INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M65 PDR-M61
INSTRUCTION MANUAL To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 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.
Attention DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M65 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards 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.
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.
Before Reading This Manual Conventions Used In This Manual 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 Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Contents The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Preface Basic Photography ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Attention ................................................................ 1 Before Reading This Manual ................................. 3 Contents ................................................................ 4 Safety Precautions ................................................
Contents (continued) The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. -5- Additional Information ■ Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor ................................................. 101 ■ Troubleshooting ................................................. 102 ■ Glossary ............................................................ 105 ■ Contact Numbers ...............................................
Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. 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.
Safety Precautions (continued) DANGER 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. Basic Photography Doing so might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING WARNING (continued) 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. Do not place the camera on wobbly, inclined or unstable surfaces. Continued use in this state might cause fire, electric shock or burns.
Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING (continued) Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. 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. If a child swallows a battery, this might result in poisoning. If a child swallows a battery, immediately consult a physician. Do not touch power or TV antenna cords during a thunderstorm. This might cause electric shock.
Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION If you want to use the camera on an airplane, consult with the airline and follow their instructions. Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due to potential radio interference. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places. CAUTION (continued) Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION (continued) Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder. This may cause injury of the eyes. This might cause temporary damage to the eyesight. Do not walk around with the camera swinging from the strap. Consult your dealer regarding the internal cleaning of the camera once every two years. If dust is allowed to accumulate inside the camera for a long time, this might result in fire or defects. Consult your dealer regarding the cleaning costs.
Getting Ready Using Your Camera Correctly Notes On Handling Your Camera When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the notes described below.
Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) • To prevent the lens, surface of the status display or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust on these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth. • Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as paint thinner, benzene or insecticide, as these may react with the camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating.
Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately). Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the notes described below. • Use the AC adapter with the rating of the country/region where the camera is used. • Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to contact any other metal object as this might cause a short circuit.
Features Getting Ready Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information - 15 - Basic Photography ● 3X zoom lens ● USB interface compatible ● High definition 3.3 (M65)/2.3 (M61) million pixels ● Extensive photographic functions • Auto/Flash/Macro/Self-timer • Multi mode (16 continuous images in one frame) • Bulb mode for night and creative photography • Color/Black-and-white photography etc.
Getting Ready The Function Map It is suggested that you look at the function map, below before using the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Read these pages first. Changing the photography settings. Let's get ready to use the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. You can change the settings for the image that you are going to take according to your particular requirements, location and other conditions. Setting the Image Size and Quality (P.43) Manually setting the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 (P.54) Changing the Preset Conditions (P.
Accessories Batteries (4 size AA) Alkaline Video cable (1) (only M65) USB cable Getting Ready Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. Basic Photography CD-ROM • Instruction Manual • Software Manual • Software application Neck strap (1) Playing Back/ Erasing Images SmartMedia™ (8MB, 3.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Names of Parts Self-timer button ( ➲ P. 48) Mode dial For enlarged view ( ➲ P. 20) Image Quality button ( ➲ P. 43) Strap attachment Flash button ( ➲ P. 49) ( ➲ P. 22) Strap attachment ( ➲ P. 22) Shutter button ( ➲ P. 37) Flash Viewfinder window Playing Back/ Erasing Images Self-timer lamp ( ➲ P. 48) Lens Additional Information Other Applications DC IN 5V terminal ( ➲ P.
Names of Parts (continued) ENTER button Press the center of the button. (Use this button to fix a selection.) (cross pad) button Viewfinder Zoom key ( ➲ P. 45) LCD monitor ( ➲ P. 34) Telephoto (zoom) Basic Photography Press the button on the required side. (Use these buttons to select an item or an image.) Viewfinder lamp ( ➲ P. 39) Getting Ready Function button Press "T". DISP button ( ➲ P. 85) Erase button ( ➲ P.
Mode dial Manual mode ( ➲ P. 54) Manually sets white balance, and exposure. Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Names of Parts (continued) SET-UP mode ( ➲ P. 79) Sets basic camera settings (power OFF time, sound, time, display language, image number and reset). Auto Photography mode ( ➲ P. 40) This is the most commonly used photography mode.
Names of Parts (continued) This display indicates the camera’s status. You can verify the camera’s status even if the LCD monitor is not on. The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in the status display vary according to the setting. Example of counter display (The display varies according to the mode dial setting.) Remaining battery power ( ➲ P.
This strap is handy for carrying your camera around. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your neck. Pass the leading end of the strap through the strap attachment 1, and then pass through both ends of the strap adjuster 2. Strap adjuster 2 1 Pass the leading end through the fastener and pull tight. Attach the strap in the same way on the strap attachment on the opposite side of the camera.
Installing the Batteries IMPORTANT • This camera uses alkaline, nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries. • You can not use manganese dry battery in this camera. IMPORTANT Pull open the battery door as shown. Playing Back/ Erasing Images • Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to turn the camera OFF. • The lock of the battery door may be hard to open depending on the batteries loaded, be very careful when opening it.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Installing the Batteries (continued) Load the batteries in the battery compartment making sure they are loaded in their correct direction as shown in the figure on the right. Close the battery door. IMPORTANT • Close the battery door firmly, otherwise, it may be very hard to open. Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Make sure that the battery door is firmly closed.
Installing the Batteries (continued) Reverse the procedure for “Loading the Batteries” and remove the batteries. IMPORTANT Basic Photography • The lock of the battery door may be hard to open depending on the batteries loaded, be very careful when opening it. • When removing the batteries, take care not to drop the camera by mistake.
Getting Ready Installing the Batteries (continued) Battery Wear When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. LCD Monitor Remaining Battery Power Status Display Basic Photography Sufficient battery power Half battery power or less Little battery power left (Power is cut.) Replace with new batteries. Blinks twice No battery power left (Power does not turn ON.) Replace with new batteries.
Using the Power Outlet IMPORTANT Open the terminal cover 1, and insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the camera 2. 1 Playing Back/ Erasing Images 2 Other Applications Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet. Basic Photography • Before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ “SmartMedia™” is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SmartMedia™ are not erased. SmartMedia™ can be repeatedly read and written. SmartMedia™ having the following storage capacity can be used on your camera. 2MB/4MB/8MB (standard accessory)/16MB/32MB/64MB (all 3.
About SmartMedia™ (continued) ]. 1 - 29 - Additional Information 2 Other Applications Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2. Playing Back/ Erasing Images Set the mode dial to [ Basic Photography Loading SmartMedia™ Getting Ready • Take care not to touch the SmartMedia™’s electrodes (metal contacts) or allow the electrodes to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any dirt.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ (continued) Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go with the SmartMedia™ electrodes (metal contacts) facing the rear of the camera. Electrodes Close the SmartMedia™ cover. Before you use a new SmartMedia™, be sure to format the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 75).
About SmartMedia™ (continued) 1 Push the SmartMedia™ in as far as it can go, and pull it out with your fingers. Playing Back/ Erasing Images If you push SmartMedia™ once in as far as it can go, it will protrude slightly. Pull it out with your fingers. Basic Photography 2 Getting Ready Slide the SmartMedia™ cover release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2. Other Applications Close the SmartMedia™ cover.
Write Protection To prevent valuable data from being erased inadvertently, attach the write-protect sticker at the write-protect area. Data can no longer be recorded or erased from SmartMedia™. To write or erase data from SmartMedia™, peel off the sticker. Basic Photography Getting Ready About SmartMedia™ (continued) Write-protect area Sticker • The write protection may not function if the write-protect sticker becomes dirty. Use a soft dry cloth to wipe away any dirt.
Turning the Power ON/OFF Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. (➲ Page 29) Set the mode dial to the desired mode. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The power is turned OFF, and the lens returns to its original position in the body. Other Applications Turning the Power OFF Playing Back/ Erasing Images IMPORTANT • If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about 1 minute), the power is turned OFF to prevent battery wear. This is called “Auto Power OFF”.
Basic Photography Getting Ready LCD Monitor Display The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings. To erase text currently displayed on the LCD monitor, press the DISP button (➲ Page 85). The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF. In Photography Mode ( [ Playing Back/ Erasing Images ]) Photography mode No indication: 1 shot Photographic sensitivity : Multi Photography (➲ P. 52) ( ➲ P.
LCD Monitor Display (continued) ]) Slideshow ( ➲ P. 65) Protected image ( ➲ P. 76) NO IMAGE 2048 1536 01 10 01 13 : 22 Message ( ➲ P. 101) Date (month/day/year) ( ➲ P. 81) Time (24-hour-format) ( ➲ P. 81) Playing Back/ Erasing Images Image size Folder number ( ➲ P. 82) Image number ( ➲ P. 82) Basic Photography 100 0003 Mode dial setting ( ➲ P.
Getting Ready How to Hold Your Camera When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or neck strap from covering the lens, flash or flash sensor.
How to Press the Shutter Button Press the shutter button down half way 1. AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) (➲ Additional Information, 1 Press down half way. 2 Press down fully. Press and hold the shutter button down fully 2. The camera takes a picture. The viewfinder lamp turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia™. • Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while an image is being recorded.
Memo • If the shutter button is pressed all the way down, photographs cannot be taken until AF and AE are locked. • The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is pressed down half way until the image becomes focused. • To focus or expose a position outside the center of the screen frame, move the subject you are taking to the center of the screen frame, and press down the shutter button half way and hold it until the camera beeps.
About the Color of the Viewfinder Lamp Viewfinder Lamp Getting Ready The color of the viewfinder lamp indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the lamp color may differ according to the mode dial setting. Basic Photography Meaning State ON Green ] or [ ] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half down [ (Slow shutter speed warning: Indication) [ ON Red ] Self-timer in operation [Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia™ in progress ].
This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode: using the viewfinder and using the LCD monitor. Using the Viewfinder Get ready to take the photograph. Load the batteries (➲ Page 23) and the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 29) into the camera. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor OFF.
Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) 1 Press down half way. 2 Press down fully. Playing Back/ Erasing Images • Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot. • When the focus and exposure are adjusted, the viewfinder lamp lights or blinks in green. (➲ Page 39) • If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON (➲ Page 60), a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.
Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Set the mode dial to [ ]. Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. ☞ To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Page 84 Press the shutter button down half way 1, and press it down fully 2. • Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.
Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Basic Photography Press the image quality button to set the required quality and size while viewing the image on the status display. Pressing the image quality button displays the available qualities and sizes in order. Select from the available combinations of quality and size.
Take the photograph. ☞ For details on how to take photographs ➲ Page 40 Memo • • • • • To make the image smaller, it is more effective to reduce the size and then reduce image quality. After you have taken a photograph, you can change its size (➲ Page 66) and quality (➲ Page 68). The memory size of the image varies according to the subject. The compression ratio is given for reference only. The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.
Zoom Photography Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ Getting Ready Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots and wide angle shots. ]. Compose the picture using the Zoom key. Telephoto (zoom) key Basic Photography • Pressing the Telephoto (zoom) key zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the Wide key provides a wider angle picture. • The lens position moves according to the Zoom key setting.
Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Digital Zoom Photography This function enlarges the center of the image displayed on the screen so that it appears that the photographed image is enlarged twice its size. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON in this mode. Take pictures while viewing the image in the LCD monitor. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. In the Manual Photography mode, press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to non-display.
Close-up Photography (Macro Photography) Press the ] or [ ]. macro button. Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. ☞ Using the LCD Monitor ➲ Page 34 To cancel macro photography, press the macro button again. Other Applications Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 37 Playing Back/ Erasing Images [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
Getting Ready Photography Using the Self-timer (Self-timer Photography) When the self-timer is used, the shutter automatically closes after the preset time (two or ten seconds). ☞ Changing the set time until photography ➲ Page 61 Set the mode dial to [ ]. Compose the picture. Additional Information Other Applications Basic Photography self-timer button. [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.
Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography) Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. ] Suppressed Flash ➔ [ ] [ ] Slow Synchro ➔ ] Red-Eye Reduction ➔ [ ] Forced Flash ➔ [ Playing Back/ Erasing Images Pressing the flash button displays the available flash modes in order. The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.
Getting Ready Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) Auto In this mode, the flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions. This mode is ideal for general photography where you are not trying to achieve any particular effect (when using macro photography, the flash does not fire). [ Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images [ ] Forced Flash In this mode, the flash always fires.
Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued) Basic Photography • If you take a photograph in the [ ] [ ] Slow Synchro mode at a place with a dark background or in the [ ] Suppressed Flash mode at a dark place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter speed warning is displayed. (When the shutter is pressed half way down, the viewfinder lamp blinks green and the slow shutter ] is displayed in the LCD monitor.
Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography) This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.25 second intervals. The 16 photographed images are saved as one image. This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving subjects. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the REC. mode to [MULTI]. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.
Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Getting Ready This mode is used for taking subjects that require several seconds to photograph such as firework displays at night. When using this mode, be sure to use a tripod to keep the camera stable and prevent distorted images. Set the REC. mode to [BULB]. Memo - 53 - Additional Information • Flash photography is not possible.
You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance and exposure compensation, and take photographs at these conditions. This is called “manual photography.” Settings made in this mode are saved even if the camera is turned OFF. IMPORTANT • If you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter, the manual photography settings will return to their defaults. If this happens, manually set the conditions again.
Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) This fixes the setting. The camera is ready to take photographs. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 37 Memo • Photography is also possible with the manual setup screen displayed. Basic Photography The camera takes the picture. Getting Ready Press the ENTER button.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) W.B. (White Balance) ☞ White Balance ➲ Additional Information, Glossary (Page 105) The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that enters the lens. This setting allows you to set the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions.
Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued) Basic Photography ● Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5) • Backlit portraits (+0.6 to +1.5) • Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9) • Shots made up predominantly of sky (+0.9) ● Negative (–) Compensation • Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds (–0.6) • Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper) (–0.
This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ] automatic photography and [ ] manual photography mode. The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is activated. The settings (except the LCD monitor brightness) are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter. ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button. REC MENU REC.
Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) Getting Ready To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button. The camera is now ready to take photographs. REC. MODE Basic Photography Select from the following photography modes: [1SHOT], [MULTI] and [BULB] are modes for photographing images.
PREVIEW This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds immediately after you have taken the shot. This allows you check the composition and brightness of the photographed image. [ON] : Display preview (default) [OFF] : Do not display preview ISO Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded. Warning: Noise increases when the ISO is changed to a higher setting.
Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) Sets the exposure time when taking pictures in the bulb photography mode (➲ Page 53). [1SEC] : Opens shutter for about 1 second (default) [2SEC] : Opens shutter for about 2 seconds Sets the delay time for when the photograph is taken after the shutter button is pressed during self-timer photography (➲ Page 48).
Play back photographed images one image at a time. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. ☞ To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Page 84 Changing the LCD monitor display ➲ Page 85 Basic Photography Getting Ready Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) or Frame reverse/ Holding down the buttons to move forward and reverse. Frame forward or buttons moves forward or reverse continuously one frame at a time.
Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Use the or buttons to select the frame you want to enlarge. Enlarge the image by using the Zoom key. , , or Playing Back/ Erasing Images Pressing the Telephoto (zoom) key zooms to 3X. The image is displayed enlarged, and a white frame and green frame are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Getting Ready Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. This manual calls this display “thumbnail display.” This feature is useful, for example, when there are many images. After you have displayed the thumbnail display, you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display. Set the mode dial to [ ].
Auto Playback (Slideshow) Set the mode dial to [ Getting Ready Automatically play back one image at a time in order. ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button. The PLAY MENU is displayed. Basic Photography The slideshow begins and [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. The next image is displayed every three seconds. ➡ LCD To quit the slideshow, press the ENTER button.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Changes the size of FULL size (M65: 2048 x 1536 pixels, M61: 1792 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (M65: 1024 x 768 pixels, M61: 896 x 600 pixels) in the horizontal and vertical directions, and overwrites the old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called “resizing” in this manual.
Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) buttons to select [RESIZE] and press The RESIZE menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be resized, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. ➡ PLAY MENU FOLDER SLIDE PROTECT RESIZE QUALITY Use the or buttons to select the image and press RESIZE the ENTER button. or buttons to select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button. The screen indicating that the image is being resized appears. To quit resizing, select [CANCEL].
Basic Photography Getting Ready Compressing Images (Quality) Compresses images to half their size, and overwrites the old size image with the new compressed image. Compressing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia™ has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia™ so that you can continue taking photographs.
Compressing Images (Quality) (continued) The QUALITY menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be compressed, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. Additional Information The screen indicating that the image is being compressed appears. To quit compression, select [CANCEL]. When compression ends, the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. To quit the PLAY MENU, press the MENU button.
Getting Ready Selecting the Folder to Play Back Select the folder to play back when the currently loaded SmartMedia™ contains two or more folders. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button. Use the or buttons to select [FOLDER], and button. press the The names of the folders in the currently loaded SmartMedia™ are displayed.
Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued) Images photographed on this camera are recorded to a folder. You cannot choose in which folder to store images. The [100] folder is created when you have photographed images. When the number of images reaches the largest number (9999), a new folder [101] is created. Getting Ready About Folder Names When there are two or more folders, the playback folder default is the one whose folder number is larger.
Getting Ready Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Erases one image at a time. Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 76) or the SmartMedia™ is writeprotected (➲ Page 32). Set the mode dial to [ Basic Photography When [ When [ When [ ], [ ] or [ ]. ] is selected, the last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. ] is selected, use the ] or [ Press the or buttons to select the image to be erased. ] is selected, the last image is selected. erase button.
Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Memo • When [ PROTECT ] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection (➲ Page 76). • If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number. Getting Ready To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2.
Getting Ready Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) Erases all images within the currently selected folder. For details on folders, see “Selecting the Folder to Play Back” (➲ Page 70). Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 76) or when the SmartMedia™ is write-protected (➲ Page 32). Set the mode dial to [ Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography When [ ], [ ] or [ ].
Formatting the SmartMedia™ IMPORTANT • The SmartMedia™ must be formatted on the camera before use. When [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ ] is selected, the last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. Hold down the Getting Ready Formatting erases all images currently recorded on the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. Protected images (➲ Page 76) are also erased. SmartMedia™ cannot be formatted if it is write-protected (➲ Page 32). erase button for two seconds.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™, regardless of whether they are protected or not. • To protect the entire SmartMedia™, see “Write Protection” (➲ Page 32). Protecting an Image Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. The PLAY MENU is displayed. Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Press the MENU button.
Protecting Images (continued) ➡ The PROTECT menu is displayed. PLAY MENU FOLDER SLIDE PROTECT RESIZE QUALITY Use the or buttons to select the desired image to PROTECT protect, and press the ENTER button. Use the or CANCEL EXEC Playing Back/ Erasing Images This fixes the image to be protected, and [ ] is displayed under the image. To cancel the selection, press the ENTER button again. To write-protect two or more images, repeat this procedure for each image.
Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”. Use the or buttons to select the image to unprotect, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, and [ ]. under the image changes to [ To unprotect an image, press the ENTER button again. To remove the protection from two or more images, repeat this procedure for the necessary number of images.
Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) LANGUAGE/SOUND/TIME/AUTO-OFF/TV (only M65) /IMAGE No./DEFAULT The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF. ]. Basic Photography Set the mode dial to [ The SET-UP menu appears. or buttons to select the item you want to ☞ LANGUAGE ➲ Page 80 Setting item English ON SET 1MIN NTSC SET SET Other Applications SOUND ➲ Page 80 TIME ➲ Page 81 AUTO-OFF ➲ Page 81 TV (only M65) ➲ Page 82 IMAGE No.
Getting Ready Press the Use the or buttons to change the setting in the tab menu, and press the ENTER button. To cancel changing of settings, press the Basic Photography Playing Back/ Erasing Images Other Applications Additional Information button. The tab menu is displayed. ☞ How to set the time ➲ Page 81 button. SET UP LANGUAGE SOUND TIME AUTO OFF TV IMAGE No. DEFAULT English English Deutsch Français Español SET To quit the SET-UP menu, change the mode dial setting.
Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) Getting Ready TIME Sets the date and time. Seconds cannot be set. Pressing the button advances the selection in the following order: Month ➔ Day ➔ Year ➔ Hour ➔ Minute ➔ SET ➔ CANCEL 12 : 55 : 00 CANCEL Select [SET] and press the ENTER button. To quit setting, select [CANCEL]. Playing Back/ Erasing Images SET Basic Photography Using the or buttons to select the item you want TIME or buttons to set the value for to set, and use the each item.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) TV (only M65) Sets the video output format. [NTSC] : NTSC video format (US, CANADA, JAPAN) [PAL] : PAL video format (EUROPE) IMAGE No. Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs. [CANCEL] : Does not reset the image number. [RESET] : Reset the image number.
Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued) Sets whether or not to return the settings (except TIME, LANGUAGE, TV (video output format) (only M65) and the LCD monitor brightness) to their defaults. [CANCEL] : Does not return settings to their defaults. [OK] : Returns settings to their defaults.
This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recorded image. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button. The REC MENU or PLAY MENU is displayed. You can set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus. Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Use the or buttons to select [LCD] and press the button. The image and the LCD menu are displayed.
DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display Live image On-screen display (Detail/Simplified) OFF (image before photography) (letters and icons are displayed) (monitor is blank) 0024 In photography mode ( ) 100 0003 2048 1536 01 10 01 13 : 22 In playback mode ( ) ] * * Live image + On-screen display (Detail) Live image only Playback image + On-screen display (Simplified) Playback image + On-screen display (Detail) Playback image only - 85 - Additional Information ], the manual setting screen
Television sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback. To do this, the camera must first be connected to the TV. We recommend using the AC adapter on an indoor power outlet when available. IMPORTANT • Before you connect your camera to other equipment, be sure to turn all other connected equipment OFF. If you connect your camera to other equipment with the power still ON, the screen may flicker or the image may not be displayed normally.
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (only M65) (continued) Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor. ☞ How to take photographs ➲ Page 40 How to play back images ➲ Page 62 Getting Ready Take photographs or play them back. Memo Basic Photography • Nothing is displayed on the TV when the LCD monitor is set to OFF by the DISP button. • Live images (moving image before photography) are less clear than playback images.
Getting Ready Transferring Images to a PC You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and cable set. Images recorded on SmartMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC card adapter (sold separately) or floppy disk adapter (sold separately). (➲ Page 94) To transfer images to a PC, software must be installed and special cables connected. For details, refer to the Software Manual and the User’s Guides for your PC.
Installing the USB Driver Install this driver when the USB cable is used. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the DIGITAL terminal on the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Connect the USB cable with Windows already booted up. Set the mode dial to [ Basic Photography Connect the large end of the USB cable to the USB port on your personal computer. Getting Ready For Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows ME ]. Playing Back/ Erasing Images The Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)”, and click the Next button. The next screen appears. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, check the “CD-ROM drive” check box, and click the Next button. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. When installation is completed, the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears again. Click the Next button.
Installing the USB Driver (continued) Playing Back/ Erasing Images Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. This completes installation of the required drivers. From here on, the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 is automatically recognized simply by connecting the USB cable. Basic Photography Check the “CD-ROM drive” check box, and click the Next button. Getting Ready Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)”, and click the Next button.
Basic Photography Getting Ready Installing the USB Driver (continued) For Macintosh (for MAC OS 9.0 or higher) PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 does not conform with USB Mass Storage Class. Install the USB driver provided in the CDROM supplied with the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the PDR-M65 or PDR-M61 into the CD-ROM drive. A window will open, that contains two icons, “Install Image Expert” and “Install Toshiba USB” icon. “Install Image Expert” icon to install the Image Expert.
Installing the USB Driver (continued) Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup. Basic Photography After the USB setup has completed, the system will restart. Getting Ready Select “English” and click OK.
The following items are also available as separately sold items. ☞ Relationship between your camera and accessories ➲ “Connecting to Other Devices” (page 95) For details on these accessories, refer to the Instruction Manual for the accessory you are using. (information current as of June 2000) To purchase above accessories within the United States, please visit our website at http://www.toshiba.com/taisisd/dsc ● Soft case (PDR-CM1A) This case is for carrying and storing your camera.
Connecting to Other Devices Getting Ready PC card adapter SmartMedia™ (provided) Printer Basic Photography Floppy disk adapter PC USB cable (provided) PDR-M65 PDR-M61 Other Applications Video cable (provided) (only M65) AC adapter (sold separately) TV monitor (Connect only when using M65) - 95 - Additional Information Plug socket Playing Back/ Erasing Images Software application (CD-ROM) (provided)
Camera Body Model Recording medium Compression system Image file format Number of frames FULL size: 2048 x 1536 pixels HALF size: 1024 x 768 pixels Conversion rules Toshiba Digital Still Camera PDR-M65 SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64MB compatible (128MB: apply to the update version of the firmware) JPEG-compliant Exif Ver.2.1-compliant Quality Compression Image File Size 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Mode Ratio Size ★★★ 1/6 FULL Approx. 1.1MB 1 3 7 14 29 59 FINE HALF Approx.
Specifications (continued) Model Recording medium Memo Other Applications • The size of the data to be recorded varies according to the amount of detail in the subject image. So, the number of images that can be photographed after an image is recorded decreases. Sometimes this amount decreases by two images.
Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Specifications (continued) Pickup elements Sensitivity Lens Focal length Viewfinder Auto-focus Metering system Exposure control Shutter White balance Focal range Self-Timer Modes Flash Flash intensity control Effective range Additional Information Other Applications Standard Macro 1/2" CCD sensor (total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 (M65)/2.3 (M61) million) Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 3X zoom lens F2.8 – F3.2 f=8.2 mm – 23.
Specifications (continued) Temperature Humidity Camera dimensions *1 *2 The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Though fine spots may appear on the LCD monitor, this is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor can be used as it is. You can not use manganese dry battery in this camera.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Specifications (continued) AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A) (sold separately) Power supply AC120V 50/60Hz Rated Input Capacity 18VA Rated Output DC5V 1.5A Operating temperature +32°F (0°C) ~ +104°F (+40°C) Storage temperature +14°F (–10°C) ~ 158°F (+70°C) Dimensions 1-8/9” (48 mm) (W) x 1-1/4” (26 mm) (H) x 2-3/4” (70 mm) (D) Weight Approx. 3.5 oz (100 g) Connector Cable Length Approx. 6.
Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor Display LCD monitor Status display ––– ––– UNMATCHED DATA ––– FRAME No. FULL PROTECT ––– ––– FOLDER No. ERROR ––– IMAGE No. ERROR ––– - 101 - Additional Information PROTECTED CARD FRAME ERROR No more space on the SmartMedia™. Recording is not possible. Nothing is recorded to the SmartMedia™. The SmartMedia™ is not formatted. (A message prompting you to format the SmartMedia™ is displayed.) The SmartMedia™ is damaged.
Additional Information Other Applications Playing Back/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Troubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor (➲ Page 101) and the color of the viewfinder lamp (➲ Page 39). Then check the following items. Problem No power supply The camera turns OFF during operation. The battery runs out quickly. Causes The batteries are exhausted. Remedy Replace with new batteries. See Page P.23 The AC adapter plug has come out of the power outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) Causes The mode dial has been changed to another setting. The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. The flash will not charge. The camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode. The batteries are exhausted. Remedy Set the mode dial to the correct setting. See Page P.33 Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode. Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button.
Problem Nothing is displayed even through the LCD monitor is set to ON. Causes The camera is in the PC mode. Remedy Change the camera to the photography or playback mode. See Page P.40 P.62 The set date and time disappears. Both the batteries and AC adapter are removed with the power still ON. Set the date and time again. P.
Glossary ● Red-Eye Effect The phenomenon where people’s eyes sometimes appear red in the picture when you use a flash to photograph them in low-light conditions. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. ● Formatting Transforming the contents of the SmartMedia™ to a recordable state. (This is sometimes called “initialization”.) ● PC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard.
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