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of your camera. PDR-M4 Serial No. ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you have finished reading this information for future reference. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. Once you start using the camera. Model No. Please retain this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times.
of your camera. PDR-M4 Serial No. ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you have finished reading this information for future reference. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. Once you start using the camera. Model No. Please retain this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times.
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... stands for the Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system. • Windows NT This abbreviation stands for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera. Also indicates information relating to for extra information. Memo • Indicates extra useful information. Indicates another...- 3 - registered in the USA and other countries. Getting Ready Basic Photography Before Reading This Manual Thank you have finished reading this Instruction Manual carefully before you should observe to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. • Other companies or product ...
... stands for the Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system. • Windows NT This abbreviation stands for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera. Also indicates information relating to for extra information. Memo • Indicates extra useful information. Indicates another...- 3 - registered in the USA and other countries. Getting Ready Basic Photography Before Reading This Manual Thank you have finished reading this Instruction Manual carefully before you should observe to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. • Other companies or product ...
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...Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Preface s LCD Monitor Display 36 In Photography Mode 36 s Attention 1 In Playback mode 37 s Before Reading This Manual 3 s Contents 4 Basic Photography s Safety Precautions 6 s Using Your Camera Correctly 12 s Features 17 s The Function Map 18 s How to... 48 s Using the Power Outlet 29 s Photography Using the Flash s About SmartMedia 30 (Flash Photography 49 Notes on the PDR-M4. Contents The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on SmartMedia 30 Loading SmartMedia 31 Removing SmartMedia 32 Write Protection 34...
...Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Preface s LCD Monitor Display 36 In Photography Mode 36 s Attention 1 In Playback mode 37 s Before Reading This Manual 3 s Contents 4 Basic Photography s Safety Precautions 6 s Using Your Camera Correctly 12 s Features 17 s The Function Map 18 s How to... 48 s Using the Power Outlet 29 s Photography Using the Flash s About SmartMedia 30 (Flash Photography 49 Notes on the PDR-M4. Contents The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on SmartMedia 30 Loading SmartMedia 31 Removing SmartMedia 32 Write Protection 34...
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Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images s Taking Photographs Manually Other Applications (Manual Photography 56 s Changing the Preset Conditions s Basic Photographic Settings (REC MENU 61 (SET-UP mode 86 AUTO-OFF 87 Playing Back/Erasing Images SOUND 88 ... 108 - 5 - Contents (continued) The name in a Folder (Erase All) .. 81 s Specifications 99 s Formatting the SmartMedia 82 s Warnings and Messages Displayed s Protecting Images 83 on the PDR-M4. Other Applications Additional Information
Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images s Taking Photographs Manually Other Applications (Manual Photography 56 s Changing the Preset Conditions s Basic Photographic Settings (REC MENU 61 (SET-UP mode 86 AUTO-OFF 87 Playing Back/Erasing Images SOUND 88 ... 108 - 5 - Contents (continued) The name in a Folder (Erase All) .. 81 s Specifications 99 s Formatting the SmartMedia 82 s Warnings and Messages Displayed s Protecting Images 83 on the PDR-M4. Other Applications Additional Information
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...) before using the PDR-M4. Indication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Indication Meaning Graphic symbol Meaning DANGER WARNING This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily graphically or described in this manual. Indicates a prohibited action that will prevent harm and damage to Toshiba Corporation. The actual...
...) before using the PDR-M4. Indication definitions Graphic symbol definitions Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Indication Meaning Graphic symbol Meaning DANGER WARNING This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily graphically or described in this manual. Indicates a prohibited action that will prevent harm and damage to Toshiba Corporation. The actual...
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... when not used . Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling Batteries The PDR-M4 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as possible when it . - 14 - This is no power left . Other Applications Additional Information Be...
... when not used . Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling Batteries The PDR-M4 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as possible when it . - 14 - This is no power left . Other Applications Additional Information Be...
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Read these pages first. Setting the Image Size and Quality (P.44) Manually setting the PDR-M4 (P.56) Changing the Preset Conditions (P.61) Let's play back photographed images. Taking Enlarged Photographs (P.46) Close-up Photography (P.47) Photography Using the Self-timer (P.48... below. First, let's learn about the basic way of other features. You can choose various photography modes on the LCD monitor. The PDR-M4 also has lots of using the PDR-M4 while taking a look at once (P.81) Protecting Images (P.83) Changing the size of Images (P.70) Compressing Images (P.72) Copying Images ...
Read these pages first. Setting the Image Size and Quality (P.44) Manually setting the PDR-M4 (P.56) Changing the Preset Conditions (P.61) Let's play back photographed images. Taking Enlarged Photographs (P.46) Close-up Photography (P.47) Photography Using the Self-timer (P.48... below. First, let's learn about the basic way of other features. You can choose various photography modes on the LCD monitor. The PDR-M4 also has lots of using the PDR-M4 while taking a look at once (P.81) Protecting Images (P.83) Changing the size of Images (P.70) Compressing Images (P.72) Copying Images ...
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PDR-BT1 lithium-ion battery pack (1) PDR-ACM1A AC adapter (1) Video cable (1) Wrist strap (1) Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications SmartMedia (8MB, 3.3V) (1) USB cable Serial cable Adapter cable for Macintosh • Anti-static case (1) • Labels (2) • Write-protect stickers (4) Software application (CD-ROM) • Instruction Manual (this manual) • Warranty Card • Software Manual - 19 - Additional Information Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
PDR-BT1 lithium-ion battery pack (1) PDR-ACM1A AC adapter (1) Video cable (1) Wrist strap (1) Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications SmartMedia (8MB, 3.3V) (1) USB cable Serial cable Adapter cable for Macintosh • Anti-static case (1) • Labels (2) • Write-protect stickers (4) Software application (CD-ROM) • Instruction Manual (this manual) • Warranty Card • Software Manual - 19 - Additional Information Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
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... 22 - Additional Information For details, refer to a PC. Power OFF ( P. 35) Switches the power OFF. PC mode ( P. 95) Transfers images to the Manual for the Software Application. SET-UP mode ( P. 86) Sets basic camera settings (power OFF time, sound, time, display language, screen color, image number, reset...Photography mode ( P. 41) This is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. In this mode, exposure (combination of Parts (continued) Mode dial Manual mode ( P. 56) Manually sets white balance, flash intensity, exposure and AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure) position.
... 22 - Additional Information For details, refer to a PC. Power OFF ( P. 35) Switches the power OFF. PC mode ( P. 95) Transfers images to the Manual for the Software Application. SET-UP mode ( P. 86) Sets basic camera settings (power OFF time, sound, time, display language, screen color, image number, reset...Photography mode ( P. 41) This is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. In this mode, exposure (combination of Parts (continued) Mode dial Manual mode ( P. 56) Manually sets white balance, flash intensity, exposure and AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure) position.
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... to prevent it from the battery. Loading the Battery IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the battery, be reset (SET-UP · Page 86, Manual Photography · Page 56). Qw Qq If the battery is loaded or removed with the power ON, the date setting may return to its default... battery cover w. - 25 - Other batteries cannot be sure to turn the camera OFF. Getting Ready Preparing the Battery This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1).
... to prevent it from the battery. Loading the Battery IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the battery, be reset (SET-UP · Page 86, Manual Photography · Page 56). Qw Qq If the battery is loaded or removed with the power ON, the date setting may return to its default... battery cover w. - 25 - Other batteries cannot be sure to turn the camera OFF. Getting Ready Preparing the Battery This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1).
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... handling the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF. Getting Ready Basic Photography Using the Power Outlet If you use the AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A, provided with the camera) in a room with the power ON, camera settings may malfunction. When the camera's power is connected or disconnected with a ...power outlet, you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be reset (SET-UP · Page 86, Manual Photography · Page 56) or the camera may be sure to read page 16. If the AC adapter is OFF, the viewfinder LED turns red...
... handling the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF. Getting Ready Basic Photography Using the Power Outlet If you use the AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A, provided with the camera) in a room with the power ON, camera settings may malfunction. When the camera's power is connected or disconnected with a ...power outlet, you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be reset (SET-UP · Page 86, Manual Photography · Page 56) or the camera may be sure to read page 16. If the AC adapter is OFF, the viewfinder LED turns red...
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Settings made in this happens, manually set the conditions again. This might return the manual photography settings to [ ]. The manual setup screen is displayed. If the LCD monitor is called "manual photography." Press the ENTER button. Getting Ready Basic Photography Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, exposure compensation, flash intensity...
Settings made in this happens, manually set the conditions again. This might return the manual photography settings to [ ]. The manual setup screen is displayed. If the LCD monitor is called "manual photography." Press the ENTER button. Getting Ready Basic Photography Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, exposure compensation, flash intensity...
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... select the set , and macro photography, self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible with the manual setup screen displayed. Getting Ready Set values Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) Press the or buttons to select the setting item and the or buttons to take photographs. Compose...] AF/AE area · Page 60 Setting items When you have finished the settings, press the ENTER button. The camera is also possible with the manual setup screen displayed. - 57 -
... select the set , and macro photography, self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible with the manual setup screen displayed. Getting Ready Set values Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) Press the or buttons to select the setting item and the or buttons to take photographs. Compose...] AF/AE area · Page 60 Setting items When you have finished the settings, press the ENTER button. The camera is also possible with the manual setup screen displayed. - 57 -
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... extremely small part of the screen. value is used to set in dark photographic conditions. E.V. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) W.B. (White Balance) White Balance · Additional Information, Glossary The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various light that actually enters the lens...
... extremely small part of the screen. value is used to set in dark photographic conditions. E.V. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) W.B. (White Balance) White Balance · Additional Information, Glossary The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various light that actually enters the lens...
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... subject is very small in the picture or when the subject is too far away. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) Effective Subjects and Set Values q Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on the LCD monitor before they are too dark or...
... subject is very small in the picture or when the subject is too far away. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) Effective Subjects and Set Values q Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on the LCD monitor before they are too dark or...
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Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) AREA (AF/AE area) This setting allows you to set which part of the screen to focus to when the shutter button is pressed half way to activate AF and AE (· Page 106). [ ] : Center (default) [ ] : Left [ ] : Right [ ] : Up [ ] : Down - 60 -
Other Applications Additional Information Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) AREA (AF/AE area) This setting allows you to set which part of the screen to focus to when the shutter button is pressed half way to activate AF and AE (· Page 106). [ ] : Center (default) [ ] : Left [ ] : Right [ ] : Up [ ] : Down - 60 -
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..., and returns the display to select the desired setting item q and press the [ ] button. Set the mode dial to be used for photography in the [ [ ] manual photography mode. Getting Ready Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to [ ] or [ ]. ] automatic photography and Press the...
..., and returns the display to select the desired setting item q and press the [ ] button. Set the mode dial to be used for photography in the [ [ ] manual photography mode. Getting Ready Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to [ ] or [ ]. ] automatic photography and Press the...
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Further reduction of HALF size (800 x 600 pixels) images is called "resizing" in this manual. Set the mode dial to half the size (800 x 600 pixels) in the multi photography mode • protecting images (· Page 83) • Images cannot ...
Further reduction of HALF size (800 x 600 pixels) images is called "resizing" in this manual. Set the mode dial to half the size (800 x 600 pixels) in the multi photography mode • protecting images (· Page 83) • Images cannot ...
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... the operating state or operation. [OFF] : Does no sound the beep tone in any state. Additional Information Pressing the button advances the selection in this manual are for when [English] is selected. [ENG.] (default) : English [JPN] : Japanese - 88 - Seconds cannot be set the value for menus displayed on the LCD monitor...
... the operating state or operation. [OFF] : Does no sound the beep tone in any state. Additional Information Pressing the button advances the selection in this manual are for when [English] is selected. [ENG.] (default) : English [JPN] : Japanese - 88 - Seconds cannot be set the value for menus displayed on the LCD monitor...
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... camera to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) or floppy disk adapter (sold separately, PDR-FLP2). (· Page 96) To transfer images to the User's Guides for your PC and the Software Manual. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Transferring Images to a PC You can also be installed...
... camera to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) or floppy disk adapter (sold separately, PDR-FLP2). (· Page 96) To transfer images to the User's Guides for your PC and the Software Manual. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Transferring Images to a PC You can also be installed...