INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
DIGITAL STILL CAMERAPDR-M21
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To ensure that you use the Toshiba
PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera safely
and correctly, read this Instruction
Manual carefully before you start using
the camera. Once you have finished
reading this Instruction Manual, keep it
handy at all times.
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M21
PDR-M21
In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. of your camera.
Model No.
Please retain this information for future reference.
Serial No.
Attention
For customers in the U.S.A.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M21
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.
Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of
the TV.
Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment.
• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.
• If these suggestions don’t help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Attention (continued)
CAUTION
If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your camera may violate
FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Imaging Systems Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard,
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Phone Number: (800)288-1354
E-mail: dsc.support@tais.toshiba.com
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Before Reading This Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M21 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
• MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows ME are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the
USA and other countries.
Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the
Microsoft Windows Operating System.
• Image Expert is a registered trademark of Sierra
Imaging, Inc.
• SmartMediaTM is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• Other companies or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Conventions Used In This Manual
IMPORTANT
• Indicates items or details that you should observe to
prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired
performance. Also indicates information relating to
specifications and functions.
Memo
• Indicates extra useful information.
+ Indicates another page to refer to for extra
information.
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About OS Abbreviations
• Windows 98
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft®
Windows® 98 operating system.
• Windows 2000
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 operating system.
• Windows ME
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft®
Windows® ME operating system.
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Contents
The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M21.
Preface
Basic Photography
n Attention ................................................................ 1
n Before Reading This Manual ................................. 3
n Contents ................................................................ 4
n Safety Precautions ................................................ 6
n Using Your Camera Correctly .............................. 12
n Features ............................................................... 15
n The Function Map ................................................ 16
Getting Ready
n Accessories ......................................................... 17
n Names of Parts .................................................... 18
n Attaching the Strap .............................................. 22
n Installing the Batteries ......................................... 23
Loading the Batteries ........................................... 23
Removing the Batteries ........................................ 25
n Using the Power Outlet ........................................ 27
n About SmartMedia™ ........................................... 28
Notes on SmartMedia™ ....................................... 28
Loading SmartMedia™ ......................................... 29
Removing SmartMedia™ ..................................... 30
Write Protection .................................................... 32
n Turning the Power ON/OFF ................................. 33
Turning the Power ON .......................................... 33
Turning the Power OFF ......................................... 33
n LCD Monitor Display ............................................ 34
In Photography Mode ........................................... 34
In Playback Mode ................................................. 35
n How to Hold Your Camera .................................... 36
n How to Press the Shutter Button ......................... 37
n About the Color of the Viewfinder Lamp .............. 39
n Photography (Auto Photography) ........................ 40
Using the Viewfinder ............................................. 40
Using the LCD Monitor ......................................... 42
n Setting the Image Size and Quality ..................... 43
n Digital Zoom Photography ................................... 45
n Close-up Photography
(Macro Photography) ........................................... 46
n Photography Using the Self-timer
(Self-timer Photography) ...................................... 47
n Photography Using the Flash
(Flash Photography) ............................................ 48
n Sequential Image Photography
(Burst Mode) ........................................................ 51
n Changing the Preset Conditions
(REC MENU) ....................................................... 52
White Balance (W.B.) ........................................... 53
REC. MODE ......................................................... 53
E.X.P. (Exposure Compensation) ......................... 54
COLOR ................................................................. 55
SHARP ................................................................. 55
DISPLAY ............................................................... 55
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