Toshiba PDR-M21 Mounting instructions

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M21
S OFTWARE M ANUAL
M ODE D ’EMPLOI DU LOGICIEL
S OFTWARE- A NLEITUNG

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M21
ENGLISH
S OFTWARE M ANUAL

You should read this first before you use this software.
Notice and Request Regarding Software and Instruction Manual
(1) Copying or duplication of the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application
in part or in whole is not allowed without the prior permission of Toshiba Corporation.
(2) Use of the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application is allowed only on
one personal computer.
(3) Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any damages to the user or a third party as a result of
use of a device by the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application.
(4) Every effort has been made in assuring the quality during production of the CD-ROM contained in this
package. If for any reason the CD-ROM has been damaged during production and within the
warranty, the disk will be replaced free of charge. For all other nonconformities or damages made
other than during the production of the CD-ROM, Toshiba Corporation will not be held liable
whatsoever.
(5) The contents of the software, Design, Specifications and Instruction Manual packaged with this
Software Application are subject to change without notice.
(6) The personal computer screens shown in this Instruction Manual are examples, and may differ from
actual screens.
(7) Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions
in this Instruction Manual.
(8) Do not play back the CD-ROM packaged with this Software Application on a regular CD player. Doing
so might damage the headphones or speakers, or injure your ears.
IMPORTANT

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Before Reading This Manual
This Instruction Manual describes how to install the software provided and a brief explanation of how to use the
Software Application.
To ensure that you use this Software Application correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start
using the Software Application.
This document has been written assuming that you basically understand how to use the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital
Still Camera and your personal computer that the Software Application is running on.
For basic details on the PDR-M21 and your personal computer, refer to the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera’s
Instruction Manual or the Instruction Manual for your personal computer.
Trademark Information
•Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the USA and other
countries.
Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
•Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
•Image Expert is a registered trademark of Sierra Imaging Inc.
•SmartMediaTM is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
•FlashPath is a registered trademark of SmartDisk Corporation of the USA.
• Other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Conventions Used In This Manual
IMPORTANT
• Indicates items or details that you should observe to prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired performance.
Also indicates information relating to specifications and functions.
Memo
• Indicates extra useful information.
☞Indicates another page to refer to for extra information.

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Abbreviations Used In This Manual
• Windows 98
This refers to the Microsoft®Windows®98 operating system.
• Windows 2000
This refers to the Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional operating system.
• Windows ME
This refers to the Microsoft®Windows®ME operating system.
• Images
This refers to still images.

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Before Reading This Manual (continued)
Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your software application.
USB cable (1.8 m <5.9 ft>)CD-ROM (1 disk)

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Contents
Getting Ready
■Before Reading This Manual........................ 1
■Contents....................................................... 4
■Features of This Software Application.......... 5
■About Files ................................................... 6
■About the Software....................................... 8
■Pre-installation Checks ................................ 9
When Using Windows
■Installation Procedure (for Windows) ......... 10
■Using USB Cables
(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 12
■Using the Floppy Disk Adapter
(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 17
■Using the PC Card Adapter
(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 20
■Changing the Camio Viewer Settings......... 22
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■Button Functions ........................................ 24
■Pasting Images to Other Applications
(Windows) .................................................. 26

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Features of This Software Application
If you install the software and drivers on your personal computer, you can perform the following:
• Importing Images
You can import images taken on the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera into your personal computer.
To import images, you need to use the USB cable (packaged with this camera), or the FlashPath floppy disk
adapter, or PC card adapter.
• Editing Images
You can edit imported images using Image Expert, or print them out on a printer connected to the personal
computer you are using.
• Saving Images
You can save imported images or edited images on the personal computer you are using.
When You Use SmartMedia™ on Your Personal Computer
• When you use SmartMedia™ on your personal computer, do not change or delete the folder or names of files
(image data) on the SmartMedia™. Otherwise, you may no longer be able to use the SmartMedia™ on the
PDR-M21.
• Format the SmartMedia™ on the PDR-M21.
• To edit image data, first copy the image data to the personal computer’s hard disk, and edit the copied image data.

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About Files
File Structure of SmartMedia™
The images taken on the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera are stored to the SmartMedia™ as shown below.
root DCIM 100TOSHI
Picture data
101TOSHI
PDRM0001.JPG
PDRM0002.JPG
PDRM0003.JPG
PDRM0004.JPG
.
.
PDRM0001.JPG
PDRM0002.JPG
PDRM0003.JPG
PDRM0004.JPG
.
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About Picture Data
On the PDR-M21, image data is saved in Exif format. This format is JPEG data that includes a thumbnail image and
the photographic settings.
Image data is saved as follows as shown on page 6:
Folder name : XXXTOSHI (XXX is any number within the range 100 to 999)
File name : PDRMXXXX (XXXX is any number within the range 0001 to 9999)
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About the Software
You can install the following software from the CD-ROM:
• Image Expert
This software allows you to edit and print imported still images.
• USB driver
Install this driver when you use the USB connector on your personal computer to import images.
Install this driver when you are using the USB Software Application (CD-ROM).

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Pre-installation Checks
To install the software supplied on the CD-ROM, your personal computer must conform to the system requirements
in the table below. Check the following items before you install the software.
Windows
Windows 98/2000/ME
16 MB min.
256 or more colors (640 x 480 dot min.)
32,000 or more colors recommended
Required
20 MB min.
CPU i486 or higher processor
OS
Memory
Free space on
hard disk
Color monitor
CD-ROM drive
1*
*1 When you handle images, first make sure that you have enough free space on hard disk.
Minimum system requirements
When connecting by USB cable
When using the floppy disk adapter or PC Card adapter
Compatible
Personal
Computers
Windows
Windows 98/2000/ME
pre-installed PC
Compatible
Personal
Computers
Windows
Windows 98/2000/ME
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Installation Procedure (for Windows)
Installing Image Expert
Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen for selecting the display language appears.
Click “English”.
Click “Install Image Expert”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.
Memo
• To install Image Expert from floppy disk, click the “Make Image Expert Disks” button in the screen at step 3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.
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Installing the USB Driver (for Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows ME)
Install this driver when the USB cable (provided) is used.
Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen for selecting the display language appears.
Click “English”.
Click “Install PDR-M21 driver”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.
Installation Procedure (for Windows) (continued)
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Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME)
To enable importing of images on the PDR-M21 to your personal computer, the PDR-M21 must be connected to
your personal computer by USB cable (provided).
When you connect the PDR-M21 to your personal computer by USB cable, the connection can only be made with
both the PDR-M21 and your personal computer turned ON. The PDR-M21 Mode Dial must be turned to the PC
Connection Setting for the computer to recognize the camera USB connection.
Connectable personal computer: Windows 98/2000/ME pre-installed machine
IMPORTANT
• If the camera’s power is turned OFF while image data is being transferred to the PC, the data may be damaged. When
the PDR-M21 is connected to the personal computer, use the AC adapter.
• When the camera is in the [ ] PC mode, the Auto Power OFF function does not work.
Connect the small end of the USB cable to the
DIGITAL terminal on the PDR-M21.
Connect the large end of the USB cable to the USB
port on your personal computer.
Connect the USB cable with Windows already booted up.
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Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME) (continued)
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen appears.
Perform the following operation with Windows 98/2000/ME already booted up.
When the Camio Viewer applet (the small camera icon on the Windows task bar) recognizes that the
USB cable is connected, the “Camio Viewer Startup Options” screen appears.
If this is the first time for an image to be imported using the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard
screen appears.
Install the USB driver.
☞Installing the USB driver ➲P.11
Start up Image Expert.
Click [Start] - [Program] - [Image Expert] on the Windows task bar.

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Click “Connection” in the Camera menu.
Set Connect Via to “Serial/USB”, Port in
Connection Settings to “USB” and click OK.
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Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME) (continued)
Download the images.
<To download all images>
In the “Camio Viewer Startup Options” screen, make sure
that “Copy all images from the Camera to the Computer”
check box is checked, and click OK.
All images stored on the PDR-M21 are downloaded to the
personal computer.
When downloading is completed, the screen on the right
appears asking you whether or not to delete all pictures in
the camera. To delete all pictures, click Yes. To leave all
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Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME) (continued)
After the images are downloaded to the album, they are displayed on the right
side of the monitor.
An album folder is created in the \MyDocuments\Image Expert Images folder
using the current date as the folder name (standard setting).
<To download all images>
In the Camio Viewer Startup Options screen, make sure
that “View images in the Camera” check box is checked,
and click OK.
The images stored on the PDR-M21 are displayed on screen without being downloaded to the personal
computer’s hard disk. If you double-click an image, the Select Album screen appears.
Either select an album, or enter a new album name and click OK. When you do either of these, the image
you double-clicked is downloaded to the selected album and displayed.

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Using the Floppy Disk Adapter (Windows 98/2000/ME)
You can use a sold separately floppy disk adapter (FlashPath) to import images stored on SmartMedia™ to your
personal computer from the floppy disk drive.
The floppy disk adapter is a 3.5" adapter for SmartMedia™ that is to be inserted into the floppy disc drive on your
personal computer.
☞For details ➲Instruction Manual for Floppy Disk Adapter
Starting Up Image Expert and Importing Images
Insert the SmartMedia™ containing the images into the floppy disk adapter.
Insert the floppy disk adapter into the floppy disk drive on your personal
computer.
Start up Image Expert.
Click [Start] - [Program] - [Image Expert] on the Windows task bar.