Toshiba PDR-M71 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M71

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
To ensure that you use the Toshiba
PDR-M71 Digital Still Camera safely
and correctly, read this Instruction
Manual carefully before you start using
the camera. Once you have finished
reading this Instruction Manual, keep it
handy at all times.
PDR-M71
ENGLISH
In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. of your camera.
Model No. PDR-M71 Serial No.
Please retain this information for future reference.

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For customers in the U.S.A.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
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:
• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.
Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left
of the TV.
Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment.
• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.
• If these suggestions don’t help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Attention
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M71
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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CAUTION
If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your camera may violate
FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera.
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 à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M71 Digital Still Camera.
To ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start
using the camera. Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times.
Trademark Information
•Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
•MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks 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.
•SmartMediaTM is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• Other companies or product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of the respective
companies.
Before Reading 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.
Conventions Used In This Manual

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The Function Map
There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-M71, by using the settings provided by the camera
itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your particular photographic requirements.
In addition to photographic functions, the PDR-M71 is provided with other handy functions. We suggest that you
look at the function map below before you start using the PDR-M71.
STEP1 – Taking photographs. (P. 41)
STEP2 –
Leaving camera settings up to your camera. (P. 46)
STEP3 – Utilizing the various photography modes.
STEP4 –
Setting the modes in more detail to make your
photographs turn out more as you intended.
Read these pages first.
Let’s learn about basic operation.
Taking photographs.
Let’s get ready to use the PDR-M71.
(P.19 to P. 38)
• Turning the Power ON (P. 38)
• Photography (P. 41)
•
Playing Back Photographed Images (P. 80)
• Erasing Images (P. 87)
• The camera automatically adjusts the focus and
exposure settings. (P. 47, P. 49)
• Taking Portrait Shots (P. 47, P. 49)
• Taking Landscape Shots (P. 47, P. 49)
• Taking Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 50)
• Taking Shots of Portraits at Night (P. 47, P. 50)
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Taking Continuous Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 51)
• Zoom Photography (P. 52)
• Focus Photography (P. 54)
• Photography Using the Self-timer (P. 55)
• Photography Using the Flash (P. 56)
• Making Movies (P. 75)
• Setting Image Size and Quality (P. 44)
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Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Aperture (P. 58, P.63)
• Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Shutter Speed (P. 58, P.65)
• Extended Exposure Photography (P. 58, P.68)
• Compensating Exposure (P. 58, P.69)
• Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) (P. 58, P.71)
• Taking Photos Continuously (P. 58, P.72)
• Setting White Balance (P. 58, P. 60)

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The Function Map (continued)
Loading images on a personal computer
Loading Images on a Personal Computer (P. 121), separate “Software Manual”
STEP1 –Let’s play back some images. (P. 80)
STEP2 –
Selecting the various ways to play back images.
STEP1 –Erasing Images (P. 87)
STEP2 –Other ways to erase images
Playing back your photographed images
Erasing images
Setting the basic camera settings
You can also do this
•Setting the Date and Time (P. 111)
•Formatting SmartMedia™(P. 91)
•Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (P. 115)
•Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)
•Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF (P. 117)
•Turning the Beep OFF (P. 111)
•Switching the Folder (P. 92)
•
Setting the Color of Images (Color/Black and White/Sepia) (P. 77)
•Changing the Power OFF Time (P. 110)
•
Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language (P. 112)
•Protecting Images (P. 106)
•Changing the size of Images (P. 94)
•Compressing Images (P. 96)
•Copying Images to another SmartMedia™(P. 98)
•Print Information (P. 102)
•Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)
•Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)
•
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (P. 119)
–The PDR-M81 also has lots of other features.–
•Playing Back Movies (P. 81)
•Enlarging Photographed Images (P. 84)
•Auto Playback (P. 85)
•Simple Movie Playback (P. 86)
•Displaying a List of Images (P. 83)
•
Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)
•Erasing All Images in a Folder (P. 89)
•Erasing All Image Folders (P. 89)
•Formatting SmartMedia™(P. 91)

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Preface
■Attention ............................................................................ 1
■Before Reading This Manual ............................................. 3
■The Function Map ............................................................. 4
■Contents ............................................................................ 6
■Safety Precautions ............................................................ 8
Indication definitions ......................................................... 8
Graphic symbol definitions ................................................ 8
Exemption Clauses ........................................................... 8
■Using Your Camera Correctly .......................................... 14
Notes On Handling Your Camera .................................... 14
Notes On Batteries ......................................................... 16
Notes On Handling Batteries .......................................... 17
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter ................................ 18
Getting Ready
■Accessories ..................................................................... 19
■Names of Parts ................................................................ 20
■Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................................... 24
■Installing the Batteries ..................................................... 25
Loading the Batteries ...................................................... 25
Removing the Batteries ................................................... 26
Battery Wear ................................................................... 27
■Using the Power Outlet .................................................... 28
■About SmartMedia™....................................................... 30
Notes on SmartMedia™................................................. 30
Loading SmartMedia™................................................... 31
Removing SmartMedia™................................................ 33
Write Protection .............................................................. 34
■LCD Monitor Display (during photography) ..................... 35
In [ ] mode .................................................................. 35
In [ ] mode ................................................................ 36
In [ ] mode ................................................................. 37
■Turning the Power On/Off ................................................ 38
Turning the Power On ..................................................... 38
Turning the Power Off ..................................................... 38
Taking Photographs
■How to Hold Your Camera ............................................... 39
■How to Press the Shutter Button ..................................... 40
■Photography (Auto Photography) .................................... 41
Using the Viewfinder ....................................................... 41
Using the LCD Monitor .................................................... 42
■Setting the Image Size and Quality ................................. 44
■Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode) .. 46
■Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes
([ ] Mode) ............................................................... 47
[ ] Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings .... 49
[ ] Portrait ................................................................... 49
[ ] Landscape ............................................................. 49
[ ] Sports .................................................................... 50
[ ] Night ..................................................................... 50
[ ] 16-frame multi ........................................................ 51
■Zoom Photography .......................................................... 52
■Changing the Focus ........................................................ 54
■Self-timer Photography .................................................... 55
■Photography Using the Flash .......................................... 56
■Manual Settings ............................................................... 58
Exposure control (EXP.) .................................................. 60
White Balance (W.B.) ...................................................... 60
Metering system (A.E.) ................................................... 61
Single, continuous or AEB photography mode (S/C) ...... 61
■Photography in the Program Mode .................................. 62
■Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode ..................... 63
■Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode ............ 65
■Photography in the Full Manual Mode ............................. 67
■Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) .... 68
■Exposure Compensation ................................................. 69
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The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M71.

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■Taking Shots with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing
(AEB Photography) ......................................................... 71
■Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) .. 72
■Making Movies ................................................................ 75
■Changing the Preset Conditions
(RECORDING MENU) .................................................... 76
PREVIEW ....................................................................... 77
COLOR ........................................................................... 77
ISO .................................................................................. 78
SHARPNESS .................................................................. 79
CONTRAST .................................................................... 79
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................... 79
LCD ............................................................................ 79
Playing Back Images
■Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame
Playback) ......................................................................... 80
■Playing Back Movies ....................................................... 81
■Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) ............. 83
■Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) ......... 84
■Auto Playback (Slideshow) .............................................. 85
■Playback of Multi Image Pictures .................................... 86
Erasing Images
■Erasing Images (Erase Frame) ....................................... 87
■Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) ....... 89
■Formatting the SmartMedia™......................................... 91
Handy Functions
■About Folders .................................................................. 92
How to select the folder ................................................... 92
■Reducing the Image Size (Resize) .................................. 94
■Compressing Images (Quality) ........................................ 96
■Copying Images .............................................................. 98
■Print Information ............................................................ 102
■Protecting Images ......................................................... 106
Protecting an Image ...................................................... 106
Removing the Protection ............................................... 108
Other Applications
■Basic Settings ( mode) ............................................ 109
AUTO POWER OFF ...................................................... 110
SOUND ......................................................................... 111
TIME & DATE ................................................................ 111
OSD LANGUAGE ......................................................... 112
VIDEO OUT .................................................................. 112
QUALITY ....................................................................... 112
SYSTEM INFO. ............................................................. 114
■Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................... 115
■Button and LCD Monitor Display
(In Playback Mode) ........................................................ 116
■Button and LCD Monitor Display
(In Photography Mode) .................................................. 117
■Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED .............. 118
■Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV ............ 119
■Transferring Images to a PC ......................................... 121
■Separately Sold Accessories ......................................... 122
■Connecting to Other Devices ........................................ 123
Additional Information
■Specifications ................................................................ 124
■Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor .... 128
■Troubleshooting ............................................................. 130
■Glossary ........................................................................ 133
The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M71.
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Safety Precautions
Indication definitions
Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M71. 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.
*1: “Bodily injury”means injuries, burns, and shock which
does not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.
*2: “Property damage”means extended harm to home,
household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.
Graphic symbol definitions
Indication Meaning
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that could result in death or
serious bodily injury, if the safety
instruction is not observed.
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that could result in bodily
injury, if the safety instruction is not
observed.
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that could result in bodily
injury *1 or property damage *2.
Exemption Clauses
•Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of
damages arising from earthquakes, fire not liable to
Toshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other
accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including
erroneous or improper operation and other problems.
•Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental
damages (lost profit, work interruption, corruption or loss of
the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or the
inability to use this unit.
•Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any
damages arising from not having followed the descriptions
in this Instruction Manual.
•Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any
damages arising from malfunctions arising from
combination with equipment or software that is not related
to Toshiba Corporation.
Graphic symbol Meaning
Indicates a prohibited action that
must not be carried out.
The actual prohibited action is
indicated in the symbol or nearby
graphically or described in text.
Indicates a necessary action that
must be carried out.
The actual necessary action is
indicated in the symbol or nearby
graphically or described in text.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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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.
Do not strike the batteries with a hammer,
or step on, drop or subject the batteries to
strong impact.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Use the batteries only for its originally
intended purpose.
Using the batteries for any other purpose might
cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in
fire or major injury.
DANGER

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Safety Precautions (continued)
Should you ever notice smoke, a strange
odor or excessive heat coming from the
camera, immediately turn OFF the power
and remove the batteries and AC adapter.
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.
If foreign objects or water have entered the
camera, immediately turn the power OFF
and remove the batteries and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or
electric shock. For details on repair, consult the
store of purchase, or please contact the
technical support number.
If the camera has fallen or its case is
damaged, immediately turn the power
OFF and remove the batteries and AC
adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or
electric shock. For details on repair, consult the
store of purchase, or please contact the
technical support number.
Do not place the camera on inclined or
unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over.
Do not use in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take
special care during rain, snow, on the beach or
near the shore.
Do not use the camera in the bath or
shower.
This might cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow metallic objects or other
flammable foreign matter inside the
camera.
This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do not
open the SmartMedia™cover, and insert or
allow such objects to fall inside.
(continued)
WARNING
WARNING

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Do not disassemble, change or repair the
camera.
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.
Do not touch power or TV antenna cords
during a thunderstorm.
This might cause electric shock.
Do not use the camera while you are
walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in a
traffic accident.
Use only the specified batteries or the
specified AC adapter.
Use of a battery or AC adapter other than
specified, might cause fire, defects or
malfunctions.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of
children.
If a child swallows a battery, this might result in
poisoning. If a child swallows a battery,
immediately consult a physician.
If battery fluid enters the eyes,
immediately rinse with fresh water and
consult with a physician to receive
treatment.
If left untreated, damage to the eye could be
permanent.
Use the AC adapter only with the indicated
power supply voltage (USA: 100-120V,
Europe: 230V AC)
Use with any other power supply voltage might
cause fire or electric shock.
(continued)
WARNING
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WARNING

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Safety Precautions (continued)
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.
Do not leave the camera in places where
the temperature may rise significantly,
such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts
inside, resulting in fire.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth
or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform
the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a
well-ventilated place.
Before you move the camera, disconnect
cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and
cables, resulting in fire or electric shock.
Do not drop or subject the camera to
strong impact.
This might cause fire, electric shock or
malfunctions.
Before you carry out maintenance on the
camera, remove the battery and AC
adapter.
Leaving these attached might cause electric
shock.
Remove the batteries and AC adapter if
you plan not to use the camera for a long
time.
This might cause fire.
Insert the batteries paying careful attention
to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted
might cause fire and injury, or damage the
surrounding areas.
CAUTION
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Safety Precautions (continued)
Do not charge the supplied batteries.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries
in the camera.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire, major injury or
damaging the camera.
Do not use different types of batteries
together, or mix old and new batteries.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury or
damaging the camera.
Do not walk around with the camera
swinging from the shoulder strap.
If you walk around with the camera hanging
from your hand through the shoulder strap, the
camera might come into contact to other people
and cause injury, or damage to the camera or
other objects.
Do not look at the sun through the camera
viewfinder.
This may cause injury of the eyes.
Do not use the flash close to anyone’s
eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s
eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
If the LCD monitor is impacted, the glass on the
screen may be broken and internal fluid may
leak.
If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes
into contact with your body or clothes,
immediately rinse with fresh water. If the internal
fluid enters your eyes, immediately consult a
physician to receive treatment.
Consult your dealer regarding the internal
cleaning of the camera once every two
years.
If dust is allowed to accumulate inside the
camera for a long time, this might result in fire or
defects. Consult your dealer regarding the
cleaning costs.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Using Your Camera Correctly
Notes On Handling Your Camera
When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwards and
the notes described below.
●Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places:
•Places subject to humidity, dust and dirt
•Places subject to direct sunlight
•Places subject to high or low temperature
•Places filled with highly flammable gas
•Places near gasoline, benzene or paint thinner
•Places subject to strong vibrations
•Places subject to smoke or steam
•Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as electric motors, transformers or magnets)
•Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods
●Do not expose the camera to sand or dust.
The PDR-M71 is particularly sensitive to sand and dust. If the camera comes into contact with sand or
dust, not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable.
Pay special attention when using the camera at the beach or where sand or dust is likely to be present.
●Notes On Condensation
Due to a sudden change in temperature, such as when you move the camera 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. If this happens, remove the SmartMedia™, wipe off any condensation
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●Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera
•To prevent the lens, surface of the LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust
from these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth.
•Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. 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.
●Cautions on Magnetism
•Please note that credit cards, cash cards, magnetic
commutation tickets, floppy disks and the like are
susceptible to magnetism.
Do not bring them close to the speaker of the camera.
Failure to do so may cause damage to data, which could
make the camera unserviceable.
Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
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Notes On Batteries
•To extend the use of the camera, we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of batteries:
- Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh] (Extended Life, Rechargeable)
- Lithium (Extended Life, Not Rechargeable)
•Battery performance in general (especially Alkaline) may vary depending on individual brand, length of storage
since manufacture, temperature, and operating mode of the digital camera, such as play back using LCD and
strobe. Low temperatures (50 degrees Fahrenheit/10 degrees Celsius or below) can also affect the performance
of the battery and decrease the number of pictures taken when compared to picture taking in warmer
conditions.
•The supplied Alkaline batteries are only for operation check when you buy your camera, so the battery life may
be short.
•The use of manganese type batteries is not suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that can
be taken with this type of battery.
•When the camera is not in use for an extended period, please remove the batteries from the camera to extend
battery life, and to prevent damage such as battery leakage. (Once the batteries have been removed from the
camera, you will need to re-set the date and time within the SETUP MENU.)
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
Notes On Handling Batteries
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the
warnings and cautions indicated on the battery.
Failure to do this might cause battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, major
injury or damaging the camera.
■About Battery Use
•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.
•When using rechargeable batteries, follow the instructions for the batteries and the charger for safe
handling. (This camera can not charge the rechargeable batteries.)
•Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera.
•Do not remove the batteries immediately after a prolonged use of the camera, as they may have become
heated.
Neglecting the above may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in burns or injury.
If your fingers or clothes come into contact with the battery acid, wash them immediately. If your eyes come in
contact with battery acid, wash them and immediately consult your doctor.
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter
Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Europe, PDR-
ACM1U for the UK) (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 8 onwards
and the notes described below.
•Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to contact any other metal object as this might cause a
short circuit.
•To connect the AC adapter, firmly insert the plug on the end of the cable into the DC IN 5V terminal.
Do not insert the plug into other terminals. This might cause the camera to malfunction.
•Before you disconnect the connector cable, turn the camera OFF and then disconnect the cable
holding it by its plug. Do not disconnect the connector cable by pulling the actual cable.
•Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impacts.
•Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid locations.
•Do not plug in the AC adapter while you are using the battery. Switch the camera OFF first.
•The AC adapter is for indoor use only.
•Use only the specified AC adapter. Do not use other AC adapters.
•The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
•Buzzing or whirring noises may come from inside the camera. This is normal and not a malfunction.
•Do not use the AC adapter near a radio as it could interfere with radio signal reception.
•If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is in operation, the date may be lost from
memory. If this happens, reset the date. (➲Page 111)