Toshiba PDR-M4 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

PDR-M4

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M4 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly, read this Instruction Manual carefully before you start using the camera. Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

PDR-M4

In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. of your camera. Model No. PDR-M4 Serial No. Please retain this information for future reference.

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Attention

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For customers in the U.S.A.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M4

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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.

CAUTION

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.

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Attention (continued)

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:

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• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna. Move the computer or the radio or TV. For example, if the computer is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV. Or, move the computer farther away from the radio or TV.

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

• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the computer) are covered.

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Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the computer.

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If these suggestions don’t help, consult your computer dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. Only peripherals (computer input / output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to the computer containing the camera. Operations with non-certified peripherals are likely to result in interference with radio and TV reception.

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TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.

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

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For customers in Canada CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Before Reading This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M4 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

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT 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.

• 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

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information.

About OS Abbreviations

• Windows 98

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

• Windows 95

This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft Windows® 95 operating system.

• Windows NT

This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft Windows® NT Workstation 4.0 operating system.

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Contents

The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M4.

Preface

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

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

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

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

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

■ Features..................................................... 17

■ The Function Map ...................................... 18

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■ Accessories ................................................ 19

■ Names of Parts .......................................... 20

■ Attaching the Wrist Strap ........................... 24

■ Preparing the Battery ................................. 25

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Loading the Battery .........................................25

Removing the Battery......................................27

Charging the Battery ....................................... 27

■ Using the Power Outlet .............................. 29

■ About SmartMedia ..................................... 30

Notes on SmartMedia ..................................... 30

Loading SmartMedia .......................................31

Removing SmartMedia....................................32

Write Protection............................................... 34

■ Turning the Power ON/OFF ....................... 35

Turning the Power ON ....................................35

Turning the Power OFF ................................... 35

■ LCD Monitor Display .................................. 36

In Photography Mode...................................... 36

In Playback mode............................................37

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■ How to Hold Your Camera.......................... 38

■ How to Press the Shutter Button ................ 39

■ About the Color of the Viewfinder LED ...... 40

■ Photography (Auto Photography)............... 41

Using the Viewfinder ....................................... 41

Using the LCD Monitor.................................... 42

■ Setting the Image Size and Quality ............ 44

■ Taking Enlarged Photographs

(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

■ Continuously Taking Photographs

(Burst Photography) ................................... 51

■ Multi Image Photography

(Multi Photography).................................... 54

■ Taking Photographs at a Long Exposure

(Bulb Photography) .................................... 55

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The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M4.

■ Taking Photographs Manually

(Manual Photography)................................ 56

■ Changing the Preset Conditions

(REC MENU).............................................. 61

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■ Playing Back Photographed Images

(Single-Frame Playback)............................ 65

■ Enlarging Photographed Images

(Zoom Playback) ........................................ 66

■ 9-frame Playback

(Multi-Frame Playback) .............................. 67

■ Auto Playback (Slideshow) ........................ 68

■ Playback of Multi Image Pictures ............... 69

■ Reducing the Image Size (Resize)............. 70

■ Compressing Images (Quality)................... 72

■ Copying Images ......................................... 74

■ Selecting the Folder to Play Back .............. 77

■ Erasing Images (Erase Frame) .................. 79

■ Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All).. 81

■ Formatting the SmartMedia........................ 82

■ Protecting Images ...................................... 83

Protecting an Image ........................................83

Removing the Protection................................. 85

Other Applications

■ Basic Photographic Settings

(SET-UP mode).......................................... 86

AUTO-OFF ...................................................... 87

SOUND ........................................................... 88

TIME ................................................................ 88

LANGUAGE .................................................... 88

SCREEN ......................................................... 89

IMAGE number ............................................... 89

DEFAULT ........................................................ 90

■ Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....... 91

■ DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display ...... 92

■ Taking and Playing Back Photographs

on a TV....................................................... 93

■ Transferring Images to a PC ...................... 95

■ Separately Sold Accessories...................... 96

■ Connecting to Other Devices ..................... 98

Additional Information

■ Specifications ............................................. 99

■ Warnings and Messages Displayed

on LCD Monitor ........................................ 103

■ Troubleshooting ....................................... 104

■ Glossary ................................................... 106

■ Customer Support .................................... 107

■ Demo Mode.............................................. 108

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Safety Precautions

Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M4. 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.

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Indication definitions

Graphic symbol definitions

Indication Meaning

This indicates the existence of a

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CAUTION

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

does not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.

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

household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.

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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

or property damage *2.

injury

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.

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 mistaken 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 Toshiba Corporation.

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Safety Precautions (continued)

DANGER DANGER

Do not heat, disassemble or throw the battery into fire or water.

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

Do not hit the battery with a hammer, or tread, drop or subject the battery to strong impact.

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

Use only the optional, recommended battery charger. Do not use any other battery charger.

Charging the battery by any other battery charger might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

Use the battery only for its originally intended purpose.

Using the battery for any other purpose might cause it to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

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Do not carry the battery or store it together with other metallic objects such as a ballpoint pen or necklace.

This might short-circuit the battery’s + and – terminals. This might cause the battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury.

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Safety Precautions (continued)

WARNING

Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the

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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,

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consult the store of purchase.

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

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

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

Continued use in this state might cause fire or

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

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 near the shore.

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 flammable foreign matter inside the camera.

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

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WARNING

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.

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.

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WARNING

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 (120 VAC).

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

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CAUTION CAUTION

If you want to use the camera on an airplane, consult with the airline and follow

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their instructions.

Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due to potential radio interference.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy,

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smoky or dusty places.

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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

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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 well-

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Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

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.

This might cause fire, electric shock or malfunctions.

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

Leaving these attached might cause electric shock.

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

This might cause fire.

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

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

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CAUTION

Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder.

This may cause injury of the eyes.

Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause temporary damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not walk around with the camera swinging from the wrist 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 insert them in their battery covers or 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.

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CAUTION

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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.

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.

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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.

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

• Places subject to humidity, dust and dirt

• Places subject to direct sunlight

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• 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

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● Do not expose the camera to sand.

The PDR-M4 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.

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● 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.

● Using the Camera Overseas

• This camera is designed for the domestic market. So its warranty is limited. If something should go wrong with your camera while you are traveling or should it malfunction, bring it back to your country and consult your store of purchase.

• Do not put your camera in baggage that is checked in at the airport. Depending on how the baggage is handled, the camera may be subject to strong impact, or its internal components may malfunction even if the camera is not superficially damaged.

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Notes On Handling Batteries

The PDR-M4 camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). (This manual simply refers to this battery pack as the “battery”.) Other batteries cannot be used. When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and the

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notes described below. * The battery is not fully charged when you buy your camera. Be sure to charge the battery before you use your

camera.

* Before you use a battery, be sure to remove the electrode cover.

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About Battery Use

• The battery gradually discharges even when not used. Charge the battery one or two days before use.

• To maximize the battery life, switch the camera OFF as often as possible when it is not being used.

• In cold locations, the number of frames that can be taken decreases. Take along a spare fully charged battery. You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture. If you are using a heating pad, do not place the battery directly against the pad.

• Always keep the terminals in a clean state.

• If the battery is used for a long time, the camera body and the battery itself will become warm. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• At normal temperatures, this battery can be recharged for use at least 300 times. If the battery runs out quickly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

When Not Using the Battery For A Long Time

• If the battery is not to be used for a while, store it after there is no power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

• When the battery is to be stored for a long time, fully charge the battery and then use the battery until there is no power left once every year and then store it.

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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)

• When the battery is not in use, be sure to remove it from the camera body or battery charger (sold separately). If the battery is left attached to the camera body or battery charger, a minute current will flow even if the power is turned OFF. This will result in overdischarge and the battery may no longer be useable.

• Store the battery in a cool place with the battery cover attached. We recommend a dry place with a surrounding temperature of +59°F <+15˚C> to +77°F <+25˚C>. Avoid storing the battery in extremely hot or cold places.

Charging the Battery

• When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use.

• The battery can be charged on the camera body using the PDR-ACM1A AC adapter supplied with the PDR-M4 (see page 25). The battery takes about five hours to charge.

• If you use the PDR-CG1 battery charger (sold separately), the battery can be charged in about one hour.

• This rechargeable battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before being charged.

• The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• The battery can be charged at temperatures between +32°F <0°C> and +104°F <+40°C>, but should be charged between +50°F <+10°C> and +86°F <+30°C> to obtain maximum battery performance.

• Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

Caution when disposing a battery

Batteries are attached with this product. When they are empty, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

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Notes On Handling the AC Adapter

Be sure to use only the AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A) provided with your camera. 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

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the notes described below.

• The AC adapter is designed for use only in the U.S.A and Canada. It cannot be used overseas.

• Be sure that you do not allow the AC adapter to contact any other metal object as this might cause a

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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. (➲ Page 88)

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Features

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Photography interval of 1 second

Replay interval of 2 seconds

Startup time of 2 seconds

USB interface compatible

● High definition of 2.14 million pixels

● Extensive photographic functions

• Auto/Flash/Macro/Self-timer

• Burst mode (4 frames in 1 second)

• Multi mode (16 frames displayed continuously)

• Bulb mode for night photography

• Color/Black-and-white photography etc.

● Image size and quality easily

selectable

• Size (1600 x 1200/800 x 600 pixels)

• Quality (FINE/NORMAL/BASIC)

● Status display

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

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● SmartMedia

• Expandable up to 32MB

● Compatibility

• Image recording method compliant with Exif ver2.1 (JPEG)

● Lens cover interlocked with photography

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These figures may vary according to the photography and playback conditions.

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The Function Map

Let’s try using the PDR-M4 while taking a look at the Function Map below.

Read these pages first.

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Let's learn about basic operation.

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Let's enjoy the various photography modes.

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Let's get ready to use the PDR-M4.

(P.19 – 37)

First, let's learn about the basic way of using the PDR-M4.

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You can choose various photography modes on the PDR-M4.

Taking Enlarged Photographs (P.46)

Photography Using the Self-timer (P.48)

Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography) (P.54)

Continuously Taking Photographs (P.51)

Taking Photographs at a Long Exposure (P.55)

Close-up Photography (P.47)

Photography Using the Flash (P.49)

Photography (P.41)

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Let's change 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-M4

Changing the Preset Conditions

Let's play back photographed images.

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

Enlarging Photographed Images

Playback of Multi Image Pictures

9-frame Playback

Auto Playback

You can also do this.

The PDR-M4 also has lots of other features.

Erasing All Images at once

Changing the size of Images

Copying Images to other SmartMedia

Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV

Changing PDR-M4 camera Settings

Protecting Images

Compressing Images

Transferring Images

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(P.44) (P.56) (P.61)

(P.66) (P.67) (P.68) (P.69)

(P.81) (P.83) (P.70) (P.72) (P.74) (P.86) (P.93) (P.95)

Accessories

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

PDR-BT1 lithium-ion battery pack (1)

SmartMedia (8MB, 3.3V) (1)

• Anti-static case (1)

• Labels (2)

• Write-protect stickers (4)

PDR-ACM1A AC adapter (1) Video cable (1)

USB cable Serial cable Adapter cable for

Software application (CD-ROM)

• Instruction Manual (this manual)

• Warranty Card

• Software Manual

Wrist strap (1)

Macintosh

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Names of Parts

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Mode dial

For enlarged view ( P.22)

Shutter button

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Flash control sensor

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Viewfinder window

Flash button Image Quality button

Self-timer button

Status display

( P.23)

Flash

Connection terminal cover

• DIGITAL terminal

• VIDEO terminal

• DC IN 5V terminal

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MENU button

Macro button

LCD monitor

Erase button

DISP button

Viewfinder LED

Viewfinder

Tripod mount

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Function button

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.)

Strap mount

SmartMedia cover

SmartMedia cover release knob

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Mode dial

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Manual mode ( P. 56)

Manually sets white balance, flash intensity, exposure and AF/AE (auto-focus/auto-exposure) position.

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Auto Photography mode ( P. 41)

This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography.

Power OFF ( P. 35)

Switches the power OFF.

SET-UP mode ( P. 86)

Sets basic camera settings (power OFF time, sound, time, display language, screen color, image number, reset).

PC mode ( P. 95)

Transfers images to a PC. For details, refer to the Manual for the Software Application.

Playback mode ( P. 65)

Selects the image playback or protect mode, resize, compression and other settings.

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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. The status display backlight lights for about five seconds in the following instances:

• When the shutter button is pressed

• When one of the self-timer, image quality or flash buttons is pressed

Remaining battery power

Self-timer photography ( P. 48)

Macro photography ( P. 47)

: SmartMedia loaded symbol

Multi photography ( P. 54) Burst photography ( P. 51)

Image size ( P. 44) HALF: 800 x 600 pixel

FULL: 1600 x 1200 pixel

Image quality ( P. 44) ★★★: FINE

★★: NORMAL ★: BASIC

Flash photography ( P. 49) No indication: Auto

: Slow synchro : Forced flash

: Suppressed flash : Red-eye reduction

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Example of counter display

(The display varies according to the mode dial setting.)

Time display (in [ ], [ ] or [ ] mode)

Possible number of shots (in [ ] or [ ] mode)

PC indication (in [ ] mode)

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

This wrist strap is handy for carrying your camera around. To prevent your camera from dropping during photography, pass your wrist through the wrist strap and then firmly grip the camera.

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Pass the end of the wrist strap through the strap mount on the camera.

Pass the wrist strap through the loop and pull.

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Preparing the Battery

This camera uses a lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1). Other batteries cannot be used. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 14.

Loading the Battery

IMPORTANT

• Before you load or remove the battery, be sure to turn the camera OFF. If the battery is loaded or removed with the power ON, the date setting may return to its default or the camera settings may be reset (SET-UP ➲ Page 86, Manual Photography ➲ Page 56).

Remove the battery cover from the battery.

Store the battery cover in a safe place to prevent it from becoming lost.

Slide the battery cover q, and open the battery cover w.

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Preparing the Battery (continued)

Load the battery in the battery compartment making sure that it is loaded in the correct direction as shown in the figure on the right.

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Insert the terminal (metal-colored part) first when loading the battery.

Close the battery cover q, and slide the battery cover w.

Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.

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Preparing the Battery (continued)

Removing the Battery

Remove the battery in the same way as the procedure for “Loading the Battery”.

IMPORTANT

• When removing the battery, take care not to drop it by mistake.

• Store batteries with the electrode cover attached.

Charging the Battery

When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use. The following describes how to charge the battery on the camera body.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Connect the AC adapter to the camera and to the power outlet.

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While the battery is being charged, the viewfinder LED turns red. When the battery is fully charged, the LED turns green. Generally, it takes about five hours to fully charge the battery.

IMPORTANT

• If the viewfinder LED blinks red after eight hours have passed since charging started, the battery is probably malfunctioning. Remove the battery from the camera body and stop charging. Replace the battery with a new one.

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Preparing the Battery (continued)

Battery Wear

When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.

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• When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera for a long time without the battery loaded, set the date (

• The battery can be charged in about one hour if the battery charger (PDR-CG1) (sold separately) is used.

• The following shows the approximate number of images that can be photographed continuously using a fully charged battery in room temperature with the flash used for half of the images. Note, however, that these figures vary according to the operating temperature of the camera and the detail of the image being photographed.

With the LCD monitor on: Approx. 200 images With the LCD monitor off: Approx. 300 images

Status Display

Blinks twice

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Remaining Battery Power

Sufficient battery power Half battery power or less Little battery power left (Power is cut.)

Either recharge, or replace with a new battery. No battery power left (Power does not turn ON.)

Either charge, or replace with a new battery.

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Using the Power Outlet

If you use the AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A, provided with the camera) 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 16.

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, camera settings may be reset (SET-UP Manual Photography

Page 56) or the camera may malfunction.

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

Insert the AC adapter power plug into the power outlet.

When the camera’s power is OFF, the viewfinder LED turns red, and battery charging starts automatically.

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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 (all 3.3 V types)

You can also connect the PC card adapter and floppy disk adapter (➲ Page 97) sold separately to transfer images

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• 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-M4. 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.

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About SmartMedia (continued)

• 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.

• 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.

Loading SmartMedia

Set the mode dial to [ ]. Slide the SmartMedia cover release knob in the

direction of the arrow q to open the cover w.

The cover opens w.

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About SmartMedia (continued)

Gently insert the SmartMedia as far as it can go with the SmartMedia electrodes (metal contacts) facing the rear of the camera.

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Firmly insert the SmartMedia as far as it can go.

Close the SmartMedia cover.

Before you use a new SmartMedia, be sure to format the SmartMedia (➲ Page 82).

IMPORTANT

• Never open the SmartMedia cover or remove the SmartMedia while data is being recorded to the SmartMedia (viewfinder is lit red). This might damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the data on the SmartMedia.

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About SmartMedia (continued)

Slide the SmartMedia cover release knob in the direction of the arrow q to open the cover w.

Push the SmartMedia in as far as it can go, and pull it out with your fingers.

If you push SmartMedia once in as far as it can go, it will protrude slightly. Pull it out with your fingers.

Close the SmartMedia cover.

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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

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• 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.

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Turning the Power ON/OFF

Turning the Power ON

Make sure that the SmartMedia is correctly loaded. (➲ Page 31) Set the mode dial to the desired mode.

In the [ ] or [ ] modes, the lens cover opens. 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”. To return to the normal state, either change the mode dial or press the shutter down half way (➲ Page 39).

About the Auto Power OFF Function ➲ Additional Information, “AUTO-OFF (page 87)”

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Turning the Power OFF

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The power is turned OFF, and the lens cover is closed.

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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, press the DISP button (➲ Page 92). The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF.

In Photography Mode ( [ ] or [ ] )

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Photography mode

No indication: 1 shot

: Burst Photography : Multi Photography

: Bulb Photography

Mode dial setting Handshake mark

P. 50, 103)

(

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Flash photography

No indication: Auto

: Red-eye reduction : Forced flash

: Suppressed flash : Slow synchro

Macro photography

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• 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.

Remaining battery power

NO CARD

ZOOM

99.05.10

Self-timer photography

Zoom photography

Possible number of shots (at currently preset size and quality)

0024

Date (year/month/day)

10:10

Time

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LCD Monitor Display (continued)

In Playback mode ([ ])

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Mode dial setting

Protected image

100

0003

NO IMAGE

Image size

W1600

H1200

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• The image number sometimes differs from the display example if an image recorded on a different camera is played back.

99.05.10

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Folder number Image number

Message (

Date (year/month/day) Time

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How to Hold Your Camera

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

Right

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

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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 pictur e.

Press the shutter button down half way q.

AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) (➲ Additional Information, Glossary) start to function. When AF or AE are locked, the beep tone (➲ Page 88) sounds and the viewfinder LED turns green.

q Press down half way.

w Press down fully.

Press the shutter button down fully w.

The camera takes a picture. The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia.

IMPORTANT

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

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• If the shutter button is pressed all the way down, photographs cannot be taken until AF and AE are locked.

• 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. 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-M4 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism. However, the PDR-M4 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)

- 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 a hair or fur

- Subjects with no solidity, such as smoke or flames

- Subjects viewed through glass

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About the Color of the Viewfinder LED

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

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Color

Green

Red ON

Orange ON

State

Blinking

Meaning

[ ] or [ ] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half down [ ] Standby mode [ ] Charging of battery is completed (with AC adapter connected)

[ ] or [ ] Self-timer in operation [Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia in progress

Photographs can be taken, however do not set the mode dial to [ ]. [ ] Accessing of SmartMedia in progress [ ] Charging of battery in progress (with AC Adapter connected)

• Signal processing in progress after photography

• Charging of flash in progress (Photography is not possible.)

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Viewfinder LED

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.

Using the Viewfinder

Get ready to take the photograph.

Load the battery (➲ Page 25) and the SmartMedia (➲ Page 30) into the camera.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor OFF.

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

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Photography (Auto Photography) (continued)

Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture.

Align the subject with the in the viewfinder.

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

• Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot.

• When preview is set to ON (➲ Page 63), a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.

• The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia.

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Get ready to take the photograph.

Load the battery (➲ Page 25) and the SmartMedia (➲ Page 30) into the camera.

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q Press down half way.

w Press down fully.

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Set the mode dial to [ ].

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

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

• 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 turns green.

• When preview is set to ON (➲ Page 63), a preview image is displayed on screen for about two seconds.

• The viewfinder LED turns red while image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia.

q Press down half way.

w Press down fully.

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• 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.

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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.

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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 : 1/4 (JPEG) compression

[★★★] NORMAL : 1/8 (JPEG) compression [★★★] BASIC : 1/16 (JPEG) compression The more stars there are, the better the image quality becomes. Higher quality images, however, take up more memory space, reducing the number of images that can be taken.

<Size> [FULL] 1600 x 1200 pixel

[HALF] 800 x 600 pixel 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.

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Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued)

Take the photograph.

For details on how to take photographs ➲ Photograph (➲ Page 41)

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• To make the image smaller, it is more effective to reduce the size q and then reduce image quality w.

• After you have taken a photograph, you can change its size (

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

• The compression ratio is given for reference only.

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Taking Enlarged Photographs (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 (equivalent to 80 mm on a 35 mm camera). The LCD monitor automatically turns ON in this mode. Take pictures while viewing the image in the LCD monitor.

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

[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.

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Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39 To cancel zoom photography, press the button.

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• The image size is fixed to 800 x 600 pixel. Note, however, that the size on the LCD monitor does not change.

• The center of the screen is enlarged, so the quality of the image to be recorded becomes proportionately rougher.

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

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Close-up Photography (Macro Photography)

The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 0.33 ft (10 cm) to 1.65 ft (50 cm). This camera cannot focus on subjects within 0.33 ft (10 cm) to 1.65 ft (50 cm) unless in the macro photography mode. Do not use the macro photography mode for subjects outside of this range. 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 macro button.

[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.

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

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Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39 To cancel macro photography, press the macro button again.

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• 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.

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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).

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Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Press the self-timer button.

[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.

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

down fully.

The self-timer LED lights red, and then flashes. 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.

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• Burst photography and multi photography are not possible.

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Photography Using the Flash (Flash Photography)

In the default setting, the flash is automatically set to fire in dark places. No special operation is needed to fire 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 1.65 ft (0.5 m) to 8.20 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.

Pressing the flash button displays the available flash modes in order. The icon for the mode that you selected is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.

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

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Compose the picture. Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 39

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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, the flash does not fire).

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[ ] Red-Eye Reduction

Use this mode to avoid the red-eye effect (➲ Additional Information, Glossary) 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.

[ ] Forced 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 Synchro

The flash is fired while the shutter speed is changed. This flash mode is effective when shooting pictures so that not only the subject but also the background are both clearly reproduced in artificial light (backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc.) or with people against the night as a background scene.

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• If you take a photograph in the [ ] [ ] Slow Synchro 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 handshake warning is displayed. (When the shutter is pressed half way down, the viewfinder LED blinks green and the handshake

] is displayed in the LCD monitor.) We recommend using a tripod to prevent handshake.

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• The flash setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF.

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

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Continuously Taking Photographs (Burst Photography)

In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at the fastest speed of 0.25 second intervals (four images per second). In the burst photography mode, four photographs are taken continuously at FULL (➲ Page 44) size (1600 x 1200 pixel) and 16 photographs are taken continuously at HALF (➲ Page 44) size (800 x 600 pixels). Images are not recorded directly to SmartMedia but are stored temporarily within the buffer memory. After photography is finished, check the images and record the selected ones to SmartMedia.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the photography mode to [BURST].

q Press the MENU button. w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button. e Use the or buttons to select [BURST] and press the ENTER button. r Press the MENU button.

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is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.

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

The shutter opens and closes 4 or 16 times. If you release the shutter button midway, photography is canceled. After photography is finished, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON.

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Continuously Taking Photographs (Burst Photography) (continued)

Press the or buttons to verify the image.

White frames indicating the number of photographs are displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the image with above it is the

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currently displayed image. ( also moves as you move the image to be displayed.) The on-screen display (screen text, etc.) is turned OFF for the time that the DISP button is held down.

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Use the or buttons to select the recording method.

q [SELECT] : This setting is for saving and erasing the selected image.

Press the or button to select the image, and press the ENTER button.

The selected image is indicated by the red frame . Press the EXEC button.

w [ALL SELECT] : This setting is for saving all images.

Press the EXEC button.

All images are selected and indicated, and the white frames turn red . This item cannot be selected if there is not enough space on the SmartMedia.

e [ALL SELECT] : This setting is for erasing all images.

Press the EXEC button.

q to e can be combined regardless of their order to set saving and erasing of images.

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Continuously Taking Photographs (Burst Photography) (continued)

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

The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs.

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• You can also carry out steps 5 and 6 while verifying the image in step 4.

• Even if photography is canceled midway by releasing the shutter button, images already photographed can be saved and erased by the above method.

• Self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible.

• The camera is set to erase all images immediately after photography.

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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 (FULL size: 1600 x 1200 pixels). This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving subjects.

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Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the photography mode to [MULTI].

q Press the MENU button. w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button. e Use the or buttons to select [MULTI] and press the ENTER button. r Press the MENU button.

For details on the photography mode, ➲ Page 62.

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is displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.

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

The shutter is opened and closed 16 times.

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• Though zoom playback is not possible, playback of multi image pictures (➲ Page 69) is possible.

• Self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible.

• Photographs cannot be taken at HALF size. When HALF size is set before you set multi photography, the setting is automatically changed to FULL size. When multi photography is canceled, the setting returns to HALF size.

• The photography interval changes according to the photographic conditions.

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Taking Photographs at a Long Exposure (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 prevent handshake.

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

q Press the MENU button. w Use the or buttons to select [REC.MODE] and press the button. e Use the or buttons to select [BULB] and press the ENTER button. r Press the MENU button.

For details on the photography mode ➲ Page 62

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[ ] and [ ] are displayed in the LCD monitor or the status display.

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

The camera takes the picture at the set exposure time. During the exposure, the viewfinder LED turns orange. It takes about twice the set time to complete taking the photograph due to processing of signals.

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Changing the exposure time ➲ Page 64

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• Flash photography is not possible.

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Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)

You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, exposure compensation, flash intensity and AF/AE area (auto-focus/exposure position) 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.

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• Do not remove or insert the battery or disconnect or connect the AC adapter while the camera is ON. This might return the manual photography settings to their defaults. If this happens, manually set the conditions again.

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Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the ENTER button.

The manual setup screen is displayed.

If the LCD monitor is difficult to view ➲ Page 91

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Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)

Press the or buttons to select the setting item and the

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or buttons to select the set value.

[W.B.] White balance ➲ Page 58 [E.V.] Exposure compensation ➲ Page 58 [FLASH] Flash intensity ➲ Page 59 [AREA] AF/AE area ➲ Page 60

Set values

Setting items

When you have finished the settings, press the ENTER button.

The camera is ready to take photographs.

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

The camera takes the picture.

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• Photography is also possible with the manual setup screen displayed. Note, however, that the size and quality cannot be set, and macro photography, self-timer photography and flash photography are not possible with the manual setup screen displayed.

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Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)

W.B. (White Balance)

White Balance ➲ Additional Information, Glossary

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The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various light that actually enters the lens.

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This setting allows you to set in advance 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 bluish fluorescent light [ ] : Photography in reddish fluorescent light [ ] : Photography in incandescent light

E.V. (Exposure Compensation) ➲ Additional Information, Glossary

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This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire screen. Use this setting when the optimum 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. E.V. can be set in 11 stages. Increasing E.V. lightens the screen, while decreasing E.V. darkens the screen.

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[+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 still image). (preview photography ➲ Page 63)

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Taking Photographs Manually (Manual Photography)

Effective Subjects and Set Values

● 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)

FLASH (Flash intensity)

Use this setting to achieve the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is very small in the picture or when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background, for example, flowers or business cards. Flash can be set in four stages.

[0 (default) /–0.3/–0.6/–0.9]

The optimum brightness sometimes cannot be obtained if the photographic conditions are too dark or the subject is too far away. Also, the brightness of moving images that are displayed on the LCD monitor before they are photographed does not change. In this case, press the shutter button, and check the brightness in the preview screen (photographed still image).

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AREA (AF/AE area)

This setting allows you to set which part of the screen to focus to when the shutter button is pressed half way to activate AF and AE (➲ Page 106).

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[ ] : Center (default) [ ] : Left [ ] : Right [ ] : Up [ ] : Down

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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.

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 q and press the [

The tab menu w is displayed. The image before the photograph is taken is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Photography mode ➲ Page 62

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COLOR ➲ Page 63 BULB ➲ Page 64 LCD ➲ Page 64 PREVIEW ➲ Page 63 SHARPNESS ➲ Page 63 SELF TIMER ➲ Page 64

] button.

q Setting item

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

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

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Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued)

To quit the REC MENU, press the MENU button.

The camera is now ready to take photographs.

Photography Modes

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

[BURST] :Continuous photography (4 images at FULL size, 16 images at HALF size) [MULTI] :Continuously taking 16 photographs as a single image (FULL size only) [BULB] :Taking photographs at a longer exposure time

“Taking Photographs (page 41)”

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“Continuously Taking Photographs (page 51)”

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“Multi Image Photography” (page 54)

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“Taking Photographs at a Long Exposure (page 55)”

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Photography Mode and Functions

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

K : Possible X : Not possible

Photography

Mode

Macro

1SHOT

BURST

MULTI BULB

Self-timer

K K K K

X X

Zoom

K K K K

Flash

X X X

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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. Note, however, that detailed areas are not sharp as the resolution of preview images is low. To check detailed areas and focus, record the image to SmartMedia and check it in the [ ] playback mode ( Page 65). To cancel preview, press the shutter button half way down again.

[OFF] : Do not display preview (default) [ON] : Display preview

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COLOR

Sets the color mode in which the image is to be recorded.

[COLOR]: Color (default) [B&W] : Black and white

SHARPNESS

Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recorded.

[NORM.] : Normal sharpness (default) [SOFT] : Soft effect [HARD] : Hard effect

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BULB

Sets the exposure time when taking pictures in the bulb photography mode (➲ Page 55).

[4SEC] : Opens shutter for about 4 seconds (default)

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[8SEC] : Opens shutter for about 8 seconds

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

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 91

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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 91

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Changing the LCD monitor display ➲ Page 92

Press the or buttons to move forward and reverse.

Frame advance/ Frame reverse

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

Memo

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

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Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)

Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 2.5 times actual size. Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back one image at a time. Images photographed in the multi mode (➲ Page 54) cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature.

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Set the mode dial to [ ].

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 9-frame playback (➲ Page 67).

Press the button.

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.

To quit enlarged display, press the ENTER button.

The screen returns to the regular display.

Memo

• The scale applied during zoom playback is the scale applied when the photograph is taken on this camera. When you play back an image taken on another camera, the scale to be applied may vary.

Entire image Current

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position of enlargement

9-frame Playback (Multi-Frame Playback)

Displays nine images simultaneously on the LCD monitor. This feature is useful for selecting an image to be played back from several others.

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 blinking frame. Pressing the buttons continuously moves the cursor continuously.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected image is displayed at its regular size.

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Auto Playback (Slideshow)

Automatically plays back one image at a time in order.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

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

Memo

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

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Playback of Multi Image Pictures

Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode like an animation.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Use the or button to select the images photographed in the multi

photography mode.

You can also select the image by the same operation as for 9-frame playback (➲ Page 67).

Press the button.

Automatic playback begins.

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Reducing the Image Size (Resize)

Changes the size of FULL size (1600 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (800 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 and saving a photographed image when the SmartMedia has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia so that you can continue taking photographs.

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The following images cannot be resized:

• HALF size images

• images photographed on another camera

• images photographed in the multi photography mode

• protecting images (➲ Page 83)

• 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 (1600 x 1200 pixels) images can be reduced. Further reduction of HALF size (800 x 600 pixels) images is not possible.

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Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued)

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

button.

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

Use the or buttons to select the image and press the 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 the necessary number of images.

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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 MENU button.

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Compressing Images (Quality)

Compresses images to half their size, and overwrites the old size image with the new compressed image. Compressing and saving a photographed image when the SmartMedia has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia so that you can continue taking photographs.

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The following images cannot be compressed:

•[★] (BASIC) image quality images

• images photographed on another camera

• protected images (➲ Page 83)

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

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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.

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Compressing Images (Quality) (continued)

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

The SET-UP 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.

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

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

★★[NORMAL] ★ [BASIC]

Details of compression ratio ➲ Page 44

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If you want to compress two or more images, repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images.

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 MENU button.

button.

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Copying Images

Copies photographed images. This feature is useful when you want to copy an image from one SmartMedia to another.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

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The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the MENU button.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

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

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The COPY menu is displayed.

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Copying Images (continued)

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

This fixes the image to be copied, and [ ] is displayed under the image. To cancel a selection, press the ENTER button again. If you want to copy two or more images, repeat the procedure for the necessary number of images. The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the amount of buffer memory used to store the date of the images which have been selected, and the remaining memory space. The amount of memory space consumed is indicated in green.

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

The screen indicating that the image is being read appears.

Load the SmartMedia for copying the image to.

The message [CHANGE CARD] is displayed.

q Remove the currently loaded SmartMedia. w Load the copy destination SmartMedia.

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

The screen indicating that the image is being copied appears. To quit copying, select [CANCEL]. If the SmartMedia has insufficient memory space, [LACK CAPACITY] appears on the screen. Replace

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the SmartMedia with another one.

When copying is completed, the above screen is displayed. When this screen is displayed, you can swap the SmartMedia with the original SmartMedia. The camera need not be turned OFF for this operation.

IMPORTANT

• Do not remove the SmartMedia or turn the camera OFF while images are being copied. This might damage the SmartMedia.

Press the ENTER button.

The screen returns to the PLAY MENU. To quit the PLAY MENU, press the MENU button.

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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 appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the MENU button.

The PLAY MENU is displayed.

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

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

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

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Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued)

About Folder Names

When a SmartMedia is formatted on this camera, the folder [100TOSHI] is automatically created. The data of the photographed images is recorded to this folder and cannot be changed. When the image numbers reaches 9999, a new folder [101TOSHI] is automatically created.

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When there are two or more [xxxTOSHI] folders, the playback folder default is the folder assigned the larger(est) “xxx” value.

When a SmartMedia that is formatted or that is used for taking photographs on another camera is used on this camera, the folder [xxxTOSHI] is created, and the data of the photographed images is recorded to this folder.

[XXXTOSHI]

Indicates that the folder is used on this camera. The largest number is automatically assigned according to the status of the existing folders.

To view images photographed on this camera, select [xxxTOSHI].

Memo

• To play back images photographed by another camera, select the desired [xxxAAAA] folder.

The folder [xxxAAAA] is created for each camera.

• Images currently recorded to these folders can only be played back.

• Sometimes the size of the image prevents it from being played back.

• Images cannot be played back unless the file name and folder name are set correctly.

Same as above

Varies according to camera brand

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Erasing Images (Erase Frame)

Erases images one image at a time. Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 83) or the SmartMedia is writeprotected (➲ Page 34).

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

When [ ] is selected, the final image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the final 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 [EXEC], and press the ENTER button.

This erases the image and returns to the previous mode. To cancel erasing of image data, select [CANCEL].

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Erasing Images (Erase Frame)

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

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• When [ PROTECT!!!] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection (➲ Page 83).

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

• Images can also be erased in the 9-frame playback (multi playback) mode. In this case, the camera enters the single frame playback (frame playback) mode, and enters the 9-frame playback mode after the image is erased.

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Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All)

Erases all images within the currently selected folder. For details on folders, see “Specifying the Folder to Play Back” ➲ Page 78). Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected (➲ Page 83) or when the SmartMedia is write-protected (➲ Page 34).

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

When [ ] is selected, the final image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Hold down the erase button for two seconds.

The ERASE menu is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select [ALL] q.

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

Use the or buttons to select [EXEC] w, and

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press the ENTER button.

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

Memo

• Even if the images in a folder are erased, the folder itself cannot be erased. To erase the folder, the SmartMedia must be formatted (

• To erase the images in another folder, specify the folder by [FOLDER] and then erase the images. ( Page 77)

Page 82).

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Formatting the SmartMedia

Formatting erases all images currently recorded on the SmartMedia loaded on your camera. Protected images ( Page 83) are also erased. SmartMedia cannot be formatted if it is write-protected (➲ Page 34).

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

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

When [ ] is selected, the final image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Hold down the erase button for two seconds.

The ERASE menu is displayed.

Use the or buttons to select [FORMAT] q.

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

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

To cancel formatting, select [CANCEL].

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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” (

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.

Page 34).

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Protecting Images (continued)

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

The PROTECT menu is displayed.

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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 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 MENU 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.

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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.

Carry out step 5 in “Protecting An Image”.

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

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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 set in the SET-UP mode:

AUTO-OFF/SOUND/LANGUAGE/TIME/SCREEN/IMAGE number/DEFAULT

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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.

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Use the or buttons to select the item you want to

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

Press the button.

The tab menu is displayed.

How to set the time ➲ Page 88

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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.

AUTO-OFF

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 68) or in the [ ] PC mode. To return to the normal state from the Auto Power OFF mode, either change the mode dial or press the shutter down half way for at least two seconds (➲ Page 39).

[1 MIN] (default) [2 MIN] [3 MIN]

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

SOUND

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

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[OFF] : Does no sound the beep tone in any state.

Sets the date and time. Seconds cannot be set.

Using the or buttons to select the item you want to set, and use the

buttons to set the value for each item.

Pressing the button advances the selection in the following order:

Year ➔ Month ➔ Day ➔ Hour ➔ Minute ➔ Setting ➔ Cancel

➔

Select [SET] and press the ENTER button.

To quit setting, select the [CANCEL] button.

Sets the display language for menus displayed on the LCD monitor. Descriptions in this manual are for when [English] is selected.

[ENG.] (default) : English [JPN] : Japanese

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SCREEN

Sets the display color for the REC MENU, PLAY MENU and SET UP menu.

[WHITE] (default) : Blue and white [GREEN] : Orange and green

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IMAGE number

Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs.

[CANCEL] : Does not reset the image number. [DEFAULT] : Reset the image number.

When the image number is reset, a number starting from 0001 is assigned to an empty folder having the smallest number on 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

About Image Numbers and Folder Numbers

• A running 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. A folder is assigned as a running number in the same way.

• 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 77

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• 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.

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DEFAULT

Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SET UP menu to their defaults. [CANCEL] : Does not return settings to their defaults.

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[OK] : Returns settings to their defaults.

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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.)

Press the ENTER button.

This returns the camera to the previous mode.

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DISP Button and LCD Monitor Display

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By pressing the DISP button, the LCD monitor and the on-screen display can be turned on and off. ( LCD monitor display ➲ Page 36)

Live image

(image before photography)

On-screen display/image details

(letters and icons are displayed)

OFF

(monitor is blank)

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99.05.10

AM 10:10

Each press of the DISP button switches the display in the following order (* indicates default):

[ ]

Live image

On-screen display

Live image

On-screen details display

Playback image

On-screen display

Live image only

Live image

Playback image

Image details

Playback image only

(Note) Monitor is blank during [ ] PC mode.

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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

• 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.

Memo

• You can connect your camera only to TVs using the NTSC system (e.g. in USA, Canada and Japan). TVs under other systems cannot operate properly.

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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 41

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How to play back images ➲ Page 65

Memo

• Nothing is displayed on the TV when the LCD monitor is set to OFF by the DISP button.

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

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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, PDR-FLP2). (➲ Page 96) To transfer images to a PC, software must be installed and special cables connected.

For details, refer to the User’s Guides for your PC and the Software Manual.

Using SmartMedia on a PC

• When you use SmartMedia, do not change or erase folders or file names (image data) on the SmartMedia. Doing so might prevent the SmartMedia from being used on the camera.

• Format the SmartMedia only on your camera.

• To edit image data, copy the image data to hard disk on the PC, and edit the copied image data.

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Separately Sold Accessories

The following items are also available as separately sold items.

Relationship between your camera and accessories ➲ Connecting to Other Devices (page 98)”

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For details on these accessories, refer to the Instruction Manual for the accessory you are using. (information current as of June 1999)

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● SmartMedia (3.3 V)

8MB(PDR-NSM8)/16MB (PDR-SM16)/32MB (PDR-SM32)

● Lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1)

● Battery charger (PDR-CG1)

This charger is connected to a household power outlet and charges the lithium-ion battery pack (PDR-BT1) in a short time (approx. one hour).

● Soft case (PDR-CM4)

This case is for carrying and storing your camera.

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● Floppy Disk Adapter PDR-FLP2 (FlashPath)

This adapter allows SmartMedia to be used as 3.5" floppy disk. This adapter is inserted into the floppy disk drive on your PC, allowing images recorded on the SmartMedia to be transferred to the PC. An OS (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT4.0 IBM PC/AT compatible machine) compatible with the floppy disk adapter PDR-FLP2 is needed to use this adapter.

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Connecting to Other Devices

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PDR-M4

Floppy disk adapter

Interface cable (provided)

AC adapter (provided)

Plug socket

Printer

Software application (CD-ROM) (provided)

Video cable (provided)

TV monitor

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