Toshiba PDR-M25 Instruction Manual

Download

Attention

For customers in the U.S.A.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

Tested To Comply  With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

PDR-M25

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.

NOTE

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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.

Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.

• Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment.

• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered. Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.

• If these suggestions don’t help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 1 -

Attention (continued)

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.

Getting Ready

Imaging Systems Division 9740 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, California 92618-1697 Phone Number: (800)288-1354

Basic

Photography

For customers in Canada CAUTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

- 2 -

Before Reading This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M25 Digital Still Camera. To ensure that you use this 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.

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 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.

Indicates another page to refer to for extra

☞

information.

About OS Abbreviations

• Windows 98

This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft Windows® 98 operating system.

• Windows 2000

This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft Windows® 2000 operating system.

• Windows ME

This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft Windows® ME operating system.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 3 -

Contents

The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M25.

Preface

■ Attention ................................................................1

■ Before Reading This Manual .................................3

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

Getting Ready

■ Safety Precautions ................................................6

■ Using Your Camera Correctly.............................. 12

■ Features ..............................................................15

■ The Function Map................................................16

Basic

Photography

■ Accessories ......................................................... 17

■ Names of Parts.................................................... 18

■ Attaching the Strap..............................................22

■ Installing the Batteries ......................................... 23

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Loading the Batteries ...........................................23

Removing the Batteries ........................................ 24

■ Using the Power Outlet........................................ 26

■ About SmartMedia™ ........................................... 27

Notes on SmartMedia™ ....................................... 27

Loading SmartMedia™......................................... 28

Removing SmartMedia™ .....................................29

Write Protection ....................................................31

■ Turning the Power ON/OFF.................................32

Turning the Power ON.......................................... 32

Turning the Power OFF ........................................32

■ LCD Monitor Display............................................ 33

In Photography Mode ........................................... 33

In Playback Mode .................................................35

Getting Ready

Basic Photography

■ How to Hold Your Camera................................... 36

■ How to Press the Shutter Button ......................... 37

■ About the Viewfinder Lamp ................................. 39

■ Photography (Auto Photography)........................ 40

Using the Viewfinder.............................................40

Using the LCD Monitor ......................................... 41

■ Setting the Image Size and Quality ..................... 43

■ Zoom Photography.............................................. 45

■ Digital Zoom Photography................................... 46

■ Close-up Photography

(Macro Photography)...........................................47

■ Photography Using the Self-timer

(Self-timer Photography) ..................................... 48

■ Photography Using the Flash

(Flash Photography) ............................................ 49

■ Multi Image Photography

(Multi Photography) ............................................. 52

■ Long Exposure Photography

(Bulb Photography).............................................. 53

■ Taking Photographs Manually

(Manual Photography) ......................................... 54

W.B. (White Balance) ........................................... 55

E.V. (Exposure Compensation) ............................56

■ Changing the Preset Conditions

(REC MENU) ....................................................... 57

REC. MODE ......................................................... 58

PREVIEW .............................................................59

- 4 -

Contents (continued)

ISO .......................................................................59

BULB .................................................................... 59

SELF TIMER ........................................................59

DISPLAY...............................................................60

LCD ......................................................................60

The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M25.

Playing Back/Erasing Images

■ Playing Back Photographed Images

(Single-Frame Playback) ..................................... 61

■ Enlarging Photographed Images

(Zoom Playback) .................................................62

■ Displaying a List of Images

(Thumbnail Display)............................................. 63

■ Auto Playback (Slideshow).................................. 64

■ Reducing the Image Size (Resize)...................... 65

■ Compressing Images (Quality)............................ 67

■ Selecting the Folder to Play Back........................ 69

■ Erasing Images (Erase Frame) ...........................71

■ Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) ........... 73

■ Formatting the SmartMedia™ ............................. 74

■ Protecting Images................................................ 75

Protecting an Image .............................................75

Removing the Protection ......................................77

■ Changing the Display Setting in Playback Mode. 78

■ Changing the LCD Setting in Playback Mode .....79

Other Applications

■ Basic Photographic Settings

(SET-UP mode) ................................................... 80

LANGUAGE ..........................................................81

SOUND ................................................................81

TIME .....................................................................82

AUTO-OFF ........................................................... 82

TV .........................................................................83

IMAGE No. ........................................................... 83

DEFAULT ..............................................................84

■ Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness................. 85

■ Taking and Playing Back

Photographs on a TV........................................... 86

■ Transferring Images to a PC................................ 88

■ Installing the USB driver...................................... 89

■ Separately Sold Accessories ............................... 91

■ Connecting to Other Devices...............................92

Additional Information

■ Specifications ......................................................93

■ Warnings and Messages Displayed on

LCD Monitor ........................................................ 97

■ Troubleshooting ................................................... 98

■ Glossary ............................................................101

■ Global Contacts................................................. 102

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 5 -

Safety Precautions

Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M25. 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.

Getting Ready

Indication definitions

Graphic symbol definitions

Indication Meaning

This indicates the existence of a

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

*1: “Bodily injury” means injuries, burns, and shock which

does not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.

*2: “Physical damage” means extended harm to home,

Other

Additional

household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.

Applications

Information

hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.

This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.

This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury

or property damage *2.

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.

- 6 -

Safety Precautions (continued)

Exemption Clauses

•Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from earthquakes, fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including erroneous or improper operation and other problems.

•Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental damages (lost profit, work interruption, corruption or loss of the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or the inability to use this unit.

•Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from not having followed the descriptions in this Instruction Manual.

•Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from malfunctions arising from combination with equipment or software that is not related to T oshiba Corporation.

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.

Doing so might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

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.

Continued use in this state might cause fire, electric shock or burns. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

If the camera has fallen or its case is damaged, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 7 -

Safety Precautions (continued)

Do not place the camera on wobbly, inclined or unstable surfaces.

Getting Ready

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over.

Do not use in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach or

Basic

near the shore.

Photography

Do not use the camera in the bath or shower.

This might cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow metallic objects or other

Playing Back/

flammable foreign matter inside the

Erasing Images

camera.

This might cause a fire or electric shock. Do not open the SmartMedia™ cover, and insert or allow such objects to fall inside.

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

(continued)

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

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.

Do not touch power or TV antenna cords during a thunderstorm.

This might cause electric shock.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident.

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.

- 8 -

Safety Precautions (continued)

(continued)

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

If a child swallows a battery, this might result in poisoning. If a child swallows a battery, immediately consult a physician.

If battery fluid enters the eyes, immediately rinse with fresh water and consult with a physician to receive treatment.

If left untreated, damage to the eye could be permanent.

Use the AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage (120V, 230V AC).

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

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.

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 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. Use the camera in a wellventilated place.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 9 -

Safety Precautions (continued)

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Getting Ready

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impact.

Basic

This might cause fire, electric shock or

Photography

malfunctions.

Before you carry out maintenance on the camera, remove the batteries and AC adapter.

Leaving these attached might cause electric

Playing Back/

shock.

Erasing Images

Remove the batteries and AC adapter if you plan not to use the camera for a long time.

Other

This might cause fire.

Applications

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage the surrounding areas.

Additional

Information

(continued)

Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder.

This may cause injury of the eyes.

Do not use the flash close to eyes.

This might cause temporary damage to the eyesight.

Do not walk around with the camera swinging from the strap.

This might subject the camera to shock as it bumps into a person or an object, damaging the camera or causing an injury.

Before you store or dispose of used batteries tape the plus (+) and (–) terminals with insulating tape.

If stored or disposed of without doing this, the batteries may make contact with metal objects, resulting in fire or injury due to leaking of battery fluid, overheating or bursting of the battery.

- 10 -

Safety Precautions (continued)

(continued)

Do not subject the status display to impact.

If the status display is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or sticks to your body or clothes, immediately rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid enters your eyes, immediately consult a physician to receive treatment.

(continued)

Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix old and new batteries.

Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury or damaging the camera.

Do not remove the batteries immediately after a prolonged use of the camera.

This might cause burns.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

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.

When replacing the batteries, replace all four batteries with new ones.

Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury or damaging the camera.

The new batteries mean “unused batteries recently purchased” for alkaline batteries or lithium batteries, and “batteries recently recharged at the same time” for nickel metal hydride batteries or nickel-cadmium batteries.

Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera.

Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, major injury or damaging the camera.

- 11 -

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

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.

Getting Ready

● Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places:

• Places subject to humidity, dust and dirt

• Places subject to direct sunlight

Basic

Photography

• Places subject to high or low temperature

• Places filled with highly flammable gas

• Places near gasoline, benzene or paint thinner

• Places subject to strong vibrations

• Places subject to smoke or steam

• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or magnets)

• Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

● Do not expose the camera to sand.

The PDR-M25 is particularly sensitive to sand. If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable. Pay special attention when using the camera at the beach or where sand or sand dust is likely to be present.

● Notes On Condensation

Due to a sudden change in temperature, such as when you move the camera from a cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, switch the camera OFF, and wait an hour before using the camera. Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia™ card. If this happens, remove the SmartMedia™, wipe off any water droplets and wait a short time before using it again.

- 12 -

Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)

● Carrying Out Maintenance on Your Camera

•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.

Recommended Battery Options for Maximum Performance and Enjoyment

To extend the use of the camera, we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of batteries:

- Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh](Extended Life, Rechargeable)

- Lithium (Extended Life, Not Rechargeable)

- Alkaline (Not Rechargeable)

Battery performance in general (especially Alkaine) may vary depending on individual brand, length of storage since manufacture, temperature, and operating mode of the digital camera, such as play back using LCD and strobe. The use of mangnese type batteries is nut suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that can be taken with this type of battery. Low temperatures (50 degrees Fahrenheit/ 10 degrees Celsius or below) can also affect the performance of the battery and decrease the number of pictures taken when compared to picture taking in warmer conditions. When the camera is not in use for an extended period, please remove the batteries from the camera to extend battery life, and to prevent damage from battery leakage. (Once the batteries have been removed from the camera, you will need to re-set the date and time within the SET-UP menu.)

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 13 -

Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)

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

Getting Ready

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

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

short circuit.

•To connect the AC adapter, firmly insert the plug on the end of the cable into the DC IN 5V terminal. Do not insert the plug into other terminals. This might cause the camera to malfunction.

• Before you disconnect the connector cable, turn the camera OFF and then disconnect the cable holding it by its plug. Do not disconnect the connector cable by pulling the actual cable.

• Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impacts.

• Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid locations.

• Do not plug in the AC adapter while you are using the battery. Switch the camera OFF first.

• The AC adapter is for indoor use only.

• Use only the specified AC adapter. Do not use other AC adapters.

• The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• Buzzing or whirring noises may come from inside the camera. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• Do not use the AC adapter near a radio as it could interfere with radio signal reception.

• If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is in operation, the date may be lost from memory. If this happens, reset the date.

Additional

Information

- 14 -

Features

● 3X zoom lens

● USB interface compatible

● High definition 2.2 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.

● Image size and quality easily selectable

• Size (1792 x 1200 or 896 x 600 pixels)

• Quality (FINE/NORMAL/BASIC)

● Status display

• Settings can be verified even when LCD monitor is OFF.

● SmartMedia™

• Expandable up to 128MB

● Compatibility

• Image recording method compliant with DCF.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 15 -

The Function Map

It is suggested that you look at the function map, below before using the PDR-M25.

Read these pages first.

Let's get ready to use the PDR-M25

Getting Ready

Let's learn about basic operation.

Basic

First, let's learn about the basic way of using the PDR-M25.

Photography

Utilizing the various photography modes.

You can choose various photography modes on the

Playing Back/

Other

Additional

PDR-M25.

Erasing Images

Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) (P.53)

Applications

Information

(P.17 – 35)

Photography (P.40)

Playing Back Photographed Images (P.61)

Erasing Images (P.71)

Zoom Photography (P.45)

Digital Zoom Photography (P.46)

Close-up Photography (P.47)

Photography Using the Self-timer (P.48)

Photography Using the Flash (P.49)

Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography) (P.52)

Changing the photography settings.

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

Manually setting the PDR-M25 (P.54)

Changing the Preset Conditions

Playing back your photographed images

You can choose various ways of playing back images on the LCD monitor.

Enlarging Photographed Images

Auto Playback

You can also do this.

The PDR-M25 also has lots of other features.

Displaying a List of Images

Changing the size of Images

Compressing Images

Erasing All Images at once

Protecting Images

Changing PDR-M25 camera Settings

Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (P.86)

Transferring Images to a PC

- 16 -

(P.43) (P.57)

(P.62) (P.64)

(P.63) (P.65) (P.67) (P.73) (P.75) (P.80)

(P.88)

Accessories

Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.

Batteries (4 size AA)

Video cable

USB cable

Alkaline

SmartMedia™ (8MB, 3.3V) (1)

CD-ROM

• USB driver

Wrist strap

(for Windows 98)

• Software application

PDR-M25

•ImageExpert

•USB driver

M25-0001

• Anti-static case (1)

• Index labels (2)

• Write-protect stickers (4)

Image Expert and Camio are trademarks of Sierra Imaging, Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Other Product and company names mentioned herein

may be the trademarks of their

respective owners.

Soft case

Lens cap (with Lens strap)

Sold separately

• AC adapter

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 17 -

Names of Parts

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

- 18 -

Names of Parts (continued)

Getting Ready

Viewfinder Viewfinder lamp (

Power knob

LCD monitor

(

P. 33)

➲

Tripod mount

MENU button

In Manual Photography mode, Auto Photography mode or Playback

mode, press the button to display MENU.

P. 39)

➲

(MENU)

- 19 -

ENTER button

Press the center of the button. (Use this button to fix a selection.)

(cross pad) button Press the button on the required side.

(Use these buttons to select an item or an image.)

Zoom key (

P. 45)

➲

Telephoto (zoom)

Press "T".

Wide

Press "W".

Erase button (

Strap attachment (

P. 71)

➲

P. 22)

➲

SmartMedia™ door release knob

SmartMedia™ door (

Battery cover

P. 28)

➲

(

P. 23)

➲

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

Names of Parts (continued)

Mode dial

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

- 20 -

Names of Parts (continued)

Status display

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.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 21 -



Attaching the Strap

This strap is handy for carrying your camera around. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, hang the strap around your wrist.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Pass the leading end of the lens strap through the strap attachment , and then pass through both ends of the lens strap adjuster . Pull the lens strap

through the loop until the loop slips over the plastic part of the strap .

Attach the strap in the same way on the wrist strap attachment on the opposite side of the camera.

- 22 -

Installing the Batteries

This camera uses four (4) size AA batteries.

Loading the Batteries

IMPORTANT

• Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to turn the camera off.

• The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on the power off status. In this case, turn off, then turn on again.

Pull open the battery door in the direction of the open arrow .

Load the batteries in the battery compartment making sure they are loaded in their correct polarityctor of the terminals.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 23 -

Installing the Batteries (continued)

Close the battery door and move the lock switch in the direction of the Lock arrow .

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Removing the Batteries

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Reverse the procedure for “Loading the Batteries” and remove the batteries.

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

IMPORTANT

• Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.

IMPORTANT

• When removing the batteries, take care not to drop the camera or the batteries by mistake.

- 24 -

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

IMPORTANT

• When you remove the batteries, the date and time may return to the default setting. If this happens, set them again when using the camera. (

Status Display

➲

[FULL] Sufficient battery power, or the AC adapter is connected.

[HALF] Half battery power or less [LITTLE] Little battery power left [EMPTY] No battery power left. Replace with

new batteries.

Page 82)

Remaining Battery Power

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 25 -



Using the Power Outlet

If you use the AC adapter in a room with a power outlet, you can take photographs for an extended period of time. This also prevents failed photographs due to battery wear or failed transfer of data to a PC. For details on handling the AC adapter, be sure to read page 14.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

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, the camera may malfunction or the recorded data may be erased (destroyed) even if the batteries are loaded.

• The camera may not start normally if you load batteries not on the power off status. In this case, side the Power Knob to turn off the power, the turn on again.

Open the terminal cover , and insert the AC adapter connector plug into the DC IN 5V terminal on the camera

Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet.

Additional

Information

- 26 -

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/128MB (all 3.3 V types) You can also connect the PC card adapter (sold separately) or floppy disk adapter (sold separately) (➲ Page 92) to transfer images to a PC.

Notes on SmartMedia™

• Recorded data may be erased (destroyed) in the situations listed below. Note that Toshiba Corporation accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss (destruction) of recorded data in these situations:

- When the SmartMedia™ is used incorrectly by the user or a third party

- When the SmartMedia™ is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise

- When the SmartMedia™ is removed or the camera is then switched OFF during data recording, data erasing, frame advance when images are being played back or during formatting of the SmartMedia™.

•We recommend copying and saving important data onto another storage medium (floppy disk, hard disk, MO disk, etc.).

• Never remove the SmartMedia™ or switch the camera OFF during data recording or during data erasing (SmartMedia™ formatting). These actions might damage the SmartMedia™.

• Use only the SmartMedia™ specified for use with the PDR-M25. The use of other SmartMedia™ could damage the camera.

• SmartMedia™ are precision electronic devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject SmartMedia™ to excessive shocks. Also, do not carry SmartMedia™ in locations such as a trouser pocket. This might subject the SmartMedia™ to excessive force when you sit down, damaging the SmartMedia™.

• Do not use or store SmartMedia™ in environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise.

• Do not use or store SmartMedia™ in very hot, humid or corrosive environments.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 27 -



About SmartMedia™

•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.

•To avoid damage caused by static electricity during transportation or storage, always use the special static-free case provided.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Loading SmartMedia™

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

• If you are not using the camera for a long period of time, remove the SmartMedia™ and store it in a safe place.

• Inserting a SmartMedia™ that is charged with static electricity into your camera may cause it to malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera OFF and then ON again.

• The SmartMedia™ may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after the camera is used for a long time. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• The SmartMedia™ has a limited service life. If images can no longer be written or erased, buy a new SmartMedia™.

• Use the index labels provided with the camera. If you attach a commercially available label, it may cause a malfunction when the SmartMedia™ is loaded or removed.

Slide the POWER knob to turn off the power . Slide the SmartMedia™ door release knob in the direction

of the arrow to open the cover .

Additional

Information

- 28 -

About SmartMedia™ (continued)

Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go with the SmartMedia™ electrodes (metal contacts) facing down.

Close the SmartMedia™ door .

Before you use a new SmartMedia™, be sure to format the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 74).

Removing SmartMedia™

IMPORTANT

• Never open the SmartMedia™ door or remove the SmartMedia™ while data is being recorded to the SmartMedia™ (viewfinder lamp flashes). This might damage the SmartMedia™ or corrupt the data on the SmartMedia™.

Slide the POWER knob to turn off the power .

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 29 -



About SmartMedia™ (continued)

Slide the SmartMedia™ door release knob in the direction of the arrow to open the door .

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Pull the SmartMedia™ out with your fingers.

Close the SmartMedia™ door .

- 30 -

About SmartMedia™ (continued)

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.

IMPORTANT

• The write protection may not function if the write-protect sticker becomes dirty. Use a soft dry cloth to wipe away any dirt. Once a sticker is peeled off it cannot be used again.

Write-protect  area

Sticker

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 31 -

Turning the Power ON/OFF

Turning the Power ON

Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. (➲ Page 28)

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Turning the Power OFF

Slide the POWER knob to turn on the power and set the mode dial to the desired mode.

Remove the lens cap during photography. In the [ ] or [ ] modes, the lens extends from the camera body. When the camera is turned ON, the Auto Power OFF function starts to work.

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”.

About the Auto Power OFF Function ➲ AUTO-OFF (page 82)

☞

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Slide the POWER knob to turn off the power .

The power is turned off, and the lens returns to its original position in the body.

- 32 -

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, use the DISPLAY function in the MENU (➲ Page 60 or 78). The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF.

In Photography Mode ( [ ] )

Memo

• 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.

• The display is momentarily disrupted after recording an image or the mode is switched. This does not affect photography.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 33 -

LCD Monitor Display (continued)

In Manual Photography Mode ( [ ] )

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Memo

• The display is momentarily disrupted after recording an image or the mode is switched. This does not affect photography.

- 34 -

LCD Monitor Display (continued)

In Playback Mode ([ ])

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 35 -

How to Hold Your Camera

When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or straps from covering the lens or flash.

Right

Getting Ready

Camera held with both hands with your arms firmly held against the sides of your chest

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Wrong

Fingers held over the lens

- 36 -

How to Press the Shutter Button



The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: half way down and fully down. When pressed half way down, AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. When pressed fully down, the camera takes a picture.

Press the shutter button down half way .

AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) (➲ Additional Information, Glossary (Page 101) start to function. When AF or AE are locked, the beep tone (➲ Page 80) sounds and the viewfinder lamp lights. (➲ Page 39)

Press and hold the shutter button down fully .

Press down  half way.

Press down  fully.

The camera takes a picture. The viewfinder lamp flashes while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia™.

IMPORTANT

• Never open the SmartMedia™ door or remove the SmartMedia™ while an image is being recorded. This may corrupt the data on the SmartMedia™ or damage the SmartMedia™ itself.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 37 -

How to Press the Shutter Button (continued)

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

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

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. Now, with the shutter button held down, return to the original picture that you composed and press the shutter button down fully. Moving the camera as you press the shutter button will result in a blurred image.

• The PDR-M25 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-M25 may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for subjects and situations such as the following:

- Subjects moving at high speed

- Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body

- Extremely low contrast subjects

- Subjects that have low contrast and merge into the background (such as white walls or subjects dressed in the same color as the background)

• If the image cannot be focused, the focus is automatically fixed to infinity. When the flash is necessary at this time, it is simultaneously fixed to illuminate objects five feet (1.5 meters) away.

- When the subject is distant and dark

- When there are objects in front of or behind the subject (such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree)

- Subjects with little reflection, such as a hair or fur

- Subjects with no solidity, such as smoke or flames

- Subjects viewed through glass

Additional

Information

- 38 -

About the Viewfinder Lamp

The viewfinder lamp indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the lamp may differ according to the mode dial setting.

Viewfinder Lamp

State

Flashing

[ ] or [ ] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half down

[Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia in progress Do not turn off the power [ ] or [ ] Lens cannot work because of obstacle.

Meaning

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 39 -

Photography (Auto Photography)

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.

Getting Ready

Using the Viewfinder

Get ready to take the photograph.

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Load the batteries (➲ Page 23) and the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 28) into the camera.

Slide the POWER knob to turn on the power.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the (MENU) button. Use the or buttons to select the DISPLA Y item and press the

button. Select

OFF to turn the LCD monitor display off.

To reduce the amount of battery wear, we recommend turning the LCD monitor display OFF, and using the viewfinder to take photographs.

Additional

Information

- 40 -

Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)



Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture.

Press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully .

• 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. (➲ Page 39)

• If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON (➲ Page 59), a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.

• The viewfinder lamp flashes while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia™.

Using the LCD Monitor

Get ready to take the photograph.

Load the batteries (➲ Page 23) and the SmartMedia™ (➲ Page 28) into the camera.

Slide the POWER knob to turn on the power.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Press down  half way.

Press down  fully.

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 41 -

Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)



Set the mode dial to [ ].

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.

☞ To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Page 79

Press the shutter button down half way , and press it

down fully .

• 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

Press down  half way.

Press down  fully.

lights. (➲ Page 39)

• If you shoot a picture, when preview is set to ON (➲ Page 59), a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.

• The viewfinder lamp flashes while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia™.

Memo

• 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.

• The image is not displayed on the LCD monitor while the shutter button is pressed down fully.

- 42 -

Setting the Image Size and Quality

Set the size (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be photographed. Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the remaining amount of space in the SmartMedia™.

Slide the POWER knob to turn on the power. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. 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.

★★FULL (default) ★★★FULL ★FULL★★★HALF★★HALF★HALF

<Quality> [★★★] FINE : Low compression

[H★★] NORMAL : Middle compression

[HH★] BASIC : High compression The more stars there are, the better image quality becomes. Higher quality images, however, take up more memory space, reducing the number of images that can be taken.

<Size> [FULL] 1792 x 1200 pixels, [HALF] 896 x 600 pixels

The FULL setting improves the quality of the image. Higher quality images, however, take up more space, reducing the number of images that can be taken.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 43 -

Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued)

Take the photograph.

For details on how to take photographs ➲ Page 40

☞

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

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 (

• The memory size of the image varies according to the subject.

• The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.

• The settings are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.

Page 65) and quality ( ➲ Page 67).

➲

- 44 -

Zoom Photography

Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots and wide angle shots.

Slide the POWER knob to turn on the power. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Compose the picture using the Zoom key.

• 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.

Press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully. ➲ Page 37

Memo

• The Zoom key setting is automatically canceled by either turning the camera off or by activation of the Auto Power OFF function.

Wide key

Telephoto (zoom) key

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 45 -

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.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

In the Manual Photography mode, press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to nondisplay. ➲ Page 54

Press the T elephoto(zoom) key as far as it can go.

[ZOOM] is displayed in the LCD monitor and the center of the screen is enlarged at twice the original size.

Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.

☞ Using the LCD Monitor ➲ Page 33

Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 37 To cancel digital zoom photography, press the Wide key .

Memo

• The image size is fixed to HALF (896 x 600 pixels) in the Digital Zoom Photography mode. However, in the MULTI mode, you can take pictures even at FULL (1792 x 1200 pixels). (➲ Page 52)

• Digital zoom photography is automatically canceled by either turning the camera off or by activation of the Auto Power OFF function.

- 46 -

Close-up Photography (Macro Photography)

The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 8 cm at wide to 40 cm. In the macro photography mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON. Take the photograph while viewing the LCD monitor.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Press the button to set to the macro mode.

[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the arrow directs to the Macro icon. In the Manual Photography mode, [ ] is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the manual setup screen is displayed. Press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to non-display. ➲ Page 54

Pressing the button displays the available Self-timer and Macro modes in order.

[ ] Self-timer ➔ [ ] Macro ➔ [ ] Self-timer & Macro ➔ Off

Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.

Using the LCD Monitor ➲ Page 33

☞

Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 37 To cancel macro photography, press the button until off.

Memo

• Macro photography is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.

• Only the [ ] Suppressed Flash and [ ] Forced Flash modes can be set for flash photography.

• The settings are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 47 -

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 59

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Press the button to set to the self-timer mode.

[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. In the Manual Photography mode, [ ] is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the manual setup screen is displayed. Press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to non-display. ➲ Page 54 Pressing the button displays the available Self-timer and Macro modes in order.

[ ] Self-timer ➔ [ ] Macro ➔ [ ] Self-timer & Macro ➔ Off

Compose the picture.

Press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully. ➲ Page 37

The self-timer lamp flashes after lighting in red. The photograph is then taken after the preset time (two or ten seconds). When photographs are taken using the LCD monitor, the count down is displayed. To cancel photography midway, press the button. After you have set the self-timer, the setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is activated. The setting is canceled when you execute the self-timer photography, remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.

- 48 -



Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography)

In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be fired. The effective firing distance of the flash is approximately 1.3 ft (0.4 m) to 8.2 ft (2.5 m).

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Press the flash button to set to the desired mode while

viewing the image on the LCD monitor or the status display.

The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display. In the Manual Photography mode, the icon for the mode that you selected is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the manual setup screen is displayed. Press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to nondisplay. ➲ Page 54 Pressing the flash button displays the available flash modes in order.

[ ] Auto ➔ [ ] Red-Eye Reduction ➔ [ ] Forced Flash ➔ [ ] Suppressed Flash ➔ [ ]Slow Sync

➔

Compose the picture. Press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully .

Press down  half way.

Press down  fully.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 49 -

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,

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

the flash does not fire).

[ ] Red-Eye Reduction

Use this mode to avoid the red-eye effect (➲ Additional Information, Glossary (Page 101) when photographing people in low-light conditions. The flash emits a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then flashes again to take the actual picture. Red-eye is reduced more effectively if the camera is pointed at the line of sight of the subject at as close a distance as possible.

[ ] For ced Flash

In this mode, the flash always fires. Use the Forced Flash mode to shoot pictures in artificial light (backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc.). The flash also fires during macro photography.

[ ] Suppressed Flash

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.

[ ] Slow Sync

The flash is fired at a slower shutter speed.

Additional

Information

- 50 -

Photography Using the Flash (Flash photography) (continued)

Memo

• If you take a photograph in the [ ] Slow Sync 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 lights and the slow shutter speed

] is displayed in the LCD monitor.) We recommend using a tripod to prevent blurred image caused by

mark [ shaking.

• Using the flash during multi photography and bulb photography is not possible.

• The flash setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.

• The settings are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.

• It may take a few seconds to charge the flash. Photography by using the flash is not possible while the charging is in progress. So wait until the charging is completed.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 51 -

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.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the REC. mode to [MUL TI].

1. Press the (MENU) button.

2. Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.

3. Use the or buttons to select [MULTI] and press the ENTER button.

4. Press the ENTER button. ☞ For details on the REC. mode, ➲ Page 58. [ ] is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display. In the Manual Photography mode, [ ] is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the manual setup screen is displayed. Press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to non-display. ➲ Page 54

Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way , and press it down fully. Page 37

The shutter is opened and closed 16 times.

Memo

• The photography interval changes according to the photographic conditions.

• Flash photography is not possible.

• The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.

• The settings are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.

- 52 -

➲

Long Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography)

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 mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the REC. mode to [BULB].

1. Press the (MENU) button.

2. Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button.

3. Use the or buttons to select [BULB] and press the ENTER button.

4. Press the ENTER button. For details on the REC. mode ➲ Page 58

☞

[ ] and [ ] are displayed in the LCD monitor and the arrow directs to their icons. In the Manual Photography mode, [ ] and [ ] are not displayed on the LCD monitor when the manual setup screen is displayed. Press the ENTER button to set the manual setup screen to non-display. ➲ Page 54

Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. Page 37

The camera takes the picture at the set exposure time. During the exposure, the viewfinder lamp flashes. It takes about twice the set time to complete taking the photograph due to processing of the captured image. ☞ Changing the exposure time ➲ Page 59

Memo

• Flash photography is not possible.

• The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power OFF function is activated.

• The settings are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.

Getting Ready

Photography

Erasing Images

➲

Applications

Information

Basic

Playing Back/

Other

Additional

- 53 -

Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)

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

Getting Ready

• 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.

• The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power off function is activated.

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The manual setup screen is displayed. Display or non-display of the manual setup screen is toggled at each press of the ENTER button. ☞ If the LCD monitor is difficult to view ➲ Page 85

Press the or buttons to select the setting item and

or buttons to select the set value.

the

☞ [W.B.] White balance ➲ Page 55

[E.V.] Exposure compensation ➲ Page 56

- 54 -

Set values

W.B.

AUTO

Setting items

E.V.

+0.3

0.3

Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued)

Press the ENTER button.

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

The camera takes the picture.

Memo

• Photography is also possible with the manual setup screen displayed.

W.B. (White Balance)

☞ White Balance ➲ Additional Information, Glossary (Page 101) 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. This setting does not function when the flash is used to take photographs.

[AUTO] : Automatic adjustment (default) [ ] : Photography outdoors [ ] : Photography in cool white fluorescent light [ ] : Photography in standard fluorescent light [ ] : Photography in incandescent light

Getting Ready

➲

Photography

Erasing Images

Applications

Information

Basic

Playing Back/

Other

Additional

- 55 -

Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography) (continued)

E.V. (Exposure Compensation)

☞ E.V. (Exposure Compensation) ➲ Additional Information, Glossary (Page 101) This setting allows you to lighten or darken the entire screen. Use this setting when the optimum

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when there is a lot of contrast between the subject and the background or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the screen. Increasing E.V. lightens the screen, while decreasing E.V. darkens the screen.

[+1.5/+1.2/+0.9/+0.6/+0.3/0 (default)/–0.3/–0.6/–0.9/–1.2/–1.5] The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large E.V. value is set in dark photographic

conditions. Also, the brightness of moving images before they are photographed sometimes does not change if the subject itself is dark. In this case, press the shutter button, and check the brightness in the preview image (photographed image). (preview photography ➲ Page 59)

Effective Subjects and Set V alues

● 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) (–0.6)

• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage (–0.6)

Additional

Information

- 56 -



Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU)

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.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Press the (MENU) button.

The REC MENU is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select the desired setting item and press the [

The tab menu is displayed. The image before the photograph is taken is displayed on the LCD monitor when selecting [LCD]. ☞ REC. MODE ➲ Page 58

PREVIEW ➲ Page 59 ISO ➲ Page 59 BULB ➲ Page 59 SELF TIMER ➲ Page 59 DISPLAY ➲ Page 60 LCD ➲ Page 60

] button.

1 Setting item

Use the or buttons to select the desired setting from the tab menu, and press the ENTER button.

This saves the settings, and returns the display to the REC MENU.

- 57 -

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

2 Tab menu

Information

Additional

Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)

To quit the REC MENU, press the ENTER button.

The camera is now ready to take photographs.

REC. MODE

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Select from the following photography modes: [1SHOT] : Regular photography, one shot at a time (default)

[MULTI] : Continuously taking 16 photographs as a single image [BULB] : Taking photographs at a longer exposure time

➲ “Taking Photographs (page 40)” ➲ “Multi Image Photography (page 52)” ➲ “Long Exposure Photography (page 53)”

Photography Mode and Functions

You can combine photography modes and the various functions for extra flexibility. The following table shows the possible combinations of photography mode functions:

Photography

Mode

Macro

1SHOT

MULTI

BULB

Self-timer O O O

O O O

Digital zoom

O O O

Flash

O X X

O: Possible X: Not possible

Additional

Information

- 58 -

Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)

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.

[ISO100] : Equivalent to color ISO100 (default) [ISO200] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200 [ISO400] : High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400 [B&W] : Black and white

BULB

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

SELF TIMER

Sets the delay time for when the photograph is taken after the shutter button is pressed during self-timer photography (➲ Page 48).

[10SEC]: Picture taken after a 10-second delay (default) [2SEC]: Picture taken after a 2-second delay

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 59 -

Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)

DISPLA Y

Sets the on-screen display status in REC. MODE and PLAY MODE.

[OFF] : Both the LCD monitor and the on-screen display are turned off.

Getting Ready

LCD

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

[ON] : Only the LCD monitor is turned on. [ALL] : Both the LCD monitor and the on-screen display.

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image to be recorded.

[-5] to [+5]

☞ To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Page 85

Additional

Information

- 60 -

Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)

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 85

☞

Changing the LCD monitor display ➲ Page 78

Press the or buttons to move forward and r everse.

Frame reverse/ Frame forward

Holding down the or buttons moves forward or reverse continuously one frame at a time.

Memo

•Pressing the button at the last image displays the first image, and pressing the button at the first image displays the last image.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 61 -

Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)

Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 3 times actual size. Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back one image at a time.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Getting Ready

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Use the or buttons to select the frame you want to enlarge.

You can also select the image by the same operation as for thumbnail playback (➲ Page 63).

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Enlarge the image by using the Zoom key.

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. The white frame indicates the entire image, while the green frame shows the location of the currently enlarged area.

Use the , , or buttons to select the area to enlarge.

Adjust the display area to enlarge while viewing the white and green frames.

Entire image

To return to the regular display, press the ENTER button.

Memo

• Not support Zoom Playback function on TV.

• The Zoom Playback function is automatically canceled by either turning the camera off or by activation of the Auto Power OFF function.

- 62 -

Current position of enlargement

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 [ ].

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the ENTER button.

Nine images are displayed simultaneously.

Use the , , or buttons to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size.

The cursor lies on top of the image surrounded by a frame. Pressing the buttons continuously moves the cursor continuously.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected image is displayed at its regular size.

Memo

•

The Thumbnail Display of the Auto Power OFF function.

function is automatically canceled by either turning the camera o or by activation

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 63 -

Auto Playback (Slideshow)

Automatically play back one image at a time in order.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Press the (MENU) button.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select [SLIDE] and press the

The slideshow begins and [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. The next image is displayed every three seconds.

button.

To quit the slideshow, press the ENTER button.

The slideshow is repeated until the ENTER button is pressed. The LCD monitor displays the image when the ENTER button is pressed.

Memo

• The Auto Power OFF function does not operate during automatic playback.

➡

- 64 -

Reducing the Image Size (Resize)

Changes the size of FULL size (1792 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (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. Resizing 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.

The following images cannot be resized:

• HALF size images

• Images taken with another camera

•Protected images (➲ Page 75)

• Images cannot also be resized when the SmartMedia™ is write-protected.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the (MENU) button.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

Memo

• Only FULL size (1792 x 1200 pixels) images can be reduced. Further reduction of HALF size (896 x 600 pixels) images is not possible.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 65 -

Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued)

Use the or buttons to select [RESIZE] and press the

button.

The RESIZE menu is displayed.

Getting Ready

If there are no images that can be resized, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU.

➡

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Use the or buttons to select the image and pr ess the

RESIZE

ENTER button.

This fixes the image to be displayed, and [ ] is displayed under the image. To cancel the selection, press the ENTER button again. If you want to resize two or more images, repeat the procedure for each image.

CANCEL

EXEC

Use the 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]. When resizing ends, the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. To quit the PLAY MENU, press the ENTER button.

- 66 -

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.

The following images cannot be compressed:

•[★] (BASIC) image quality images

• Images taken with another camera

•Protected images (➲ Page 75)

• Images cannot also be compressed when the SmartMedia™ is write-protected.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the (MENU) button.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

Memo

• Compression of images can be accomplished only in the following order: ★★★(FINE) ➔ ★★(NORMAL) ➔ ★(BASIC). The reverse is not possible.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 67 -

Compressing Images (Quality) (continued)

Use the or buttons to select [QUALITY], and

Getting Ready

press the

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.

button.

➡

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

The current compression ratio (quality) is displayed under the image.

Each press of the ENTER button changes the number of stars as follows:

[★★★]: FINE [★★]: NORMAL

[★]: BASIC ☞ Details of quality setting ➲ Page 43 If you want to compress two or more images, repeat the procedure for each image.

Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.

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 ENTER button.

- 68 -

QUALITY

CANCEL

EXEC

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.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select [FOLDER], and press the

button.

The names of the folders in the currently loaded SmartMedia™ are displayed.

➡

Use the or buttons to select the folder to be displayed, and press the ENTER button.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 69 -

Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued)

About Folder Names

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

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

When there are two or more folders, the playback folder default is the one whose folder number is larger.

Memo

• When you use SmartMedia™ on your PC, a folder [xxxTOSHI] is created.

Additional

Information

- 70 -

Erasing Images (Erase Frame)

Erases one image at a time. Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 75) or the SmartMedia™ is writeprotected (➲ Page 31).

Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].

When [ ] is selected, the last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

When [ ] is selected, use the or buttons to select the image to be erased.

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the last image is selected.

Press the erase button.

[FRAME] or [LAST] is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.

Use the or buttons to select [YES], and press the ENTER button.

This erases the image and returns to the previous mode. To cancel erasing of image data, select [NO], and press the ENTER button.

ERASE

YES

100

0004

FRAME

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 71 -

Erasing Images (Erase Frame)

To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2.

Memo

• When [ PROTECT ] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection (➲ Page 77).

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

• If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number.

Additional

Information

- 72 -

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 69). Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 75) or when the SmartMedia™ is write-protected (➲ Page 31).

Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].

When [ ] is selected, the last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Hold down the erase button for two seconds.

The ERASE menu is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select [ALL] .

Make sure that [ALL] at the bottom center of the image is displayed in yellow.

Use the or buttons to select [YES] the ENTER button.

This erases the images and returns to the previous mode. To cancel erasing of image data, select [NO], and press the ENTER button. When [ ] is selected, [ NO IMAGE] is displayed after the images are erased (unless the SmartMedia™ contains protected images).

Memo

• The folder is not erased even if you execute ERASE ALL. PDR-M25 does not display the folder not containing any image.

•To erase the images in another folder, specify the folder by [FOLDER] and then erase the images. (➲ Page 71)

, and press

ERASE

FRAME

YES

ALL

- 73 -

100

0004

FORMAT

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional



Formatting the SmartMedia™

Formatting erases all images currently recorded on the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. Protected images (➲ Page 75) are also erased. SmartMedia™ cannot be formatted if it is write-protected (➲ Page 31).

IMPORTANT

Getting Ready

• The SmartMedia™ must be formatted on the camera before use.

Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].

When [ ] is selected, the last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Hold down the erase button for two seconds.

The ERASE menu is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select [FORMA T]

Make sure that [FORMAT] is displayed in yellow at the bottom right of the screen.

Use the or buttons to select [YES] 2, and press the ENTER button.

To cancel formatting, select [NO], and press the ENTER button.

To reset the image number, use the or buttons to select [YES], and press the ENTER button.

To cancel resetting of image numbers, select [NO], and press the ENTER button.

- 74 -

ERASE

FRAME

YES

ALL

100

0004

FORMAT

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 31).

Protecting an Image

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the (MENU) button.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select [PROTECT] and pr ess

button.

the

The PROTECT menu is displayed.

➡

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 75 -

Protecting Images (continued)

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Use the or buttons to select the desired image to protect, and press the ENTER button.

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.

PROTECT

CANCEL

EXEC

Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.

To quit write-protection, select [CANCEL]. When write-protection ends, the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. To quit the PLAY MENU, press the ENTER button.

Memo

• When the PROTECT setup screen is displayed again, [ ] is displayed under protected images.

•To cancel write-protection for an image, write-protection is simultaneously canceled if set at step 4.

- 76 -

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.

Use the or buttons to select [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.

To quit write-protection, select [CANCEL]. When write-protection ends, the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. To quit the PLAY MENU, press the ENTER button.

Memo

•To protect an image again, write-protection is simultaneously carried out if set at step 2.

PROTECT

CANCEL

EXEC

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 77 -

Changing the Display Setting in Playback Mode

This setting allows you to switch the on-screen display.

Set the mode dial to [ ]

Getting Ready

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the (MENU) button.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Use the or buttons to select [DISPLA Y] and press

the ENTER button.

The DISPLAY menu is displayed.

[OFF] : Only the LCD monitor is turned on.

(To display the image only.)

[ON] : Both the LCD monitor and the on-screen display (Simplified) are turned on.

(To display the folder No. and image No.)

[ALL] : Both the LCD monitor and the on-screen display (Detailed) are turned on.

(To display the full on-screen display.)

- 78 -

Changing the LCD Setting in Playback Mode

This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image to be recorded.

[-5] to [+5]

To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (➲ Page 85)

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 79 -

Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode)

This feature allows you to set up the environment for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. This is called “setup”. The following items can be changed in the mode:

LANGUAGE/SOUND/TIME/AUTO-OFF/TV/IMAGE No./DEFAULT

Getting Ready

The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The SET-UP menu appears.

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Use the or buttons to select the item you want to set.

☞ LANGUAGE ➲ Page 81

SOUND ➲ Page 81 TIME ➲ Page 82 AUTO-OFF ➲ Page 82 TV ➲ Page 83 IMAGE No. ➲ Page 83 DEFAULT ➲ Page 84

- 80 -

SET UP LANGUAGE

SOUND TIME AUTO OFF TV

Setting item

IMAGE No. DEFAULT

English

ON SET 1MIN NTSC SET SET

Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued)

Press the button.

The tab menu is displayed. ☞ How to set the time ➲ Page 81

Use the or buttons to change the setting in the tab menu, and press the ENTER button.

To cancel changing of settings, press the button.

To quit the SET -UP menu, change the mode dial setting.

LANGUAGE

Sets the display language for menus displayed on the LCD monitor. [English] (default) : English [Deutsch] : German [Français] : French [Español] : Spanish [ ] : Japanese

SOUND

Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone. [ON] (default) : Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation. [OFF] : Does not sound the beep tone in any state.

SET UP LANGUAGE

SOUND TIME AUTO OFF TV IMAGE No. DEFAULT

English

Deutsch Français Español

SET

Getting Ready

Tab menu

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 81 -

Basic

200101 10

005512

CANCELSET

TIME

Playing Back/

Other

Additional

Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued)

TIME

Sets the date and time. Seconds cannot be set.

Getting Ready

Using the or buttons to select the item you want to

or buttons to set the value for each

- 82 -

Photography

Erasing Images

AUTO-OFF

Applications

Information

set, and use the item.

Pressing the button advances the selection in the following order:

Month ➔ Day ➔ Year ➔ Hour ➔ Minute ➔ SET ➔ CANCEL

Select [SET] and press the ENTER button.

To quit setting, select [CANCEL].

If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (default: about one minute), power consumption is set to its minimum state (power almost turned off) to prevent battery wear. This is called the Auto Power OFF mode. This setting allows you to set the time until the camera is set to the Auto Power OFF mode. This function is not activated during automatic playback (➲ Page 64) or when transferring images into computers. To return to the normal state from the Auto Power OFF mode, either change the mode dial or press the shutter down fully (➲ Page 37). [1 MIN] (default) [2 MIN] [3 MIN]

Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued)

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.

About Image Numbers and Folder Numbers

• When the image number is reset, a number starting from 0001 is assigned to an empty folder having the smallest number of the SmartMedia™ that is inserted. The folder number varies according to the state of the inserted SmartMedia™. To also reset the folder number, format the SmartMedia™ first and reset the image number.

•A consecutive number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number regardless of whether or not only one image or all images were erased.

• The largest image number is 9999. When this number is reached, a new folder is created, and the image number is assigned starting from 0001. ☞ Selecting the FOLDER ➲ Page 69

• The largest folder number is 999. When the folder number reaches 999, format the SmartMedia™.

• When you use SmartMedia™ that was used for taking photographs on another camera, or swap between two or more SmartMedia™, the data held by this camera is given priority as the image number. The folder number is assigned according to the state of your camera or the SmartMedia™.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 83 -

Basic Photographic Settings (SET-UP mode) (continued)

DEF AULT

Sets whether or not to return the settings (except TIME, LANGUAGE, TV (video output format) and the LCD monitor brightness) to their defaults.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

[CANCEL] : Does not return settings to their defaults. [OK] : Returns settings to their defaults.

Additional

Information

- 84 -

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

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.

Use the or buttons to select [LCD] and press the button.

The image and the LCD menu are displayed.

Use the or buttons to adjust the brightness.

Press the button to darken (–) the LCD monitor, or the button to lighten (+) the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor can be adjusted within the range [–5] to [+5]. (Default is 0.)

LCD

Press the ENTER button.

This returns the camera to the previous mode.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 85 -

Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV

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

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

• 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.

Connect the plug of the video cable (provided) to the VIDEO terminal on the camera.

Connect the video cable plug to the VIDEO IN terminal on the TV.

Additional

Information

- 86 -

Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued)

Take photographs or play them back.

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 61

Memo

• Nothing is displayed on the TV when the LCD monitor is set to OFF by turning the on-screen display off. (To turn off the LCD monitor, switch the mode dial to REC

button. Use the buttons to select OFF, and press the ENTER button.

• Live images (moving image before photography) are less clear than playback images. (This is because they are displayed at a lower resolution.)

or buttons to select [DISPLAY] and press the button. Use the or

/PLAY mode. Press the (MENU)

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 87 -

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 92) To transfer images to a PC, software and USB driver must be installed. For details, refer to the Software Manual and the User’s Guides for your PC.

Getting Ready

Using SmartMedia™ on a PC

• Format the SmartMedia™ only on your camera.

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

- 88 -

Installing the USB Driver

For Windows 98 Only

Install this driver when the USB cable (provided) is used. The USB driver provided on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver for use in Windows 2000/ME is not necessary.

Insert the CD-ROM supplied with this software package into the CD drive.

The screen for selecting the display language appears.

Click "English".

Click "Install Driver".

Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the setup. After the USB driver installation is complete, restart the computer.

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 89 -

Installing the USB Driver (continued)

For MAC OS 9.0 or higher

PDR-M25 conforms with USB Mass Storage Class. A mass storage class-compliant USB driver is already in stalled on the MAC OS 9.0 or higher. The USB driver installation is not needed.

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

- 90 -

Separately Sold Accessories

The following items are also available as separately sold items. ☞ Relationship between your camera and accessories ➲ “Connecting to Other Devices” (page 92) For details on these accessories, refer to the Instruction Manual for the accessory you are using. To purchase above accessories within the United States, please visit our website at http://www.toshiba.com/taisisd/dsc

● AC Adapter PDR-ACM1A (for U.S.A. and Canada) PDR-ACM1E (for European Continent) PDR-ACM1U (for U.K.)

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 91 -

Connecting to Other Devices

PC card adapter

Getting Ready

SmartMedia™ (provided)

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

PDR-M25

Floppy disk adapter

USB cable  (provided)

Video cable  (provided)

AC adapter (sold separately)

Plug socket

Printer

Software application  (CD-ROM) (provided)

TV monitor

- 92 -

Specifications

Camera Body

Model Recording medium Compression system Image file format Number of frames (Approx.) FULL size:

1792 x 1200 pixels

HALF size:

896 x 600 pixels

Conversion rules

IMPORTANT

• The number of images that can be photographed in the table above is only for reference, we do not secure them.

Toshiba Digital Still Camera PDR-M25 SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64/128MB compatible JPEG-compliant Exif Ver.2.1-compliant

Quality

Mode

★★★

FINE

★★

NORMAL

★

BASIC

DCF Ver. 1.0-compliant

Image

Size

FULL HALF FULL HALF FULL HALF

2MB

1 7 3

4MB

7 28 14 55

8MB

7 29 14 58 29

112

16MB

15 60 30

117

225

32MB

121

60 236 121 453

64MB

65 243 122 475 243 907

128MB

131 486 246 951 486

1817

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 93 -

Specifications (continued)

Pickup elements

Sensitivity Lens

Getting Ready

Focal length Viewfinder Auto-focus

Basic

Metering system

Photography

Exposure control Shutter White balance

Focal range

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Self-Timer

Modes

Flash Flash intensity control

Effective range

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Standard Macro

1/2.6" CCD sensor (total pixels: approx. 2.3 million, effective pixels: approx. 2.2 million) Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 3X zoom lens W=F2.9/F6.9, T=F3.02/F6.9 f=6.2 mm – 18.6 mm (equivalent to 38mm - 114mm on a 35mm camera) Real image type zoom finder TTL system AF, focus adjusting range: approximately 3.15 in. (8 cm) at wide to infinity Detection system: Contrast detection system TTL metering by image capture system Program AE (exposure compensation available in Manual mode) 1/1000 to 1 sec. Auto selected Selectable in manual photography mode (outdoors, standard/cool white fluorescent light, incandescent light) Approx. 15.7in. (40 cm) to infinity Approx. 3.15 in. (8cm) to infinity 2 seconds/10 seconds selectable Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Sync Automatic Approx. 1.3 ft. (0.4 m) - 8.2ft. (2.5m)

- 94 -

Specifications (continued)

Date/Time Automatic calendar function LCD monitor (*1)

DC IN terminal

I/O terminal

DIGITAL terminal VIDEO terminal

Power supply

Simultaneously recorded to image data (Exif file format) Automatically adjusted until the year 2037

1.5" TFT(61,600 pixels) DC 5 V USB NTSC or PAL system 4 x AA (Alkaline, Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium) battery (*2) or AC adapter (sold separately)

Operating conditions

Temperature Humidity

Camera dimensions

+41°F (+5°C) to +104°F (+40°C) (during operation)/–4°F (–20°C) to +140°F (+60°C) (during storage) 30 to 80% (during operation) no condensation

4.13 in. (105 mm) (W) x 2.68 in. ( 68 mm) (H) x 2.17 in. (55 mm) (D) (excluding protrusions)

Weight

The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology.

Approx. 8.1 oz (230 g) (excluding accessories, battery and SmartMedia)

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.

SmartMedia™

Type Image memory card for digital cameras (SmartMediaTM) Type of memory NAND flash memory Operating conditions Temperature +32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)

Humidity 80% or less (no condensation)

Dimensions

1-4/9 in. (37 mm) (W) x 3/

in. (0.76 mm) (H) x 1-7/9 in. (45 mm) (D)

100

Accessories Anti-static case (x1), index labels (x2), write-protect stickers

(x4)

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 95 -

Specifications (continued)

AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A) (sold separately)

Power supply AC120V 50/60Hz Rated Input Capacity 18VA Rated Output DC5V 1.5A

Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

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. 6.6 ft (2 m)

AC adapter (PDR-ACM1E) (sold separately)

Power supply AC230V 50Hz Rated Input Capacity 120 mA Rated Output DC5.0V 1.5A Operating temperature 0°C ~ +40°C Storage temperature –10°C ~ +70°C Dimensions 49.5 mm (1.9”) (W) x 66.5 mm (2.6”) (H) x 76 mm (3.0”) (D) Weight Approx. 130 g (4.5 oz) Connector Cable Length Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft)

AC adapter (PDR-ACM1U) (sold separately)

Power supply AC230V 50Hz Rated Input Capacity 120 mA Rated Output DC5.0V 1.5A Operating temperature 0°C ~ +40°C Storage temperature –10°C ~ +70°C Dimensions 49.5 mm (1.9”) (W) x 60.5 mm (2.4”) (H) x 76 mm (3.0”) (D) Weight Approx. 130 g (4.5 oz) Connector Cable Length Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft)

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

- 96 -

Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor

The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.

LCD monitor

NO CARD

CARD FULL

NO IMAGE

UNFORMATED CARD

CARD ERROR

PROTECTED CARD FRAME ERROR

UNMATCHED DATA

FRAME No. FULL PROTECT

FOLDER No. ERROR

IMAGE No. ERROR

Display

Status display

Flashing (photography mode) Nothing displayed (playback mode) Flashing (photography mode) Number of image display 0

––– –––

–––

––– –––

–––

––– –––

–––

Remaining battery power half or less No battery power left No SmartMedia™ is loaded SmartMedia™ is loaded incorrectly

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. The SmartMedia™ format is incorrect. The SmartMedia™ is write-protected. An attempt was made to playback incorrectly recorded data. An attempt was made to playback a frame not recorded on this camera. The frame number has reached 999-9999. An attempt was made to erase a protected image. There already exists a folder with the same number. There already exists an image with the same frame number in the folder.

Meaning

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 97 -

Troubleshooting

First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor (➲ Page 101) and the viewfinder lamp (➲ Page 39). Then check the following items.

No power supply

Getting Ready

Basic

Playing Back/

Other

Additional

The camera turns OFF during operation.

Photography

The battery runs out quickly.

Erasing Images

No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed.

Applications

Information

Problem

The batteries are exhausted.

The AC adapter plug has come out of the power outlet.

The POWER knob is not turned on.

The batteries are exhausted.

You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions.

The terminals are dirty.

The battery has reached its effective life.

No SmartMedia™ is loaded. The SmartMedia™ is loaded

incorrectly. Not enough space on the

SmartMedia™

The SmartMedia™ is writeprotected.

The SmartMedia™ is not formatted. The SmartMedia™ is damaged. The Auto Power OFF function is

activated.

Causes

- 98 -

Replace with new batteries.

Plug the adapter back in.

Turn on the POWER knob.

Replace with new batteries.

Put the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture.

Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

Replace with new batteries.

Load a SmartMedia™. Load the SmartMedia™ correctly.

• Load a new SmartMedia™.

• Erase photographed images or change the size and quality to increase space on the SmartMedia™.

Remove the write-protection or replace with a new SmartMedia™.

Format the SmartMedia™. Load a new SmartMedia™. Either press the shutter button fully down,

or change the mode dial setting.

Remedy

See Page

P.23

P.26

P.32

P.23

–

P.23

P.28 P.28

P.28 P.65 P.67

P.31

P.74 P.28

P.37 P.80

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

I cannot use the flash to take pictures.

The flash will not charge.

Images cannot be played back.

The playback image is too dark even though I used the flash.

The playback image is blurred.

I cannot format the SmartMedia™.

I cannot erase all the frames.

Nothing happens when I use the buttons and switches.

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 camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode.

The batteries are exhausted. No images in selected folder.

The subject is too far away.

The lens is not clean. The image is out of focus.

The SmartMedia™ is write-protected.

The frame is protected. The SmartMedia™ is

write-protected Camera malfunction.

The mode dial is not at the correct position.

The camera is in the Auto Power OFF mode.

Causes

Set the mode dial to the correct setting.

Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode.

Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button.

Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode.

Replace with new batteries. Select a different folder to play back.

Move closer to the subject. (Approx. 1.3ft.(0.4m)-8.2ft.(2.5m))

Clean the lens. Set macro photography to ON or OFF

according to the distance up to the subject. Remove the write-protection.

Remove the write-protection. Remove the write-protection.

Turn the power OFF and remove the batteries once, and try again.

Set the mode dial to the correct setting.

Either press the shutter button fully down, or change the mode dial setting.

Remedy

See Page

P.33

P.49

P.51

P.49

P.23 P.69

P.49

– P.47

P.31

P.77 P.31

–

P.37 P.80

Getting Ready

Photography

Basic

Erasing Images

Playing Back/

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

- 99 -

Troubleshooting (continued)

Nothing is displayed even through the LCD monitor is set to ON.

The set date and time

Getting Ready

disappears.

Basic

Photography

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Problem

The camera is in the PC mode.

Causes

Both the batteries and AC adapter are removed with the power still ON.

- 100 -

Change the camera to the photography or

Remedy

playback mode.

Set the date and time again.

See Page

P.40 P.61

P.82

Toshiba PDR-M25 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual