Toshiba PDR-4300 User Manual
IMPORTANT
Y ou should read this first before you use this software.
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Before Reading This Manual
This Instruction Manual describes how to install the software provided and a brief explanation of how to use
the Software Application.
To ensure that you use this Software Application correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you
start using the Software Application.
This document has been written assuming that you basically understand how to use the Toshiba PDR-4300
Digital Still Camera and your personal computer that the Software Application is running on.
For basic details on the PDR-4300 and your personal computer, refer to the Toshiba PDR-4300 Digital Still
Camera’s Instruction Manual or the Instruction Manual for your personal computer.
Trademark Information
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in
the USA and other countries.
Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
ACDSee is a registered trademark of ACD Systems Ltd.
Direct X is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
SD is a trademark .
Other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Conventions Used In This Manual
• Indicates items or details that you should observe to prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired
performance. Also indicates information relating to specifications and functions.
• Indicates extra useful information.
Getting Ready
When Using
Windows
When Using
Macintosh
Operations in
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Before Reading This Manual (continued)
Abbreviations Used In This Manual
Windows 98
This refers to the Microsoft
Windows 2000
This refers to the Microsoft
Getting Ready
Windows ME
This refers to the Microsoft
Windows XP
This refers to the Microsoft
Images
This refers to both still images and movies.
Windows
When Using
About bundle software in CD-ROM
After USB connection between the camera and the computer is established, the system will automatically
launch ACDSeeTM software.
Either using Classic or X environment mode on Macintosh, the software installations remain the same.
Macintosh
When Using
About OS Platform
Windows
Do not remove SD Memory Card from your camera or your PC card adapter until USB connection is properly
terminated between the computer and the camera.
At Windows 2000, software installation is required on Administrator mode.
Macintosh
ACD See
Operations in
On Macintosh OS X, the images reviewed via ACDSee software cannot be copied or moved to another storage
media.
On Macintosh, ACDSee software does not support [Copy to Camera] function.
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
98 operating system.
2000 Professional operating system.
ME operating system.
XP operating system.
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Before Reading This Manual (continued)
Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your software application.
Getting Ready
When Using
Windows
Software Manual(1)
(this manual)
USB cable (1)
Software application(1)
(CD-ROM)
When Using
Macintosh
Operations in
ACD See
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Contents
Getting Ready
Before Reading This Manual ...................... 1
Contents ..................................................... 4
Getting Ready
Features of This Software Application........ 5
About Files .................................................. 6
About the Software ...................................... 8
Pre-installation Checks .............................. 9
Windows
When Using
Installation Procedure .............................. 10
Using USB Cables
(Windows 98/2000/ME/XP) ........................
Copying Images to Camera ..................... 15
Macintosh
When Using
ACD See
Operations in
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When Using Windows
When Using Macintosh
Installation Procedure .............................. 17
Operations in ACDSee
General Operations ......................................
Starting the Photo Enhancer........................
Playing Movies...............................................
Installing DirectX............................................
How to Access the Service and Support....
Global Contacts .............................................
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Features of This Software Application
If you install the software and drivers on your personal computer, you can perform the following:
Importing Images
You can import images taken on the Toshiba PDR-4300 Digital Still Camera into your personal computer.
To import images, you need to use the USB cable (packaged with this camera), or PC card adapter.
Editing Still Images
You can edit imported still images using ACDSee, or print them out on a printer connected to the
personal computer you are using.
Playing Movies
You can play imported movies.
Saving Images
You can save imported images or edited images on the personal computer you are using.
When You Use SD Memory Card on Your Personal Computer
When you use SD Memory Card on your personal computer, do not change or delete the folder or names of
files (image data) on the SD Memory Card. Otherwise, you may no longer be able to use the SD Memory
Card on the PDR-4300.
Format the
To edit image data, first copy the image data to the personal computer’s hard disk, and edit the copied
image data.
SD Memory Card
on the PDR-4300.
Getting Ready
When Using
Windows
When Using
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Operations in
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About Files
File Structure of SD Memory Card
The images taken on the Toshiba PDR-4300 Digital Still Camera are stored to the SD Memory Card as shown
below.
Getting Ready
Windows
When Using
Macintosh
When Using
ACD See
Operations in
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About Files (continued)
About Still Picture Data
On the PDR-4300, still image data is saved in Exif format. This format is JPEG data that includes a
thumbnail image and the photographic settings.
Still image data is saved as follows as shown on page 6:
Folder name : XXXTOSHI (XXX is any number within the range 100 to 999)
File name : PDR_XXXX (XXXX is any number within the range 0001 to 9999)
About Movie Data
Movie data is saved in the following format on the PDR-4300:
File format : AVI
Movie size : 320 x 240 or 160 x 120
Movie codec : Motion-JPEG
• The quality or size of movie data cannot be changed.
Getting Ready
When Using
Windows
When Using
Macintosh
Operations in
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