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... to refer to specifications and functions. ¥Indicates extra useful information. ¥Other companies or product names are trademarks of the respective companies. Conventions Used In This Manual ¥Indicates items or details that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. Also indicates information relating to for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-3300 Digital Still Camera. Trademark Information ¥...
... to refer to specifications and functions. ¥Indicates extra useful information. ¥Other companies or product names are trademarks of the respective companies. Conventions Used In This Manual ¥Indicates items or details that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. Also indicates information relating to for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-3300 Digital Still Camera. Trademark Information ¥...
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... you start using the settings provided by the camera itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your photographs turn out more detail to use PDR-3300. Playing back photography images - Lets learn about basic operation - Photography - In addition to photographic functions, the PDR-3300 is provided with the Priority Given to Shutter Speed ¥Extended Exposure Photography ¥Compensation Exposure ¥Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) ¥Taking Photos Continuously ¥Setting White Balance Playing back...
... you start using the settings provided by the camera itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your photographs turn out more detail to use PDR-3300. Playing back photography images - Lets learn about basic operation - Photography - In addition to photographic functions, the PDR-3300 is provided with the Priority Given to Shutter Speed ¥Extended Exposure Photography ¥Compensation Exposure ¥Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) ¥Taking Photos Continuously ¥Setting White Balance Playing back...
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... basic camera settings Setting the Date and Time Formatting SD Memory Card Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Switching LCD Monitor Display Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF Turning the Beep OFF Setting the Color of Images(Color/Black and White/Sepia) Changing the Power OFF Time Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language You can also do this -The PDR-3300 also has lots of other features Protecting Images Changing the size of Images Compressing Images Print...
... basic camera settings Setting the Date and Time Formatting SD Memory Card Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Switching LCD Monitor Display Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF Turning the Beep OFF Setting the Color of Images(Color/Black and White/Sepia) Changing the Power OFF Time Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language You can also do this -The PDR-3300 also has lots of other features Protecting Images Changing the size of Images Compressing Images Print...
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... LCD Monitor 45 ¥Setting the Image Size and Quality 47 ¥Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode 50 ¥Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([SCENE ] Mode 51 [ ] Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings 53 [ ] Portrait 53 [ ] Landscape 53 [ ] Sports 54 [ ] Night 54 [ ] 16-frame multi 55 ¥Zoom Photography 56 ¥Macro Photography 58 ¥Self-timer Photography 59 ¥Photography Using the Flash 60 - 18 - Handy Functions...
... LCD Monitor 45 ¥Setting the Image Size and Quality 47 ¥Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode 50 ¥Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([SCENE ] Mode 51 [ ] Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings 53 [ ] Portrait 53 [ ] Landscape 53 [ ] Sports 54 [ ] Night 54 [ ] 16-frame multi 55 ¥Zoom Photography 56 ¥Macro Photography 58 ¥Self-timer Photography 59 ¥Photography Using the Flash 60 - 18 - Handy Functions...
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...;Making Movies 81 Removing the Protection 110 Erasing Images ¥Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU 83 Other applications Handy Functions Other Applications Information PREVIEW 84 COLOR 84 ISO 85 SHARPNESS 86 CONTRAST 86 DIGITAL ZOOM 86 LCD 86 QUALITY 87 Playing Back Images ¥Basic Settings ( mode 111 AUTO POWER OFF 112 SOUND 112 TIME & DATE 113 OSD LANGUAGE 113 VIDEO OUT 114 QUALITY 114 FRAME NUMBER 115 SYSTEM INFO 115 Additional ¥Playing Back Photographed Images ¥Adjusting...
...;Making Movies 81 Removing the Protection 110 Erasing Images ¥Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU 83 Other applications Handy Functions Other Applications Information PREVIEW 84 COLOR 84 ISO 85 SHARPNESS 86 CONTRAST 86 DIGITAL ZOOM 86 LCD 86 QUALITY 87 Playing Back Images ¥Basic Settings ( mode 111 AUTO POWER OFF 112 SOUND 112 TIME & DATE 113 OSD LANGUAGE 113 VIDEO OUT 114 QUALITY 114 FRAME NUMBER 115 SYSTEM INFO 115 Additional ¥Playing Back Photographed Images ¥Adjusting...
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... to a PC. PC mode Transfers images to the Software Manual. Getting Ready Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Names of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. Erasing Images Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional - 24 - Playback mode In this mode, the exposure (combination of Parts (continued) Mode dial SET-UP mode Sets basic camera settings (AUTO POWER OFF, SOUND, TIME & DATE, OSD LANGUAGE, VIDEO OUT, QUALITY, FRAME NUMBER ,SYSTEM INFO.) Movie mode Takes short Movies for playback on camera or computer.
... to a PC. PC mode Transfers images to the Software Manual. Getting Ready Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Names of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. Erasing Images Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional - 24 - Playback mode In this mode, the exposure (combination of Parts (continued) Mode dial SET-UP mode Sets basic camera settings (AUTO POWER OFF, SOUND, TIME & DATE, OSD LANGUAGE, VIDEO OUT, QUALITY, FRAME NUMBER ,SYSTEM INFO.) Movie mode Takes short Movies for playback on camera or computer.
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... In playback mode (slideshow continuous playback time) .approx. 110 min. - 28 - It may vary depending on amount of zoom. The battery duration time may cause an incorrect display of remaining battery power. Battery power measure is based on environmental temperature, image size, image quality or using frequency of power required for a long time without the battery loaded, set the date. If the batteries are exhausted and need replacement, do not connect the AC adapter.
... In playback mode (slideshow continuous playback time) .approx. 110 min. - 28 - It may vary depending on amount of zoom. The battery duration time may cause an incorrect display of remaining battery power. Battery power measure is based on environmental temperature, image size, image quality or using frequency of power required for a long time without the battery loaded, set the date. If the batteries are exhausted and need replacement, do not connect the AC adapter.
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... is locked in the direction of the Lock arrow. ¥Before you use the new SD Memory Card for the first time, be sure to format the SD Memory Card. Battery cover lock 1 2 Removing SD Memory Card Never open the lens cover, and the camera will operate normally. - 33 - Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Information Additional If LENS COVER message popped out and the viewfinder lamp flashes (red) rapidly, please check the lens cover switch...
... is locked in the direction of the Lock arrow. ¥Before you use the new SD Memory Card for the first time, be sure to format the SD Memory Card. Battery cover lock 1 2 Removing SD Memory Card Never open the lens cover, and the camera will operate normally. - 33 - Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Information Additional If LENS COVER message popped out and the viewfinder lamp flashes (red) rapidly, please check the lens cover switch...
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... image. The PDR-3300 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-3300 may corrupt the data on the SD Memory Card or damage the SD Memory Card itself. Press and hold the shutter button halfway. When there are locked, the beep tone sounds and the viewfinder LED lights (turns green). 1 Press down halfway. 2 Press down , AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. Never open the battery door or remove the SD Memory Card...
... image. The PDR-3300 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-3300 may corrupt the data on the SD Memory Card or damage the SD Memory Card itself. Press and hold the shutter button halfway. When there are locked, the beep tone sounds and the viewfinder LED lights (turns green). 1 Press down halfway. 2 Press down , AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. Never open the battery door or remove the SD Memory Card...
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... shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully. POWER Using the LCD Monitor Get ready to ON, a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds. The viewfinder LED flashes while image data is being recorded onto the SD Memory Card. 1 Press down halfway. 2 Press down fully takes the shot. When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp lights. If you shoot a picture...
... shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully. POWER Using the LCD Monitor Get ready to ON, a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds. The viewfinder LED flashes while image data is being recorded onto the SD Memory Card. 1 Press down halfway. 2 Press down fully takes the shot. When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp lights. If you shoot a picture...
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... Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Photography (Auto Photography)(continued) Press the shutter button down half way 1 , and press it down fully 2 . Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure,and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot. When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp lights. If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON , a preview image is displayed on the LCD monitor while the shutter button...
... Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Photography (Auto Photography)(continued) Press the shutter button down half way 1 , and press it down fully 2 . Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure,and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot. When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp lights. If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON , a preview image is displayed on the LCD monitor while the shutter button...
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... the size setting user desired to set and the LCD monitor display returns to previous photography mode. By pressing button, user can select size. To select another option, press or button while still/movie/ok/ cancel is highlighted. Change the setting according to how the image is to be photographed. Press or to take the photography. - 47 - Getting Ready Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the size (number of...
... the size setting user desired to set and the LCD monitor display returns to previous photography mode. By pressing button, user can select size. To select another option, press or button while still/movie/ok/ cancel is highlighted. Change the setting according to how the image is to be photographed. Press or to take the photography. - 47 - Getting Ready Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the size (number of...
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... select another option, press or button while still/movie/ok/ cancel is reversely displayed in white. After pressing the button while the QUALITY is highlighted, these combinations are set , and press ENTER button. After pressing ENTER button while OK is highlighted, the LCD shows the QUALITY menu. Getting Ready Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) QUALITY Set the size (number of pixels) and quality...
... select another option, press or button while still/movie/ok/ cancel is reversely displayed in white. After pressing the button while the QUALITY is highlighted, these combinations are set , and press ENTER button. After pressing ENTER button while OK is highlighted, the LCD shows the QUALITY menu. Getting Ready Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) QUALITY Set the size (number of pixels) and quality...
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... changed in memory even if the camera is called setup. The details set here are held in the SET-UP mode: AUTO POWER OFF/SOUND/TIME & DATE/OSD LANGUAGE/VIDEO OUT/QUALITY/FRAME NUMBER/ SYSTEM INFO. Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Information Use or to select the item you to set up the default settings for automatic power off Setting the Time and Date Selecting the Monitor Display Language Setting Video Output Setting image quality and size Resetting Frame Number...
... changed in memory even if the camera is called setup. The details set here are held in the SET-UP mode: AUTO POWER OFF/SOUND/TIME & DATE/OSD LANGUAGE/VIDEO OUT/QUALITY/FRAME NUMBER/ SYSTEM INFO. Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Information Use or to select the item you to set up the default settings for automatic power off Setting the Time and Date Selecting the Monitor Display Language Setting Video Output Setting image quality and size Resetting Frame Number...
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... Memory Card. Press or to set and the LCD monitor display returns to previous SETUP MENU. - 114 Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional To select another option, press or button while still/movie/ok/cancel is reversely displayed in white. Select Quality Menu, keep pressing or button until the QUALITY is different depending on destination country/area. Getting Ready Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Erasing Images Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) VIDEO OUT Sets the video...
... Memory Card. Press or to set and the LCD monitor display returns to previous SETUP MENU. - 114 Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional To select another option, press or button while still/movie/ok/cancel is reversely displayed in white. Select Quality Menu, keep pressing or button until the QUALITY is different depending on destination country/area. Getting Ready Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Erasing Images Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) VIDEO OUT Sets the video...
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... mode until you manually press Self-Timer button once again to next one. Erasing Images Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional - 124 Color Red State On 2seconds timer Meaning 10seconds timer After press "Shutter" button down fully. Getting Ready Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Self-timer LED The flash of self-timer LED indicates the state of shutter release button in Playback mode to change picture to exit from the mode. (Burst photography is not possible.) IR Remote controller works as the function of self-timer. Flashing Shot...
... mode until you manually press Self-Timer button once again to next one. Erasing Images Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional - 124 Color Red State On 2seconds timer Meaning 10seconds timer After press "Shutter" button down fully. Getting Ready Back Images Photographs Taking Playing Self-timer LED The flash of self-timer LED indicates the state of shutter release button in Playback mode to change picture to exit from the mode. (Burst photography is not possible.) IR Remote controller works as the function of self-timer. Flashing Shot...
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... recorded to remove DPOF write-protection when clearing DPOF settings. There is a parameter that is over 256 MB. No images are no free folders on LCD Monitor (continued) CARD PROTECTED FOLDER ERROR RECREATE DPOF FILE? Contact a Support Center. Image files is not supported in the DPOF setting file. The maximum number of images (999 frames) that can be vulnerable to play back an image not supported on this camera. Poor lighting conditions. A camera problem has occurred. Image will be set is write-protected. Erasing Images Handy Functions...
... recorded to remove DPOF write-protection when clearing DPOF settings. There is a parameter that is over 256 MB. No images are no free folders on LCD Monitor (continued) CARD PROTECTED FOLDER ERROR RECREATE DPOF FILE? Contact a Support Center. Image files is not supported in the DPOF setting file. The maximum number of images (999 frames) that can be vulnerable to play back an image not supported on this camera. Poor lighting conditions. A camera problem has occurred. Image will be set is write-protected. Erasing Images Handy Functions...
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... SD Memory Card is write-protected. Nothing happens when I cannot use the buttons Camera malfunction and switches The mode dial is set date and time disappears. The camera is set to Auto, Red-eye Reduction mode. The battery runs out quickly You are removed with the power still on the Load a new SD Memory Card. The terminals are exhausted. button is pressed The SD Memory Card is set to Suppressed Flash Set the flash to ON. Erase photograph images or change the size and quality...
... SD Memory Card is write-protected. Nothing happens when I cannot use the buttons Camera malfunction and switches The mode dial is set date and time disappears. The camera is set to Auto, Red-eye Reduction mode. The battery runs out quickly You are removed with the power still on the Load a new SD Memory Card. The terminals are exhausted. button is pressed The SD Memory Card is set to Suppressed Flash Set the flash to ON. Erase photograph images or change the size and quality...
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... of the focus and exposure settings. lDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) A standard for automatically setting your camera. lExif File Format (Exchangeable Image File Format) A color still image format for digital still cameras approved by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association) that meet the PC Card Standard. - 132 Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional JPEG-compliant, this format can be used for compressing and saving color images. AF/AE lock ··· Locking of television transmission...
... of the focus and exposure settings. lDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) A standard for automatically setting your camera. lExif File Format (Exchangeable Image File Format) A color still image format for digital still cameras approved by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association) that meet the PC Card Standard. - 132 Handy Functions Information Applications Other Additional JPEG-compliant, this format can be used for compressing and saving color images. AF/AE lock ··· Locking of television transmission...
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... quality using a PRINT Image Matching compatible printer. Exposure compensation adjusts for this. lFormatting Transforming the contents of the SD Memory Card to suit the color of the light changes, the human eye adapts so that a white object still looks white. This recording medium can be used over and over again. Getting Ready Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images lRed-Eye Effect The phenomenon where peoples eyes sometimes appear red in the picture when you use a flash to print...
... quality using a PRINT Image Matching compatible printer. Exposure compensation adjusts for this. lFormatting Transforming the contents of the SD Memory Card to suit the color of the light changes, the human eye adapts so that a white object still looks white. This recording medium can be used over and over again. Getting Ready Taking Photographs Back Images Playing Erasing Images lRed-Eye Effect The phenomenon where peoples eyes sometimes appear red in the picture when you use a flash to print...