INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
DIGITAL STILL CAMERAPDR-M71
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To ensure that you use the Toshiba
PDR-M71 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-M71
PDR-M71
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-M71
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
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Before Reading This Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M71 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 and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• MS-DOS and Windows 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.
• 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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The Function Map
There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-M71, 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-M71 is provided with other handy functions. We suggest that you
look at the function map below before you start using the PDR-M71.
Read these pages first.
Taking photographs.
Let’s get ready to use the PDR-M71.
(P.19 to P. 38)
Let’s learn about basic operation.
• Turning the Power ON (P. 38)
• Photography (P. 41)
• Playing Back Photographed Images (P. 80)
• Erasing Images (P. 87)
STEP1 – Taking photographs. (P. 41)
STEP2 – Leaving camera settings up to your camera. (P. 46)
• The camera automatically adjusts the focus and
exposure settings. (P. 47, P. 49)
• Taking Portrait Shots (P. 47, P. 49)
• Taking Landscape Shots (P. 47, P. 49)
• Taking Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 50)
• Taking Shots of Portraits at Night (P. 47, P. 50)
• Taking Continuous Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 51)
STEP3 – Utilizing the various photography modes.
• Zoom Photography (P. 52)
• Focus Photography (P. 54)
• Photography Using the Self-timer (P. 55)
• Photography Using the Flash (P. 56)
• Making Movies (P. 75)
STEP4 – Setting the modes in more detail to make your
photographs turn out more as you intended.
• Setting Image Size and Quality (P. 44)
• Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Aperture (P. 58, P.63)
• Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Shutter Speed (P. 58, P.65)
• Extended Exposure Photography (P. 58, P.68)
• Compensating Exposure (P. 58, P.69)
• Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) (P. 58, P.71)
• Taking Photos Continuously (P. 58, P.72)
• Setting White Balance (P. 58, P. 60)
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The Function Map (continued)
Playing back your photographed images
Setting the basic camera settings
STEP1 – Let’s play back some images. (P. 80)
STEP2 – Selecting the various ways to play back images.
• Playing Back Movies (P. 81)
• Enlarging Photographed Images (P. 84)
• Auto Playback (P. 85)
• Simple Movie Playback (P. 86)
• Displaying a List of Images (P. 83)
• Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)
• Setting the Date and Time (P. 111)
• Formatting SmartMedia™ (P. 91)
• Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (P. 115)
• Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)
• Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF (P. 117)
• Turning the Beep OFF (P. 111)
• Switching the Folder (P. 92)
• Setting the Color of Images (Color/Black and White/Sepia) (P. 77)
• Changing the Power OFF Time (P. 110)
• Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language (P. 112)
Erasing images
STEP1 – Erasing Images (P. 87)
STEP2 – Other ways to erase images
• Erasing All Images in a Folder (P. 89)
• Erasing All Image Folders (P. 89)
• Formatting SmartMedia™ (P. 91)
You can also do this
–The PDR-M81 also has lots of other features.–
• Protecting Images (P. 106)
• Changing the size of Images (P. 94)
• Compressing Images (P. 96)
• Copying Images to another SmartMedia™ (P. 98)
• Print Information (P. 102)
• Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)
• Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)
• Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (P. 119)
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Loading images on a personal computer
Loading Images on a Personal Computer (P. 121), separate “Software Manual”
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Contents
The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M71.
Preface
I Attention ............................................................................ 1
I Before Reading This Manual ............................................. 3
I The Function Map ............................................................. 4
I Contents ............................................................................ 6
I Safety Precautions ............................................................ 8
Indication definitions ......................................................... 8
Graphic symbol definitions ................................................ 8
Exemption Clauses ........................................................... 8
I Using Your Camera Correctly .......................................... 14
Notes On Handling Your Camera .................................... 14
Notes On Batteries ......................................................... 16
Notes On Handling Batteries .......................................... 17
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter ................................ 18
Getting Ready
I Accessories ..................................................................... 19
I Names of Parts ................................................................ 20
I Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................................... 24
I Installing the Batteries ..................................................... 25
Loading the Batteries ...................................................... 25
Removing the Batteries ................................................... 26
Battery Wear ................................................................... 27
I Using the Power Outlet .................................................... 28
I About SmartMedia™ ....................................................... 30
Notes on SmartMedia™ ................................................. 30
Loading SmartMedia™ ................................................... 31
Removing SmartMedia™ ................................................ 33
Write Protection .............................................................. 34
I LCD Monitor Display (during photography) ..................... 35
] mode .................................................................. 35
] mode ................................................................ 36
] mode ................................................................. 37
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I Turning the Power On/Off ................................................ 38
Turning the Power On ..................................................... 38
Turning the Power Off ..................................................... 38
Taking Photographs
I How to Hold Your Camera ............................................... 39
I How to Press the Shutter Button ..................................... 40
I Photography (Auto Photography) .................................... 41
Using the Viewfinder ....................................................... 41
Using the LCD Monitor .................................................... 42
I Setting the Image Size and Quality ................................. 44
I Taking Photographs in [
] Mode (Auto Select mode) .. 46
I Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes
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] Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings .... 49
] Portrait ................................................................... 49
] Landscape ............................................................. 49
] Sports .................................................................... 50
] Night ..................................................................... 50
] 16-frame multi ........................................................ 51
I Zoom Photography .......................................................... 52
I Changing the Focus ........................................................ 54
I Self-timer Photography .................................................... 55
I Photography Using the Flash .......................................... 56
I Manual Settings ............................................................... 58
Exposure control (EXP.) .................................................. 60
White Balance (W.B.) ...................................................... 60
Metering system (A.E.) ................................................... 61
Single, continuous or AEB photography mode (S/C) ...... 61
I Photography in the Program Mode .................................. 62
I Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode ..................... 63
I Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode ............ 65
I Photography in the Full Manual Mode ............................. 67
I Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) .... 68
I Exposure Compensation ................................................. 69
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