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For customers in the U.S.A.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.
Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left
of the TV.
Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.
Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment.
Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.
If these suggestions don’t help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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.
Attention (continued)
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Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-4300 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 is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
ACDSee is a trademark of ACD Systems Ltd.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered
in the USA and other countries.
SD
is a trademark .
Other companies or product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of the respective
companies.
Before Reading This Manual
• 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.
• Indicates extra useful information.
)Indicates another page to refer to for extra
information.
Conventions Used In This Manual
Notes on Copyright
Software version upgrade
Images taken with digital still cameras are for personal enjoyment only and should not be used, indicated,
distributed or exhibited, etc. otherwise without the permission of the copyright holder as per copyright aws.
Note that photographing some performances, exhibitions, etc., is restricted, even when photographs are
taken for personal enjoyment. In addition, the transfer of memory cards (SD memory cards, etc.)
containing copyrighted images and files is limited to purposes within the range permitted by copyright laws.
For better use, the firmware of the camera may be upgraded after shipment. The methods of version upgrade
are available in our website.
)Global Contacts . page 134.
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Safety Precautions
Indication definitions
Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-4300. 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 “Catastrophic bodily injury” means loss of eyesight,
burns (high and low temperatured), shock, fracture,
poisoning, etc. which leaves a sequela and require
hospitalization or prolonged treatment.
*2 “Bodily injury” means injuries, burns, and shock
which does not require hospitalization or prolonged
treatment.
*3 “Property damage” means extended harm to home,
household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.
Graphic symbol definitions
Indication Meaning
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.
This indicates the existence of
an imminent hazard that death
or catastrophic bodily injury*1
may result from improper use.
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that death or catastrophic
bodily injury*1 may result from
improper use.
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that bodily injury*2 or
property damage*3 may result
from improper use.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
Do not heat, disassemble or throw
the batteries into fire or water.
Doing might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Do not strike the batteries with a
hammer, or step on, drop or subject
the batteries to strong impact.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Use the batteries only for its
originally intended purpose.
Using the batteries for any other purpose might
cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in
fire or major injury.
Exemption Clauses
Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for any
damages or losses arising from earthquakes, fire or
any other act of God, acts by third parties, misuse
by the user or use under extreme operating
conditions.
Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for
incidental damages (lost profit, suspension of
business activities, 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 the
incorrect use not in compliance with instructions 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.
Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability
whatsoever for any damages arising from repair or
modifications made by the user or cause to be
made by the user and carried out by an
unauthorized third party.
Toshiba’s liability, with the exception of a
deliberate act or gross negligence by Toshiba,
shall not exceed the purchase price of the product
in any circumstances.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
Should you ever notice smoke, a
strange odor or excessive heat
coming from the camera,
immediately turn OFF the power and
remove the batteries and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire,
electric shock or burns. For details on repair,
consult the store of purchase, or please contact
the technical support number.
If foreign objects or water have
entered the camera, immediately
turn the power OFF and remove the
batteries and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or
electric shock. For details on repair, consult the
store of purchase, or please contact the technical
support number.
If the camera has fallen or its case is
damaged, immediately turn the
power OFF and remove the batteries
and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or
electric shock. For details on repair, consult the
store of purchase, or please contact the technical
support number.
Do not place the camera on inclined
or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over.
Do not use in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take
special care during rain, snow, on the beach or
near the shore.
Do not use the camera in the bath or
shower.
This might cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow metallic objects or
other flammable foreign matter
inside the camera.
This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do
not open the SD Memory Card cover, and
insert or allow such objects to fall inside.
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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 power supply that applies to the
rating indicated on the AC cord.
Use of power supply other than the rating
indicated on the AC cord might cause fire or
electric shock.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
If you want to use the camera on an
airplane, consult with the airline and
follow their instructions.
Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due
to potential radio interference.
Do not use the camera in humid,
steamy, smoky or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not leave the camera in places
where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the
parts inside, resulting in fire.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in
cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform
the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a
well-ventilated place.
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Before you move the camera,
disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and
cables, resulting in fire or electric shock.
Do not drop or subject the camera to
strong impact.
This might cause fire, electric shock or
malfunctions.
Before you carry out maintenance
on the camera, remove the battery
and AC adapter.
Leaving these attached might cause electric
shock.
Remove the batteries and AC
adapter if you plan not to use the
camera for a long time.
This might cause fire.
Insert the batteries paying careful
attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the
terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted
might cause fire and injury, or damage the
surrounding areas.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
Do not charge the supplied
batteries.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Do not leave dead or exhausted
batteries in the camera.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire, major injury or damaging
the camera.
Do not use different types of
batteries together, or mix old and
new batteries.
Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or major injury or
damaging the camera.
Do not walk around with the camera
swinging from the shoulder strap.
If you walk around with the camera hanging
from your hand through the shoulder strap, the
camera might come into contact to other people
and cause injury, or damage to the camera or
other objects.
Do not look at the sun through the
camera viewfinder.
This may cause injury of the eyes.
Do not use the flash close to
anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s
eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to
impact.
If the LCD monitor is impacted, the glass on the
screen may be broken and internal fluid may leak.
If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into
contact with your body or clothes, immediately
rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid enters
your eyes, immediately consult a physician to
receive treatment.
Consult your dealer regarding the
internal cleaning of the camera once
every two years.
If dust is allowed to accumulate inside the
camera for a long time, this might result in fire
or defects. Consult your dealer regarding the
cleaning costs.
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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 4 onwards
and the notes described below.
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Places subject to humidity, dust and dirt
Places subject to direct sunlight
Places subject to high or low temperature
Places filled with highly flammable gas
Places near gasoline, benzene or paint thinner
Places subject to strong vibrations
Places subject to smoke or steam
Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as electric motors, transformers or magnets)
Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods
The PDR-4300 is particularly sensitive to sand and dust. If the camera comes into contact with sand or dust,
not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable.
Pay special attention when using the camera at the beach or where sand or dust is likely to be present.
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 SD Memory Card. If this happens, remove the SD Memory Card, wipe off any condensation and wait a
short time before using it again.
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
To prevent the lens, surface of the LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off
any dust from these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as paint
thinner, benzene or insecticide, as these may react with the camera body and cause
deformation or remove the coating.
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Notes On Batteries
To extend the use of the camera, we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of
batteries:
• Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh] (Extended Life, Rechargeable)
• Lithium (Extended Life, Not Rechargeable)
Battery performance in general (especially Alkaline) may vary depending on individual brand, length of storage
since manufacture, temperature, and operating mode of the digital camera, such as play back using LCD and
strobe. Low temperatures (50 degrees Fahrenheit/10 degrees Celsius or below) can also affect the performance
of the battery and decrease the number of pictures taken when compared to picture taking in warmer conditions.
The supplied Alkaline batteries are only for operation check when you buy your camera, so the battery life may
be short.
The use of manganese type batteries is not suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that can
be taken with this type of battery.
When the camera is not in use for an extended period, please remove the batteries from the camera to extend
battery life, and to prevent damage such as battery leakage. (Once the batteries have been removed from the
camera, you will need to re-set the date and time within the SETUP MENU.)
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
Notes On Handling Batteries
Failure to do this might cause battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, major
injury or damaging the camera.
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Do not use batteries other than that specified.
Do not insert batteries in the wrong direction.
Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into fire.
Do not charge the supplied batteries.
When using rechargeable batteries, follow the instructions for the batteries and the charger for safe handling.
(This camera can not charge the rechargeable batteries.)
Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera.
Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix old and new batteries.
Do not remove the batteries immediately after a prolonged use of the camera, as they may have become
heated.
Neglecting the above may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in burns or injury.
If your fingers or clothes come into contact with the battery acid, wash them immediately. If your eyes come in
contact with battery acid, wash them and immediately consult your doctor.
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the
warnings and cautions indicated on the battery.
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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter
Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR-AC20) (sold separately). Using a different AC adapter
might cause the camera to malfunction.
When you use the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 4
onwards and the notes described below.
• Use the power supply indicated on the supplied AC cord. When using power supply other than the
displayed voltage in other countries/region, please purchase the AC cord that applies to the standard
of the country/region.
• The AC adapter can be used with 100V to 240V.
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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The Function Map
There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-4300, by using the settings provided by
the camera itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your particular photographic requirements.
In addition to photographic functions, the PDR-4300 is provided with other handy functions. We suggest
that you look at the function map below before you start using the PDR-4300.
Read these pages first
• Let’s get ready to use PDR-4300(P.19-P.40)
Let’s learn about basic operation
• Turning the Power ON(P.36)
• Photography(P.44)
• Playing back photography images(P.88)
• Erasing Images(P.95)
Taking Photographs
STEP 1 – Taking photography(P.44)
STEP 2 – Leaving camera setting up to your camera
(P.50)
• The camera automatically adjusts the focus and
exposure settings.(P.51)
• Taking Portrait Shots(P.53)
• Taking Landscape Shots(P.53)
• Taking Shots of Portraits at Night(P.54)
• Taking Continuous Shots of Moving Objects(P.55)
STEP 3 – Utilizing the various photography modes
• Zoom Photography(P.56)
• Focus Photography(P.58)
• Photography Using the Self-timer(P.59)
• Photography Using the Flash(P.60)
• Making movies(P.81)
STEP 4 – Setting the modes in more detail to make
your photographs turn out more as you
intended
• Setting Image Size and Quality(P.47)
• Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Aperture(P.69)
• Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Shutter
Speed(P.71)
• Extended Exposure Photography(P.74)
• Compensation Exposure(P.75)
• Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB
Photography)(P.77)
• Taking Photos Continuously(P.78)
• Setting White Balance(P.64)
Playing back your photographed images
STEP 1 – Let’s playback some images(P.88)
STEP 2 – Selecting the various ways to play back
images
• Playing back movies(P.89)
• Enlarging Photographed Images(P.92)
• Auto Playback(P.93)
• Simple Movie Playback(P.94)
• Displaying Detailed Information of Images(P.117)
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Setting the basic camera settings
• Setting the Date and Time(P.113)
• Formatting SD Memory Card(P.99)
• Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness(P.86)
• Switching LCD Monitor Display (P.118)
• Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF (P.118)
• Turning the Beep OFF (P.112)
• Setting the Color of Images(Color/Black and White/Sepia)(P.84)
• Changing the Power OFF Time(P.112)
• Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language(P.113)
You can also do this
-The PDR-4300 also has lots of other features-
• Protecting Images (P.108)
• Changing the size of Images(P.100)
• Compressing Images(P.102)
• Print Information (P.104)
• Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P.117)
• Switching LCD Monitor Display(P.118)
• Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV(P.119)
Loading images on a personal computer
Loading images on a personal computer, separate “Software Manual”
The Function Map(continued)
• All OSD images used in this Instruction Manual are in English.
Erasing images
STEP 1 – Erasing Images(P.95)
STEP 2 – Other ways to erase images
• Erasing Folders(P.97)
• Formatting SD Memory Card(P.99)
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Contents
The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-4300 Preface
Attention..............................................................
Before Reading This Manual...............................
Safety Precautions...............................................
Using Your Camera Correctly ...............................
Notes On Handling Your Camera.......................
Notes On Batteries.............................................
Notes On Handling Batteries..............................
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter....................
The Function Map................................................
Contents...............................................................
Preface
Getting Ready
Accessories..........................................................
Names of Parts.....................................................
Attaching the Strap..............................................
Installing the Batteries.........................................
Using the Power Outlet........................................
About SD Memory Card.......................................
Turning the Power On/Off....................................
Using the IR Remote Controller...........................
LCD Monitor Display ............................................
How to Hold Your Camera....................................
How to Press the Shutter Button ..........................
Photography (Auto Photography)..........................
Setting the Image Size and Quality ....................
Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode
(Auto Select mode) .............................................
Taking Photographs
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([SCENE ] Mode) .............................................
Zoom Photography...............................................
Changing the Focus.............................................
Self-timer Photography .......................................
Photography Using the Flash ...............................
Manual Settings..................................................
Exposure control (EXP.) ................................
White Balance (W.B.) ....................................
Metering system (A.E.)....................................
Single, continuous or AEB
photography mode (S/C).................................
Focus Mode.........................................................
Photography in the Program Mode ......................
Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode...........
Photography in
the Shutter Speed-priority Mode..........................
Photography in the Full Manual Mode ...............
Extended Exposure
Photography
(Bulb Photography)....................................................
Exposure Compensation.......................................
Taking Shots with the Automatic
Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography)..............
Taking Photographs Continuously
(Burst Photography)..............................................
Making Movies.....................................................
Changing the Preset Conditions
(RECORDING MENU) ...........................................
PREVIEW........................................................
COLOR............................................................
ISO.................................................................
SHARPNESS..................................................
CONTRAST ...................................................
DIGITAL ZOOM .............................................
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TIME & DATE ..............................................
OSD LANGUAGE..........................................
VIDEO OUT ................................................
QUALITY .....................................................
FRAME NUMBER ........................................
SYSTEM INFO. ............................................
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .................
DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display
(In Playback Mode) .............................................
DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display
(In Photography Mode) ........................................
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV....
Transferring Images to a PC ................................
Separately Sold Accessories ................................
Connecting to Other Devices................................
Definitions of the Color of the Lamp.....................
Additional Information
Specifications .....................................................
AC Adapter Specifications....................................
Warnings and Messages Displayed on
LCD Monitor.........................................................
Troubleshooting ..................................................
Glossary ..............................................................
Global Contacts...................................................
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Playing Back Images
Playing Back Photographed Images
(Single-Frame Playback) .....................................
Playing Back Movies ............................................
Displaying a List of Images
(Thumbnail Display)..............................................
Enlarging Photographed Images
(Zoom Playback)............................................................
Auto Playback (Slideshow)....................................
Playback of Multi Image Pictures..........................
Erasing Images
Erasing Images (Erase Frame)................................
Erasing Folders
(All Images in a Folder/All Folders) ...........................
Formatting the SD Memory Card...........................
Handy Functions
Reducing the Image Size(Resize)........................
Compressing Images(Quality)...............................
Print Information .................................................
Protecting Images................................................
Other Applications
Basic Settings ( mode) ..................................
AUTO POWER OFF......................................
SOUND ........................................................
LCD ( ).................................................................
QUALITY.................................................................
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Accessories
Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA)
SD Memory Card (1)
Strap (1)
Software application (1)
(CD-ROM)
Instruction Manual (this manual)
Software Manual
Camera case (1)
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This strap is handy for carrying your camera around.
To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your wrist.
Pass the end of the strap through the strap
attachment on the camera.
Pass the strap through the loop and pull.
Attaching the Strap
• When the camera is not in use, be sure to close the lens by sliding the lens cover switch to
close position. Turn off the power to retract the lens unit before closing the lens cover.
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This camera uses four size AA batteries. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 12 .
Loading the Batteries
Unlock the battery cover lock
1
.
Pull open the battery door in the direction of the
open arrow
2
.
Load batteries in the battery compartment.
Make sure they are loaded in their polarity as shown inside
the battery compartment.
Installing the batteries
• Before you load or remove the batteries, 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.
• The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on the power off status. In this
case, turn off, then turn on again.
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Close the battery door
1
and move the battery cover
lockswitch in the direction of the Lock arrow
2
.
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.
Note:
If “ CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message popped out on the LCD monitor,
please check the battery cover lock switch. Make sure it is locked in the direction of the
Lock arrow.
Removing the Batteries
• When removing the batteries, take care not to drop the camera of the batteries by mistake.
Installing the batteries(continued)
Reverse the procedure for “Loading the Batteries” and remove the batteries .
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Installing the batteries (continued)
Battery Wear
When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• 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.
• If the batteries are exhausted and need replacement, do not connect the AC adapter. It may
cause an incorrect display of remaining battery power.
• Battery power measure is based on amount of power required for camera LCD, flash,
photography and playback.
• About the battery duration time
The following shows the number of frames/time capable of continuous photographing and
playback on condition of using new alkaline batteries.
The battery duration time may vary depending on environmental temperature, image size,
image quality or using frequency of zoom.
In photography mode (using strobe every time in a normal temperature)
When LCD monitor is ON ......... approx. 240 frames
When LCD monitor is OFF ....... approx. 300 frames
In playback mode (slideshow approx. 110 min. continuous playback time)
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Insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V
terminal on the camera.
Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet.
Using the Power Outlet
• 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, the camera may malfunction or
recorded data may be erased (destroyed) even if the batteries are loaded.
• The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on the power off status. In this
case, slide the Power knob to turn off the power, then turn on again.
DC IN 5V terminal
If you use the AC adapter(sold separately) 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 14.
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Using the Power Outlet (continued)
• When the AC adapter is connected after the batteries have been installed, the power
turns off immediately. Please turn on the power again to resume operation.
• Use the power supply indicated on the supplied AC cord. When using power supply
other than the displayed voltage in other countries/region, please purchase the AC cord
that applies to the standard of the country/region.
The AC adapter can be used with 100V to 240V.
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About SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power
is turn OFF, the images saved on the SD Memory Card are not erased. SD Memory Card can be repeated read
and written.
SD Memory Card having the following storage capacity can be used on your camera:
8MB/16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256/512MB
It is recommended to use SD Memory Card produced by TOSHIBA.
Notes on SD Memory Card
• Remove and insert SD Memory Card with the camera’s power turned off.
• Recorded data may be erased (destroyed) in the situations listed below.
- When the SD Memory Card is used incorrectly by the user or a third party.
- When the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
- When the SD Memory Card 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 SD
Memory Card.
• We recommend copying and saving important data onto another storage medium (floppy disk,
harddisk, MO disk, etc.).
• Never remove the SD Memory Card or switch the camera OFF during data recording or during data
erasing (SD Memory Card formatting). These actions might damage the SD Memory Card.
• Use only the SD Memory Card specified for use with the camera. The use of other SD Memory Card
could damage the camera.
• SD Memory Card are precision electronic devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject SD Memory Card to
excessive shocks. Also, do not carry SD Memory Card in locations such as a trouser pocket. This might
subject the SD Memory Card to excessive force when you sit down, damaging the SD Memory Card.
• Do not use or store SD Memory Card in environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or
electrical noise.
• Do not use or store SD Memory Card in very hot, humid or corrosive environments.
• Take care not to touch the SD Memory Card’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 SD Memory Card and store it in
a safe place.
This camera uses SD Memory Card version 1.01.
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About SD Memory Card (continued)
• Inserting a SD Memory Card 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 SD Memory Card 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 SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If images can no longer be written or erased, buy a new
SD Memory Card.
• It is recommended to format SD Memory Card via camera, not by other devices.
Loading SD Memory Card
Slide the POWER switch to OFF position, to turn the power off.
Unlock the battery cover lock switch.
Pull open the battery door in the direction of the open arrow.
Firmly insert the SD Memory Card as far as it can go
with the SD Memory Card
electrodes (metal contacts)
facing the front of the camera.
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Close the battery door and move the battery
cover lock switch in the direction of the Lock
arrow.
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.
Note:
If “ CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message popped
out on the LCD monitor, please check the battery cover lock
switch. Make sure it is locked in the direction of the Lock
arrow.
Before you use the new SD Memory Card for the first time,
be sure to format the SD Memory Card.
Removing SD Memory Card
• Never open the battery cover door or remove the SD Memory Card while data is being
recorded to the SD Memory Card (viewfinder lamp flashes). This might damage the SD
Memory Card or corrupt the data on the SD Memory Card.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF position, to turn the power off.
• If “LENS COVER” message popped out and the viewfinder lamp flashes (red) rapidly,
please check the lens cover switch. Slide the lens cover switch towards to open the
lens cover, and the camera will operate normally.
Battery cover lock
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About SD Memory Card (continued)
Unlock the battery cover lock switch.
Pull open the battery door in the direction of the open arrow.
Push the SD Memory Card in as far as it can go,
and pull it out with your fingers.
If you push SD Memory Card once in as far as it can go, it will
protrude slightly. Pull it out with your fingers.
Close the battery door and move the battery
cover lock switch in the direction of the Lock
arrow.
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.
Battery cover lock
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Write Protection
To prevent valuable data from being erased, move the write-protect knob
to the lock arrow direction on the SD Memory Card. Data can no longer be
recorded or erased from SD Memory Card. To write or erase data from
SD Memory Card, unlock the write-protect knob to unlock direction.
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Turning the Power On/Off
• If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: 1 minute), the power is
turned off to prevent battery wear. This is called “Auto Power OFF”.
Turning the Power ON
Slide the POWER switch to ON position, to turn on
the power.
When the camera is turned on, set the mode dial
to the desired mode.
In the photography modes ( , or ),
the lens extends from the camera body.
When the camera is turned ON, the Auto Power OFF function
starts to work.
Make sure that the SD Memory Card is correctly loaded.
Slide the lens cover switch toward open direction .
Turning the Power OFF
Slide the POWER switch to OFF position, to turn off the power.
The power is turned off, and the lens returns to its original position in the body.
Close the lens by sliding the lens cover switch to close position .
POWER
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Using the IR Remote Controller
Notes on IR Remote Controller Main Unit
Usable Range
Distance:Within 5 meters
Angle:Within 30 right and left
Point the IR Remote Controller toward the light receptor unit of the camera to use.
• Do not drop, shake, or subject to physical shock.
• Do not spill water on or place on moist areas.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not place near or on areas subject to high temperatures.
• Do not expose the remote controller light receptor unit to bright light.
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Do not use anything other than the designated battery.
Do not insert with the + and - poles reversed.
Do not recharge, heat, disassemble, short circuit, or place in fire.
Do not leave exhausted battery in the remote controller.
Do not place in reach of infants and small children.
Notes on Remote Controller Battery
Battery: Coin Cell Lithium Battery CR2025
Slide out the lower area of the IR Remote Controller when changing the battery as shown in the diagram.
Be sure to confirm the position of the + and - poles when inserting the battery.
Replace the battery when the remote controller is operating poorly or when the distance for operation of the
remote controller becomes limited.
Remove the battery when not using the remote controller for prolong periods.
The battery of the remote controller cannot be recharged.
If liquid should ever leak from the battery, wipe the liquid completely from the remote controller case before
replacing with a new battery.
Photography Using the IR Remote Controller
On [ ] and [ ] mode
Recording is possible with the self-timer.
Recording will begin 2 seconds after pressing the IR Remote Controller button.
(Recording will also begin after 2 seconds when the self-timer is set to 10 seconds.)
The next image will be shown.
On [ ] mode
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LCD Monitor Display
In [ ] Mode
The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings.
The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF.
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In [ ] Mode
Histogram:
A histogram is a graphic representation of the tones of the subject. The horizontal axis of the
histogram shows the brightness (increasing brightness from left to right) and the vertical axis shows
the number of pixels at each brightness level.
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In [ ] Mode
• 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 sometimes does not decrease.
• The display is momentarily disrupted after recording an image or the mode is switched.
This does not affect photography.
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In [ ] Mode
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How to Hold Your Camera
When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or 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 .
AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) start to function.
When AF or AE are locked, the beep tone sounds and the
viewfinder lamp lights (turns green).
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Press and hold the shutter button down fully .
The camera takes a picture.
The viewfinder lamp flashes while image data is being
recorded onto the SD Memory Card.
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• Never open the battery door or remove the SD Memory Card while an image is being
recorded.
This may corrupt the data on the SD Memory Card or damage the SD Memory Card itself.
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• The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is
pressed down halfway until the image becomes focused.
• To set the focus or exposure for a subject outside the center of the intended image, point the
camera directly at the subject or desired exposure (lighting), press and hold the shutter button
halfway. Now, with the shutter button still held halfway down, you can turn the direction of the
camera and frame your image with the focus and exposure locked. Press the shutter button
down fully to complete capturing of the image.
• Moving the camera as you press the shutter button will result in a blurred image.
• The PDR-4300 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-4300 may
have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for subjects and situations such as the
following:
- 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 as hair or fur
- Subjects with no solidity, such as smoke or flames
- Subjects viewed through glass
- 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)
• 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 1.5 meters
(five feet) away. During macro photography, the flash is aligned with the wide position.)
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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 batteries and the SD Memory Card into the camera.
Slide the power switch to ON position, to turn on the
power.
Slide the lens cover switch to open direction beforehand .
Set the mode dial 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
photographs.
Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture.
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Press the shutter button down half way ,
and press it down fully .
• 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
lights.
• If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON, a preview image
is displayed on screen for about two seconds.
• The viewfinder lamp flashes while image data is being recorded
onto the SD Memory Card.
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Using the LCD Monitor
Get ready to take the photograph.
Load the batteries and the SD Memory Card into the camera.
Slide the power switch to ON position, to turn on the power.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Look at the image on the LCD monitor to
compose the picture.
Slide the lens cover switch to open direction beforehand.
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Press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully .
• 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 lights.
• If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON, a preview image is displayed on screen for
about two seconds.
• The viewfinder lamp flashes while image data is being recorded onto the SD Memory Card.
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• 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.
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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
SD Memory Card.
In [ ], [ ], or [ ] Mode
Press the or button to select the size setting
user desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
Press the or button to select STILL/MOVIE, and
press the
button.
Press the button until the QUALITY is highlighted,
and press the
button.
Press the Menu button.
Press the or button to select the quality setting
user desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
Press the or button until the OK is highlighted,
and press the ENTER button.
The LCD shows the QUALITY menu.
The size item is highlighted.
The QUALITY item is highlighted.
These combinations are set and the LCD monitor returns to previous mode.
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Setting the Image Size and Quality(continued)
In [ ] Mode
Set the mode dial to [ ].
SETUP MENU appears.
Press the or button until the QUALITY is highlighted,
and press the button.
The LCD shows the QUALITY menu.
Press the or button to select STILL/MOVIE, and
press the
button.
The size item is highlighted.
Press the or button to select the size setting
user desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
The QUALITY item is highlighted.
Press the or button to select the quality setting
user desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
Press the or button until the OK is highlighted,
and press the ENTER button.
These combinations are set and the LCD monitor returns to SETUP MENU.
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• To make the image smaller, it is more effective to reduce the size first and then
reduce image quality.
• After you have taken a photograph, you can reduce its size and quality.
• The memory size of the image varies according to the subject.
• The compression ratio is given for reference only.
• In movie mode, the size setting cannot be set to SMALL.
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This mode enables automatic photography according to the photographic conditions. Photographs can be taken
easily in this mode as the camera automatically makes the setting suitable to the conditions.
The Auto Select mode has the following options. Choose the option to suit the image you want to photograph.
Taking Photographs in [ ] Mode (Auto Select mode)
In the Auto Select mode, there are some settings that cannot be changed as the camera makes the
settings automatically. These settings vary according to the mode.
z Focus photography
: Can be set
z Exposure compensation
: Cannot be specified (set automatically)
z About flash photography
: Flash can be set as required in this mode
: Automatically fixed to red-eye auto
: Automatically fixed to slow synchro
: Flash photography is not possible
: Automatically adjusts the focus and
exposure settings
: Portrait shot
: Landscape shot
: Sports shot
: Night shot
: 16 multi-photography shot
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Mode)
Set the appropriate scene mode from: [ ] automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings, [ ]
portrait, [ ] landscape, [ ] sports, [ ] night, [ ] multi photography mode options.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press ENTER.
[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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Options
Press to display option menu, press or to
select options and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press .
[ ] :
Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings
[ ] : Portrait
[ ] : Landscape
[ ] : Sports
[ ] : Night
[ ] :16-frame multi
Press ENTER.
The icon of the selected mode is displayed on the upper left side of the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down
fully.
The camera takes the picture.
Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Mode) (continued)
• Optimum print effect for a selected scene is available by using a PRINT Image Matching
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Mode) (continued)
[ ]
Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings
The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings to take photographs.
[ ]
Portrait
Select this option to make people stand out with the background
out-of-focus.
[ ]
Landscape
Select this option to take photographs of distant scenery or
landscapes.
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Mode) (continued)
[ ]
Sports
Select this option to take photographs of fast-moving subjects.
[ ]
Night
Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk
or night-time background.
• When the Night mode is selected, the flash mode is fixed to
Slow Synchro (the flash is fired at a slower shutter speed.)
• If you take a photograph with a dark background or at a dark
place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter
speed warning is displayed. (When the shutter is pressed
halfway down, the viewfinder lamp blinks green and the slow
shutter speed mark [
] is displayed in the LCD monitor.)
To prevent distorted image, we recommend using a tripod to
keep the camera stable.
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Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ( Mode) (continued)
[ ]
16-frame multi
This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.13 second intervals
(7.5 frames/second). The 16 photographed images are saved as
one image (FULL size: 2400 x 1600 pixels).
This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving
subjects.
• Though zoom playback is not possible, playback of multi image pictures is possible.
• Digital zoom photography is not possible.
• Photographs cannot be taken at HALF size or SMALL size. When HALF size or SMALL size is set
before you select multi photography, the setting is automatically changed to FULL size. When multi
photography is canceled, the setting returns to HALF size or SMALL size.
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Zoom Photography
Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots up to 2.8 times the size or wide-angle photography depending on
the distance up to the subject. You can also enlarge the center of the screen and take photographs in the digital
zoom mode with the focal distance increased by a factor of 2.2.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Compose the picture using the Zoom key.
Pressing the Zoom key towards the “T” zooms in on the subject,
and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.
Pressing the Zoom key towards the “W” provides a wider angle
picture.
The lens position moves according to the Zoom key setting.
Digital Zoom Photography
To set the digital zoom:
1
Press the MENU button.
2
Use or to select [DIGITAL ZOOM] and press .
3
Use or to select [ON] and press ENTER.
4
Press the MENU button.
5
To activate digital zoom, press the Zoom key completely towards the "T" and hold it until the
image on the LCD expands.
Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully.
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Digital zoom
Optical zoom
1X to 2.8X
• The digital zoom photography is canceled by pressing the DISP button to turn the LCD
monitor off. On the LCD monitor display off status, the digital zoom photography is not
possible as well.
• The digital zoom photography is not possible in the 16-frame multi mode.
• The Zoom switch setting is automatically canceled by either turning the camera OFF or
by activation of the Auto Power OFF function.
• You can check the zoom status in the LCD monitor.
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Changing the Focus
Press to display option menu, press or to
Select Macro focus and press ENTER.
[ AF ]Normal Focus
[ ] Macro Focus
[ 1m ] The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 1m to take photos
[ 3m ] The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 3m to take photos
[ ] The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of to take photo
Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.
Press the shutter button halfway down, and press it down fully.
• The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 10 cm
at wide to infinity.In the macro photography mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns
ON. Take the photograph while viewing the LCD monitor.
• Macro photography is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF
function is activated.
• Once macro photography is selected in Focus mode, it will remain in the same mode either
in [ ], [ ], or [ ].
Press the ENTER button.
Set the mode dial to [
] [ ] or [ ].
Press / button to select FOCUS on the LCD monitor.
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Self-timer Photography
When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically takes a picture after the preset time (2 or 10 seconds).
Set the mode dial to [ ] [ ] or [ ].
Press the self-timer button.
When you press the self-timer button, the following are displayed
in order on the LCD monitor.
[No display] setting OFF
[ 10s]
10 seconds
[ 2s]
2 seconds
Compose the picture.
The self-timer lamp lights red, and then flashes. The photograph is then taken
after the preset time (2 or 10 seconds).
• Burst photography is not possible.
• In movie mode, press the shutter button down fully to stop recording.
If this operation is not performed, photography is automatically stopped when the
SD card
TM
runs out of free space or when the size of a single picture has reached the
maximum recordable size.
• If using IR Remote Controller, the photograph taken will be delayed 2 seconds after
getting IR controller signal(no matter the preset time 2 or 10 seconds).
• If using shutter button, the self-timer mode will automatically turn off after the image
captured.
• If using IR Remote Controller after the image captured, the self-timer mode will remain
in the same mode until you manually press self-timer button once again to exit from this
mode.
When photographs are taken using the LCD monitor, the count down is displayed.
To cancel photography midway, press .
Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully.
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Photography Using the Flash
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
used.
The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to 2.9 m (9.51 ft) (WIDE side setting,
ISO setting: [2X]).
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
In the [ ] mode, flash photography can be set when [ ] is selected.
Press the flash button to set to the desired mode
while viewing the LCD monitor .
When you press the flash button, the available flash modes are
displayed in the following order.
The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD
monitor .
* [ ] Auto can be set when [ ] is selected in the [ ] mode. It can not be set in the
[ ] mode.
Compose the picture.
Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully.
When you are using the flash, the flash icons on the LCD monitor are displayed in yellow when the
shutter button is pressed halfway down.
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Photography Using the Flash (continued)
[ ]
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. However the auto
mode can not set in the Manual photography mode.
[ ]
Red-Eye Forced Flash
[
]
Forced Flash
[ ]
Suppressed Flash
• In [ ], [ ] or [ ] mode, flash photography is not possible.
• In [
] mode, flash photography is fixed to red-eye auto.
• In [
] mode, flash photography is fixed to slow synchro.
• In the flash photography mode, the flash always fires twice. A picture is taken at the second firing.
The camera fires pre-flash lighting once before the main flash in order to reduce the red eye problem. In
Portrait mode, flash photography is fixed to red-eye auto. Red-eye is reduced mode effectively if the subject
looks directly towards the camera. Effectiveness is also increase if the distance between the subject and
camera is kept as short as possible.
The flash is forced to fire regardless of the brightness of subjects. Use the Forced Flash mode when the
subject is backlit, or in artificial light (fluorescent light, etc). The flash also fires during macro
photography.
The flash never fires regardless of the brightness of subjects. Use the Suppressed Flash mode when you are
taking pictures in indoor lightning at distances too great for the flash to have any effect, such as theater
performances or indoor sporting events.
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You can manually adjust settings such as exposure control, white balance, metering system, continuous
photography mode, and take photographs at these settings. These are called “Manual settings”, which are
saved even if the camera is turned off.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is on.
This might return the manual settings to their defaults. If this happens, manually set the conditions
again.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting
values are displayed
on the left of the
LCD monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Manual Settings
Setting items
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Manual Settings (continued)
Press or to select the setting item.
Press to display option menu, press or to
select options and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting. To cancel, press .
[EXP.] : Exposure control
[W.B.] : White balance
[A.E.] : Metering system
[S/C] : Single, continuous or AEB mode
[Focus] : Focus mode setting
Press ENTER.
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down
fully.
The camera takes the picture.
Set values
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Exposure Control
(
EXP.
)
[ PRG ] : program mode (default)
[ Av ] : aperture-priority mode
[ Tv ] : shutter speed-priority mode
[ M ] :
full manual mode
White Balance
(
W.B.
)
The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually
enters the lens. A user can set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under
specific lighting conditions.
[ AW ] : Automatic white balance mode (default)
[ ] : Day light mode
[ ] : Cloudy mode
[ ] : bluish Fluorescent light mode
[ ] : reddish Fluorescent light mode
[ ] : Incandescent light mode
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Metering System
(
A.E.
)
The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken.
[ ] : Multi metering mode can be set (default)
[ ] : Spot metering mode can be set
Single, continuous or AEB photography mode
(
S/C
)
[ ] : 1 shot mode can be set (default)
[ ] : Burst mode can be set
[ AEB ] : Automatic Exposure Bracketing
Multi metering mode
The exposure is measured and calculated for the entire area of the screen. By dividing the entire
area of the screen, the exposure level for each unit is calculated. A well balanced exposure can be
obtained.
Spot metering mode
The exposure is measured in a very small area at the center of the screen. It is possible to calculate
the exposure of a subject without being affected by the surrounding environment.
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
In this mode, the camera takes three consecutive pictures in the order of standard exposure,
overexposure (-0.5) and underexposure (+0.5) compensation.
Continuous image capturing (Burst)
In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.8 second intervals.
The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuously is 3 photographs.
Images are not recorded directly to storage media but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory.
After photography is finished, check the images and record the selected ones to storage media.
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Focus Mode
By pressing “Enter” button when “Focus” icon is highlight the “Focus setting” selected. A user can select in the
following order.
[ AF ] : Normal Focus
[ ] : Macro Focus
[ 1m ] : The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 1m to take photos
[ 3m ] : The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 3m to take photos
[ ] : The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of to take photo
• Once focus mode is chosen as selected photography mode, it will remain the same mode either in
[ ] , [ ] or [ ].
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Photography in the Program Mode
(
O
: possible X : not possible)
The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of an
object. This mode enables carefree photographing similarly to selecting [ ] in [ ] mode. It is possible to
change the white balance and the metering system in program mode.
• Difference between [PRG] and [ ]
[PRG] and [
] are the same as to
combinations of the automatically determined
shutter speeds and aperture values.
However, their operation capability is different
as shown in the right table.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Press or to select [ EXP. ].
Press to display option menu, press or
to select [ PRG ] and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.
Press ENTER.
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down
halfway, and press it down fully.
The camera takes the picture.
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Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode
In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutter
speed according to the aperture.
A small aperture value produces a portrait photo with an out-of-focus background. The smaller the aperture value,
the more out-of-focus the background becomes.
A large aperture value produces sharp images on both close objects and distant objects like landscapes. The larger
the aperture value, the larger the area for sharp images.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Press or to select [ EXP. ].
Press to display option menu, press or
to select [ Av ] and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.
Press ENTER.
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Press or to adjust the aperture value.
The setting range is as follows:
F8 / F6.8 / F5.6 / F4.8 / F4.0 / F3.4 / F2.9
The aperture value and the shutter speed corresponding to that
value are displayed on the LCD monitor. If the appropriate
combination cannot be set even if the shutter speed is adjusted to
its limit, the shutter speed is displayed in red. Photography,
however, is possible in this state.
Press to reduce aperture size. Press to increase aperture size.
Note: The larger the F value, the smaller the aperture size becomes
and vice versa.
Exposure compensation using or to change exposure value.
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Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it
down fully.
The camera takes the picture.
• If the aperture value is set to F2.9 (maximum aperture size), the increased shutter speed is restricted to
1/750 second.
• The aperture value set differ to the actual value according to the position of the zoom lens.
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In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the
aperture value according to the shutter speed.
A fast shutter speed produces a photograph that looks as if a moving subject is still.
A slow shutter speed produces as photograph that makes you feel that it is flowing.
Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Press or to select [ EXP. ].
Press to display option menu, press
or to select [ Tv ] and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.
Press ENTER.
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Press or to adjust the shutter speed.
The setting range is as follows:
1/1000, 1/750, 1/500, 1/350, 1/250, 1/180, 1/125, 1/90,
1/60, 1/45, 1/30, 1/20, 1/15, 1/10, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2,
0”7, 1”, 1”5, 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 15”
The shutter speed and the aperture value corresponding to the
shutter speed are displayed on the LCD monitor. If the appropriate
combination cannot be set even if the aperture is adjusted to its
limit, the aperture value is displayed in red. Photography, however,
is possible in this state.
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Press to increase shutter speed. Press to decrease shutter speed.
Exposure compensation using or , and manual setting or film speed setting using ENTER are
also possible.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it
down fully.
The camera takes the picture.
• When the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or slower, photographs are taken as extended
exposures.
• In AEB photography or burst photography, the shutter speed cannot be set to 0.7 second or longer.
• If a mode other than [No flash ] suppressed flash mode is set in flash photography, the shutter speed is
limited to between 1/2 second and 1/250 second.
• If the shutter speed is set to 1/350 second or less, the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/250
second if the flash setting is changed to the [flash ] forced flash mode or [red-eye ] red-eye forced flash
mode.
• If the [flash] forced flash or [red-eye ] red-eye forced flash mode is set in flash photography when the
shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or more, the shutter speed is automatically changed to 1/2
second.
• If the shutter speed value is set to 1/1000 second, the aperture value is limited to between F8 and F3.4.
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Photography in the Full Manual Mode
Set the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking a photograph.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Press or to select [ EXP. ].
Press to display option menu, press
or to select [ M ] and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.
Press ENTER.
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Press or to adjust aperture value,
and press or to set the shutter speed value
separately are also possible.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down
halfway, and press it down fully.
The camera takes the picture.
• When pressing sort in the full manual mode, the shutter speed is adjusted, but the exposure
compensation setting is not possible. However the exposure value is displayed on the LCD monitor.
When the exposure value is displayed in red, it shows over- or under-exposure.
It is recommended that the shutter speed and the aperture value be adjusted to obtain the proper
level of exposure.
• If the aperture value is set to F2.9 (increased aperture size), the shutter speed 1/1000 second is not
available.
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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 keep the camera stable and prevent distortion of images.
Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Press or to select [ EXP. ].
Press to display option menu, press or
to select [ M ] or [ Tv ]and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.
Press ENTER to set the shutter speed to 0.7 second
or longer,[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down
halfway, and press it down fully.
The camera takes the picture at the set exposure time.
During the exposure, the viewfinder lamp turns orange.
It takes about twice the set time to complete taking the
photograph due to processing of the captured image.
• Flash photography and burst photography are not possible.
• The image taken in the exposure photography mode may be blurred.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure Setting Value
This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when
the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when the brightness between
the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject to photograph occupies only
an extremely small part of the screen.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press or to adjust the exposure.
The setting range is as follows. A larger value lightens the
exposure,and a smaller value darkens the exposure.
The value that you set is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press to increase (brighten) exposure, and to
decrease (darken) exposure.
(to - side)
-2.0 / -1.5 / -1.0 / -0.5 / 0 (default) / +0.5 / +1.0 / +1.5 / +2.0
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press
it down fully.
The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large exposure value is set in
dark photographic conditions.
In this case, press the shutter button, and check the brightness in the preview image
(photographed still image).
(to + side)
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Exposure Compensation (continued)
Effective Subjects and Set Values
Positive (+) Compensation
Negative (-) Compensation
• When [ M ] is selected on the [ EXP. ] option menu, pressing or makes the shutter speed
setting possible, but does not make the exposure compensation possible. However the exposure
value is displayed on the LCD monitor.
zCopying of printed text (black characters on white paper)
zBacklit portraits
z Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects
z Shots made up predominantly of sky
z Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds
zCopying of printed text (white characters on black paper)
z Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage
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Taking Shots With the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography)
When it is difficult to determine the necessary exposure compensation, this mode will automatically set the camera
to photograph three consecutive pictures in -0.5, 0, and +0.5 compensation.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD
monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Press or to select [ S/C ].
Press to display option menu, press or
to select [ AEB ]and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.
Press ENTER .
The camera is ready to take photographs.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down
halfway,
and press it down fully.
The camera will automatically take a picture in -0.5 compensation, 0
compensation, and +0.5 compensation.
• If burst AEB is selected when the shutter speed is set to a speed of 0.7 second or longer, the shutter
speed is automatically changed to 1/2 second.
• The camera takes three consecutive pictures in the order of standard exposure, overexposure (+0.5) and
underexposure (-0.5) compensation.
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Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)
In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.8 second intervals.
The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuously is three photographs.
Images are not recorded directly to SD Memory Card but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory. After
photography is finished, check the images and record the selected ones to SD Memory Card.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The manual setting values are displayed on the left of the LCD
monitor screen.
Press ENTER.
The manual setting items are displayed.
Press or to select [ S/C ].
Press to display option menu, press or
to select [ ]and press ENTER.
Pressing ENTER selects the setting.
Press ENTER .
The camera is ready for burst photography.
If burst photography is set when the shutter speed is set to a
speed of 0.7 second or more in the [ Tv ] mode, the shutter
speed is automatically changed to 1/2 second.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down
halfway, and press it down fully.
The maximum number of photography that can be taken
continuously is three.
If you release the shutter button before the camera captures three
images, the camera will stop taking pictures at that point.
After photography is finished, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON.
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Press or to verify the image.
You will be allowed to choose which image to save before it is
recorded to the SD Memory Card.
The number of photographs stored in the memory is displayed at
the bottom right of the screen, and the number in green is the
image currently displayed.
The green indication also moves as you move the image to be
displayed.
Use or to select the recording method.
The camera is set to erase all images immediately after photography.
1
[ ] : This setting is for saving and erasing the selected image.
Press or to select the image, and press ENTER.
The red mark appears under the selected image. To cancel selection of the
image, press ENTER again.
2
[ ] : This setting is for saving all images.
Press ENTER.
All images are selected, and all images with turns into a red .
This item cannot be selected if there is not enough space on the SD Memory
Card.
3
[ ] : This setting is for erasing all images.
Press ENTER.
1
to
3
can be combined regardless of their order to set saving and erasing of images.
Use to select [ ] and press ENTER.
The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take
photographs.
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• You can also carry out step 9 while verifying the image in step 8.
• Even if photography is terminated midway before capturing three images by releasing the shutter
button, images already photographed can be saved and erased by the above method.
• The length of time to capture images varies according to the photographic conditions.
• Self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible.
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Making Movies
By dialing the MODE switch to “ ” position, the camera can take moving image without voice recording. The
camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor. (In the “ ” mode, the LCD monitor can not be turned
off.)
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Compose the picture, press the shutter button
down halfway, and press it down fully.
Photography begins.
The maximum photography time (seconds) appears on the
LCD monitor.
If you do not do this, photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free
space on the SD Memory Card, or when the maximum size that a single movie can be
recorded is reached.
To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again.
Shutter button
Lightly pressing this button in “ ” mode, compose the picture. Once the button is deeply pressed,
photography begins. Photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free space on the SD
Memory Card, or when the maximum size that a single movie can be recorded is reached. Press
the shutter button down fully to stop making movies.
When making a movie, flash photography is not possible.
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Self Timer button
In “ ” mode, the camera can select self timer mode among “off (default)”, “10-second” and “2-second”
in this order cyclically. Press the shutter button down fully to stop recording.
IR Remote Controller
In “ ” mode, the IR Remote Controller is not possible.
• Flash photography is not possible.
• The image size displayed on the LCD monitor becomes FULL (320 x 240) or HALF (160 x 120). The
movie made in FULL size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor, and that made in HALF size is displayed
in the center of the screen.
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU)
This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ], [ ] or [ ]
photography modes.
Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].
Press the MENU button.
The RECORDING MENU is displayed.
Use or to select the desired item
1
and press .
The options
2
are displayed.
Note: The image appearing through the lens will be
displayed for [LCD ].
[ PREVIEW ]
[ COLOR ]
[ ISO ]
[ SHARPNESS ]
[ CONTRAST ]
[ DIGITAL ZOOM ]
[ LCD ]
[ QUALITY ]
2
Options
1
Item
* The above menu is the RECORDING
MENU in the [
] mode.
Use or to select the desired setting from the tab menu
2
, and press ENTER.
This saves the settings, and returns the display to the RECORDING MENU.
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PREVIEW
Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot.
[OFF] : Do not display preview. (default)
[ON] : Display preview.
A photographed image is displayed on the LCD monitor for two seconds. By lightly pressing
“Shutter” button, preview is canceled.
The three images that you took are displayed for about two seconds each in the AEB photography
mode.
In case of burst photography, the LCD monitor automatically turns on and display image after
photography is finished.
In case of 16 multi-photography shot, 16 photography images are displayed as one image.
COLOR
Set the color of the image to be photographed.
[STANDARD] : Standard color (default)
[VIVID] : Vivid color
[MONOCHROME] : Black and white
[SEPIA] : Sepia
Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)
To quit the RECORDING MENU, press the MENU button.
The camera is now ready to take photographs.
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)
ISO
[ ]
Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded.
Warning: Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher settings.
[NORMAL] : Equivalent to color ISO100
[2X] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200 (default)
[4X] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400
During [2X], the ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO200. During [4X], ISO will
be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO400.Default is [2X].
ISO
[ ]
Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded.
Warning: Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher settings.
[NORMAL] : Equivalent to color ISO100 (default)
[2X] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200
[4X] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400
During [2X], the ISO will be automatically set to ISO200. During [4X], ISO will be automatically
set to ISO400.
• In movie mode, ISO will be automatically set between ISO100 and ISO400 regardless of its setting.
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)
SHARPNESS
Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded.
[NORMAL] : Normal sharpness (default)
[SOFT] : Soft effect
[HARD] : Hard effect
CONTRAST
Sets the contrast of the image to be photographed.
[NORMAL] : Automatic (standard) setting (default)
[STRONG] : Strong contrast
[SOFT] : Soft contrast
DIGITAL ZOOM
Enlarges the center of the screen and takes photographs with the focal distance increased by
factor of 2.2.
[ON] : Enables digital zoom photography. (default)
[OFF] : Disables digital zoom photography.
LCD
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the
image to be recorded.
[-5] to [+5]
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
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Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued)
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
SD Memory Card.
These combinations are set and the LCD monitor returns to previous mode.
The LCD shows the QUALITY menu.
The size item is highlighted.
The QUALITY item is highlighted.
Press the or button to select the size setting
user desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
Press the or button to select STILL/MOVIE, and
press the
button.
Press the
button until the QUALITY is highlighted,
and press the button.
Press the Menu button.
Press the
or button to select the quality setting
user desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
Press the
or button until the OK is highlighted,
and press the ENTER button.
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Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)
Play back photographed still images one image at a time.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
Press or to move forward and reverse.
to advance to next frame/ to go back one frame
Holding down or moves forward or reverse continuously.
Press ENTER, nine images are displayed simultaneously.
• It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback.
• Pressing at the last image displays the first image, and pressing at the first image
displays the last image.
• Images can be rotated by pressing or during playback.
Pressing rotates an image counterclockwise, and pressing rotates it clockwise.
• IR Remote Controller works as forward( ) button in Playback mode to change picture to next
one.
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Playing Back Movies
Play back movies that you have recorded. The movies made in FULL size are displayed on the entire LCD
monitor, and those made in HALF size are displayed in the center of the screen.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
Press or to select the movie to play back.
Press .
Playback of the selected movie begins.
The user can control playback as shown on the table of the next
page by pressing various buttons during playback, a pause or
stopping.
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During playback During pause
2x-speed playback
2x-speed playback is performed
for the duration that is held
down.
Canceling pause
After pause is cancelled, playback
resumes at the last state that was
active before the pause.
Pause
Playback is paused.
Stop
The display returns to thumbnail playback.
Reverse playback, 2x-speed playback
The press of starts a reverse
playback.
Playback becomes 2x-speed
reverse playback for the duration that
is held down.
1-frame feed
Each press of feeds the image
by one frame.
1-frame feed is continued for the
duration that is held down.
Reverse 1-frame feed
Each press of feeds the image
in reverse by one frame.
1-frame feed is continued for the
duration that is held down.
Stop
Playback returns to the start of the movie.
ENTER
• The image size displayed on the LCD monitor becomes FULL (320 x 240) or HALF (160 x 120). The
movies made in FULL size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor, and those made in HALF size is
displayed in the center of the screen.
Playing Back Movies (continued)
During stopping
Play back
A user can control playback movie file as the following table.
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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 recorded in the SD Memory Card. After you have
displayed the thumbnail display, you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press ENTER.
Nine images are displayed simultaneously.
Use , , or to move the cursor to select the
image to be displayed at regular size.
The cursor selected image is displayed with green frame.
Pressing the buttons continuously moves the cursor continuously.
Press ENTER.
The selected image is displayed at its regular size.
• It is possible to play back all images
in all folders by pressing or during playback in
the
thumbnail
display mode.
* In the thumbnail display mode,
[
] icon is displayed for the
movie data.
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Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)
Entire image
Current
position of
enlargement
Enlarges selected portions of images being played back at two levels. Images can be displayed enlarged
when being played back one image at a time.
Movies and images photographed in the multi mode cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Use or to select the frame you want to enlarge.
You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail playback
Adjust the zoom ratio by the Zoom switch.
Pressing the Zoom switch to the “T” will enlarge the image.
To return to normal magnification, press the Zoom key towards
“W”.
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 , , or 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 ENTER.
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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 PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.
Use or to select [SLIDE SHOW] and press .
The slideshow begins and [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The next image is displayed every three seconds.
To quit the slideshow, press ENTER.
The LCD monitor displays the image when ENTER is pressed.
The slideshow is repeated until ENTER is pressed.
• The Auto Power OFF function does not operate during automatic playback.
• Auto playback is available for images in all folders.
• Movies are not played back during automatic playback.
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Playback of Multi Image Pictures
Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode in quick succession.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Use or to select the images photographed in the multi photography mode.
You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail display.
Press the Zoom key towards “T” to begin playback.
Automatic playback begins.
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Erases images one image at a time.
Note: Images cannot be erased when they are protected or the SD Memory Card is write-protected.
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 or to select the image to be erased.
When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, only the last recorded image can be erased.
Press the erase button.
The erase icon is displayed at the left of the screen.
Use or to select [ ], and press ENTER.
This erases the image and returns to the previous mode.
To cancel erasing of image data, select [ ] and press ENTER.
Erasing Images (Erase Frame)
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Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued)
To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2.
• When [PROTECTED] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection or remove DPOF write-
protection .
• 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.
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Erases selected folders and all contents currently recorded to the SD Memory Card loaded on your camera.
There are two ways of erasing images, by individual folders or by all folders.
Note: Images cannot be erased when they are protected or when the SD Memory Card is write-protected .
The folder to be erased differs according to the position of the mode dial.
[ ] : Folder of images currently being played back
[ ], [ ] or [ ] : Folder of images currently being photographed
Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].
Set the mode dial to the type of folder you want to erase.
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 icon is displayed at the left of the screen.
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Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) (continued)
Use or to select [ ] or [ ] and press
ENTER.
[ ] : Erases images in the currently selected folder and
folders.
[ ] : Erases all folders recorded on the SD Memory Card.
The images or folders are erased, and the camera returns to
the respective mode.
To cancel erasing of image data, select [ ] and press
ENTER.
When [ ] is selected, [NO IMAGE] is displayed after all
folders have been erased (unless the SD Memory Card
contains protected images).
• When all images in a folder are erased, that folder itself is also erased.
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Formatting the SD Memory Card
Formatting erases all images and reformats the SD Memory Card loaded in your camera. Protected images
are also erased. SD Memory Card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected .
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 icon is displayed at the left of the screen.
Use or to select [ ], and press ENTER.
To cancel formatting, select [ ] and press ENTER.
To reset the image number, use or to select
[EXECUTE], and press ENTER.
To cancel resetting of image numbers, select [CANCEL].
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Reducing the Image Size (Resize)
Changes FULL size (2400 x 1600 pixels) images to HALF size (1200 x 800 pixels), and further to SMALL size
(720 x 480 pixels), and overwrites an old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called “resizing”
in this manual.
Resizing a previously saved image when the SD Memory Card has run out of storage space during photography
increases space on SD Memory Card so that you can continue taking photographs.
The following images cannot be resized:
SMALL size images
Images taken with another camera
Images taken in the multi photography mode
Protected images
Movies
Images cannot be resized when the SD Memory Card is write-protected
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.
Use or to select [RESIZE] and press .
The RESIZE menu is displayed.
If there are no images that can be resized, or if a movie
folder is selected, a message appears on screen and
the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.
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The current image size is displayed under the image.
Each press of ENTER changes the icons as follows:
[ ] ..... HALF size [ ] ...... SMALL size
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
If you want to resize two or more images, repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images.
When the Zoom key is pressed toward “T” during image selection, the image is displayed to fit the
entire screen. To redisplay the original image, move the Zoom key towards the “W”.
Use or to select the image and press ENTER to set image size.
Use or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.
The screen indicating that the image is being resized appears.
To quit resizing, select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.
When resizing ends, the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.
To quit the PLAYBACK MENU, press the MENU button.
• It is possible to reduce the size of an image. It is not possible to increase the size of an image, or to
restore size after it has been decreased.
• It is possible to play back any images in all folders by pressing or during playback.
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Compressing Images (Quality)
Compresses images down to half of their size or more, and overwrites an old size image with a newly
compressed image.
Compressing a previously saved image when the SD Memory Card has run out of storage space during
photography increases space on SD Memory Card so that you can continue taking photographs.
The following images cannot be compressed:
*
(BASIC) image quality images
Images taken with another camera
Protected images
Movies
Images cannot be compressed when the SD Memory Card is write-protected.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Press the MENU button.
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.
Use or to select [QUALITY], and press .
The SET-UP menu is displayed.
If there are no images that can be compressed, or if a movie
folder is selected, a message appears on screen and the
screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.
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Use or to select the image, and press ENTER to set the compression ratio.
The current compression ratio (quality) is displayed under the image.
Each press of ENTER changes the number of stars as follows:
[NORMAL]
**
[BASIC]
*
If you want to compress two or more images, repeat the procedure
for the necessary number of images.
When the Zoom switch is pressed toward “T” during image selection,
the image is displayed to fit the entire screen. To redisplay the original
image, move the Zoom switch towards the “W”.
Use or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.
The screen indicating that the image is being compressed
appears.
To quit compression, select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.
When compression ends, the screen returns to the
PLAYBACK MENU.
To quit the PLAYBACK MENU, press the MENU button.
• It is possible to compress an image and decrease quality. It is not possible to uncompress an image
to increase quality, or to restore an image after it has been compressed.
• It is possible to play back any images in all folders by pressing or during playback.
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Print Information
The number of prints or the image date can be set in a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) file for images to be
printed (developed). This feature applies to still images only. Printing can be done easily if you just take the
SD Memory Card containing the images and DPOF file to the photo lab.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press the MENU button.
The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.
Press or to select [DPOF] and press .
Press or to select [SELECT IMAGE], and press
ENTER.
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Print Information (continued)
Press or to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and
press ENTER.
[SELECT] : Sets one image at a time.
[ALL] : Sets all images at once.
Set the number of prints and date.
1
Press or to select the image, and press or to
set the number of copies.
Up to 99 copies can be set for a single image.
When the Zoom key is pressed toward “T” during image
selection, the image is displayed to fit the entire screen.
To redisplay the original image, move the Zoom key
towards the “W”.
2
When you have finished this setting, press ENTER.
The DATE screen is displayed.
The date of the image can be printed in the lower right corner of
the picture.
3
Press or to select [YES] or [NO], and press ENTER.
If you want to print the date, select [YES] and press ENTER.
If you do not want to print the date, select [NO] and press
ENTER.
The message “CREATE DPOF FILE?” is displayed.
• It is possible to play back any images in all folders by
pressing
or during playback.
• The date printed in the picture will depend on the date set into
the camera. For the correct date to be printed onto the picture,
please check the date set into your camera before the image is
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Press or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.
The DPOF information file is created, and the screen returns to the
initial display when the operation ends.
To continue setting, select [CHANGE SETTINGS]. To quit setting
without creating a DPOF file, select [CANCEL] and press
ENTER.
To end setting, press or to select [END], and
press ENTER.
To cancel confirmation of settings, proceed to step 9.
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• When the SD Memory Card already contains a DPOF information file, the message “RECREATE
DPOF FILE?” is sometimes displayed. Note that if you select [YES], the file is overwritten, and the
information of the existing DPOF information file is erased. The same also applies when the DPOF
information file is overwritten on a personal computer and values not supported by this camera were
set.
• Images set in the DPOF format are automatically protected. Write-protection cannot be removed by
regular methods.
• You can specify up to 99 prints or up to 999 frames in a single SD Memory Card. The maximum
number of prints you can specify in a single SD Memory Card is limited to 10000.
Print Information (continued)
Select the desired operation.
[CONFIRM]: Press this to confirm the settings.
1
Press or to select [CONFIRM], and press ENTER.
2
After confirming the settings, press ENTER.
3
Select [END] and press ENTER.
[CLEAR ALL]: Press this button to clear all settings.
1
Press or to select [CLEAR ALL], and press ENTER.
2
To clear all settings, select [EXECUTE] and press ENTER.
To cancel [CLEAR ALL], select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.
3
To remove the write-protection, select [YES] and press ENTER.
4
Select [END] and press ENTER.
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Protecting Images
This feature prevents images from being erased.
• Formatting erases all the images on a SD Memory Card, regardless of whether they are protected or
not.
• To protect the entire SD Memory Card,see “Write Protection”(page 35).
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 PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.
Use or to select [PROTECT] and press .
The PROTECT menu is displayed.
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Protecting Images (continued)
Use or to select the desired image to protect,
and press ENTER.
This fixes the image to be protected, and [ ] is displayed under the image.
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
To write-protect two or more images, repeat this procedure for the
necessary number of images.
When the Zoom key is pressed toward “T” during image selection, the
image is displayed to fit the entire screen. To redisplay the original image,
move the Zoom key towards the “W”.
• It is possible to play back any images in any folders by pressing or during playback.
Use or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.
To quit write-protection, select [CANCEL] and press ENTER.
When write-protection ends, the screen returns to the PLAYBACK MENU.
To quit the PLAYBACK MENU, press the MENU button.
• 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.
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Protecting Images (continued)
Removing the Protection
Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”.
Use or to select the image to unprotect, and
press ENTER.
This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, and
[ ] under the image changes to [ ].
To unprotect an image, press ENTER 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” .
• It is possible to play back any images in all folders by pressing or during playback.
• To write-protect another image, write-protection can be simultaneously carried out if set at step 2.
•[ ] is displayed for images that are specified in the DPOF format, and write-protection cannot be
removed. To remove write-protection, cancel the DPOF format setting .
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This feature allows you to set up the default settings 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 POWER OFF/SOUND/TIME & DATE/OSD LANGUAGE/VIDEO OUT/QUALITY/FRAME
NUMBER/SYSTEM INFO.
The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
The SETUP MENU appears.
Use or to select the item you want to set.
[ AUTO POWER OFF ]
[ SOUND ]
[ TIME & DATE ]
[ OSD LANGUAGE ]
[ VIDEO OUT ]
[ QUALITY ]
[ FRAME NUMBER ]
[ SYSTEM INFO. ]
Basic Settings ( mode)
: Selects the time for automatic power off
: Turns on and off the sound
: Setting the Time and Date
: Selecting the Monitor Display Language
: Setting Video Output
: Setting image quality and size
: Resetting Frame Number
: Returning Settings to the Defaults
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SOUND
Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone.
[ON] :Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation. (default)
[OFF] :Does not sound the beep tone in any state.
Press .
The tab menu is displayed.
Use or to change the setting in the tab menu,
and press ENTER.
To cancel changing of settings, press .
To quit the SETUP MENU, change the mode dial setting.
AUTO POWER 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. This setting allows you to set the time when the camera turns off
automatically. This function is not activated during automatic playback or in the [ ] PC mode.
To return to the normal state after the Auto Power OFF has been executed, press the POWER
button to turn the power on again.
[1 MINUTE] :If no operation is carried out for 1 minute, Auto power off is activated. (Default)
[2 MINUTES] :If no operation is carried out for 2 minutes, Auto power off is activated.
[3 MINUTES] :If no operation is carried out for 3 minutes, Auto power off is activated.
Tab menu
Basic Settings ( mode) (continued)
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TIME & DATE
Sets the date and time.
Seconds cannot be set.
After pressing the button while the TIME & DATE is
highlighted, the TIME&DATE set mode can be executed.
Then LCD indicates Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute on the screen.
Using or button to select the item to set, and use
or button to set the value for each item.
Pressing advances the selection in the following order:
Afterward pressing ENTER button when OK is highlighted, date time
data is updated and return to the previous main menu.
To quit setting, select the [CANCEL] button and press ENTER.
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OSD LANGUAGE
Set the display language of menus displayed on the LCD monitor.
[ENGLISH] :English (default)
[JAPANESE] :Japanese
[FRANCE] :French
[DEUTSCH] :German
[SPANISH] :Spanish
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VIDEO OUT
Sets the video output system according to the country in which your camera used.
[NTSC] :NTSC system
[PAL] :PAL system
The default setting is different depending on destination country/area.
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 SD Memory Card.
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Set the mode dial to [ ].
SETUP MENU appears.
Press the or button until the QUALITY is highlighted, and press the button.
The LCD shows the QUALITY menu.
Press the or button to select STILL/MOVIE, and press the button.
The size item is highlighted.
Press the or button to select the size setting user desired to set, and press
the ENTER button.
The QUALITY item is highlighted.
Press the or button to select the quality setting user desired to set,
and press the ENTER button.
Press the
or button until the OK is highlighted, and press the ENTER button.
These combinations are set and the LCD monitor returns to SETUP MENU.
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FRAME NUMBER
Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs. When the frame
number is selected, the message “RESET FRAME NUMBER” is displayed.
Press or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER.
(Frame number. Default reset, folder number is 100 and file number is 0001).
Resetting of images is supported only for the still image mode.
To reset movie images numbers, you must delete the entire folder.
[CANCEL] :Does not reset the image number
[RESET] :Reset the image number
SYSTEM INFO.
Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SETUP MENU to the original factory settings. (TIME&DATE
and OSD LANGUAGE will not be reset.)
After pressing the button while the SYSTEM INFO
is highlighted, the SYSTEM INFO menu is displayed.
Press or button to select the item and press ENTER.
Basic Settings ( mode) (continued)
[FIRMWARE VER.] :Displays the firmware version of this camera
[CARD INFO.] :Displays the SD Memory Card information
[RESET] :Returns to their default settings.
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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 RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU is displayed.
You can set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus.
Use or to select [ LCD ] and press .
The image and the LCD menu are displayed.
Use or to adjust the brightness.
Press to darken (-) the LCD monitor, or to lighten (+) the
LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor can be adjusted within the range [-5] to [+5].
(Default is 0.)
Press ENTER.
This returns the camera to the previous mode.
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DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Playback Mode)
This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. You can switch the
display to show a list of detailed information (size, compression ratio, shutter speed, aperture, etc.) or you can
display histograms, etc.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press or to select the image.
Press the DISP button.
Each press of the DISP button switches the display format as
follows:
• When playing back movie images, switching is between standard and image only.
<Standard>
<Detailed information>
<Histogram>
<Image only>
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DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Photography Mode)
• When any button is pressed while OSD display is off, the monitor displays the alteration on the
screen for two seconds.
• When the LCD monitor is off, the digital zoom function is forcibly canceled.
• In the movie mode or macro photography mode, the LCD monitor can not be turned off.
• When the LCD monitor is off, any setting for manual, exposure compensation, aperture value,
shutter speed value or focus is not possible.
This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs.
Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].
Press the DISP button.
Each press of the DISP button switches the display format as
follows:
<OSD full display> <OSD display off> <LCD monitor off>
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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.
• 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 AV cable (provided) to the
PC/VIDEO terminal on the camera.
Connect the plug of the VIDEO cable to the video input terminal on the TV.
Take photographs or play them back.
Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor.
• The image before the photograph is taken is slightly less clear than playback images. (This is because
television displays images at a lower resolution.)
• The display unit varies according to the output system.
• With the NTSC system, images can be displayed simultaneously on the LCD monitor and TV during
photography and playback.
• With the PAL system, images cannot be displayed simultaneously. When a cable is connected, only
TV display is available.
• With the PAL system, images are played back with a black frame surrounded.
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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 USB cable.
Images recorded on SD Memory Card can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately)
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 SD Memory Card on a PC
When you use SD Memory Card, do not change or erase folders or file names (image data) on the SD
Memory Card. Doing so might prevent the SD Memory Card from being used on the camera.
Format the SD Memory Card 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.
z SD Memory Card
32MB :SD-M3201M
64MB :SD-M6401M
128MB :SD-M1280M
z AC Adapter
PDR-AC20
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Definitions of the Color of the Lamp
The color of the viewfinder lamp indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the lamp color may
differ according to the mode dial setting.
Viewfinder Lamp
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The flash of self-timer lamp indicates the state of self-timer.
Self-timer Lamp
IR Remote Controller
The camera provides IR Remote Controller, which works as the function of shutter release button in Capture mode.
In case of self-timer is active, the picture taken will be delayed 2 seconds after getting IR Remote controller signal.
It will remain the same mode until you manually press Self-Timer button once again to exit from the mode. (Burst
photography is not possible.) IR Remote controller works as forward button in Playback mode to change picture to
next one.
Definitions of the Color of the Lamp(continued)
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Specifications
Camera body
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* 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.
Specifications (continued)
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AC adapter Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
AC Adapter (PDR-AC20)
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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.
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Troubleshooting
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Glossary
zAF/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.
zDPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
A standard for directly writing print information to the SD Memory Card. Files in this format can be printed
easily by printers or photo print service bureaus that support this format.
zDCF (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.
zExif 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.
zJPEG
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.
zNTSC (National Television System Committee)
Method of television transmission in use in Japan and North America.
zPAL (Phase Alternate Line)
Method of television transmission in use in the United Kingdom, Germany and other western European Countries.
zPC Card
A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard.
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zRed-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.
zWhite 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.
zSD Memory Card
The Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card is a flash memory storage device designed by the consortium of
Matsushita Electronic (Panasonic), SanDisk and Toshiba to meet the security, capacity, performance and
environmental requirements inherent in emerging audio and video consumer electronics devices. This
recording medium can be used over and over again.
zFormatting
Transforming the contents of the SD Memory Card to a recordable state. (This is sometimes called
“initialization”.)
zExposure 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.
zPRINT Image Matching
The PRINT Image Matching system prints the image of a digital still camera (with PRINT Image Matching
function) in high quality using a PRINT Image Matching compatible printer.
When taking a photograph, the image data is added with PRINT Image Matching print command which
enable the printer to print in an optimum color.
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Global contacts
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For customers in the United States and Canada Register your product On-Line.
There are many advantages to being a member of the Toshiba Digital Camera community.Toshiba provides
free firmware upgrades for applicable models, allowing you to get the latest technology and enhancement
for your camera direct from the web site. There are links, updates and notices for special options available at
the Toshiba Digital Community,like special adapter mounts for Tele-photo, Wide-angle, and other filters and
lenses designed specifically for your digital camera. There are frequent discounts and promotions on printing
services, carrying cases, service plans, and digital camera accessories. To find out more, visit the Toshiba
Digital Community at www.toshiba.com/taisisd
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Inquiries about the Supplied ACDSee Software
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ACD Systems Online Support:
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