new SD card.
• This camera conforms to the SD standard Ver. 1.01.
Taking
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Write Protection
LOCK
LOCK
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To prevent valuable data from being erased
accidentally, switch the write protection tab at the
side of the SD card to “LOCK.” To save, edit, or
erase data in the card, cancel the write protection
state.
Write protection Write protection
tab
state
Specifications
:
:
:
:
:
:
NAND Flash memory
+32°F (0°C) to +131°F (+55°C)
–4°F (–20°C) to +149°F (+65°C)
30% to 80% (no condensation)
24.0 mm × 32.0 mm × 2.1 mm (W × H × D)
Approx. 2g
Other Useful
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Memory type
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating/Storage humidity
Dimensions
Weight
Important • They are checked up with SD card published by April 2003.
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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
Names of the Parts
Preface
POWER switch (
page 24)
Mode dial
Shutter button (
Flash (
page 34)
page 28)
Flash open button (
Getting
Ready
Remote control sensor
( page 26)
Flash adjustment
sensor
Front LED
( page 105, 108)
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Lens
page 34)
Speaker
Microphone
Terminal cover
MIC (external microphone IN)
terminal (Compatible mike:
ø3.5 mini-plug, monophonic,
output impedance 1.8 kΩ)
DIGITAL terminal
(
page 88, 92)
AV terminal (
page 109)
DC IN 5V terminal
(
page 22)
Mode dial
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Auto photography mode
page 28
This mode is for taking
photographs automatically
depending on the
photographic conditions.
Photographs can be taken
easily as the camera
automatically controls the
exposure (combination of
shutter speed and aperture)
and other settings.
Other Useful
Information
Playback mode page 64
This mode is for playing
back images, and RESIZE,
PROTECT and DPOF
settings.
Additional
Information
PC mode page 88
This mode is for loading
images to the PC.
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Manual photography mode
page 38
This mode is for manually
setting white balance,
exposure, f stop, shutter
speed, and AE (Automatic
Exposure) position.
Movie mode
page 53
This mode is for taking
movies.
SET-UP mode page 100
This mode is for setting the
camera’s basic settings
(SOUND/AUTO POWER
OFF/CUSTOMIZE/LANGUAGE/
VIDEO OUT/TIME &
DATE/SYSTEM).
Shoulder strap attachment
/
self-timer & remote controller/
INFO. button ( page 36, 54, 65)
Tripod mount
Tele/Wide button (
page 34)
page 37, 67)
Card cover (
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Diopter adjustment dial ( page 28)
Electronic View Finder
Viewfinder LED ( page 108)
LCD monitor
MENU button
( page 55, 57)
erase button ( page 82)
flash button (
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
page 23)
OK button
Press to decide a selection.
button
Press to select an item or image.
DISP button
Battery cover (
page 20)
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Each press of the DISP button switches between LCD
monitor display and Electronic View Finder.
Holding down the DISP button for longer than usual sets
the camera to the sleep mode.
* Sleep mode
This function sets the camera to the minimum power consumption state to save battery wear.
The sleep mode functions in the photography mode.
If you set the camera to the sleep mode, for example, when you have temporarily interrupted
photography, you can save battery power.
While the camera is in the sleep mode, the lens stays extended so that photographs can be
taken at any time.
To ready the camera for photography again, perform one of the following operations:
• Press the DISP button.
• Press the shutter button halfway down.
• Change the mode dial setting.
In the sleep mode, the power is turned OFF if the camera is not operated for 15 minutes or
when the POWER switch is moved to the OFF position.
Other Useful
Information
Additional
Information
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Installing and Removing the Batteries
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Inserting the Batteries
Open the battery cover.
Unlock the battery cover lock q, and slide the battery
cover to open w.
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2
1
Battery cover lock
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Insert the batteries in the correct orientation shown.
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Close the battery cover.
Close and slide the battery cover q, and lock the
battery cover w.
1
2
Make sure that the cover is firmly closed.
Other Useful
Information
Battery cover lock
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Information
Important • When batteries are loaded after camera operation has not ended properly, the camera
may not start up correctly. In this case, turn the power OFF, then back on again.
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Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
• If the batteries are removed with the power ON, camera settings might be restored to
their defaults. If this happens, manually set the settings again.
• When removing the batteries, take care not to drop the camera by mistake.
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Battery Wear
When the power is turned ON, the camera shows the remaining battery power on
the screen.
Display
Meaning
Memo
Sufficient amount left
Fairly consumed
Nearly exhausted
Completely exhausted
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• When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera for a while
without the batteries loaded, the date and time setting screen is automatically
displayed. Set the date and time.
page 25
“Setting the Date and Time”
“Skillful Use of Batteries”
page 13
• If the batteries are exhausted and need replacement, do not connect the AC adapter. It
may cause an incorrect display of remaining battery power.
• Battery power measure is based on amount of power required for camera LCD/
Electronic View Finder, flash, photography and playback. [
] might be indicated on
the screen if there is not enough power required for normal camera operations even
though there is some small power left in the batteries.
Other Useful
Information
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Information
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Using the AC Power Adapter
Preface
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 14).
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Getting
Ready
Important • Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, be sure to turn the power OFF.
Neglecting this could cause malfunction and/or damage saved image data even with
the batteries loaded.
• Connecting and disconnecting the AC adapter with the power ON may cause settings
to be restored to their defaults. If this happens, manually set the settings again.
• When the AC adapter is used after camera operation has not ended properly, the
camera may not start up correctly. In this case, turn the power OFF, then back on again.
• Batteries cannot be recharged on the camera. Use a charger (commercially available)
to charge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
Before starting
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Make sure that the power is turned OFF.
1
3
Other Useful
Information
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2
Insert the plug from the AC adapter into the DC IN 5V
terminal.
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Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter.
Insert the AC power plug on the AC cable to an AC wall
outlet.
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Inserting and Removing the SD Card
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
Inserting the SD card
Open the card cover.
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Insert the SD card in the correct orientation shown.
Hold the SD card with its metal surface facing the LCD
monitor side, then insert the card as far as it can go.
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Close the card cover.
Removing the SD card
Open the card cover, push the card once so that the card
is slightly ejected, then remove the card slowly.
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Important • Never open the SD card cover or remove the card while the card is being recorded (the
viewfinder LED is lit red). Neglecting this could damage the SD card or the data in the
SD card.
• An SD card used with another model or device cannot be used with this camera as it
is. Reformat it by this camera before taking photographs (
page 84).
• This camera does not support Multi Media CardTM.
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Turning the Power ON/OFF
Preface
Turn the power ON.
Before starting
Getting
Ready
Load the batteries and insert the SD card. See “Installing and Removing the Batterpage 20, “Inserting and Removing the SD Card”
page 23
ies”
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Turning the Power ON
Slide the POWER switch in the arrow direction, then turn
the power ON.
The camera operates in the mode set on the mode dial.
POWER
POWER switch
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Memo
• To take photographs, remove the lens cap.
Setting the photography mode to [
][
] or [
] automatically causes the lens to
extend.
• 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 is called to as the “auto power
OFF.” To return the camera to the operation mode, turn the power ON again.
“AUTO POWER OFF”
page 102
• The first time you use the camera or when the batteries have been removed from the
camera for a long time, when the mode dial is set to [
][
][
], the Electronic
View Finder display is active, and when the mode dial is set to [
], the LCD monitor
display is active. To switch between these displays, press the DISP button (
page 19).
Other Useful
Information
Turning the Power OFF
Slide the POWER switch, then turn the power OFF.
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The power turns OFF.
][
] or [
] automatically causes the lens
Setting the photography mode to [
to go back inside the body.
Re-attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera.
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Setting the Date and Time
Select the desired item with the
value with the
button.
Each press of the
following order:
Year
Month
OK
button, and set the
button moves the item in the
Day
Hour
Minute
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Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
Date format
The button moves the item in the reverse order.
The order in which the year, month and date are
displayed varies with the date and time settings.
Select [OK] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
To cancel a setting, select the [CANCEL], and press the OK button.
When you have finished setting the date and time, turn the mode dial to the next
desired mode.
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Memo
• When the mode dial is set to [
][
][
], the Electronic View Finder display is
active, and when the mode dial is set to [
], the LCD monitor display is active. To
switch between these displays, press the DISP button (
page 19).
Other Useful
Information
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Information
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About the Remote Controller
Preface
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).
Remote Controller Operating Ranges
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Ready
The remote controller can be used within
the following ranges:
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• Distance : Within about four meters from
the camera
• Angle
: Within 25 degree to the left
and right of the remote control
sensor
within
4m
25°
W
RE
V
T
FW
D
ST
AR
25°
T/ST
OP
Important •
•
•
•
•
Do not drop, violently shake or subject the remote controller to strong impact.
Do not spill water on the remote controller.
Do not disassemble the remote controller.
Do not leave the remote controller in hot and humid locations.
Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or other bright light sources.
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The remote controller uses coin-shaped lithium battery
(CR2025).
Slide the battery cover at the bottom of the remote
controller to open.
Insert the battery making sure that its polarities are facing
the correct way. After you have inserted the battery, close
the battery cover.
Other Useful
Information
Memo
• Replace the battery when the remote controller’s response is slow or no longer
responds.
• Do not use batteries that have exceeded their recommended limit of use.
• The remote controller battery cannot be recharged.
• If the battery is leaking fluid, completely wipe the battery compartment so that there is
no fluid left before you replace with a fresh batteries.
Additional
Information
Important •
•
•
•
•
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Use only the specified battery. Do not use other battery.
Do not insert the battery with the polarities (+) and (-) reversed.
Do not recharge, heat up, disassemble, short-circuit or throw the batteries into a fire.
Do not leave used battery inside the remote controller.
Do not leave the battery within reach of infants or small children.
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
Changing the Photography Menu Settings
About the Adapter Ring
Photography (Auto Photography)
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Insert the specified batteries ( page 20) and SD card (
camera and remove the lens cap.
page 23) into the
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Turn the mode dial to [
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Slide the POWER switch to turn the power ON.
].
When using the Electronic View Finder, turn the Diopter adjustment dial until the
screen is clear.
Adjust the brightness if the screen is too light or too dark.
page 61
“LCD BRIGHTNESS”
OWER
Compose the photo while viewing the subject through
the LCD monitor or the Electronic View Finder.
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Press the shutter button down halfway q and then full
down w.
1 Press down halfway. At the shutter button halfway down position, the
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camera automatically focuses and calculates the
exposure, and at the fully pressed position the
camera takes the photograph.
The focus area frame turns green and the
viewfinder LED lights green when the camera is in
focus. When the exposure is appropriate the AE
icon turns green.
If preview is set to “ON”, the preview image
(captured image) will be displayed on the LCD
2 Press full down.
monitor for two seconds after you have taken
photographs.
“PREVIEW”
page 60
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Important • After you have taken photographs, the viewfinder LED stays lit for the time it takes for
the images to be recorded to the SD card. While the viewfinder LED is lit red, never
open the battery cover or card cover, or remove the batteries or SD card. Doing so
might damage the SD card or the data in the SD card.
• Open the flash to take pictures with the flash.
• When taking photographs, be careful not to interfere with the lens, flash, or flash
adjustment sensor with the strap or your fingers.
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
Focusing
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• 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.
• This Digital Still Camera uses an accurate auto-focus mechanism. However, you may
experience difficulty focusing or not be able to focus under the following situations:
· When there are objects before or behind the subject
(such as animals inside cages or people in front of trees)
· Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body
· Subjects that hardly reflect any light such as hair or fur
· When the contrast is extremely low
(such as people wearing clothes the same color as a background)
· Subjects moving at high speed
· Subjects without substance such as smoke or flame
· Subjects viewed through glass
· When subjects are far away and dark
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• Light or dark spots, or colored spots sometimes are visible on the LCD monitor. This,
however, is not a malfunction. This spots are not contained in recorded images.
• The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens while the shutter button is pressed
down halfway until the image becomes focused.
• Moving the camera while pressing the shutter button will cause the image to be fluctuated.
• When the camera cannot focus on a subject, the focus is fixed at infinity. (When the
flash is used, the focal distance is fixed at about 1.5 m. During macro photography,
photographs are taken at maximum close range.)
• It sometimes takes several seconds for the flash to recharge. During flash recharging,
the viewfinder LED lights (orange). You cannot take photographs while the viewfinder
LED is lit (orange).
LCD Monitor/Electronic View Finder Display during Auto Photography
Text, numbers, icons and other information displayed on the screen differ according to
the current settings.
Mode icon
page 58)
Self-timer icon ( page 36)
AE icon ( page 28)
Unsteady hold warning
icon ( page 31, 113)
page 58)
page 34)
Remaining
battery power
( page 21)
Zoom state
( page 37)
Focus area (when
the shutter button
is pressed halfway)
Additional
Information
Image size (
Flash icon (
Shooting
date and time
Other Useful
Information
Quality (
Possible number
of shots
Photography tab
menu
Memo • Each press of the DISP button switches between LCD monitor display and Electronic
View Finder.
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Selecting the Scene Mode
Preface
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 [
].
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Getting
Ready
OWER
Press the OK button.
The menu can now be selected.
MENU
OK
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DISP
Select [SCENE] with the
button.
button, and press the
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A list of scene mode icons is displayed.
Select the icon of the desired scene mode with the
button, and press the OK button.
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Pressing the OK button fixes the setting, and the selected
scene mode icon appears at the bottom of the screen.
To cancel the selected scene mode, press the button.
Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Preface
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Ready
[ AUTO ] AUTO
Select this when you want to leave the settings up to the camera to take photographs
with ease.
All Flash modes can be used.
[
] PORTRAIT
Select this when you want to take photographs of people standing out and with the
background out of focus.
] Auto with red-eye reduction.
Flash mode is fixed at [
[
] LANDSCAPE
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Select this when you want to take photographs of scenery or landscape far away.
Flash mode cannot be used.
[
] SPORTS
Select this when you want to take photographs of fast-moving subjects.
Flash mode cannot be used.
[
] PORTRAIT + LANDSCAPE
Select this when you want to take photographs of people against a scenery or
landscape background.
] Auto with red-eye reduction.
Flash mode is fixed at [
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[
] NIGHT SCENE
Select this when you want to take photographs of people against a sunset or night
scene background.
] slow sync (flash fires in synchronize with a varying shutter
Flash mode is fixed at [
speed).
[
] MULTI
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16 photographs are taken continuously at 0.13 second internals (7.5 frames/second).
This features is effective for taking photographs of moving subjects continuously.
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.
Images taken by Multi photography can also be played back by movie playback
( page 64).
Zoom playback cannot be done when taking photographs by Multi photography.
• When taking photographs in places with dark backgrounds such as night scenes or in
dark places, the shutter speed will slow down, and the unsteady hold warning will be
displayed. (The viewfinder LED flashes (green) when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down, and the unsteady hold mark [
] is displayed on the screen.) We
recommend using a tripod to prevent unsteady hold.
• The above descriptions about each of the scenes are provided as reference. You may
make a final choice based on your preference.
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Selecting the Focus
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to one of [
][
][
].
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OWER
Press the OK button.
The camera enters the photography tab menu mode.
MENU
OK
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DISP
Select [FOCUS] with the
button.
button, and press the
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A list of focus mode icons is displayed.
Select the icon of the desired focus mode with the
button, and press the OK button.
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Pressing the OK button fixes the setting, and the
selected focus icon is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
To cancel the selected focus, press the button.
Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
[ 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.
[
] INFINITY
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Select this when you want to take photographs of subjects 5 m or more from the camera.
[ 1m ] FIXED AT 1m
Select this when you want to take photographs of subjects about 1 m from the camera.
[ 3m ] FIXED AT 3m
Select this when you want to take photographs of subjects about 3 m from the camera.
Memo
• When [1m], [3m] or [
fixed distance.
] is set, the camera takes photographs with the focus set to a
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Selecting the Flash Mode
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to either [
] or [
].
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In the [
] mode, you can set the flash if the scene mode is set to [ AUTO ].
Flash settings may be limited depending on the scene mode.
page 30
“Selecting the Scene Mode”
Press the flash open button to open the flash.
Flash open button
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Press the flash button to set the desired mode while
viewing on screen.
Each press of the flash button displays the firing
mode on screen in the following order.
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When scene mode is set to [ AUTO ] in [
[
] Auto
[
[
] Slow sync
[
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In [
[
] mode.
] Red-eye Reduction
[
] Forced Flash
] Suppressed Flash
] mode.
] Red-eye Reduction
[
[
] Forced Flash
] Suppressed Flash
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Compose the picture, press the shutter button down
halfway, then press it the rest of the way down.
When the shutter button is pressed halfway down when the flash fires, the flash
icon on screen will be displayed in yellow.
Important • The flash is limited to certain set modes.
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] Auto
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[
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.
[
] Red-eye Reduction
[
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Select this mode when taking pictures of people and animals in low-light conditions and
you want to eliminate the red-eye effect (“Glossary”
page 117). When taking a
photograph, red-eye effect can be eliminated by asking the subject (people) to face the
camera or get as close to the camera as possible.
The flash always fires twice, and the photograph is taken at the second firing.
] Forced Flash
In this mode, the flash always fires. Select this mode for recording images in artificial
light (backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc.).
[
] Suppressed Flash
[
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Select this mode when you take pictures using indoor lights or when the subject is too
far away for the flash to have any effect.
] Slow Sync
The flash fires even when a slow shutter speed is set.
Use this mode to bring out unsteady hold intentionally in the photo or to lighten up
backgrounds that will normally not be lit by the light from the flash.
Memo
• Firing is fixed at “disabled” when the flash is closed.
• When the scene mode is set to [
] Landscape, [
] Sports, or [
] Multi, firing is
fixed at "disabled" and flash photography is not possible.
• When the scene mode is set to [
] Night scene, firing is fixed at Slow sync.
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Using the Self-timer
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to one of [
Press the
][
][
].
self-timer & remote controller button.
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Each press of the self-timer & remote controller
button displays the firing mode on screen in the
following order.
[DISPLAY OFF] No setting
([
] remote)*
[
[
] 10-second timer
] 2-second timer
* When [
] remote is set, photographs can be
taken using the remote controller.
“Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller”
( page 54)
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Compose the picture, press the shutter button down
halfway, then press it the rest of the way down.
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The front LED, then blinks, and the photograph is taken after the preset time (2
or 10 seconds) has elapsed.
The countdown is displayed on the screen.
To cancel the self-timer midway, press the button.
Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
Memo
36
• Photographs cannot be taken continuously.
• When the self-timer is set to [
] or [
], the setting is automatically canceled
after a photograph is taken.
• Using the self-timer [
] is effective to prevent the camera from Unsteady hold
when pushing the shutter button.
Zoom Photography
Turn the mode dial to one of [
][
][
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
].
Compose the picture with the Tele button or Wide
button to set the zoom.
T
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W
If you press the Tele button, the camera zooms in on
the subject, making subjects far off appear closer in
the photograph. If you press the Wide button, a wider
area can be included in the photograph.
The position of the lens moves depending on the
Tele/Wide button setting.
Tele button
Wide button
Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it
the rest of the way down.
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Memo
• You can turn the digital zoom on or off on the photography menu.
page 56
“DIGITAL ZOOM”
• The Tele button and Wide button setting is automatically canceled by turning the power
OFF or by activation of the auto power OFF function.
• You can check the zoom state in the screen.
• The color of the digital zoom bar changes as follows according to the resolution and
digital zoom magnification.
Yellow : Image quality is hardly impaired and sharp-looking photographs can be
taken.
Orange : Image quality is slightly impaired but the subject will look larger in the
photograph.
Other Useful
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Optical zoom 1X to 10X
Digital zoom 1X to 4X
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Photography (Manual Photography)
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Insert the specified batteries ( page 20) and SD card (
camera, and remove the lens cap.
page 23) into the
Slide the POWER switch to turn the power ON.
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Turn the mode dial to [
].
OWER
Press the OK button.
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The camera enters the photography tab menu mode.
MENU
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OK
DISP
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[EXP]
[WB]
[AE]
[S/C]
[FOCUS]
EXPOSURE MODE
WHITE BALANCE
PHOTOMETRY MODE
CAPTURE MODE
FOCUS
Select the setting item with the
the button.
page 40
page 45
page 48
page 49
page 32
button, and press
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A list of the icons of the selected setting item is displayed.
Select the icon of the desired setting item with the
button, and press the OK button.
Pressing the OK button fixes the setting, and the selected setting item appears
at the bottom of the screen.
To cancel the selected setting item, press the button.
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Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
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At the shutter button halfway down position, the
camera automatically focuses and calculates the
exposure, and at the fully pressed position the
camera takes the photograph.
The focus area frame turns green and the
viewfinder LED lights green when the camera is in
focus. When the exposure is appropriate the
histogram frame turns green.
If preview is set to “ON”, the preview image
2 Press full down. (captured image) will be displayed on the screen
for two seconds after you have taken photographs.
1 Press down halfway.
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Important • After you have taken photographs, the viewfinder LED stays lit for the time it takes for
the images to be recorded to the SD card. While the viewfinder LED is lit red, never
open the battery cover or card cover, or remove the batteries or SD card. Doing so
might damage the SD card or the data in the SD card.
• Open the flash to take pictures with the flash.
LCD Monitor/Electronic View Finder Display during Manual Photography
Text, numbers, icons and other information displayed on the screen differ according to
the current settings.
Mode icon
page 58)
Self-timer icon
( page 36)
Long exposure mode
icon ( page 43, 44)
Unsteady hold warning
icon ( page 31, 113)
page 58)
page 34)
Photography tab menu
Remaining
battery power
( page 21)
Zoom state (
page 37)
Exposure compensation
( page 52)
Aperture ( page 41)
Shutter speed
( page 42)
Additional
Information
Image size (
Flash icon (
Shooting
date and time
Other Useful
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Quality (
Possible number
of shots
Histogram
Focus area (when
the shutter button
is pressed halfway)
Memo • Each press of the DISP button switches between LCD monitor display and Electronic
View Finder.
• A histogram is a graph that indicates the distribution of brightness in the image.
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Selecting the Exposure (EXP)
Preface
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)
Getting
Ready
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to
the brightness of the subject. This allows you to take photographs with ease just like
] mode. In the program mode, white balance,
when [ AUTO ] is selected in the [
photometry mode, and other settings can be switched before taking photographs.
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Turn the mode dial to [
Select [EXP] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
A list of exposure mode icons is displayed.
Select [PRG] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
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This fixes the setting, and [PRG] is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
Press the OK button.
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Information
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
[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. Alternatively, if you set for a large
aperture (lower F value), everything in the foreground will be in focus with the background
out of focus.
Turn the mode dial to [
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Select [EXP] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
A list of exposure mode icons is displayed.
Select [Av] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
This fixes the setting, and [Av] is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
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Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
Set the aperture with the
button.
The setting range is as follows.
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button (close down)
button (open)
F8.0/F7.1/F6.3/F5.6/F5.0/F4.5/F4.0/F3.6/F3.2/F2.8
The aperture and corresponding shutter speed appear
in the screen. If the appropriate combination cannot be
set, the histogram frame turns red. Photographs can,
however, be taken in this state.
the
Memo
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Information
Aperture value
Shutter speed value You can also compensate exposure (
page 52) by
buttons in combination with this mode.
• When aperture F2.8 (open) is set, the shutter speed is limited to a maximum speed of
1/1000 second.
• The aperture value you set differs from the aperture value used in actual photography
depending on the position of the zoom lens.
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Selecting the Exposure (EXP) (Continued)
Preface
[Tv] SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY
Getting
Ready
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.
Turn the mode dial to [
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Select [EXP] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
A list of exposure mode icons is displayed.
Select [Tv] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
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This fixes the setting, and [Tv] is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
Press the OK button.
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The camera is now ready to take photographs.
Set the shutter speed with the
button.
The setting range is as follows.
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button (fast shutter speed)
1/2000, 1/1600, 1/1300, 1/1000, 1/800, 1/650, 1/500,
1/400, 1/320, 1/250, 1/200, 1/160, 1/125, 1/100, 1/80,
1/60, 1/50, 1/40, 1/30, 1/25, 1/20, 1/15, 1/13, 1/10,
1/8, 1/6, 1/5, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2.5, 1/2, 0.6”, 0.8”, 1”, 1.3”, 1.
6”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 13”, 16”
Aperture value
button (slow shutter speed)
Shutter speed value The shutter speed and corresponding aperture value
appear in the screen. If the appropriate combination
cannot be set, the histogram frame turns red.
Photographs can, however, be taken in this state.
You can also compensate exposure ( page 52) by
buttons in combination with this mode.
the
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• If you set the shutter speed to slower than 0.6 seconds, photographs are taken with
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 51) and continuous photography (
page 50), the
• With AEB photography (
shutter speed cannot be set to slower than 0.6 seconds.
• When [ ] another flash mode is set in flash photography, the shutter speed is limited
to between 1/2 to 1/500 seconds.
• When the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/650, and the flash setting is changed to
] red-eye reduction, the shutter speed is automatically
[ ] forced flash and [
changed to 1/500 seconds.
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
Memo
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Selecting the Exposure (EXP) (Continued)
Preface
[M] MANUAL
In this mode, set the aperture value and shutter speed to individual values before taking
photographs.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to [
Select [EXP] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
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A list of exposure mode icons is displayed.
Select [M] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
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This fixes the setting, and [M] is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Adjust aperture ( page 41) with the
the shutter speed ( page 42) with the
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44
button, and
button.
• If the histogram frame turns red, this indicates that the exposure is not appropriate.
When the manual mode is set, the
button sets the shutter speed, and exposure
compensation cannot be set. To set the appropriate exposure, adjust the shutter speed
and aperture.
• When aperture F2.8 (open) is set, the shutter speed is limited to a maximum speed of
1/1000 second.
• If you set the shutter speed to slower than 0.6 seconds, photographs are taken with
long exposures, and [
] is displayed on the screen.
Selecting the White Balance (WB)
Turn the mode dial to [
Select [WB] with the
button.
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
A list of White balance icons is displayed.
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Select the icon of the desired setting item with the
button, and press the OK button.
This fixes the setting, and the icon of the selected
setting item is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
[AW]
]
[
[
]
]
[
[
[
]
]
][
]
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[
Automatic adjustment
Photography under sunlight
Photography under cloudy skies
Photography under daylight
fluorescent lamp
(Bluish glow fluorescent lamp)
Photography under neutral white
fluorescent lamp
(Reddish glow fluorescent lamp)
Photography under incandescent
lamp
Preset
page 46
(Set and register the white balance
manually, or use manually registered
data.)
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Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Selecting the White Balance (WB) (Continued)
Preface
[
][
] 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.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to [
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Select [WB] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
A list of White balance icons is displayed.
Select [
] or [
the OK button.
] with the
button, and press
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If you are setting white balance for the first time, the
message “NO SETTING DATA” is displayed.
When data is already registered, select [RESET] with
button, and press the OK button.
the
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Decide on the subject to adjust white balance for (e.g.,
a white dish and a paper), press the shutter button full
down.
The message “PRESET?” appears.
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Select [STORE] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
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This fixes the setting.
To set the settings again, select [RESET] and press
the OK button.
To not register, select [CANCEL] and press the OK
button.
Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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46
• Photograph the subject (e.g., a white dish and a paper) so that it fills the screen as
much as possible when setting the white balance.
][
] Using Preset Data
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
[
Use already registered preset data.
Turn the mode dial to [
Select [WB] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
A list of White balance icons is displayed.
] with the
button, and press
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Select [SETTING DATA] with the
the OK button.
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Select [
] or [
the OK button.
button, and press
This fixes the settings.
Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Selecting the Photometry Mode (AE)
Preface
Set the metering method to calculate the exposure.
Turn the mode dial to [
Getting
Ready
Select [AE] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
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A list of photometry mode icons is displayed.
Select the icon of the desired setting item with the
button, and press the OK button.
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This fixes the setting, and the icon of the selected
setting item is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
] CENTER PRIORITY PHOTOMETRY
[
(The exposure is set by giving precedence to
the center of the image when metering the
entire image)
] SPOT PHOTOMETRY
[
(The exposure is set by giving precedence to
an extremely narrow area in the center of the
image)
Press the OK button.
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The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Selecting the Capture Mode (S/C)
Set the capturing method that is used for taking photographs.
Select [S/C] with the
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to [
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
button.
A list of Capture mode icons is displayed.
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Select the icon of the desired setting item with the
button, and press the OK button.
This fixes the setting, and the icon of the selected
setting item is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
[
]
1 SHOT
] HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
[
page 50
NORMAL CONTINUOUS
[ ]
SHOOTING
page 50
]
AEB 3-FRAME SHOOTING
page 51
[
[
]
AEB 5-FRAME SHOOTING
page 51
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Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
Memo
• High speed continuous photography and normal continuous photography functions are
one function of manual photography.
When taking photos, you need to make the setting in the photography tab menu to
match the conditions for the photograph.
Read the reference material to confirm the settings.
“Photography (Manual Photography)”
page 38.
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Selecting the Capture Mode (S/C) (Continued)
Preface
[
] HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING, [
] NORMAL CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
Getting
Ready
You can use two types of continuous photography, high speed continuous and normal
continuous photography.
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 PDRM500) at 1.0 second intervals.
But if SD card doesn’t have enough capacity, it will be stopped to taking photography even
if it doesn’t reach the number of maximum frames.
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Turn the mode dial to [
Select [S/C] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
button, and press the
A list of Capture mode icons is displayed.
Select either [
] or [
press the OK button.
] with the
button, and
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This fixes the setting, and selected setting icon is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Press the OK button.
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Compose the picture, press the shutter button halfway
down, then the rest of the way down and leave the
shutter button at this position.
Additional
Information
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
When the shutter speed is set to slower than 0.6 seconds, and you select
continuous photography, the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/2 seconds.
If the shutter button is held down at this position, photos are taken until the
maximum is reached.
Releasing the shutter button midway cancels photography.
Regardless of the preview settings, the screen automatically displays a preview
of the images.
• The photography interval varies according to the photographic conditions.
Memo • The number of frames that are taken in the regular continuous photograph mode varies
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according to the photographic conditions (subject, recording medium, etc.).
• Self-timer photography and flash photography cannot be used together with the
continuous photography mode.
][
] Taking Shots with Automatic Exposure Bracketing
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
[
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 [
button, and press the
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Select [S/C] with the
button.
], and press the OK button.
A list of Capture mode icons is displayed.
Select [
] or [
OK button.
] with the
button, and press the
This fixes the setting, and the icon of the selected
setting item is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button halfway
down, and then the rest of the way down.
Memo
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When [
] is set, the shutter operates three times and photographs are taken
with the exposure changed in three stages -0.3, 0 and +0.3. When [
] is set,
the shutter operates fives times and photographs are taken with the exposure
changed in fives stages -0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3 and +0.7.
Regardless of the preview settings, the preview of the images is automatically
displayed.
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Information
• When the shutter speed is set to slower than 0.6, and AEB photography is selected,
the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/2 seconds.
• When [
] is set, photographs are taken in order 0 (standard exposure), -0.3
(underexposure) and +0.3 (overexposure).
When [
] is set, photographs are taken in order 0 (standard exposure), -0.3
(underexposure), +0.3 (overexposure), -0.7 (underexposure) and +0.7 (overexposure).
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Exposure Compensation
Preface
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.
You can set the exposure in 1/3 EV units.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to [
].
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Adjust the exposure with the
button.
The setting range is as follows.
button (- side)
button (+ side)
-2.0/-1.7/-1.3/-1.0/-0.7/-0.3/0/+0.3/+0.7/+1.0/+1.3/+1.7/+2.
0
Exposure setting value
The larger the compensation value, the brighter the
image becomes, and the smaller the compensation
value, the darker the image becomes.
The value you set appears in the screen.
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Compose the picture, press the shutter button halfway
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The image sometimes cannot be reproduced lighter even if a large
compensation value is set in dark photographic conditions.
You can check the brightness after compensation by pressing the shutter button
halfway down or in the preview image (captured still image).
page 60
“PREVIEW”
Effective Subjects and Set Values
+ (plus) compensation
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•
•
•
•
Printed matter comprising black text on whitish paper
Backlighting
Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes
When the sky accounts for a large area in the screen
- (minus) compensation
Additional
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• People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background
• Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper
• Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves
Memo
52
• When the [M] manual mode is set, the
button sets the shutter speed, and
exposure compensation cannot be set. To set the appropriate exposure, adjust the
shutter speed and aperture.
“MANUAL”
page 44
Taking Movies
This mode is for taking movies. Voice can also be recorded.
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
Possible shooting time
Shooting date and time
Quality (
page 58)
Image size (
page 57)
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Mode icon
Remaining battery power
( page 21)
Sound input level meter
Recording mark
Zoom state ( page 37)
Photography tab menu
Movie recording time
Movies can be recorded on the SD card for the following approximate times.
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
★★★
25 sec.
57 sec.
2 min. 1 sec.
★★
33 sec.
1 min. 15 sec. 2 min. 39 sec. 5 min. 19 sec. 10 min. 51 sec. 21 min. 6 sec. 44 min. 31 sec.
★
49 sec.
1 min. 50 sec. 3 min. 54 sec. 7 min. 49 sec. 15 min. 56 sec. 30 min. 59 sec. 65 min. 21 sec.
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Quality
512MB
4 min. 2 sec. 8 min. 13 sec. 16 min. 0 sec. 33 min. 45 sec.
Important • After you have taken photographs, the viewfinder LED stays lit for the time it takes for
the images to be recorded to the SD card. While the viewfinder LED is lit red, never
open the battery cover or card cover, or remove the batteries or SD card. Doing so
might damage the SD card or the data in the SD card.
• You can also use the external mike to record voices.
• The resolution of movies is fixed at QVGA (320 × 240 pixels).
• Batteries sometimes wear out faster when taking movies in the [
] mode than in the
still picture photography mode.
• Flash photography is not possible in the [
] mode.
• The sound of the lens is sometimes included in the sound when taking movies.
• You can also take photographs using the remote controller.
“Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller”
page 54
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Memo
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Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller
Preface
You can take photographs with the remote controller.
page 26.
About the Remote Controller
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to one of [
Press the
to set the [
][
][
].
self-timer & remote controller button
].
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Each press of the self-timer & remote controller
button displays the firing mode on screen in the
following order.
[DISPLAY OFF] No setting
([
] remote)*
[
[
] 10-second timer
] 2-second timer
Compose the picture, point the remote controller at the
remote control sensor on the camera, and press the
button.
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In the [
][
] mode, the photograph is taken, and the image is recorded to
the SD card.
] mode, the camera starts to record the movie. To stop recording the
In the [
movie, press the
button again.
Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
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Memo
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• The remote setting is held until you press the self-timer & remote controller/INFO.
button and change to another setting.
button.
• You can also use zoom to take photographs using the
• When in the continuous photography mode and you want to stop taking photos, press
the
button again.
Changing the Photography Menu Settings
Turn the mode dial to one of [
][
][
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èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
].
Press the MENU button.
The photography menu appears.
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MENU
OK
Select setting item q with the
button.
button, and press the
q Setting item
w Tab menu
Photography menu
screen in the [
] mode
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Press the button in the following setting
items to display the tab menu w.
page 56
ISO
page 56
DIGITAL ZOOM
Press the button in the following setting
items to display the setting screen.
page 57
QUALITY SETTING
CREATE FOLDER
page 58
page 59
PICTURE
DISPLAY SETTINGS
page 60
LCD BRIGHTNESS
page 61
Other Useful
Information
Set the desired item in the tab menu or setting screen
that is displayed.
The setting is completed, and the screen returns to the photography menu.
To exit the photography menu, press the MENU button.
Additional
Information
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Changing the Photography Menu Settings (Continued)
Preface
ISO
Set the ISO during photography. Setting a higher ISO (Increase the ISO value)
increases noise in the photographed image.
Getting
Ready
Select [ISO] with the
menu, and press the
button from the photography
button ( page 55).
The tab menu appears.
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Select the item with the
button.
button, and press the OK
This fixes the setting, and hides the tab menu.
[AUTO 200]
[AUTO 400]
[ISO70]
[ISO100]
[ISO200]
[ISO400]
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Memo
:
:
:
:
:
:
ISO70 to ISO200 Automatic
ISO70 to ISO400 Automatic
Equivalent to ISO70
Equivalent to ISO100
High-sensitive photography equivalent to ISO200
High-sensitive photography equivalent to ISO400
• [AUTO 200] and [AUTO 400] cannot be selected in manual photography.
• During taking photographs by Multi photography or taking of movies, the ISO is
automatically fixed at [AUTO 400] regardless of the setting.
DIGITAL ZOOM
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You can make the center area of the image larger by using digital processing.
It is possible to enlarge the subject being photographed up to 40X magnification by
using the 10X optical zoom and the 4X digital zoom.
Images can be recorded at the value set for pixels for saving when using the digital
zoom also through pixel complement technology.
“Zoom Photography”
page 37
page 57
“QUALITY SETTING”
Other Useful
Information
Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] with the
photography menu, and press the
55).
button from
button ( page
Additional
Information
The tab menu appears.
Select either [ON] or [OFF] with the
press the OK button.
This fixes the setting, and hides the tab menu.
[ON]
[OFF]
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: Enables digital zoom photography.
: Disables digital zoom photography.
button, and
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Ready
QUALITY SETTING
Set the size of the image to photograph and the quality.
Select [QUALITY SETTING] with the
the photography menu, and press the
page 55).
button from
button (
The quality setting screen appears.
button, and
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Select [SIZE] or [QUALITY] with the
press the button.
The tab menu appears.
button, and press the OK
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Set the size with the
button.
This fixes the settings.
Press the
button.
The screen returns to the photography menu.
Other Useful
Information
• In the movie mode, the size is fixed at QVGA (320 × 240 pixels).
Memo • When Multi photography is set as the scene mode in auto photography, the size is
fixed at the maximum and quality is fixed at ★★★.
Additional
Information
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Changing the Photography Menu Settings (Continued)
Preface
Standard number of photographs possible in the [
modes
][
]
Getting
Ready
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.
Quality
mode
Image size
*
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2048×1536
pixel
1600×1200
pixel
1280×960
pixel
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1024×768
pixel
640×480
pixel
SD Card capacity
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
★★★
5
12
25
50
102
198
419
★★
8
18
37
75
153
298
628
★
16
36
75
151
307
596
1257
★★★
6
15
31
62
127
248
523
★★
10
22
47
94
191
372
785
★
20
45
94
188
383
745
1571
★★★
11
25
52
104
213
414
873
★★
17
37
78
157
319
621
1309
★
34
75
157
314
639
1243
2619
★★★
17
37
78
157
319
621
1309
★★
25
56
118
236
479
932
1964
★
51
112
236
472
959
1864
3929
★★★
34
75
157
314
639
1243
2619
★★
51
112
236
472
959
1864
3929
★
102
225
473
944
1919
3729
7859
★★★ FINE, ★★ NORMAL, ★ BASIC
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* Only the PDR-M700 can take 3M size images.
CREATE FOLDER
Create new folders.
This function is handy for separating the shooting date and time and the shooting location.
Other Useful
Information
Select [CREATE FOLDER] with the
button from the
photography menu, and press the button ( page 55).
The folder creation screen appears.
Additional
Information
Select [YES] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
This creates a new folder, and the screen returns to
the photography menu. To cancel creation of a new
folder, select [NO], and press the OK button.
Captured images are recorded to the new folder you
made starting from number 0001.
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èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
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Photographs Photographed Images
Select one of [COLOR] [CONTRAST] [SHARPNESS]
button, and press the button.
with the
The tab menu appears.
button, and press
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Select the setting item with the
the OK button.
This fixes the settings.
Press the
button.
The screen returns to the photography menu.
Set the color of the image to photograph.
[NORMAL]
: Color
[VIVID]
: Bright colors
[MONOCHROME] : Black-and-white
[SEPIA]
: Sepia
Set the detail of the image to
photograph.
[NORMAL] : Leaves the image
detail as captured.
[HARD]
: Sharpens the edges
of the image.
[SOFT]
: Softens the edges of
the image.
Additional
Information
SHARPNESS
Other Useful
Information
COLOR
CONTRAST
Set the contrast of the image to
photograph.
[NORMAL] : Automatic
[HARD]
: Increases the contrast.
[SOFT]
: Decreases the contrast.
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Changing the Photography Menu Settings (Continued)
Preface
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Set the display of the screen.
PREVIEW
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Photographed Images Photographs
Getting
Ready
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.
This cannot be set during taking movies.
Preview is canceled by pressing the shutter button down halfway.
During AEB photography or continuous photography, images are displayed at roughly
two second intervals for the number of photos you took.
“Taking Shots with Automatic Exposure Bracketing”
page 51
“HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING, NORMAL CONTINUOUS SHOOTING”
page 50
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Set whether or not to set a detailed display or simple display of flash, exposure and
other photographic settings on screen.
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Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS] with the
the photography menu, and press the
page 55).
button from
button (
The display setting screen appears.
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Select either [PREVIEW] or [DISPLAY SETTINGS] with
button, and press the button.
the
Other Useful
Information
The tab menu appears.
Select the item with the
button.
button, and press the OK
Additional
Information
This fixes the settings.
PREVIEW
[ON] : Displays images.
[OFF] : Does not display images.
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DISPLAY SETTINGS
[AUTO]: Sets the simple display (Details of
changes to settings are displayed for
three seconds).
[ON] : Displays the photography tab menu
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
button from
button (
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Select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] with the
the photography menu, and press the
page 55).
The LCD brightness setting screen appears.
Adjust the brightness with the
button.
darkens the display, while
lightens the display.
The LCD brightness can be adjusted in eleven steps.
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Press the OK button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
Other Useful
Information
Additional
Information
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About the Adapter Ring
Preface
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.
Some lens hoods or other lens attachments may appear in the field of view when they are
attached.
Getting
Ready
Before starting
Turn the camera's power off before attaching the adapter ring.
Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
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Photographed Images Photographs
Attach the adapter ring provided to the adapter ring
attachment.
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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
Playing Back Photographed Images
Preface
Play back captured still images one image at a time.
Turn the mode dial to [
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Getting
Ready
OWER
Press the
], and turn the power on.
The last image appears on screen.
Adjust the brightness if the screen is too light or too
dark.
page 61
“LCD BRIGHTNESS”
button to feed forward (the
button is revers).
If you hold down the
, you can continue playing back the next image.
Press the OK button. The screen returns to the thumbnail display ( page 66).
Images captured by Multi photography ( page 31), can be played back as a
simple movie (automatically displayed as 16 continuously displayed frames) by
pressing the Tele button. However, the resized image ( page 72) cannot
playback as a simple movie.
button on the remote controller to
When using the remote controller, press the
feed forward or reverse.
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Photographed Images
Memo
• Pressing the
buttons during image playback displays rotated the image 90° at a
time. Pressing the button displays rotated the image clockwise, while pressing the button
displays rotated the image anticlockwise. Movies cannot be displayed rotated during playback.
button if multiple
• All of the images in a folder can be played back by pressing the
folders exist during image playback.
• If you press the button with the last image displayed, the first image is displayed.
Alternatively, if you press the button with the first image displayed, the last image is
displayed.
LCD Monitor/Electronic View Finder Display During Playing Back Images
Text, numbers, icons and other information displayed on the screen differ according to
the current settings.
Other Useful
Information
Mode icon
(
Quality
page 58)
Image size
( page 58)
If this icon becomes
[ ] then normal
playback cannot be done.
Remaining battery power
( page 21)
Additional
Information
File number
Protect icon
(when playing back
protected images)
Shooting date and time
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64
• Each press of the DISP button switches between LCD monitor display and Electronic
View Finder.
Displaying Image Information
Switch the state of the information display when playing back images.
Select the image with the
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to [
].
button.
Press the INFO. button.
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Each press of the INFO. button switches the
information display state in the following order:
Normal
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: Displays the state during regular
playback.
(state that is currently set at
“Display Settings” in the playback
menu)
page 78
“Display Settings”
Non-display : Hides the image information.
Detailed
: Displays detailed information of the
display
image.
Histogram : Displays a graph indicating the
distribution of brightness in the image.
The vertical axis indicates the
number of pixels and the horizontal
axis indicates brightness.
<Non-display>
<Histogram>
<Detailed display>
Other Useful
Information
<Normal>
Additional
Information
Memo
• In the thumbnail display, enlarged display or when playing back movies, the display is
switched between normal and non-display.
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Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display)
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to [
].
The last image appears on screen.
Press the OK button or Wide button.
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The images are displayed in the thumbnail display.
button is
The image you selected with the
displayed surrounded with a green frame.
Holding down the
green frame.
* If the thumbnail display
contains movie data, the
[
] is displayed.
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Memo
button fast feeds the
When there are ten or more images, scroll the screen
with the
button.
• All of the images in a folder can be displayed as thumbnails by pressing the
button if multiple folders exist when viewing thumbnails.
To display a selected thumbnail image at regular size:
Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
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Select the image with the
button, and press the OK button or Tele button.
The selected image is displayed at the regular size.
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Displaying Images Enlarged
Turn the mode dial to [
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
].
The last image appears on screen.
Select the desired image to enlarge with the
button.
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You can also select images from the thumbnail display (
page 66).
Press the Tele button.
This displays the image one step larger.
When the image is displayed enlarged, white and
green frames appear on screen.
The white frame indicates the entire image, while the
green frame indicates the position that is currently
displayed enlarged on the screen.
Complete image
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Pressing the Tele button displays the image one step
Current enlargement larger. Pressing the Wide button displays the image
position
one step smaller.
You can move the position to display enlarged by
button. Adjust the position to
pressing the
display enlarged by viewing the position of the frame
to be displayed on screen.
Each press the Tele/Wide buttons switches the
screen as follows:
Tele button
Wide button
Wide button
Other Useful
Information
Tele button
To restore an enlarged display to its regular size
To return an enlarged display to its normal display, press the OK button.
Additional
Information
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Playing Back Movies
Preface
Turn the mode dial to [
Getting
Ready
Play back movies recorded on the camera. Voice is also played back.
Select the desired movie with the
].
The last image appears on the screen.
Adjust the brightness if the screen is too light or too dark.
page 61
“LCD BRIGHTNESS”
buttons.
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Photographed Images Photographs
You can also select the desired movie from the thumbnail display ( page 66).
When using the remote controller, select the desired movie with the
button
on the remote controller.
Press the
button.
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This plays back the movie you selected.
Pressing the buttons during movie
playback plays back the movie in
reverse. Pressing the / button allows
you switch between eight speed levels of
fast forward or reverse.
You can also perform the same operation
on the remote controller.
Memo
• Movies cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.
LCD Monitor/Electronic View Finder Display During Playing Back Movies
Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
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Text, numbers, icons and other information displayed on the screen differ according to
the current settings.
Memo
68
• Each press of the DISP button switches between LCD monitor display and Electronic
View Finder.
To stop Movie Playback
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èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
Memo
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• Each press of the / buttons during a pause, feeds the movie forward or backward,
respectively, one frame at a time.
• Holding down the / buttons during a pause, feeds the movie forward or backward,
respectively, for the duration that the button is held down.
To adjust the Volume
Adjust the volume with the Tele button and Wide buttons.
Each press of the Tele button increases the volume.
Each press of the Wide button decreases the volume.
Operations when the various buttons are pressed
During fast forward
During a Pause
Fast forward
Increase speed
Single-frame feed
Each press of the
button increases the
speed from 2x, 4x, 8x,
16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, to
256x.
Each press of the
button during fast
rewind the speed goes
down.
Each press of the
button feeds the movie
by one frame.
Reduce speed
Reverse single-frame feed
Each press of the
button during fast
rewind the speed goes
up.
Each press of the
button feeds the movie
by one frame in reverse.
Reverse playback/fast
rewind
button
button
Stop
The screen returns to the start of the movie.
The previous
image is
displayed.
Playback
Stop
The screen returns to the start of the movie.
Does not operate
The playback returns
to normal speed.
Does not operate
Tele
button
The volume increases.
Wide
button
The volume decreases.
Additional
Information
OK
button
Holding down the
button continuously
feeds the movie one
frame at a time in
reverse.
The next
image is
displayed.
Other Useful
Information
button
Each press of the
button increases the
speed from 2x, 4x, 8x,
16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, to
256x.
Holding down the
button continuously
feeds the movie one
frame at a time.
During a Stop
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button
During Playback
Thumbnail
display.
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Changing the Playback Menu Settings
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Turn the mode dial to [
].
Press the MENU button.
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The playback menu appears.
MENU
OK
Select the setting item with the
the button.
button, and press
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The setting screen for the item you selected appears.
page 76
PROTECT
DPOF
page 73
page 71
SLIDESHOW
RESIZE
page 72
page 78
DISPLAY SETTINGS
LCD BRIGHTNESS
page 61
Set the desired item in the setting screen.
The setting is completed, the screen returns to the playback menu.
To exit the playback menu, press the MENU button.
Other Useful
Information
The camera is ready for playback.
Additional
Information
Important • PROTECT, DPOF and RESIZE cannot be done when the SD card has been locked.
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Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
“DPOF Settings”
page 73
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Photographs Photographed Images
SLIDESHOW
Automatically plays back still images and movies in order one image at a time.
Select [SLIDESHOW] with the
playback menu, and press the
button from the
button ( page 70).
The slideshow setting screen appears.
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Select the [PLAY INTERVAL] or the [ANIMATION] with
button, and press the button.
the
The tab menu appears.
Select the item with the
button.
button, press the OK
Select [SLIDESHOW] with the
button.
Other Useful
Information
This fixes the settings.
button, and press the
Memo
Additional
Information
The slide show starts.
To stop the slide show, press the button again.
Slideshow is repeated until you press the button again.
The image is displayed on screen when you press the button.
• You can pause slideshow by pressing the button. Pressing the button resumes
the slideshow.
• The auto power OFF function does not operate during slideshows.
• All images in the folder are automatically played back.
• Only the first frame of movies is played back.
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Changing the Playback Menu Settings (Continued)
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Memo
• The following images cannot be resized:
· Images captured on another camera · When the SD card is LOCK state
· Movies
· Images created with resize
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Taking
Photographed Images Photographs
Select [RESIZE] with the
button from the playback
menu, and press the button ( page 70).
The resize setting screen appears. If there is no image to resize or if a movie is
selected for resizing, a message is displayed, and the screen returns to the
playback menu.
Select the image with the
with the OK button.
button, and set the size
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An icon appears under images that can be resized.
Each press of the OK button changes the icon as
follows:
] 320 × 240 ➝ [
] 160 × 120 ➝ OFF
[
If there are two or more images to resize, repeat the
above procedure.
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Select [EXECUTE] with the
OK button.
button, and press the
The image is resized, and the screen is returned to the playback menu.
To cancel a resize setting, select [CANCEL], and press the OK button.
Other Useful
Information
Memo
• All of the images in a folder can be selected by pressing the
button if multiple
folders exist.
• To display the image full on screen for confirmation, press the Tele button. To return the
original screen, press the Wide button.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Additional
Information
You can select the image information to appear on screen, and set display/non-display.
“DISPLAY SETTINGS”
page 78
LCD BRIGHTNESS
Adjust the brightness of the screen. This function does not adjust the brightness of
recorded images.
“LCD BRIGHTNESS”
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DPOF Settings
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
Setting the DPOF format
Select [DPOF] with the
button from the playback
menu, and press the button ( page 70).
The DPOF setting screen appears.
button, and press
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Select [SELECT] or [ALL] with the
press the button.
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Taking
Photographs Photographed Images
Select [SELECT IMAGE] with the
the button.
button, and
Other Useful
Information
[SELECT] : Sets DPOF for each individual
image.
[ALL]
: Sets DPOF for all images at once.
Additional
Information
Select the desired image with the
button, and set
the number of prints with the
button.
You can set up to 99 prints for each image.
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DPOF Settings (Continued)
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Select [YES] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
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To not print the date on the photo, select [NO],
and press the OK button.
The message “CREATE DPOF FILE?” is displayed.
Select [EXECUTE] with the
OK button.
button, and press the
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This creates a file containing the DPOF information,
and when the operation is finished, the screen
returns to the playback menu.
To continue setting the date and time, select
[CHANGE SETTINGS], and to exit setting without
creating the DPOF file, select [CANCEL] and press the
OK button.
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Information
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Information
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• All of the images in a folder can be selected by pressing the
button if multiple
folders exist.
• To display the image full on screen for confirmation, press the Tele button. To return the
original screen, press the Wide button.
• The date that is printed on the photo is the date set on the camera. To print the correct
date on the photo, mark the date setting on the camera before you photograph the
image.
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TIME & DATE
• Please note that some types of printers do not support DPOF.
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
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.
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Press the
button.
The screen returns to the playback menu.
Canceling the DPOF Settings
Select [CLEAR ALL] with the
setting screen, and press the
button in the DPOF
button.
The message “ALL SETTINGS WILL BE RESET” appears.
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Select [EXECUTE] with the
OK button.
button, and press the
The message “DPOF PROTECT OFF” appears.
Select [EXECUTE] with the
OK button.
button, and press the
The screen returns to the DPOP setting screen.
Press the
button.
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The screen returns to the playback menu.
Additional
Information
Important • You can specify up to 99 prints for each image. Also, you can specify up to 999 images
for printing on a single SD card. Note, however, that the maximum number of prints
that can be specified in a single SD card is limited to 9,999.
• If the SD card already contains a DPOF information file, the message “Create new file?
” is sometimes displayed. If you select [YES], the file is overwritten, and existing
information is erased. The result is the same if you overwrite the DPOF file on a PC
and values not supported on this camera were set.
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Protecting Images
Preface
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.
page 15).
Memo • To protect the entire SD card, see “Write Protection” (
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Ready
Protecting Images
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Select [PROTECT] with the
button from the
playback menu, and press the button ( page 70).
The protect setting screen appears.
Select the image to protect with the
press the OK button.
button, and
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[
] is displayed under the image to be protected.
To remove protection, press the OK button again.
If there are two or more images to protect, repeat the
above procedure.
Select [EXECUTE] with the
OK button.
button, and press the
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The image is protected, and the screen returns to the playback menu.
To cancel a protect setting, select [CANCEL], and press the OK button.
Additional
Information
Memo
76
• All of the images in a folder can be selected by pressing the
button if multiple
folders exist.
• To display the image full on screen for confirmation, press the Tele button. To return the
original screen, press the Wide button.
• If you display the protect setting screen again, [
] is displayed under protected
images.
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Ready
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.
Select [EXECUTE] with the
OK button.
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[
] under the image to unprotect, changes to
[
].
To cancel removal of protection, press the OK button
again.
If there are two or more images to unprotect, repeat
the above procedure.
button, and press the
Memo
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Protect is released, and the screen returns to the playback menu. To not cancel
a protect setting, select [CANCEL], and press the OK button.
• All of the images in a folder can be selected by pressing the
button if multiple
folders exist.
• [
] is displayed for images set in the DPOF format, and their protection cannot be
removed. To remove the protection of these images, cancel the DPOF format settings.
(Canceling the DPOF Settings
page 75)
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Information
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Display Settings
Preface
You can set display/non-display for the image information that is displayed on screen.
This is handy for recording video or DVD images.
Getting
Ready
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS] with the
button from
the playback menu, and press the button ( page
70).
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The display setting screen appears.
Press the
button.
The tab menu appears.
Select the item with the
button.
button, and press the OK
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This saves the settings.
[OFF]
: Sets hide for all image information.
[ON]
: Displays all image information.
[SELECT]
: Sets image information display/
non-display for each item.
If you selected [SELECT], proceed to step 4.
If you selected an item other than [SELECT], press
the button to return to the playback menu.
Select the setting item with the
the button.
button, and press
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Information
The tab menu appears.
[FILE NUMBER] : Folder and file number of
image, time passed and total
time of movie
[ICON]
: Mode icon, remaining battery
power icon, movie icon,
movie status bar, movie
guide icon, movie volume
status
[DATE]
: Photograph date information
[TIME]
: Photograph time information
[SIZE]
: Photograph size information
[QUALITY]
: Photograph quality
infomation
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Ready
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.
Memo
• The settings are reflected in the slideshow also.
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Information
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Information
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Deleting
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Erasing Images
Formatting the SD Card
Erasing Images
Preface
Erase images. Note, however, that protected images ( page 76) or images on a writeprotected SD card ( page 15) cannot be erased.
Please note that the cleared images cannot be restored.
ERASE ONE IMAGE
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Ready
Erase individual images one image at a time.
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Turn the mode dial to one of [
][
][
][
].
If you selected [
erase with the
], select the image you want to
button.
If you selected [
][
Press the
][
], the last image will be erased.
erase button.
The [
] and the menu appears on screen.
MENU
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OK
Select [
] with the
button, and press the OK button.
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The message “ERASE?” is displayed.
Select [YES] with the
button, and press the OK button.
This erases the image, and the camera returns to the mode selected on the mode dial.
To not erase, select [NO], and press the OK button.
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Information
If the message “Protected” appears on screen, remove the protection (
cancel the DPOF setting ( page 75).
page 77) or
To continue erasing images, repeat steps from 2 to 5.
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82
• Even if you take photographs after erasing an image, file are assigned serial numbers
from the next number from the very last number assigned after the image was erased.
• Images can also be erased in the thumbnail display. In the case of the thumbnail
display, the screen changes temporarily to the single image (frame) playback state.
After the image is erased, the screen returns to the thumbnail display.
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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.
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MENU
OK
Select [
button.
] with the
button, and press the OK
The message “ERASE?” is displayed.
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Select [YES] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
The message “SURE?” is displayed.
Other Useful
Information
Select [YES] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
Except for image protected, all images currently recorded on SD card are
erased, and the camera returns to the mode selected on the mode dial.
Additional
Information
To not erase, select [NO], and press the OK button.
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Formatting the SD Card
Preface
Erase all images or folders recorded on the SD card. The SD card cannot be formatted if
it is LOCK state ( page 15).
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Ready
Important • Be sure to format the SD card on this camera.
page 76). All data other than
• Formatting the SD card also erases protected images (
images is also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure that all the images are
unnecessary.
• An SD card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.
• Be sure to format an SD card (commercialy available) for the first time before you start
using it. We also recommend periodically formatting SD cards to remove unwanted
files to ensure sufficient space on the card.
Turn the mode dial to one of [
Press the
The [
][
][
][
].
erase button.
] and the menu appears on screen.
Select [
] with the
button, and press the OK button.
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The message “FORMAT CARD?” is displayed.
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Select [YES] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
The message “SURE?” is displayed.
To not format, select [NO], and press the OK button.
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Select [YES] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
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Information
This formats the SD card.
After formatting has been completed, the message “RESET FILE NUMBER?” is
displayed.
Select [YES] with the
button.
button, and press the OK
This resets the file No., and the camera returns to the mode selected on the mode dial.
To not reset the file No., select [NO].
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• If you reset a file No., the file No. is assigned as a running No. following the last
assigned No. after taking photograph.
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About Your Software
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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
About Your Software
Preface
This Instruction Manual describes how to install the supplied software and provides a
brief explanation of how to use them. For the detailed methods of using them, consult the
Help files of the individual applications.
Getting
Ready
This Instruction Manual is written under the premise that the reader has an understanding
of basic computer operations. For the basic details on your personal computer, see the
instruction manuals that come with the computer and the operating system.
About the Supplied Software
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The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software:
• ACDSeeTM (image viewing software)
This software allows you to view, process, or modify photographed images on the PC. For
the detailed operation methods, consult the Help in the application.
Toshiba Corporation will not assure operation of ACDSee when installed on a device other
than this camera. For installation and operation on a different device, contact the Online
Support of ACD Systems.
ACD Systems Online Support: http://www.acdsystems.com/English/Support/index.htm
• DirectX® (video playback software)
Install this software when video images captured with a camera cannot be played back
using Windows Media Player.
• USB driver (for Windows 98 only)
Install this software when connecting this camera to the PC using the supplied USB cable.
This driver is exclusively used for Windows 98. If using Windows 2000, Windows Me,
Windows XP, or a Macintosh® , use the standard driver supplied with it.
• Service & Support file
This file includes information on service and support.
We recommend that you save this file in your PC in case you lose this manual.
“Global Contacts”
page 118
Software Version Upgrade
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For better use, the firmware of the camera may be upgraded after shipment. The
methods of version upgrade are available in our website.
“Global Contacts”
page 118
Software and Instruction Manual
Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
• Copying or duplication of the supplied software or Instruction Manual in part or in whole is
not allowed without the prior permission of Toshiba Corporation.
• 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.
• The screens for the PC in the Instruction Manual are merely examples. These may differ
from actual screens on your PC. Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any
compensation arising from errors in this Instruction Manual.
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Connecting to the PC
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
By connecting this camera to the PC, you can transfer images recorded on SD card to the
PC in order to modify or send to another person through the Internet.
Minimum System Requirements
We recommend that the computer system, of the computer you connect your camera to,
conforms to the following requirements. Before making a connection, check that all the
items have been satisfied.
Macintosh
Windows PC
CPU
Power PC G3 processor 266 MHz or
higher
®
Pentium processor or higher
Windows 98/ 2000/ Me/ XP
OS
Pre-installed PC
Memory
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Mac OS® 9.0 or later
(Mac OS 9.2 or later recommended)
Mac OS X 10.1 or later
(Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later recommended)
64 MB or more
Free space on
hard disk
20 MB or more
(Additional space necessary to store images.)
Color monitor
256 colors, 800 × 600 dots min., (32,000 colors or more recommended)
Necessary devices
CD-ROM drive, USB port
When using Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1, you need to install CarbonLib 1.5 or later.
You can download the program from the web site of Apple Computer, Inc.
*This does not assure that all PCs with the minimum requirements will connect properly.
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File Structure
When connected with a PC, images photographed
with this camera are displayed as shown to the
right. (When being displayed in Windows)
[ XXXTOSHI ]
Designates an image photographed
with Toshiba’s camera.
A folder number in the range 100 to 999 is
assigned according to the situations.
Desktop
My document
My computer
3.5 inch FD (A:)
(C:)
CD-ROM (D:)
Removable Disk (E:)
The files are given such names as “PDR_XXXX.jpg”
where XXXX is a number from 0001 to 9999.
DCIM
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100TOSHI
101TOSHI
The extension “.jpg” indicates that the file is in
JPEG ( “Glossary” page 117) format.
“Glossary” page 117)
Additional
Information
Images photographed with this camera are saved in Exif (
format.
Movies (with sound)
The files are given such names as “PDR_XXXX.avi” where XXXX is a number from 0001
to 9999. The extension “.avi” indicates that the file is in AVI ( “Glossary” page 117)
format.
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Connecting to a Windows PC
Preface
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. We recommend that you use the AC adapter when
connecting the camera to the PC.
Getting
Ready
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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The language selection window appears.
Click the [
] icon.
Click the [
] icon.
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Setting up is started.
Follow the shown instructions to install
ACDSee.
When the installation is completed, the
ACDSee icon appears on the desktop.
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With using Windows 98
Other Useful
Information
Click the [
] icon from the supplied CDROM, and follow the on-screen instructions
to perform the installation.
Turn the mode dial to [
], then connect the USB cable.
B
Additional
Information
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB
port on the PC, and the other end to the DIGITAL
terminal on this camera.
When connecting the USB cable, be careful with
] mark on the cable plug faces
that the [
toward the lens.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the standard driver of each OS.
Restart your PC after installing.
The Device Detector starts up when the PC is restarted.
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Ready
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” checkbox.
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Specify the directory and name of the folder to save to,
and click “Next”.
Copying images is started.
Enter the name of the folder to save the
copying images to (The save directory will
be created).
The directory containing the copying
image is displayed (You can specify any
directory by clicking “Browser”).
Memo
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the PC
To delete an image from the camera’s SD
card after a copying images is completed,
mark the “Delete images from memory card
after copying them” checkbox.
When the copying images is completed,
ACDSee starts up, and the images in the
folder that is specified to save to are
displayed. The file names of the copied
images are indicated as “date+3-digit
number”.
Other Useful
Information
• When the camera is connected to the PC, the camera is displayed as a removable disk.
• With the USB driver installed, simply reconnecting the USB cable causes the PC to
automatically identify this camera so that images can be transferred.
• To connect the USB cable smoothly and properly, pay attention to the shapes of the
connectors on the cable.
• When in connection with the PC, auto power OFF funciton does not operate.
Additional
Information
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Preface
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®
Getting
Ready
Please install DirectX, if Windows Media® Player does not playback movies recorded
by this camera.
1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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The language selection window appears.
2) Click the [
3) Click the [
] icon.
] icon.
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Follow the shown instructions to install
DirectX.
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Select the image you want to print from the images
displayed by ACDSee, and click “Print” in the “File”
menu.
Other Useful
Information
Set the printer, number of prints, and other
information, and click “Print”.
The “Print Setup” screen appears.
Additional
Information
Mark the “Image original date” checkbox, and click the
OK button.
Printing is started.
Specify where you want to place the image on
the paper.
If the “Image original date” checkbox is marked,
the date will be printed at the bottom right of the
image.
Information whose checkbox is marked will be
printed.
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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.
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Click “Add image” in the “File” menu, and select the
desired image from the screen that is displayed.
The selected image is displayed in the area
on the left side of the “Untitled FotoSlate”
screen.
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Click “Add page” in the “Pages” menu, and select the desired
layout from the “Add page” screen that are displayed.
The selected sample form is displayed in the area on the right side of the
“Untitled FotoSlate” screen.
Other Useful
Information
Drag-and-drop the image in the sample form to place the image.
Additional
Information
Images placed in layouts can be edited by
double-clicking the image.
Images called up to this screen are copies
made from the original image, and can be
edited or further processed without any
affect on the original image.
Click “Print” in the “File” menu.
Printing is started.
To save the layout you have made, click “Save”.
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Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
Important • The data saved to the SD card may be damaged if the power to the camera is turned
OFF during image transfer. We recommend that you use the AC adapter when
connecting the camera to the PC.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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The language selection window appears.
Click the [
] icon.
] icon.
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Click the [
Setting up is started.
Follow the shown instructions to install
ACDSee.
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When the installation is completed, the
ACDSee icon appears on the desktop.
Additional
Information
B
Other Useful
Information
Turn the mode dial to [
cable.
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], then connect the USB
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB
port on the PC, and the other end to the
DIGITAL terminal on this camera.
When connecting the USB cable, be careful
] mark on the cable plug
with that the [
faces toward the lens.
When the computer recognizes the camera the
ACDSee Device Detector starts.
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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”.
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Memo
• When the camera is connected to the PC, the camera is displayed as an “untitled” disk
on the desktop.
• With the USB driver installed, simply reconnecting the USB cable causes the PC to
automatically identify this camera so that images can be transferred.
• To connect the USB cable smoothly and properly, pay attention to the shapes of the
connectors on the cable.
• When in connection with the PC, auto power OFF funciton does not operate.
• When another USB drive is used at the same time, the SD card in this camera may not
be mounted on the desktop. If this happens, connect only this camera to the PC.
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Information
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Information
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Preface
Viewing Movies
Double-click the movie file (AVI file) displayed at ACDSee.
Getting
Ready
This starts up the movie playback software application and the movie is played
back.
Printing the Date
Click “Custom Print” in the “File” menu.
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The Custom Print screen is displayed.
Mark “Print Capture Date” on the “Images” tab, and
then click the “Print”.
Printing is started.
Information whose checkbox is marked will be
printed.
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If the “Print Capture Date” checkbox is marked, the
date will be printed at the bottom right of the image.
Additional
Information
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Information
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Select whether to print the selected images or all
the images in the folder.
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Changing the Image Size
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Ready
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. You can directly select images saved on the
camera by specifying the removable disk.
Click “Edit” in the “Tool” menu.
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The edit screen appears.
Click “Resize” in the “Edit” menu.
The resize screen appears.
Enter the desired number values in the “Width” and
“Height” fields, and click “OK”.
The resized image is displayed.
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If the “Maintain aspect ratio of:” checkbox is
marked, the image can be resized with the ratio
between the horizontal and vertical sides of the
image intact.
Click “Save as” in the “File” menu.
Enter the file name, and click “Save”.
This saves the resized image.
Other Useful
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Important • Directly changing the images size of images stored in the camera may prevent the
camera from displaying them.
Additional
Information
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Copying Computer Images to the Camera
Preface
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.
Getting
Ready
ACDSee is automatically started.
Select an image to be copied, then click “Copy to Camera.”
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When using a Macintosh, drag and drop an
image to be copied onto copy destination
folder. After a confirmation message
appears, select “Yes”.
Select a post-conversion image size, then click “OK.”
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The image is named “ACDSXXXX.jpg” and
is copied to the XXXACDSE folder on the
SD card in the camera.
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When copies are made, images are always
converted to 640 × 480-pixel images.
Images are copied with the original sizes
unchanged.
Other Useful
Information
Resultant image sizes differ depending on the original sizes of images to be copied.
Additional
Information
More than 640 × 480
The image will be converted to 1024 × 768 size. For an image smaller than
1024 × 768, it will be surrounded by a black frame in Windows and enlarged in
Macintosh.
640 × 480 or smaller
The image will be converted to 640 × 480 size. For an image smaller than 640
× 480, it will be surrounded by a black frame in Windows and enlarged in
Macintosh.
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• With “Do not resize” selected, this camera may not properly display images, depending
on their sizes.
• Images copied from a Macintosh to this camera do not allow image list display
(Thumbnail display). This attributes to a Macintosh system and does not designate
malfunction.
• For details of ACDSee, consult its Help.
• Images taken on other camera types and copied to this camera sometimes cannot be
displayed.
Disconnecting the Camera from the PC
With Windows 98 installed:
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Ready
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. After finishing the
operations, remove the USB cable from the PC and the camera.
With Macintosh installed:
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On the desktop drag and drop the folder (untitled) of this camera over the trash icon,
then remove the USB cable from the PC and this camera.
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Customize
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Basic Settings
Preface
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.
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The details set here still remain in memory after the power is turned off manually or by the
auto power OFF function.
Turn the mode dial to [
], and turn the power on.
OWER
Select the setting item q with the
the button.
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The SET-UP menu appears.
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1 Setting item
2 Tab menu
button, and press
Press the button in the following setting
items to display the tab menu w.
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AUTO POWER OFF
LANGUAGE
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VIDEO OUT
Press the button in the following setting
items to display the setting screen.
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SOUND
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CUSTOMIZE
TIME & DATE
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SYSTEM
Set the desired item in the tab menu or setting screen
that is displayed.
When you finish setting, the screen returns to the SET-UP menu.
To exit the SET-UP menu, change the mode dial
setting.
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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.
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Press the button to display the tab menu, select
[OFF] or [SELECT] in the tab menu with the
button, and press the OK button.
This fixes the setting.
[OFF]
: Does not sound the beep in any
operation.
[SELECT]
If you selected [OFF], press the
the SET-UP menu.
Select the item with the
button.
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: The beep can be set according to
each type of operation.
If you selected [SELECT], proceed to step 3.
button to return to
button, and press the
button, and press the
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Select [ON] or [OFF] with the
OK button.
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The tab menu appears.
[OPERATION] : Sets the beep when some kind
of operation has been
performed, for example, when
the camera is turned ON or
when a button is pressed.
[SHUTTER]
: Sets the beep when the shutter
is operated.
This fixes the setting.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set all items, then press the
button.
The screen returns to the SET-UP menu.
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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. This function does not operate during a slideshow or in the
] PC mode. To return from the auto power OFF mode to the operation camera
[
mode, turn the power ON again by the POWER switch.
Select [AUTO POWER OFF] with the
button from
the SET-UP menu, and press the button. ( page 100)
The tab menu appears.
Select the item with the
button.
button, and press the OK
This fixes the setting, and hides the tab menu.
[1 MIN] : turns the power OFF when no operation is performed for one minute.
[3 MIN] : turns the power OFF when no operation is performed for three minutes.
[5 MIN] : turns the power OFF when no operation is performed for five minutes.
Set the color and lit state of the front LED and the screen that is displayed when the
power is turned ON.
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“CUSTOMIZE”
Set the language that are displayed on screen.
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AUTO POWER OFF
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LANGUAGE
Select [LANGUAGE] with the
button from the SETUP menu, and press the button. ( page 100)
The tab menu appears.
Select the item with the
button.
button, and press the OK
This fixes the setting, and hides the tab menu.
English
Japanese
French
German
Spanish
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
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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 SETUP menu, and press the button. ( page 100)
The tab menu appears.
button, and press
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Select [NTSC] or [PAL] with the
the OK button.
This fixes the setting, and hides the tab menu.
[NTSC] : NTSC system
“Glossary” page 117
“Glossary” page 117
[PAL]
: PAL system
TIME & DATE
Set the current date and time.
Select the [TIME & DATE] with the
button from the
SET-UP menu, and the button ( page 100).
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The date and time setting screen appears.
Select the item with the
button.
with the
Each press of the
Year
Month
CANCEL
OK
button, and set the value
button moves the item in the following order:
Day
Hour
Minute
Date format
Select [OK] with the
button.
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The button moves the item in the reverse order.
The order in which the year, month and date are displayed varies with the date
and time settings.
button, and press the OK
The screen returns to the SET-UP menu.
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Basic Settings (Continued)
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SYSTEM
Check the camera and SD card information.
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You can also restore camera settings to their defaults.
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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.
button, and press the
If you select [VERSION INFORMATION] or [CARD INFORMATION] the
information display menu appears.
If you select [RESET], reset starts.
To not display the information or to not reset, press the button.
[VERSION INFORMATION] : Displays the camera’s firmware information.
[CARD INFORMATION] : Displays how much of the SD card is used and
how much free space is left.
[RESET]
: Sets whether or not to restore the SET-UP menu
settings to their defaults (settings when you
bought the camera).
The TIME & DATE, VIDEO OUT and LANGUAGE
setting are not changed by setting this item.
In the information display screen, confirm the
information, and press the OK button.
To end the reset press the [ :GO BACK] button
appears, then press the OK button.
The screen returns to the system screen.
Press the
button.
The screen returns to the SET-UP menu.
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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 SETUP menu, and press the button. ( page 100)
The customize screen appears.
button, and press the
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Select [LED COLOR] with the
button.
The LED color setting screen appears.
button, and press the
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Select the item with the
button.
button, and press the OK
Additional
Information
Select the item with the
button.
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The tab menu appears.
[STARTUP]
: Sets the LED lighting pattern
when the power is turned ON.
[SHUTTER]
: Sets the LED to light or not to
light when the shutter operates.
[FOCUS]
: Sets whether or not to light the
LED when the camera is in
focus.
[SELF-TIMER] : Sets the LED lighting color when
the self-timer is in use.
[SLEEP]
: Sets the LED lighting color when
the camera has entered the
sleep mode.
This fixes the setting.
Repeat steps 3 and 4. When you have finishing setting
all items, press the button.
The screen returns to the customize screen.
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Press the
button.
The screen returns to the SET-UP menu.
STARTING DISPLAY
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Ready
You can set the image that is displayed on screen when the power is turned ON.
Select [CUSTOMIZE] with the
button from the SETUP menu, and press the button. ( page 100)
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The tab menu appears.
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Select [STARTING DISPLAY] with the
press the button.
button, and
The tab menu appears.
[ANIMATION]
: Sets the startup image to
an animation.
[STILL IMAGE]
: Sets the startup image to a
still image.
[USER SETTING] : Sets the startup image to a
photographed image
selected from among
images recorded to SD
card.
Select the item with the
button.
button, and press the OK
If you selected [USER SETTING], proceed to step 4.
If you selected an item other than the [USER
SETTING], the screen returns to the customize
screen.
Press the icon button to return to the SET-UP
menu.
Select the image with the
button.
[
button, and press the OK
] is displayed under the selected image.
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Select [EXECUTE] with the
OK button.
button, and press the
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.
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About LED
The camera state is indicated by the LED color and how the LED is lit (lit or flashing).
Preface
Viewfinder LED
Color
State
During photography
During playback
During connection to a PC
ON
Auto focusing successful
(w/out unsteady
hold warning)
–
While the camera is
connected to a PC
Flashing
Auto focusing successful
(w/ unsteady
hold warning)
–
–
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ON
Red
During SD card accessing
During SD card accessing During creation of DPOF file During SD card accessing
Flashing
Auto focusing failure
–
–
ON
During photographic
processing
Flash charging in progress
Zoom initialization
in progress
–
Not recognized by the PC,
or other status
Flashing
No battery power left
Camera malfunction
No battery power left
No battery power left
Orange
Front LED
You can manually set how the front LED lights and its color.
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“LED COLOR”
Item
Conditions
Status
Startup *
When the power is
turned on
Lights in 6 colors/blinks slowly in yellow,
blinks twice in blue (user selects the
pattern)
Shutter *
After pressing the
shutter button
Lights in magenta (color is random during
continuous photography)
Focus *
Auto focus
Lights during AF lock/blinks
Self-timer *
Self-timer function is
activated
Blinks (user selects the color)
Sleep *
Sleep is activated
Blinks slowly (user selects the color)
Power off/auto power off
The power is turned off
Lights in yellow
During movie capture
While taking movies
Lights in red
Remote
Remote mode
Lights in cyan
While the camera is
connected to a PC
PC mode
Blinks slowly in magenta
Error display
Slideshow
Lights in yellow
Slideshow is activated
No battery power left
Items marked with a * can be customized by the user.
Lights in random colors
Lights in yellow
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Memo
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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.
• Before you connect any devices, be sure to turn all connected devices OFF. Connecting a device with the power ON may disrupt the screen or prevent images from being
displayed properly.
• Select the NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment
you are going to connect to the camera.
“VIDEO OUT”
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Connect the plug on the supplied AV cable to the AV
terminal on the camera.
Images do not appear on the camera's screen when
the AV cable is connected to the AV terminal on the
camera.
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Connect the plug on the other end of the AV cable to
the video IN terminal and audio IN terminal on the TV.
Images are displayed on the TV.
Take or play back the photographs.
The method of operation is the same as taking or playing back photographs.
page 27, “Playing Back Photographed Images”
“Taking Photographs”
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• Using the remote controller comes in handy when the camera is connected to a TV.
“Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller”
page 54, “Playing Back
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• The image before you take a photograph is a little less clear compared with played
back images. (Resolution deteriorates.)
• In the case of the PAL system, images are surrounded by a black frame.
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Additional Information
Specifications
Warning Messages
Troubleshooting
Q&A
Glossary
Global Contacts
Index
Specifications
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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
camera)
View Finder
Electronic View finder
Auto-focus
TTL method AF
Focus adjusting range: 10 cm to infinity (Wide side setting)
Detection system: Contrast detection system (frame rate
during detection: 30 Hz)
Photometry mode
Center Priority Photometry, Spot Photometry
Exposure control method
Program AE, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE
Exposure compensation
-2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3 EV increments)
Aperture
F2.8 to F8 automatic selection, manual selection possible
Shutter speed
1/2 to 1/2000 sec. (electronic shutter and mechanical
shutter)
Maximum 16 sec. For extended exposure photography
White balance
Auto/manual setting selectable (7 modes)
Focal range
Standard: Approx. 50 cm to infinity (Wide side setting),
approx. 1.2 m to infinity (Tele side setting)
Macro: Approx. 10 cm to infinity (Wide side setting),
approx. 90 cm to infinity (Tele side setting)
Self-timer
Time selectable between 2 seconds/10 seconds selectable
Flash settings
Auto firing mode (automatic in low-brightness conditions)/Redeye Reduction/Forced Flash/Suppressed Flash/Slow Sync
Focal range: Approx. 0.5 m to 4.4 m (Tele side setting, ISO
400)
Date/time
Simultaneously Recorded to image data (Exif file format)
Automatic calendar function Automatically adjusted until the year 2099
LCD monitor*1
2.5” low-temperature polysilicon TFT (117,600 pixels)
Interface
DC IN 5V terminal: 5 VDC
DIGITAL terminal: USB (Ver. 1.1, Mass storage class
compatible)
AV terminal: Supplied AV cable compatible
MIC (external microphone IN) terminal (compatible mike:
ø3.5 mini-plug, monophonic, output impedance 1.8kΩ)
Power
4 × AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH or Lithium) batteries Two CR-V3
Lithium Battery Packs or AC adapter (PDR-AC20) (sold
separately)
Recording medium
Supports SD memory cards 8/16/32/64/128/256/512 MB
Compressed format
JPEG compliant
Image file format
Exif Ver. 2.2 compliant
Compatibility rules
DCF Ver. 1.0 compliant
Operating environment
Temperature: +32°F (±0°C) to +104°F (+40°C) (during
operation)/-4°F (-20°C) to +140°F (+60°C) (during storage)
Humidity: 30% to 80% (during operation) no condensation
Dimensions
109.6 mm × 76.8 mm × 66.0 mm (W × H × D) excluding
protrusions
Weight
Approx. 300g (excluding accessories, batteries, SD card)
*1 Very small spots may appear on the LCD monitor even though it has been made using
very high-precision technology. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor can be used
as it is.
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Warning Messages
The following warning messages and icons are displayed on the screen.
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Display
Meaning
Fairly consumed.
Nearly exhaused.
Completely exhaused.
The SD card cover is open.
CHECKING CARD
Acquiring SD card information.
CARD FULL
No more space on the SD card. Photography cannot be performed.
NO IMAGE
No image is stored in the SD card.
DATE AND TIME
SETTING INCOMPLETE
The date and time setting has not yet been done.
CARD PROTECTED
The SD card is write-protected.
PROTECTED
The image is write-protected.
FILE NO. FULL
File No. has reached upper limit.
CARD FULL
There is not enough space on the disk to create a DPOF file.
LENS ERROR
The lens has malfunctioned or the lens cap is still on.
CARD ERROR
The SD card has been damaged.
THIS CARD CANNOT
BE USED
An unsupported SD card is loaded.
CARD ISN’T
FORMATTED
The SD card information is abnormal.
DPOF ERROR
The DPOF file is abnormal.
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NO CARD
Image is not supported.
Poor lighting conditions, image will be vulnerable to vibrations.
ERROR***
This camera may have some problems.
Contact the mobile AV support center; see “Global Contacts”
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
The power cannot
be turned ON.
The batteries have been
exhausted.
Replace with new batteries.
20
The AC adapter plug has
been disconnected from a
wall outlet.
Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.
22
The batteries in incorrectly
have been loaded.
Load the batteries in the correct direction.
20
You are using the camera
in extremely cold
conditions.
Put the batteries in your pocket or another
warm place to warm it, then load it into the
camera just before taking a photograph.
13
The battery terminals are
dirty.
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry
cloth.
13
The batteries have
reached the effective life.
Replace with new batteries.
20
No SD card has been
inserted.
Insert the SD card.
23
There is not enough
space in the SD card.
Insert a new SD card.
Erase saved images to increase free space.
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The SD card has been
write-protected.
Cancel the write-protection.
Replace with a new SD card.
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23
The SD card has not been
formatted.
Format the SD card.
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The SD card has been
damaged.
Insert a new SD card.
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Auto Power OFF is functioning.
Turn the power ON.
24
The flash is closed.
Press the flash open button to open the flash.
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Suppressed Flash has
been selected.
Select another flash type.
34
You pressed the shutter
button while the flash was
charging.
Wait until charging is completed before
pressing the shutter button.
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The played-back
image is too dark
even though the
flash fired.
The subject is too far
away.
Move closer to the subject.
34
The played-back
image is blurred.
The lens is not clean.
Clean the lens.
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The image is out of focus.
Change the focus setting to match the
distance up to the subject.
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The image has been shot
in a unsteady hold state.
Take photographs using a tripod to prevent
unsteady hold.
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The batteries run
out quickly.
No photograph is
taken when the
shutter button is
taken.
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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)
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The flash cannot
be used.
Remedy
Page
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Page
The SD card has been
write-protected.
Cancel the write-protection.
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A single image
cannot be erased.
The image has been
protected.
Cancel the protection of the image.
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The SD card has been
write-protected.
Cancel the write-protection.
15
The image has been set
with DPOF.
Cancel the DPOF setting.
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Nothing happens
even though I
operate buttons.
The mode dial setting is
out of position.
Turn the mode dial to the correct position.
Nothing is
displayed even
though the LCD
monitor is ON.
The camera is in the PC
mode.
Set the camera to the photography or
playback mode.
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The settings
including date
and time have
been cleared.
Without batteries, the
camera has been left for a
long period time.
Load the batteries and set date and time
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The SD card cannot
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Q&A
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The following are some frequently asked questions.
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Q:Pressing the shutter button does not cause the camera to immediately
take a photograph. Why does this happen?
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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. If you
fully press the shutter button down, the camera first tries to adjust the focus and exposure. After
finding the appropriate values for these, it takes a photograph, resulting in a time lag between
the time when the shutter button is pressed and when a photograph is actually taken.
We recommend using the “half-shutter” function so as not to miss photo opportunities. For this
function, see “Photography (Auto photography)”
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Q:I tried correcting the image, but I am having trouble doing so.
A: The image you photographed is lighter or darker than expected, or its color is not to your liking.
We are sure that there are those who have experienced this. Though images taken on a camera
can be corrected to match your preference, you will not be able to correct them if you are not
familiar with camera operations. The image viewing software “ACDSee” supplied with the
camera has an auto-correction function which allows anybody to correct images with ease.
1) Start up ADCSee.
2) Open the image you want to correct.
3) Click “Edit” in the “Tool” menu.
The edit screen appears.
4) Click “Auto-adjust” in the “Adjust” menu.
5) Save the corrected image.
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The image itself may reduce the effect of this procedure.
ACDSee has image editing functions other than “Auto-adjust”.
For details, consult the Help file in the application.
Glossary
AF/AE
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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 Technology Industries Association) that is required for exchanging data between digital still
cameras or a digital still camera and a printer. This standard defines the hierarchy and
file names used when storing image files on SD cards or other recording medium.
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
A standard for directly writing print information to the SD card. Files in this format can be
printed easily by printers or photo print service bureaus that support this format.
Exif File Format (Exchangeable Image File Format)
A color still image format for digital still cameras approved by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). JPEG-compliant, this format is compatible with TIFF and JPEG and can be used in image processing software
for most personal computers.
Exposure Compensation
When the screen contains an extremely bright or dark object, the camera automatically adjusts the brightness, resulting in the subject being reproduced darker or lighter.
Exposure compensation adjusts for this.
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Formatting
Transforming the contents of the SD card to a recordable state. (This is sometimes
called “initialization”.)
JPEG
A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The compression ratio
can be selected, but the higher the compression ratio, the worse image quality becomes.
This format is widely used in the paint software for PCs and on the Internet.
NTSC (National Television System Committee)
Method of television transmission in use in Japan and North America
PAL (Phase Alternate Line)
Method of television transmission in use in the United Kingdom, Germany and other
western European countries
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Red-Eye Effect
The phenomenon where people’s eyes sometimes appear red in the picture when you
use a flash to photograph them in low-light conditions. This is caused by the light of the
flash reflecting off the inside of the eye.
White Balance
Additional
Information
When the brightness of the light changes, the human eye adapts so that a white object
still looks white. On the other hand, devices such as digital still cameras cannot see a
white subject as white until adjusting the balance to suit the color of the ambient light
around the subject. This adjustment process is referred to as matching the white balance.
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Company name
Phone number
e-mail
Toshiba America
Information
Systems, Inc.
(800) 829-8318
[email protected]
www.dsc.toshiba.com
China Hong
Kong
Toshiba Hong
Kong Ltd.
2956-0222
NA
www.toshiba.com.hk
France
Toshiba Systems
(France)
08 92 35 01 92
[email protected]
www.toshiba.fr/photo
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Germany
Toshiba Europe
Gmbh
(02131) 158 01
[email protected]
www.toshiba.de/consumer
Italy
Toshiba Europe
Gmbh
Sede Secondaria
in Italia
(039) 6099311
toshiba.italia@toshiba-italia.
com
www.toshiba.italia.com/
Mexico
Toshiba de Mexico,
S.A. de C.V.
(800) 712-6764
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Additional
Information
Other Useful
Information
Connecting to
the PC
Deleting
Photographed Images
Preface
Country/Region
Canada
Playing Back
Taking
Photographed Images Photographs
Global Contacts
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Website
In the supplied CD-ROM, a file containing information regarding service and support is recorded, we
recommend saving the file to your PC in case you lose the instruction manual.
To open the file, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and click “English” on the language
selection screen, then click “Service & Support”.
For customers in the United States and Canada
Register your product On-Line
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provides free firmware upgrades for applicable models, allowing you to get the latest technology and
enhancement for your camera direct from the web site. There are links, updates and notices for
special options available at the Toshiba Digital Community, like special adapter mounts for Telephoto, Wide-angle, and other filters and lenses designed specifically for your digital camera. There
are frequent discounts and promotions on printing services, carrying cases, service plans, and digital
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Inquiries about the supplied ACDSee software
ACD Systems Online Support: http://www.acdsystems.com/English/Support/index.htm
Index
Preface
èÄîıÇ∑ÇÈ Getting
Ready
AC adapter .................................................. 14, 22
ACDSee ............................................................ 86
APERTURE PRIORITY .................................... 41
Auto photography .............................................. 28
AUTO POWER OFF ....................................... 102
AVI ............................................................ 87, 117
AV terminal ................................................ 18, 109
Playback menu ................................................. 70
Playback mode ................................................. 18
Playing back Movies ......................................... 68
POWER switch ........................................... 18, 24
PRESET ...................................................... 46, 47
PREVIEW ......................................................... 60
PROTECT ......................................................... 76
PROGRAM ....................................................... 40
Basic settings .................................................. 100
Battery ......................................................... 13, 20 Quality ............................................................... 58
Playing Back
Taking
Photographs Photographed Images
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING .............................. 50 Red-Eye Reduction ........................................... 35
Remote controller .................................. 26, 54, 64
TIME & DATE ............................................ 25, 103 Resize ............................................................... 72
DC IN 5V terminal ............................................. 18
DIGITAL terminal .................................... 18, 88 92 Scene mode ...................................................... 30
Diopter adjustment dial ..................................... 19 SD card ....................................................... 15, 23
DISP button ....................................................... 19 Self-timer ........................................................... 36
Displaying image enlarged ................................ 67 SET-UP menu ................................................. 100
DISPLAYING SETTINGS ............................ 60, 78 Shoulder strap ............................................... 5, 19
DPOF ................................................................ 73 Shutter button ................................................... 28
Shutter button halfway down ............................. 28
Electronic View Finder ...................................... 19 Shutter button full down .................................... 28
Erase ................................................................. 82 Sleep mode ....................................................... 19
Erase button ...................................................... 19 SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY .......................... 42
Exif ............................................................ 87, 117 Slideshow .......................................................... 71
Exposure Compensarion .......................... 52, 117 Slow sync .......................................................... 35
Sound .............................................................. 101
File structure ..................................................... 87 Suppressed flash .............................................. 35
Firmware version ............................................ 104 System ............................................................ 104
Flash ................................................................. 34
Forced flash ...................................................... 35 Taking Movies ................................................... 53
Formatting the SD card ..................................... 84 Taking shots with Automatic
Exposure Bracketing ..................................... 51
ISO .................................................................... 56 Thumbnail display ............................................. 66
Deleting
Connecting to
Photographed Images
the PC
JPEG ........................................................ 87, 117 USB driver ....................................... 88, 89, 92, 93
Warning message ........................................... 113
White balance ........................................... 45, 117
Other Useful
Information
LANGUAGE .................................................... 102
LCD monitor ...................................................... 19
LCD brightness ................................................. 61
LED ......................................................... 105, 108
Lens cover .......................................................... 5
Long exposure photography ....................... 43, 44
Zoom playback .................................................. 67
Zoom photography ............................................ 37
Additional
Information
Macro ................................................................ 33
MANUAL ........................................................... 44
Manual photography ......................................... 38
MENU button .................................................... 19
Mode dial .......................................................... 18
OK button .......................................................... 19
PC mode ............................................... 18, 88, 92
Photography menu ............................................ 55
Photometry mode .............................................. 48
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