Toshiba Digital Camera PDR M71 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
PDR-M71  
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Attention  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M71  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
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.  
NOTE  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.  
Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left  
of the TV.  
Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.  
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment.  
• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered.  
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.  
• If these suggestions don’t help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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Attention (continued)  
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.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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Before Reading This Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M71 Digital Still Camera.  
To ensure that you use this 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.  
Conventions Used In This Manual  
Trademark Information  
Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of  
the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the  
USA and other countries.  
Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the  
Microsoft Windows Operating System.  
SmartMediaTM is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
• Other companies or product names are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of the respective  
companies.  
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 extra useful information.  
Indicates another page to refer to for extra  
information.  
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The Function Map  
There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-M71, by using the settings provided by the camera  
itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your particular photographic requirements.  
In addition to photographic functions, the PDR-M71 is provided with other handy functions. We suggest that you  
look at the function map below before you start using the PDR-M71.  
Read these pages first.  
Taking photographs.  
STEP1 – Taking photographs. (P. 41)  
Let’s get ready to use the PDR-M71.  
(P.19 to P. 38)  
STEP2 – Leaving camera settings up to your camera. (P. 46)  
• The camera automatically adjusts the focus and  
exposure settings. (P. 47, P. 49)  
• Taking Portrait Shots (P. 47, P. 49)  
• Taking Landscape Shots (P. 47, P. 49)  
Let’s learn about basic operation.  
• Taking Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 50)  
• Taking Shots of Portraits at Night (P. 47, P. 50)  
• Turning the Power ON (P. 38)  
• Photography (P. 41)  
Taking Continuous Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 51)  
Playing Back Photographed Images (P. 80)  
STEP3 – Utilizing the various photography modes.  
• Zoom Photography (P. 52)  
• Erasing Images (P. 87)  
• Focus Photography (P. 54)  
• Photography Using the Self-timer (P. 55)  
• Photography Using the Flash (P. 56)  
• Making Movies (P. 75)  
STEP4 – Setting the modes in more detail to make your  
photographs turn out more as you intended.  
• Setting Image Size and Quality (P. 44)  
Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Aperture (P. 58, P.63)  
Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Shutter Speed (P. 58, P.65)  
• Extended Exposure Photography (P. 58, P.68)  
• Compensating Exposure (P. 58, P.69)  
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) (P. 58, P.71)  
• Taking Photos Continuously (P. 58, P.72)  
Setting White Balance (P. 58, P. 60)  
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The Function Map (continued)  
Playing back your photographed images  
STEP1 Lets play back some images. (P. 80)  
STEP2 Selecting the various ways to play back images.  
Setting the basic camera settings  
Setting the Date and Time (P. 111)  
Formatting SmartMedia(P. 91)  
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (P. 115)  
Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)  
Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF (P. 117)  
Turning the Beep OFF (P. 111)  
Playing Back Movies (P. 81)  
Enlarging Photographed Images (P. 84)  
Auto Playback (P. 85)  
Simple Movie Playback (P. 86)  
Displaying a List of Images (P. 83)  
Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)  
Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language (P. 112)  
Erasing images  
You can also do this  
The PDR-M81 also has lots of other features.–  
STEP1 Erasing Images (P. 87)  
Protecting Images (P. 106)  
Changing the size of Images (P. 94)  
Compressing Images (P. 96)  
Copying Images to another SmartMedia(P. 98)  
Print Information (P. 102)  
STEP2 Other ways to erase images  
Erasing All Images in a Folder (P. 89)  
Erasing All Image Folders (P. 89)  
Formatting SmartMedia(P. 91)  
Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)  
Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)  
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (P. 119)  
Loading images on a personal computer  
Loading Images on a Personal Computer (P. 121), separate Software Manual”  
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Contents  
The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M71.  
I Turning the Power On/Off................................................ 38  
Preface  
Turning the Power On ..................................................... 38  
Turning the Power Off ..................................................... 38  
I Attention ............................................................................ 1  
I Before Reading This Manual ............................................. 3  
I The Function Map ............................................................. 4  
I Contents ............................................................................ 6  
I Safety Precautions ............................................................ 8  
Indication definitions ......................................................... 8  
Graphic symbol definitions ................................................ 8  
Exemption Clauses ........................................................... 8  
I Using Your Camera Correctly .......................................... 14  
Notes On Handling Your Camera .................................... 14  
Notes On Batteries ......................................................... 16  
Taking Photographs  
I How to Hold Your Camera ............................................... 39  
I How to Press the Shutter Button ..................................... 40  
I Photography (Auto Photography) .................................... 41  
Using the Viewfinder ....................................................... 41  
Using the LCD Monitor .................................................... 42  
I Setting the Image Size and Quality ................................. 44  
I Taking Photographs in [  
] Mode (Auto Select mode) .. 46  
Notes On Handling Batteries .......................................... 17 I Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes  
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter ................................ 18  
([  
] Mode) ............................................................... 47  
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]
Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings .... 49  
] Portrait ................................................................... 49  
] Landscape............................................................. 49  
] Sports .................................................................... 50  
] Night ..................................................................... 50  
] 16-frame multi........................................................ 51  
Getting Ready  
I Accessories ..................................................................... 19  
I Names of Parts................................................................ 20  
I Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................................... 24  
I Installing the Batteries ..................................................... 25  
Loading the Batteries ...................................................... 25  
Removing the Batteries................................................... 26  
I Zoom Photography .......................................................... 52  
I Changing the Focus ........................................................ 54  
I Self-timer Photography .................................................... 55  
Battery Wear ................................................................... 27 I Photography Using the Flash .......................................... 56  
I Using the Power Outlet .................................................... 28  
I Manual Settings............................................................... 58  
Exposure control (EXP.) .................................................. 60  
White Balance (W.B.) ...................................................... 60  
Metering system (A.E.) ................................................... 61  
Single, continuous or AEB photography mode (S/C) ...... 61  
I About SmartMedia....................................................... 30  
Notes on SmartMedia................................................. 30  
Loading SmartMedia................................................... 31  
Removing SmartMedia................................................ 33  
Write Protection .............................................................. 34 I Photography in the Program Mode.................................. 62  
I LCD Monitor Display (during photography) ..................... 35  
I Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode ..................... 63  
I Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode ............ 65  
I Photography in the Full Manual Mode............................. 67  
I Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) .... 68  
I Exposure Compensation ................................................. 69  
In [  
In [  
In [  
] mode .................................................................. 35  
] mode ................................................................ 36  
] mode ................................................................. 37  
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Contents (continued)  
The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M71.  
I Taking Shots with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing  
(AEB Photography) ......................................................... 71  
I Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) .. 72  
I Making Movies ................................................................ 75  
I Copying Images .............................................................. 98  
I Print Information ............................................................ 102  
I Protecting Images ......................................................... 106  
Protecting an Image ...................................................... 106  
Removing the Protection ............................................... 108  
I Changing the Preset Conditions  
(RECORDING MENU) .................................................... 76  
PREVIEW ....................................................................... 77  
COLOR ........................................................................... 77  
ISO .................................................................................. 78  
SHARPNESS .................................................................. 79  
CONTRAST .................................................................... 79  
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................... 79  
Other Applications  
I Basic Settings (  
mode) ............................................ 109  
AUTO POWER OFF ...................................................... 110  
SOUND ......................................................................... 111  
TIME & DATE ................................................................ 111  
OSD LANGUAGE ......................................................... 112  
VIDEO OUT .................................................................. 112  
QUALITY ....................................................................... 112  
SYSTEM INFO. ............................................................. 114  
I Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................... 115  
Button and LCD Monitor Display  
(In Playback Mode)........................................................ 116  
Button and LCD Monitor Display  
LCD  
............................................................................ 79  
Playing Back Images  
I Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame  
Playback) ......................................................................... 80  
I Playing Back Movies ....................................................... 81  
I Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display)............. 83  
I Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) ......... 84  
I Auto Playback (Slideshow) .............................................. 85  
I Playback of Multi Image Pictures .................................... 86  
I
I
(In Photography Mode) .................................................. 117  
I Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED .............. 118  
I Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV ............ 119  
I Transferring Images to a PC ......................................... 121  
I Separately Sold Accessories......................................... 122  
I Connecting to Other Devices ........................................ 123  
Erasing Images  
I Erasing Images (Erase Frame) ....................................... 87  
I Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) ....... 89  
I Formatting the SmartMedia......................................... 91  
Additional Information  
I Specifications ................................................................ 124  
I Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor .... 128  
I Troubleshooting ............................................................. 130  
I Glossary ........................................................................ 133  
Handy Functions  
I About Folders .................................................................. 92  
How to select the folder................................................... 92  
I Reducing the Image Size (Resize) .................................. 94  
I Compressing Images (Quality) ........................................ 96  
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Safety Precautions  
Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M71. 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.  
Indication definitions  
Graphic symbol definitions  
Graphic symbol  
Meaning  
Indication  
Meaning  
Indicates a prohibited action that  
must not be carried out.  
The actual prohibited action is  
indicated in the symbol or nearby  
graphically or described in text.  
This indicates the existence of a  
hazard that could result in death or  
serious bodily injury, if the safety  
instruction is not observed.  
DANGER  
This indicates the existence of a  
hazard that could result in bodily  
injury, if the safety instruction is not  
observed.  
Indicates a necessary action that  
must be carried out.  
The actual necessary action is  
indicated in the symbol or nearby  
graphically or described in text.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This indicates the existence of a  
hazard that could result in bodily  
injury *1 or property damage *2  
.
Exemption Clauses  
*1: Bodily injurymeans injuries, burns, and shock which  
does not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.  
*2: Property damagemeans extended harm to home,  
household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.  
Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of  
damages arising from earthquakes, fire not liable to  
Toshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other  
accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including  
erroneous or improper operation and other problems.  
Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental  
damages (lost profit, work interruption, corruption or loss of  
the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or the  
inability to use this unit.  
Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any  
damages arising from not having followed the descriptions  
in this Instruction Manual.  
Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any  
damages arising from malfunctions arising from  
combination with equipment or software that is not related  
to Toshiba Corporation.  
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Safety Precautions (continued)  
DANGER  
Do not heat, disassemble or throw the  
batteries into fire or water.  
Doing might cause them to rupture, ignite or  
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.  
Do not strike the batteries with a hammer,  
or step on, drop or subject the batteries to  
strong impact.  
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or  
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.  
Use the batteries only for its originally  
intended purpose.  
Using the batteries for any other purpose might  
cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in  
fire or major injury.  
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Safety Precautions (continued)  
WARNING  
(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.  
Do not place the camera on inclined or  
unstable surfaces.  
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over.  
Do not use in areas near water.  
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take  
special care during rain, snow, on the beach or  
near the shore.  
Continued use in this state might cause fire,  
electric shock or burns. For details on repair,  
consult the store of purchase, or please contact  
the technical support number.  
If foreign objects or water have entered the  
camera, immediately turn the power OFF  
and remove the batteries and AC adapter.  
Do not use the camera in the bath or  
shower.  
This might cause a fire or electric shock.  
Continued use in this state might cause fire or  
electric shock. For details on repair, consult the  
store of purchase, or please contact the  
technical support number.  
Do not allow metallic objects or other  
flammable foreign matter inside the  
camera.  
This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do not  
open the SmartMediacover, and insert or  
allow such objects to fall inside.  
If the camera has fallen or its case is  
damaged, immediately turn the power  
OFF and remove the batteries and AC  
adapter.  
Continued use in this state might cause fire or  
electric shock. For details on repair, consult the  
store of purchase, or please contact the  
technical support number.  
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Safety Precautions (continued)  
(continued)  
(continued)  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Do not disassemble, change or repair the  
camera.  
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.  
If battery fluid enters the eyes,  
immediately rinse with fresh water and  
consult with a physician to receive  
treatment.  
Do not touch power or TV antenna cords  
during a thunderstorm.  
This might cause electric shock.  
If left untreated, damage to the eye could be  
permanent.  
Do not use the camera while you are  
walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.  
Use the AC adapter only with the indicated  
power supply voltage (USA: 100-120V,  
Europe: 230V AC)  
Use with any other power supply voltage might  
cause fire or electric shock.  
This might cause you to fall over or result in a  
traffic accident.  
Use only the specified batteries or the  
specified AC adapter.  
Use of a battery or AC adapter other than  
specified, might cause fire, defects or  
malfunctions.  
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Safety Precautions (continued)  
CAUTION  
(continued)  
CAUTION  
Before you move the camera, disconnect  
cords and cables.  
If you want to use the camera on an  
airplane, consult with the airline and follow  
their instructions.  
Failure to do this might damage cords and  
cables, resulting in fire or electric shock.  
Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due  
to potential radio interference.  
Do not drop or subject the camera to  
strong impact.  
This might cause fire, electric shock or  
malfunctions.  
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy,  
smoky or dusty places.  
This might cause fire or electric shock.  
Before you carry out maintenance on the  
camera, remove the battery and AC  
adapter.  
Do not leave the camera in places where  
the temperature may rise significantly,  
such as inside a car.  
Leaving these attached might cause electric  
shock.  
This might adversely affect the case or the parts  
inside, resulting in fire.  
Remove the batteries and AC adapter if  
you plan not to use the camera for a long  
time.  
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth  
or blankets.  
This might cause heat to build up and deform  
the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a  
well-ventilated place.  
This might cause fire.  
Insert the batteries paying careful attention  
to the polarity (+ or ) of the terminals.  
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted  
might cause fire and injury, or damage the  
surrounding areas.  
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Safety Precautions (continued)  
(continued)  
(continued)  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Do not look at the sun through the camera  
viewfinder.  
Do not charge the supplied batteries.  
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or  
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.  
This may cause injury of the eyes.  
Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries  
in the camera.  
Do not use the flash close to anyones  
eyes.  
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or  
heat up, resulting in fire, major injury or  
damaging the camera.  
This might cause damage to the persons  
eyesight.  
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.  
Do not use different types of batteries  
together, or mix old and new batteries.  
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or  
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury or  
damaging the camera.  
If the LCD monitor is impacted, the glass on the  
screen may be broken and internal fluid may  
leak.  
If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes  
into contact with your body or clothes,  
immediately rinse with fresh water. If the internal  
fluid enters your eyes, immediately consult a  
physician to receive treatment.  
Do not walk around with the camera  
swinging from the shoulder strap.  
If you walk around with the camera hanging  
from your hand through the shoulder strap, the  
camera might come into contact to other people  
and cause injury, or damage to the camera or  
other objects.  
Consult your dealer regarding the internal  
cleaning of the camera once every two  
years.  
If dust is allowed to accumulate inside the  
camera for a long time, this might result in fire or  
defects. Consult your dealer regarding the  
cleaning costs.  
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Using Your Camera Correctly  
Notes On Handling Your Camera  
When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwards and  
the notes described below.  
G Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places:  
Places subject to humidity, dust and dirt  
Places subject to direct sunlight  
Places subject to high or low temperature  
Places filled with highly flammable gas  
Places near gasoline, benzene or paint thinner  
Places subject to strong vibrations  
Places subject to smoke or steam  
Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as electric motors, transformers or magnets)  
Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods  
G Do not expose the camera to sand or dust.  
The PDR-M71 is particularly sensitive to sand and dust. If the camera comes into contact with sand or  
dust, not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable.  
Pay special attention when using the camera at the beach or where sand or dust is likely to be present.  
G Notes On Condensation  
Due to a sudden change in temperature, such as when you move the camera from a cold location to a  
warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When  
this occurs, switch the camera OFF, and wait an hour before using the camera. Condensation may also  
form on the SmartMediacard. If this happens, remove the SmartMedia, wipe off any condensation  
and wait a short time before using it again.  
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)  
G Carrying Out Maintenance onYour Camera  
To prevent the lens, surface of the LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust  
from 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.  
G Cautions on Magnetism  
Please note that credit cards, cash cards, magnetic  
commutation tickets, floppy disks and the like are  
susceptible to magnetism.  
Do not bring them close to the speaker of the camera.  
Failure to do so may cause damage to data, which could  
make the camera unserviceable.  
Speaker  
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)  
Notes On Batteries  
To extend the use of the camera, we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of batteries:  
- Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh] (Extended Life, Rechargeable)  
- Lithium (Extended Life, Not Rechargeable)  
Battery performance in general (especially Alkaline) may vary depending on individual brand, length of storage  
since manufacture, temperature, and operating mode of the digital camera, such as play back using LCD and  
strobe. Low temperatures (50 degrees Fahrenheit/10 degrees Celsius or below) can also affect the performance  
of the battery and decrease the number of pictures taken when compared to picture taking in warmer  
conditions.  
The supplied Alkaline batteries are only for operation check when you buy your camera, so the battery life may  
be short.  
The use of manganese type batteries is not suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that can  
be taken with this type of battery.  
When the camera is not in use for an extended period, please remove the batteries from the camera to extend  
battery life, and to prevent damage such as battery leakage. (Once the batteries have been removed from the  
camera, you will need to re-set the date and time within the SETUP MENU.)  
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)  
Notes On Handling Batteries  
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the  
warnings and cautions indicated on the battery.  
Failure to do this might cause battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, major  
injury or damaging the camera.  
WARNING  
I About Battery Use  
Do not use batteries other than that specified.  
Do not insert batteries in the wrong direction.  
Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into fire.  
Do not charge the supplied batteries.  
When using rechargeable batteries, follow the instructions for the batteries and the charger for safe  
handling. (This camera can not charge the rechargeable batteries.)  
Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera.  
Do not remove the batteries immediately after a prolonged use of the camera, as they may have become  
heated.  
Neglecting the above may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in burns or injury.  
If your fingers or clothes come into contact with the battery acid, wash them immediately. If your eyes come in  
contact with battery acid, wash them and immediately consult your doctor.  
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)  
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter  
Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Europe, PDR-  
ACM1U for the UK) (sold separately). 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 8 onwards  
and the notes described below.  
Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to contact any other metal object as this might cause a  
short circuit.  
To connect the AC adapter, firmly insert the plug on the end of the cable into the DC IN 5V terminal.  
Do not insert the plug into other terminals. This might cause the camera to malfunction.  
Before you disconnect the connector cable, turn the camera OFF and then disconnect the cable  
holding it by its plug. Do not disconnect the connector cable by pulling the actual cable.  
Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impacts.  
Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid locations.  
Do not plug in the AC adapter while you are using the battery. Switch the camera OFF first.  
The AC adapter is for indoor use only.  
Use only the specified AC adapter. Do not use other AC adapters.  
The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use. This is normal and not a malfunction.  
Buzzing or whirring noises may come from inside the camera. This is normal and not a malfunction.  
Do not use the AC adapter near a radio as it could interfere with radio signal reception.  
If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is in operation, the date may be lost from  
memory. If this happens, reset the date. ( Page 111)  
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Accessories  
Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.  
Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA)  
AV cable (1)  
USB cable (1)  
Lens cap (1)  
Shoulder strap (1)  
Camera case (1)  
Software application (1)  
(CD-ROM)  
SmartMedia(8MB) (1)  
SmartMediacase (1)  
Instruction Manual (this manual)  
Software Manual  
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Names of Parts  
Mode dial  
For enlarged view ( P. 22)  
Self-timer button  
POWER button  
Shutter button  
Image Quality button  
Flash button  
Status display ( P. 23)  
Self-timer lamp  
Flash  
Viewfinder  
Built-in microphone  
Speaker  
PC/AV terminal  
Lens  
DC IN 5V terminal  
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Names of Parts (continued)  
Function button  
ENTER button  
Viewfinder LED  
Viewfinder  
Press the center of the button.  
(Use this button to fix a selection.)  
Press the side of the ENTER  
button with the proper  
to select options or change  
directions.  
(Use these buttons to select an  
item or an image.)  
LCD monitor  
button  
Tele/Wide key  
Adjusts the zoom.  
MENU button  
Folder button  
Shoulder strap/Lens cover  
attachment  
Tripod mount  
Battery cover  
SmartMediacover  
FOCUS button  
Erase button  
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Names of Parts (continued)  
Mode dial  
SET-UP mode ( P. 109)  
PC mode ( P. 121)  
Sets basic camera settings  
(AUTO POWER OFF, SOUND,  
TIME & DATE, OSD LANGUAGE,  
VIDEO OUT, QUALITY, SYSTEM  
INFO.)  
Transfers images to a PC.  
For details, refer to the Software Manual.  
Playback mode ( P. 80)  
In this mode, you can select image  
playback, copy, size change, compression,  
protect mode, and writing of development  
(printing) information.  
Auto Photography mode ( P. 41, 46)  
This mode enables automatic photography  
in accordance with the photographic  
conditions.  
In this mode, the exposure (combination of  
shutter speed and aperture) is automatically  
controlled to facilitate photography.  
Manual Photography mode ( P. 58)  
Movie mode ( P. 75)  
Takes short Movies for playback  
on camera or computer.  
Manually sets white balance, exposure,  
aperture value, shutter speed and AE  
(auto-exposure) position.  
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Names of Parts (continued)  
Status display  
This display indicates the cameras status. You can verify the cameras status even if the LCD monitor is  
not on.  
The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in the status display vary according to the setting.  
Self-timer photography ( P. 55)  
Flash photography ( P. 56)  
No display : Auto  
: Red-eye forced flash  
Remaining battery power  
: Forced flash  
: Suppressed flash  
Image quality ( P. 44)  
: FINE  
: NORMAL  
: BASIC  
Example of counter display  
(The display varies according to the mode dial setting.)  
SmartMedia™  
loaded symbol  
Image size ( P. 44)  
Time display: In [ ] or [ ] mode  
Possible number of shots: In [ ] or [  
Possible photographic time: In [ ] mode  
PC indication: In [ ] mode  
2048 x 1536 pixel (still image)  
320 x 240 pixel (movie)  
] mode  
(FULL)  
(HALF)  
1024 x 768 pixel (still image)  
160 x 120 pixel (movie)  
640 x 480 pixel (still image)  
(SMALL)  
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
This shoulder strap is handy for carrying your camera around.  
To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the shoulder strap around your neck.  
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap  
attachment on the camera.  
Pass the shoulder strap through the loop and pull.  
IMPORTANT  
When the camera is not in use, be sure to attach the lens cap provided with your camera.  
The lens cap can also be attached to the strap attachment following the above steps to prevent its  
being lost.  
Turn off the power to retract the lens unit, and then attach the lens cap.  
Do not turn the power on with the lens cap attached.  
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Installing the batteries  
This camera uses four size AA batteries. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 16.  
Loading the Batteries  
IMPORTANT  
• Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to turn the camera off. If the battery is loaded or  
removed with the power on, the date setting may return to its default or the camera settings may be  
reset. (SET-UP Page 109, Manual Photography Page 58)  
1
2
Unlock the battery cover , slide it, and open  
.
Battery cover lock  
2
1
Load the batteries in the battery compartment  
making sure that it is loaded in the correct direction  
as shown in the figure on the right.  
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Installing the batteries (continued)  
1
2
Close the battery cover, slide it , and lock  
.
Battery cover lock  
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.  
1
2
Removing the Batteries  
Reverse the procedure for Loading the Batteriesand remove the batteries.  
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Installing the batteries (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  
Sufficient battery power  
Batteries are partially used.  
Battery power is nearing exhaustion.  
Replace with new batteries.  
Batteries completely exhausted. (Camera will not turn on.)  
Replace with new batteries.  
Memo  
When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera for a long time without the  
battery loaded, set the date (Page 111).  
If the batteries are exhausted and need replacement, do not connect the AC adapter. It may cause an  
incorrect display of remaining battery power.  
Battery power measure is based on amount of power required for camera LCD, flash, photography  
and playback. Status Display may show batteries exhausted if there is not enough power required for  
normal operation, even if there is some small power left in the batteries.  
About the battery duration time  
The following shows the number of frames/time capable of continuous photographing and playback  
on condition of using new alkaline batteries.  
The battery duration time may vary depending on environmental temperature, image size, image  
quality or using frequency of zoom.  
In photography mode (using strobe every time in a normal temperature)  
When LCD monitor is ON......... approx. 240 frames  
When LCD monitor is OFF ....... approx. 300 frames  
In playback mode (slideshow continuous playback time)  
approx. 110 min.  
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Using the Power Outlet  
If you use the AC adapter (sold separately: PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Europe, PDR-ACM1U  
for the UK) in a room with a power outlet, you can take photographs for an extended period of time. This also  
prevents failed photographs due to battery wear or failed transfer of data to a PC. For details on handling the AC  
adapter, be sure to read page 18.  
IMPORTANT  
Before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF. If the AC adapter is  
connected or disconnected with the power ON, camera settings may be reset (SET-UP Page 109,  
Manual Settings Page 58) or the camera may malfunction.  
Insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN  
5V terminal on the camera.  
DC IN 5V terminal  
Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power  
outlet.  
* The above AC adapter is US/Canada  
type. European and UK type AC  
adapters differ in shape.  
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Using the Power Outlet (continued)  
Memo  
When the AC adapter is connected after the batteries have been installed, the camera lens unit  
automatically retracts and the power turns off. Please turn on the power again to resume operation.  
Batteries can be installed while the AC adapter is connected. However, if the AC adapter is  
disconnected after the batteries have been loaded, the camera power is automatically turned off but  
the lens will remain extended. If this happens, please turn on the power to resume operation.  
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About SmartMedia™  
SmartMedia™” is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the cameras power  
is turned OFF, the images saved on the SmartMediawill not be erased. SmartMediacan be repeatedly  
erased and reused.  
SmartMediahaving the following storage capacity can be used on your camera.  
2MB /4MB/8MB/16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB (all 3.3 V types)  
You can also connect the PC card adapter and floppy disk adapter (Page 123) sold separately to transfer  
images to a PC.  
Notes on SmartMedia™  
Remove and insert SmartMediawith the cameras power turned off.  
Recorded data may be erased (destroyed) in the situations listed below. Note that Toshiba  
Corporation accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss (destruction) of recorded data in these  
situations:  
- When the SmartMediais used incorrectly by the user or a third party  
- When the SmartMediais exposed to static electricity or electrical noise  
- When the SmartMediais removed or the camera is turned off while recording data, erasing  
data, frame advance when images are being played back or during formatting of the  
SmartMedia.  
We recommend copying and saving important data onto another storage medium (floppy disk, hard  
disk, MO disk, etc.).  
Never remove the SmartMediaor turn the camera off while recording data or while erasing data  
(SmartMediaformatting). These actions might damage the SmartMedia.  
Use only the SmartMediaspecified for use with the PDR-M71. The use of other SmartMedia™  
could damage the camera.  
SmartMediais a precision electronic device. Do not bend, drop, or subject SmartMediato  
excessive shocks. Also, do not carry SmartMediain the pocket of trousers. This might subject the  
SmartMediato excessive force when you sit down, damaging the SmartMedia.  
Do not use or store SmartMediain environments likely to be affected by static electricity or  
electrical noise.  
Do not use or store SmartMediain very hot, humid or corrosive environments.  
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About SmartMedia(continued)  
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.  
If you are not using the camera for a long period of time, remove the SmartMediaand store it in a  
safe place.  
Inserting a SmartMediathat is charged with static electricity into your camera may cause it to  
malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera OFF and then ON again.  
The SmartMediamay feel warm when it is removed from the camera after the camera is used for a  
long time. This is normal and not a malfunction.  
The SmartMediahas a limited service life. If images can no longer be written or erased, buy a new  
SmartMedia.  
Use the index labels provided with the camera. If you attach a commercially available label, it may  
cause a malfunction when the SmartMediais loaded or removed.  
Loading SmartMedia™  
Press the POWER button to turn the power off.  
Turning the Power Off Page 38  
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About SmartMedia™ (continued)  
Slide the SmartMediaTM cover release knob in the  
1
2
direction of the arrow  
to open the cover  
.
2
2
The cover opens  
.
1
Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go  
with the SmartMedia™ electrodes (metal contacts)  
facing the rear of the camera.  
Firmly insert the SmartMediaTM as far as it can go.  
Electrodes  
Close the SmartMedia™ cover.  
Before you use a new SmartMedia™ for the first time, be sure to  
format the SmartMedia™ (Page 91).  
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About SmartMedia™ (continued)  
Removing SmartMedia™  
IMPORTANT  
• Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while data is being recorded to the  
SmartMedia™ (viewfinder LED is lit red). This might damage the SmartMedia™ or corrupt the data on  
the SmartMedia™.  
Press the POWER button to turn the power off.  
Turning the Power Off Page 38  
Slide the SmartMediaTM cover release knob in the  
1
2
direction of the arrow  
to open the cover  
.
2
2
The cover opens  
.
1
Push the SmartMediaTM in as far as it can go, and  
pull it out with your fingers.  
If you push SmartMediaTM once in as far as it can go, it will protrude  
slightly. Pull it out with your fingers.  
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About SmartMedia(continued)  
Close the SmartMediacover.  
Write Protection  
To prevent valuable data from being erased, 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.  
Write-protect  
area  
Sticker  
IMPORTANT  
The write protection may not function if the write-protect sticker becomes dirty. Use a soft dry cloth to  
wipe away any dirt. Once a sticker is peeled off, do not reuse it.  
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LCD Monitor Display (during photography)  
The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings.  
The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF.  
For details on the [  
] playback mode, see page 116.  
In [  
] mode  
Possible number of shots  
(at currently preset size and quality)  
Zoom state  
Mode dial setting  
Flash state  
Size  
Photography mode  
Quality  
Focus area  
(when shutter button is  
pressed down halfway)  
Self-timer photography  
Macro photography  
Date (year/month/day)  
Time  
Remaining battery power  
Slow shutter speed warning  
AE (automatic exposure setting)  
When AE is set : green  
When AE is not set : red  
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LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued)  
In [  
] mode  
Possible number of shots  
(at currently preset size and quality)  
Zoom state  
Photography mode  
Manual photograpy  
Flash state  
Size  
Quality  
Focus area  
(when shutter button is  
pressed down halfway)  
Self-timer photography  
Histogram*  
Macro photography  
Remaining battery power  
Slow shutter speed warning  
Exposure compensation  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
* Histogram  
A histogram is a graphic representation of the tones of the subject. The horizontal axis of the histogram  
shows the brightness (increasing brightness from left to right) and the vertical axis shows the number  
of pixels at each brightness level.  
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LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued)  
In [  
] mode  
Possible photographic time (seconds)  
(at currently preset size and quality)  
Zoom state  
Mode dial setting  
Size  
Quality  
Self-timer photography  
Macro photography  
Date (year/month/day)  
Time  
Remaining battery power  
Memo  
The size of the data to be recorded varies according to the amount of detail in the subject image. So,  
the number of images that can be photographed after an image is recorded sometimes doesnt  
decrease.  
The display is momentarily interrupted after recording an image or the mode is switched. This does  
not affect photography.  
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Turning the Power On/Off  
Turning the Power On  
Make sure that the SmartMediais correctly loaded. (Page 31)  
Press the POWER button to turn the power on.  
When the camera is turned on, set the mode dial to the desired  
mode.  
Before photography, make sure that the lens cap has been  
removed from the camera.  
PO  
WER  
In the photography modes ([  
extends from the camera body.  
], [  
] or [  
]), the lens  
When the camera is turned on, the Auto Power OFF function  
becomes operational.  
IMPORTANT  
If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about 1 minute), the power is turned  
off to preserve battery life. This is called Auto Power OFF. To return to the normal state, press the  
POWER button again.  
About the Auto Power OFF Function Additional Information, AUTO POWER OFF (page 110)”  
Turning the Power Off  
Press the POWER button to turn the power off.  
The power turns off.  
Attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera.  
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How to Hold Your Camera  
When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or shoulder strap from covering the  
lens, flash or flash sensor.  
Right  
Wrong  
Camera held with both hands with your arms  
firmly held against the sides of your chest  
Fingers held over the lens  
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How to Press the Shutter Button  
The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: halfway down and fully down. When pressed halfway down,  
AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are set. When pressed fully down, the camera takes a picture.  
1
Press the shutter button down halfway  
.
1
2
Press down  
halfway.  
AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) (Additional Information,  
Glossary) start to function.  
When AF or AE are locked, the beep tone (Page 111) sounds and the  
viewfinder LED turns green.  
Press down  
fully.  
2
Press the shutter button down fully  
The camera takes a picture.  
.
PO  
WER  
The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto  
the SmartMedia™.  
IMPORTANT  
• 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  
• The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is pressed down  
halfway until the image becomes focused.  
• To set the focus or exposure for a subject outside the center of the intended image, point the camera directly  
at the subject or desired exposure (lighting), press and hold the shutter button halfway. Now, with the shutter  
button still held halfway down, you can turn the direction of the camera and frame your image with the focus  
and exposure locked. Press the shutter button down fully to complete capturing of the image.  
• Moving the camera as you press the shutter button will result in a blurred image.  
• The PDR-M81 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-M81 may have difficulty  
focusing or not be able to focus at all for subjects and situations such as the following:  
-
-
-
-
Subjects moving at high speed  
Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body  
Extremely low contrast subjects  
Subjects that have low contrast and merge into  
the background (such as white walls or subjects  
dressed in the same color as the background)  
-
-
When the subject is distant and dark  
When there are objects in front of or behind the subject  
(such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree)  
Subjects with little reflection, such as hair or fur  
Subjects with no solidity, such as smoke or flames  
Subjects viewed through glass  
-
-
-
• If the image cannot be focused, the focus is automatically fixed to infinity. (When the flash is necessary  
at this time, it is simultaneously fixed to illuminate objects 1.5 meters (five feet) away. During macro  
photography, the flash is aligned with the wide position.)  
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Photography (Auto Photography)  
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.  
Loading the batteries ( Page 25) and the SmartMedia( Page 31) into the camera.  
Press the POWER button to turn the power on.  
Turning the Power On Page 38  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
Remove the lens cap beforehand.  
If not, an error message will be displayed. (129)  
Turn the LCD monitor OFF. ( Page 117)  
To reduce the amount of battery wear, we recommend turning the LCD monitor display OFF, and using  
the viewfinder to take photographs.  
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Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)  
Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture.  
If you use the viewfinder to take photographs, the photography  
range may differ from the actual image. In this case, use the LCD  
monitor for photography.  
1
Press the shutter button down halfway , and press  
1
2
Press down  
halfway.  
2
it down fully  
.
Pressing the shutter button down halfway adjusts the exposure,  
and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.  
If you shoot a still picture, when preview is set to ON (Page 77),  
the recorded image is displayed on screen for about two  
seconds.  
The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded  
onto the SmartMedia.  
Press down  
fully.  
P
O
W
E
R
Using the LCD Monitor  
Get ready to take the photograph.  
Loading the batteries (Page 25) and the SmartMedia(Page 31) into the camera.  
Press the POWER button to turn the power on.  
Turning the Power On Page 38  
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Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)  
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 115  
1
Press the shutter button down halfway , and press  
1
2
Press down  
halfway.  
2
it down fully  
.
Pressing the shutter button down halfway adjusts the exposure,  
and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.  
When the focus and exposure are correctly adjusted, the  
viewfinder lamp lights (green), and the AF icon turns green.  
If you shoot a still picture, when preview is set to ON (Page 77),  
the recorded image is displayed on screen for about two  
seconds.  
Press down  
fully.  
PO  
WER  
The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded  
onto the SmartMedia.  
Memo  
The LCD monitor sometimes displays bright, dark or colored spots at all times. This is not a  
malfunction. These spots do not appear in the photographed image.  
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Setting the Image Size and Quality  
Set the size (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be photographed.  
Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the remaining amount of space in the  
SmartMedia.  
Set the mode dial to [  
] or [  
].  
Press the image quality button to select the preset  
quality and size, while viewing the indication on the  
status display.  
To set the quality and size Page 112  
Pressing the image quality button switches the quality and size  
settings in the following order.  
Setting 1  
Setting 2  
Setting 3  
Default setting:  
Setting 1 :  
## (FULL ##)  
## (HALF ##)  
## (SMALL ##)  
Setting 2 :  
Setting 3 :  
When the above settings are made, they are displayed in the following order.  
##  
##  
##  
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Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued)  
<Quality> [###] FINE  
: 1/5 (JPEG) compression  
[###] NORMAL: 1/7.5 (JPEG) compression  
(still image)  
[###] BASIC : 1/15 (JPEG) compression  
The more stars there are, the better image quality becomes. Higher quality images,  
however, take up more memory space, reducing the number of images that can be taken  
or the possible photographic time.  
<Size>  
[
[
[
] FULL  
: 2048 x 1536 pixel (still image), 320 x 240 pixel (movie)  
] HALF : 1024 x 768 pixel (still image), 160 x 120 pixel (movie)  
] SMALL : 640 x 480 pixel (still image)  
The larger size improves the quality of the image. Higher quality images, however, take up  
more space, reducing the number of images that can be taken or the possible  
photographic time.  
Take the photograph.  
For details on how to take photographs Photograph  
Memo  
To make the image smaller, it is more effective to reduce the size first and then reduce image quality.  
After you have taken a photograph, you can reduce its size (Page 94) and quality (Page 96).  
The memory size of the image varies according to the subject.  
The compression ratio is given for reference only.  
In the movie mode, the quality and size setting changes in the following order, regardless of the  
image quality setting.  
FULL##  
FULL###  
HALF  
#
FULL  
#
HALF###  
HALF##  
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Taking Photographs in [  
] Mode (Auto Select mode)  
This mode enables automatic photography according to the photographic conditions. Photographs can be taken  
easily in this mode as the camera automatically makes the setting suitable to the conditions.  
The Auto Select mode has the following options. Choose the option to suit the image you want to photograph.  
For a detailed description of each option, refer to page 47 through page 51:  
... The camera automatically adjusts the focus and  
exposure settings.  
... To take portraits at night  
.... To take continuous shots of moving subjects  
The 16 shots that you take in this mode are  
saved as a single image.  
.... To take portraits  
... To take landscape shots  
... To take photographs of fast-moving subjects  
In the Auto Select mode, there are some settings that cannot be changed as the camera makes the  
settings automatically. These settings vary according to the mode.  
G Focus photography  
...... Can be set.  
G Exposure compensation  
...... Cannot be specified. (set automatically)  
G About flash photography  
................................................ Flash can be set as required in this mode.  
.................................................. Automatically fixed to red-eye auto  
................................................ Automatically fixed to slow synchro  
............................... Flash photography is not possible.  
G About burst photography  
...... Burst photography is not possible in these modes.  
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([  
] Mode)  
Set the appropriate scene mode from: [  
] landscape, [ ] sports, [  
] automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings, [  
] night, [ ] multi photography mode options.  
] portrait,  
[
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
Press ENTER.  
[
] is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([  
] Mode) (continued)  
Press  
to display option menu, press  
or  
to  
select options and press ENTER.  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press  
.
[
[
[
[
[
[
]
Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings Page 49  
] Portrait Page 49  
] Landscape Page 49  
] Sports Page 50  
] Night Page 50  
] 16-frame multi Page 51  
Options  
Press ENTER.  
The icon of the selected mode is displayed on the upper left side of the LCD monitor.  
The camera is ready to take photographs.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 41  
The camera takes the picture.  
Memo  
Optimum print effect for a selected scene is available by using a  
printer.  
compatible  
Additional Information, Glossary (page 134)  
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([  
] Mode) (continued)  
[
]
Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings  
The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings to take photographs.  
[
] Portrait  
Select this option to make people stand out with the background  
out-of-focus.  
[
] Landscape  
Select this option to take photographs of distant scenery or  
landscapes.  
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([  
] Mode) (continued)  
[
] Sports  
Select this option to take photographs of fast-moving subjects.  
[
] Night  
Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or  
night-time background.  
Memo  
When the Night mode is selected, the flash mode is fixed to  
Slow Synchro (the flash is fired at a slower shutter speed.)  
If you take a photograph with a dark background or at a dark  
place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter  
speed warning is displayed. (When the shutter is pressed  
halfway down, the viewfinder LED blinks green and the slow  
shutter speed mark [  
] is displayed in the LCD monitor.)  
To prevent distorted image, we recommend using a tripod to  
keep the camera stable.  
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([  
] Mode) (continued)  
[
] 16-frame multi  
This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.13 second intervals  
(7.5 frames/second). The 16 photographed images are saved as  
one image (FULL size: 2048 x 1536 pixels).  
This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving  
subjects.  
Memo  
Though zoom playback is not possible, playback of multi image pictures (Page 86) is possible.  
Digital zoom photography is not possible.  
Photographs cannot be taken at HALF size or SMALL size. When HALF size or SMALL size is set  
before you select multi photography, the setting is automatically changed to FULL size. When multi  
photography is canceled, the setting returns to HALF size or SMALL size.  
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Zoom Photography  
Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots up to 2.8 times the size or wide-angle photography depending  
on the distance up to the subject. You can also enlarge the center of the screen and take photographs in the  
digital zoom mode with the focal distance increased by a factor of 2.2.  
Set the mode dial to [  
] or [  
].  
Compose the picture using the Zoom switch key.  
Pressing the Zoom switch towards the Tzooms in on the  
subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.  
Pressing the Zoom switch towards the Wprovides a wider  
angle picture.  
Wide  
Tele  
The lens position moves according to the Zoom switch setting.  
Memo  
In movie mode, only the 2.2X digital zoom photography is possible.  
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Zoom Photography (continued)  
Digital Zoom Photography  
To set the digital zoom:  
1
2
3
4
5
Press the MENU button.  
Use  
Use  
or  
or  
to select [DIGITAL ZOOM] and press  
to select [APPROVED] and press ENTER.  
.
Press the MENU button.  
To activate digital zoom, press the Zoom switch completely towards the "T" and hold it until the  
image on the LCD expands.  
Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Page 40  
Memo  
• The digital zoom photography is canceled by pressing the  
button to turn the LCD monitor off. On  
the LCD monitor display off status, the digital zoom photography is not possible as well.  
• The digital zoom photography is not possible in the 16-frame multi mode.  
• The Zoom switch setting is automatically canceled by either turning the camera OFF or by activation  
of the Auto Power OFF function.  
• You can check the zoom status in the LCD monitor.  
Optical zoom  
1X to 2.8X  
Digital zoom  
• In movie mode, only the 2.2X digital zoom photography is possible.  
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Changing the Focus  
The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 10 cm (0.33 ft) (WIDE side  
setting) to 80 cm (2.62 ft).  
This camera cannot focus on subjects within 10 cm (0.33 ft) (WIDE side setting) to 80 cm (2.62 ft) unless in the  
macro photography mode. Though photographs can be taken even at a distance of about 80cm (2.62 ft) or more  
in the macro photography mode, it may take time for the camera to focus.  
In the macro photography mode, you can not turn the LCD monitor off.  
Set the mode dial to [  
] [  
] or [  
].  
Press the FOCUS button.  
When you press the FOCUS button, the focus modes are displayed  
in the following order on the LCD monitor.  
When 1mor 3mis set, the camera will focus on subjects in a  
distance of 1m (3.28 ft) or 3m (9.84 ft) to take photos.  
Press the FOCUS button repeatedly until the [  
] icon appears.  
Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.  
Using the LCD Monitor Page 42  
Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Page 40  
Memo  
Macro photography is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is  
activated.  
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Self-timer Photography  
When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically takes a picture after the preset time (2 or 10 seconds).  
Set the mode dial to [  
] [  
] or [  
].  
Press the self-timer button while viewing the  
status display area.  
When you press the self-timer button, the following are displayed in  
order on the LCD monitor.  
[
10s]  
[
2s]  
[No display] setting OFF  
10 seconds  
2 seconds  
Compose the picture.  
Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Page 40  
The self-timer LED lights red, and then flashes. The photograph is then taken after the preset time (2 or  
10 seconds).  
When photographs are taken using the LCD monitor, the count down is displayed.  
To cancel photography midway, press  
.
Memo  
Burst photography is not possible.  
In movie mode, press the shutter button down fully to stop recording.  
If this operation is not performed, photography is automatically stopped when the SmartMediaruns  
out of free space or when the size of a single picture has reached the maximum recordable size.  
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Photography Using the Flash  
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 used.  
The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 0.8 m (2.62 ft) to 3.0 m (9.84 ft) (WIDE side setting,  
ISO setting: [2X]).  
Set the mode dial to [  
] or [  
].  
In the [  
] mode, flash photography can be set when [  
] is selected.  
Press the flash button to set to the desired mode  
while viewing the LCD monitor or the status display.  
When you press the flash button, the available flash modes are  
displayed in the following order.  
The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD  
monitor or the status display.  
*
[
] Red-eye forced flash  
] Forced flash  
([ No display] Auto)  
[
[
] Suppressed flash  
* [No display] Auto can be set when [  
] mode.  
] is selected in the [  
] mode. It can not be set in the  
[
Compose the picture.  
Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Page 40  
When you are using the flash, the flash icons on the LCD monitor are displayed in yellow when the  
shutter button is pressed halfway down.  
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Photography Using the Flash (continued)  
[ No display ] Auto  
In this mode, the flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions. This mode is ideal for  
general photography where you are not trying to achieve any particular effect.  
[
] Red-Eye Forced Flash  
Use this mode to avoid the red-eye effect (Additional Information, Glossary) when photographing people in  
low-light conditions.  
Red-eye is reduced more effectively if the subject looks directly towards the camera. Effectiveness is also  
increased if the distance between the subject and camera is kept as short as possible.  
[
[
] Forced Flash  
In this mode, the flash always fires. Use the Forced Flash mode when the subject is backlit, or in artificial light  
(fluorescent lighting, etc.).  
The flash also fires during macro photography.  
] Suppressed Flash  
Use the Suppressed Flash mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the  
flash to have any effect, such as theater performances or indoor sporting events.  
Memo  
In [  
In [  
In [  
], [  
] or [  
] mode, flash photography is not possible.  
] mode, flash photography is fixed to red-eye auto.  
] mode, flash photography is fixed to slow synchro.  
In the flash photography mode, the flash always fires twice. A picture is taken at the second firing.  
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Manual Settings  
You can manually adjust settings such as exposure control, white balance, metering system, continuous  
photography mode, and take photographs at these settings. These are called Manual settings, which are saved  
even if the camera is turned off.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not remove or load the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is on. This  
might return the manual settings to their defaults. If this happens, manually set the conditions again.  
Set the mode dial to [  
The manual setting  
values are displayed  
on the left of the LCD  
monitor screen.  
].  
Press ENTER.  
The manual setting items are displayed.  
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Manual Settings (continued)  
Press  
or  
to select the setting item.  
Press  
to display option menu, press  
or  
to  
select options and press ENTER.  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press  
.
[EXP.] Exposure control Page 60  
[W.B.] White balance Page 60  
[A.E.] Metering system Page 61  
[S/C] Single, continuous or AEB photography mode Page 61  
Set values  
Press ENTER.  
The camera is ready to take photographs.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The camera takes the picture.  
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Manual Settings (continued)  
Exposure control (EXP.)  
[ PRG ] : Photography in program mode (default) (Page 62)  
[ Av ]  
[ Tv ]  
[ M ]  
: Photography in aperture-priority mode (Page 63)  
: Photography in shutter speed-priority mode (Page 65)  
: Photography in full manual mode (Page 67)  
White Balance (W.B.)  
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.  
[ AW ]  
: Automatic adjustment (default)  
: Photography outdoors  
: Photography in cloudy conditions  
: Photography in bluish fluorescent light  
: Photography in reddish fluorescent light  
: Photography in incandescent light  
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
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Manual Settings (continued)  
Metering system (A.E.)  
The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken.  
[
]
: Multi metering (default)  
The exposure is measured and calculated for the entire area of the screen.  
By dividing the entire area of the screen, the exposure level for each unit is calculated. A  
well balanced exposure can be obtained.  
[
]
: Spot metering  
The exposure is measured in a very small area at the center of the screen.  
It is possible to calculate the exposure of a subject without being affected by the  
surrounding environment.  
Single, continuous or AEB photography mode (S/C)  
[
[
]
]
: Photography in 1-shot mode (default)  
: Photography in burst mode (Page 72)  
[ AEB ]  
: Photography with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (Page 71)  
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Photography in the Program Mode  
The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of an  
object. This mode enables carefree photographing similarly to selecting [  
change the white balance and the metering system in program mode.  
] in [  
] mode. It is possible to  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings(page 58).  
Press  
Press  
or  
to select [ EXP. ].  
to display option menu, press  
or  
to  
select [ PRG ] and press ENTER.  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.  
Press ENTER.  
The camera is ready to take photographs.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down  
halfway, and press it down fully. Page 40  
The camera takes the picture.  
Memo  
Difference between [PRG] and [  
]
[ PRG ]  
[
]
Function  
Continuous photography  
Exposure Compensation  
AEB  
Spot metering  
White balance setting  
[PRG] and [  
] are the same as to  
O
O
O
O
O
×
×
×
×
×
combinations of the automatically  
determined shutter speeds and aperture  
values. However, their operation capability  
is different as shown in the right table.  
(
O
: possible X : not possible)  
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Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode  
In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutter  
speed according to the aperture.  
A small aperture value produces a portrait photo with an out-of-focus background. The smaller the aperture value,  
the more out-of-focus the background becomes.  
A large aperture value produces sharp images on both close objects and distant objects like landscapes. The  
larger the aperture value, the larger the area for sharp images.  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings(page 58).  
Press  
Press  
or  
to select [ EXP. ].  
to display option menu, press  
or  
to  
select [ Av ] and press ENTER.  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.  
Press ENTER.  
The camera is ready to take photographs.  
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Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode (continued)  
Press  
or  
to adjust the aperture value.  
The setting range is as follows:  
F8 / F6.8 / F5.6 / F4.8 / F4.0 / F3.4 / F2.9  
The aperture value and the shutter speed corresponding to that  
value are displayed on the LCD monitor. If the appropriate  
combination cannot be set even if the shutter speed is adjusted to  
its limit, the shutter speed is displayed in red. Photography,  
however, is possible in this state.  
Press to reduce aperture size. Press to increase aperture size.  
Note: The larger the F value, the smaller the aperture size become  
and vice versa.  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Exposure compensation (Page 69) using or , and manual  
setting (Page 58) or film speed setting (Page 78) using ENTER  
are also possible.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The camera takes the picture.  
Memo  
If the aperture value is set to F2.9 (maximum aperture size), the increased shutter speed is restricted  
to 1/750 second.  
The aperture value set differ to the actual value according to the position of the zoom lens.  
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Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode  
In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the  
aperture value according to the shutter speed.  
A fast shutter speed produces a photograph that looks as if a moving subject is still.  
A slow shutter speed produces as photograph that makes you feel that it is flowing.  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings(page 58).  
Press  
or  
to select [ EXP. ].  
Press  
to display option menu, press  
or  
to  
select [ Tv ] and press ENTER.  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.  
Press ENTER.  
The camera is ready to take photographs.  
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Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode (continued)  
Press  
or  
to adjust the shutter speed.  
The setting range is as follows:  
1/1000, 1/750, 1/500, 1/350, 1/250, 1/180, 1/125, 1/90,  
1/60, 1/45, 1/30, 1/20, 1/15, 1/10, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2,  
07, 1, 15, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15”  
The shutter speed and the aperture value corresponding to the  
shutter speed are displayed on the LCD monitor. If the appropriate  
combination cannot be set even if the aperture is adjusted to its  
limit, the aperture value is displayed in red. Photography, however,  
is possible in this state.  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Press to increase shutter speed. Press to decrease shutter speed.  
Exposure compensation (Page 69) using or , and manual setting (Page 58) or film speed  
setting (Page 78) using ENTER are also possible.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The camera takes the picture.  
Memo  
When the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or slower, photographs are taken as extended  
exposures ( Page 68).  
In AEB photography ( Page 71) or burst photography, the shutter speed cannot be set to 0.7 second or longer.  
If a mode other than [  
] suppressed flash mode is set in flash photography, the shutter speed is  
limited to between 1/2 second and 1/250 second.  
If the shutter speed is set to 1/350 second or less, the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/250  
second if the flash setting is changed to the [ ] forced flash mode or [  
] red-eye forced flash mode.  
If the [ ] forced flash or [ ] red-eye forced flash mode is set in flash photography when the  
shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or more, the shutter speed is automatically changed to  
1/2 second.  
If the shutter speed value is set to 1/1000 second, the aperture value is limited to between F8 and F3.4.  
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Photography in the Full Manual Mode  
Set the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking a photograph.  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings(page 58).  
Press  
or  
to select [ EXP. ].  
Press  
to display option menu, press  
or  
to  
select [ M ] and press ENTER.  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.  
Press ENTER.  
The camera is ready to take photographs.  
Pressing  
or  
to set the aperture value (Page 64), and pressing  
or  
to  
set the shutter speed value (Page 66) separately are also possible.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The camera takes the picture.  
Memo  
When pressing  
or  
in the full manual mode, the shutter speed is adjusted, but the exposure  
compensation setting is not possible. However the exposure value is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
When the exposure value is displayed in red, it shows over- or under-exposure.  
It is recommended that the shutter speed and the aperture value be adjusted to obtain the proper  
level of exposure.  
If the aperture value is set to F2.9 (increased aperture size), the shutter speed 1/1000 second is not  
available.  
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Extended 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 keep the camera stable and prevent distortion of images.  
Carry out steps 1 to 4 either in Photography in the Shutter speed-priority Mode  
(page 65) or in Photography in the Full Manual Mode(page 67).  
Press  
or  
in the [ Tv ] mode, or press  
or  
in  
the [ M ] mode to set the shutter speed to 0.7 second  
or longer.  
[
] is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The camera takes the picture at the set exposure time.  
During the exposure, the viewfinder LED turns orange.  
It takes about twice the set time to complete taking the photograph due to processing of the captured  
image.  
Memo  
Flash photography and burst photography are not possible.  
The image taken in the exposure photography mode may be blurred.  
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Exposure Compensation  
This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimum  
brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when the brightness between the subject and the  
background is not balanced or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the  
screen.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
Press or to adjust the exposure.  
The setting range is as follows. A larger value lightens the  
exposure,and a smaller value darkens the exposure.  
The value that you set is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Press to increase (brighten) exposure, and to decrease  
(darken) exposure.  
Exposure Setting Value  
(to side)  
(to + side)  
-2.0 / -1.5 / -1.0 / -0.5 / 0 (default) / +0.5 / +1.0 / +1.5 / +2.0  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large exposure value is set in dark  
photographic conditions.  
In this case, press the shutter button, and check the brightness in the preview image (photographed  
still image). (PREVIEW Page 77)  
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Exposure Compensation (continued)  
Effective Subjects and Set Values  
G Positive (+) Compensation  
Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper)  
Backlit portraits  
Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects  
Shots made up predominantly of sky  
G Negative () Compensation  
Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds  
Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper)  
Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage  
Memo  
When [ M ] is selected on the [ EXP. ] option menu, pressing  
or  
makes the shutter speed setting  
possible, but does not make the exposure compensation possible. However the exposure value is  
displayed on the LCD monitor.  
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Taking Shots With the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography)  
When it is difficult to determine the necessary exposure compensation, this mode will automatically set the  
camera to photograph three consecutive pictures in -0.5, 0, and +0.5 compensation.  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings(page 58).  
Press  
Press  
or  
to select [ S/C ].  
to display option menu, press  
or  
to  
select [ AEB ] and press ENTER.  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.  
Press ENTER.  
The camera is ready to take photographs.  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The camera will automatically take a picture in -0.5 compensation, 0 compensation, and +0.5  
compensation.  
Memo  
If burst photography is selected when the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or longer, the  
shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/2 second.  
The camera takes three consecutive pictures in the order of standard exposure, overexposure (+0.5)  
and underexposure (-0.5) compensation.  
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)  
In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.8 second intervals.  
The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuously is three photographs.  
Images are not recorded directly to SmartMediabut are stored temporarily within the buffer memory. After  
photography is finished, check the images and record the selected ones to SmartMedia.  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Manual Settings(page 58).  
Press  
or  
to select [ S/C ].  
Press  
select [  
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.  
to display option menu, press  
] and press ENTER.  
or  
to  
Press ENTER.  
[
] is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready for burst photography.  
If burst photography is set when the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or more in the [ Tv ]  
mode, the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/2 second.  
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued)  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
The maximum number of photography that can be taken continuously is three.  
If you release the shutter button before the camera captures three images, the camera will stop taking  
pictures at that point.  
After photography is finished, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON.  
Press  
or  
to verify the image.  
You will be allowed to choose which image to save before it is  
recorded to the SmartMedia™.  
The number of photographs stored in the memory is displayed at  
the bottom right of the screen, and the number in green is the  
image currently displayed.  
The green indication also moves as you move the image to be  
displayed.  
Use  
or  
to select the recording method.  
The camera is set to erase all images immediately after photography.  
[
[
[
]
]
]
: This setting is for saving and erasing the selected image.  
Press or to select the image, and press ENTER.  
The red mark appears under the selected image. To cancel selection of the image,  
press ENTER again.  
: This setting is for saving all images.  
Press ENTER.  
1
2
3
All images are selected, and all images with  
turns into a red  
.
This item cannot be selected if there is not enough space on the SmartMedia™.  
: This setting is for erasing all images.  
Press ENTER.  
to  
can be combined regardless of their order to set saving and erasing of images.  
1
3
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued)  
Use  
to select [  
] and press ENTER.  
The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs.  
Memo  
You can also carry out step 8 while verifying the image in step 7.  
Even if photography is terminated midway before capturing three images by releasing the shutter  
button, images already photographed can be saved and erased by the above method.  
The length of time to capture images varies according to the photographic conditions.  
Self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible.  
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Making Movies  
Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recorded.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down  
fully. Page 40  
Photography begins.  
The maximum photography time (seconds) appears on the LCD monitor and on the status display.  
To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again.  
If you do not do this, photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free space on the  
SmartMedia, or when the maximum size that a single movie can be recorded is reached. (Maximum  
photography time Page 124)  
Memo  
Flash photography is not possible.  
The image size displayed on the LCD monitor becomes FULL (320 x 240) or HALF (160 x 120). The  
movie made in FULL size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor, and that made in HALF size is  
displayed in the center of the screen.  
When making a movie, theres a risk of lens motor noises being recorded on the sound track.  
When making a movie, only digital zoom photography is available.  
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU)  
This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [  
modes.  
], [  
] or [  
] photography  
Set the mode dial to [  
], [  
] or [  
].  
Press the MENU button.  
The RECORDING MENU is displayed.  
Use  
or  
to select the desired item  
1
and press  
The options  
.
are displayed.  
2
Note: The image appearing through the lens will be  
displayed for [LCD ].  
PREVIEW Page 77  
COLOR Page 77  
ISO Page 78  
SHARPNESS Page 79  
CONTRAST Page 79  
* The above menu is the RECORDING  
MENU in the [ ] mode.  
DIGITAL ZOOM Page 79  
LCD  
Page 79  
2
Use  
or  
to select the desired setting from the tab menu , and press  
ENTER.  
This saves the settings, and returns the display to the RECORDING MENU.  
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)  
To quit the RECORDING MENU, press the MENU button.  
The camera is now ready to take photographs.  
PREVIEW  
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 to check the composition and brightness of the photographed image.  
Note, however, that detailed areas are sometimes lacking detail as the resolution of preview images is  
low. To check detailed areas and focus, check it in the [  
] playback mode ( Page 80).  
To cancel preview, press the shutter button halfway down again.  
The three images that you took are displayed for about two seconds each in the AEB photography  
mode ( Page 71)  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
: Do not display preview (default)  
: Display preview  
COLOR  
Set the color of the image to be photographed.  
[STANDARD]  
[VIVID]  
: Standard color (default)  
: Vivid color  
[MONOCHROME] : Black and white  
[SEPIA] : Sepia  
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)  
ISO [  
]
Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded.  
Warning: Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher settings.  
[NORMAL]  
[2X]  
[4X]  
: Equivalent to color ISO100  
: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200 (default)  
: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400  
In the [  
] mode:  
During [2X], the ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO200. During [4X], ISO will be  
automatically set between ISO100 and ISO400.  
ISO [  
]
Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded.  
Warning: Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher settings.  
[NORMAL]  
[2X]  
[4X]  
: Equivalent to color ISO100 (default)  
: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200  
: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400  
In the [  
] mode:  
During [2X], the ISO will be automatically set to ISO200. During [4X], ISO will be automatically set to  
ISO400.  
Memo  
In movie mode, ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO400 regardless of its setting.  
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)  
SHARPNESS  
Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded.  
[NORMAL]  
[SOFT]  
: Normal sharpness (default)  
: Soft effect  
[HARD]  
: Hard effect  
CONTRAST  
Sets the contrast of the image to be photographed.  
[NORMAL]  
[STRONG]  
[SOFT]  
: Automatic (standard) setting (default)  
: Strong contrast  
: Soft contrast  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
Enlarges the center of the screen and takes photographs with apparent effect that the focal distance is  
set to twice the distance.  
Zoom Photography Page 52  
[ON]  
[OFF]  
: Enables digital zoom photography. (default)  
: Disables digital zoom photography.  
LCD  
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image  
to be recorded.  
[5] to [+5]  
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 115  
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Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)  
Play back photographed still images one image at a time.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.  
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 115  
Changing the LCD monitor display Page 116  
Press  
or  
to move forward and reverse.  
to advance to next frame/  
to go back one frame  
Holding down or moves forward or reverse continuously.  
Press ENTER, nine images are displayed simultaneously.  
Thumbnail Display Page 83  
Memo  
It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
or  
during playback. (For details  
of folder  
Page 92)  
Pressing at the last image displays the first image, and pressing at the first image displays the  
last image.  
Images can be rotated by pressing  
or  
during playback.  
Pressing rotates an image counterclockwise, and pressing  
rotates it clockwise.  
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Playing Back Movies  
Play back movies that you have recorded. Audio can also be played back.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.  
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Page 115  
Changing the LCD monitor display Page 116  
Press  
Press  
or  
to select the movie to play back.  
.
Playback of the selected movie begins.  
The user can control playback as shown on the table of the next  
page by pressing various buttons during playback, a pause or  
stopping.  
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Playing Back Movies (continued)  
During pause  
1-frame feed  
During stopping  
During playback  
2x-speed playback  
Each press of  
feeds the image  
2x-speed playback is performed for  
by one frame.  
the duration that  
is held down.  
1-frame feed is continued for the  
duration that is held down.  
Reverse playback, 2x-speed playback  
Reverse 1-frame feed  
The press of  
starts a reverse  
Each press of  
feeds the image  
playback.  
in reverse by one frame.  
Playback becomes 2x-speed  
1-frame feed is continued for the  
reverse playback for the duration  
duration that  
is held down.  
that  
is held down.  
Canceling pause  
Pause  
Playback is paused.  
After pause is cancelled, playback  
resumes at the last state that was  
active before the pause.  
Play back  
Stop  
Playback returns to the start of the movie.  
Stop  
ENTER  
The display returns to thumbnail playback.  
Pressing the  
Zoom switch to T”  
Increases the volume.  
Pressing the  
Zoom switch to W”  
Decreases the volume.  
Memo  
The image size displayed on the LCD monitor becomes FULL (320 x 240) or HALF (160 x 120). The  
movies made in FULL size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor, and those made in HALF size is  
displayed in the center of the screen.  
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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 recorded in the SmartMedia. After you have  
displayed the thumbnail display, you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press ENTER.  
Nine images are displayed simultaneously.  
Use  
,
,
or  
to move the cursor to select the  
image to be displayed at regular size.  
The cursor selected image is displayed with green frame.  
Pressing the buttons continuously moves the cursor continuously.  
* In the thumbnail display mode,  
] icon is displayed for the  
movie data.  
Press ENTER.  
The selected image is displayed at its regular size.  
[
Memo  
It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
or  
during playback in the  
thumbnail display mode.  
About Folders Page 92  
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Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)  
Enlarges selected portions of images being played back at two levels. Images can be displayed enlarged when  
being played back one image at a time.  
Movies and images photographed in the multi mode ( Page 51) cannot be displayed using the zoom playback  
feature.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Use  
or  
to select the frame you want to enlarge.  
You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail playback ( Page 83).  
Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch. (Zoom  
switch Page 21)  
Pressing the Zoom switch to the Twill enlarge the image.  
To return to normal magnification, press the Zoom switch towards  
W.  
The image is displayed enlarged, and a white frame and green  
frame are displayed on the LCD monitor.  
The white frame indicates the entire image, while the green frame  
shows the location of the currently enlarged area.  
Current  
Entire image  
position of  
enlargement  
Use  
,
,
or  
to select the area to enlarge.  
Adjust the display area to enlarge while viewing the white and  
green frames.  
To return to the regular display, press ENTER.  
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Auto Playback (Slideshow)  
Automatically play back one image at a time in order. This feature is not supported in the movie mode.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the MENU button.  
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.  
Use  
or  
to select [SLIDE SHOW] and press  
.
The slideshow begins and [  
] is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
The next image is displayed every three seconds.  
To quit the slideshow, press ENTER.  
The LCD monitor displays the image when ENTER is pressed.  
The slideshow is repeated until ENTER is pressed.  
Memo  
The Auto Power OFF function does not operate during automatic playback.  
Auto playback is only available for images in the same folder.  
When movies are stored in the same folder, they are not played back during automatic playback.  
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Playback of Multi Image Pictures  
Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode in quick succession.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Use  
or  
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 83).  
Press the Zoom switch ( Page 21) towards Tto begin playback.  
Automatic playback begins.  
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Erasing Images (Erase Frame)  
Erases images one image at a time.  
Note: Images cannot be erased when they are protected ( Page 106) or the SmartMediais write-protected ( Page 34).  
Set the mode dial to [  
], [  
], [  
] or [  
].  
When [  
] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.  
When [  
When [  
] is selected, use  
or  
to select the image to be erased.  
], [  
] or [  
] is selected, only the last recorded image can be erased.  
Press the  
erase button.  
The erase icon is displayed at the left of the screen.  
Use  
or  
to select [  
], and press ENTER.  
This erases the image and returns to the previous mode.  
To cancel erasing of image data, select [  
] and press ENTER.  
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Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued)  
To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2.  
Memo  
When [PROTECTED] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection ( Page 108) or remove  
DPOF write-protection ( Page 102).  
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.  
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Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders)  
Erases selected folders and all contents currently recorded to the SmartMedialoaded on your camera. There  
are two ways of erasing images, by individual folders or by all folders.  
Note: Images cannot be erased when they are protected ( Page 106) or when the SmartMediais write-  
protected ( Page 34).  
The folder to be erased differs according to the position of the mode dial.  
[
[
]
], [  
: Folder of images currently being played back  
] : Folder of images currently being photographed  
] or [  
About Folders Page 92  
Set the mode dial to [  
], [  
], [  
] or [  
].  
Set the mode dial to the type of folder you want to erase.  
When [  
] 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 icon is displayed at the left of the screen.  
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Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) (continued)  
Use  
or  
to select [  
] or [  
] and press  
ENTER.  
[
[
] : Erases images in the currently selected folder and folders.  
] : Erases all folders recorded on the SmartMedia.  
The images or folders are erased, and the camera returns to the  
respective mode.  
To cancel erasing of image data, select [  
] and press ENTER.  
When [ ] is selected, [NO IMAGE] is displayed after all folders  
have been erased (unless the SmartMediacontains protected  
images).  
Memo  
When all images in a folder are erased, that folder itself is also erased.  
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Formatting the SmartMedia™  
Formatting erases all images and reformats the SmartMedialoaded in your camera. Protected images ( Page  
106) are also erased. SmartMediacannot be formatted if it is write-protected ( Page 34).  
IMPORTANT  
The SmartMediamust be formatted on the camera before use.  
Set the mode dial to [  
], [  
], [  
] or [  
].  
When [  
] 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 icon is displayed at the left of the screen.  
Use  
or  
to select [ ], and press ENTER.  
To cancel formatting, select [  
] and press ENTER.  
To reset the image number, use  
[EXECUTE], and press ENTER.  
or  
to select  
To cancel resetting of image numbers, select [CANCEL].  
Memo  
SmartMedia must be formatted before using for the first time. Also, it is recommended to periodically  
reformat the SmartMedia card to remove any miscellaneous files and ensure maximum storage  
capacity.  
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About Folders  
When playing back the photographed images (still images and movies), you can select any image in any folder  
as you like by the folder button.  
How to select the folder  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the folder button.  
The FOLDER menu is displayed.  
Use  
or  
to select desired folder and press  
ENTER.  
The folder is selected.  
When more than 6 folders exist, move the cursor by  
or  
to the  
[
] mark under of the list of folder numbers. The next page  
appears. Select a desired folder by moving the cursor in the same  
manner.  
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About Folders (continued)  
Memo  
When taking photographs, it is not possible to select a folder for recording images. Pressing the  
folder button will create a new folder. The subsequently photographed images are recorded in that  
new folder.  
When a new folder is created, the frame No. is assigned from 0001.  
To play back images photographed by another camera  
- Proper playback may not be possible for some image size.  
- Images cannot be played back unless the file name and folder name are set correctly.  
It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
of folder Page 92)  
or  
during playback. (For details  
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize)  
Changes FULL size (2048 x 1536 pixels) images to HALF size (1024 x 768 pixels), and further to SMALL size (640  
x 480 pixels), and overwrites an old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called resizingin this  
manual.  
Resizing a previously saved image when the SmartMediahas run out of storage space during photography  
increases space on SmartMediaso that you can continue taking photographs.  
The following images cannot be resized:  
SMALL size images  
Images taken with another camera  
Images taken in the multi photography mode  
Protected images ( Page 106)  
Movies  
Images cannot be resized when the SmartMediais write-protected.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the MENU button.  
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.  
Memo  
It is possible to reduce the size of an image. It is not possible to increase the size of an image, or to  
restore size after it has been decreased.  
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued)  
Use  
or  
to select [RESIZE] and press  
.
The RESIZE menu is displayed.  
If there are no images that can be resized, or if a movie folder is  
selected, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to  
the PLAYBACK MENU.  
Use  
or  
to select the image and press ENTER to  
set image size.  
The current image size is displayed under the image.  
Each press of ENTER changes the icons as follows:  
[
] ..... HALF size  
[
] ...... SMALL size  
For details of image size ( Page 44)  
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.  
If you want to resize two or more images, repeat the procedure for  
the necessary number of images.  
When the Zoom switch is pressed toward Tduring image selection, the image is displayed to fit the entire  
screen. To redisplay the original image, move the Zoom switch towards the W. (Zoom switch Page 21)  
Use  
or  
to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.  
The screen indicating that the image is being resized appears.  
To quit resizing, select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.  
When resizing ends, the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.  
To quit the PLAYBACK MENU, press the MENU button.  
Memo  
It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
or  
during playback.  
About Folders Page 92  
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Compressing Images (Quality)  
Compresses images down to half of their size or more, and overwrites an old size image with a newly  
compressed image.  
Compressing a previously saved image when the SmartMediahas run out of storage space during  
photography increases space on SmartMediaso that you can continue taking photographs.  
The following images cannot be compressed:  
[#] (BASIC) image quality images  
Images taken with another camera  
Protected images ( Page 106)  
Movies  
Images cannot be compressed either when the SmartMediais write-protected.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the MENU button.  
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.  
Memo  
It is possible to compress an image and decrease quality. It is not possible to uncompress an image  
to increase quality, or to restore an image after it has been compressed.  
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Compressing Images (Quality) (continued)  
Use  
or  
to select [QUALITY], and press  
.
The SET-UP menu is displayed.  
If there are no images that can be compressed, or if a movie  
folder is selected, a message appears on screen and the  
screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.  
Use  
or  
to select the image, and press ENTER to  
set the compression ratio.  
The current compression ratio (quality) is displayed under the  
image.  
Each press of ENTER changes the number of stars as follows:  
##  
[NORMAL]  
[BASIC]  
#
Details of compression ratio Page 44  
If you want to compress two or more images, repeat the procedure  
for the necessary number of images.  
When the Zoom switch is pressed toward Tduring image selection, the image is displayed to fit the entire  
screen. To redisplay the original image, move the Zoom switch towards the W. (Zoom switch Page 21)  
Memo  
It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
About Folders Page 92  
or  
during playback.  
Use  
or  
to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.  
The screen indicating that the image is being compressed appears.  
To quit compression, select [CANCEL] and press ENTER..  
When compression ends, the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.  
To quit the PLAYBACK MENU, press the MENU button.  
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Copying Images  
Copies images stored on the SmartMedia. This feature is useful when you want to copy an image from one  
SmartMediato another.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the MENU button.  
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.  
Use  
or  
to select [COPY], and press  
.
The COPY menu is displayed.  
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Copying Images (continued)  
Use  
or  
to select the desired image, and press  
ENTER.  
This selects the image to be copied, and [ ] is displayed under  
the image.  
To cancel a selection, press ENTER 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. The amount of memory  
space consumed is indicated in green.  
When the Zoom switch is pressed toward “T” during image selection, the image is displayed to fit the entire  
screen. To redisplay the original image, move the Zoom switch towards the “W”. (Zoom switch Page 21)  
Memo  
• It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
About Folders Page 92  
or  
during playback.  
Use  
or  
to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.  
The screen indicating that the image is being read appears.  
Load the SmartMedia™ for copying the image to.  
The message [EXCHANGE CARD] is displayed.  
1
Remove the SmartMedia™.  
Replace it with another SmartMedia™.  
2
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Copying Images (continued)  
Use  
or  
to select [OK], and press ENTER.  
The screen indicating that the image is being copied appears.  
To quit copying, select [CANCEL], and press ENTER.  
If the SmartMediahas insufficient memory space, [CARD FULL] appears on the screen. Replace the  
SmartMediawith another one.  
When copying is completed, the above screen is displayed.  
When this screen is displayed, you can replace the SmartMediawith the original one. The camera  
need not be turned off for this operation.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not remove the SmartMediaor turn the camera off while images are being copied until  
EXCHANGE CARD appears on the screen. This might damage the SmartMedia.  
Press ENTER.  
The screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.  
To quit the PLAYBACK MENU, press the MENU button.  
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Copy Images (continued)  
The image No. for copying  
When images are copied, the frame No. is not copied. The frame No. becomes:  
Still images:  
When the SmartMediaat the copy destination contains the folder [xxxTOSHI], a  
folder having the largest number of xxxincremented by 1 is created.  
Example: When there are folders [101TOSHI] and [102TOSHI], the folder  
[103TOSHI] is created.  
When there is no [xxx TOSHI] folder, a new folder is created.  
In each case, the frame No. is assigned from 0001.  
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Print Information  
The number of prints or the image date can be set in a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) file for images to be  
printed (developed). ( Additional Information, Glossary.) This feature applies to still images only. Printing can be  
done easily if you just take the SmartMediacontaining the images and DPOF file to the photo lab.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
Press the MENU button.  
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.  
Press  
or  
or  
to select [DPOF] and press  
.
Press  
to select [SELECT IMAGE], and press  
ENTER.  
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Print Information (continued)  
Press  
or  
to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press  
ENTER.  
[SELECT] : Sets one image at a time.  
[ALL] : Sets all images at once.  
Set the number of prints and date.  
Press  
or  
to select the image, and press  
or  
1
to set the number of copies.  
Up to 99 copies can be set for a single image.  
When the Zoom switch is pressed toward “T” during  
image selection, the image is displayed to fit the entire  
screen. To redisplay the original image, move the Zoom  
switch towards the “W”. (Zoom switch Page 21)  
When you have finished this setting, press ENTER.  
The DATE screen is displayed.  
The date of the image can be printed in the lower right corner of  
the picture.  
2
3
Press  
or  
to select [YES] or [NO], and press ENTER.  
If you want to print the date, select [YES] and press ENTER.  
If you do not want to print the date, select [NO] and press ENTER.  
The message “CREATE DPOF FILE?” is displayed.  
Memo  
• It is possible to play back any images in any folders by  
pressing or during playback.  
About Folders Page 92  
• The date printed in the picture will depend on the date set into  
the camera. For the correct date to be printed onto the picture,  
please check the date set into your camera before the image is  
photographed. (To correctly set the time and date Page111)  
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Print Information (continued)  
Press  
or  
to select [EXECUTE], and press  
ENTER.  
The DPOF information file is created, and the screen returns to the  
initial display when the operation ends.  
To continue setting, select [CHANGE SETTINGS]. To quit setting  
without creating a DPOF file, select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.  
To end setting, press  
press ENTER.  
or  
to select [END], and  
To cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step 9.  
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Print Information (continued)  
Select the desired operation.  
[CONFIRM]: Press this to confirm the settings.  
Press  
or  
to select [CONFIRM], and press ENTER.  
1
2
3
After confirming the settings, press ENTER.  
Select [END] and press ENTER.  
[CLEAR ALL]: Press this button to clear all settings.  
Press  
or  
to select [CLEAR ALL], and press ENTER.  
1
2
To clear all settings, select [EXECUTE] and press ENTER.  
To cancel [CLEAR ALL], select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.  
To remove the write-protection, select [YES] and press ENTER.  
Select [END] and press ENTER.  
3
4
Memo  
When the SmartMediaalready contains a DPOF information file, the message RECREATE DPOF  
FILE?is sometimes displayed. Note that if you select [YES], the file is overwritten, and the  
information of the existing DPOF information file is erased. The same also applies when the DPOF  
information file is overwritten on a personal computer and values not supported by this camera were  
set.  
Images set in the DPOF format are automatically protected. Write-protection cannot be removed by  
regular methods ( Page 108)  
You can specify up to 99 prints or up to 999 frames in a single SmartMedia. The maximum number  
of prints you can specify in a single SmartMediais limited to 10000.  
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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.  
Press the MENU button.  
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.  
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Protecting Images (continued)  
Use  
or  
to select [PROTECT] and press  
.
The PROTECT menu is displayed.  
Use  
or  
to select the desired image to protect,  
and press ENTER.  
This fixes the image to be protected, and [  
] is displayed under the image.  
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.  
To write-protect two or more images, repeat this procedure for the  
necessary number of images.  
When the Zoom switch is pressed toward Tduring image selection, the  
image is displayed to fit the entire screen. To redisplay the original image,  
move the Zoom switch towards the W. (Zoom switch Page 21)  
Memo  
It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
or  
during playback.  
(For details of folder  
Page 92)  
Use  
or  
to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.  
To quit write-protection, select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.  
When write-protection ends, the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.  
To quit the PLAYBACK MENU, press the MENU button.  
Memo  
When the PROTECT setup screen is displayed again, [  
] is displayed under protected images.  
To cancel write-protection for an image, write-protection is simultaneously canceled if set at step 4.  
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Protecting Images (continued)  
Removing the Protection  
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in Protecting An Image”  
(
Page 106).  
Use  
or  
to select the image to unprotect, and  
press ENTER.  
This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, and  
[
] under the image changes to [  
].  
To unprotect an image, press ENTER again.  
To remove the protection from two or more images, repeat this  
procedure for the necessary number of images.  
Memo  
It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing  
or  
during playback.  
About Folders Page 92  
Carry out step 5 in Protecting An Image( Page 107).  
Memo  
To write-protect another image, write-protection can be simultaneously carried out if set at step 2.  
[ ] is displayed for images that are specified in the DPOF format, and write-protection cannot be  
removed. To remove write-protection, cancel the DPOF format setting ( Page 102.)  
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Basic Settings ( mode)  
This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image-related settings.  
This is called setup. The following items can be changed in the SET-UP mode:  
AUTO POWER OFF/SOUND/TIME & DATE/OSD LANGUAGE/VIDEO OUT/QUALITY/SYSTEM INFO.  
The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF.  
Set the mode dial to [  
The SETUP MENU appears.  
].  
Use  
or  
to select the item you want to set.  
AUTO POWER OFF Selects the time for automatic power off  
(P. 110)  
SOUND Turns on and off the sound (P. 111)  
TIME & DATE Setting the Time and Date (P. 111)  
OSD LANGUAGE Selecting the Monitor Display Language  
(P. 112)  
VIDEO OUT Setting Video Output (P. 112)  
QUALITY Setting image quality and size (P. 112)  
SYSTEM INFO. Returning Settings to the Defaults (P. 114)  
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Basic Settings (  
mode) (continued)  
Press  
.
The tab menu is displayed.  
How to set the time ( Page 114)  
Use  
or  
to change the setting in the tab menu,  
and press ENTER.  
To cancel changing of settings, press  
.
To quit the SETUP MENU, change the mode dial setting.  
AUTO POWER 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. This is  
called the Auto Power OFF. This setting allows you to set the time when the camera turns off  
automatically. This function is not activated during automatic playback ( Page 85) or in the [ ] PC  
mode.  
To return to the normal state after the Auto Power OFF has been executed, press the POWER button  
to turn the power on again.  
[1 MINUTE] (default)  
[2 MINUTES]  
[3 MINUTES]  
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Basic Settings (  
mode) (continued)  
SOUND  
Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone.  
[ON]  
[OFF]  
: Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation. (default)  
: Does not sound the beep tone in any state.  
TIME & DATE  
Sets the date and time.  
Seconds cannot be set.  
Using  
and use  
Pressing  
or  
or  
to select the item you want to set,  
to set the value for each item.  
advances the selection in the following order:  
YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
Hour  
Minute  
OK CANCEL  
Select [OK] and press ENTER.  
To quit setting, select the [CANCEL] button and press ENTER.  
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Basic Settings (  
mode) (continued)  
OSD LANGUAGE  
Set the display language of menus displayed on the LCD monitor.  
[English]  
: English (default)  
: Japanese  
[
]
All descriptions in this Instruction Manual are for when the display language is set to [ENGLISH].  
VIDEO OUT  
Sets the video output system according to the country in which your camera is used.  
[NTSC]  
[PAL]  
: NTSC system ( Additional Information, Glossary)  
: PAL system ( Additional Information, Glossary)  
The default setting is different depending on the destination country/area.  
QUALITY  
The default size and quality of the image can be reset to the desired combination.  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 in Basic Photographic  
Settings (  
mode)(page 109). Select [QUALITY]  
on the SETUP MENU and press  
The QUALITY menu is displayed.  
.
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Basic Settings (  
mode) (continued)  
Press  
set, and press  
The SIZE item is reversely displayed in white.  
or  
to select the number you desired to  
or ENTER.  
Press  
press  
or  
to select the size you desired, and  
or ENTER.  
The QUALITY item is reversely displayed in white.  
Press  
or  
to select the quality you desired, and press  
or ENTER.  
The display returns to the Step 2 screen.  
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Basic Settings (  
mode) (continued)  
SYSTEM INFO.  
Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SETUP MENU to the original factory settings.  
TIME&DATE, OSD LANGUAGE will not be reset.  
Carry out steps 1 to 2 on page 109.  
Select [SYSTEM INFO.] on the SETUP MENU and  
press  
.
The SYSTEM INFO. menu is displayed.  
Press  
or  
to select the item you desired to set,  
and press ENTER.  
[FIRMWARE VER.] : Displays the firmware version of this camera.  
[CARD INFO.]  
[RESET]  
: Displays the SmartMediaTM information.  
: Returns settings to their defaults.  
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness  
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 RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.  
You can set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus.  
Use  
or  
to select [LCD  
] and press  
.
The image and the LCD menu are displayed.  
Use  
Press  
or  
to adjust the brightness.  
to darken () the LCD monitor, or  
to lighten (+) the LCD  
monitor.  
The LCD monitor can be adjusted within the range [5] to [+5].  
(Default is 0.)  
Press ENTER.  
This returns the camera to the previous mode.  
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Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Playback Mode)  
This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. You can switch the  
display to show a list of detailed information (size, compression ratio, shutter speed, aperture, etc.) or you can  
display histograms, etc.  
Set the mode dial to [  
].  
Press  
or  
to select the image.  
Press the  
Each press of the  
format as follows:  
display/info button.  
display/info button switches the display  
Detailed  
information  
Standard  
Histogram  
Image only  
<Standard>  
<Detailed information>  
<Histogram>  
<Image only>  
Memo  
• When playing back movie images, switching is between standard and image only.  
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Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Photography Mode)  
This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs.  
Set the mode dial to [  
], [  
] or [  
].  
Press the  
Each press of the  
format as follows:  
display/info button.  
display/info button switches the display  
OSD full display  
OSD display off  
LCD monitor off  
<LCD monitor off>  
<OSD full display>  
<OSD display off>  
Memo  
When any button is pressed while OSD display is off, the monitor displays the alteration on the screen  
for two seconds.  
When the LCD monitor is off, the digital zoom function is forcibly canceled.  
In the movie mode or macro photography mode, the LCD monitor can not be turned off.  
When the LCD monitor is off, any setting for manual, exposure compensation, aperture value, shutter  
speed value or focus is not possible.  
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Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED  
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.  
Viewfinder LED  
Viewfinder LED  
Meaning  
] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half  
Color  
State  
[
], [  
] or [  
] Standby mode  
], [ ] or [  
down.  
ON  
Green  
[
[
Flashing  
ON  
] Self-timer in operation at a handshake alarm  
.
[Power ON] Writing to SmartMediain progress  
Photographs can be taken, however, do not turn the power OFF.  
Red  
[
] Accessing of SmartMediain progress  
Flashing  
[
], [  
] When the image is not in focus.  
Processing image  
Charging of flash in progress  
(Photos cannot be taken at this moment.)  
ON  
Orange  
Flashing  
Hardware malfunction  
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Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV  
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.  
Connect the plug of the AV cable (provided) to the  
PC/AV terminal on the camera.  
PC/AV terminal  
Connect the plug of the AV cable to the video input terminal on the TV.  
Memo  
Switch to the video output system, NTSC or PAL, according to the TV or country in which your camera  
is used.  
For details on how to switch the system  
Page 112  
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Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued)  
Take photographs or play them back.  
Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor.  
How to take photographs Page 41  
How to play back images Page 80  
Memo  
The image before the photograph is taken is slightly less clear than playback images. (This is  
because television displays images at a lower resolution.)  
The display unit varies according to the output system.  
With the NTSC system, images can be displayed simultaneously on the LCD monitor and TV during  
photography and playback.  
With the PAL system, images cannot be displayed simultaneously. When a cable is connected, only  
TV display is available.  
With the PAL system, images are played back with a black frame surrounded.  
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Transferring Images to a PC  
You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and USB cable.  
Images recorded on SmartMediacan also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately)  
or floppy disk adapter (sold separately). ( Page 122)  
To transfer images to a PC, software must be installed and special cables connected.  
For details, refer to the Users Guides for your PC and the Software Manual.  
Using SmartMediaon a PC  
When you use SmartMedia, do not change or erase folders or file names (image data) on the  
SmartMedia. Doing so might prevent the SmartMediafrom being used on the camera.  
Format the SmartMediaonly on your camera.  
To edit image data, copy the image data to hard disk on the PC, and edit the copied image data.  
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Separately Sold Accessories  
The following items are also available as separately sold items.  
Relationship between your camera and accessories Connecting to Other Devices (page 123)  
For details on these accessories, refer to the Instruction Manual for the accessory you are using. (information  
current as of March 2000)  
G SmartMedia(3.3 V)  
16MB (SM-M1600D)/32MB (SM-M3200D)/64MB (SM-M6400D)/128M (SM-M1280D)  
G Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath)  
This adapter allows SmartMediato be used as 3.5" floppy disk.  
This adapter is inserted into the floppy disk drive on your PC, allowing  
images recorded on the SmartMediato be transferred to the PC.  
G AC Adapter  
For the US/Canada: PDR-ACM1A  
For Europe: PDR-ACM1E  
For the UK: PDR-ACM1U  
For details, refer to the specifications of AC adapter Page 127.  
PDR-ACM1A  
(for the US and Canada)  
PDR-ACM1E  
(for European Continent)  
PDR-ACM1U  
(for the UK)  
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Connecting to Other Devices  
PC card adapter  
SmartMedia™  
Floppy disk adapter  
Printer  
PC  
USB cable  
(provided)  
Software application  
(CD-ROM) (provided)  
(PC/AV)  
AV cable  
(DC IN 5V)  
(provided)  
PDR-M71  
AC adapter  
(sold separately)  
TV monitor  
Plug socket  
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Specifications  
Camera Body  
Recording medium  
Compression system  
Image file format  
SmartMedia(3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64/128MB compatible  
JPEG-compliant  
Exif Ver. 2.1-compliant  
Quality  
Mode  
Compression Image  
<Still Image Mode  
Number of frames  
FULL size:  
2048 x 1536 pixels  
HALF size:  
1024 x768 pixels  
SMALL size  
640 x 480 pixels  
File Size (max.)  
128MB  
8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB  
Ratio  
Size  
6
27  
41  
9
26  
110  
166  
39  
106  
444  
666  
159  
666  
999  
319  
FULL approx.1.2MB  
HALF approx.300KB  
SMALL approx.200KB  
FULL approx.800KB  
13  
55  
82  
53  
FINE  
###  
1/5  
221  
332  
79  
19  
NORMAL  
##  
1/7.5  
1/15  
HALF approx.200KB 41  
62  
82  
124  
39  
166  
249  
79  
332  
499  
159  
SMALL approx.100KB  
FULL approx.400KB 19  
HALF approx.100KB 82  
BASIC  
#
165  
332  
498  
665 1332  
998 1998  
SMALL approx.60KB 124 248  
Quality  
Mode  
Compression  
Ratio  
Image  
Size  
Photography Time (secs)  
(max.)  
<Movie Image Mode>  
Standard movie  
photography time  
FULL size:  
320 x 240 pixels  
HALF size:  
Frame Size  
1/10  
1/7  
1/14  
1/10  
1/19  
1/14  
FULL  
HALF  
FULL  
HALF  
FULL  
HALF  
16KB  
6KB  
11KB  
4.5KB  
8KB  
30  
90  
45  
120  
60  
FINE  
###  
NORMAL  
##  
160 x 120 pixels  
BASIC  
#
180  
3KB  
Conversion rules  
DCF Ver. 1.0-compliant  
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Specifications (continued)  
Pickup elements  
1/1.8CCD sensor (total number of pixels: approx. 3.37 million, effective  
pixel: approx. 3.0 million)  
Sensitivity  
Lens  
Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400  
2.8X optical zoom lens F2.9 F4.8  
Focal length  
f=7.25 mm 20.3 mm (equivalent to 35 mm 98 mm on a 35 mm  
camera)  
Viewfinder  
Auto-focus  
Real image type zoom finder  
TTL system AF, focus adjusting range: approximately 0.10 m (0.33 ft) to  
infinity (WIDE side setting)  
Detection system: Contrast detection system (frame rate during  
detection: 30 Hz)  
Metering system  
Control system  
Spot metering, multi metering  
Program AE , aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE  
Exposure  
Control  
Exposure compensation 2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 0.5 EV increments)  
F2.9 to F8 automatic selection, manual selection possible  
Aperture  
1/2 to 1/1,000 sec. (electronic shutter and mechanical shutter)  
Maximum 15 sec. for extended exposure photography  
Auto selected  
Shutter speed  
White balance  
Manual setting possible (5 modes)  
Approx. 80 cm (31) to infinity  
Standard  
Macro  
Focal range  
Self-Timer  
Approx. 10 cm (4) to infinity (WIDE side setting)  
Approx. 25 cm (10) to infinity (TELE side setting)  
2 seconds/10 seconds selectable  
Auto, Red-eye reduction forced flash, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash  
Approx. 0.8 m (2.6 ft) 3.0 m (9.8 ft) (WIDE side setting,  
Modes  
Effective range  
Built-in  
flash  
[2X]  
ISO setting:  
)
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Specifications (continued)  
Date/Time  
Simultaneously recorded to image data (Exif file format)  
Automatic calendar function  
LCD monitor (*1)  
Automatically adjusted until the year 2030  
1.5" low-temperature polysilicon TFT (117,600 pixels)  
DC IN 5V terminal DC 5 V  
PC/AV terminal  
I/O terminal  
Selectable Audio/Video cable or USB cable connections.  
4 x AA (Alkaline, Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium) battery  
or AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A) (sold separately)  
+5°C (+41°F) to +40°C (+104°F) (during operation)/20°C (4°F) to  
+60°C (+140°F) (during storage)  
Power supply  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Operating  
conditions  
30 to 80% (during operation) no condensation  
Camera dimensions  
107 mm (4.2) (W) x 71 mm (2.8) (H) x 47 mm (1.8) (D)  
(excluding protrusions)  
Weight  
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz) (excluding accessories, battery and SmartMedia)  
*1  
The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology.  
Though fine spots may appear on the LCD monitor, this is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor can be used  
as it is.  
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Specifications (continued)  
AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A)  
Power supply  
AC120V 50/60Hz  
Rated Input Capacity  
Rated Output  
18VA  
DC5V 1.5A  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions  
0°C (+32°F) ~ +40°C (+104°F)  
10°C (+14°F) ~ +70°C (158°F)  
48 mm (1-8/9) (W) x 26 mm (1-1/4) (H) x 70 mm (2-3/4) (D)  
Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz)  
Weight  
Connector Cable Length  
Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft)  
AC adapter (PDR-ACM1E)  
Power supply  
AC230V 50Hz  
Rated Input Capacity  
Rated Output  
120 mA  
DC5.0V 1.5A  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions  
0°C ~ +40°C  
10°C ~ +70°C  
49.5 mm (1.9) (W) x 66.5 mm (2.6) (H) x 76 mm (3.0) (D)  
Weight  
Approx. 130 g (4.5 oz)  
Connector Cable Length  
Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft)  
AC adapter (PDR-ACM1U)  
Power supply  
AC230V 50Hz  
Rated Input Capacity  
Rated Output  
120 mA  
DC5.0V 1.5A  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions  
0°C ~ +40°C  
10°C ~ +70°C  
49.5 mm (1.9) (W) x 60.5 mm (2.4) (H) x 76 mm (3.0) (D)  
Weight  
Approx. 130 g (4.5 oz)  
Connector Cable Length  
Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft)  
These specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor  
The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.  
Display  
Meaning  
LCD monitor  
Status display  
Batteries are partially used.  
Battery power is nearing exhaustion.  
Batteries are completely exhausted. Camera  
will not turn on.  
CARD ERROR  
Flashing  
The SmartMediais damaged.  
An unsupported SmartMediais loaded.  
The SmartMediacover is open.  
No more space on the SmartMedia.  
Recording is not possible.  
CARD LID OPEN  
CARD FULL  
–––  
Display 0  
NO CARD  
–––  
No SmartMediais loaded  
SmartMediais loaded incorrectly  
The SmartMediais not initialized.  
The SmartMediaformat is incorrect.  
The SmartMediais not formatted (initialized).  
The SmartMediaformat is incorrect.  
The frame number has reached 999-9999.  
The image is write-protected.  
CARD ISNT FORMATED  
FORMAT CARD?  
–––  
–––  
FRAME NUMBER FULL  
PROTECTED  
NO IMAGE  
–––  
–––  
–––  
The image to apply the resize, quality or other  
function does not exist.  
CARD FULL  
–––  
–––  
–––  
There is not enough space on the  
SmartMediato copy image data to.  
The format of the SmartMediato copy image  
data to is incorrect.  
FORMAT ERROR  
CARD PROTECTED  
The SmartMediais write-protected.  
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Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor (continued)  
Display  
Meaning  
LCD monitor  
Status display  
FOLDER ERROR  
–––  
–––  
There are no free folders on the SmartMedia™  
to copy image data to.  
There is a parameter that is not supported in  
the DPOF setting file.  
RECREATE DPOF FILE?  
CLOSE THE CARD LID  
FRAME NUMBER FULL  
–––  
–––  
The SmartMediacover must be closed.  
The maximum number of images (999 frames)  
that can be set is exceeded when setting DPOF  
setting files.  
NO IMAGE AVAILABLE  
DPOF ERROR  
–––  
–––  
No images are recorded to the SmartMedia.  
There is a parameter that is not supported in  
the DPOF setting file.  
DPOF PROTECT OFF  
LENS COVER  
–––  
–––  
This is a confirmation for checking whether or  
not to remove DPOF write-protection when  
clearing DPOF settings.  
The zoom lens cannot be correctly set up.  
Is the lens cap still attached to the lens?  
Check the lens cap, and turn the power ON  
again.  
–––  
–––  
–––  
You tried to play back an image not supported  
on this camera.  
A camera problem has occurred.  
Contact a Support Center.  
Poor lighting conditions. Image will be  
vulnerable to vibrations.  
ERROR***  
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Troubleshooting  
First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor ( Page 128) and the color of the viewfinder LED ( Page  
118). Then check the following items.  
Problem  
Causes  
Remedy  
Replace with new batteries.  
Plug the adapter back in.  
See Page  
No power supply  
The batteries are exhausted.  
The AC adapter plug has come  
out of the power outlet.  
P.25  
P.28  
P.25  
P.16  
The camera turns OFF  
during operation.  
The battery runs out  
quickly.  
The batteries are exhausted.  
Replace with new batteries.  
You are using the camera in  
extremely cold conditions.  
Put the battery in your pocket or another  
warm place to heat it and then load it into  
the camera just before you take a picture.  
The terminals are dirty.  
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry  
cloth.  
The battery has reached its  
effective life.  
Replace with new batteries.  
P.25  
No photograph is taken  
when the shutter button  
is pressed.  
No SmartMediais loaded.  
The SmartMediais loaded  
incorrectly.  
Load a SmartMedia.  
Load the SmartMediacorrectly.  
P.31  
P.32  
Not enough space on the  
SmartMedia™  
Load a new SmartMedia.  
Erase photographed images or change  
P.31  
P.87  
the size and quality to increase space on P.94  
the SmartMedia. P.96  
The SmartMediais write-  
protected.  
Remove the write-protection or replace with P.34  
a new SmartMedia.  
The SmartMediais not formatted. Format the SmartMedia.  
P.91  
P.31  
P.110  
The SmartMediais damaged.  
Load a new SmartMedia.  
The Auto Power OFF function is  
activated.  
Turn the power on again.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Causes  
Remedy  
See Page  
I cannot use the flash to The mode dial has been changed Set the mode dial to the correct setting.  
take pictures.  
to another setting.  
The flash is set to Suppressed  
Flash mode.  
Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or P.56  
Forced Flash mode.  
You pressed the shutter button  
while the flash was charging.  
Wait until charging is completed before  
pressing the shutter button.  
P.118  
The flash will not charge. The camera is set to Suppressed Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or P.57  
Flash mode.  
Forced Flash mode.  
The batteries are exhausted.  
The subject is too far away.  
Replace with new batteries.  
P.25  
P.92  
The playback image is  
too dark even though I  
used the flash.  
Move closer to the subject.  
(about 2.6 ft (0.8 m) ~ 9.7 ft (3.0 m) (WIDE  
side setting))  
Images cannot be  
played back.  
No image saved in the folder  
Select the folder containing images to play  
back.  
P.56  
The playback image is  
blurred.  
The lens is not clean.  
The image is out of focus.  
Clean the lens.  
Set the FOCUS photography according to  
the distance up to the subject.  
P.54  
I cannot format the  
SmartMedia.  
The SmartMediais  
write-protected.  
Remove the write-protection.  
P.34  
I cannot erase all the  
frames.  
The frame is protected.  
Remove the write-protection.  
Cancel the DPOF setting.  
P.108  
P.102  
The SmartMediais  
Remove the write-protection.  
P.34  
write-protected  
Nothing happens when I Camera malfunction.  
use the buttons and  
Turn the power off and remove the  
batteries once, and try again.  
switches.  
The mode dial is not at the correct Set the mode dial to the correct setting.  
position.  
The camera is in the Auto Power  
OFF mode.  
Press the POWER button again to turn the  
camera on.  
P.110  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Causes  
Remedy  
See Page  
Nothing is displayed  
even through the LCD  
monitor is set to ON.  
The camera is in the PC mode.  
Change the camera to the photography or P.41  
playback mode.  
P.58  
P.75  
P.80  
The set date and time  
disappears.  
Both the battery and AC adapter are Set the date and time again.  
removed with the power still on.  
P.111  
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Glossary  
GAF/AE  
GJPEG  
A file format used for compressing and saving color  
images. The compression ratio can be selected, but  
the higher the compression ratio, the worse image  
quality becomes. This format is widely used in the  
paint software for PCs and on the Internet.  
AF (auto-focus) ··· A function for automatically  
focusing your camera.  
AE ··· A function for automatically setting your  
cameras exposure.  
AF/AE lock ··· Locking of the focus and exposure  
settings.  
GNTSC (National Television System Committee)  
Method of television transmission in use in Japan and  
North America  
GDPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
A standard for directly writing print information to the  
SmartMedia. Files in this format can be printed  
easily by printers or photo print service bureaus that  
support this format.  
GPAL (Phase Alternate Line)  
Method of television transmission in use in the United  
Kingdom, Germany and other western European  
countries  
GDCF (Design rule for Camera File System)  
A file system standard defined by the JEIDA (Japan  
Electronic Industry Development Association) that is  
required for exchanging data between digital still  
cameras or a digital camera and a printer. This  
standard defines the hierarchy and file names used  
when storing image files on memory cards or other  
recording medium.  
GPC Card  
A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card  
Standard.  
GRed-Eye Effect  
The phenomenon where peoples eyes sometimes  
appear red in the picture when you use a flash to  
photograph them in low-light conditions. This is  
caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the  
inside of the eye.  
GExif File Format (Exchangeable Image File Format)  
A color still image format for digital still cameras  
approved by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry  
Development Association). JPEG-compliant, this  
format is compatible with TIFF and JPEG and can  
be used in image processing software for most  
personal computers.  
GWhite Balance  
When the brightness of the light changes, the human  
eye adapts so that a white object still looks white. On  
the other hand, devices such as digital still cameras  
see a white subject as white by first adjusting the  
balance to suit the color of the ambient light around  
the subject. This adjustment process is referred to as  
matching the white balance.  
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Glossary (continued)  
GSmartMedia™  
Name of a recording medium defined by the SSFDC  
Forum. This recording medium can be used over  
and over again.  
GFormatting  
Transforming the contents of the SmartMediato a  
recordable state. (This is sometimes called  
initialization.)  
GExposure Compensation  
When the screen contains an extremely bright or  
dark object, the camera automatically adjusts the  
brightness, resulting in the subject being  
reproduced darker or lighter. Exposure  
compensation adjusts for this.  
G
The  
image of a digital still camera (with  
function) in high quality  
compatible  
system prints the  
using a  
printer.  
When taking a photograph, the image data is added  
with print command which  
enable the printer to print in an optimum color.  
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MEMO  
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MEMO  
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Global Contacts  
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Company name  
Phone number  
e-mail  
Website  
Canada  
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NA  
www.toshiba.com.hk  
France  
Germany  
Italy  
Toshiba Systems (France)  
Toshiba Europe Gmbh  
Toshiba Consumer Products (Italia) (039) 6099342 [email protected]  
01 47 28 28 50 [email protected] www.toshiba.fr/produits/video/index.htm  
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Singapore  
Switzerland  
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Branch  
270-7776  
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United States Toshiba America Information  
Systems, Inc.  
(01932) 828828 [email protected]  
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www.toshiba.com/taisisd  
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