Toshiba PDR-M25 - 2MP Digital Camera User manual

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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-M25 Digital
Still Camera and your personal computer that the Software Application is running on.
For basic details on the PDR-M25 and your personal computer, refer to the Toshiba PDR-M25 Digital Still Camera’s
Instruction Manual for your personal computer.
TrademarkInformation
•Windows is 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.
•SmartMedia 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.
ConventionsUsedInThisManual
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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AbbreviationsUsedInThisManual
• 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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Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your software application.
USB cable (1.5 m <4.9 ft>)
CD-ROM (1 disk)
PDR-M25
•ImageExpert
•USB driver
M25-0001
Image Expert and Camio are trademarks of Sierra Imaging, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Other Product and company names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their
respective owners.
Software Manual
(this manual)
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M25
S OFTWARE M ANUAL
M ODE D'EMPLOI DU LOGICIEL
S OFTWARE- A NLEITUNG
M ANUAL DEL S OFTWARE
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GettingReady
■Before Reading This Manual........................ 1
■Contents....................................................... 4
■Features of This Software Application.......... 5
■About Files ................................................... 6
■About the Software....................................... 8
■Pre-installation Checks ................................ 9
WhenUsingWindows
■Installation Procedure (for Windows) ......... 10
■Using USB Cables
(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 12
■Using the Floppy Disk Adapter
(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 16
■Using the PC Card Adapter
(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 20
■Changing the Camio Viewer Settings ........ 23
WhenUsingMacintosh
■Installation Procedure (for Macintosh) ....... 25
■
Using USB Cables (Mac OS 9.0 or higher)... 27
■Using the Floppy Disk Adapter
(Power Macintosh/G3) ............................... 31
■Using the PC Card Adapter........................ 32
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■Button Functions ........................................ 34
■Pasting Images to Other Applications
(Windows) .................................................. 36
■How to Access the Service and Support .... 37
■Global Contacts.......................................... 38
Contents

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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-M25 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.
WhenYouUseSmartMedia™onYourPersonalComputer
• 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-M25.
• Format the SmartMedia™ on the PDR-M25.
• 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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FileStructureofSmartMedia™
The images taken on the Toshiba PDR-M25 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
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PDRM0001.JPG
PDRM0002.JPG
PDRM0003.JPG
PDRM0004.JPG
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About Files

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AboutPictureData
On the PDR-M25, 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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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 (for Windows 98 only)
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).
The USB driver provided on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver for use in
Windows 2000, Windows ME and Macintosh is not necessary.
About the Software

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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.
For installation : 8 MB
For software operation : 60 MB
*1 When you handle images, first make sure that you have enough free space on hard disk.
Minimumsystemrequirements
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Whenusingthe floppydiskadapteror PCCardadapter
Compatible
Personal
Computers
Windows
Windows 98/2000/ME
pre-installed PC
Macintosh
Mac OS 9.0
with built-in USB port
Compatible
Personal
Computers
Windows
Windows 98/2000/ME
pre-installed PC
Macintosh
PowerPC or higher
(Not applicable for 68K Macintosh)

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Installation Procedure (for Windows)
InstallingImageExpert
Before installing the Image Expert, install the USB driver.
InserttheCD-ROMsuppliedwiththissoftware
package into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen for selecting the display language appears.
Click"English".
Click"InstallImageExpert".
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup.