Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
PDR-T30
T30-0201
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Attention
For customers in the U.S.A.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-T30
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.
CAUTION
If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your camera
may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to
use the modified camera.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Imaging Systems Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard,
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Phone Number: (800)288-1354
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
In the space provided below, please record the model and
Serial No. of your camera.
Model No.
Serial No.
Please retain this information for future reference.
PDR-T30
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Safety Precautions
• Read these safety precautions carefully before using this product.
• These precautions provide valuable safety instructions that you must observe.
• The indications used for the precautions have the following meanings:
Indication definitions
Indication
DANGER
Meaning
Indicates the existence of an imminent hazard such that death or
serious bodily injury (*1) may result from improper use.
Indicates the existence of a hazard such that death or serious bodily
injury (*1) may result from improper use.
CAUTION
Indicates the existence of a hazard such that bodily injury (*2) or
property damage (*3) may result from improper use.
*1: “Serious bodily injury” means loss of eyesight, injuries, burns
(high and low temperature), electric shock, fracture, poisoning,
etc. which leaves a sequela and requires hospitalization or
prolonged treatment.
*2: “Bodily injury” means injuries, burns, electric shock, etc.
which does not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.
*3: “Property damage” means extended harm to home, household
effects, domesticated animals, pets, etc.
Graphic symbol definitions
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, thunder, acts by third parties, other accidents, 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 product.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damage arising from not having
followed the descriptions in the Instruction Manual.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from malfunctions
resulting 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 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)
When using the product
WARNING
Should you ever notice a strange odor,
smoke, or excessive heat coming from
the camera, turn the power off and
remove the battery and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause
fire, electric shock, or burns. For details
on repair, consult the store of purchase.
If foreign objects or water have entered
the camera, turn the power off and
remove the battery and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause
fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has
been damaged, turn the power off and
remove the battery and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause
fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase.
Do not allow metallic objects or flammable
foreign matter inside the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop foreign objects in
the battery/SD card slot, terminals,
other holes or openings.
If you want to use the camera on an
airplane, consult the airline company
and follow their instructions.
Use of the camera is sometimes restricted
because of 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 internal parts, resulting in fire.
Do not use the camera 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 fire or electric shock.
Do not place the camera on inclined
or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or
tilt over, causing injury or malfunction.
Do not disassemble, change, or
repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
For repair or internal inspection, ask
the store of purchase.
Do not touch power cables during a
thunderstorm.
This might cause electric shock.
Do not use the camera while walking,
driving, or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or
result in a traffic accident.
CAUTION
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM
with a music CD player or a similar
device.
This might damage the headphone or
speaker, and/or may damage your
ears.
Do not drop or subject the camera to
strong impact.
This might cause fire, electric shock, or
malfunction.
Before moving the camera,
disconnect the cables.
Neglecting this might damage the
cables, resulting in fire or electric
shock.
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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.
Do not swing the camera while
walking.
If you hold the strap and swing the
camera, the camera might come into
contact to other people or any object,
resulting in injury or malfunction.
Before cleaning the camera, remove
the battery and AC adapter.
Neglecting this might cause fire.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes.
This might cause temporary damage to
the eyesight.
About the AC adapter
Use the AC adapter only with the
indicated power supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply
voltage might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not disassemble, modify, or
repair the AC adapter.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
If dirt or dust has adhered to the
plug on the AC adapter cable or the
plug joints, remove the plug from
the power source and clean it.
The insulation decrease of the plug
might result in fire.
CAUTION
(Continued)
Do not subject the LCD monitor to
impact.
This might damage the glass on the
screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your
eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered your
eyes, consult a physician to receive
treatment
For the internal cleaning of the
camera, consult the store of
purchase every two years.
If dust accumulates inside the camera,
this might result in fire or malfunction.
Consult the store of purchase
regarding the cleaning costs.
WARNING
Do not place blankets over the AC
adapter connected with the power
source or place the adapter near a
heater or on an electric (warm) carpet.
This might cause fire or malfunction.
Do not damage, modify (e.g., to
extend), or heat the AC adapter
cable.
• Do not pull the AC adapter cable, place
something heavy on it, or pinch it.
• Do not bend, twist, or bundle the AC
adapter cable with an excessive force.
These might cause fire or electric
shock.
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
Do not connect or disconnect the
AC adapter plug with a wet hand.
This might cause electric shock.
Do not remove the AC adapter plug
from a wall outlet by pulling the
actual cable.
This might damage the cable or plug,
resulting in fire or electric shock. Make
sure to hold the plug when removing it.
Use only the supplied AC adapter
and power cable.
Use of an AC adapter other than
specified might cause fire or
malfunction.
About battery
Use only the specified battery.
Use of a battery other than specified
might cause fire or malfunction.
Do not drive a nail into the batteries,
hammer it, or step on it.
Electrode shorting (if happens) might
cause the batteries to heat up, rupture,
or ignite, resulting in fire or serious injury.
Do not connect the battery electrodes
(plus and minus terminals) with any
metal such as wire. Also do not carry
or store the batteries with metal
objects such as a necklace or hairpins.
Electrode shorting (if happens) might
cause the batteries to rupture, ignite or
heat up, resulting in fire or serious injury.
CAUTION
If you plan not to use the camera for
a long period of time, remove the AC
adapter plug from a wall outlet.
Malfunction on the camera, if it
happens, might result in fire.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter
with another model or device.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Firmly insert the AC adapter plug
into a wall outlet.
Neglecting this might cause fire or
electric shock.
DANGER
Do not heat, disassemble, or throw
the batteries into fire or water.
This might cause the batteries to
rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in
fire or serious injury.
Do not charge the battery with the
method other than specified.
This might cause the battery to rupture
or ignite.
Dispose of unnecessary batteries
properly according to your local
regulations. Before disposing of,
attach insulating tape to both the
electrodes.
Electrode shorting (if happens) might
cause the batteries to rupture or ignite
resulting in fire or serious injury.
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Keep the batteries out of the reach
of children.
If a child swallows a batteries, this
might result in poisoning immediately
consult a physician.
Insert the battery with their elec-
trodes correctly oriented.
If the battery are inserted improperly,
this might cause rupture, fire, or injury.
About the neck strap
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
When carrying or storing the
batteries, place each battery in a
separate plastic bag.
Neglecting this might cause shorting
through any metal objects, resulting in
liquid leak, ignition, rupture, burn, or
injury.
WARNING
Keep the neck strap away from
infants and young children.
If the strap is mistakenly wrapped
around the neck, suffocation and injury
may result.
When you are using the neck strap,
be careful not to get it caught in the
doors of trains or cars etc.
Suffocation and injury may result.
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Contents
Getting Ready
Connecting to the PC
About Your Software ................................... 52
Connecting to the PC ................................. 53
Connecting to a Windows PC ..................... 54
Connecting to a Macintosh ......................... 56
Disconnecting the Camera from the PC ..... 57
Using ACDSeeTM ........................................ 58
File Structure .............................................. 60
Other Useful Information
Changing the System Settings ................... 62
• Auto Power Off ........................................... 63
• Sound ......................................................... 63
• Date and time setting ................................. 63
• Language ................................................... 63
• System ....................................................... 63
Setting the DPOF ....................................... 64
Warning Messages ..................................... 66
Troubleshooting .......................................... 67
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............ 68
Specifications ............................................. 69
Global Contacts .......................................... 70
Index ........................................................... 71
Attention ....................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ....................................... 3
Contents ....................................................... 8
Using Your Camera Correctly ....................... 9
Notes On Handling Battery ........................ 11
Handling the AC Adapter Correctly ............ 12
Handling the SD Card Correctly ................. 13
Names of the Parts .................................... 14
Using the Touch Panel ................................ 16
Inserting and Removing the SD Card ........ 18
Loading and Unloading the Battery ............ 19
Charging the Battery .................................. 20
Turning the Power On/Off ........................... 22
Opening and Closing the Lens Cover ........ 23
Setting the Date and Time .......................... 24
Switching between the photography and
playback modes ......................................... 26
Taking Photographs
Taking Photographs .................................... 28
Selecting the Scene Mode ......................... 30
Selecting the Flash Mode ........................... 32
Using the Self-timer .................................... 34
Zooming Images to Be Photographed ........ 35
Changing the Photography Menu Settings ... 36
• Preview ....................................................... 37
• White balance ............................................. 37
• Color ........................................................... 37
• Quality ........................................................ 37
• ISO ............................................................. 37
• LCD brightness ........................................... 37
• Setup .......................................................... 37
Taking Movies ............................................... 38
Playing Back/Deleting Photographed Images
Playing Back Images .................................. 40
Displaying a List of Images
(Thumbnail Display) ................................. 41
Enlarging Photographed Images
(Zoom Playback) ...................................... 42
Playing Back Images Continuously
(Slideshow) ................................................. 43
Playing Back Movies .................................. 44
Drawing Images (Paint) .............................. 46
Protecting Images (Protect) ....................... 48
Erasing Images .......................................... 49
Formatting the SD Card ............................. 50
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