INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M5
To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M5 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-M5 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. of your camera. Model No. PDR-M5 Serial No. Please retain this information for future reference.
Attention DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Getting Ready For customers in the U.S.A. PDR-M5 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards 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.
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.
Before Reading This Manual Conventions Used In This Manual Trademark Information IMPORTANT • Indicates items or details that you should observe to prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired performance. Also indicates information relating to specifications and functions. Memo ☞ Indicates another page to refer to for extra information. Other Applications Additional Information • Windows 98 This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.
Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Contents The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M5. Preface Basic Photography ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Attention ................................................................ 1 Before Reading This Manual ................................. 3 Contents ................................................................ 4 Safety Precautions ................................................
Contents (continued) The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M5. ■ Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) ................................................... 93 AUTO-OFF ........................................................... 94 SOUND ................................................................ 95 TIME ..................................................................... 95 LANGUAGE .......................................................... 95 SCREEN .........................
Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M5. These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will prevent harm and damage to the operator and other persons. Make sure that you fully understand the following details (indications) before proceeding to the main descriptions in this manual.
Safety Precautions (continued) Do not heat, disassemble or throw the battery into fire or water. Doing might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury. (continued) Do not carry the battery or store it together with other metallic objects such as a ballpoint pen or necklace. This might short-circuit the battery’s + and – terminals. This might cause the battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING WARNING (continued) Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remove the battery and AC adapter. Do not place the camera on wobbly, inclined or unstable surfaces. Continued use in this state might cause fire, electric shock or burns.
Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING (continued) Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. This might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair and internal inspection, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number. If a child swallows a battery, this might result in poisoning. If a child swallows a battery, immediately consult a physician. Do not touch power or TV antenna cords during a thunderstorm. This might cause electric shock.
Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION If you want to use the camera on an airplane, consult with the airline and follow their instructions. Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due to potential radio interference. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places. CAUTION (continued) Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION (continued) Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder. This may cause injury of the eyes. This might cause temporary damage to the person’s eyesight. This might subject the camera to shock as it bumps into a person or an object, damaging the camera or causing an injury. Consult your dealer regarding the internal cleaning of the camera once every two years.
Getting Ready Using Your Camera Correctly Notes On Handling Your Camera When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the notes described below.
Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) • To prevent the lens, surface of the status display or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust on these parts 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, as these may react with the camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling Batteries The PDR-M5 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as the “battery”.) Other batteries cannot be used. When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the notes described below.
Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Batteries are included with this product. When they are no longer useable, you should not throw them away. Instead, properly dispose of them as small chemical waste. Other Applications Caution when disposing a battery Playing Back/ Erasing Images • When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use.
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the AC adapter (PDR-AC10) provided with your camera. Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the notes described below. • The AC adapter is designed for use only in the U.S.A and Canada. It cannot be used overseas.
Features Getting Ready *1 *1 USB interface compatible - Serial interface also compatible Additional Information - 17 - Sound cannot be recorded. Other Applications *2 Playing Back/ Erasing Images ● High definition 2.14 million pixels ● Extensive photographic functions ● SmartMedia™ • Auto/Flash/Macro/Self-timer • Expandable up to 64MB • Movie photography *2 ● Compatibility • Burst mode (4 frames in 1 second) • Image recording method compliant with Exif • Multi mode (16 continuous images ver2.
Getting Ready The Function Map It is suggested that you look at the function map, below before using the PDR-M5. Read these pages first. Changing the photography settings. Let's get ready to use the PDR-M5. You can change the settings for the image that you are going to take according to your particular requirements, location and other conditions. Setting the Image Size and Quality (P.45) Manually setting the PDR-M5 (P.60) Changing the Preset Conditions (P.65) Let's learn about basic operation.
Accessories PDR-AC10 AC adapter (1) Video cable (1) Strap (1) Getting Ready Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. PDR-BT1 lithium-ion battery pack (1) Basic Photography USB cable Serial cable Adapter cable for Macintosh Software application (CD-ROM) • Instruction Manual (this manual) • Warranty Card • Software Manual Other Applications • Anti-static case (1) • Labels (2) • Write-protect stickers (4) Playing Back/ Erasing Images SmartMedia™ (8MB, 3.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Names of Parts Flash Mode dial For enlarged view ( P.22) Flash switch Strap attachment Shutter button Strap attachment Viewfinder window Self-timer lamp Terminal cover • DIGITAL terminal • VIDEO terminal • DC IN 5V terminal Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Flash control sensor Lens Adapter ring attachment ( P.
Names of Parts (continued) ( P.23) ENTER button Press the center of the button. (Use this button to fix a selection.) (cross pad) button Press the button on the required side. (Use these buttons to select an item or an image.) Diopter adjustment knob Zoom key Basic Photography Viewfinder LED Viewfinder Getting Ready Function button Status display Telephoto (zoom) Self-timer button Image Quality button Flash button Press "T".
Mode dial Manual mode ( P. 60) Manually sets white balance, aperture value, exposure and AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure) position. Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Names of Parts (continued) SET-UP mode ( P. 93) Sets basic camera settings (power OFF time, sound, time, display language, screen color, image number, reset). Auto Photography mode ( P. 42) This is the most commonly used photography mode.
Names of Parts (continued) Multi photography ( P. 57) Burst photography ( P. 54) Remaining battery power Making movies ( P. 59) Flash photography ( No indication: Auto P.
This strap is handy for carrying your camera around. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your neck. Pass the leading end of the strap through the strap attachment q, and then pass through both ends of the strap adjuster w. Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Attaching the Strap Strap adjuster Pass the leading end through the fastener and pull tight.
Preparing the Battery Loading the Battery Getting Ready This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). Other batteries cannot be used. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 14. IMPORTANT Store the battery cover in a safe place to prevent it from becoming lost. Other Applications Slide the battery cover q, and open the battery cover w. Playing Back/ Erasing Images Remove the battery cover from the battery.
Load the battery in the battery compartment making sure that it is loaded in the correct direction as shown in the figure on the right. Insert the terminal (metal-colored part) first when loading the battery. Close the battery cover q, and slide the battery cover w. Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.
Preparing the Battery (continued) Reverse the procedure for “Loading the Battery” and remove the battery. IMPORTANT • When removing the battery, take care not to drop it by mistake. • Store batteries with the electrode cover attached. When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use. The following describes how to charge the battery in the camera body. ].
Getting Ready Preparing the Battery (continued) Battery Wear When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. LCD Monitor Status Display Remaining Battery Power Basic Photography Sufficient battery power Half battery power or less Little battery power left (Power is cut.) Either recharge, or replace with a new battery. Blinks twice No battery power left (Power does not turn ON.) Either charge, or replace with a new battery.
Using the Power Outlet IMPORTANT Open the terminal cover q, and insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the camera w. When the camera’s power is OFF, the viewfinder LED turns red, and battery charging starts automatically. Other Applications Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet. Playing Back/ Erasing Images DC IN 5V terminal Basic Photography • Before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ “SmartMedia™” is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SmartMedia™ are not erased. SmartMedia™ can be repeatedly read and written. SmartMedia™ having the following storage capacity can be used on your camera. 2MB /4MB/8MB (standard accessory)/16MB/32MB/64MB (all 3.
About SmartMedia™ (continued) Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Loading SmartMedia™ Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready • Take care not to touch the SmartMedia™’s electrodes (metal contacts) or allow the electrodes to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any dirt. • To avoid damage caused by static electricity during transportation or storage, always use the special static-free case provided.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ (continued) Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go with the SmartMedia™ electrodes (metal contacts) facing the rear of the camera. Electrodes Close the SmartMedia™ cover. Before you use a new SmartMedia™, be sure to format the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 89).
About SmartMedia™ (continued) Playing Back/ Erasing Images If you push SmartMedia™ once in as far as it can go, it will protrude slightly. Pull it out with your fingers. Basic Photography Push the SmartMedia™ in as far as it can go, and pull it out with your fingers. Getting Ready Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the direction of the arrow q to open the cover w. Other Applications Close the SmartMedia™ cover.
Write Protection To prevent valuable data from being erased inadvertently, attach the write-protect sticker at the write-protect area. Data can no longer be recorded or erased from SmartMedia™. To write or erase data from SmartMedia™, peel off the sticker. Basic Photography Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ (continued) Write-protect area Sticker • The write protection may not function if the write-protect sticker becomes dirty. Use a soft dry cloth to wipe away any dirt.
Turning the Power ON/OFF Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. (➲ Page 31) Set the mode dial to the desired mode. • If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about 1 minute), the power is turned OFF to prevent battery wear. This is called “Auto Power OFF”. To return to the normal state, either change the mode dial or press the shutter down half way (➲ Page 39).
Basic Photography Getting Ready LCD Monitor Display The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings. To erase text currently displayed on the LCD monitor, press the DISP button (➲ Page 99). The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF.
LCD Monitor Display (continued) ]) Progress bar (shows how much of a moving image has been played back) Protected image NO IMAGE Image size Folder name Image number (still image) or continuous playback time (movie) Message (➲ P. 110) 99.05.10 Date (year/month/day) H1200 AM 10:10 Time Memo • The image number sometimes differs from the display example if an image recorded on a different camera is played back.
When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or neck strap from covering the lens, flash or flash sensor.
How to Press the Shutter Button Press the shutter button down half way q. AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) (➲ Additional Information, q Press down half way. w Press down fully. Press the shutter button down fully w. The camera takes a picture. The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia™. • Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while an image is being recorded. This may corrupt the data on the SmartMedia™ or damage the SmartMedia™ itself.
Memo • If the shutter button is pressed all the way down, photographs cannot be taken until AF and AE are locked. • The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is pressed down half way until the image becomes focused. • To focus or expose a position outside the center of the screen frame, move the subject you are taking to the center of the screen frame, and press down the shutter button half way.
About the Color of the Viewfinder LED Viewfinder LED Getting Ready The color of the viewfinder LED indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the LED color may differ according to the mode dial setting.
This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode: using the viewfinder and using the LCD monitor. Using the Viewfinder Get ready to take the photograph. Load the battery (➲ Page 25) and the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 31) into the camera. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor OFF.
Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) q Press down half way. w Press down fully. Get ready to take the photograph. Load the battery (➲ Page 25) and the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 31) into the camera. Other Applications Using the LCD Monitor Playing Back/ Erasing Images • Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.
Set the mode dial to [ ]. Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. ☞ To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Page 98 Press the shutter button down half way q, and press it down fully w. • 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 turns green.
Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Basic Photography Press the image quality button to set the required quality and size while viewing the image on the status display. Pressing the image quality button displays the available qualities and sizes in order. Select from the available combinations of quality and size.
Take the photograph. ☞ For details on how to take photographs ➲ Photograph (➲ Page 42) Memo • • • • To make the image smaller, it is more effective to reduce the size q and then reduce image quality w. After you have taken a photograph, you can change its size (➲ Page 77) and quality (➲ Page 79). The memory size of the image varies according to the subject. The compression ratio is given for reference only.
Zoom Photography Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Compose the picture using the Zoom key. Telephoto (zoom) key Basic Photography • Pressing the Telephoto (zoom) key zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the Wide key provides a wider angle picture. • The lens position moves according to the Zoom key setting. Getting Ready Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots wide angle shots.
Getting Ready Digital Zoom Photography This function enlarges the center of the image displayed on the screen so that it appears that the photographed image is enlarged twice its size. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON in this mode. Take pictures while viewing the image in the LCD monitor. This feature is not supported in the movie mode. Press the ] or [ ]. button. [ZOOM] is displayed in the LCD monitor and the center of the screen is enlarged at twice the original size.
Close-up Photography (Macro approximately Photography) Press the [ ] or [ ]. macro button. ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 1 ft (25 cm) to 3 ft (90 cm). This camera cannot focus on subjects within 1 ft (25 cm) to 3 ft (90 cm) unless in the macro photography mode. Do not use the macro photography mode for subjects outside of this range.
Getting Ready Photography Using the Self-timer (Self-timer Photography) When the self-timer is used, the shutter automatically closes after the preset time (two or ten seconds). ☞ Changing the set time until photography ➲ Page 68 Set the mode dial to [ Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Press the [ ] or [ ]. self-timer button. ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. Compose the picture.
Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography) ] or [ ]. Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be fired. The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 2.95 ft (0.9 m) to 8.20 ft (2.5 m).
Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) Getting Ready Compose the picture. Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39 When you are not using the flash, press the flash unit down to fit it into the camera body. Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Auto In this mode, the flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions.
Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) Basic Photography • If you take a photograph in the [ ] [ ] Slow Synchro mode at a place with a dark background or in the [ ] Suppressed Flash mode at a dark place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter speed warning is displayed. (When the shutter is pressed half way down, the viewfinder LED blinks green and the slow shutter ] is displayed in the LCD monitor.) We recommend using a tripod to prevent handshake.
In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.25 second intervals (four images per second). In the burst photography mode, four photographs can be taken continuously at FULL (➲ Page 45) size (1600 x 1200 pixel) and 16 photographs can be taken continuously at HALF (➲ Page 45) size (800 x 600 pixels). Images are not recorded directly to SmartMedia™ but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory.
Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued) or buttons to verify the image. Use the or q [SELECT] q to e can be combined regardless of their order to set saving and erasing of images. Other Applications e [ALL DELETE] : This setting is for saving and erasing the selected image. Press the or button to select the image, and press the ENTER button. The selected image is indicated by the red frame . Press the EXEC button. : This setting is for saving all images.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC] and press the ENTER button. The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs. Memo • You can also carry out steps 5 and 6 while verifying the image in step 4. • Even if photography is canceled midway by releasing the shutter button, images already photographed can be saved and erased by the above method. • Self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible. • The camera is set to erase all images immediately after photography.
Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography) Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. q Press the MENU button. w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button. e Use the or buttons to select [MULTI] and press the ENTER button. r Press the MENU button. ☞ For details on the photography mode, ➲ Page 66. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39 The shutter is opened and closed 16 times.
Getting Ready Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) This mode is used for taking subjects that require several seconds to photograph such as firework displays at night. When using this mode, be sure to use a tripod to prevent handshake. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Basic Photography Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39 The camera takes the picture at the set exposure time. During the exposure, the viewfinder LED turns orange.
Making Movies Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the photography mode to [MOVIE]. Photography begins. The maximum photography time (seconds) appears on the LCD monitor and on the LCD display. To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again. Playing Back/ Erasing Images Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39 Basic Photography q Press the MENU button. w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.
You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, exposure compensation, aperture value and AF/AE area (auto-focus/exposure position) and take photographs at these conditions. This is called “manual photography.” Settings made in this mode are saved even if the camera is turned OFF. IMPORTANT • Do not remove or insert the battery or disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is ON. This might return the manual photography settings to their defaults.
Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) This fixes the setting. The camera is ready to take photographs. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39 Memo • Photography is also possible with the manual setup screen displayed. Basic Photography The camera takes the picture. Getting Ready Press the ENTER button.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) W.B. (White Balance) ☞ White Balance ➲ Additional Information, Glossary The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. This setting allows you to set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions.
Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) A.V. (Aperture value selection) Playing Back/ Erasing Images You can fix the aperture to [F3.5] or [F7.6]. The appropriate shutter speed is set automatically to match the aperture that you set. When the aperture is set to [F3.5] or [F7.6], some subjects become too light or too dark. If this happens, set to [AUTO]. [AUTO] : Automatic (default) [F3.5] : Aperture 3.5 [F7.6] : Aperture 7.
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 114).
Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] automatic photography and Getting Ready This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ [ ] manual photography mode. ]. Press the MENU button. The REC MENU is displayed. - 65 - Additional Information This saves the settings, and returns the display to the REC MENU. w Tab menu Other Applications Use the or buttons to select the desired setting from the tab menu w, and press the ENTER button.
Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button. The camera is now ready to take photographs. Photography Modes Select from the following photography modes: [1SHOT], [BURST], [MULTI] and [BULB] are modes for photographing still images. [MOVIE] is a mode for making movies.
Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) Basic Photography This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds immediately after you have taken the shot. This allows you check the composition and brightness of the photographed image. Note, however, that detailed areas are not sharp as the resolution of preview images is low. To check detailed areas and focus, record the image to SmartMedia™ and check it in the [ ] playback mode (➲ Page 69).
BULB Sets the exposure time when taking pictures in the bulb photography mode (➲ Page 58). [1SEC] : Opens shutter for about 1 second (default) [2SEC] : Opens shutter for about 2 seconds [4SEC] : Opens shutter for about 4 seconds [8SEC] : Opens shutter for about 8 seconds SELF TIMER Sets the delay time for when the photograph is taken after the shutter button is pressed during self-timer photography (➲ Page 50).
Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) IMPORTANT • If you set the mode dial to [ ] when the photography mode is set to [1SHOT], [BURST], [MULTI] and [BULB] (➲ Page 66), still images can be played back. To play back still images when the photography mode is set to [MOVIE], you must select the folder to play back (➲ Page 78). Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Getting Ready Playing Back Movies Play back movies that you have recorded. IMPORTANT • If you set the mode dial to [ ] when the photography mode is set to [MOVIE] (➲ Page 66), movies can be played back. However, to play back movies in any other photography mode, you must select the folder to play back (➲ Page 78). Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ ]. Movies are displayed as thumbnails on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Movies (continued) During pause During playback Reverse 1-frame feed button feeds the • Each press of the image in reverse by one frame. • 1-frame feed is continued for the duration that the button is held down. button Regular playback (pause canceled) • Regular playback is returned to in any playback state before playback pause. Pause button • Playback is paused in any playback state.
Getting Ready Playing Back Movies (continued) To play back another movie, press the ENTER button. The LCD monitor returns to the thumbnail display. Memo Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography • HALF size movies are not displayed on the entire LCD monitor. They are displayed in the center of the screen.
Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Set the mode dial to [ ]. Getting Ready Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 2.5 times or 5 times actual size. Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back one image at a time. Movies and images photographed in the multi mode (➲ Page 57) cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. or buttons to select the frame you want to enlarge.
Getting Ready Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. This manual calls this display “thumbnail display.” This feature is useful, for example, when there are many images. After you have displayed the thumbnail display, you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display. In the movie playback mode, the thumbnail display is the standard display. (➲ Page 70) ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Auto Playback (Slideshow) Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button. Getting Ready Automatically play back one image at a time in order. This feature is not supported in the movie mode. The PLAY MENU is displayed. Basic Photography ➡ The slideshow begins and [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. The next image is displayed every three seconds. Other Applications To quit the slideshow, press the ENTER button.
Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode like an animation. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Use the or button to select the images photographed in the multi photography mode. You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail display (➲ Page 74). Press the Telephoto (zoom) key. Automatic playback begins.
Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready Changes the size of FULL size (1600 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (800 x 600 pixels) in the horizontal and vertical directions, and overwrites the old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called “resizing” in this manual.
Use the or the button. buttons to select [RESIZE] and press The RESIZE menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be resized, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. ➡ Use the or buttons to select the image and press the ENTER button. This fixes the image to be displayed, and [ ] is displayed under the image. To cancel the selection, press the ENTER button again. If you want to resize two or more images, repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images.
Compressing Images (Quality) ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready Compresses images to half their size, and overwrites the old size image with the new compressed image. Compressing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia™ has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia™ so that you can continue taking photographs.
Use the or buttons to select [QUALITY], and press the button. The SET-UP menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be compressed, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. ➡ Playing Back/ Erasing Images The current compression ratio (quality) is displayed under the image.
Copying Images Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Getting Ready Copies images stored on the SmartMedia™. This feature is useful when you want to copy an image from one SmartMedia™ to another. Press the MENU button. buttons to select [COPY], and press Playing Back/ Erasing Images Use the or the button. Basic Photography The PLAY MENU is displayed. The COPY menu is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select the desired image, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the image to be copied, and [ ] is displayed under the image. To cancel a selection, press the ENTER button again. If you want to copy two or more images, repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images. The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the amount of buffer memory used to store the date of the images which have been selected, and the remaining memory space.
Copying Images (continued) or buttons to select [OK], and press the ENTER button. The screen indicating that the image is being copied appears. To quit copying, select [CANCEL]. If the SmartMedia™ has insufficient memory space, [LACK CAPACITY] appears on the screen. Replace the SmartMedia™ with another one. Playing Back/ Erasing Images When copying is completed, the above screen is displayed. When this screen is displayed, you can swap the SmartMedia™ with the original SmartMedia™.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Selecting the Folder to Play Back Select the folder to play back when the currently loaded SmartMedia™ contains two or more folders. When playing back movies in the still image mode or vice versa, you must select the folder to play back. Switching between the still image mode and movie mode, is performed in the photography mode (➲ Page 66). Set the mode dial to [ ].
Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued) [XXXTOSHI] Indicates that the folder is used on this camera. The largest number is automatically assigned according to the status of the existing folders. To view images photographed on this camera, select [xxxTOSHI] or [ ]. • To play back images photographed by another camera, select the desired [xxxAAAA] folder. Same as above Varies according to camera brand Additional Information The folder [xxxAAAA] is created for each camera.
Getting Ready Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Erases images one image at a time. Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 90) or the SmartMedia™ is writeprotected (➲ Page 34). Set the mode dial to [ Basic Photography When [ When [ When [ ], [ ] or [ ]. ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. ] is selected, use the ] or [ Press the or buttons to select the image to be erased.
Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Memo Basic Photography • When [ PROTECT!!!] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection (➲ Page 90). • If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number. • Images can also be erased in the thumbnail mode. In this case, the camera enters the single frame playback (frame playback) mode, and enters the thumbnail playback mode after the image is erased.
Getting Ready Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) Erases all images within the currently selected folder. For details on folders, see “Specifying the Folder to Play Back” ➲ Page 84). Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 90) or when the SmartMedia™ is write-protected (➲ Page 34). Set the mode dial to [ Additional Information ], [ ] or [ ]. ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
Formatting the SmartMedia™ IMPORTANT • The SmartMedia™ must be formatted on the camera before use. When [ ], [ ] or [ ]. ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. Hold down the erase button for two seconds. The ERASE menu is displayed. Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready Formatting erases all images currently recorded on the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. Protected images (➲ Page 90) are also erased.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™, regardless of whether they are protected or not. • To protect the entire SmartMedia™, see “Write Protection” (➲ Page 34). Protecting an Image Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. The PLAY MENU is displayed.
Protecting Images (continued) The PROTECT menu is displayed. ➡ Use the or Playing Back/ Erasing Images This fixes the image to be protected, and [ ] is displayed under the image. To cancel the selection, press the ENTER button again. To write-protect two or more images, repeat this procedure for the necessary number of images. Basic Photography Use the or buttons to select the desired image to protect, and press the ENTER button. Getting Ready Use the or buttons to select [PROTECT] and button.
Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”. Use the or buttons to select the image to unprotect, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, and [ under the image changes to [ ]. To unprotect an image, press the ENTER button again. To remove the protection from two or more images, repeat this procedure for the necessary number of images. ] Carry out step 5 in “Protecting An Image”.
Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) AUTO-OFF/SOUND/TIME/LANGUAGE/SCREEN/IMAGE number/DEFAULT The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF. ]. Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ The SET UP menu appears. or buttons to select the item you want to SOUND ➲ Page 95 TIME ➲ Page 95 LANGUAGE ➲ Page 95 SCREEN ➲ Page 96 IMAGE number ➲ Page 96 DEFAULT ➲ Page 97 Other Applications Setting item ☞ AUTO-OFF ➲ Page 94 Playing Back/ Erasing Images Use the set.
button. The tab menu is displayed. ☞ How to set the time ➲ Page 95 Use the or buttons to change the setting in the tab menu, and press the ENTER button. To cancel changing of settings, press the Tab menu Press the button. To quit the SET UP menu, change the mode dial setting. AUTO-OFF If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about one minute), power consumption is set to its minimum state (power almost turned OFF) to prevent battery wear.
Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone. [ON] (default) : Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation. [OFF] : Does not sound the beep tone in any state. Basic Photography TIME Sets the date and time. Seconds cannot be set. button advances the selection in the following order: ➔ Year ➔ Month ➔ Day ➔ Hour ➔ Minute ➔ SET ➔ Cancel To quit setting, select the [CANCEL] button.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) SCREEN Sets the display color for the REC MENU, PLAY MENU and SET UP menu. [WHITE] (default) : Blue and white [GREEN] : Orange and green IMAGE number Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs. Resetting of image numbers is supported only for the still image mode.
Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) The image No. for copying ☞ Copying Images ➲ Page 81 Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SET UP menu to their defaults. [CANCEL] : Does not return settings to their defaults. [OK] : Returns settings to their defaults. Other Applications DEFAULT Playing Back/ Erasing Images When images are copied, the image No. of the copy destination becomes as follows.
This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recorded image. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button. The REC MENU or PLAY MENU is displayed. You can set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus. Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Use the or buttons to select [LCD] and press the The image and the LCD menu are displayed.
DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display Live image (image before photography) On-screen display/image details (letters and icons are displayed) OFF (monitor is blank) Basic Photography 001 Getting Ready By pressing the DISP button, the LCD monitor and the on-screen display can be turned on and off. (☞ LCD monitor display ➲ Page 36) 99.05.
Television sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback. To do this, the camera must first be connected to the TV. We recommend using the AC adapter on an indoor power outlet when available. IMPORTANT • Before you connect your camera to other equipment, be sure to turn all other connected equipment OFF. If you connect your camera to other equipment with the power still ON, the screen may flicker or the image may not be displayed normally.
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued) Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor. ☞ How to take photographs ➲ Page 42 How to play back images ➲ Page 69 Getting Ready Take photographs or play them back. Memo Basic Photography • Nothing is displayed on the TV when the LCD monitor is set to OFF by the DISP button. • Live images (moving image before photography) are less clear than playback images.
Getting Ready Transferring Images to a PC You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and cable set. Images recorded on SmartMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) or floppy disk adapter (sold separately, PDR-FLP2). (➲ Page 103) To transfer images to a PC, software must be installed and special cables connected. For details, refer to the User’s Guides for your PC and the Software Manual.
Separately Sold Accessories Playing Back/ Erasing Images ● Adapter ring (PDR-ARM5) This adapter is used when you attach a commercially available optical filter to your camera. Filter attachment: M52 x 0.75 pitch screws Basic Photography ● Soft case (PDR-CM5) This case is for carrying and storing your camera. Getting Ready The following items are also available as separately sold items.
● Floppy Disk Adapter PDR-FLP2 (FlashPath) This adapter allows SmartMedia™ to be used as 3.5" floppy disk. This adapter is inserted into the floppy disk drive on your PC, allowing images recorded on the SmartMedia™ to be transferred to the PC. An OS (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT4.0 IBM PC/AT compatible machine) compatible with the floppy disk adapter PDR-FLP2 is needed to use this adapter.
Connecting to Other Devices Getting Ready PC card adapter SmartMedia™ Printer Basic Photography Floppy disk adapter PC Interface cable (provided) PDR-M5 Other Applications Video cable (provided) Playing Back/ Erasing Images Software application (CD-ROM) (provided) AC adapter (provided) - 105 - Additional Information TV monitor Plug socket
Camera Body Model Recording medium Compression system Image file format Number of frames FULL size: 1600 x 1200 pixels HALF size: 800 x 600 pixels Standard movie photography time FULL size: 320 x 240 pixels HALF size: 160 x 120 pixels Conversion rules Toshiba Digital Still Camera PDR-M5 SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64MB compatible JPEG-compliant Exif Ver.2.1-compliant Compression Image Quality File Size 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Ratio Size Mode 1/4 66 FINE FULL Approx.
Specifications (continued) Standard Macro Self-Timer Modes Flash intensity control Effective range Other Applications Flash Playing Back/ Erasing Images Focal range Basic Photography Metering system Exposure control Shutter White balance 1/2" CCD sensor (total number of pixels: approx. 2.14 million) Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 3X zoom lens F3.5 – F5.0/F7.6 – F11 f=7.
Specifications (continued) Operating conditions Temperature Humidity Camera dimensions Weight *1 Simultaneously recorded to image data (Exif file format) Automatically adjusted until the year 2030 1.
Specifications (continued) AC100V-120V 50/60Hz 29VA DC5V 2A +32°F (0°C) ~ +104°F (+40°C) –4°F (–20°C) ~ +158°F (+70°C) 2-4/5” (70 mm) (W) x 1-1/5” (30 mm) (H) x 2” (50 mm) (D) Approx. 4.2 oz (120 g) Approx. 6.6 ft (2 m) Lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1) 3.7V 1100mAh +32°F (0°C) ~ +104°F (+40°C) 7 /9” (19.8 mm) (W) x 4/5” (20.4 mm) (H) x 2-1/6” (55.5 mm) (D) Approx. 1.4 oz (40 g) Approx.
Getting Ready Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
Troubleshooting Problem No power supply Causes The battery is exhausted. The camera turns OFF during operation. The battery runs out quickly. The battery is exhausted. You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions. No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed. Load a SmartMedia™. Load the SmartMedia™ correctly. P.31 P.31 • Load a new SmartMedia™. • Erase photographed images or change the size and quality to increase space on the SmartMedia™.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Troubleshooting (continued) Problem I cannot use the flash to take pictures. Causes The mode dial has been changed to another setting. The flash unit is closed. The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. The flash will not charge. The camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode. The battery is exhausted.
Troubleshooting (continued) Causes The camera is in the PC mode. Remedy Change the camera to the photography or playback mode. See Page P.42 P.69 The set date and time disappears. Both the battery and AC adapter are removed with the power still ON. Set the date and time again. P.95 Getting Ready Problem Nothing is displayed even through the LCD monitor is set to ON.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Glossary ● AF/AE 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. ● 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.
Customer Support Please store the Warranty Card in a safe place after checking the details described on the card. The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase, unless otherwise specified in the warranty card. Getting Ready Warranty Card Customer Support Repairs Outside the Warranty Period If your camera’s functions can be sustained by repair, we shall be able to repair the camera for a fee.
Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Demo Mode In the Demo Mode, you will have the ability to take/save a limited number of images without the SmartMedia™ card in place. The playback and downloading functions will be operational the same as in the normal mode. How to enter the Demo Mode Set the mode dial to “SET-UP”. Looking at the LCD monitor, set the cursor to “default”. Push and hold the macro button while pushing the shutter button.
TOSHIBA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA For technical support, please contact: (800)829-8318 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday to Friday except holidays, or e-mail us at: dsc.support@tais.toshiba.com Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Imaging Systems Division 9740 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, Carifornia 92618-1697 * Address and telephone number are subject to change without notice.
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