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Toshiba A Series User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Hard Disk Camera GSC-A100FE/GSC-A40FE
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Hard Disk Camera GSC-A100FE/GSC-A40FE
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Table of Contents

Preface
Before Using Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Check the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Handling Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Chapter 1 Preparation
Component Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inserting and Removing SDHC/SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Creating Albums on the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 2 Quick Shooting
Before You Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shooting Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Taking Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shooting with the Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Menu Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 3 Erasing Images
Erasing Individual Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Erasing Multiple Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Erasing Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Erasing All the Images on a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 4 Advanced Photography
Shooting in Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting the Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Bias) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the Backlight Compensation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Photography Using the Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Creating Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Shooting Still Images during Video Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using a Conversion Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Creating and Selecting Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Setting the Video Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting the Still Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Shooting with the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Continuous Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Shooting with Natural Color Tones (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
x.v.Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Raising the ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Shooting with Image Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reducing Wind Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Changing the Microphone Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Changing the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using the AF Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Turning Off the Auto Guide Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Changing the LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chapter 5 Advanced Playback
Changing the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using List View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Dividing Videos into Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Playing Selected Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Setting Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Viewing Enlarged Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Viewing Rotated Still Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Copying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Playing Video Continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Auto Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Printing Directly from the Camera (PictBridge). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Setting the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
HDMI-CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chapter 6 Basic Camera Settings
Turning Off the Key Operation Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Setting Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Turning the Camera On and Off by Opening and
Closing the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Using Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Setting the Image Output Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Changing the HDMI Output Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Setting the Aspect Ratio for a Connected TV Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Setting the Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Using the Hard Disk Drive Protection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Resetting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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Formatting the Hard Disk Drive or SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Displaying the Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Chapter 7 Connecting to a TV
Connecting with the HDMI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Connecting with the Component Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Connecting with the AV Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Chapter 8 Connecting to a PC
About the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Supported PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Backing Up Images from the Camera to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
File Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appendix Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Toshiba Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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Preface

Before Using Your Camera Check the components Specifications Safety Precautions Handling Your Camera
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Before Using Your Camera

Thank you for buying this Toshiba HARD DISK CAMERA. To ensure that you use your hard disk camera correctly, be sure to read this
Owner’s Manual carefully before you start using the camera. You should also keep this Owner’s Manual handy for quick reference after
you finish reading it. The exterior, specifications, software and content of this Owner’s Manual
are subject to change without notice for the purposes of product improvement.
The illustrations and screen displays in this manual are exaggerated and simplified for ease of viewing. As such, they may differ slightly from the actual product.
In this manual, the icon indicates functions and settings that apply to video recording, while the icon is used to indicate functions and settings that apply to still image photography. Both still images and videos are referred to as “images”.
Software and Owner’s Manual
■ The accompanying software and Owner’s Manual may not be
transferred or reproduced, either entirely or in part, without permission.
■ The accompanying software and Owner’s Manual may only be used
with a single device.
■ Note that Toshiba accepts no liability whatsoever for damages incurred
by you or a third party as a result of using a device with this software and Owner’s Manual.
■ Computer screens in the Owner’s Manual are purely samples provided
for illustrative purposes. Actual screens may differ.
■ Toshiba accepts no liability whatsoever for errors contained in the
descriptions provided.
Notes on Erasing Data When You Transfer Rights or Dispose of Your Camera
When you format a disk or delete data using the functions on the camera or a PC, it only changes the file management information. The data on the camera’s built-in hard disk drive or on an SD card is not completely erased and could still be recovered using commercially available data recovery software. This could cause problems if important data falls into the wrong hands after you transfer rights or dispose of the camera or SD card.
To prevent this, it is recommended that you physically destroy the built-in hard disk drive or SD card, or that you use commercially available data erasing software to completely erase all data on the built-in hard disk drive or SD card before you transfer rights or dispose of them.
Take care to manage data on the built-in hard disk drive and SD cards responsibly.
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Always format the hard disk drive or SD cards in the camera ( p.123).
This hard disk camera supports Exif Print.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. A faithful reflection of shooting conditions and shooting intentions are possible when printing with a PRINT Image Matching­supported printer and processing images with compatible software. Some features are not available with printers supporting versions earlier than PRINT Image Matching III.
About the Built-in Hard Disk Drive
This camera has its own built-in hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is also referred to as “HDD” in this Owner’s Manual. The hard disk drive is a precision component that is easily affected by impacts, vibration and environmental variations such as changes in temperature. Note the following when using the camera:
■ Do not strike, drop, vibrate or shake the camera while it is operating or
while it is idle. Doing so could result in camera damage, malfunctions or loss of stored data.
■ Do not turn the camera off while it is writing data to or reading data from
the hard disk drive. Doing so could result in camera damage, malfunctions or loss of stored data.
■ Before formatting the hard disk drive, check the data stored on the hard
disk drive carefully. Formatting the hard disk drive completely erases all the data saved on the hard disk drive. Data erased during formatting cannot be recovered.
■ You should back up the data saved on the hard disk drive frequently in
case of damage to the hard disk drive or any modification or erasing of the data. Toshiba accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or corruption of data stored on the hard disk drive.
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Using the Hard Disk Drive
It is recommended that you periodically save the files on the hard disk drive to a PC, CD or DVD and then format the hard disk drive.
The hard disk drive is a high precision component and there is always a risk of partial damage to the disk depending on how it is used. At worst, it may become impossible to read or write data to the hard disk drive.
Accordingly, the hard disk drive should not be regarded as a permanent storage location for recorded files, but rather as a temporary storage location for viewing images before they are to be erased or copied for permanent storage onto a PC, HDD-DVD recorder, CD or DVD, etc.
When files are repeatedly recorded onto the hard disk drive and erased, file distribution on the hard disk drive becomes fragmented and the amount of continuous free space decreases.
When this occurs, files that cannot be saved into a single block of free space are split into 2 or more parts during saving.
Increasing numbers of split files will slow down normal camera operation and may in some cases prevent the allocation of sufficient free space to save new files even after stored images are erased.
In this event, formatting the hard disk drive before recording a video will lessen the likelihood that files will be split. However, because formatting erases all your recorded images and the albums you have created, you should copy any important files onto a PC, HDD-DVD recorder, CD or DVD, etc. before formatting the hard disk drive.
When you have problems such as not being able to record onto the hard disk drive or play any of the images on the hard disk drive, format the hard disk drive.
Formatting initializes the hard disk drive. This process erases all the files on the hard disk drive.
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Check the components

Make sure that you have all of the items below. If any items are missing, incorrect or damaged, contact the Toshiba Support.
Rechargeable
battery
(GSC-BT6)
Component cable AV cable USB cable
CD-ROM
Application software Owner’s Manual
Quick Start Guide Warranty Leaflet
AC adapter
(SQPH20W10P-02)
Power cord
Remote control
Battery for
remote control
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Specifications

Image sensor 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
Effective pixels: Approx. 1.49 million Total pixels: Approx. 2.36 million
Lens Optical 10× zoom lens, f/1.8 (wide-angle) to f/2.8
(telephoto) Focal length: f = 4.5 to 45.0 mm (equivalent to 35.9
to 431 mm in a 35mm camera) Filter diameter: 43 mm
Shooting range
LCD monitor
Focus control method
Exposure control mode
Exposure bias 2.0 to +2.0 EV (in 1/3-EV increments)
Still photography sensitivity
Shutter speeds
Image stabilization
White balance Auto, Sunlight, Cloud, Fluorescent light H,
Digital zoom 20× or 80×
I/O terminals DC IN 10 V terminal, USB port, HDMI output terminal
Power supply Dedicated rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Recording media
Approx. 0.01 m to infinity (wide-angle) Approx. 1.0 m to infinity (telephoto)
*1
3.0-inch diagonal TFT color LCD Pixels: 230,000 (959 × 240)
TTL contrast-detection AF
Program AE
ISO 50 to 400 (Auto setting) equivalents
Videos: 1/8 to 1/500 sec. Still images: 1/2 to 1/500 sec. (combination electronic and mechanical shutter)
Electronic
Fluorescent light L, Incandescent lamp, Preset
(type C), component video terminal, A/V OUT terminal
(GSC-BT6), AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02)
Hard disk drive: 100GB (GSC-A40FE)
SDHC/SD Memory Cards: Sizes up to 8GB supported
*2
(GSC-A100FE) or 40GB*2
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Video Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (60 fps)
Recorded pixels: 1920 × 1080 or 1440 × 1080 Audio: Dolby Digital, 48kHz, 16-bit, stereo, 384kbps
Still images Recording format: JPEG (Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0-
compliant) Recorded pixels: 2.07M (WIDE: 1920 × 1080) or
1.56M (NORMAL: 1440 × 1080)
Operating environment
Temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) (running), 4°F to 140°F (20°C to 60°C) (stored)
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (running, no condensation)
Dimensions 3.1 × 3.2 × 5.4 inches (78.1 × 79.0 × 135.4 mm)
(W × H × D, including protrusions)
Weight GSC-A100FE: Approx. 17.5 oz (495 g) (body only);
approx. 19.6 oz (555 g)
(including battery and SD
card)
GSC-A40FE: Approx. 17.1 oz (485 g) (body only);
approx. 19.2 oz (545 g) (including battery and SD card)
*1: The LCD monitor contained in this camera is manufactured using an
extremely high level of precision technology; however, there may be an occasional pixel (dot of light) that does not operate properly (e.g., does not light, remains constantly lit, etc.). This is a structural property of LCD technology, is not a sign of malfunction, does not affect continued operation of the LCD monitor, and is not covered under your warranty.
*2: 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity may be less.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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:
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.
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When using the product
WARNING
Should you ever notice a strange odor, smoke, or excessive heat coming from the camera, remove the battery and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire, electric shock, or burns. Take care not to burn yourself if the battery gets hot. In case of continous usage for a longer period the surface of your camera may reach a higher temperature which may possibly cause damage to your skin. If temperature of your camera is getting higher turn it off and let it cool down for some time. Please protect your skin from hot surface.
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.
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. Injury may occur from handling the damaged case.
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, or other holes or openings.
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 disassemble, modify, or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not touch power cables, TV cables, or LAN/USB 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.
Do not use the product or carry it close to your body outdoors in the rain, during a thunderstorm or when a thunderstorm is near.
As the product contains metallic material, doing so may result in fire, electric shock and/or serious lightning injuries.
Do not use the camera or the battery if they have been immersed in water.
This might cause the battery to ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Turn off power and do not use the camera where its use is restricted, such as in an airplane or hospital.
This might affect flight or medical equipment resulting in accident. Use during airplane take-off/landing is prohibited by law. For use in a hospital, consult hospital staff.
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 play the supplied CD­ROM 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.
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 wrap or place the camera in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well­ventilated place.
Do not swing the camera while walking.
If you hold the grip belt 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 electric shock.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes.
This might cause temporary damage to the eyesight.
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.
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About the AC adapter
WARNING
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.
Occasionally remove the plug from the outlet and clean the prongs and the surface where the prongs are connected if dust or dirt has adhered.
A loss of plug insulation might cause fire.
Do not bring metal into contact with the connection points of the AC adapter when its plug is in an outlet.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
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 specified AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02) and power cable.
Use of an AC adapter other than specified might cause fire or malfunction.
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.
Observe the following when handling the AC adapter cord.
• 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.
CAUTION
If you plan not to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the AC adapter plug from a wall outlet for safety.
Malfunction of the camera, if it happens, might result in fire.
Do not use the AC adapter for any use other than with this camera.
This might cause fire or malfunction.
Firmly insert the AC adapter plug into a wall outlet.
Neglecting this might cause fire or electric shock.
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About the rechargeable camera battery and the coin cell battery for the remote control
DANGER
Observe the following when handling the rechargeable camera battery and the coin cell battery for the remote control
• Do not disassemble, modify or heat
• Do not throw in fire or water
• Do not hammer, step on, drop, or subject to strong impact
• Do not use in applications other than specified
• Do not recharge the rechargeable camera battery in any manner other than specified
• Do not connect the battery electrodes (+ and – terminals) with wire or other metallic objects
• Do not carry or store together with metallic necklaces or pins
• Do not use or leave the battery in locations subject to temperatures of 140°F (60°C) or higher, such as on the ground in direct sunlight or inside a car on a hot day.
This might cause the battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or serious injury.
WARNING
Use only the specified rechargeable camera battery (GSC-BT6/BT7).
Use of a battery other than specified might cause fire, damage, or malfunction.
Do not leave the coin cell battery for the remote control within the reach of small children.
Swallowing the battery or the remote controller’s coin-sized lithium battery might cause poisoning. If you accidentally swallow the battery, contact a doctor immediately.
If fluid leaks from the rechargeable camera battery or the coin cell battery for the remote control and comes into contact your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with clean, running water, and ask a physician for treatment.
Leaving your eyes in this condition might cause eye damage.
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CAUTION
Do not remove the rechargeable camera battery immediately after the camera has been used for a long time.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not insert unusable rechargeable camera battery or discharged battery.
Otherwise, the battery may rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, burns, or injury.
Before storing the rechargeable camera battery, attach insulating tape to both the plus (+) and (–) electrodes.
Storing battery as it is might cause the battery to leak fluid, heat up or rupture, resulting in burns or injury.
Insert the coin cell battery for the remote control carefully making sure that its polarities (marked by + and –) are facing the correct way.
Inserting the battery with its polarities facing the wrong way might cause fire or injury, or damage to the surrounding area due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
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Handling Your Camera

When you use the camera, carefully read and observe the “Safety Precautions” and the notes given below.
Avoid Using or Storing the Camera in the Following Places
Places exposed to humidity, dust, and dirt Places exposed to direct sunlight Places exposed to extreme temperatures Places exposed to highly flammable gases Places near substances such as gasoline, benzene and paint thinners Places subject to strong vibration Places exposed to smoke or steam Places exposed to strong magnetic fields (near electric motors,
transformers, magnets, etc.) Places where the camera will be in direct contact with chemicals (such
as pesticides), rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time
Avoid Subjecting the Camera to Vibration or Impacts
If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations, not only will the camera become damaged, data stored on the hard disk drive may also be lost.
Prevent the Hard Disk Camera from Coming into Contact with Sand
Sand in the camera will damage the camera, possibly to the extent that it cannot be repaired.
Take particular care when using the hard disk camera at the seaside, in sandy areas or in other places where the camera may be exposed to sand dust.
Pay Attention to Condensation
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when you move the camera from a cold location to a warm one, may cause water droplets (condensation) to form on the inside of the camera or on the lens.
When this occurs, turn the camera off, and wait an hour or so before using the camera. If condensation forms on the SD card, remove the card, wipe off any condensation and wait a short time before using it again.
Cleaning the Camera
To prevent scratches on the lens or LCD monitor, blow off any dust with a blower brush and lightly wipe the surfaces with a soft dry cloth.
Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene or pesticides. This could cause deformation or strip off the coating material.
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Be Careful of Magnetic Fields
Do not bring items susceptible to magnetic fields, such as credit or cash cards, magnetic passes and floppy disks, close to the camera’s speaker. Doing so could result in data loss and render the item unusable.
Do not allow objects such as magnets or speakers which produce magnetic fields to come close to the camera. Doing so could result in camera damage, malfunctions or loss of stored data.
Be Careful of Electromagnetic Waves
Do not use the camera near radio towers or high-voltage lines. This may result in impaired video or audio quality.
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Preparation
Component Names Charging Inserting and Removing SDHC/SD Cards Turning the Camera On and Off Setting the Date and Time Creating Albums on the Hard Disk Drive Using the LCD Monitor About the Remote Control
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Component Names

Camera
Assist light ( p.63, 82)
Remote control sensor
Grip belt ( p.22)
Front LED ( p.3)
(assist light) button ( p.63)
SD card slot
(p.10)
Jog dial
MENU button
( p.34, 35, 84)
Flash ( p.59)
(p.18)
POWER switch ( p.13)
(backlight compensation) button ( p.62)
LCD monitor
Speaker
Lens barrier
Microphone
Tripod screw socket
Battery lock lever (p.7)
Auto guide lamp ( p.3, 54, 83)
Zoom lever ( p.29)
REC (still image) button (p.27)
Mode switch ( p.24, 30)
Auto guide lamp
REC (video) button ( p.24)
AUTO button ( p.54)
OK ( ) button
(p.3)
A/V OUT terminal
( p.117, 129)
Component video terminal
( p.117, 128)
USB terminal ( p.103, 139)
DC IN 10 V terminal (p.5)
HDMI output terminal ( p.107, 117, 118, 126)
DISP button ( p.55, 86, 91)
CHAPTER button ( p.63, 89)
From left:
• MEDIA LED
• STATUS LED
• Playback mode LED
• Recording mode LED (p.3)
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Using the OK ( ) Button
Pressing directly down on the OK ( ) button confirms the selected item, but you can also use the button to move up, down, left and right.
Use the OK ( ) button in recording mode to adjust the focus, select the scene, set the flash and exposure bias. When a menu is displayed, use it to select items from the menu.
Camera LEDs
LED name Color,
Recording
mode
Playback
mode
STATUS Lit
MEDIA Blinking
AUTO Lit blue – – In Auto mode – – –
AUTO guide Lit blue – – In Auto mode – – –
Front Lit red – – Recording – – –
status
green
green
green
Blinking
green
Blinking
orange
Lit red Charging – Abnormal temperature
Blinking
Blinking
Power off Standby Recording
Lit
Lit
red
red
red
––Always–––
–– –Always––
Charging
completed
– Always – – Mounted
– – Preparing to
Charging
error
– – Media access
– – Self-timer
–––––
– Hardware fault
mode
shoot
countdown
Playback
mode
–– –
–– –
PC
mode
PictBridge
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Remote Control
button
T button
W button
button
button
button
CHAPTER button
button
OK button
REC button
REC button
button
MENU button
MODE REC button
DISP button
MODE PLAY button
Remote Control Camera
MODE REC
MODE PLAY
Mode switch
Mode switch
REC REC button
REC REC button
T Zoom lever T direction
W Zoom lever W direction
MENU MENU button
CHAPTER CHAPTER button
DISP DISP button
OK ( ) button up
OK ( ) button down
OK ( ) button left
OK ( ) button right
OK
Press the OK ( ) button
Jog dial up
Jog dial down
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Charging

Preparation
You should charge the battery the first time you use the camera and whenever the battery is low.
Charging the battery fully takes around 2.5 hours. The time needed for recharging varies depending on factors such as the surrounding temperature.
Check that the camera is turned off.
1. Load the battery. Load the battery in the direction of the arrow,
pushing it in until you hear it click into place.
2. Connect the AC adapter.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the power cord into the mains power socket. Plug the DC plug on the AC adapter into the DC IN 10 V terminal on
the camera.
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The STATUS LED changes as shown below as the battery charges.
Lit red: Charging
Lit green: Charging completed
Blinking red: Charging error
When charging is completed, disconnect the camera from the AC adapter.
IMPORTANT
If a charging error occurs, first unplug the power cord from the mains power socket. Once the battery has cooled down, remove it from the camera and contact the Toshiba Support.
Charge the battery in the camera or in the optional charger. Never attempt to charge the battery with another charger. Visit the Toshiba website for information on the optional charger. computers.toshiba-europe.com
MEMO
To get the best possible performance from your battery, charge it when the ambient temperature is between 50°F (10°C) and 86°F (30°C).
This battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before being charged.
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.
Do not recharge a fully charged battery.
Battery Level Display
When you turn the camera on, the level of charge in the battery appears on the LCD monitor.
Display Meaning
Fully charged
Low charge
Almost out of charge
Running on the AC adapter
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Camera Operation Time Using the Battery
The length of time for which the camera will operate on battery power varies considerably depending on a number of factors, including the battery’s storage time, the temperature of the battery and camera, and the shooting conditions (whether the flash and zoom are used, etc.). Dirt and/or other debris on the positive (+) and/or negative (-) battery terminals, or on the corresponding terminals in the camera, can obstruct current flow and the camera to incorrectly indicate that the battery is not charged. When loading and removing the battery, take care not to touch the battery or camera terminals. If the battery and/or camera terminals are dirty, clean them with a clean, dry cloth.
The available video recording times when a new battery (GSC-BT6) is fully charged are shown below.
Continuous video recording
Conditions: Recording a video continuously without using the
zoom at a temperature of 73°F (23°C)
Shooting time: Approx. 75 min.
Actual time video recording
Conditions: Recording a video using the zoom and power ON/
Shooting time: Approx. 45 min.
* The figures above relating to video recording time are for reference
purposes only and are not guaranteed.
OFF at a temperature of 73°F (23°C)
Removing the Battery
IMPORTANT
Always turn the camera off before removing the battery. Removing the battery while the camera is still turned on may damage the camera or corrupt important data. It may also cause the camera settings to revert to the defaults that were set when you purchased the camera. If this occurs, specify your preferred settings again.
If you slide the battery lock lever when the AC adapter is not connected, the camera will automatically turn off.
1. Remove the battery.
Slide the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow .
Take the battery out in the direction indicated by the arrow .
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About the Battery
This camera uses a special rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is referred to simply as the “battery” in this manual. When you use the battery, carefully read and observe the “Safety Precautions” (provided separately) and the notes given below.
Handling the Battery
The battery included with the camera does not come fully charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.
The battery gradually discharges naturally even when not used. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
When the battery is not in use for a lengthy period of time, be sure to remove it from the camera. Leaving the battery in the camera could cause overdischarging and render the battery unusable. If the battery is left out of the camera for approximately 3 months, the date, time and other camera settings may revert to the default values (even if the AC adapter has been left connected to the camera for 24 hours or more beforehand). Reset these settings before using the camera.
To maximize the battery life, switch the camera OFF as often as possible when it is not being used.
In cold locations, the length of time the camera is operable decreases even with a fully charged battery. Take along a spare fully charged battery. Battery performance that has been impaired by low temperatures will recover when the camera is returned to room temperature (77°F (25°C)).
Always keep the terminals clean. If the battery is used for a long time, the battery itself will become warm.
This is normal and not a malfunction. Store the battery in a cool place. We recommend a dry place with a
surrounding temperature of 59°F (15°C) to 77°F (25°C). Avoid storing the battery in extremely hot or cold places.
The battery has a limited service life. If you notice that battery life has become remarkably shorter, even when the battery is fully charged, it is recommended that you replace the battery with battery model number GSC-BT6.
Specifications
Lithium-ion battery (GSC-BT6)
Nominal voltage: 7.2 V
Nominal capacity: 1200 mAh
Operating temperature: +32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
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