Toshiba PDR-M3 User manual

TOSHIBA
PDR-M3
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
Introduction
Basic
Photography
Applications
Additional
Information
OWNER’S MANUAL
To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M3 Digital Still Camera safely and
correctly, read this User’s Guide carefully beforehand. Once you have finished
reading the owner's manual, keep it handy at all times.

To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
A
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR,
The
graphical
symbols
are
located
on
the
bottom
of
the
case.
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
AN
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
A
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
For customers in the U.S.A.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M3
Tested To Comply
C With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This
device
complies
with
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
Operation
is
subject
to
the
following
two
conditions:
(1)
This
device
may
not
cause
harmful
interference,
and
(2)
this
device
must
accept
any
interference
received,
including
interference
that
may
cause
undesired
operation.
CAUTION
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
2

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
e Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.
Move the computer or the radio or TV. For example, if the computer is to the right of
the TV, move it to the left of the TV.
Or, move the computer farther away from the radio or TV.
© Plug the computer into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same
circuit as your computer.
e Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the computer) are covered.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the computer.
If these suggestions don’t help, consult your computer dealer or experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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. Only peripherals
(computer input / output devices, terminalis, printers, etc.) certified to comply with tha
Class B limits may be attached to the computer containing the camera. Operations
with non-certified peripherals are likely to result in interference with radio and TV
reception.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Imaging Systems Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard,
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Phone Number: [phone]
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme 4 la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn,
moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

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Contents ..
Using Your Camera Correctly
Using the Battery ...
AC Adapter ....
SmartMedia
Safety Notes
Preface ..
Nomenclature ...
Using the Hand Strap ....
Using the Lens Cover ...
Charging the Battery ..
Loading the Battery ...
Connecting the AC Adapter to Charge the Battery .
Loading the SmartMedia
Loading the SmartMedia .....
Compatible SmartMedia
Setting the Date and Time ...
F] Normal (Auto) Mode .
Tana Pictures Using the Optical
I} Viewing the Photographed Image
(Single-Frame Playback)
EE Erasing Unwanted Images (Single-Frame Erase) ............
Switching Off (Removing the SmartMedia) .........ssssessee
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness
Taking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor
SET Button . .39
Flash ... . 39
QUALITY 41
File Size ...... . 42
Macro (Close Up) Photography .
Setup Mode .......
SHARPNESS
Color
FRAME No.
BEEP

Self-Timer Mode ..
Playback Mode (Various Playback Functions) ...
Playback Zoom ........
Multi-Frame Playback ..
(A) Auto Play ...
> Erase Mode ...
2 Erase Frame ..
2 Erase All ............
g Format (Initialize)
a Protect Mode (Protecting Your Images)
> Protecting Single Frames and Removing the Protection ..
Q Removing Protection for All Frames
AS Write Protection .
3 Manual Mode .......
> Setting the White Balance
= Exposure Compensation .
Setting the Flash Correction
Setting the AE ..........
Setting the External Flash Synchronization .
Filter Functions (Editing Images During Playback)
Soft Focus
Cross Fitter ....
System Expansion Options ...........ssssscssesssssessssessscssecessneeneerseroeenses
Using a TV to Take Pictures and View Images ..
Transferring Images to a PC (PC Mode)
za Warning Displays .
o> Viewfinder LED
3 & Troubleshooting ..
8 = Specifications
Q z Accessories Guide .
Glossary

Be
sure
to
read
this
information
in
conjunction
with
Before
You
Use
This
Product
“Safety
Notes”
(=>P.11)
to
ensure
that
you
use
your
camera
correctly.
H Places to Avoid
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:
@ Places subject to strong vibrations
@
Places
subject
to
strong
magnetic
fields
(such
as
places
near
motors,
transformers
or
magnets)
@
For
long
periods
in
contact
with
chemicals
such
as
pesticides
or
next
to
rubber
or
vinyl
products
H Do not expose the camera to sand.
The
PDR-MS
is
particularly
adversely
affected
by
sand.
In
sandy
locations
such
as
beaches
or
deserts,
or
in
locations
where
there
is
wind
borne
sand,
ensure
that
the
camera
is
not
exposed
to
sand.
This
can
cause
faults
that
may
be
irreparable.
H Notes on Condensation
Due
to
a
sudden
change
in
temperature,
such
as
the
move
from
a
cold
location
to
a
warm
one,
water
droplets
(condensation)
may
form
on
the
inside
of
the
camera
or
on
the
lens.
When
this
occurs,
switch
the
camera
off
and
wait
an
hour
before
using
the
camera.
Condensation
may
also
form
on
the
SmartMedia
card.
In
this
event,
remove
the
=
SmartMedia
and
wait
a
short
time
before
using
it
again.
W Cleaning Your Camera
©
Use
a
blower
brush
to
remove
dust
from
the
lens
and
LCD
surface
and
then
wipe
lightly
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth.
If
any
soiling
remains,
apply
a
small
amount
of
lens
cleaning
liquid
to
a
piece
of
lens
cleaning
paper
and
wipe
gently.
®
Do
not
scratch
hard
objects
against
the
lens,
LCD
monitor
screen
or
viewfinder
as
these
surfaces
are
easily
damaged.
©
Clean
the
body
of
the
camera
with
a
soft
dry
cloth.
Do
not
use
volatile
substances
such
as
thinners,
benzine
or
insecticide,
as
these
may
react
with
camera
body
and
cause
deformation
or remove
the
coating.
H Using the Camera Overseas
When
travelling
overseas,
do
not
place
your
camera
in
the
check-in
baggage.
Baggage
handling
at
airports
may
subject
baggage
to
violent
shocks,
and
the
camera
may
be
damaged internally even when no external damage is visible.

Using the Battery
Before you use the camera, read the battery instructions and take care to observe the safety
precautions provided in the instructions.
The PDR-M3 camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Note the points below when
using this battery. Read the “Safety Notes” carefully to ensure that you use the battery
correctly.
* When shipped, the NP-100 is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before using it.
E Battery Features
@ The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a battery that has
been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.
© To maximize the battery life, switch the camera off as often as possible when it is not
being used.
@ In cold locations, the number of frames that can be shot decreases. Take along a
spare fully charged battery.
You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the battery in your
pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before
you take a picture. If you are using a heating pad, do not place the battery directly
against the pad.
i Charging the Battery
@ The battery can be charged using the PDR-ACM1 AC Adapter supplied with the
PDR-M3.
The battery takes approximately 7 hours to charge.
If you use the BC-100 Battery Charger (sold separately), the battery can be charged in
approximately 2.5 hours.
@ This rechargeable battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before
being charged.
@ The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used.
This is perfectly normal.
@ The battery can be charged at temperatures between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and
+104°F), but should be charged between +10°C and +30°C (+32°F and +86°F) to
obtain maximum battery performance.
® Do not recharge a fully charged battery.
Battery Life
At normal temperatures, this battery can be used at least 300 times. If the battery runs
out quickly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and
should be replaced.

W To ensure that you obtain optimum battery performance:
@ Always keep the battery contacts clean.
©
Store
the
battery
in
a
cool,
dry
place.
Storing
the
battery
for
long
periods
in
a
hot
location can shorten the battery life.
If
the
battery
is
used
for
a
long
period,
the
camera
body
and
the
battery
itself
will
become
warm.
This
is
normal
and
is
not
a
malfunction.
Use
the
AC
adapter
supplied
with
the
camera
if
you
are
taking
picture
or
viewing
images
for
a
long
period
of
time.
C Adapter
Use
only
the
PDR-ACM1
AC
Adapter
(supplied)
with
your
PDR-M3
Digital
Still
Camera.
The
use
of
an
AC
adapter
other
than
the
PDR-ACM1
could
result
in
damage
to
your
PDR-
M3 Digital Still Camera.
@ For indoor use only.
©
Firmly
push
the
connection
cord
plug
into
the
DC
IN
socket
on
the
camera.
©
Before
removing
the
connection
cord
from
the
camera's
DC
IN
socket,
switch
the
camera
off
and
grasp
the
plug
as
you
pull
it
out.
(Do
not
pull
on
the
cord.)
®
Do
not
use
this
camera
with
devices
other
than
those
specified
for
use
with
this
camera.
©
The
camera
may
at
times
become
warm
during
use.
This
is
normal
and
does
not
indicate
a
fault.
© Do not use the camera in very hot and humid locations.
® Do not drop the camera or subject it to strong impacts.
®
Buzzing
or
whirring
noises
may
come
from
inside
the
camera.
This
is
normal
and
does
not
indicate
a
fault.
©
Do
not
use
the
camera
near
a
radio
as
it
could
interfere
with
radio
signal
reception.
©
Ensure
that
you
do
not
touch
the
AC
adapter
against
any
other
metal
object
as
this
could
cause
a
short
circuit.
©
Do
not
plug
the
AC
adapter
into
the
DIGITAL
socket
as
this
could
damage
your
camera.
®
Do
not
plug
in
the
AC
adapter
while
you
are
using
the
battery.
Switch
the
camera
off
first.
©
Do
not
load
the
battery
while
you
are
using
the
AC
adapter.
Switch
the
camera
off
first.
e
If
you
disconnect
the
AC
adapter
while
there
is
no
battery
loaded
in
the
camera,
the
date
and
time
information
will
be
lost.
In
this
event,
reset
the
date
and
time.
(™pP.25)
©
If
you
plug
in
the
AC
adapter
when
there
is
no
battery
loaded
in
the
camera,
the
viewfinder
lamp
may
flash
red.
This
does
not
indicate
a
fault,
however.

The SmartMedia card supplied with your PDR-M3 camera is a new image recording
medium developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each SmartMedia card contains
a built-in semiconductor memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for storing
digital image data.
Because the data is stored electronically, the stored image data can be erased from the
card and new data recorded.
Storing Data
In the situations listed below, recorded data may be erased (destroyed). Please note that
Toshiba Corporation accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss (destruction) of
recorded data.
* When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the owner or a third party
* When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise
* When the SmartMedia cover is opened or the SmartMedia removed and the camera is
then switched off during data recording, during data erasing (SmartMedia formatting)
or during frame advance when images are being played back.
Back up important data onto another medium (MO disk, floppy disk, hard disk,
etc.).
H Handling SmartMedia
© When inserting the card into the camera, hold the SmartMedia straight as you push it
in.
© Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera off during data recording, during
data erasing (SmartMedia formatting) or during frame advance when images are being
played back. These actions could result in damage to the SmartMedia.
@ Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the PDR-M3. The use of other
SmartMedia could damage the camera.
@ SmartMedia are precision electronic devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject
SmartMedia to excessive shocks.
® Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments likely to be affected by strong static
electricity or electrical noise.
© Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot, humid or corrosive environments.
@ Take care not to touch the SmartMedia’s contact area or allow the area to become
soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur.
© To avoid damage caused by static electricity, always use the special static-free case
provided during transportation or storage, or keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if
available.
® Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket. This could subject the
SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down, thereby damaging the SmartMedia.
© The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended
periods of picture taking or image viewing. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
© inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may
result in a camera malfunction. if this occurs, switch the camera off and then on again.
g

@
Affix
the
label
onto
the
designated
area
of
the
card.
Do
not
use
third-party
labels
as
this
can
lead
to
problems
when
the
card
is
inserted
or
removed.
@
When
you
attach
the
label,
take
care
that
it
does
not
cover
any
of
the
write-protect
area.
H Using SmartMedia with a PC
@
If
you
intend
to
take
photos
using
a
SmartMedia
that
has
been
used
on
a
PC,
format
the
SmartMedia
on
your
camera.
When
you
format
a
SmartMedia
in
the
camera,
a
folder
(directory)
called
“IM01TOSH”
is
automatically
created.
Image
data
is
then
recorded
in
this
folder.
@
Do
not
change
or
delete
the
folder
(directory)
names
or
file
names
on
the
SmartMedia
from
your
PC
as
this
will
make
it
impossible
to
use
the
SmartMedia
in
your
camera.
è
Always
use
the
camera
to
erase
image
data
on
a
SmartMedia.
@
To
edit
image
data,
copy
the
image
data
to
the
computer's
hard
disk
and
then
edit
the
copied
data.
©
To
record
or
erase
image
data
on
a
SmartMedia
card
from
your
PC,
or
to
read
images
recorded
on
the
SmartMedia
using
your
PDR-M3
camera
from
your
PC,
use
the
PICTURE
SHUTTLE
Data
Transfer
Software
provided
with
the
Interface
kit.
W Write Protection
=
©
Affix
a
write-protect
sticker
over
the
write-protect
area
on the
SmartMedia
prevent
recording
of
data
to
or
the
erasure
of
data
from
the
SmartMedia.
@
When
attaching
the
sticker,
ensure
that
it
is
within
the
write-protect
area
and
that
it
is
firmly stuck flush to the card.
Do
not
use
third-party
labels
as
this
can
lead
to
problems
when
the
card
is
inserted
or
removed.
@
The
write
protection
may
not
function
if
the
write-protect
sticker
becomes
soiled.
Use
a
soft dry cloth to wipe away any soiling.
i SmartMedia Specifications
Type
Image
memory
card
for
digital
cameras
(SmartMedia)
2MB,
4MB,
8MB,
16MB,
(32MB)
Type of memory NAND flash memory
Operating voltage 3.3V
Operating
conditions
Temperature:
0°C
to
40°C;
Humidity:
80%
or
less
(condensation
free)
Dimensions
37mm
x0.76mm
x
45mm
(1.45in.
x
0.03in.
X
1.77in.)
(WxH
x
D)
Accessories
Anti-static
case
(1),
labels
(2),
write-protect
stickers
(4)