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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M5
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
To ensure that you use the Toshiba
PDR-M5 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-M5
ENGLISH
In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. of your camera.
Model No. PDR-M5 Serial No.
Please retain this information for future reference.
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For customers in the U.S.A.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M5
Tested To Comply
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.
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
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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: (800)288-1354
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-M5 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, Windows, 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.
• SmartMedia 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.
About OS Abbreviations
• Windows 98
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98 operating system.
• Windows 95
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
95 operating system.
• Windows NT
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
NT Workstation 4.0 operating system.
Conventions Used In This Manual
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Contents
The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M5.
Preface
■ Attention ................................................................1
■ Before Reading This Manual .................................3
■ Contents ................................................................4
■ Safety Precautions ................................................6
■ Using Your Camera Correctly ..............................12
■ Features ..............................................................17
■ The Function Map................................................18
Getting Ready
■ Accessories .........................................................19
■ Names of Parts....................................................20
■ Attaching the Strap ..............................................24
■ Preparing the Battery...........................................25
Loading the Battery ..............................................25
Removing the Battery ...........................................27
Charging the Battery.............................................27
■ Using the Power Outlet........................................29
■ About SmartMedia™ ...........................................30
Notes on SmartMedia™ .......................................30
Loading SmartMedia™.........................................31
Removing SmartMedia™ .....................................32
Write Protection ....................................................34
■ Turning the Power ON/OFF.................................35
Turning the Power ON ..........................................35
Turning the Power OFF ........................................35
■ LCD Monitor Display............................................36
In Photography Mode ...........................................36
In Playback mode .................................................37
Basic Photography
■ How to Hold Your Camera ...................................38
■ How to Press the Shutter Button .........................39
■ About the Color of the Viewfinder LED ................41
■ Photography (Auto Photography) ........................42
Using the Viewfinder.............................................42
Using the LCD Monitor .........................................43
■ Setting the Image Size and Quality .....................45
■ Zoom Photography ..............................................47
■ Digital Zoom Photography ...................................48
■ Close-up Photography
(Macro approximately Photography) ...................49
■ Photography Using the Self-timer
(Self-timer Photography) .....................................50
■ Photography Using the Flash
(Flash Photography) ............................................51
■ Taking Photographs Continuously
(Burst Photography) ............................................54
■ Multi Image Photography
(Multi Photography) ............................................. 57
■ Long Exposure Photography
(Bulb Photography)..............................................58
■ Making Movies.....................................................59
■ Taking Photographs Manually
(Manual Photography) .........................................60
■ Changing the Preset Conditions
(REC MENU) .......................................................65
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Playing Back/Erasing Images
■ Playing Back Photographed Images
(Single-Frame Playback) .....................................69
■ Playing Back Movies ...........................................70
■ Enlarging Photographed Images
(Zoom Playback) .................................................73
■ Displaying a List of Images
(Thumbnail Display).............................................74
■ Auto Playback (Slideshow)..................................75
■ Playback of Multi Image Pictures ........................76
■ Reducing the Image Size (Resize) ......................77
■ Compressing Images (Quality) ............................79
■ Copying Images...................................................81
■ Selecting the Folder to Play Back........................84
■ Erasing Images (Erase Frame) ...........................86
■ Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) ...........88
■ Formatting the SmartMedia™ .............................89
■ Protecting Images................................................ 90
Protecting an Image .............................................90
Removing the Protection ......................................92
Other Applications
■ Basic Photographic Settings
(SET-UP mode) ...................................................93
AUTO-OFF ...........................................................94
SOUND ................................................................95
TIME .....................................................................95
LANGUAGE..........................................................95
SCREEN ..............................................................96
IMAGE number.....................................................96
DEFAULT..............................................................97
■ Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness................. 98
■ DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display................ 99
■ Taking and Playing Back
Photographs on a TV.........................................100
■ Transferring Images to a PC..............................102
■ Separately Sold Accessories .............................103
■ Connecting to Other Devices............................. 105
Additional Information
■ Specifications ....................................................106
■ Warnings and Messages Displayed
on LCD Monitor ................................................. 110
■ Troubleshooting ................................................. 111
■ Glossary ............................................................ 114
■ Customer Support ............................................. 115
■ Demo Mode ....................................................... 116
The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M5.
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Safety Precautions
Indication definitions
Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M5. 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: “Physical 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
battery into fire or water.
Doing might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up,
resulting in fire or major injury.
Do not strike the battery with a hammer, or
step on, drop or subject the battery to
strong impact.
Doing so might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat
up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Use only the optional, recommended
battery charger. Do not use any other
battery charger.
Charging the battery by any other battery
charger might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat
up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Use the battery only for its originally
intended purpose.
Using the battery for any other purpose might
cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in
fire or major injury.
Do not carry the battery or store it together
with other metallic objects such as a ball-
point pen or necklace.
This might short-circuit the battery’s + and –
terminals. This might cause the battery to
rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major
injury.
DANGER
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 battery 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 battery 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 battery 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 wobbly,
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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Safety Precautions (continued)
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 (120V AC).
Use with any other power supply voltage might
cause fire or electric shock.
(continued)
WARNING
(continued)
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 place or wrap the camera 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 battery paying careful attention to
the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted
might cause fire and injury, or damage the
surrounding areas.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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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 temporary damage to the
person’s eyesight.
Do not walk around with the camera
swinging from the strap.
This might subject the camera to shock as it
bumps into a person or an object, damaging the
camera or causing an injury.
Before you store or dispose of used
batteries insert them in their battery covers
or tape the plus (+) and (–) terminals with
insulating tape.
If stored or disposed of without doing this, the
batteries may make contact with metal objects,
resulting in fire or injury due to leaking of battery
fluid, overheating or bursting of the battery.
Do not subject the status display to impact.
If the status display is impacted, the glass on the
screen may be broken and internal fluid may
leak.
If the internal fluid enters your eyes or sticks to
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 6 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 near 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.
The PDR-M5 is particularly sensitive to sand. If the camera comes into contact with sand, 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 sand 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 water droplets and
wait a short time before using it again.
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● Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera
• To prevent the lens, surface of the status display or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust
on 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.
Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
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Notes On Handling Batteries
The PDR-M5 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as
the “battery”.) Other batteries cannot be used.
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the
notes described below.
* The battery is not fully charged when you buy your camera. Be sure to charge the battery before you use your
camera.
* Before you use a battery, be sure to remove the electrode cover.
About Battery Use
• The battery gradually discharges even when not used. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
• 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 taken 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.
• Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
• If the battery is used for a long time, the camera body and the battery itself will become warm. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
• At normal temperatures, this battery can be recharged at least 300 times for use. If the battery runs out
quickly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.
When Not Using the Battery For A Long Time
• If the battery is not to be used for a while, store it after there is no power left. If the battery is stored for
a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
• When the battery is to be stored for a long time, fully charge the battery and then use the battery until
there is no power left once every year and then store it.
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• When the battery is not in use, be sure to remove it from the camera body or battery charger (sold
separately). If the battery is left attached to the camera body or battery charger, a minute current will
flow even if the power is turned OFF. This will result in overdischarge and the battery may no longer be
useable.
• Store the battery in a cool place with the battery cover attached. We recommend a dry place with a
surrounding temperature of +59°F <+15˚C> to +77°F <+25˚C>. Avoid storing the battery in extremely
hot or cold places.
Charging the Battery
• When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be
sure to charge the battery before use.
• The battery can be charged within this camera body using the PDR-AC10 AC adapter supplied with
the PDR-M5 (see page 29). The battery takes about five hours to charge.
• If you use the PDR-CG1 battery charger (sold separately), the battery can be charged in about one
hour.
• 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 normal
and not a malfunction.
• The battery can be charged at temperatures between +32°F <0°C> and +104°F <+40°C>, but should
be charged between +50°F <+10°C> and +86°F <+30°C> to obtain maximum battery performance.
• Do not recharge a fully charged battery.
Caution when disposing a battery
Batteries are included with this product. When they are no longer useable, you should
not throw them away. Instead, properly dispose of them as small chemical waste.
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter
Be sure to use only the AC adapter (PDR-AC10) provided with your camera. 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 6 onwards and
the notes described below.
• The AC adapter is designed for use only in the U.S.A and Canada. It cannot be used overseas.
• 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. (
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Features
Photography interval of
1
second
*1
Replay interval of
2
seconds
*1
3
X zoom lens
USB interface compatible
- Serial interface also compatible
● High definition 2.14 million pixels
● Extensive photographic functions
• Auto/Flash/Macro/Self-timer
• Movie photography
*2
• Burst mode (4 frames in 1 second)
• Multi mode (16 continuous images
in one frame)
• Bulb mode for night and creative photography
• Color/Black-and-white photography etc.
● Image size and quality easily
selectable
•Size (still image:1600 x 1200/800 x 600 pixels)
(movie :320 x 240 pixels/160 x 120 pixels)
• Quality (FINE/NORMAL/BASIC)
● Status display
• Settings can be verified even when LCD
monitor is OFF.
● SmartMedia™
• Expandable up to 64MB
● Compatibility
• Image recording method compliant with Exif
ver2.1 (JPEG)
*1
These figures may vary according to the
photography and playback conditions.
*2
Sound cannot be recorded.
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Read these pages first.
Let's get ready to use the PDR-M5.
(P.19 – 37)
Let's learn about basic operation.
First, let's learn about the basic way of using the
PDR-M5.
Photography (P.42)
Playing Back Photographed Images (P.69)
Erasing Images (P.86)
Zoom Photography (P.47)
Digital Zoom Photography (P.48)
Close-up Photography (P.49)
Photography Using the Self-timer (P.50)
Photography Using the Flash (P.51)
Taking Photographs Continuously (P.54)
Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography) (P.57)
Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) (P.58)
Making Movies (P.59)
Utilizing the various photography modes.
You can choose various photography modes on the
PDR-M5.
Playing Back Movies
(P.70)
Enlarging Photographed Images
(P.73)
Auto Playback
(P.75)
Playback of Multi Image Pictures
(P.76)
Playing back your photographed images
You can choose various ways of playing back images
on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Image Size and Quality
(P.45)
Manually setting the PDR-M5
(P.60)
Changing the Preset Conditions
(P.65)
Changing the photography settings.
You can change the settings for the image that you are
going to take according to your particular requirements,
location and other conditions.
You can also do this.
The PDR-M5 also has lots of other features.
Displaying a List of Images (P.74)
Erasing All Images at once
(P.88)
Protecting Images
(P.90)
Changing the size of Images
(P.77)
Compressing Images
(P.79)
Copying Images to another SmartMedia™
(P.81)
Changing PDR-M5 camera Settings
(P.93)
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV
(P.100)
Transferring Images
(P.102)
The Function Map
It is suggested that you look at the function map, below before using the PDR-M5.
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Accessories
Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
PDR-BT1 lithium-ion
battery pack (1)
PDR-AC10 AC adapter (1) Video cable (1)
SmartMedia™
(8MB, 3.3V) (1)
Strap (1)
USB cable Serial cable Adapter cable for
Macintosh
Software application
(CD-ROM)
• Instruction Manual (this manual)
• Warranty Card
• Software Manual
• Anti-static case (1)
• Labels (2)
• Write-protect stickers (4)
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Mode dial
For enlarged view ( P.22)
Self-timer lamp
Flash control sensor
Lens
Viewfinder window
Lens cap
Adapter ring
attachment
( P.103)
Flash
Flash switch
Terminal cover
• DIGITAL terminal
• VIDEO terminal
• DC IN 5V terminal
Shutter button
Strap attachment
Strap attachment
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Function button
Zoom key
SmartMedia™ cover
SmartMedia™ cover release knob
Battery cover
Tripod mount
DISP button
Erase button
LCD monitor
Macro button
MENU button
ENTER button
Press the center of the button.
(Use this button to fix a selection.)
(cross pad) button
Press the button on the required side.
(Use these buttons to select an item
or an image.)
Telephoto (zoom)
Press "T".
Wide
Press "W".
Status display
( P.23)
Flash button
Self-timer button
Diopter adjustment knob
Image Quality button
Viewfinder
Viewfinder LED
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Mode dial
Power OFF ( P. 35)
Switches the power OFF.
Auto Photography mode ( P. 42)
This is the most commonly used
photography mode.
In this mode, exposure
(combination of shutter speed and
aperture) is automatically
controlled to facilitate
photography.
Manual mode ( P. 60)
Manually sets white balance,
aperture value, exposure and
AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure)
position.
SET-UP mode ( P. 93)
Sets basic camera settings
(power OFF time, sound, time,
display language, screen color,
image number, reset).
PC mode ( P. 102)
Transfers images to a PC.
For details, refer to the Manual
for the Software Application.
Playback mode ( P. 69)
Selects the image playback or
protect mode, resize,
compression and other settings.
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Remaining battery power
Multi photography ( P. 57)
Flash photography ( P. 51)
No indication: Auto
Image size ( P. 45)
HALF: 800 x 600 pixel (still image), 160 x 120 pixel (movie)
FULL: 1600 x 1200 pixel (still image), 320 x 240 pixel (movie)
Image quality ( P. 45)
★★★: FINE
★★: NORMAL
★: BASIC
Self-timer photography ( P. 50)
Macro approximately photography ( P. 49)
: SmartMedia™ loaded symbol
Burst photography ( P. 54)
Example of counter display
(The display varies according to the mode dial setting.)
Time display (in [ ], [ ]
or [ ] mode)
Making movies ( P. 59)
: Slow synchro
Possible number of shots
(in [ ] or [ ] mode: during
still image photography)
Possible photographic time (seconds)
(in [ ] or [ ] mode: when
making movies)
PC indication (in [ ] mode)
: Red-eye reduction
: Suppressed flash
: Forced flash
Names of Parts (continued)
Status display
This display indicates the camera’s status. You can verify the camera’s status even if the LCD monitor is
not on.
The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in the status display vary according to the setting.
The status display backlight lights for about five seconds in the following instances:
• When the shutter button is pressed
• When one of the self-timer, image quality or flash buttons is pressed
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Attaching the Strap
This strap is handy for carrying your camera around.
To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your neck.
Pass the leading end of the strap through the strap
attachment q, and then pass through both ends of
the strap adjuster w.
Pass the leading end through the fastener and pull
tight.
Attach the strap in the same way on the strap
attachment on the opposite side of the camera.
Memo
• You will find it handy if you tie the lens cap to the strap or strap attachment.
Strap adjuster
Fastener
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Preparing the Battery
This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). Other batteries cannot be used. For details on handling
batteries, be sure to read page 14.
Loading the Battery
IMPORTANT
• Before you load or remove the battery, be sure to turn the camera OFF. If the battery is loaded or
removed with the power ON, the date setting may return to its default or the camera settings may be
reset (SET-UP ➲ Page 93, Manual Photography ➲ Page 60).
Remove the battery cover from the battery.
Store the battery cover in a safe place to prevent it from becoming
lost.
Slide the battery cover q, and open the battery cover
w.
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Preparing the Battery (continued)
Load the battery in the battery compartment making
sure that it is loaded in the correct direction as shown
in the figure on the right.
Insert the terminal (metal-colored part) first when loading the battery.
Close the battery cover q, and slide the battery cover
w.
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.
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Preparing the Battery (continued)
Removing the Battery
Reverse the procedure for “Loading the Battery” and remove the battery.
IMPORTANT
• When removing the battery, take care not to drop it by mistake.
• Store batteries with the electrode cover attached.
Charging the Battery
When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge
the battery before use. The following describes how to charge the battery in the camera body.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Connect the AC adapter to the camera and to the power outlet.
☞
Connecting the AC Adapter
➲
Page 29
While the battery is being charged, the viewfinder LED turns red. When the battery is fully charged, the
LED turns green.
Generally, it takes about five hours to fully charge the battery.
IMPORTANT
• If the viewfinder LED blinks red after eight hours have passed since charging started, the battery is
probably malfunctioning. Remove the battery from the camera body and stop charging. Replace the
battery with a new one.
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Battery Wear
When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status
display.
Memo
• When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera for a long time without the
battery loaded, set the date (
➲
Page 95).
• The battery can be charged in about one hour if the battery charger (PDR-CG1) (sold separately) is
used.
• The following shows the approximate number of images that can be photographed continuously using
a fully charged battery in room temperature with the flash used for half of the images. Note, however,
that these figures vary according to the operating temperature of the camera and the detail of the
image being photographed, or length of time viewing the images in play mode.
With the LCD monitor on: Approx. 160 images
With the LCD monitor off: Approx. 240 images
Remaining Battery Power
Sufficient battery power
Half battery power or less
Little battery power left (Power is cut.)
Either recharge, or replace with a new battery.
No battery power left (Power does not turn ON.)
Either charge, or replace with a new battery.
LCD Monitor
Status Display
Blinks twice
No indication
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If you use the AC adapter (PDR-AC10, provided with the camera) in a room with a power outlet, you can take
photographs for an extended period of time. This also prevents failed photographs due to battery wear or failed
transfer of data to a PC. For details on handling the AC adapter, be sure to read page 16.
IMPORTANT
• Before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF. If the AC adapter is
connected or disconnected with the power ON, camera settings may be reset (SET-UP
➲
Page 93,
Manual Photography
➲
Page 60) or the camera may malfunction.
Open the terminal cover q, and insert the AC adapter
connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the
camera w.
Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power
outlet.
When the camera’s power is OFF, the viewfinder LED turns red, and
battery charging starts automatically.
Using the Power Outlet
DC IN 5V terminal
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About SmartMedia™
“SmartMedia™” is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is
turned OFF, the images saved on the SmartMedia™ are not erased. SmartMedia™ can be repeatedly read and
written.
SmartMedia™ having the following storage capacity can be used on your camera.
2MB /4MB/8MB (standard accessory)/16MB/32MB/64MB (all 3.3 V types)
You can also connect the PC card adapter and floppy disk adapter (
➲
Page 105) sold separately to transfer
images to a PC.
Notes on SmartMedia™
• Recorded data may be erased (destroyed) in the situations listed below. Note that Toshiba Corporation
accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss (destruction) of recorded data in these situations:
- When the SmartMedia™ is used incorrectly by the user or a third party
- When the SmartMedia™ is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise
- When the SmartMedia™ is removed or the camera is then switched OFF during data recording,
data erasing, frame advance when images are being played back or during formatting of the
SmartMedia™.
• We recommend copying and saving important data onto another storage medium (floppy disk, hard
disk, MO disk, etc.).
• Never remove the SmartMedia™ or switch the camera OFF during data recording or during data
erasing (SmartMedia™ formatting). These actions might damage the SmartMedia™.
• Use only the SmartMedia™ specified for use with the PDR-M5. The use of other SmartMedia™ could
damage the camera.
• SmartMedia™ are precision electronic devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject SmartMedia™ to
excessive shocks. Also, do not carry SmartMedia™ in locations such as a trouser pocket. This might
subject the SmartMedia™ to excessive force when you sit down, damaging the SmartMedia™.
• 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.
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• Take care not to touch the SmartMedia™’s electrodes (metal contacts) or allow the electrodes to
become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any dirt.
• To avoid damage caused by static electricity during transportation or storage, always use the special
static-free case provided.
• If you are not using the camera for a long period of time, remove the SmartMedia™ and store it in a
safe place.
• Inserting a SmartMedia™ that is charged with static electricity into your camera may cause it to
malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera OFF and then ON again.
• The SmartMedia™ may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after the camera is used for a
long time. This is normal and not a malfunction.
• The SmartMedia™ has a limited service life. If images can no longer be written or erased, buy a new
SmartMedia™.
• Use the index labels provided with the camera. If you attach a commercially available label, it may
cause a malfunction when the SmartMedia™ is loaded or removed.
Loading SmartMedia™
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the
direction of the arrow q to open the cover w.
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Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go
with the SmartMedia™ electrodes (metal contacts)
facing the rear of the camera.
Close the SmartMedia™ cover.
Before you use a new SmartMedia™, be sure to format the
SmartMedia™ (
➲
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Removing SmartMedia™
IMPORTANT
• Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while data is being recorded to the
SmartMedia™ (viewfinder is lit red). This might damage the SmartMedia™ or corrupt the data on the
SmartMedia™.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Electrodes
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About SmartMedia™ (continued)
Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the
direction of the arrow q to open the cover w.
Push the SmartMedia™ in as far as it can go, and pull
it out with your fingers.
If you push SmartMedia™ once in as far as it can go, it will protrude
slightly. Pull it out with your fingers.
Close the SmartMedia™ cover.
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Write Protection
To prevent valuable data from being erased inadvertently, attach the
write-protect sticker at the write-protect area. Data can no longer be
recorded or erased from SmartMedia™. To write or erase data from
SmartMedia™, peel off the sticker.
IMPORTANT
• The write protection may not function if the write-protect sticker becomes dirty. Use a soft dry cloth to
wipe away any dirt. Once a sticker is peeled off it cannot be used again.
Write-protect
area
Sticker
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Turning the Power ON
Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. (
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Set the mode dial to the desired mode.
Remove the lens cap if attached.
In the [ ] or [ ] modes, the lens extends from the camera
body.
When the camera is turned ON, the Auto Power OFF function starts
to work.
IMPORTANT
• If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about 1 minute), the power is turned
OFF to prevent battery wear. This is called “Auto Power OFF”. To return to the normal state, either
change the mode dial or press the shutter down half way (
➲
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☞
About the Auto Power OFF Function
➲
Additional Information, “AUTO-OFF (page 94)”
Turning the Power OFF
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The power is turned OFF, and the lens returns to its original position
in the body.
Attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera.
Turning the Power ON/OFF
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The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings.
To erase text currently displayed on the LCD monitor, press the DISP button (
➲
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The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF.
In Photography Mode ( [ ] or [ ] )
LCD Monitor Display
Memo
• The size of the data to be recorded varies according to the amount of detail in the subject image. So,
the number of images that can be photographed after an image is recorded decreases. Sometimes this
amount decreases by two images.
• The display is momentarily disrupted after recording an image or the mode is switched. This does not
affect photography.
0024+1
NO CARD
ZOOM
99.05.10
AM
10:10
Possible number of shots or possible
photographic time (seconds)
(at currently preset size and quality)
Date (year/month/day)
Time
Self-timer photography
Digital zoom photography
Remaining
battery power
Macro approximately photography
Flash photography
Mode dial setting
Photography mode
Message (
➲
P. 110)
Slow shutter speed warning
(
➲
P. 53, 110)
Photographic
sensitivity
No indication: 1 shot
: Burst Photography
: Multi Photography
: Bulb Photography
: Making Movie
No indication: Auto
: Red-eye reduction
: Forced flash
: Suppressed flash
: Slow synchro
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In Playback mode ([ ])
LCD Monitor Display (continued)
Memo
• The image number sometimes differs from the display example if an image recorded on a different
camera is played back.
0003
100
NO IMAGE
99.05.10
AM
10:10
Mode dial setting
Protected image
Image size
Date (year/month/day)
Message (
➲
P. 110)
Image number (still image) or
continuous playback time (movie)
Folder name
Time
Progress bar
(shows how much of a moving image has been played back)
W1600
H1200
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How to Hold Your Camera
When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or neck strap from covering the lens,
flash or flash sensor.
Right
Camera held with both hands with your arms firmly held
against the sides of your chest
Wrong
Fingers held over the lens
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How to Press the Shutter Button
The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: half way down and fully down. When pressed half way down,
AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. When pressed fully down, the camera takes a picture.
Press the shutter button down half way q.
AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) (
➲
Additional Information,
Glossary) start to function.
When AF or AE are locked, the beep tone (
➲
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the viewfinder LED turns green.
Press the shutter button down fully w.
The camera takes a picture.
The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded
onto the SmartMedia™.
IMPORTANT
• Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while an image is being recorded.
This may corrupt the data on the SmartMedia™ or damage the SmartMedia™ itself.
q Press down
half way.
w Press down
fully.
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Memo
• If the shutter button is pressed all the way down, photographs cannot be taken until AF and AE are
locked.
• The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is pressed down
half way until the image becomes focused.
• To focus or expose a position outside the center of the screen frame, move the subject you are taking to
the center of the screen frame, and press down the shutter button half way. Now, with the shutter button
held down, return to the original picture that you composed and press the shutter button down fully.*
Moving the camera as you press the shutter button will result in a blurred image.
• The PDR-M5 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-M5 may have difficulty
focusing or not be able to focus at all for subjects and situations such as the following:
• If the image cannot be focused, the focus is automatically fixed to infinity. When the flash is necessary
at this time, it is simultaneously fixed to illuminate objects five feet (1.5 meters) away.
- Subjects moving at high speed
- Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body
- Extremely low contrast subjects
- Subjects that have low contrast and merge into the
background (such as white walls or subjects dressed
in the same color as the background)
- When the subject is distant and dark
- When there are objects in front of or behind the subject
(such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree)
- Subjects with little reflection, such a hair or fur
- Subjects with no solidity, such as smoke or flames
- Subjects viewed through glass
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About the Color of the Viewfinder LED
The color of the viewfinder LED indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the LED color may differ
according to the mode dial setting.
Viewfinder LED
Color
State
Meaning
Green
ON
[ ] or [ ] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half down
[ ] Standby mode
[ ] Charging of battery is completed (with AC adapter connected)
[ ] or [ ] Self-timer in operation
[Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia™ in progress
Photographs can be taken, however do not set the mode dial to [ ].
[ ] Accessing of SmartMedia™ in progress
[ ] Charging of battery in progress (with AC Adapter connected)
[ ] or [ ] Over- or under-exposure on preset aperture value
When the image is not in focus
[ ] Battery error
• Signal processing in progress after photography
• Charging of flash in progress
(Photography is not possible.)
Blinking
Red
ON
Orange ON
Viewfinder LED
Blinking
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Photography (Auto Photography)
This is the most commonly used photography mode.
In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate
photography. There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode: using the viewfinder and using the LCD
monitor.
Using the Viewfinder
Get ready to take the photograph.
Load the battery (
➲
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➲
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Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor OFF.
To reduce the amount of battery wear, we recommend turning the
LCD monitor display OFF, and using the viewfinder to take
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Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)
Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture.
Press the shutter button down half way q, and press
it down fully w.
• Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure,
and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.
• If you shoot a still picture, when preview is set to ON (
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a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.
• The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded
onto the SmartMedia™.
Using the LCD Monitor
Get ready to take the photograph.
Load the battery (
➲
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➲
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q Press down
half way.
w Press down
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Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the
picture.
☞
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
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Press the shutter button down half way q, and press
it down fully w.
• Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure,
and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.
• When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp
turns green.
• If you shoot a still picture, when preview is set to ON (
➲
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a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.
• The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded
onto the SmartMedia™.
Memo
• The LCD monitor sometimes displays bright, dark or colored spots at all times. This is not a malfunction.
These spots do not appear in the photographed image.
• The image is not displayed on the LCD monitor while the shutter button is pressed down fully.
q Press down
half way.
w Press down
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Setting the Image Size and Quality
Set the size (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be photographed.
Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the remaining amount of space in the
SmartMedia™.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Press the image quality button to set the required
quality and size while viewing the image on the status
display.
Pressing the image quality button displays the available qualities and
sizes in order. Select from the available combinations of quality and
size.
<Quality> [★★★] FINE : 1/4 (JPEG) compression
[★★★] NORMAL : 1/8 (JPEG) compression (still image)
[★★★] BASIC : 1/16 (JPEG) compression
The more stars there are, the better image quality becomes. Higher quality images,
however, take up more memory space, reducing the number of images that can be taken or
the possible photographic time.
<Size> [FULL] 1600 x 1200 pixel (still image), 320 x 240 pixel (movie)
[HALF] 800 x 600 pixel (still image), 160 x 120 pixel (movie)
The FULL setting improves the quality of the image. Higher quality images, however, take up
more space, reducing the number of images that can be taken or the possible photographic
time.
★★FULL (default) ★★★FULL ★FULL★★★HALF★★HALF★HALF
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Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued)
Take the photograph.
☞
For details on how to take photographs
➲
Photograph (
➲
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Memo
• To make the image smaller, it is more effective to reduce the size q and then reduce image quality w.
• After you have taken a photograph, you can change its size (
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➲
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• The memory size of the image varies according to the subject.
• The compression ratio is given for reference only.
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Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots wide angle shots.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Compose the picture using the Zoom key.
• Pressing the Telephoto (zoom) key zooms in on the subject, and
enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.
• Pressing the Wide key provides a wider angle picture.
• The lens position moves according to the Zoom key setting.
• If the subject is not focused when you use the viewfinder, press the
Telephoto (zoom) key to the maximum zoom setting, look through
the viewfinder, and move the Diopter adjustment knob so that the
subject at a distance of about three meters away from the camera
is focused.
Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
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Memo
• The Zoom key setting is automatically canceled by either turning the camera OFF or by activation of the
Auto Power OFF function.
Zoom Photography
Wide key
Telephoto (zoom) key
Diopter adjustment knob
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Digital Zoom Photography
This function enlarges the center of the image displayed on the screen so that it appears that the photographed
image is enlarged twice its size.
The LCD monitor automatically turns ON in this mode. Take pictures while viewing the image in the LCD monitor.
This feature is not supported in the movie mode.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Press the button.
[ZOOM] is displayed in the LCD monitor and the center of the screen is enlarged at twice the original
size.
Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.
☞
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Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
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To cancel digital zoom photography, press the button.
Memo
• The image size is fixed to 800 x 600 pixel.
• Digital zoom photography is automatically canceled by either turning the camera OFF or by activation
of the Auto Power OFF function.
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Close-up Photography (Macro approximately Photography)
The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 1 ft (25 cm) to 3 ft
(90 cm).
This camera cannot focus on subjects within 1 ft (25 cm) to 3 ft (90 cm) unless in the macro photography mode. Do
not use the macro photography mode for subjects outside of this range.
In the macro photography mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON. Take the photograph while viewing the
LCD monitor.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Press the macro button.
[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.
☞
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Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
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To cancel macro photography, press the macro button again.
Memo
• Macro photography is not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is
activated.
• Only the [
] Suppressed Flash and [ ] Forced Flash modes can be set for flash photography.
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When the self-timer is used, the shutter automatically closes after the preset time (two or ten seconds).
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Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Press the self-timer button.
[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
Compose the picture.
Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
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The self-timer LED lights red, and then flashes. The photograph is then taken after the preset time (two or
ten seconds).
When photographs are taken using the LCD monitor, the count down is displayed.
To cancel photography midway, press the button.
Memo
• Burst photography is not possible.
• To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully.
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Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography)
In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to
set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be fired.
The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 2.95 ft (0.9 m) to 8.20 ft (2.5 m).
Be sure to pop up the flash from the camera body during flash photography. Otherwise, the flash will not work. In
this case, [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the LCD display.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Pop up the flash.
To do this, slide the
flash switch.
Press the flash button to set to the desired mode
while viewing the image on the LCD monitor or the
status display.
Pressing the flash button displays the available flash modes in order.
The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD
monitor or the status display.
Auto ➔ [ ] Red-Eye Reduction ➔ [ ] Forced Flash ➔ [ ] Suppressed Flash ➔ [ ] [ ] Slow Synchro
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Compose the picture.
Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully.
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When you are not using the flash, press the flash unit down to fit it into the camera body.
Auto
In this mode, the flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions. This mode is ideal for
general photography where you are not trying to achieve any particular effect (when using macro photography,
the flash does not fire).
[ ] Red-Eye Reduction
Use this mode to avoid the red-eye effect (
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low-light conditions.
The flash emits a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then flashes again to take the actual picture.
Red-eye is reduced more effectively if the camera is pointed at the line of sight of the subject at as close a
distance as possible.
[ ] Forced Flash
In this mode, the flash always fires. Use the Forced Flash mode to shoot pictures in artificial light (backlighting,
fluorescent lighting, etc.).
The flash also fires during macro photography.
[ ] Suppressed Flash
Use the Suppressed Flash mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the
flash to have any effect, such as theater performances or indoor sporting events.
[ ] [ ] Slow Synchro
The flash is fired at a slower shutter speed.
This flash mode is effective when shooting pictures so that not only the subject but also the background are
both clearly reproduced in artificial light (backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc.) or with people against the
night as a background scene.
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Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued)
Memo
• If you take a photograph in the [ ] [ ] Slow Synchro mode at a place with a dark background or in the [ ]
Suppressed Flash mode at a dark place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter speed warning is
displayed. (When the shutter is pressed half way down, the viewfinder LED blinks green and the slow shutter
speed mark [
] is displayed in the LCD monitor.) We recommend using a tripod to prevent handshake.
• The flash setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF.
• Using the flash during burst photography, multi photography, bulb photography and movie photography is not
possible.
• Flash photography is not possible when the photographic sensitivity is set to [+1] [+2] (
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)
In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.25 second intervals (four images per
second).
In the burst photography mode, four photographs can be taken continuously at FULL (
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1200 pixel) and 16 photographs can be taken continuously at HALF (
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Images are not recorded directly to SmartMedia™ but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory. After
photography is finished, check the images and record the selected ones to SmartMedia™.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Set the photography mode to [BURST].
q Press the MENU button.
w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.
e Use the or buttons to select [BURST] and press the ENTER button.
r Press the MENU button.
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is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down
fully.
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The shutter opens and closes 4 or 16 times.
If you release the shutter button midway, photography is canceled.
After photography is finished, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON.
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued)
Press the or buttons to verify the image.
White frames indicating the number of photographs are displayed
at the bottom of the screen, and the image with above it is the
currently displayed image.
( also moves as you move the image to be displayed.)
The on-screen display (screen text, etc.) is turned OFF for the time
that the DISP button is held down.
Use the or buttons to select the recording method.
q [SELECT] : This setting is for saving and erasing the selected image.
Press the or button to select the image, and press the ENTER button.
The selected image is indicated by the red frame .
Press the EXEC button.
w [ALL SELECT] : This setting is for saving all images.
Press the EXEC button.
All images are selected and indicated, and the white frames turn red .
This item cannot be selected if there is not enough space on the
SmartMedia™.
e [ALL DELETE] : This setting is for erasing all images.
Press the EXEC button.
q to e can be combined regardless of their order to set saving and erasing of images.
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) (continued)
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC] and press the ENTER button.
The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs.
Memo
• You can also carry out steps 5 and 6 while verifying the image in step 4.
• Even if photography is canceled midway by releasing the shutter button, images already photographed
can be saved and erased by the above method.
• Self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible.
• The camera is set to erase all images immediately after photography.
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This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.25 second intervals. The 16 photographed images are saved as one
image (FULL size: 1600 x 1200 pixels).
This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving subjects.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Set the photography mode to [MULTI].
q Press the MENU button.
w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.
e Use the or buttons to select [MULTI] and press the ENTER button.
r Press the MENU button.
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is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down
fully.
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The shutter is opened and closed 16 times.
Memo
• Though zoom playback is not possible, playback of multi image pictures (
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• The photography interval changes according to the photographic conditions.
• Flash photography is not possible.
• Photographs cannot be taken at HALF size. When HALF size is set before you set multi photography,
the setting is automatically changed to FULL size. When multi photography is canceled, the setting
returns to HALF size.
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This mode is used for taking subjects that require several seconds to photograph such as firework displays at
night. When using this mode, be sure to use a tripod to prevent handshake.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Set the photography mode to [BULB].
q Press the MENU button.
w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.
e Use the or buttons to select [BULB] and press the ENTER button.
r Press the MENU button.
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[ ] and [ ] are displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down
fully.
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The camera takes the picture at the set exposure time.
During the exposure, the viewfinder LED turns orange.
It takes about twice the set time to complete taking the photograph due to processing of the captured
image.
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Memo
• Flash photography is not possible.
Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)
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Make a movie of moving images.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Set the photography mode to [MOVIE].
q Press the MENU button.
w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.
e Use the or buttons to select [MOVIE] and press the ENTER button.
r Press the MENU button.
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[ ] is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down
fully.
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Photography begins.
The maximum photography time (seconds) appears on the LCD monitor and on the LCD display.
To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again.
If you do not do this, photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free space on the
SmartMedia™, or when the maximum size (8 Mbytes) that a single movie can be recorded is reached.
Memo
• Flash photography is not possible.
• Moving images can only be photographed on this camera. Sound cannot be recorded.
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You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, exposure compensation, aperture value and AF/AE
area (auto-focus/exposure position) and take photographs at these conditions. This is called “manual
photography.” Settings made in this mode are saved even if the camera is turned OFF.
IMPORTANT
• Do not remove or insert the battery or disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is ON.
This might return the manual photography settings to their defaults. If this happens, manually set the
conditions again.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setup screen is displayed.
Display or non-display of the manual setup screen is toggled at each
press of the ENTER button.
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If the LCD monitor is difficult to view
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Press the or buttons to select the setting item
and the
or buttons to select the set value.
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[W.B.] White balance
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[E.V.] Exposure compensation
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[A.V.] Aperture value
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[AREA] AF/AE area
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Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)
Setting items
Set values
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Press the ENTER button.
This fixes the setting.
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down
fully.
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The camera takes the picture.
Memo
• Photography is also possible with the manual setup screen displayed.
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W.B. (White Balance)
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White Balance
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The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the
lens. This setting allows you to set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under
specific lighting conditions.
This setting does not function when the flash is used to take photographs.
[Auto] : Automatic adjustment (default)
[ ] : Photography outdoors
[ ] : Photography in bluish fluorescent light
[ ] : Photography in reddish fluorescent light
[ ] : Photography in incandescent light
E.V. (Exposure Compensation)
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This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire screen. Use this setting when the
optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when there is a lot of contrast between
the subject and the background or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small
part of the screen. E.V. can be set in 11 stages. Increasing E.V. lightens the screen, while decreasing E.V.
darkens the screen.
[+1.5/+1.2/+0.9/+0.6/+0.3/0 (default)/–0.3/–0.6/–0.9/–1.2/–1.5]
The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large E.V. value is set in dark photographic
conditions.
Also, the brightness of moving images before they are photographed sometimes does not change if the
subject itself is dark. In this case, press the shutter button, and check the brightness in the preview
image (photographed still image).
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Effective Subjects and Set Values
● Positive (+) Compensation
• Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5)
• Backlit portraits (+0.6 to +1.5)
• Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9)
• Shots made up predominantly of sky (+0.9)
● Negative (–) Compensation
• Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds (–0.6)
• Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper) (–0.6)
• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage (–0.6)
A.V. (Aperture value selection)
You can fix the aperture to [F3.5] or [F7.6]. The appropriate shutter speed is set automatically to
match the aperture that you set.
When the aperture is set to [F3.5] or [F7.6], some subjects become too light or too dark. If this
happens, set to [AUTO].
[AUTO] : Automatic (default)
[F3.5] : Aperture 3.5
[F7.6] : Aperture 7.6
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AREA (AF/AE area)
This setting allows you to set which part of the screen to focus to when the shutter button is pressed half
way to activate AF and AE (
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[ ] : Center (default)
[ ] : Left
[ ] : Right
[ ] : Up
[ ] : Down
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Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU)
This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ] automatic photography and
[ ] manual photography mode.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Press the MENU button.
The REC MENU is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select the desired
setting item q and press the [
] button.
The tab menu w is displayed.
The image before the photograph is taken is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
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ISO
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BULB
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LCD
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PREVIEW
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SHARPNESS
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SELF TIMER
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Use the or buttons to select the desired setting from the tab menu w, and
press the ENTER button.
This saves the settings, and returns the display to the REC MENU.
w Tab menu
q Setting item
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To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
Photography Modes
Select from the following photography modes:
[1SHOT], [BURST], [MULTI] and [BULB] are modes for photographing still images.
[MOVIE] is a mode for making movies.
[1SHOT] :Regular photography, one shot at a time (default)
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[BURST] :Continuous photography (4 images at FULL size, 16 images at HALF size)
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[MULTI] :Continuously taking 16 photographs as a single image (FULL size only)
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[BULB] :Taking photographs at a longer exposure time
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[MOVIE] :Making movies
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Photography Mode and Functions
You can combine photography modes and the various functions for extra flexibility.
The following table shows the possible combinations of photography mode functions:
Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)
1SHOT
BURST
MULTI
BULB
MOVIE
K : Possible
X : Not possible
Macro
K
K
K
K
K
Self-timer
K
X
K
K
K
Digital zoom
K
K
K
K
X
Flash
K
X
X
X
X
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Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)
PREVIEW
This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds
immediately after you have taken the shot.
This allows you check the composition and brightness of the photographed image.
Note, however, that detailed areas are not sharp as the resolution of preview images is low. To check
detailed areas and focus, record the image to SmartMedia™ and check it in the [ ] playback mode
(
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To cancel preview, press the shutter button half way down again.
[OFF] : Do not display preview (default)
[ON] : Display preview
ISO
Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded.
Flash photography is not possible when the photographic sensitivity is set to [+1] [+2]. [+1] [+2] is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Warning: Noise increases when the ISO is change to higher setting.
[STD.] : Equivalent to color ISO100 (default)
[+1] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200
[+2] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400
[B&W] : Black and white
SHARPNESS
Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded.
[NORM.] : Normal sharpness (default)
[SOFT] : Soft effect
[HARD] : Hard effect
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Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)
BULB
Sets the exposure time when taking pictures in the bulb photography mode (
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[1SEC] : Opens shutter for about 1 second (default)
[2SEC] : Opens shutter for about 2 seconds
[4SEC] : Opens shutter for about 4 seconds
[8SEC] : Opens shutter for about 8 seconds
SELF TIMER
Sets the delay time for when the photograph is taken after the shutter button is pressed during self-timer
photography (
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[10SEC] : Picture taken after a 10-second delay (default)
[2SEC] : Picture taken after a 2-second delay
LCD
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image
to be recorded.
[-5] to [+5]
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Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)
Play back photographed still images one image at a time.
IMPORTANT
• If you set the mode dial to [ ] when the photography mode is set to [1SHOT], [BURST], [MULTI] and
[BULB] (
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mode is set to [MOVIE], you must select the folder to play back (
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Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
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Changing the LCD monitor display
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Press the or buttons to move forward and reverse.
Frame reverse/ Frame forward
Holding down the or buttons moves forward or reverse continuously one frame at a time.
Memo
• Pressing the button at the last image displays the first image, and pressing the button at the first
image displays the last image.
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Playing Back Movies
Play back movies that you have recorded.
IMPORTANT
• If you set the mode dial to [ ] when the photography mode is set to [MOVIE] (
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can be played back. However, to play back movies in any other photography mode, you must select
the folder to play back (
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Set the mode dial to [ ].
Movies are displayed as thumbnails on the LCD monitor. (
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Press the , , or buttons to select the movie to play back.
The cursor lies on top of the image surrounded by a blinking frame.
Pressing the buttons continuously moves the cursor continuously.
Press the ENTER button.
The selected moving image data is displayed.
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Press the button.
Playback of the movie begins.
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The user can control the playback by pressing the function during playback or after.
Playing Back Movies (continued)
During playback
During pause
button
button
button
button
ENTER
button
2x-speed playback
• 2x-speed playback is performed for the
duration that the button is held down.
Canceling pause
• After pause is canceled, the state that was
active before the pause was performed is
returned to.
Pause
• Playback is paused in any playback state.
Stop
The display returns to thumbnail playback.
* If you press the button after playback ends, the playback is repeated.
Reverse playback
• Playback becomes 2x-speed reverse
playback for the duration that the button
is held down.
1-frame feed
• Each press of the button feeds the
image by one frame.
• 1-frame feed is continued for the duration
that the button is held down.
Reverse 1-frame feed
• Each press of the button feeds the
image in reverse by one frame.
• 1-frame feed is continued for the duration
that the button is held down.
Regular playback (pause canceled)
• Regular playback is returned to in any
playback state before playback pause.
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To play back another movie, press the ENTER button.
The LCD monitor returns to the thumbnail display.
Memo
• HALF size movies are not displayed on the entire LCD monitor. They are displayed in the center of the
screen.
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Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)
Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 2.5 times or 5 times actual size. Images can be displayed
enlarged when being played back one image at a time.
Movies and images photographed in the multi mode (
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feature.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Use the or buttons to select the frame you want to enlarge.
You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail playback (
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Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom key.
Pressing the Telephoto (zoom) key sequentially zooms from 2.5X to
5X.
Pressing the Wide key reduces the ratio one step at a time.
The image is displayed enlarged, and a white frame and green frame
are displayed on the LCD monitor.
The white frame indicates the entire image, while the green frame
shows the location of the currently enlarged area.
Use the , , or buttons to select the area to
enlarge.
Adjust the display area to enlarge while viewing the white and green
frames.
To return to the regular display, press the ENTER button.
Memo
• The scale applied during zoom playback is the scale applied when the photograph is taken on this
camera. When you play back an image taken on another camera, the scale to be applied may vary.
Entire image Current
position of
enlargement
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Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display)
Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. This manual calls this display “thumbnail
display.”
This feature is useful, for example, when there are many images. After you have displayed the thumbnail display,
you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display.
In the movie playback mode, the thumbnail display is the standard display. (
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Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the ENTER button.
Nine images are displayed simultaneously.
Use the , , or buttons to move the cursor to
select the image to be displayed at regular size.
The cursor lies on top of the image surrounded by a blinking frame.
Pressing the buttons continuously moves the cursor continuously.
Press the ENTER button.
The selected image is displayed at its regular size.
If the selected image is a movie,
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Auto Playback (Slideshow)
Automatically play back one image at a time in order. This feature is not supported in the movie mode.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAY MENU is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select [SLIDE] and
press the
button.
The slideshow begins and [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The next image is displayed every three seconds.
To quit the slideshow, press the ENTER button.
The LCD monitor displays the image when the ENTER button is pressed.
The slideshow is repeated until the ENTER button is pressed.
Memo
• The Auto Power OFF function does not operate during automatic playback.
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Playback of Multi Image Pictures
Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode like an animation.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Use the or button to select the images photographed in the multi
photography mode.
You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail display (
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Press the Telephoto (zoom) key.
Automatic playback begins.
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize)
Changes the size of FULL size (1600 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (800 x 600 pixels) in the horizontal and
vertical directions, and overwrites the old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called “resizing” in this
manual.
Resizing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia™ has run out of storage space during photography
increases space on SmartMedia™ so that you can continue taking photographs.
The following images cannot be resized:
• HALF size images
• Images taken with another camera
• Images taken in the multi photography mode
• Protected images (
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• Movies
• Images cannot also be resized when the SmartMedia™ is write-protected.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAY MENU is displayed.
Memo
• Only FULL size (1600 x 1200 pixels) images can be reduced. Further reduction of HALF size (800 x 600
pixels) images is not possible.
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued)
Use the or buttons to select [RESIZE] and press
the
button.
The RESIZE menu is displayed.
If there are no images that can be resized, a message
appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU.
Use the or buttons to select the image and press
the ENTER button.
This fixes the image to be displayed, and [ ] is displayed under
the image.
To cancel the selection, press the ENTER button again.
If you want to resize two or more images, repeat the procedure for
the necessary number of images.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press
the ENTER button.
The screen indicating that the image is being resized appears.
To quit resizing, select [CANCEL].
When resizing ends, the screen returns to the PLAY MENU.
To quit the PLAY MENU, press the MENU button.
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Compressing Images (Quality)
Compresses images to half their size, and overwrites the old size image with the new compressed image.
Compressing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia™ has run out of storage space during photography
increases space on SmartMedia™ so that you can continue taking photographs.
The following images cannot be compressed:
•[★] (BASIC) image quality images
• Images taken with another camera
• Protected images (
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• Movies
• Images cannot also be compressed when the SmartMedia™ is write-protected.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAY MENU is displayed.
Memo
• Compression of images can be accomplished only in the following order: ★★★(FINE) ➔ ★★(NORMAL)
➔ ★(BASIC). The reverse is not possible.
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Compressing Images (Quality) (continued)
Use the or buttons to select [QUALITY], and
press the
button.
The SET-UP menu is displayed.
If there are no images that can be compressed, a message
appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU.
The current compression ratio (quality) is displayed
under the image.
Each press of the ENTER button changes the number of stars as
follows:
★★ [NORMAL]
★ [BASIC]
☞
Details of compression ratio
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Page 45
If you want to compress two or more images, repeat the procedure
for the necessary number of images.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press
the ENTER button.
The screen indicating that the image is being compressed appears.
To quit compression, select [CANCEL].
When compression ends, the screen returns to the PLAY MENU.
To quit the PLAY MENU, press the MENU button.
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Copies images stored on the SmartMedia™. This feature is useful when you want to copy an image from one
SmartMedia™ to another.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAY MENU is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select [COPY], and press
the
button.
The COPY menu is displayed.
Copying Images
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Use the or buttons to select the desired image,
and press the ENTER button.
This fixes the image to be copied, and [ ] is displayed under the
image.
To cancel a selection, press the ENTER button again.
If you want to copy two or more images, repeat the procedure for the
necessary number of images.
The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the amount of buffer
memory used to store the date of the images which have been
selected, and the remaining memory space. The amount of memory
space consumed is indicated in green.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.
The screen indicating that the image is being read appears.
Load the SmartMedia™ for copying the image to.
The message [CHANGE CARD] is displayed.
q Remove the currently loaded SmartMedia™.
w Load the copy destination SmartMedia™.
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Use the or buttons to select [OK], and press the ENTER button.
The screen indicating that the image is being copied appears.
To quit copying, select [CANCEL].
If the SmartMedia™ has insufficient memory space, [LACK CAPACITY] appears on the screen. Replace
the SmartMedia™ with another one.
When copying is completed, the above screen is displayed.
When this screen is displayed, you can swap the SmartMedia™ with the original SmartMedia™. The
camera need not be turned OFF for this operation.
IMPORTANT
• Do not remove the SmartMedia™ or turn the camera OFF while images are being copied. This might
damage the SmartMedia™.
Press the ENTER button.
The screen returns to the PLAY MENU.
To quit the PLAY MENU, press the MENU button.
For details on the copy destination image No., see “About Image No. during Copying (
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Select the folder to play back when the currently loaded SmartMedia™ contains two or more folders.
When playing back movies in the still image mode or vice versa, you must select the folder to play back.
Switching between the still image mode and movie mode, is performed in the photography mode (
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Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAY MENU is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select [FOLDER], and
press the
button.
The names of the folders in the currently loaded SmartMedia™ are
displayed.
Use the or buttons to select the folder to be displayed, and press the ENTER
button.
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About Folder Names
Images photographed on this camera are recorded to the [100TOSHI] folder in the case of still images
and to the [ ] folder in the case of moving images (movies). You cannot set which folder to store
images to as you like. The [100TOSHI] folder is created when you have photographed still images, and
the [ ] folder is created when you have photographed moving images. The enabled folder depends
on the photographic mode setting. To play back movies in the still image mode, select the [ ] folder,
and to play back still images in the movie mode, select [100TOSHI] folder.
In the case of still images, when the images number reaches the largest number (9999), a new folder
[101TOSHI] is created.
When there are two or more [xxxTOSHI] folders, the playback folder default is the folder assigned the
largest “xxx” value.
When a SmartMedia™ that is formatted or that is used for taking photographs on another camera is used
on this camera, [xxxTOSHI] or [ ] is created, and the data of the photographed images is recorded to
this folder.
[XXXTOSHI]
Indicates that the folder is used on this camera.
The largest number is automatically assigned according to the status of the existing folders.
To view images photographed on this camera, select [xxxTOSHI] or [ ].
Memo
• To play back images photographed by another camera, select the desired [xxxAAAA] folder.
The folder [xxxAAAA] is created for each camera.
• Images currently recorded to these folders can only be played back.
• Sometimes the size of the image prevents it from being played back.
• Images cannot be played back unless the file name and folder name are set correctly.
Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued)
Same as above
Varies according to
camera brand
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Erases images one image at a time.
Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (
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protected (
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Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].
When [ ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
When [ ] is selected, use the or buttons to select the image to be erased.
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the last image is selected.
Press the erase button.
[FRAME] or [LAST] is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press
the ENTER button.
This erases the image and returns to the previous mode.
To cancel erasing of image data, select [CANCEL].
Erasing Images (Erase Frame)
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To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2.
Memo
• When [ PROTECT!!!] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection (
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• If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed
image is assigned as the image number.
• Images can also be erased in the thumbnail mode. In this case, the camera enters the single frame
playback (frame playback) mode, and enters the thumbnail playback mode after the image is erased.
Erasing Images (Erase Frame)
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Erases all images within the currently selected folder.
For details on folders, see “Specifying the Folder to Play Back”
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Page 84).
Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (
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write-protected (
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Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].
When [ ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
Hold down the erase button for two seconds.
The ERASE menu is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select [ALL] q.
Make sure that [ALL] at the bottom center of the image is displayed
in yellow.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC] w, and
press the ENTER button.
This erases the images and returns to the previous mode.
To cancel erasing of image data, select [CANCEL].
When [ ] is selected, [NO IMAGE] is displayed after the images are
erased (unless the SmartMedia™ contains protected images).
Memo
• Even if the images in a folder are erased, the folder itself cannot be erased. To erase the folder, the
SmartMedia™ must be formatted (
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• To erase the images in another folder, specify the folder by [FOLDER] and then erase the images.
(
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Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All)
w
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Formatting erases all images currently recorded on the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. Protected images
(
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IMPORTANT
• The SmartMedia™ must be formatted on the camera before use.
Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].
When [ ] is selected, the last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
Hold down the erase button for two seconds.
The ERASE menu is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select [FORMAT] q.
Make sure that [FORMAT] is displayed in yellow at the bottom right of
the screen.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC] w, and
press the ENTER button.
To cancel formatting, select [CANCEL].
To reset the image number, use the or buttons to
select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.
To cancel resetting of image numbers, select [CANCEL].
Formatting the SmartMedia™
w
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This feature prevents images from being erased.
IMPORTANT
• Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™, regardless of whether they are protected or not.
• To protect the entire SmartMedia™, see “Write Protection” (
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Protecting an Image
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAY MENU is displayed.
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Use the or buttons to select [PROTECT] and
press the
button.
The PROTECT menu is displayed.
Use the or buttons to select the desired image to
protect, and press the ENTER button.
This fixes the image to be protected, and [ ] is displayed under
the image.
To cancel the selection, press the ENTER button again.
To write-protect two or more images, repeat this procedure for the
necessary number of images.
Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.
To quit write-protection, select [CANCEL].
When write-protection ends, the screen returns to the PLAY MENU.
To quit the PLAY MENU, press the MENU button.
Memo
• When the PROTECT setup screen is displayed again, [ ] is displayed under protected images.
• To cancel write-protection for an image, write-protection is simultaneously canceled if set at step 4.
Protecting Images (continued)
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Removing the Protection
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”.
Use the or buttons to select the image to
unprotect, and press the ENTER button.
This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, and [ ]
under the image changes to [ ].
To unprotect an image, press the ENTER button again.
To remove the protection from two or more images, repeat this
procedure for the necessary number of images.
Carry out step 5 in “Protecting An Image”.
Memo
• To protect an image again, write-protection is simultaneously carried out if set at step 2.
Protecting Images (continued)
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Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode)
This feature allows you to set up the environment for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. This is
called “setup”. The following items can be changed in the SET-UP mode:
AUTO-OFF/SOUND/TIME/LANGUAGE/SCREEN/IMAGE number/DEFAULT
The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The SET UP menu appears.
Use the or buttons to select the item you want to
set.
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AUTO-OFF
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SOUND
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TIME
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LANGUAGE
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SCREEN
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IMAGE number
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DEFAULT
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Setting item
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Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued)
Press the button.
The tab menu is displayed.
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How to set the time
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Use the or buttons to change the setting in
the tab menu, and press the ENTER button.
To cancel changing of settings, press the button.
To quit the SET UP menu, change the mode dial setting.
AUTO-OFF
If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about one minute), power consumption
is set to its minimum state (power almost turned OFF) to prevent battery wear. This is called the Auto
Power OFF mode. This setting allows you to set the time until the camera is set to the Auto Power OFF
mode. This function is not activated during automatic playback (
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return to the normal state from the Auto Power OFF mode, either change the mode dial or press the
shutter down half way for at least two seconds (
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[1 MIN] (default)
[2 MIN]
[3 MIN]
Tab menu
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SOUND
Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone.
[ON] (default) : Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation.
[OFF] : Does not sound the beep tone in any state.
TIME
Sets the date and time.
Seconds cannot be set.
Using the or buttons to select the item you want
to set, and use the
or buttons to set the value for
each item.
Pressing the button advances the selection in the following order:
Year ➔ Month ➔ Day ➔ Hour ➔ Minute ➔ SET ➔ Cancel
Select [SET] and press the ENTER button.
To quit setting, select the [CANCEL] button.
LANGUAGE
Sets the display language for menus displayed on the LCD monitor.
Descriptions in this manual are for when [English] is selected.
[ENG.] (default) : English
[JPN] : Japanese
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Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued)
SCREEN
Sets the display color for the REC MENU, PLAY MENU and SET UP menu.
[WHITE] (default) : Blue and white
[GREEN] : Orange and green
IMAGE number
Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs.
Resetting of image numbers is supported only for the still image mode.
To reset movie image numbers, you must delete the entire folder (
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[CANCEL] : Does not reset the image number.
[DEFAULT] : Reset the image number.
About Still Image Numbers and Folder Numbers
• When the image number is reset, a number starting from 0001 is assigned to an empty folder having
the smallest number of the SmartMedia™ that is inserted.
The folder number varies according to the state of the inserted SmartMedia™. To also reset the folder
number, format the SmartMedia™ first and reset the image number.
• A running number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number
regardless of whether or not only one image or all images were erased. A folder is assigned as a
running number in the same way.
• The largest image number is 9999. When this number is reached, a new folder is created, and the
image number is assigned starting from 0001.
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Selecting the FOLDER
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• The largest folder number is 999. When the folder number reaches 999, format the SmartMedia™.
• When you use SmartMedia™ that was used for taking photographs on another camera, or swap
between two or more SmartMedia™, the data held by this camera is given priority as the image
number The folder number is assigned according to the state of your camera or the SmartMedia™.
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Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued)
About Image Numbers and Folders
• The image number assigned to the [ ] of the inserted SmartMedia™ starting from 0001.
• The image number is assigned as a continuous number from the next number following the largest
number in the [ ] folder.
• The largest image number is 9999. When this number is reached, format the SmartMedia™.
• All moving image data is recorded to the [ ] folder.
• When you use SmartMedia™ that was used for taking photographs on another camera, or swap
between two or more SmartMedia™, the image number is assigned according to the state of the
SmartMedia™.
The image No. for copying
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Copying Images
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When images are copied, the image No. of the copy destination becomes as follows.
• Still images: A new folder is created, and the image is copied using the image No. of the copy
source
• Moving images: The image No. is not copied.
When the copy destination SmartMedia™ contains a [ ] folder, the image No. is
assigned to the image taking the number following the largest No. in the [ ] folder.
When the SmartMedia™ does not contain a [ ] folder, a new [ ] folder is
created, and the image No. is assigned to the image from 0001.
DEFAULT
Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SET UP menu to their defaults.
[CANCEL] : Does not return settings to their defaults.
[OK] : Returns settings to their defaults.
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness
This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recorded image.
Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].
Press the MENU button.
The REC MENU or PLAY MENU is displayed.
You can set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus.
Use the or buttons to select [LCD] and press the button.
The image and the LCD menu are displayed.
Use the or buttons to adjust the brightness.
Press the button to darken (–) the LCD monitor, or the button to
lighten (+) the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor can be adjusted within the range [–5] to [+5].
(Default is 0.)
Press the ENTER button.
This returns the camera to the previous mode.
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DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display
By pressing the DISP button, the LCD monitor and the on-screen display can be turned on and off. (
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LCD monitor display
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Each press of the DISP button switches the display in the following order (* indicates default):
99.05.10
AM 10:10
001
OFF
(monitor is blank)
Live image
(image before photography)
On-screen display/image details
(letters and icons are displayed)
[ ]
[ ]
*
*
Live image
+
On-screen display
Live image only
Playback image
+
Image details
Playback image
+
On-screen display
Playback image only
• With [ ], the manual setting screen is displayed (default). When this screen is displayed,
pressing the DISP button does not change the indication on the LCD monitor. Press the ENTER
button to set the manual setting screen to a non-display state. In this state, the display will change in
the same way as [ ].
• With [ ], the LCD monitor is blank.
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Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV
Television sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback. To do this, the camera must first be
connected to the TV. We recommend using the AC adapter on an indoor power outlet when available.
IMPORTANT
• Before you connect your camera to other equipment, be sure to turn all other connected equipment
OFF. If you connect your camera to other equipment with the power still ON, the screen may flicker or
the image may not be displayed normally.
Connect the plug of the video cable (provided) to the
VIDEO terminal on the camera.
Connect the video cable plug to the VIDEO IN terminal
on the TV.
Memo
• You can connect your camera only to TVs using the NTSC system (e.g. in USA, Canada and Japan).
TVs under other systems cannot operate properly.
VIDEO terminal
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Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued)
Take photographs or play them back.
Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor.
☞
How to take photographs
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Page 42
How to play back images
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Page 69
Memo
• Nothing is displayed on the TV when the LCD monitor is set to OFF by the DISP button.
• Live images (moving image before photography) are less clear than playback images. (This is because
they are displayed at a lower resolution.)
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Transferring Images to a PC
You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and cable set.
Images recorded on SmartMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) or
floppy disk adapter (sold separately, PDR-FLP2). (
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To transfer images to a PC, software must be installed and special cables connected.
For details, refer to the User’s Guides for your PC and the Software Manual.
Using SmartMedia™ on a PC
• When you use SmartMedia™, do not change or erase folders or file names (image data) on the
SmartMedia™. Doing so might prevent the SmartMedia™ from being used on the camera.
• Format the SmartMedia™ only on your camera.
• To edit image data, copy the image data to hard disk on the PC, and edit the copied image data.
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Separately Sold Accessories
The following items are also available as separately sold items.
☞
Relationship between your camera and accessories
➲
Connecting to Other Devices (page 105)”
For details on these accessories, refer to the Instruction Manual for the accessory you are using. (information
current as of September 1999)
To purchase above accessories within the United States, please visit our website at
http://www.toshiba.com/taisisd/dsc
and click “Support” tab. You will find “Where to buy” information.
● SmartMedia™ (3.3 V)
8MB(PDR-NSM8)/16MB (PDR-SM16)/32MB (PDR-SM32)/64MB (PDR-SM64)
● Lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1)
● Battery charger (PDR-CG1)
This charger is connected to a household power outlet and
charges the lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1) in a short time
(approx. one hour).
● Soft case (PDR-CM5)
This case is for carrying and storing your camera.
● Adapter ring (PDR-ARM5)
This adapter is used when you attach a commercially available optical filter to your camera.
Filter attachment: M52 x 0.75 pitch screws
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● Floppy Disk Adapter PDR-FLP2 (FlashPath)
This adapter allows SmartMedia™ to be used as 3.5" floppy disk.
This adapter is inserted into the floppy disk drive on your PC, allowing
images recorded on the SmartMedia™ to be transferred to the PC.
An OS (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT4.0 IBM PC/AT compatible
machine) compatible with the floppy disk adapter PDR-FLP2 is needed to
use this adapter.
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Connecting to Other Devices
SmartMedia™
Floppy disk adapter
PC card adapter
PC
Printer
Software application
(CD-ROM) (provided)
Interface cable
(provided)
Video cable
(provided)
AC adapter (provided)
Plug socket
TV monitor
PDR-M5
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Toshiba Digital Still Camera PDR-M5
SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64MB compatible
JPEG-compliant
Exif Ver.2.1-compliant
DCF Ver. 1.0-compliant
Quality
Mode
FINE
★★★
NORMAL
★★
BASIC
★
Quality
mode
FINE
★★★
NORMAL
★★
BASIC
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Image
Size
FULL
HALF
FULL
HALF
FULL
HALF
Frame Size
16KB
8KB
12KB
6KB
8KB
4KB
Photography
Time (secs)
30
60
45
90
60
120
Specifications
Camera Body
Model
Recording medium
Compression system
Image file format
<Still Image Mode>
Number of frames
FULL size:
1600 x 1200 pixels
HALF size:
800 x 600 pixels
<Movie Image Mode>
Standard movie
photography time
FULL size:
320 x 240 pixels
HALF size:
160 x 120 pixels
Conversion rules
File Size
Approx. 960KB
Approx. 240KB
Approx. 480KB
Approx. 120KB
Approx. 240KB
Approx. 60KB
4MB
4
16
8
32
16
61
8MB
8
33
16
66
33
124
16MB
16
66
33
124
66
248
32MB
33
132
66
249
132
498
Compression
Ratio
1/4
1/8
1/16
Image
Size
FULL
HALF
FULL
HALF
FULL
HALF
Compression
Ratio
1/9
1/5
1/13
1/7
1/19
1/10
64MB
66
266
133
499
266
998
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1/2" CCD sensor (total number of pixels: approx. 2.14 million)
Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400
3X zoom lens F3.5 – F5.0/F7.6 – F11
f=7.4 mm – 22 mm (equivalent to 40 mm – 120 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Real image type zoom finder
TTL system AF, focus adjusting range: approximately 1 ft (0.25 m) to
infinity
Detection system: Contrast detection system (frame rate during
detection: 30 Hz)
TTL metering by image capture system
Program AE (exposure compensation available in Manual mode)
1/2 to 1/1,000 sec. (electronic shutter and mechanical shutter)
Auto selected
Selectable in manual photography mode (outdoors, bluish/reddish
fluorescent light, incandescent light)
Approx. 35” (90 cm) to infinity
Approx. 12” (25 cm) – 35” (90 cm)
2 seconds/10 seconds selectable
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow
Synchro
Automatic
Approx. 3.58 ft (0.9 m) – 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Pickup elements
Sensitivity
Lens
Focal length
Viewfinder
Auto-focus
Metering system
Exposure control
Shutter
White balance
Focal range
Standard
Macro
Self-Timer
Modes
Flash
Flash intensity control
Effective range
Specifications (continued)
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Specifications (continued)
Simultaneously recorded to image data (Exif file format)
Automatically adjusted until the year 2030
1.8" amorphous silicon TFT (122,320 pixels)
DC 5 V
RS-232C/RS-422 or USB
NTSC system
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1) or AC adapter
provided (PDR-AC10)
+41°F (+5°C) to +104°F (+40°C) (during operation)/–4°F (–20°C) to
+140°F (+60°C) (during storage)
30 to 80% (during operation) no condensation
5.1” (130 mm) (W) x 3.1” (78 mm) (H) x 2.76” (70 mm) (D)
(excluding protrusions)
Approx. 11.3 oz (320 g) (excluding accessories, battery and
SmartMedia™)
Date/Time
Automatic calendar function
LCD monitor (
*1
)
I/O terminal
DC IN terminal
DIGITAL terminal
VIDEO terminal
Power supply
Operating
conditions
Camera dimensions
Weight
*1
The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology.
Though fine spots may appear on the LCD monitor, this is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor can be used
as it is.
Temperature
Humidity
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Specifications (continued)
Power supply AC100V-120V 50/60Hz
Rated Input Capacity 29VA
Rated Output DC5V 2A
Operating temperature +32°F (0°C) ~ +104°F (+40°C)
Storage temperature –4°F (–20°C) ~ +158°F (+70°C)
Dimensions 2-
4
/
5
” (70 mm) (W) x 1-
1
/
5
” (30 mm) (H) x 2” (50 mm) (D)
Weight Approx. 4.2 oz (120 g)
Connector Cable Length Approx. 6.6 ft (2 m)
AC adapter (PDR-AC10)
Nominal voltage 3.7V
Nominal capacity 1100mAh
Operating temperature +32°F (0°C) ~ +104°F (+40°C)
Dimensions
7
/
9
” (19.8 mm) (W) x
4
/
5
” (20.4 mm) (H) x 2-
1
/
6
” (55.5 mm) (D)
Weight Approx. 1.4 oz (40 g)
High-speed charging Approx. 1 hour
* Battery charger (PDR-CG1) used
Lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1)
Type Image memory card for digital cameras (SmartMedia
TM
)
Type of memory NAND flash memory
Operating voltage 3.3V
Operating conditions Temperature +32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
Humidity 80% or less (no condensation)
Dimensions 1-
4
/
9
” (37 mm) (W) x
3
/
100
” (0.76 mm) (H) x 1-
7
/
9
” (45 mm) (D)
Accessories Anti-static case (x1), index labels (x2), write-protect stickers
(x4)
SmartMedia™
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor
The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
LCD monitor
NO CARD
CARD FULL
NO IMAGE
LID OPEN
PLEASE CLOSE LID
CARD NOT INITIALIZED
CARD ERROR
PROTECTED CARD
FRAME ERROR
UNMATCHED DATA
FILE number FULL
PROTECT!!!
AF
Meaning
Remaining battery power half or less
No battery power left
No SmartMedia™ is loaded
SmartMedia™ is loaded incorrectly
No more space on the SmartMedia™.
Recording is not possible.
Nothing is recorded to the SmartMedia™.
The SmartMedia™ cover is open.
The SmartMedia™ cover must be closed.
The SmartMedia™ is not formatted. (A
message prompting you to format the
SmartMedia™ is displayed.)
The SmartMedia™ is damaged.
The SmartMedia™ format is incorrect.
The SmartMedia™ is write-protected.
An attempt was made to playback incorrectly
recorded data.
An attempt was made to playback a frame not
recorded on this camera.
The frame number has reached 99-9999.
Poor lighting conditions. Image will be
vulnerable to vibrations.
An attempt was made to erase a protected
image.
The AF (auto focus) cannot work effectively.
Status display
/ (Flashing)
Flashing (photography mode)
Nothing displayed (playback
mode)
Flashing (photography mode)
Number of image display 0
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Troubleshooting
First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor (
➲
Page 110) and the color of the viewfinder LED (
➲
Page
41). Then check the following items.
Remedy
• Charge the battery.
• Load a fully charged battery.
Plug the adapter back in.
Change the mode dial to the correct
setting.
• Charge the battery
• Load a fully charged battery.
Put the battery in your pocket or another
warm place to heat it and then load it into
the camera just before you take a picture.
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry
cloth.
Load a fully charged battery.
Load a SmartMedia™.
Load the SmartMedia™ correctly.
• Load a new SmartMedia™.
• Erase photographed images or change
the size and quality to increase space on
the SmartMedia™.
Remove the write-protection or replace with
a new SmartMedia™.
Format the SmartMedia™.
Load a new SmartMedia™.
Either press the shutter button half way
down for at least two seconds, or change
the mode dial setting.
Causes
The battery is exhausted.
The AC adapter plug has come
out of the power outlet.
The mode dial is set incorrectly.
The battery is exhausted.
You are using the camera in
extremely cold conditions.
The terminals are dirty.
The battery has reached its
effective life.
No SmartMedia™ is loaded.
The SmartMedia™ is loaded
incorrectly.
Not enough space on the
SmartMedia™
The SmartMedia™ is write-
protected.
The SmartMedia™ is not formatted.
The SmartMedia™ is damaged.
The Auto Power OFF function is
activated.
Problem
No power supply
The camera turns OFF
during operation.
The battery runs out
quickly.
No photograph is taken
when the shutter button
is pressed.
See Page
P.25
P.29
P.35
P.25
P.14
–
P.25
P.31
P.31
P.31
P.77
P.79
P.34
P.89
P.31
P.39
P.94
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Causes
The mode dial has been changed
to another setting.
The flash unit is closed.
The flash is set to Suppressed
Flash mode.
You pressed the shutter button
while the flash was charging.
The camera is set to Suppressed
Flash mode.
The battery is exhausted.
Wrong playback mode
The subject is too far away.
The lens is not clean.
The image is out of focus.
The SmartMedia™ is
write-protected.
The frame is protected.
The SmartMedia™ is
write-protected
Camera malfunction.
The mode dial is not at the correct
position.
The camera is in the Auto Power
OFF mode.
See Page
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P.51
P.51
P.41
P.51
P.25
P.84
P.51
–
P.47
P.34
P.92
P.34
–
–
P.39
P.94
Remedy
Set the mode dial to the correct setting.
Pop up the flash unit.
Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or
Forced Flash mode.
Wait until charging is completed before
pressing the shutter button.
Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or
Forced Flash mode.
• Charge the battery.
• Load a fully charged battery.
Select the folder to play back.
Move closer to the subject.
(about 2.95 ft (0.9 m) ~ 8.2 ft (2.5 m))
Clean the lens.
Set macro photography to ON or OFF
according to the distance up to the subject.
Remove the write-protection.
Remove the write-protection.
Remove the write-protection.
Turn the power OFF and remove the
battery once, and try again.
Set the mode dial to the correct setting.
Either press the shutter button half way
down, or change the mode dial setting.
Problem
I cannot use the flash to
take pictures.
The flash will not charge.
Still/moving images
cannot be played back.
The playback image is
too dark even though I
used the flash.
The playback image is
blurred.
I cannot format the
SmartMedia™.
I cannot erase all the
frames.
Nothing happens when I
use the buttons and
switches.
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Causes
The camera is in the PC mode.
Both the battery and AC adapter are
removed with the power still ON.
Problem
Nothing is displayed
even through the LCD
monitor is set to ON.
The set date and time
disappears.
See Page
P.42
P.69
P.95
Remedy
Change the camera to the photography or
playback mode.
Set the date and time again.
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Glossary
●AF/AE
AF (auto-focus) ··· A function for automatically
focusing your camera.
AE ··· A function for automatically setting your
camera’s exposure.
AF/AE lock ··· Locking of the focus and exposure
settings.
●DCF (Design rule for Camera File System)
A file system standard defined by the JEIDA (Japan
Electronic Industry Development Association) that is
required for exchanging data between digital still
cameras or a digital camera and a printer. This
standard defines the hierarchy and file names used
when storing image files on memory cards or other
recording medium.
●Exif File Format (Exchangeable Image File Format)
A color still image format for digital still cameras
approved by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry
Development Association). JPEG-compliant, this
format is compatible with TIFF and JPEG and can be
used in image processing software for most personal
computers.
●JPEG
A file format used for compressing and saving color
images. The compression ratio can be selected, but
the higher the compression ratio, the worse image
quality becomes. This format is widely used in the
paint software for PCs and on the Internet.
●PC Card
A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card
Standard.
●Red-Eye Effect
The phenomenon where people’s eyes sometimes
appear red in the picture when you use a flash to
photograph them in low-light conditions. This is
caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the
inside of the eye.
●White Balance
When the brightness of the light changes, the human
eye adapts so that a white object still looks white. On
the other hand, devices such as digital still cameras
see a white subject as white by first adjusting the
balance to suit the color of the ambient light around
the subject. This adjustment process is referred to as
matching the white balance.
●SmartMedia™
Name of a recording medium defined by the SSFDC
Forum. This recording medium can be used over and
over again.
●Formatting
Transforming the contents of the SmartMedia™ to a
recordable state. (This is sometimes called
“initialization”.)
●Exposure Compensation
When the screen contains an extremely bright or dark
object, the camera automatically adjusts the
brightness, resulting in the subject being reproduced
darker or lighter. Exposure compensation adjusts for
this.
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Customer Support
Warranty Card
Please store the Warranty Card in a safe place after checking the details described on the card.
The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase, unless otherwise specified in the warranty
card.
Customer Support
If you feel that your camera is not in proper working order, first check it referring to your Instruction
Manual.
➲
“Troubleshooting” (page 111)
If this does not rectify the problem, contact the store of purchase or call the Toshiba Tech Support Line
at: (800)829-8318 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, Mon. to Fri. (except holidays) or e-mail to:
Repairs Within the Warranty Period
We shall repair your camera in accordance with the details described on the Warranty Card. Refer to
your Warranty Card.
Repairs Outside the Warranty Period
If your camera’s functions can be sustained by repair, we shall be able to repair the camera for a fee.
Repair Parts Retention Period
Repair parts will be retained for about eight years from discontinuation of production. In principle,
repairs can be accepted within this period.
Notify us of the following information when asking for repair:
• Model: PDR-M5
• Situation in which the camera malfunctioned (in as much detail as possible)
• Date of purchase (Refer to Warranty Card.)
• Your name
• Your address
• Your telephone number
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In the Demo Mode, you will have the ability to take/save a limited number of images without the
SmartMedia™ card in place. The playback and downloading functions will be operational the same as in
the normal mode.
How to enter the Demo Mode
Set the mode dial to “SET-UP”.
Looking at the LCD monitor, set the cursor to “default”.
Push and hold the macro button while pushing the shutter button.
The LCD monitor will display “Changed to Demo Mode please restart”, and the
camera will power off automatically.
Power on the camera again. The LCD monitor will display Demo Mode. You are now set for
demonstrating the camera without the SmartMedia™ card.
How to return to the Normal Mode
Follow step 1 to 3 again, until the LCD monitor displays “Changed to Normal
Mode please restart”, and the camera will power down automatically.
Power on the camera again.
Memo
• Recorded Images will be erased when the camera powers off.
• During Burst Photography mode, normally at Full Size Resolution, the camera has the ability to take and
store a maximum of four images at Full Size Resolution and 16 images (maximum) at Half Size. In the
Demo Mode only, the number of images that can be taken will be reduced to half that quantity.
Demo Mode
For technical support, please contact:
(800)829-8318
5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday to Friday except holidays,
or e-mail us at: [email protected]
TOSHIBA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Imaging Systems Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, Carifornia 92618-1697
* Address and telephone number are subject to change without notice.
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