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  • Page 2: Attention

    Attention For customers in the U.S.A. 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Before Reading This Manual

    Before Reading This Manual Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-4300 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-4300. 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.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions (continued) Exemption Clauses Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for any Do not heat, disassemble or throw damages or losses arising from earthquakes, fire or the batteries into fire or water. any other act of God, acts by third parties, misuse...
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) Do not place the camera on inclined Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat or unstable surfaces. coming from the camera, This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over. immediately turn OFF the power and Do not use in areas near water.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) (continued) Do not disassemble, change or repair Keep the batteries out of the reach the camera. of children. This might cause fire or electric shock. For If a child swallows a battery, this might result in details on repair and internal inspection, consult poisoning.
  • Page 9 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) If you want to use the camera on an Before you move the camera, airplane, consult with the airline and disconnect cords and cables. follow their instructions. Failure to do this might damage cords and Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due cables, resulting in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) (continued) Do not charge the supplied Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder. batteries. Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or This may cause injury of the eyes. heat up, resulting in fire or major injury. Do not use the flash close to Do not leave dead or exhausted anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 11: Using Your Camera Correctly

    Do not expose the camera to sand or dust. The PDR-4300 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.
  • Page 12 Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Carrying Out Maintenance on Your 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.

  • Page 13: Notes On Batteries

    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.

  • Page 14: Notes On Handling Batteries

    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.

  • Page 15: Notes On Handling The Ac Adapter

    Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR-AC20) (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 4 onwards and the notes described below.

  • Page 16: The Function Map

    The Function Map There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-4300, 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-4300 is provided with other handy functions. We suggest that you look at the function map below before you start using the PDR-4300.
  • Page 17 • Setting the Color of Images(Color/Black and White/Sepia)(P.84) • Changing the Power OFF Time(P.112) • Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language(P.113) You can also do this -The PDR-4300 also has lots of other features- • Protecting Images (P.108) • Changing the size of Images(P.100) • Compressing Images(P.102) •...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-4300 Preface Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes Preface ([SCENE ] Mode) ..........Zoom Photography..........Attention.............. Changing the Focus..........Before Reading This Manual....... Self-timer Photography ........
  • Page 19 Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-4300 Preface LCD ( )..............TIME & DATE ..........QUALITY..............OSD LANGUAGE.......... VIDEO OUT ..........Playing Back Images QUALITY ............. FRAME NUMBER ........Playing Back Photographed Images SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA) Video cable (1) USB cable (1) Software application (1) Strap (1) Camera case (1) (CD-ROM) SD Memory Card (1) IR Remote Controller (1) Instruction Manual (this manual) Software Manual...

  • Page 21: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts page 34 page 22 page 42 page 44...
  • Page 22 Names of Parts (continued)
  • Page 23 Names of Parts (continued) Mode dial page 111 page 120 page 88 page 44 page 62 page 81...

  • Page 24: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap This strap is handy for carrying your camera around. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your wrist. Pass the end of the strap through the strap attachment on the camera. Pass the strap through the loop and pull. •...

  • Page 25: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the batteries This camera uses four size AA batteries. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 12 . Loading the Batteries • Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to turn the camera off. •...
  • Page 26 Installing the batteries(continued) Close the battery door and move the battery cover lockswitch in the direction of the Lock arrow Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Note: If “ CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message popped out on the LCD monitor, please check the battery cover lock switch.
  • Page 27 Installing the batteries (continued) Battery Wear When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. • 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 28: Using The Power Outlet

    Using the Power Outlet If you use the AC adapter(sold separately) 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.
  • Page 29 Using the Power Outlet (continued) • When the AC adapter is connected after the batteries have been installed, the power turns off immediately. Please turn on the power again to resume operation. • Use the power supply indicated on the supplied AC cord. When using power supply other than the displayed voltage in other countries/region, please purchase the AC cord that applies to the standard of the country/region.

  • Page 30: About Sd Memory Card

    SD Memory Card having the following storage capacity can be used on your camera: 8MB/16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256/512MB It is recommended to use SD Memory Card produced by TOSHIBA. This camera uses SD Memory Card version 1.01. Notes on SD Memory Card •...
  • Page 31 About SD Memory Card (continued) • Inserting a SD Memory Card that 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 SD Memory Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after the camera is used for a long time.
  • Page 32 About SD Memory Card (continued) Close the battery door and move the battery Battery cover lock cover lock switch in the direction of the Lock arrow. Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Note: If “ CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message popped out on the LCD monitor, please check the battery cover lock switch.
  • Page 33 About SD Memory Card (continued) Unlock the battery cover lock switch. Pull open the battery door in the direction of the open arrow. Push the SD Memory Card in as far as it can go, and pull it out with your fingers. If you push SD Memory Card once in as far as it can go, it will protrude slightly.
  • Page 34 About SD Memory Card (continued) Write Protection To prevent valuable data from being erased, move the write-protect knob to the lock arrow direction on the SD Memory Card. Data can no longer be recorded or erased from SD Memory Card. To write or erase data from SD Memory Card, unlock the write-protect knob to unlock direction.

  • Page 35: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off • If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: 1 minute), the power is turned off to prevent battery wear. This is called “Auto Power OFF”. Turning the Power ON Make sure that the SD Memory Card is correctly loaded. Slide the lens cover switch toward open direction Slide the POWER switch to ON position, to turn on the power.

  • Page 36: Using The Ir Remote Controller

    Using the IR Remote Controller Notes on IR Remote Controller Main Unit Usable Range Distance:Within 5 meters Angle:Within 30 right and left Point the IR Remote Controller toward the light receptor unit of the camera to use. • Do not drop, shake, or subject to physical shock. •...
  • Page 37 Using the IR Remote Controller(continued) Photography Using the IR Remote Controller On [ ] and [ ] mode Recording is possible with the self-timer. Recording will begin 2 seconds after pressing the IR Remote Controller button. (Recording will also begin after 2 seconds when the self-timer is set to 10 seconds.) On [ ] mode The next image will be shown.

  • Page 38: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display 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. In [ ] Mode page 56 page 60 page 51...
  • Page 39 LCD Monitor Display(continued) In [ ] Mode page 74 page 56 page 60 page 64 page 87,114 page 64 page 87,114 page 59 page 65 page 65 page 117 page 67 page 71 page 26 page 69 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.
  • Page 40 LCD Monitor Display(continued) In [ ] Mode page 58 page 87,114 page 87,114 page 59 page 26 • 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 does not decrease.
  • Page 41 LCD Monitor Display(continued) In [ ] Mode page 89 page 113 page 113 page 28...

  • Page 42: How To Hold Your Camera

    How to Hold Your Camera When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or strap from covering the lens, flash or flash sensor. Wrong Right Fingers held over the lens Camera held with both hands with your arms firmly held against the sides of your chest...

  • Page 43: How To Press The Shutter Button

    How to Press the Shutter Button The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: half way down and fully down. When pressed half way down, AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. When pressed fully down, the camera takes a picture.
  • Page 44 • Moving the camera as you press the shutter button will result in a blurred image. • The PDR-4300 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-4300 may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for subjects and situations such as the...

  • Page 45: Photography (Auto Photography)

    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.
  • Page 46 Photography (Auto Photography)(continued) Press the shutter button down half way and press it down fully • Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot. • When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp lights.
  • Page 47 Photography (Auto Photography)(continued) Press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully • Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure,and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot. • When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp lights. •...

  • Page 48: Setting The Image Size And Quality

    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 SD Memory Card.
  • Page 49 Setting the Image Size and Quality(continued) In [ ] Mode Set the mode dial to [ SETUP MENU appears. Press the button until the QUALITY is highlighted, and press the button. The LCD shows the QUALITY menu. Press the button to select STILL/MOVIE, and press the button.
  • Page 50 Setting the Image Size and Quality(continued) • 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 and quality. •...

  • Page 51: Taking Photographs In [ ] Mode (Auto Select Mode)

    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. : Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings : Portrait shot...

  • Page 52: Taking Photographs In A Variety Of Modes

    Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Mode) Set the appropriate scene mode from: [ ] automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings, [ portrait, [ ] landscape, [ ] sports, [ ] night, [ ] multi photography mode options. Set the mode dial to [ Press ENTER.
  • Page 53 Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Mode) (continued) Press to display option menu, press select options and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press ] : Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings ] : Portrait ] : Landscape ] : Sports ] : Night...
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 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. • When the Night mode is selected, the flash mode is fixed to Slow Synchro (the flash is fired at a slower shutter speed.) •...
  • Page 56 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: 2400 x 1600 pixels). This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving subjects.

  • Page 57: Zoom Photography

    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.
  • Page 58 Zoom Photography (continued) • The digital zoom photography is canceled by pressing the DISP 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. •...

  • Page 59: Changing The Focus

    Changing the Focus Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Press the ENTER button. Press button to select FOCUS on the LCD monitor. Press to display option menu, press Select Macro focus and press ENTER. [ AF ]Normal Focus ] Macro Focus [ 1m ] The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 1m to take photos [ 3m ] The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 3m to take photos...

  • Page 60: Self-Timer Photography

    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. When you press the self-timer button, the following are displayed in order on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 61: Photography Using The Flash

    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.
  • Page 62 Photography Using the Flash (continued) ] 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. However the auto mode can not set in the Manual photography mode. ] Red-Eye Forced Flash The camera fires pre-flash lighting once before the main flash in order to reduce the red eye problem.

  • Page 63: Manual Settings

    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. • 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.
  • Page 64 Manual Settings (continued) Press to select the setting item. Press to display option menu, press select options and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press [EXP.] : Exposure control [W.B.] : White balance [A.E.] : Metering system [S/C] : Single, continuous or AEB mode [Focus] : Focus mode setting Set values...

  • Page 65: Exposure Control (Exp.)

    Manual Settings (continued) Exposure Control ( EXP. ) : program mode (default) [ PRG ] [ Av ] : aperture-priority mode : shutter speed-priority mode [ Tv ] : full manual mode [ M ] White Balance ( W.B. ) The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens.

  • Page 66: Metering System (A.e.)

    Manual Settings (continued) Metering System ( A.E. ) The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken. : Multi metering mode can be set (default) : Spot metering mode can be set Multi metering mode 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.
  • Page 67 Manual Settings (continued) Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the camera takes three consecutive pictures in the order of standard exposure, overexposure (-0.5) and underexposure (+0.5) compensation. Continuous image capturing (Burst) 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 3 photographs.

  • Page 68: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode By pressing “Enter” button when “Focus” icon is highlight the “Focus setting” selected. A user can select in the following order. [ AF ] : Normal Focus ] : Macro Focus [ 1m ] : The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 1m to take photos [ 3m ] : The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 3m to take photos ] : The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of to take photo...

  • Page 69: Photography In The Program Mode

    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 [ ] in [ ] mode. It is possible to change the white balance and the metering system in program mode.

  • Page 70: Photography In The Aperture-Priority Mode

    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.
  • Page 71 Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode(continued) Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. The camera takes the picture. • If the aperture value is set to F2.9 (maximum aperture size), the increased shutter speed is restricted to 1/750 second.

  • Page 72: Photography In The Shutter Speed-Priority Mode

    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.
  • Page 73 Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode(continued) Press to increase shutter speed. Press to decrease shutter speed. Exposure compensation using , and manual setting or film speed setting using ENTER are also possible. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully.

  • Page 74: Photography In The Full Manual Mode

    Photography in the Full Manual Mode Set the aperture and shutter speed separately before taking a photograph. values Set the mode dial to [ The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen. Press ENTER. The manual settin g items are displayed.

  • Page 75: Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)

    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. Set the mode dial to [ The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.

  • Page 76: Exposure Compensation

    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.
  • Page 77 Exposure Compensation (continued) Effective Subjects and Set Values 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 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...

  • Page 78: Taking Shots With The Automatic Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Photography)

    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. Set the mode dial to [ The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 79 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 SD Memory Card but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory. After photography is finished, check the images and record the selected ones to SD Memory Card.
  • Page 80 Taking Photographs Continuously(Burst Photography)(continued) Press to verify the image. You will be allowed to choose which image to save before it is recorded to the SD Memory Card. 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.
  • Page 81 Taking Photographs Continuously(Burst Photography)(continued) • You can also carry out step 9 while verifying the image in step 8. • 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. •...

  • Page 82: Making Movies

    Making Movies By dialing the MODE switch to “ ” position, the camera can take moving image without voice recording. The camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor. (In the “ ” mode, the LCD monitor can not be turned off.) Set the mode dial to [ Compose the picture, press the shutter button...
  • Page 83 Making Movies(continued) Self Timer button In “ ” mode, the camera can select self timer mode among “off (default)”, “10-second” and “2-second” in this order cyclically. Press the shutter button down fully to stop recording. IR Remote Controller In “ ”...

  • Page 84: Changing The Preset Conditions (Recording Menu)

    Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ], [ ] or [ photography modes. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ Press the MENU button.

  • Page 85: Preview

    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 Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot. [OFF] : Do not display preview.

  • Page 86: Iso

    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. : Equivalent to color ISO100 [NORMAL] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200 (default) [2X]...

  • Page 87: Sharpness

    Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) SHARPNESS Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded. [NORMAL] : Normal sharpness (default) [SOFT] : Soft effect [HARD] : Hard effect CONTRAST Sets the contrast of the image to be photographed. : Automatic (standard) setting (default) [NORMAL] : Strong contrast...
  • Page 88 Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) 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 SD Memory Card.

  • Page 89: Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)

    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. Press to move forward and reverse. to advance to next frame/ to go back one frame Holding down moves forward or reverse continuously.

  • Page 90: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Play back movies that you have recorded. The movies made in FULL size are displayed on the entire LCD monitor, and those made in HALF size are displayed in the center of the screen. Set the mode dial to [ The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 91 Playing Back Movies (continued) A user can control playback movie file as the following table. During playback During pause During stopping 1-frame feed 2x-speed playback Each press of feeds the image 2x-speed playback is performed by one frame. for the duration that is held 1-frame feed is continued for the down.

  • Page 92: Displaying A List Of Images (Thumbnail Display)

    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 SD Memory Card. After you have displayed the thumbnail display, you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display.

  • Page 93: Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)

    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 cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature. Set the mode dial to [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 94: Auto Playback (Slideshow)

    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.

  • Page 95: Playback Of Multi Image Pictures

    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. 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 96: Erasing Images (Erase Frame)

    Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Erases images one image at a time. Note: Images cannot be erased when they are protected or the SD Memory Card is write-protected. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ When [ ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 97 Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued) To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. • When [PROTECTED] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection or remove DPOF write- protection . • If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number.

  • Page 98: Erasing Folders (All Images In A Folder/All Folders)

    Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) Erases selected folders and all contents currently recorded to the SD Memory Card loaded 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 or when the SD Memory Card is write-protected . The folder to be erased differs according to the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 99 Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) (continued) to select [ ] or [ ] and press ENTER. ] : Erases images in the currently selected folder and folders. ] : Erases all folders recorded on the SD Memory Card. The images or folders are erased, and the camera returns to the respective mode.

  • Page 100: Formatting The Sd Memory Card

    Formatting the SD Memory Card Formatting erases all images and reformats the SD Memory Card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD Memory Card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected . Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [...

  • Page 101: Reducing The Image Size(Resize)

    Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Changes FULL size (2400 x 1600 pixels) images to HALF size (1200 x 800 pixels), and further to SMALL size (720 x 480 pixels), and overwrites an old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called “resizing” in this manual.
  • Page 102 Reducing the Image Size (Resize)(continued) 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 To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

  • Page 103: Compressing Images(Quality)

    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 SD Memory Card has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SD Memory Card so that you can continue taking photographs.
  • Page 104 Compressing Images (Quality)(continued) 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] If you want to compress two or more images, repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images.

  • Page 105: Print Information

    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). This feature applies to still images only. Printing can be done easily if you just take the SD Memory Card containing the images and DPOF file to the photo lab.
  • Page 106 Print Information (continued) Press to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press ENTER. : Sets one image at a time. [SELECT] : Sets all images at once. [ALL] Set the number of prints and date. Press to select the image, and press set the number of copies.
  • Page 107 Print Information (continued) Press 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.
  • Page 108 Print Information (continued) Select the desired operation. [CONFIRM]: Press this to confirm the settings. Press to select [CONFIRM], and press ENTER. After confirming the settings, press ENTER. Select [END] and press ENTER. [CLEAR ALL]: Press this button to clear all settings. Press to select [CLEAR ALL], and press ENTER.

  • Page 109: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erased. • Formatting erases all the images on a SD Memory Card, regardless of whether they are protected or not. • To protect the entire SD Memory Card,see “Write Protection”(page 35). Protecting an Image Set the mode dial to [ The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 110 Protecting Images (continued) 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.
  • Page 111 Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”. 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.

  • Page 112: Basic Settings ( Mode)

    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/FRAME NUMBER/SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 113: Auto Power Off

    Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) Press The tab menu is displayed. 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.

  • Page 114: Time & Date

    Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) TIME & DATE Sets the date and time. Seconds cannot be set. After pressing the button while the TIME & DATE is highlighted, the TIME&DATE set mode can be executed. Then LCD indicates Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute on the screen. Using button to select the item to set, and use button to set the value for each item.

  • Page 115: Video Out

    Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) VIDEO OUT Sets the video output system according to the country in which your camera used. [NTSC] :NTSC system [PAL] :PAL system The default setting is different depending on destination country/area. 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 SD Memory Card.

  • Page 116: Frame Number

    Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) FRAME NUMBER Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs. When the frame number is selected, the message “RESET FRAME NUMBER” is displayed. Press to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER. (Frame number.

  • Page 117: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    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.

  • Page 118: Disp Button And Lcd Monitor Display (In Playback Mode)

    DISP 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.

  • Page 119: Disp Button And Lcd Monitor Display (In Photography Mode)

    DISP 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 DISP button. Each press of the DISP button switches the display format as follows: <OSD full display>...

  • Page 120: Taking And Playing Back Photographs On A Tv

    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. •...

  • Page 121: Transferring Images To A Pc

    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 SD Memory Card can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) To transfer images to a PC, software must be installed and special cables connected.

  • Page 122: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following items are also available as separately sold items. SD Memory Card 32MB :SD-M3201M 64MB :SD-M6401M 128MB :SD-M1280M AC Adapter PDR-AC20...

  • Page 123: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices...

  • Page 124: Definitions Of The Color Of The Lamp

    Definitions of the Color of the Lamp The color of the viewfinder lamp indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the lamp color may differ according to the mode dial setting. Viewfinder Lamp...
  • Page 125 Definitions of the Color of the Lamp(continued) Self-timer Lamp The flash of self-timer lamp indicates the state of self-timer. IR Remote Controller The camera provides IR Remote Controller, which works as the function of shutter release button in Capture mode. In case of self-timer is active, the picture taken will be delayed 2 seconds after getting IR Remote controller signal.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Specifications Camera body...
  • Page 127 Specifications (continued)
  • Page 128 Specifications (continued) * 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.

  • Page 129: Ac Adapter Specifications

    AC adapter Specifications AC Adapter (PDR-AC20) These specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 130: Warnings And Messages Displayed On Lcd Monitor

    Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
  • Page 131 Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor (continued)

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting(continued)

  • Page 134: Glossary

    Glossary AF/AE AF (auto-focus) ··· A function for automatically focusing your camera. AE ··· A function for automatically setting your camera’s exposure. AF/AE lock ··· Locking of the focus and exposure settings. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) A standard for directly writing print information to the SD Memory Card. Files in this format can be printed easily by printers or photo print service bureaus that support this format.
  • Page 135 The Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card is a flash memory storage device designed by the consortium of Matsushita Electronic (Panasonic), SanDisk and Toshiba to meet the security, capacity, performance and environmental requirements inherent in emerging audio and video consumer electronics devices. This recording medium can be used over and over again.

  • Page 136: Global Contacts

    Global contacts...
  • Page 137 Toshiba Digital Community,like special adapter mounts for Tele-photo, Wide-angle, and other filters and lenses designed specifically for your digital camera. There are frequent discounts and promotions on printing services, carrying cases, service plans, and digital camera accessories. To find out more, visit the Toshiba Digital Community at www.toshiba.com/taisisd...

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