Attention
For customers in the U.S.A.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M25
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
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Before Reading This Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M25 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.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Image Expert is a registered trademark of Sierra
•
Imaging, Inc.
• SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• Other companies or product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of the respective
companies.
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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.
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-M25.
Preface
Basic Photography
■ Attention ................................................................ 1
■ Before Reading This Manual ................................. 3
■ Contents ................................................................ 4
■ Safety Precautions ................................................ 6
■ Using Your Camera Correctly .............................. 12
Features .............................................................. 15
The Function Map ................................................ 16
Getting Ready
■ Accessories ......................................................... 17
■ Names of Parts .................................................... 18
■ Attaching the Strap .............................................. 22
Installing the Batteries ......................................... 23
Loading the Batteries ........................................... 23
Removing the Batteries ........................................ 24
■ Using the Power Outlet ........................................ 26
■ About SmartMedia™ ........................................... 27
Notes on SmartMedia™ ....................................... 27
Loading SmartMedia™ ......................................... 28
Removing SmartMedia™ ..................................... 29
Write Protection .................................................... 31
Turning the Power ON/OFF ................................. 32
Turning the Power ON .......................................... 32
Turning the Power OFF ........................................ 32
LCD Monitor Display ............................................ 33
In Photography Mode ........................................... 33
In Playback Mode ................................................. 35
■ How to Hold Your Camera ................................... 36
■ How to Press the Shutter Button ......................... 37
■ About the Viewfinder Lamp ................................. 39
■ Photography (Auto Photography) ........................ 40
Using the Viewfinder ............................................. 40
Using the LCD Monitor ......................................... 41
■ Setting the Image Size and Quality ..................... 43
Zoom Photography .............................................. 45
■ Digital Zoom Photography ................................... 46
■ Close-up Photography
(Macro Photography) ........................................... 47
■ Photography Using the Self-timer
(Self-timer Photography) ..................................... 48
■ Photography Using the Flash
(Flash Photography) ............................................ 49
■ Multi Image Photography
(Multi Photography) ............................................. 52
Long Exposure Photography
(Bulb Photography) .............................................. 53
Taking Photographs Manually
(Manual Photography) ......................................... 54
W.B. (White Balance) ........................................... 55
E.V. (Exposure Compensation) ............................ 56
■ Changing the Preset Conditions
(REC MENU) ....................................................... 57
REC. MODE ......................................................... 58
PREVIEW ............................................................. 59
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The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M25.
ISO ....................................................................... 59
BULB .................................................................... 59
SELF TIMER ........................................................ 59
DISPLAY ............................................................... 60
LCD ...................................................................... 60
Playing Back/Erasing Images
■ Playing Back Photographed Images
(Single-Frame Playback) ..................................... 61
■ Enlarging Photographed Images
(Zoom Playback) ................................................. 62
■ Displaying a List of Images
(Thumbnail Display) ............................................. 63
■ Auto Playback (Slideshow) .................................. 64
■ Reducing the Image Size (Resize) ...................... 65
■ Compressing Images (Quality) ............................ 67
■ Selecting the Folder to Play Back ........................ 69
■ Erasing Images (Erase Frame) ........................... 71
■ Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) ........... 73
Formatting the SmartMedia™ ............................. 74
■ Protecting Images ................................................ 75
Protecting an Image ............................................. 75
Removing the Protection ...................................... 77
■ Changing the Display Setting in Playback Mode . 78
■ Changing the LCD Setting in Playback Mode ..... 79
Other Applications
■ Basic Photographic Settings
(SET-UP mode) ................................................... 80
LANGUAGE .......................................................... 81
SOUND ................................................................ 81
TIME ..................................................................... 82
AUTO-OFF ........................................................... 82
TV ......................................................................... 83
IMAGE No. ........................................................... 83
DEFAULT .............................................................. 84
■ Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ................. 85
Taking and Playing Back
Photographs on a TV ........................................... 86
Transferring Images to a PC ................................ 88
Installing the USB driver ...................................... 89
■ Separately Sold Accessories ............................... 91
■ Connecting to Other Devices ............................... 92
Additional Information
■ Specifications ...................................................... 93
■ Warnings and Messages Displayed on
LCD Monitor ........................................................ 97
Troubleshooting ................................................... 98
■ Glossary ............................................................ 101
■ Global Contacts ................................................. 102
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Safety Precautions
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Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M25. 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.
Indication definitions
Graphic symbol definitions
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Indication
Meaning
Graphic symbol
Meaning
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that could result in death or
serious bodily injury, if the safety
instruction is not observed.
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that could result in bodily
injury, if the safety instruction is not
observed.
This indicates the existence of a
hazard that could result in bodily injury
*1 or property damage *2.
*1: “Bodily injury” means injuries, burns, and shock which
does not require hospitalization or prolonged
treatment.
“Physical damage” means extended harm to home,
household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.
*2:
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.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
Exemption Clauses
• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of
damages arising from earthquakes, fire not liable to
Toshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other
accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including
erroneous or improper operation and other problems.
• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental
damages (lost profit, work interruption, corruption or loss
of the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or
the inability to use this unit.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for
any damages arising from not having followed the
descriptions in this Instruction Manual.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for
any damages arising from malfunctions arising from
combination with equipment or software that is not related
to Toshiba Corporation.
Do not heat, disassemble or throw the
batteries into fire or water.
Doing this might cause it 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 battery to
strong impact.
Doing so might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat
up, resulting in fire or major injury.
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.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
(continued)
(continued)
Do not place the camera on wobbly,
inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over.
Do not use in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take
special care during rain, snow, on the beach or
near the shore.
Do not use the camera in the bath or
shower.
This might cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow metallic objects or other
flammable foreign matter inside the
camera.
This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do not
open the SmartMedia™ cover, and insert or allow
such objects to fall inside.
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.
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