To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-T10 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. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-T10 In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. of your camera. Model No. PDR-T10 Serial No. Please retain this information for future reference.
Attention DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-T10 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Getting Ready For customers in the U.S.A. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE NOTE Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information 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.
Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Attention (continued) 2 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.
Before Reading This Manual Other Applications ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Additional Information Windows 98 This refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system. Windows 2000 This refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system. Windows Me This refers to the Microsoft® Windows® Me operating system. Windows XP This refers to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
Getting Ready Notes on Software This Instruction Manual describes how to install the supplied software and a brief explanation of how to use the Software Application. See the help file of Software Application for detailed explanation. This manual has been written assuming that you basically understand how to use your personal computer. For basic details on your personal computer, refer to the Instruction Manual of your personal computer or the operating system.
Safety Precautions Indication Definitions and Graphic Symbol Definitions Indication This indicates the existence of a hazard that death or catastrophic bodily injury*1 may result from improper use. CAUTION This indicates the existence of a hazard that bodily injury*2 or property damage*3 may result from improper use.
Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) 6 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.
Safety Precautions (continued) Additional Information Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Other Applications 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. CAUTION If you want to use the camera in an airplane, consult with the airline and follow their instructions.
Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Safety Precautions (continued) 8 CAUTION 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 parts inside, resulting in fire. Do not place or wrap the camera in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire.
Safety Precautions (continued) Other Applications Do not play the supplied CD-ROM with a regular CD player. This might damage the headphone or speaker and may injure your ears. Connecting to the PC Additional Information When changing batteries, replace both with new batteries. Failure to do this might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, major injury or damaging the camera.
Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Contents 10 Preface ■ Attention ............................................... 1 ■ Before Reading This Manual ................ 3 ■ Notes on Software ................................ 4 ■ Safety Precautions ............................... 5 ■ Contents ............................................. 10 ■ Notes on Handling Your Camera ........ 11 ■ Notes on Batteries ....................
Notes On Handling Your Camera Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places: Do not expose the camera to sand or dust. Notes On Condensation Carrying out Maintenance on your camera Do not place credit cards nearby. • A magnet is used on the front side of the camera. Be careful not to place magnetic card such as credit cards or the like nearby. Doing so may damage (erase) the data.
Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Notes on Batteries Batteries To extend the use of the camera, we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of batteries: • AA Nickel battery (not rechargeable): ZR6G (Toshiba “GigaEnergy”) • AA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) battery (Rechargeable) : TH-3 (Toshiba) The camera does not have a rechargeable function.
Notes on Handling the AC Adapter Basic Photography Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Specifications Getting Ready 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 5 onwards and the notes described below. • Use the AC adapter with the rating of the country/region where the camera is used.
Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Notes on SD card 14 In this camera, the SD memory card is used for the storage medium. In this instruction manual, the SD memory card is called “SD card”. Pay attention to the following notes on handling the supplied SD card. Cautions • SD card includes a non-volatile semiconductor memory (NAND Flash EEP-ROM). Under normal use data stored on SD cards cannot be destroyed (lost).
Notes on Touch Panel Menu key Zoom key [ Important • Do not press the touch panel with force or operate the touch panel with fingernails or hard pointed objects. Doing so may damage the touch panel. • You may see crossed lines on the touch panel, this is not a malfunction. ] Menu key ( ➲ P. 32, 38, 46) ] Display key (➲ P. 25, 34) [ ] Zoom key (➲ P. 31, 37) Digital zoom photography Zoom play ] Mode key (➲ P. 23) Switches between the photography mode and play mode.
Names of the Parts Flash Self-timer Lamp Getting Ready Face Plate Lens ➲ P. 17 Strap attachment Attach the strap as shown on the illustration. Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography ➲ P. 28 ➲ P. 30 Battery/SD card cover Battery ➲ P. 18 SD card ➲ P. 20 Important • Magnet is used on the front side of the camera. Be careful not to place magnetic cards such as credit cards or the like near the front side of camera.
Replacing the Face Plate Detaching the Face Plate 1 2 1 3 Basic Photography 2 1 Open the battery/SD card cover. 2 Remove from the bottom of the face plate. 3 Detach the hook on the top of the face plate from the camera. Attaching the Face Plate 2 3 4 1 2 until a click is heard and the face plate is securely attached. 4 Close the battery/SD card cover. Close the battery/SD card cover 1, and slide it 2. Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.
Getting Ready Basic Photography This camera uses two size AA batteries. Manganese batteries cannot be used. Before loading the batteries, be sure to read “Notes on Batteries” on page 12. Loading the Batteries • When an AC adapter is connected, check that the power is OFF. • If batteries are loaded when the termination is not operated correctly, the camera may not start up properly. Turn on the power again to resume operation.
Using the Power Outlet terminal of the camera. 2 Connect the AC adapter and the AC cord. 3 Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet. Other Applications 1 Insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V Connecting to the PC 2 Playing/ Erasing Images 1 3 Basic Photography Important • Before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter, be sure to turn the camera OFF. If the AC adapter is connected or disconnected with the power ON, it may cause malfunction and damage important data.
Inserting and Removing the SD card Basic Photography Getting Ready • For details on handling the SD card, be sure to read page 14. • Before you insert or remove the SD card, be sure to turn the camera off. If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power ON, it may cause malfunction and damage important data. • This camera is incompatible with the MultiMediaCardTM.
2 Basic Photography Playing/ Erasing Images 1 Connecting to the PC Important Getting Ready Turning the Power ON Other Applications Additional Information 21
When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera without the batteries loaded, set the date and time. 1 Touch the menu key [ 2 Touch the setup [ Sound Playing/ Erasing Images Setup menu is displayed. To exit from the setup menu, touch the menu key [ ]. 3 Touch the icon [ ] or [ ] to display the date and time setting screen.
Switching the Mode (Photography Mode <--> Play Mode) Using the Mode Key Whenever the mode key is touched, photography mode and play mode switches. When you touch the shutter button to take a photo during the play mode, the mode automatically switches to the photography mode. This is called the “Touch sensor function”. The shutter button senses that a human finger has touched it. The initial setting is set to OFF.
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Taking Photographs (continued) Basic Photography In the photography mode... ☞ Switching the mode ➲ page 23 1 Touch the display key [ ]. 0 0 12 ➲ P.18 Scene mode icon Zoom icon (x2, x4) ➲ P.26 ➲ P.31 Flash icon 0 0 12 Self-timer icon ➲ P.30 Possible number of shots Additional Information • The LCD monitor sometimes displays bright, dark or colored spots at all times. This is not a malfunction. These spots do not appear in the photographed image.
Getting Ready Setting the Scene Mode When the photograph conditions in accordance with the scene mode are selected, the camera makes the optimum settings automatically. The scene mode is initially set to the ]. auto mode [ In the photography mode... ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 1 Touch the display key Other Applications Additional Information 26 ] The photograph information is displayed. With the default setting, the information is displayed, so this operation is unnecessary.
Setting the Scene Mode (continued) Getting Ready About Scene Mode The scene mode has the following 6 options. [ ] Auto Default setting. No special setting is necessary. Available flash: All ] Macro Select this option to take photographs in a distance of 20cm to 40cm. ] Suppressed Flash, [ ] Forced Flash Available flash: [ ] Portrait Select this option to take photographs of people.
You can take a photo with the flash set. In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set [ ] to function in dark places. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions of photography. The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 0.4m to 2.0m. In the photography mode... ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 1 Touch the display key [ ] The photograph information is displayed. With the default setting, the information is displayed, so this operation is unnecessary.
Setting the Flash (continued) [ ] Auto A default setting. The flash fires automatically according to the photography conditions. ] Suppressed Flash The flash does not fire. Use the Suppressed Flash mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to have any effect, such as theater performances or indoor sporting events.
When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically takes a picture after 10 or 2 seconds. (Possible to change according to the set time) In the photography mode... ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 1 Touch the display key [ Other Applications Additional Information 0 0 12 2 Touch the self-timer icon [ 0 0 12 ]. A list of self-timer selection icons are displayed. When the self-timer icon ] is touched again, the displayed [ list disappears and the original settings are retained.
Digital Zoom Photography In the photography mode... ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 Getting Ready This function enlarges the center of the screen and takes photographs in the digital zoom mode with an increased focal distance. The picture quality decreases when the focal distance of the digital zoom increases. 1 Touch the zoom key ]. A [ x2 ] icon is displayed on the LCD monitor and the center of the screen is enlarged to twice the original size.
Establish the photography settings. Color, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation and white balance returns to its default setting when the power is turned off or the Auto power off function is activated. 1 Touch the menu key [ ]. The menu icons are displayed. To exit from the menu, touch the menu key [ ].
Changing the Preset Conditions of Recording menu (continued) Negative (–) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters • Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark on white paper) backgrounds • Backlit portraits • Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper) • Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects • Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage • Shots made up predominantly of sky White balance Playing/ Erasing Images Pict
1 Load the batteries and insert the SD card into the camera, and turn the power ON. The photography mode is launched. 2 Switch to play mode. Touch the mode key [ ]. ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 The last recorded image appears. You can play the previous/next image one frame at a time with [ ] and [ ]. Display the Play Information The play information screen displays details on the image.
Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) In the play mode... ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 Getting Ready Six images are shown on one screen. This is called the thumbnail display. Use the thumbnail display to find the desired images quickly from many images.
Erasing Images In the play mode... ☞ Switching the Mode ➲ page 23 1 Touch the display key [ 2 Touch the erase icon Other Applications Additional Information ]. A list of erase icons are displayed. ] is When the erase icon [ touched again, the displayed list disappears. [ ] :Erasing all images Erases all the images and folders. When the icon is touched “Erase all Images?” is displayed at the center of the screen. ]. To erase images, touch [ To cancel the erasure, touch [ ]. To display the ].
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Establish the Play settings. Settings other than the slide show are not canceled even when the power is turned off or the Auto power off is activated. The slide show is canceled when to power is turned OFF. 1 Touch the menu key [ Playing/ Erasing Images Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information 38 ] The menu icon is displayed. To exit from the menu, touch the menu key [ ].
Changing Settings of Play Menu (continued) Getting Ready Display Change You can switch the information displayed at the bottom of the play menu. ] : Displays the date and time of the photograph taken. [ [ ] : Displays the number of folder and file. (Default) ] : Displays the image quality. [ Basic Photography Slide show Other Applications Additional Information Use this function to protect images against accidental erasure.
Getting Ready Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) “DPOF” is a standard for recording information for printing directly on SD cards and other media. Files compatible with the DPOF format can easily be printed on printers compatible with the DPOF format or laboratory printing services. 1 Touch the [Set] icon at Basic Photography the center of the screen. The images in the SD card will be displayed as thumbnails. The number of prints are displayed in each image.
Connecting PC Minimum System Requirements Windows Macintosh Pentium higher processor OS Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Mac OS 9.0 or higher Pre-installed PC 64MB or higher Memory Free space on hard disk Color monitor CD-ROM drive/USB port standard equipment File Structure Connecting to the PC Other Applications Additional Information Images are stored in the “XXXTOSHI” folders shown at the right. (The illustration on the right is an example.) (“XXX” is a number from 100 to 999.
Installing the Image Viewing Software Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Install the “Image Expert” software into your personal computer to view images. Applicable OS : Windows 98/2000/Me/XP 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Display language selection screen appears. 2 Click “English”. 3 Click “Install Image Expert”. Follow the on-screen instructions and install Image Expert. Applicable OS : Mac OS 9.
Installing the USB driver Applicable OS : Windows98/2000/Me/XP. Install the USB driver contained in the supplied CD-ROM for windows 98. Install the standard driver of each OS for windows 2000/Me/XP. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Display language selection screen appears. Basic Photography Getting Ready The USB driver must be installed when connecting the supplied USB cable to the personal computer for the first time.
Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Transferring the Camera’s Images to the Computer 44 Launch the image viewing software “Image Expert” and transfer the camera’s images to the computer. Important • The data may be damaged if the camera’s power is terminated while image data is being transferred. We recommend the use of the AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting the camera to the PC.
Transferring the Camera’s Images to the Computer (continued) 1 Connect the computer and camera with the USB cable When the USB cable is connected with both the computer and camera started up, the computer automatically detects the camera. Pay attention to the direction of the terminal when connecting the USB cable. Open the “Image Expert” folder, and double click “Image Expert” icon. • The SD card in the camera may not be mounted on the desktop if another USB device is being used at the same time.
Getting Ready Changing the Basic Settings of the Camera 1 Touch the menu key [ ]. Basic Photography Menu icon is displayed. To exit from the menu, touch the menu key [ Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Sound 46 Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the items and to display one at a time.
Change the Basic Settings of the Camera (continued) Date & time set Set Getting Ready Date & time set Set the time and date. For Date & Time , see “Setting the date and time” on page 22. Sound Sound Touch sensor Touch sensor Auto power off Format Format (Initialize) the SD card. For details on Format, see page 48. ☞ Formatting the SD card ➲ page 48 Display Format Format Additional Information Display the version of firmware. “Firmware” refers to the software that controls the camera’s operation.
Formatting the SD card In the setup menu... ☞ Changing the Basic Settings of the Camera ➲ page 46. Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Formatting (Initializing) the SD card. 3 Touch [Yes]. Connecting to the PC If you do not wish to format, touch [ Yes ]. If you touch [ Yes ], [Are you sure?] is displayed at the center of the screen. 4 Touch [Yes]. Additional Information Other Applications To cancel formatting, touch [No].
Specifications Metering system Exposure control system Shutter speed White balance Auto/switch possible (outdoor (clear), cool white fulorescent light, standard fluorescent light, incandescent light, outdoor (cloudy)) Connecting to the PC Other Applications Standard: Approx. 40cm to infinity. Macro: Approx.
Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Separately Sold Accessories 50 The AC adapter and the face plate are available as separately sold accessories. The use of the separately sold accessories will increase your convenience and enjoyment when using the camera. Take a look at our website or the catalog when purchasing the separately sold accessories.
Warning Messages The following warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor. Message Meaning Batteries power is below half. Battery power is nearing exhaustion. Getting Ready Batteries are completely exhausted. No more space in the SD card. Recording is not possible. Card error The SD card format is incorrect. The SD card is damaged. Card protected The SD card is locked. Recording is not possible. Card unformatted The SD card is not formatted (Initialized).
Q&A Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready The following are some frequently asked questions. 52 Q: When I press the shutter button, the picture is not taken immediately. Why is this? A: Are you using the “half-shutter” function (half-pressing the shutter button)? With the camera, the focus and exposure are adjusted when the shutter button is half-pressed.
Q&A (continued) Connecting to the PC Other Applications A: You have likely had the experience of taking a photo and seeing afterwards that it is brighter or darker than you expected or does not have the desired colors. With digital still cameras you can retouch the photos after taking them, but this is often difficult at first. Image Expert, the included image viewing program, includes an auto retouch function that makes it easy to retouch photos. 1) Launch Image Expert.
First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor (➲ page 51) and the Indicator (➲ page 16). Then check the following items. Problem No power supply No power supply during operation. The battery runs out quickly. Additional Information Other Applications Connecting to the PC Playing/ Erasing Images Basic Photography Getting Ready Troubleshooting 54 No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed. Causes Remedy See page The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries.
Troubleshooting (continued) 28 You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button. 28 I cannot set the flash. The scene mode is set. The scene mode is set to auto or the like. 26 The play image is too dark even though I used the flash. The subject is too far away. Move closer to the subject. 28 The play image is blurred. The lens is not clean. Clean the lens. 11 The image is out of focus.
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Index Alphabetic order Battery ............................................... 12,18 Erase ...................................................... 36 Exposure Compensation ........................ 32 33 42 16 32 Scene Mode ..................................... 26, 27 SD card ............................................ 14, 20 Self Timer ............................................... 30 Shutter Button .................................. 23, 24 Slide Show .............................................