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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG PDR-M21 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG PDR-M21 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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Model No. Once you start using the camera. PDR-M21 Serial No. Please retain this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. of your camera. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M21 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you have finished reading this information for future reference.
Model No. Once you start using the camera. PDR-M21 Serial No. Please retain this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. of your camera. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M21 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you have finished reading this information for future reference.
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... to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Attention For customers in a residential installation. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M21 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with the limits for help , consult your equipment. •...
... to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Attention For customers in a residential installation. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M21 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with the limits for help , consult your equipment. •...
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... 92618-1697 Phone Number: (800)288-1354 E-mail: dsc.support@tais.toshiba.com For customers in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your camera may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera. Other Applications Additional Information TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Violation of FCC regulations may violate FCC...
... 92618-1697 Phone Number: (800)288-1354 E-mail: dsc.support@tais.toshiba.com For customers in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your camera may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera. Other Applications Additional Information TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Violation of FCC regulations may violate FCC...
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... Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual carefully before you start using the camera. Conventions Used In This Manual IMPORTANT • Indicates items or details that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times.... stands for the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system. • Windows ME This abbreviation stands for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera. Getting Ready Basic Photography Before Reading This Manual Thank you for the Microsoft® Windows® ME operating system. Windows...
... Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual carefully before you start using the camera. Conventions Used In This Manual IMPORTANT • Indicates items or details that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times.... stands for the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system. • Windows ME This abbreviation stands for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera. Getting Ready Basic Photography Before Reading This Manual Thank you for the Microsoft® Windows® ME operating system. Windows...
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... Turning the Power OFF 33 s LCD Monitor Display 34 In Photography Mode 34 In Playback Mode 35 s How to Hold Your Camera 36 s How to Press the Shutter Button 37 s About the Color of the Viewfinder Lamp 39 s Photography (Auto Photography 40... Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Preface Basic Photography s Attention 1 s Before Reading This Manual 3 s Contents 4 s Safety Precautions 6 s Using Your Camera Correctly 12 s Features 15 s The Function Map 16 Getting Ready s Accessories 17 s Names of Parts 18 s Attaching the Strap 22 s Installing the Batteries 23...
... Turning the Power OFF 33 s LCD Monitor Display 34 In Photography Mode 34 In Playback Mode 35 s How to Hold Your Camera 36 s How to Press the Shutter Button 37 s About the Color of the Viewfinder Lamp 39 s Photography (Auto Photography 40... Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Preface Basic Photography s Attention 1 s Before Reading This Manual 3 s Contents 4 s Safety Precautions 6 s Using Your Camera Correctly 12 s Features 15 s The Function Map 16 Getting Ready s Accessories 17 s Names of Parts 18 s Attaching the Strap 22 s Installing the Batteries 23...
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... foreign matter inside . Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Do not allow such objects to fall inside the camera. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number. For details on repair, consult the ... this state might cause a fire or electric shock. For details on wobbly, inclined or unstable surfaces. WARNING (continued) Do not place the camera on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care...
... foreign matter inside . Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Do not allow such objects to fall inside the camera. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number. For details on repair, consult the ... this state might cause a fire or electric shock. For details on wobbly, inclined or unstable surfaces. WARNING (continued) Do not place the camera on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care...
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...power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. If a child swallows a battery, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you to receive treatment. This might result in a traffic accident. Keep the batteries out of the reach of purchase, or ...AC adapter. Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. Use the AC adapter only with a physician to fall over or result in poisoning. For details on repair and internal inspection,...
...power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. If a child swallows a battery, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you to receive treatment. This might result in a traffic accident. Keep the batteries out of the reach of purchase, or ...AC adapter. Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. Use the AC adapter only with a physician to fall over or result in poisoning. For details on repair and internal inspection,...
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..., or damage the surrounding areas. Insert the batteries paying careful attention to potential radio interference. Use of the terminals. Use the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside , resulting in fire. Before you carry out maintenance on an airplane...case, resulting in fire. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION If you want to do this camera is sometimes restricted due to the polarity (+ or -) of this might cause electric shock. This might adversely affect the case or the...
..., or damage the surrounding areas. Insert the batteries paying careful attention to potential radio interference. Use of the terminals. Use the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside , resulting in fire. Before you carry out maintenance on an airplane...case, resulting in fire. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION If you want to do this camera is sometimes restricted due to the polarity (+ or -) of this might cause electric shock. This might adversely affect the case or the...
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... Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information - 11 - Do not walk around with fresh water. Before you store or dispose of the camera once every two years. If dust is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may cause injury of without doing... this might result in fire or injury due to receive treatment. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or sticks to accumulate inside the camera for a long time, this , the batteries may make contact with insulating tape. Consult your eyes, immediately consult a physician to leaking of battery ...
... Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information - 11 - Do not walk around with fresh water. Before you store or dispose of the camera once every two years. If dust is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may cause injury of without doing... this might result in fire or injury due to receive treatment. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or sticks to accumulate inside the camera for a long time, this , the batteries may make contact with insulating tape. Consult your eyes, immediately consult a physician to leaking of battery ...
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...before using or storing the camera in temperature, such as when you use volatile liquids such as paint thinner, benzene or insecticide, as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods q Do not expose the camera to be repairable. The PDR-M21 is likely to sand. Condensation... may also form on the inside of the camera with highly flammable gas • Places near gasoline, benzene or paint thinner • ...
...before using or storing the camera in temperature, such as when you use volatile liquids such as paint thinner, benzene or insecticide, as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods q Do not expose the camera to be repairable. The PDR-M21 is likely to sand. Condensation... may also form on the inside of the camera with highly flammable gas • Places near gasoline, benzene or paint thinner • ...
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....) - 13 - Lithium (Extended Life, Not Rechargeable) - Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh] (Extended Life, Rechargeable) - When the camera is not suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that you will need to picture taking in general (especially ..., temperature, and operating mode of battery. Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Recommended Battery Options for Maximum Performance and Enjoyment To extend the use the following types of batteries: - Alkaline...
....) - 13 - Lithium (Extended Life, Not Rechargeable) - Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh] (Extended Life, Rechargeable) - When the camera is not suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that you will need to picture taking in general (especially ..., temperature, and operating mode of battery. Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Recommended Battery Options for Maximum Performance and Enjoyment To extend the use the following types of batteries: - Alkaline...
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.... If this might cause a short circuit. • To connect the AC adapter, firmly insert the plug on the end of the country/region where the camera is used. • Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to strong impacts. • Do not use the AC adapter in very... hot and humid locations. • Do not plug in the AC adapter while you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is normal and not a malfunction. • Do not use the AC adapter near a radio as it to contact any other metal object as this happens...
.... If this might cause a short circuit. • To connect the AC adapter, firmly insert the plug on the end of the country/region where the camera is used. • Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to strong impacts. • Do not use the AC adapter in very... hot and humid locations. • Do not plug in the AC adapter while you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is normal and not a malfunction. • Do not use the AC adapter near a radio as it to contact any other metal object as this happens...
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... (P.64) Utilizing the various photography modes. Read these pages first. You can choose various ways of playing back images on the PDR-M21. The PDR-M21 also has lots of other conditions. You can also do this. Digital Zoom Photography (P.45) Close-up Photography (P.46) Photography ... settings. Getting Ready Basic Photography The Function Map It is suggested that you look at once (P.65) Changing PDR-M21 camera Settings (P.70) Transferring Images to use the PDR-M21. (P.17 - 35) Let's learn about basic operation. First, let's learn about the basic way of using the...
... (P.64) Utilizing the various photography modes. Read these pages first. You can choose various ways of playing back images on the PDR-M21. The PDR-M21 also has lots of other conditions. You can also do this. Digital Zoom Photography (P.45) Close-up Photography (P.46) Photography ... settings. Getting Ready Basic Photography The Function Map It is suggested that you look at once (P.65) Changing PDR-M21 camera Settings (P.70) Transferring Images to use the PDR-M21. (P.17 - 35) Let's learn about basic operation. First, let's learn about the basic way of using the...
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Batteries (4) (size AA) Alkaline USB cable (1) Hand strap (1) Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications SmartMedia™ (8MB, 3.3V) (1) CD-ROM (1) • Software application • USB driver • Instruction Manual (this manual) • Software Manual • Anti-static case (1) • Index labels (2) • Write-protect stickers (4) - 17 - Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. Sold separately • AC adapter • Soft case Additional Information
Batteries (4) (size AA) Alkaline USB cable (1) Hand strap (1) Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications SmartMedia™ (8MB, 3.3V) (1) CD-ROM (1) • Software application • USB driver • Instruction Manual (this manual) • Software Manual • Anti-static case (1) • Index labels (2) • Write-protect stickers (4) - 17 - Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. Sold separately • AC adapter • Soft case Additional Information
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...; P. 33) Switches the power OFF. Names of shutter speed and aperture) is the most commonly used photography mode. SET-UP mode ( · P. 70) Sets basic camera settings (language, sound, auto-off time, timer, time and reset). In this mode, exposure (combination of Parts (continued) Mode dial Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing...
...; P. 33) Switches the power OFF. Names of shutter speed and aperture) is the most commonly used photography mode. SET-UP mode ( · P. 70) Sets basic camera settings (language, sound, auto-off time, timer, time and reset). In this mode, exposure (combination of Parts (continued) Mode dial Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing...
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... : AUTO : Suppressed flash : Forced flash : Red-eye reduction AU TO Example of counter display (The display varies according to the setting. You can verify the camera's status even if the LCD monitor is not on. The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in [ ] mode) SmartMedia™ loaded symbol ( · P. 29... shots PC indication (in the status display vary according to the mode dial setting.) Possible number of Parts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera's status.
... : AUTO : Suppressed flash : Forced flash : Red-eye reduction AU TO Example of counter display (The display varies according to the setting. You can verify the camera's status even if the LCD monitor is not on. The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in [ ] mode) SmartMedia™ loaded symbol ( · P. 29... shots PC indication (in the status display vary according to the mode dial setting.) Possible number of Parts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera's status.
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Pull the hand strap through the loop until the loop slips over the plastic part of hand strap through the strap attachment. Getting Ready Attaching the Strap This strap is handy for carrying your wrist. Strap attachment Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Pass the other end of the strap. Other Applications Additional Information - 22 - Slip the small loop at the end of the hand strap through the small loop. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your camera around.
Pull the hand strap through the loop until the loop slips over the plastic part of hand strap through the strap attachment. Getting Ready Attaching the Strap This strap is handy for carrying your wrist. Strap attachment Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Pass the other end of the strap. Other Applications Additional Information - 22 - Slip the small loop at the end of the hand strap through the small loop. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your camera around.
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In this case, turn the mode dial to turn on the power off status. To open the battery cover, slide the release latch in the direction of the arrow 1 and open the cover 2. 1 2 Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information - 23 - Getting Ready Installing the Batteries This camera uses four (4) size AA batteries. Loading the Batteries IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to OFF, then turn the camera OFF. • The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on again.
In this case, turn the mode dial to turn on the power off status. To open the battery cover, slide the release latch in the direction of the arrow 1 and open the cover 2. 1 2 Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information - 23 - Getting Ready Installing the Batteries This camera uses four (4) size AA batteries. Loading the Batteries IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to OFF, then turn the camera OFF. • The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on again.
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Other Applications Additional Information IMPORTANT • When removing the batteries, take care not to drop the camera by mistake. - 25 - Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Installing the Batteries (continued) Removing the Batteries Reverse the procedure for "Loading the Batteries" and remove the batteries.
Other Applications Additional Information IMPORTANT • When removing the batteries, take care not to drop the camera by mistake. - 25 - Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Installing the Batteries (continued) Removing the Batteries Reverse the procedure for "Loading the Batteries" and remove the batteries.