Attention For customers in the U.S.A. Getting Ready Taking Photographs 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.
Attention (continued) Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready CAUTION 2 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.
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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. Graphic symbol definitions Meaning Indicates a prohibited action that must not be carried out.
Safety Precautions (continued) 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. Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury. Handy Functions Using the batteries for any other purpose might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury. Erasing Images Use the batteries only for its originally intended purpose.
(continued) Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. 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. 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 or electric shock.
Safety Precautions (continued) 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.
Safety Precautions (continued) Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready (continued) 8 If you want to use the camera on an airplane, consult with the airline and follow their instructions. Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due to potential radio interference. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock.
Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder. Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury. This may cause injury of the eyes. Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, major injury or damaging the camera. Consult your dealer regarding the internal cleaning of the camera once every two years.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Using Your Camera Correctly 10 Notes On Handling Your Camera When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 4 onwards and the notes described below.
Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Taking Photographs 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.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) 12 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
Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) 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. Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications 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.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) 14 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.
The Function Map Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information Taking Photographs STEP 1 – Taking photography(P.44) STEP 2 – Leaving camera setting up to your camera (P.50) • The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings.(P.51) Playing back your photographed images • Taking Portrait Shots(P.53) STEP 1 – Let’s playback some images(P.88) • Taking Landscape Shots(P.53) STEP 2 – Selecting the various ways to play back • Taking Shots of Portraits at Night(P.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready The Function Map(continued) Erasing images STEP 1 – Erasing Images(P.95) STEP 2 – Other ways to erase images • Erasing Folders(P.97) • Formatting SD Memory Card(P.99) Setting the basic camera settings • Setting the Date and Time(P.113) • Formatting SD Memory Card(P.99) • Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness(P.86) • Switching LCD Monitor Display (P.
Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-4300 Preface Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information How to Hold Your Camera.................................... 41 How to Press the Shutter Button ..........................42 Photography (Auto Photography)..........................44 Setting the Image Size and Quality ....................47 Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode) .............................................
Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-4300 Preface LCD ( )................................................................. 86 QUALITY................................................................. 87 Playing Back Images Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) ..................................... 88 Playing Back Movies ............................................
Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Names of Parts 20 page 34 page 22 page 42 page 44
Names of Parts (continued) Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information 21
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Names of Parts (continued) 22 Mode dial page 111 page 81 page 120 page 88 page 44 page 62
Attaching the Strap Taking Photographs Pass the end of the strap through the strap attachment on the camera. Getting Ready This strap is handy for carrying your camera around. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your wrist. Playing Back Images Erasing Images Pass the strap through the loop and pull.
Installing the batteries Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready 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. • 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. • The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on the power off status.
Installing the batteries(continued) Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Getting Ready Close the battery door 1 and move the battery cover lockswitch in the direction of the Lock arrow 2 . Taking Photographs Erasing Images Removing the Batteries Playing Back Images Note: If “ CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message popped out on the LCD monitor, please check the battery cover lock switch. Make sure it is locked in the direction of the Lock arrow.
Battery Wear When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Installing the batteries (continued) 26 • 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. • If the batteries are exhausted and need replacement, do not connect the AC adapter.
Using the Power Outlet DC IN 5V terminal Playing Back Images Insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the camera. Taking Photographs • 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, the camera may malfunction or recorded data may be erased (destroyed) even if the batteries are loaded. • The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on the power off status.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Using the Power Outlet (continued) 28 • 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.
About SD Memory Card Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information • Remove and insert SD Memory Card with the camera’s power turned off. • Recorded data may be erased (destroyed) in the situations listed below. - When the SD Memory Card is used incorrectly by the user or a third party. - When the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
• 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. This is normal and not a malfunction. • The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If images can no longer be written or erased, buy a new SD Memory Card.
About SD Memory Card (continued) Battery cover lock Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. 1 2 Other Applications Additional Information • If “LENS COVER” message popped out and the viewfinder lamp flashes (red) rapidly, please check the lens cover switch. Slide the lens cover switch towards to open the lens cover, and the camera will operate normally. Handy Functions Slide the POWER switch to OFF position, to turn the power off.
About SD Memory Card (continued) 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. Pull it out with your fingers. Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Unlock the battery cover lock switch.
About SD Memory Card (continued) Taking Photographs 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.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Turning the Power On/Off 34 • 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 .
Using the IR Remote Controller Taking Photographs Usable Range Distance:Within 5 meters Angle:Within 30 right and left Getting Ready Notes on IR Remote Controller Main Unit Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information Point the IR Remote Controller toward the light receptor unit of the camera to use. • Do not drop, shake, or subject to physical shock. • Do not spill water on or place on moist areas. • Do not disassemble.
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. Notes on Remote Controller Battery Battery: Coin Cell Lithium Battery CR2025 Slide out the lower area of the IR Remote Controller when changing the battery as shown in the diagram.
LCD Monitor Display In [ Getting Ready 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 Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready LCD Monitor Display(continued) page 74 page 60 page 64 page 87,114 page 87,114 page 64 Erasing Images page 56 page 59 page 65 Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions page 65 38 page 67 page 26 page 117 page 71 page 69 Histogram: A histogram is a graphic representation of the tones of the subject.
LCD Monitor Display(continued) ] Mode Getting Ready In [ Taking Photographs page 87,114 page 87,114 Erasing Images page 59 Playing Back Images page 58 Handy Functions page 26 Other Applications Additional Information • 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.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready LCD Monitor Display(continued) 40 In [ ] Mode page 89 page 113 page 28 page 113
How to Hold Your Camera Wrong Camera held with both hands with your arms firmly held against the sides of your chest Fingers held over the lens Taking Photographs Right Getting Ready When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or strap from covering the lens, flash or flash sensor.
Getting Ready 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. . Taking Photographs 1 Playing Back Images Press the shutter button down half way AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) start to function. When AF or AE are locked, the beep tone sounds and the viewfinder lamp lights (turns green).
How to Press the Shutter Button(continued) Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications • 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.
This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode: using the viewfinder and using the LCD monitor. Using the Viewfinder Get ready to take the photograph. Load the batteries and the SD Memory Card into the camera. Slide the power switch to ON position, to turn on the power.
Photography (Auto Photography)(continued) 1 , Playing Back Images Using the LCD Monitor Taking Photographs • 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. • If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON, a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.
Photography (Auto Photography)(continued) 1 , and press it down fully 2 . • 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. • If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON, a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds. • The viewfinder lamp flashes while image data is being recorded onto the SD Memory Card.
Setting the Image Size and Quality ], [ ], or [ ] Mode Press the Menu button. Taking Photographs In [ Getting Ready 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. The LCD shows the QUALITY menu. Playing Back Images Press the press the Erasing Images Press the button until the QUALITY is highlighted, and press the button.
Getting Ready Setting the Image Size and Quality(continued) In [ ] Mode Set the mode dial to [ ]. Taking Photographs SETUP MENU appears. Press the or and press the button until the QUALITY is highlighted, button. Playing Back Images The LCD shows the QUALITY menu. Press the press the or button to select STILL/MOVIE, and button. Erasing Images The size item is highlighted. Press the or button to select the size setting user desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
Setting the Image Size and Quality(continued) Getting Ready Taking Photographs • 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. • The memory size of the image varies according to the subject. • The compression ratio is given for reference only. • In movie mode, the size setting cannot be set to SMALL.
Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready 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.
Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Set the mode dial to [ ] automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings, [ ] night, [ ] multi photography mode options. ] Getting Ready Set the appropriate scene mode from: [ portrait, [ ] landscape, [ ] sports, [ Mode) ]. Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Erasing Images Press ENTER. [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( 52 Press to display option menu, press select options and press ENTER. Mode) (continued) or Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press [ [ [ [ [ [ to . ] : Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings ] : Portrait ] : Landscape ] : Sports ] : Night ] :16-frame multi Options Press ENTER.
Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( ] 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. Taking Photographs [ Getting Ready [ Mode) (continued) Playing Back Images Erasing Images [ Select this option to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.
[ ] Sports Select this option to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( 54 [ ] 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.
Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( ] 16-frame multi Taking Photographs 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. Getting Ready [ Mode) (continued) Playing Back Images Erasing Images • Though zoom playback is not possible, playback of multi image pictures is possible.
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 key. Pressing the Zoom key towards the “T” zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.
Zoom Photography (continued) Getting Ready Taking Photographs • 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. • The Zoom switch setting is automatically canceled by either turning the camera OFF or by activation of the Auto Power OFF function.
Changing the Focus Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Set the mode dial to [ ] [ ] or [ ]. Press the ENTER button. Press Press / button to select FOCUS on the LCD monitor. to display option menu, press or to Select Macro focus and press ENTER.
Self-timer Photography When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically takes a picture after the preset time (2 or 10 seconds). ] or [ ]. self-timer button. When you press the self-timer button, the following are displayed in order on the LCD monitor. [No display] setting OFF [ 10s] 10 seconds [ 2s] 2 seconds Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information • Burst photography is not possible. • In movie mode, press the shutter button down fully to stop recording.
Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready 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 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to 2.9 m (9.51 ft) (WIDE side setting, ISO setting: [2X]).
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 [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Suppressed Flash [ ], [ ] or [ ] mode, flash photography is not possible. ] mode, flash photography is fixed to red-eye auto.
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. If this happens, manually set the conditions again. Set the mode dial to [ ].
Manual Settings (continued) Press or to select the setting item. or to Taking Photographs Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press Getting Ready Press to display option menu, press select options and press ENTER. . Set values The camera is ready to take photographs. The camera takes the picture. Handy Functions Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Erasing Images Press ENTER. Playing Back Images [EXP.] : Exposure control [W.B.
Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Manual Settings (continued) Exposure Control (EXP.) [ PRG ] [ Av ] [ Tv ] [M] White Balance (W.B.) The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. A user can set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions.
Manual Settings (continued) The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken. ] : Multi metering mode can be set (default) [ ] : Spot metering mode can be set 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 Playing Back Images Multi metering mode Taking Photographs [ Getting Ready Metering System (A.E.) obtained.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Manual Settings (continued) 66 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.
Focus Mode Getting Ready By pressing “Enter” button when “Focus” icon is highlight the “Focus setting” selected. A user can select in the following order.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Photography in the Program Mode 68 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. Set the mode dial to [ ].
Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode ]. The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen. Press ENTER. Press or Playing Back Images The manual setting items are displayed. to select [ EXP. ]. or Pressing ENTER selects the setting. Erasing Images Press to display option menu, press to select [ Av ] and press ENTER. Taking Photographs Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode(continued) 70 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.
Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode ]. The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen. Press ENTER. The manual setting items are displayed. or to select [ EXP. ]. Pressing ENTER selects the setting. Press ENTER. Erasing Images Press to display option menu, press or to select [ Tv ] and press ENTER.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode(continued) 72 Press to increase shutter speed. Press to decrease shutter speed. Exposure compensation using or , 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. The camera takes the picture.
Photography in the Full Manual Mode Set the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking a photograph. ]. The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen. Press or to select [ EXP. ]. Pressing ENTER selects the setting. Playing Back Images Press to display option menu, press or to select [ M ] and press ENTER. Taking Photographs Press ENTER. The manual setting items are displayed. Getting Ready Set the mode dial to [ Press ENTER.
Getting Ready ExtendedExposurePhotography(BulbPhotography) 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 [ ]. Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
Exposure Compensation 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. Playing Back Images Press Taking Photographs Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image.
Effective Subjects and Set Values Positive (+) Compensation zCopying of printed text (black characters on white paper) zBacklit portraits z Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects z Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative (-) Compensation z Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds zCopying of printed text (white characters on black paper) z Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage Additional Information Other Applications Han
Taking Shots With the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press ENTER. The manual setting items are displayed. or to select [ S/C ]. Press to display option menu, press to select [ AEB ]and press ENTER. or Playing Back Images Press Taking Photographs The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready 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.
Taking Photographs Continuously(Burst Photography)(continued) Press or to verify the image. or to select the recording method. 2 [ ] : 3 [ ] : 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. All images are selected, and all images with turns into a red .
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Taking Photographs Continuously(Burst Photography)(continued) 80 • 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.
Making Movies ]. down halfway, and press it down fully. If you do not do this, photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free space on the SD Memory Card, or when the maximum size that a single movie can be recorded is reached. Additional Information Lightly pressing this button in “ ” mode, compose the picture. Once the button is deeply pressed, photography begins.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Making Movies(continued) 82 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 “ ” mode, the IR Remote Controller is not possible. • Flash photography is not possible.
Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ], [ ] or [ ] Getting Ready This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ photography modes. ]. Taking Photographs Press the MENU button. The RECORDING MENU is displayed. Playing Back Images 2 Options 1 Item to select the desired setting from the tab menu 2 , and press ENTER. Additional Information or This saves the settings, and returns the display to the RECORDING MENU.
Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) 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. Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready To quit the RECORDING MENU, press the MENU button. [OFF] : Do not display preview. (default) [ON] : Display preview.
Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) ] 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. During [2X], the ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO200. During [4X], ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO400.Default is [2X].
SHARPNESS Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded. [NORMAL] [SOFT] [HARD] Erasing Images 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 the focal distance increased by factor of 2.2.
Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) Press the Menu button. The LCD shows the QUALITY menu. Playing Back Images Press the press the Erasing Images Press the button until the QUALITY is highlighted, and press the button. Taking Photographs 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.
Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 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.
Playing Back Movies Set the mode dial to [ ]. Getting Ready 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. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. Taking Photographs or Press . to select the movie to play back. Erasing Images Playback of the selected movie begins.
Playing Back Movies (continued) Getting Ready A user can control playback movie file as the following table. During playback Taking Photographs 2x-speed playback 2x-speed playback is performed for the duration that is held down. During stopping Playing Back Images 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.
Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Taking Photographs Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Playing Back Images Press ENTER. Nine images are displayed simultaneously. Use , , or to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. during playback in the Additional Information or Other Applications • It is possible to play back all images in all folders by pressing thumbnail display mode.
Getting Ready 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. Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Set the mode dial to [ 92 ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Auto Playback (Slideshow) Automatically play back one image at a time in order. This feature is not supported in the movie mode. Getting Ready Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Taking Photographs Press the MENU button. The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed. Playing Back Images 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.
Playback of Multi Image Pictures Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode in quick succession. 94 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.
Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. When [ When [ ] is selected, use ], [ or to select the image to be erased. ] is selected, only the last recorded image can be erased. erase button. The erase icon is displayed at the left of the screen. Playing Back Images Press the ] or [ Taking Photographs ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. When [ Getting Ready Erases images one image at a time.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued) 96 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 writeprotection . • If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number.
Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Hold down the erase button for two seconds. Playing Back Images 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. Taking Photographs The folder to be erased differs according to the position of the mode dial.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) (continued) 98 Use or ENTER. to select [ ] or [ ] and press [ ] : 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.
Formatting the SD Memory Card ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. Hold down the erase button for two seconds. Playing Back Images The erase icon is displayed at the left of the screen. Taking Photographs Set the mode dial to [ When [ Getting Ready Formatting erases all images and reformats the SD Memory Card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased.
Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready 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.
Reducing the Image Size (Resize)(continued) Use or to select the image and press ENTER to set image size. or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER. Handy Functions • 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. • It is possible to play back any images in all folders by pressing or during playback. Erasing Images The screen indicating that the image is being resized appears.
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. The following images cannot be compressed: (BASIC) image quality images Images taken with another camera Protected images Movies Images cannot be compressed when the SD Memory Card is write-protected.
Compressing Images (Quality)(continued) Use or to select the image, and press ENTER to set the compression ratio. [NORMAL] ** * Use or Playing Back Images 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 “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”.
Taking Photographs 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. Set the mode dial to [ Playing Back Images Getting Ready Print Information Press ]. Press the MENU button. The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed. to select [DPOF] and press .
Print Information (continued) [SELECT] [ALL] : Sets one image at a time. : Sets all images at once. 1 Press Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information • It is possible to play back any images in all folders by pressing or during playback. • 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.
Print Information (continued) Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready 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.
Print Information (continued) Playing Back Images [CLEAR ALL]: Press this button to clear all settings. or to select [CLEAR ALL], and press ENTER. 1 Press 2 To clear all settings, select [EXECUTE] and press ENTER. To cancel [CLEAR ALL], select [CANCEL] and press ENTER. 3 To remove the write-protection, select [YES] and press ENTER. 4 Select [END] and press ENTER. Taking Photographs [CONFIRM]: Press this to confirm the settings. or to select [CONFIRM], and press ENTER.
Protecting Images Getting Ready This feature prevents images from being erased. Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs • 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. Press the MENU button.
Protecting Images (continued) Getting Ready 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. Taking Photographs To write-protect two or more images, repeat this procedure for the necessary number of images. When the Zoom key is pressed toward “T” during image selection, the image is displayed to fit the entire screen.
Getting Ready Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”. 110 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.
Basic Settings ( mode) AUTO POWER OFF/SOUND/TIME & DATE/OSD LANGUAGE/VIDEO OUT/QUALITY/FRAME NUMBER/SYSTEM INFO. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Playing Back Images The SETUP MENU appears. Taking Photographs The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF. Getting Ready This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. This is called “setup”.
. Taking Photographs The tab menu is displayed. Use or to change the setting in the tab menu, and press ENTER. To quit the SETUP MENU, change the mode dial setting. To cancel changing of settings, press Tab menu Press mode) (continued) Playing Back Images Getting Ready Basic Settings ( .
Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) Sets the date and time. Seconds cannot be set. Then LCD indicates Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute on the screen. Pressing or button to select the item to set, and use button to set the value for each item. advances the selection in the following order: Playing Back Images Using or Taking Photographs After pressing the button while the TIME & DATE is highlighted, the TIME&DATE set mode can be executed.
Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready 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.
Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) After pressing the button while the SYSTEM INFO is highlighted, the SYSTEM INFO menu is displayed. Erasing Images Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SETUP MENU to the original factory settings. (TIME&DATE and OSD LANGUAGE will not be reset.) Playing Back Images SYSTEM INFO. Taking Photographs 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.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Getting Ready This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recorded image. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU is displayed. You can set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus. Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Press the MENU button. Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Use 116 or to select [ LCD ] and press .
DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Playback Mode) Set the mode dial to [ or ]. Taking Photographs Press Getting Ready 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. to select the image. Playing Back Images Press the DISP button.
DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Photography Mode) Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the DISP button. Each press of the DISP button switches the display format as follows: Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs.
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV Playing Back Images Connect the plug of the AV cable (provided) to the PC/VIDEO terminal on the camera. Taking Photographs • 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. Getting Ready Television sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Transferring Images to a PC 120 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.
Separately Sold Accessories The following items are also available as separately sold items.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Connecting to Other Devices 122
Definitions of the Color of the Lamp Viewfinder Lamp Getting Ready 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.
Self-timer Lamp The flash of self-timer lamp indicates the state of self-timer. Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Definitions of the Color of the Lamp(continued) 124 IR Remote Controller The camera provides IR Remote Controller, which works as the function of shutter release button in Capture mode.
Specifications Camera body Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information 125
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Specifications (continued) 126
Specifications (continued) Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions * 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.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready AC adapter Specifications AC Adapter (PDR-AC20) 128 These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor (continued) 130
Troubleshooting Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information 131
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Troubleshooting(continued) 132
Glossary zPC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard. Additional Information zPAL (Phase Alternate Line) Method of television transmission in use in the United Kingdom, Germany and other western European Countries. Other Applications zNTSC (National Television System Committee) Method of television transmission in use in Japan and North America. Handy Functions zJPEG A file format used for compressing and saving color images.
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Glossary(continued) 134 zRed-Eye Effect The phenomenon where people’s eyes sometimes appear red in the picture when you use a flash to photograph them in low-light conditions. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. zWhite Balance When the brightness of the light changes, the human eye adapts so that a white object still looks white.
Global contacts Getting Ready Taking Photographs Playing Back Images Erasing Images Handy Functions Other Applications Additional Information 135
Additional Information Other Applications Handy Functions Erasing Images Playing Back Images Taking Photographs Getting Ready Global contacts(continued) 136 For customers in the United States and Canada Register your product On-Line. There are many advantages to being a member of the Toshiba Digital Camera community.Toshiba provides free firmware upgrades for applicable models, allowing you to get the latest technology and enhancement for your camera direct from the web site.