INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To ensure that you use the Toshiba
PDR-M4 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-M4
PDR-M4
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-M4
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 subjected 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.
CAUTION
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.
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Attention (continued)
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 computer or the radio or TV. For example, if the computer is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV.
Or, move the computer farther away from the radio or TV.
• Plug the computer into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your computer.
• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the computer) are covered.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the computer.
If these suggestions don’t help, consult your computer dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
Only peripherals (computer input / output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B
limits may be attached to the computer containing the camera. Operations with non-certified peripherals are likely
to result in interference with radio and TV reception.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Imaging Systems Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard,
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Phone Number: (800)288-1354
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Before Reading This Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M4 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.
• MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.
registered in the USA and other countries.
Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the
Microsoft Windows Operating System.
• 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.
About OS Abbreviations
• Windows 98
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft®
Windows® 98 operating system.
• Windows 95
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft®
Windows® 95 operating system.
• Windows NT
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft®
Windows® NT Workstation 4.0 operating system.
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Contents
Preface
n Attention ....................................................... 1
n Before Reading This Manual ........................ 3
n Contents ....................................................... 4
n Safety Precautions ....................................... 6
n Using Your Camera Correctly ..................... 12
n Features ..................................................... 17
n The Function Map ...................................... 18
Getting Ready
n Accessories ................................................ 19
n Names of Parts .......................................... 20
n Attaching the Wrist Strap ........................... 24
n Preparing the Battery ................................. 25
Loading the Battery ......................................... 25
Removing the Battery ...................................... 27
Charging the Battery ....................................... 27
n Using the Power Outlet .............................. 29
n About SmartMedia ..................................... 30
Notes on SmartMedia ..................................... 30
Loading SmartMedia ....................................... 31
Removing SmartMedia .................................... 32
Write Protection ............................................... 34
n Turning the Power ON/OFF ....................... 35
Turning the Power ON .................................... 35
Turning the Power OFF ................................... 35
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The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M4.
n LCD Monitor Display .................................. 36
In Photography Mode ...................................... 36
In Playback mode ............................................ 37
Basic Photography
n How to Hold Your Camera.......................... 38
n How to Press the Shutter Button ................ 39
n About the Color of the Viewfinder LED ...... 40
n Photography (Auto Photography)............... 41
Using the Viewfinder ....................................... 41
Using the LCD Monitor .................................... 42
n Setting the Image Size and Quality ............ 44
n Taking Enlarged Photographs
(Zoom Photography) .................................. 46
n Close-up Photography
(Macro Photography) ................................. 47
n Photography Using the Self-timer
(Self-timer Photography) ............................ 48
n Photography Using the Flash
(Flash Photography) ................................... 49
n Continuously Taking Photographs
(Burst Photography) ................................... 51
n Multi Image Photography
(Multi Photography) .................................... 54
n Taking Photographs at a Long Exposure
(Bulb Photography) .................................... 55
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The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M4.
Contents (continued)
n Taking Photographs Manually
(Manual Photography) ................................ 56
n Changing the Preset Conditions
(REC MENU) .............................................. 61
Playing Back/Erasing Images
n Playing Back Photographed Images
(Single-Frame Playback) ............................ 65
n Enlarging Photographed Images
(Zoom Playback) ........................................ 66
n 9-frame Playback
(Multi-Frame Playback) .............................. 67
n Auto Playback (Slideshow) ........................ 68
n Playback of Multi Image Pictures ............... 69
n Reducing the Image Size (Resize) ............. 70
n Compressing Images (Quality) ................... 72
n Copying Images ......................................... 74
n Selecting the Folder to Play Back .............. 77
n Erasing Images (Erase Frame) .................. 79
n Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) .. 81
n Formatting the SmartMedia ........................ 82
n Protecting Images ...................................... 83
Protecting an Image ........................................ 83
Removing the Protection ................................. 85
Other Applications
n Basic Photographic Settings
(SET-UP mode) .......................................... 86
AUTO-OFF ...................................................... 87
SOUND ........................................................... 88
TIME ................................................................ 88
LANGUAGE .................................................... 88
SCREEN ......................................................... 89
IMAGE number ............................................... 89
DEFAULT ........................................................ 90
n Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....... 91
n DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display ...... 92
n Taking and Playing Back Photographs
on a TV ....................................................... 93
n Transferring Images to a PC ...................... 95
n Separately Sold Accessories...................... 96
n Connecting to Other Devices ..................... 98
Additional Information
n Specifications ............................................. 99
n Warnings and Messages Displayed
on LCD Monitor ........................................ 103
n Troubleshooting ....................................... 104
n Glossary ................................................... 106
n Customer Support .................................... 107
n Demo Mode .............................................. 108
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Safety Precautions
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Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M4. 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
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.
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 mistaken 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
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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:
*2:
“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.
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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.