Toshiba PDR-M81 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

PDR-M81

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

To ensure that you use the Toshiba PDR-M81 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-M81

In the space provided below, please record the model and Serial No. of your camera. Model No. PDR-M81 Serial No. Please retain this information for future reference.

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Attention

For customers in the U.S.A.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA PDR-M81

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 subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

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

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

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

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CAUTION

If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your camera may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera.

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TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.

Imaging Systems Division

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9740 Irvine Boulevard,

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Irvine, California 92618-1697 Phone Number: (800)288-1354

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For customers in Canada

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CAUTION

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

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Before Reading This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba PDR-M81 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 and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the USA and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

• SmartMedia

• Other companies or product names are trademarks

is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

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.

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or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

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The Function Map

There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-M81, by using the settings provided by the camera itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your particular photographic requirements. In addition to photographic functions, the PDR-M81 is provided with other handy functions. We suggest that you

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look at the function map below before you start using the PDR-M81.

Read these pages first.

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Let’s get ready to use the PDR-M81.

Let’s learn about basic operation.

• Turning the Power ON (P. 38)

• Photography (P. 41)

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Playing Back Photographed Images (P. 80)

• Erasing Images (P. 87)

(P.19 to P. 38)

STEP1 – Taking photographs. (P. 41) STEP2 –

• The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings. (P. 47, P. 49)

• Taking Portrait Shots (P. 47, P. 49)

• Taking Landscape Shots (P. 47, P. 49)

• Taking Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 50)

• Taking Shots of Portraits at Night (P. 47, P. 50) Taking Continuous Shots of Moving Objects (P. 47, P. 51)

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STEP3 – Utilizing the various photography modes.

• Zoom Photography (P. 52)

• Focus Photography (P. 54)

• Photography Using the Self-timer (P. 55)

• Photography Using the Flash (P. 56)

• Making Movies (P. 75)

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• Setting Image Size and Quality (P. 44)

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Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Aperture (P. 58, P.63)

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Taking Shots with the Priority Given to Shutter Speed (P. 58, P.65)

• Extended Exposure Photography

• Compensating Exposure

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Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) (P. 58, P.71)

• Taking Photos Continuously

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Setting White Balance (P. 58, P. 60)

Taking photographs.

Leaving camera settings up to your camera. (P. 46)

Setting the modes in more detail to make your photographs turn out more as you intended.

(P. 58, P.68)

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Playing back your photographed images

STEP1 – Let’s play back some images. (P. 80) STEP2 –

Selecting the various ways to play back images.

• Playing Back Movies (P. 81)

• Enlarging Photographed Images (P. 84)

• Auto Playback (P. 85)

• Simple Movie Playback (P. 86)

• Displaying a List of Images (P. 83)

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Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)

Setting the basic camera settings

• Setting the Date and Time (P. 111)

• Formatting SmartMedia™ (P. 91)

• Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (P. 115)

• Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)

• Turning the LCD Monitor Display OFF (P. 117)

• Turning the Beep OFF (P. 111)

• Switching the Folder (P. 92)

Setting the Color of Images (Color/Black and White/Sepia) (P. 77)

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• Changing the Power OFF Time (P. 110)

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Changing the LCD Monitor Display Language (P. 112)

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STEP1 – Erasing Images (P. 87) STEP2 – Other ways to erase images

• Erasing All Images in a Folder (P. 89)

• Erasing All Image Folders (P. 89)

• Formatting SmartMedia™ (P. 91)

Loading images on a personal computer

Loading Images on a Personal Computer (P. 121), separate “Software Manual”

You can also do this

–The PDR-M81 also has lots of other features.–

• Protecting Images (P. 106)

• Changing the size of Images (P. 94)

• Compressing Images (P. 96)

• Copying Images to another SmartMedia™ (P. 98)

• Print Information (P. 102)

• Displaying Detailed Information of Images (P. 116)

• Switching LCD Monitor Display (P. 117)

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The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M81.

Preface

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

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

■ The Function Map .............................................................4

■ Contents ............................................................................ 6

■ Safety Precautions ............................................................8

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Indication definitions ......................................................... 8

Graphic symbol definitions ................................................ 8

Exemption Clauses ........................................................... 8

■ Using Your Camera Correctly ..........................................14

Notes On Handling Y our Camera.................................... 14

Notes On Batteries ......................................................... 16

Notes On Handling Batteries .......................................... 17

Notes On Handling the AC Adapter ................................ 18

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

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

■ Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................................24

■ Installing the Batteries ..................................................... 25

Loading the Batteries ...................................................... 25

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Removing the Batteries................................................... 26

Battery Wear ................................................................... 27

■ Using the Power Outlet .................................................... 28

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

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

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

Removing SmartMedia™................................................ 33

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

■ LCD Monitor Display (during photography) .....................35

In [ ] mode .................................................................. 35

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] mode ................................................................ 36

] mode ................................................................. 37

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■ Turning the Power On/Off................................................38

Turning the Power On ..................................................... 38

Turning the Power Off ..................................................... 38

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■ How to Hold Your Camera ...............................................39

■ How to Press the Shutter Button ..................................... 40

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

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

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

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

■ Taking Photographs in [

] Mode (Auto Select mode) .. 46

■ Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([

] Mode) ...............................................................47

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Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings ....

] Portrait ................................................................... 49

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] Landscape............................................................. 49

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] Sports .................................................................... 50

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] Night ..................................................................... 50

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] 16-frame multi........................................................ 51

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■ Zoom Photography .......................................................... 52

■ Changing the Focus ........................................................54

■ Self-timer Photography ....................................................55

■ Photography Using the Flash ..........................................56

■ Manual Settings ............................................................... 58

Exposure control (EXP .).................................................. 60

White Balance (W.B.)...................................................... 60

Metering system (A.E.) ................................................... 61

Single, continuous or AEB photography mode (S/C) ...... 61

■ Photography in the Program Mode .................................. 62

■ Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode ..................... 63

■ Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode ............65

■ Photography in the Full Manual Mode ............................. 67

■ Extended Exposure Photography (Bulb Photography) .... 68

■ Exposure Compensation ................................................. 69

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■ Taking Shots with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing

(AEB Photography) ......................................................... 71

■ Taking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography)..72

■ Making Movies ................................................................75

■ Changing the Preset Conditions

(RECORDING MENU) ....................................................76

PREVIEW ....................................................................... 77

COLOR ........................................................................... 77

ISO .................................................................................. 78

SHARPNESS..................................................................79

CONTRAST....................................................................79

DIGITAL ZOOM............................................................... 79

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The name in parentheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M81.

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■ Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame

Playback).........................................................................80

■ Playing Back Movies .......................................................81

■ Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) ............. 83

■ Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) .........84

■ Auto Playback (Slideshow) ..............................................85

■ Playback of Multi Image Pictures ....................................86

Erasing Images

■ Erasing Images (Erase Frame) .......................................87

■ Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) .......89

■ Formatting the SmartMedia™ ......................................... 91

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■ About Folders .................................................................. 92

How to select the folder................................................... 92

■ Reducing the Image Size (Resize) ..................................94

■ Compressing Images (Quality) ........................................96

■ Copying Images ..............................................................98

■ Print Information ............................................................ 102

■ Protecting Images .........................................................106

Protecting an Image ...................................................... 106

Removing the Protection............................................... 108

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■ Basic Settings ( mode) ............................................ 109

AUTO POWER OFF...................................................... 110

SOUND ......................................................................... 111

TIME & DATE................................................................ 111

OSD LANGUAGE ......................................................... 112

VIDEO OUT .................................................................. 112

QUALITY ....................................................................... 112

SYSTEM INFO.............................................................. 114

■ Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................... 115

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Button and LCD Monitor Display

(In Playback Mode)........................................................116

■

Button and LCD Monitor Display

(In Photography Mode)..................................................117

■ Definitions of the Color of the Viewfinder LED ..............118

■ Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV ............ 119

■ Transferring Images to a PC .........................................121

■ Separately Sold Accessories.........................................122

■ Connecting to Other Devices ........................................123

Additional Information

■ Specifications ................................................................124

■ Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor ....128

■ Troubleshooting ............................................................. 130

■ Glossary ........................................................................133

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Safety Precautions

DANGER

Read these safety precautions carefully before using the PDR-M81. 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

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Indication definitions

Graphic symbol definitions

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

does not require hospitalization or prolonged treatment.

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

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household effects, domesticated animals, and pets.

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This indicates the existence of a 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

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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 improper operation and other problems.

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

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

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

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Safety Precautions (continued)

DANGER

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

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

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Do not strike the batteries with a hammer, or step on, drop or subject the batteries to strong impact.

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

Use the batteries only for its originally intended purpose.

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

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Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remove the batteries and AC adapter.

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Continued use in this state might cause fire,

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electric shock or burns. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

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

Continued use in this state might cause fire or

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electric shock. For details on repair, consult the store of purchase, or please contact the technical support number.

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Do not place the camera on 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, or please contact the technical support number.

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

This might cause electric shock.

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

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

Use only the specified batteries or the specified AC adapter.

Use of a battery or AC adapter other than specified, might cause fire, defects or malfunctions.

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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 (USA: 100-120V , Europe: 230V AC)

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

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

Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due

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Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky or dusty places.

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This might cause fire or electric shock.

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Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly,

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such as inside a car.

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This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth

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or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

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

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

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CAUTION

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Do not charge the supplied batteries.

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

Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera.

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

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

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

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

If you walk around with the camera hanging from your hand through the shoulder strap, the camera might come into contact to other people and cause injury, or damage to the camera or other objects.

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 damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

If the LCD monitor is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with 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 8 onwards and

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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

• 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 electric motors, transformers or magnets)

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

● Do not expose the camera to sand or dust.

The PDR-M81 is particularly sensitive to sand and dust. If the camera comes into contact with sand or dust, 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 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 condensation 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 LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust from 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.

● Cautions on Magnetism

• Please note that credit cards, cash cards, magnetic commutation tickets, floppy disks and the like are susceptible to magnetism. Do not bring them close to the speaker of the camera. Failure to do so may cause damage to data, which could make the camera unserviceable.

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Notes On Batteries

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

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

- Lithium (Extended Life, Not Rechargeable)

• Battery performance in general (especially Alkaline) may vary depending on individual brand, length of storage since manufacture, temperature, and operating mode of the digital camera, such as play back using LCD and strobe. Low temperatures (50 degrees Fahrenheit/10 degrees Celsius or below) can also affect the performance

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of the battery and decrease the number of pictures taken when compared to picture taking in warmer conditions.

• The supplied Alkaline batteries are only for operation check when you buy your camera, so the battery life may be short.

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• The use of manganese type batteries is not suitable for this product due to the low number of pictures that can be taken with this type of battery.

• When the camera is not in use for an extended period, please remove the batteries from the camera to extend battery life, and to prevent damage such as battery leakage. (Once the batteries have been removed from the

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Notes On Handling Batteries

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When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the

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warnings and cautions indicated on the battery.

Failure to do this might cause battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire, major injury or damaging the camera.

■ About Battery Use

• Do not use batteries other than that specified.

• Do not insert batteries in the wrong direction.

• Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into fire.

• Do not charge the supplied batteries.

• When using rechargeable batteries, follow the instructions for the batteries and the charger for safe handling. (This camera can not charge the rechargeable batteries.)

• Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the camera.

Neglecting the above may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in burns or injury. If your fingers or clothes come into contact with the battery acid, wash them immediately. If your eyes come in contact with battery acid, wash them and immediately consult your doctor.

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Notes On Handling the AC Adapter

Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Europe, PDR-

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ACM1U for the UK) (sold separately). Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwards and the notes described below.

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

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Accessories

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

Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA)

Shoulder strap (1)

Software application (1) (CD-ROM)

AV cable (1) USB cable (1)

Camera case (1)

• SmartMedia™ (8MB) (1)

• SmartMedia™ case (1)

• Instruction Manual (this manual)

• Software Manual

Lens cap (1)

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Images

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Handy

Functions

Other

Applications

For enlarged view (

POWER button

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Flash

➲

P. 22)

Lens

Self-timer button

Image Quality button

Flash button

Status display (

➲

Viewfinder Built-in microphone

Speaker

PC/AV terminal

DC IN 5V terminal

P. 23)

Additional

Information

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Names of Parts (continued)

Viewfinder LED

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

button

MENU button

Function button

ENTER button

Press the center of the button.

(Use this button to fix a selection.)

Press the side of the ENTER button with the proper to select options or change directions.

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

Tele/Wide key

Adjusts the zoom.

Getting

Ready

Photographs

Taking

Back Images

Playing

Erasing

Images

Folder button

Tripod mount

Battery cover

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Shoulder strap/Lens cover attachment

FOCUS button

Erase button

SmartMedia™ cover

Functions

Handy

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

Names of Parts (continued)

Mode dial

Ready

Getting

SET-UP mode ( ➲ P. 109)

Sets basic camera settings (AUTO POWER OFF, SOUND, TIME & DATE, OSD LANGUAGE,

Taking

VIDEO OUT, QUALITY, SYSTEM

Photographs

INFO.)

Playing

Back Images

PC mode (

Transfers images to a PC.

P. 121)

➲

For details, refer to the Software Manual.

Playback mode (

In this mode, you can select image

➲

P. 80)

playback, copy, size change, compression, protect mode, and writing of development (printing) information.

Images

Erasing

Handy

Functions

Movie mode (

Takes short Movies for playback

Other

on camera or computer.

Applications

Additional

Information

➲

P. 75)

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Auto Photography mode (

This mode enables automatic photography

P. 41, 46)

➲

in accordance with the photographic conditions. In this mode, the exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography.

Manual Photography mode (

P. 58)

➲

Manually sets white balance, exposure, aperture value, shutter speed and AE (auto-exposure) position.

Names of Parts (continued)

Status display

This display indicates the camera’s status. You can verify the camera’s status even if the LCD monitor is not on. The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in the status display vary according to the setting.

Self-timer photography (

Remaining battery power

Image size ( ➲ P. 44)

2400 x 1600 pixel (still image) 320 x 240 pixel (movie)

(FULL)

1200 x 800 pixel (still image) 160 x 120 pixel (movie)

(HALF)

720 x 480 pixel (still image)

(SMALL)

P. 55)

➲

SmartMedia™ loaded symbol

Flash photography (

➲

P. 56)

No display : Auto

: Red-eye forced flash : Forced flash : Suppressed flash

Image quality ( ➲ P. 44)

: FINE : NORMAL : BASIC

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 Possible photographic time: In [ ] mode PC indication: In [ ] mode

Getting

Ready

Photographs

Taking

Back Images

Playing

Erasing

Images

Functions

Handy

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

Ready

Getting

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap attachment on the camera.

Taking

Photographs

Playing

Back Images

Pass the shoulder strap through the loop and pull.

Images

Erasing

Handy

Functions

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

IMPORTANT

• When the camera is not in use, be sure to attach the lens cap provided with your camera.

• The lens cap can also be attached to the strap attachment following the above steps to prevent it’s being lost.

• Turn off the power to retract the lens unit, and then attach the lens cap.

• Do not turn the power on with the lens cap attached.

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Installing the batteries

Battery cover lock

This camera uses four size AA batteries. For details on handling batteries, be sure to read page 16.

Loading the Batteries

IMPORTANT

• Before you load or remove the batteries, 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 109, Manual Photography ➲ Page 58)

Unlock the battery cover 1, slide it, and open 2.

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

Getting

Ready

Photographs

Taking

Back Images

Playing

Erasing

Images

Functions

Handy

Applications

Other

Information

Additional

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Installing the batteries (continued)

Battery cover lock

Close the battery cover, slide it 1, and lock

Ready

Getting

Taking

Photographs

Playing

Removing the Batteries

Back Images

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

Images

Erasing

Handy

Functions

Other

Applications

Additional

Information

Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.

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