Toshiba PDR PDR-M4, PDR-M4 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
PDR-M4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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.
PDR-M4
ENGLISH
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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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.
Attention
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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 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.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the computer.
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.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Imaging Systems Division
9740 Irvine Boulevard,
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Phone Number: (800)288-1354
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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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.
Before Reading This Manual
IMPORTANT
• Indicates items or details that you should observe to
prevent loss of data, malfunction and impaired
performance. Also indicates information relating to
specifications and functions.
Memo
• Indicates extra useful information.
☞
Indicates another page to refer to for extra
information.
About OS Abbreviations
• Windows 98
This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft
®
Windows® 98 operating system.
• Windows 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.
Conventions Used In This Manual
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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
■ Contents ....................................................... 4
■ Safety Precautions ....................................... 6
■ Using Your Camera Correctly..................... 12
■ Features ..................................................... 17
■ The Function Map ...................................... 18
Getting Ready
■ Accessories ................................................ 19
■ Names of Parts .......................................... 20
■ Attaching the Wrist Strap ........................... 24
■ Preparing the Battery ................................. 25
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
■ Tur ning 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
Basic Photography
■ 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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Contents (continued)
■ Taking Photographs Manually
(Manual Photography)................................ 56
■ Changing the Preset Conditions
(REC MENU).............................................. 61
Playing Back/Erasing Images
■ 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
The name in paretheses ( ) is the function name on the PDR-M4.
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Safety Precautions
Indication definitions
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.
*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.
Graphic symbol definitions
Indication Meaning
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
injury
*1
or property damage *2.
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.
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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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Safety Precautions (continued)
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.
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.
DANGER DANGER
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Safety Precautions (continued)
Should you ever notice smoke, a strange
odor or excessive heat coming from the
camera, immediately turn OFF the power
and remove the batteries and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire,
electric shock or burns. For details on repair,
consult the store of purchase.
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.
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
electric shock. For details on repair, consult the
store of purchase.
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.
(continued)
WARNING
WARNING
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Safety Precautions (continued)
Do not disassemble, change or repair the
camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For
details on repair and internal inspection, consult
the store of purchase.
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.
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.
(continued)
WARNING
(continued)
WARNING
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Safety Precautions (continued)
If you want to use the camera on an
airplane, consult with the airline and follow
their instructions.
Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due
to potential radio interference.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy,
smoky or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not leave the camera in places where
the temperature may rise significantly, such
as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts
inside, resulting in fire.
Do not place or wrap the camera in cloth or
blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the
case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a wellventilated place.
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.
CAUTION CAUTION
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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.
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.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Using Your Camera Correctly
Notes On Handling Your Camera
When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions from page 6 onwards and
the notes described below.
● 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 near 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.
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
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.
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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• 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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Using Your Camera Correctly (continued)
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
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
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
Photography interval of 1 second
*1
Replay interval of 2 seconds
*1
Startup time of 2 seconds
USB interface compatible
- Serial interface also 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.
● SmartMedia
• Expandable up to 32MB
● Compatibility
• Image recording method compliant with Exif
ver2.1 (JPEG)
● Lens cover interlocked with photography
mode
*1
These figures may vary according to the
photography and playback conditions.
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The Function Map
Read these pages first.
Let's get ready to use the PDR-M4.
(P.19 – 37)
Let's learn about basic operation.
First, let's learn about the basic way of using the
PDR-M4.
Photography (P.41)
Playing Back Photographed Images (P.65)
Erasing Images (P.79)
Taking Enlarged Photographs (P.46)
Close-up Photography (P.47)
Photography Using the Self-timer (P.48)
Photography Using the Flash (P.49)
Continuously Taking Photographs (P.51)
Multi Image Photography (Multi Photography) (P.54)
Taking Photographs at a Long Exposure (P.55)
Let's enjoy the various photography modes.
You can choose various photography modes on the
PDR-M4.
Enlarging Photographed Images
(P.66)
9-frame Playback
(P.67)
Auto Playback
(P.68)
Playback of Multi Image Pictures
(P.69)
Let's play back photographed images.
You can choose various ways of playing back images
on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Image Size and Quality
(P.44)
Manually setting the PDR-M4
(P.56)
Changing the Preset Conditions
(P.61)
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.
You can also do this.
The PDR-M4 also has lots of other features.
Erasing All Images at once
(P.81)
Protecting Images
(P.83)
Changing the size of Images
(P.70)
Compressing Images
(P.72)
Copying Images to other SmartMedia
(P.74)
Changing PDR-M4 camera Settings
(P.86)
Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV
(P.93)
Transferring Images
(P.95)
Let’s try using the PDR-M4 while taking a look at the Function Map below.
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Accessories
Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera.
PDR-BT1 lithium-ion
battery pack (1)
PDR-ACM1A AC adapter (1) Video cable (1)
SmartMedia
(8MB, 3.3V) (1)
Wrist strap (1)
USB cable Serial cable Adapter cable for
Macintosh
Software application
(CD-ROM)
• Instruction Manual (this manual)
• Warranty Card
• Software Manual
• Anti-static case (1)
• Labels (2)
• Write-protect stickers (4)
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Mode dial
For enlarged view ( P.22)
Viewfinder window
Flash button
Image Quality button
Self-timer button
Status display
( P.23)
Flash
Self-timer lamp
Flash control sensor
Connection terminal cover
• DIGITAL terminal
• VIDEO terminal
• DC IN 5V terminal
Lens
Shutter button
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Function button
Strap mount
SmartMedia cover
SmartMedia cover release knob
Battery cover
Tripod mount
DISP button
Erase button
LCD monitor
Macro button
MENU button
Viewfinder
Viewfinder LED
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.)
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Mode dial
Power OFF ( P. 35)
Switches the power OFF.
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.
Manual mode ( P. 56)
Manually sets white balance, flash
intensity, exposure and AF/AE
(auto-focus/auto-exposure)
position.
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
Multi photography ( P. 54)
Flash photography ( P. 49)
No indication: Auto
Image size ( P. 44)
HALF: 800 x 600 pixel
FULL: 1600 x 1200 pixel
Image quality ( P. 44)
★★★: FINE
★★: NORMAL
★: BASIC
Self-timer photography ( P. 48)
Macro photography ( P. 47)
: SmartMedia loaded symbol
Burst photography ( P. 51)
Example of counter display
(The display varies according to the mode dial setting.)
Time display (in [ ], [ ]
or [ ] mode)
: Slow synchro
Possible number of shots
(in [ ] or [ ] mode)
PC indication (in [ ] mode)
: Red-eye reduction
: Suppressed flash
: Forced flash
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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.
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 batter y.
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.
Qq
Qw
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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.
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.
Qq
Qw
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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.
☞
Connecting the AC Adapter ➲ Page 29
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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Battery Wear
When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status
display.
Memo
• 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 (
➲
Page 88).
• 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
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.
LCD Monitor
Status Display
Blinks twice
No indication
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