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PDR-M4 Serial No. of your camera. Model No. ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this information for future reference. Please retain this Instruction Manual carefully before you have finished reading this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. Once you start using the camera.
PDR-M4 Serial No. of your camera. Model No. ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this information for future reference. Please retain this Instruction Manual carefully before you have finished reading this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. Once you start using the camera.
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Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Attention For customers in a residential installation. - 1 - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Attention For customers in a residential installation. - 1 - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
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...determined by one or more of the following measures: • Change the direction of the computer) are covered. If you modify the camera in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with radio and TV reception. Other Applications Additional Information For example, if the computer is...cause the FCC to void your right to the computer. Operations with non-certified peripherals are tightly attached to use the modified camera. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. However, there is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency ...
...determined by one or more of the following measures: • Change the direction of the computer) are covered. If you modify the camera in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with radio and TV reception. Other Applications Additional Information For example, if the computer is...cause the FCC to void your right to the computer. Operations with non-certified peripherals are tightly attached to use the modified camera. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. However, there is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency ...
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...Windows Operating System. • Other companies or product names are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. Once you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera. Windows is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective ... before you should observe to prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired performance. To ensure that you start using the camera. Trademark Information • Macintosh is an abbreviated term referring to specifications and functions.
...Windows Operating System. • Other companies or product names are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. Once you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera. Windows is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective ... before you should observe to prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired performance. To ensure that you start using the camera. Trademark Information • Macintosh is an abbreviated term referring to specifications and functions.
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... 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 Hold Your Camera 38 s How to Press the Shutter Button 39 s About the Color of the Viewfinder LED ...... 40 s ...Photography 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 ...
... 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 Hold Your Camera 38 s How to Press the Shutter Button 39 s About the Color of the Viewfinder LED ...... 40 s ...Photography 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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...Additional Information - 8 - For details on repair, consult the store of purchase. This might cause a fire or electric shock. If the camera has fallen or its case is damaged, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the battery and AC adapter. Continued use in areas near.... Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remove the batteries and AC adapter. This might cause fire or electric shock. For details on wobbly...
...Additional Information - 8 - For details on repair, consult the store of purchase. This might cause a fire or electric shock. If the camera has fallen or its case is damaged, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the battery and AC adapter. Continued use in areas near.... Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remove the batteries and AC adapter. This might cause fire or electric shock. For details on wobbly...
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... a battery, this might cause you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the camera while you to fall over or result in poisoning. Use the AC adapter only with a physician to the eye could be permanent. This might ...store of children. Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. If battery fluid enters the eyes, immediately rinse with fresh water and consult with the indicated power supply voltage (120 VAC).
... a battery, this might cause you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the camera while you to fall over or result in poisoning. Use the AC adapter only with a physician to the eye could be permanent. This might ...store of children. Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. If battery fluid enters the eyes, immediately rinse with fresh water and consult with the indicated power supply voltage (120 VAC).
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... Erasing Images Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION If you want to use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places. Do not use the camera on the camera, remove the battery and AC adapter. Before you plan not to use the camera for a long time. Leaving these attached might cause fire and injury, or...inverted might cause electric shock. Use of the terminals. This might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire or electric shock. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside , resulting in fire. Do not drop or subject the...
... Erasing Images Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION If you want to use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places. Do not use the camera on the camera, remove the battery and AC adapter. Before you plan not to use the camera for a long time. Leaving these attached might cause fire and injury, or...inverted might cause electric shock. Use of the terminals. This might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire or electric shock. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside , resulting in fire. Do not drop or subject the...
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... stored or disposed of without doing this might result in their battery covers or tape the plus (+) and (-) terminals with the camera swinging from the wrist strap. CAUTION (continued) Do not subject the status display to your body or clothes, immediately rinse with...internal fluid enters your dealer regarding the internal cleaning of the eyes. This might subject the camera to accumulate inside the camera for a long time, this , the batteries may cause injury of the camera once every two years. Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION (continued) Do...
... stored or disposed of without doing this might result in their battery covers or tape the plus (+) and (-) terminals with the camera swinging from the wrist strap. CAUTION (continued) Do not subject the status display to your body or clothes, immediately rinse with...internal fluid enters your dealer regarding the internal cleaning of the eyes. This might subject the camera to accumulate inside the camera for a long time, this , the batteries may cause injury of the camera once every two years. Getting Ready Basic Photography Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION (continued) Do...
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...) • Places contacting chemicals such as when you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from a cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may also form on the lens. The PDR-M4 is likely to sand. When this happens, remove the SmartMedia, wipe... off any water droplets and wait a short time before using the camera at the beach or where sand or sand dust is particularly sensitive to...
...) • Places contacting chemicals such as when you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from a cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may also form on the lens. The PDR-M4 is likely to sand. When this happens, remove the SmartMedia, wipe... off any water droplets and wait a short time before using the camera at the beach or where sand or sand dust is particularly sensitive to...
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... and cause deformation or remove the coating. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) q Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera • To prevent the lens, surface of the status display or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust on how the... baggage is handled, the camera may be subject to your country and consult your store of the camera with a soft dry cloth. If something should it malfunction, bring it back to strong impact, or ...
... and cause deformation or remove the coating. Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) q Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera • To prevent the lens, surface of the status display or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust on how the... baggage is handled, the camera may be subject to your country and consult your store of the camera with a soft dry cloth. If something should it malfunction, bring it back to strong impact, or ...
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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 is not being used. • In cold locations, ...two days before you use the battery until there is not fully charged when you use . • To maximize the battery life, switch the camera OFF as often as the "battery".) Other batteries cannot be sure to charge the battery before use a battery, be used . Other Applications ...
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 is not being used. • In cold locations, ...two days before you use the battery until there is not fully charged when you use . • To maximize the battery life, switch the camera OFF as often as the "battery".) Other batteries cannot be sure to charge the battery before use a battery, be used . Other Applications ...
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... in overdischarge and the battery may feel warm after being charged. • The battery may no longer be charged on the camera body using the PDR-ACM1A AC adapter supplied with the battery cover attached. When they are attached with a surrounding temperature of +59°F to ...malfunction. • The battery can be useable. • Store the battery in a cool place with the PDR-M4 (see page 25). The battery takes about five hours to the camera body or battery charger, a minute current will result in extremely hot or cold places. Other Applications Additional Information...
... in overdischarge and the battery may feel warm after being charged. • The battery may no longer be charged on the camera body using the PDR-ACM1A AC adapter supplied with the battery cover attached. When they are attached with a surrounding temperature of +59°F to ...malfunction. • The battery can be useable. • Store the battery in a cool place with the PDR-M4 (see page 25). The battery takes about five hours to the camera body or battery charger, a minute current will result in extremely hot or cold places. Other Applications Additional Information...
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...use the AC adapter near a radio as this happens, reset the date. (· Page 88) - 16 - It cannot be lost from inside the camera. Switch the camera OFF first. • The AC adapter is normal and not a malfunction. • Buzzing or whirring noises may sometimes become warm during use only. •... other metal object as it to strong impacts. • Do not use only the AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A) provided with radio signal reception. • If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is normal and not a malfunction. • Do not use only in operation, the date may ...
...use the AC adapter near a radio as this happens, reset the date. (· Page 88) - 16 - It cannot be lost from inside the camera. Switch the camera OFF first. • The AC adapter is normal and not a malfunction. • Buzzing or whirring noises may sometimes become warm during use only. •... other metal object as it to strong impacts. • Do not use only the AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A) provided with radio signal reception. • If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is normal and not a malfunction. • Do not use only in operation, the date may ...
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...) Protecting Images (P.83) Changing the size of Images (P.70) Compressing Images (P.72) Copying Images to other SmartMedia (P.74) Changing PDR-M4 camera Settings (P.86) Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (P.93) Transferring Images (P.95) Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information -... 18 - The PDR-M4 also has lots of using the PDR-M4 while taking a look at the Function Map below. Let's get ready to your particular requirements, location and other features...
...) Protecting Images (P.83) Changing the size of Images (P.70) Compressing Images (P.72) Copying Images to other SmartMedia (P.74) Changing PDR-M4 camera Settings (P.86) Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (P.93) Transferring Images (P.95) Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information -... 18 - The PDR-M4 also has lots of using the PDR-M4 while taking a look at the Function Map below. Let's get ready to your particular requirements, location and other features...
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Additional Information 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 - Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
Additional Information 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 - Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
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... sets white balance, flash intensity, exposure and AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure) position. For details, refer to a PC. SET-UP mode ( P. 86) Sets basic camera settings (power OFF time, sound, time, display language, screen color, image number, reset). Additional Information PC mode ( P. 95) Transfers images to the Manual for the...
... sets white balance, flash intensity, exposure and AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure) position. For details, refer to a PC. SET-UP mode ( P. 86) Sets basic camera settings (power OFF time, sound, time, display language, screen color, image number, reset). Additional Information PC mode ( P. 95) Transfers images to the Manual for the...
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You can verify the camera's status even if the LCD monitor is pressed Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Remaining battery power Multi photography ( P. 54) Burst photography ( P. 51) ...) PC indication (in the following instances: • When the shutter button is pressed • When one of Parts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera's status. Getting Ready Names of the self-timer, image quality or flash buttons is not on.
You can verify the camera's status even if the LCD monitor is pressed Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Remaining battery power Multi photography ( P. 54) Burst photography ( P. 51) ...) PC indication (in the following instances: • When the shutter button is pressed • When one of Parts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera's status. Getting Ready Names of the self-timer, image quality or flash buttons is not on.
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Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Attaching the Wrist Strap This wrist strap is handy for carrying your wrist through the wrist strap and then firmly grip the camera. Other Applications Additional Information To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, pass your camera around. Pass the wrist strap through the strap mount on the camera. Pass the end of the wrist strap through the loop and pull. - 24 -
Getting Ready Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Attaching the Wrist Strap This wrist strap is handy for carrying your wrist through the wrist strap and then firmly grip the camera. Other Applications Additional Information To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, pass your camera around. Pass the wrist strap through the strap mount on the camera. Pass the end of the wrist strap through the loop and pull. - 24 -
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Getting Ready Preparing the Battery This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). For details on handling batteries, be sure to its default or the camera settings may be reset (SET-UP · Page 86, Manual Photography · Page 56). If the battery is loaded or removed with the...read page 14. Other batteries cannot be sure to prevent it from the battery. Store the battery cover in a safe place to turn the camera OFF. Loading the Battery IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the battery, be used. Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications...
Getting Ready Preparing the Battery This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). For details on handling batteries, be sure to its default or the camera settings may be reset (SET-UP · Page 86, Manual Photography · Page 56). If the battery is loaded or removed with the...read page 14. Other batteries cannot be sure to prevent it from the battery. Store the battery cover in a safe place to turn the camera OFF. Loading the Battery IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the battery, be used. Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications...