Toshiba PDR-M81 Mounting instructions

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M81
SOFTWARE MANUAL
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M81
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-M81 Digital
Still Camera and your personal computer that the Software Application is running on.
For basic details on the PDR-M81 and your personal computer, refer to the Toshiba PDR-M81 Digital Still
Camera’s Instruction Manual or the Instruction Manual for your personal computer.
Trademark Information
•Windows and Windows NT 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.
•Macintoshand QuickTime are trademarks 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 95
This refers to the Microsoft®Windows®95 operating system.
• Windows NT
This refers to the Microsoft®Windows NT®or Windows NT®workstation 4.0 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 both still images and movies.

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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.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M81
USB cable (1.5 m <4.9 ft>)
Software Manual
(this manual) CD-ROM (1 disk)

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Contents
Getting Ready
■Before Reading This Manual ....................... 1
■Contents...................................................... 4
■Features of This SoftwareApplication......... 5
■About Files .................................................. 6
■About the Software...................................... 8
■Pre-installation Checks ............................... 9
When Using Windows
■Installation Procedure ............................... 10
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Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME) .. 15
■Using the Floppy Disk Adapter
(Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000/ME) ............ 19
■Using the PC Card Adapter
(Windows 95/
98/2000/ME )......................... 22
■Changing the Camio Viewer Settings........ 24
When Using Macintosh
■Installation Procedure ............................... 26
■Using USB Cables .................................... 29
■Using the Floppy Disk Adapter.................. 33
■Using the PC Card Adapter....................... 34
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■Button Functions ....................................... 36
■Appending Still Images With Audio Files... 38
■Pasting Still Images to Other Applications
(Windows) ................................................. 40
■Playing Movies .......................................... 41

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Features ofThis 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-M81 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 Still Images
You can edit imported still images using Image Expert, or print them out on a printer connected to the
personal computer you are using.
• Playing Movies
You can play imported movies.
• 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-M81.
• Format the SmartMedia™ on the PDR-M81.
• 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-M81 Digital Still Camera are stored to the SmartMedia™ as shown below.
root DCIM 100TOSHI PDRM0001.JPG
PDRM0002.JPG
PDRM0003.JPG
PDRM0004.JPG
PDRM0005.AVI
101TOSHI PDRM0001.JPG
PDRM0002.JPG
PDRM0003.JPG
PDRM0004.JPG
PDRM0005.AVI
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About Files (continued)
About Still Picture Data
On the PDR-M81, still image data is saved in Exif format. This format is JPEG data that includes a thumbnail
image and the photographic settings.
Still 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)
About Movie Data
Movie data is saved in the following format on the PDR-M81:
File format : AVI
Movie size : 320 x 240 or 160 x 120
Movie codec : Motion-JPEG
Audio codec : 8-bit Mono PCM (8 kHz)
Memo
• The quality or size of movie data cannot be changed.

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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 and to playback movies.
• 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).
• QuickTime
Install this software after installing Image Expert. You can play imported movies on personal computers that
have this software installed on them.

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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.
*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
Windows
Windows 98/95/
NT 4.0/2000/ME
32 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
11 *
Macintosh
Mac OS 8.1 or higher
32 MB min. (64 MB min. recommended)
For installation : 8 MB
For software operation : 60 MB
PowerPC or higher
(Not applicable for 68K Macintosh)
*
Compatible
Personal
Computers
Windows
Windows 98/2000/ME
pre-installed PC
Macintosh
Mac OS with built-in USB port
Compatible
Personal
Computers
Windows
Windows 98/95/NT/2000/ME
pre-installed PC
Macintosh
PowerPC or higher
(Not applicable for 68K Macintosh)

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Installation Procedure
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.
QuickTime is installed after Image Expert has been installed.
☞About QuickTime ➲P.8
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 only)
Install this driver when the USB cable is used. (The USB driver provided on the CD-ROM is exclusively
for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver for use in Windows 2000/ME is not necessary.)
Connect one end of the USB cable to the DIGITAL terminal on the PDR-M81.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to your
personal computer or to the USB port on the USB
hub.
Connect the USB cable with Windows 98 already booted up.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
Click the Next button.
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Installation Procedure (continued)
Select “Search for the best driver for your
device. (Recommended)”, and click the Next
button.
The next screen appears.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive,
check the“CD-ROM drive”check box, and
click the Next button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
When installation is completed, the Add New Hardware
Wizard screen appears again.

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Click the Next button.
Select “Search for the best driver for your
device. (Recommended)”, and click the Next
button.
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Installation Procedure (continued)
Check the“CD-ROM drive”check box, and click the Next button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
This completes installation of the required drivers.
From here on, the PDR-M81 is automatically recognized simply by connecting the USB cable.
IMPORTANT
• To remove the SmartMedia™ from the PDR-M81 when the PDR-M81 is connected to your personal
computer by the USB cable, follow the procedure below:
1Right click the drive icon in My Computer and select Eject.
2Make sure that the viewfinder lamp on the PDR-M81 is not lit, and remove the SmartMedia™.
If you remove the SmartMedia™ without doing this, the USB connection will be broken and may cause
your personal computer to malfunction.
To restore the connection, either reconnect the USB cable, or reboot your personal computer.
☞For details on how to turn the camera power OFF ➲“Toshiba Digital Still Camera User’s Manual”

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Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME)
To enable importing of images on the PDR-M81 to your personal computer, the PDR-M81 must be connected to
your personal computer by USB cable.
When you connect the PDR-M81 to your personal computer by USB cable, the connection can only be made with
both the PDR-M81 and your personal computer turned ON. The PDR-M81 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-M81 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 one end of the USB cable to the DIGITAL terminal on the PDR-M81.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
your personal computer or to the USB port on
the USB hub.

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Using USB Cables (Windows 98/2000/ME) (continued)
Set the mode dial to [ ].
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.
<When using Windows 98>
☞Installing the USB driver ➲P.11
<When using Windows 2000/ME>
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the driver installation. It is added as a Removable Disk as
the standard Windows 2000/ME driver is installed.