Toshiba PDR-M21 User Manual

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

PDR-M21

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

PDR-M21

ANUAL

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IMPORTANT

You should read this first before you use this software.

Notice and Request Regarding Software and Instruction Manual

(1) Copying or duplication of the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application

in part or in whole is not allowed without the prior permission of Toshiba Corporation.

(2) Use of the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application is allowed only on

one personal computer.

(3) Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any damages to the user or a third party as a result of

use of a device by the software and Instruction Manual packaged with this Software Application.

(4) Every effort has been made in assuring the quality during production of the CD-ROM contained in this

package. If for any reason the CD-ROM has been damaged during production and within the warranty, the disk will be replaced free of charge. For all other nonconformities or damages made other than during the production of the CD-ROM, Toshiba Corporation will not be held liable whatsoever.

(5) The contents of the software, Design, Specifications and Instruction Manual packaged with this

Software Application are subject to change without notice.

(6) The personal computer screens shown in this Instruction Manual are examples, and may differ from

actual screens.

(7) Toshiba Corporation is not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions

in this Instruction Manual.

(8) Do not play back the CD-ROM packaged with this Software Application on a regular CD player. Doing

so might damage the headphones or speakers, or injure your ears.

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-M21 Digital Still Camera and your personal computer that the Software Application is running on. For basic details on the PDR-M21 and your personal computer, refer to the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera’s Instruction Manual or the Instruction Manual for your personal computer.

Trademark Information

• Windows is a registered trademark 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

• FlashPath is a registered trademark of SmartDisk Corporation of the USA.

• Other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Conventions Used In This Manual

IMPORTANT

• Indicates items or details that you should observe to prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired performance. Also indicates information relating to specifications and functions.

Memo

• Indicates extra useful information.

is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

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Before Reading This Manual (continued)

Abbreviations Used In This Manual

• Windows 98

• Windows 2000

• Windows ME

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• Images

Windows

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Image Expert

Operations in

This refers to the Microsoft This refers to the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system. This refers to the Microsoft® Windows® ME operating system. This refers to still images.

Windows® 98 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.

USB cable (1.8 m <5.9 ft>)CD-ROM (1 disk)

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Contents

Getting Ready

■ Before Reading This Manual........................ 1

■ Contents ....................................................... 4

■ Features of This Software Application.......... 5

Getting Ready

■ About Files ................................................... 6

■ About the Software....................................... 8

■ Pre-installation Checks ................................ 9

When Using Windows

■ Installation Procedure (for Windows) ......... 10

Windows

■ Using USB Cables

When Using

(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 12

■ Using the Floppy Disk Adapter

(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 17

■ Using the PC Card Adapter

(Windows 98/2000/ME).............................. 20

■ Changing the Camio Viewer Settings......... 22

Image Expert

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Operations in Image Expert

■ Button Functions ........................................ 24

■ Pasting Images to Other Applications

(Windows) .................................................. 26

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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-M21 Digital Still Camera into your personal computer. To import images, you need to use the USB cable (packaged with this camera), or the FlashPath floppy disk adapter, or PC card adapter.

• Editing Images

You can edit imported images using Image Expert, or print them out on a printer connected to the personal computer you are using.

• Saving Images

You can save imported images or edited images on the personal computer you are using.

When You Use SmartMedia™ on Your Personal Computer

• When you use SmartMedia™ on your personal computer, do not change or delete the folder or names of files (image data) on the SmartMedia™. Otherwise, you may no longer be able to use the SmartMedia™ on the PDR-M21.

• Format the SmartMedia™ on the PDR-M21.

• To edit image data, first copy the image data to the personal computer’s hard disk, and edit the copied image data.

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Image Expert

About Files

File Structure of SmartMedia™

The images taken on the Toshiba PDR-M21 Digital Still Camera are stored to the SmartMedia™ as shown below.

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root

DCIM 100TOSHI

101TOSHI

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PDRM0001.JPG PDRM0002.JPG PDRM0003.JPG PDRM0004.JPG

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Picture data

About Files (continued)

About Picture Data

On the PDR-M21, image data is saved in Exif format. This format is JPEG data that includes a thumbnail image and the photographic settings. 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 : PDRMXXXX (XXXX is any number within the range 0001 to 9999)

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