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.
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(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.
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of use of a device by the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application.
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warranty , the disk will be replaced free of charge. For all other nonconformities or damages made
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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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