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Other Useful

Information

Tking Pictures

Playing Back/

Erasing Images

Recording & V

iewing

Video Clips

Connecting to

the Computer

Getting Ready

File Structure

The images taken on the Toshiba PDR-2300 Digital Still Camera are stored in the SD memory card as shown below.

About Still Image Data

On the PDR-2300, still image data is saved in Exif format. This format is a JPEG data, which contains a thumbnail
image and photographic settings.
Still image data is saved as follows:
Folder name

: XXXTOSHI (XXX is any number within the range 100 to 999)

File name

: PDR_XXXX.jpg (XXXX is any number within the range 0001 to 9999)

About Movie Data

Movie data is saved in the following format:
File format

: AVI

Movie size

: 320x240

Movie code

: Motion JPEG

File name

: PDR_XXXX.avi (XXXX is any number within the range 0001 to 9999)
: PDR_XXXX.thm (XXXX is any number within the range 0001 to 9999)

Summary of Contents for PDR-2300

Page 1: ... 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...

Page 2: ...t getting approval from Toshiba Corporation your camera may violate FCC regulations Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC 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 Cana...

Page 3: ...tion system Windows Me This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft Windows Me operation system Windows XP This abbreviation stands for the Microsoft Windows XP operation system Trademark Information Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks in the U S and other countries by the U S Microsoft Corporation Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System Macinto...

Page 4: ...result in death or serious bodily injury 1 if the safety instruction is not observed This indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury 2 or property damage 3 1 Serious bodily injury means loss of eyesight injuries burns high and low temperature electric shock fracture and poisoning which leaves a sequela and requires hospitalization or prolonged treatment 2 Bodily injury ...

Page 5: ...ombination with equipment or software that is not related to Toshiba Corporation Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from repair or modifications made by the user or cause to be made by the user and carried out by an unauthorized third party Toshiba s liability with the exception of a deliberate act or gross negligence by Toshiba shall not exceed the purchas...

Page 6: ...t cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident continued If the camera has fallen or its case is damaged immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock For details on repair consult the store of purchase or please contact the technical support number Do not allow the camera having metallic object...

Page 7: ...D ROM with a music CD player or a similar device This might damage the headphone or speaker and or may damage your ears Do not look at the sun through the camera viewfinder This may cause injury of the eyes Safety Precautions continued Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impact This might cause fire electric shock or malfunctions Before moving the camera disconnect the cables Not doing thi...

Page 8: ...lt in fire Safety Precautions continued Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes immediately rinse them with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes immediately consult a physician to receive treatment For the internal ...

Page 9: ...he AC power adapter cable Do not pull the AC power adapter cable place something heavy on it or pinch it Do not bend twist or bundle the AC power adapter cable with an excessive force These might cause fire or electric shock Safety Precautions continued continued Do not connect or disconnect the AC power adapter plug with a wet hand This might cause electric shock Do not remove the AC power adapte...

Page 10: ...er model or device This might cause fire or electric shock Firmly insert the AC power adapter plug into an electrical outlet Not doing this might cause fire or electric shock About Batteries Use only the specified batteries Use of batteries other than specified might cause fire or malfunctions Do not drive a nail into the batteries hammer it or step on it Electrode shorting if happens might cause ...

Page 11: ...ing to your local regulations Before disposing of attach insulating tape to both the electrodes Electrode shorting if happens might cause the batteries to rupture or ignite resulting in fire or serious injury Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Swallowing a battery might result in poisoning If a child swallows a battery immediately consult a physician If battery fluid enters the eyes i...

Page 12: ...gnite or heat up resulting in fire major injury or damaging the camera New batteries refers either to recently purchased never used Nickel or Lithium batteries those within the expiry date of recommended use or to Nickel Metal Hydrogen Ni MH or Nickel Cadmium batteries that have recently been charged simultaneously Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries This ...

Page 13: ...w 26 LED Indicators 27 Mode Dial 28 Status LCD 29 LCD Monitor Indicators 30 Installing and Removing the Batteries 32 Loading the Batteries 32 Removing the Batteries 33 Battery Status 34 Using the AC Power Adapter 35 Loading and Removing the SD Memory Card 36 Loading the SD Memory Card 36 Removing the SD Memory Card 36 Turning the Power On Off 37 Turning the Power On 37 Turning the Power Off 37 How...

Page 14: ...ng Images 66 Changing the System Settings Playback Mode 67 Playback Menu 67 LCD BRIGHTNESS 67 SLIDE SHOW 67 COPY TO CARD 67 PROTECT 68 DPOF 68 EXIT 68 Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips 69 Reviewing Video Clips 70 Connecting to the Computer About the Software Application 71 System Requirements 72 Connecting to a Computer Running Windows 73 Installing ACDSee 73 Installing the USB Driver 74...

Page 15: ...nformation Changing the System Settings Setup mode 85 DATE TIME 85 LANGUAGE 85 SOUND 85 FORMAT MEDIA 85 VIDEO MODE 85 VERSION INFO 86 AUTO POWER OFF 86 RESET TO DEFAULT 87 Connecting the Camera to Other Devices 88 Camera Specifications 89 Messages Displayed on the LCD Monitor 91 Troubleshooting 92 Glossary 94 Global Contacts 97 For Customers in the United States and Canada 98 ...

Page 16: ...nsformers or magnets Places contacting chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for a long period Do not expose the camera to sand or dust The PDR 2300 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 be...

Page 17: ...s 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 Using Your Camera Correctly contin...

Page 18: ...a Please be careful to purchase the proper batteries For consideration of the environment we do not recommend the use of AA Nickel Cadmium batteries Note on Battery Life The battery life may vary depending on individual brand of the battery length of storage since manufacture temperature of the camera and batteries and operating condition such as flash Moreover if the polarities of the batteries o...

Page 19: ...n extended period of time However removing the batteries will return the date and time settings to the default values If this happens reset them Low temperatures can also affect the performance of the battery We recommended that you keep the camera and batteries warm to prevent from cold by placing them in clothes Furthermore the battery performance affected by low temperature resulting in decreas...

Page 20: ...insert the plug into other terminals This might cause the camera to malfunction Before disconnecting the connector cable turn the camera off and then disconnect the cable by its plug Do not disconnect the connector cable by pulling the cable Do not drop the AC power adapter or subject it to strong impacts Do not use the AC power adapter in very hot and humid locations Do not plug in the AC power a...

Page 21: ...ature 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 65 C Maximum outer Dimensions 40 x 30 5 x 94 2mm W x H x D Weight Approx 150g IMPORTANT Use the power supply indicated on the supplied AC cord When using power supply other than the displayed voltage in other countries region please purchase the AC cord that applies to the standard of the country region The AC power adapter can be used with 100V to 240...

Page 22: ...SD memory card uses part of the memory as its system area The actually usable memory capacity is therefore lower than the indicated capacity The supplied SD memory card has been already formatted for image storage Always use this camera when reformatting the card to erase images or folders Formatting the SD memory card on other devices PC etc may result in problems such as inability to read or wri...

Page 23: ...cting to the Computer Getting Ready 23 Specifications Memory type NAND Flash memory Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Operating Storage humidity 30 to 80 no condensation Dimensions 24 0 mm x 32 0 mm x 2 1 mm W x H x D Weight Approx 2g Handling the SD Memory Card continued ...

Page 24: ...and make sure that you have the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer 4 x AA alkaline batteries Video cable USB cable Wrist strap Lens cap with lens strap Camera case Software CD ROM Instruction manual Sold separately AC power adapter PDR AC20 SD memory card SD M3201M 32MB SD M6401M 64MB SD M1280M 128MB ...

Page 25: ...25 Other Useful Information Taking Pictures Playing Back Erasing Images Recording Viewing Video Clips Connecting to the Computer Getting Ready Getting to Know the Camera Front View ...

Page 26: ...aking Pictures Playing Back Erasing Images Recording Viewing Video Clips Connecting to the Computer Getting Ready Rear View Getting to Know the Camera continued Attach the lens strap and wrist strap as illustrated below 1 2 3 1 3 2 ...

Page 27: ... camera is powered on No LED1 Blinking orange When detecting the system error Yes 3 LED1 Solid orange Charging the flash No LED1 Blinking orange Image is being recorded to the SD memory card No LED1 Blinking orange When transferring images to your computer No LED2 Solid green The system is ready Yes 1 LED2 Solid green is ready to record images or movie clips after AF is locked Yes 1 LED 1 Blinking...

Page 28: ...ord mode Playback mode Movie mode Setup mode Use this mode to take still images by manually adjusting camera settings such as white balance EV compensation and sharpness Use this mode to take still images Use this mode to view or delete your images or video clips Slide show for recorded images is also available in this mode Use this mode to record video clips You can choose your preferences on the...

Page 29: ...29 Other Useful Information Taking Pictures Playing Back Erasing Images Recording Viewing Video Clips Connecting to the Computer Getting Ready Getting to Know the Camera continued Status LCD ...

Page 30: ...g Back Erasing Images Recording Viewing Video Clips Connecting to the Computer Getting Ready LCD Monitor Indicators The displayed indicators when recording images The displayed indicators when recording video clips Getting to Know the Camera continued ...

Page 31: ...eo Clips Connecting to the Computer Getting Ready The displayed indicators when playing still images back The displayed indicators when playing video clips back NOTE If no operation is performed for 90 seconds the LCD Monitor will be automatically turned off Getting to Know the Camera continued ...

Page 32: ...nclude alkaline Ni MH and lithium Loading the Batteries IMPORTANT Before you load or remove the batteries be sure to turn the camera off The camera may not start normally if you load batteries with the power on If this happens turn the camera off and then turn it on again Make sure the camera is off Unlock and slide the battery cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow Insert the batteries accordin...

Page 33: ...battery cover firmly Removing the Batteries To remove the batteries open the battery cover remove batteries and close the battery cover IMPORTANT Pay attention while removing the batteries to prevent the camera or batteries from dropping by accident When the image is being recorded to the SD memory card or the internal memory the LED 1 is blinking orange Do not open the battery cover during this p...

Page 34: ...atteries be sure to turn the camera off The camera may not start normally if you load batteries with the camera powered on If this happens turn the camera off and then turn it on again When you remove the batteries from the camera for over 5 minutes the date and time may return to the default setting If this happens set them again when using the camera Icon Status Sufficient amount left Fairly con...

Page 35: ... to the DC IN jack on the camera Connect the other end to an electrical outlet IMPORTANT When the image is being recorded to the SD memory card or the internal memory the LED 1 is blinking orange Do not disconnect the AC power adapter from the camera during this process NOTE Make sure to use only the specified AC power adapter 5V 3A for the camera Otherwise it may cause damages to the camera which...

Page 36: ...card cover Insert a SD memory card with the contact connector facing forward If the card cannot be inserted check whether the direction is correct Close the SD memory card cover Removing the SD Memory Card To remove the card make sure the camera is off Press the SD memory card once and remove the card IMPORTANT When the image is being recorded to the SD memory card or the internal memory the LED 1...

Page 37: ...ns cap during photography In the or modes the lens extends from the camera body When the camera is turned on the Auto Power Off function starts to work IMPORTANT If no operation is carried out for a certain period of time the power is turned off to prevent battery wear This is called Auto Power Off Turning the Power Off Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera off The power is turned off and the ...

Page 38: ... Getting Ready How to Hold Your Camera When taking a picture remember to hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or straps from covering the lens or flash Right Holding the camera by using both hands with your arms firmly held against the sides of your chest Wrong Holding the camera with your fingers covered over the lens ...

Page 39: ...ressing the shutter button fully down the camera takes a picture Press the shutter button down halfway The camera adjusts the exposure and focus and LED 1 lights orange Take a picture until the LED 1 is off and LED 2 lights green And then press it the rest of the way down The camera takes a picture The LED1 blinks orange while the image is being saved to the memory IMPORTANT Never open the battery...

Page 40: ...he PDR 2300 uses an accurate auto focus mechanism However it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus under the following situations When the subject is distant and dark When there are objects in front of or behind the subject such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree Subjects with little reflection such as hair or fur Subjects with no solidity such as smoke or flames ...

Page 41: ... camera on the language setting screen appears prompting you to choose a language for displayed information on the LCD monitor Follow the steps below to set the language Select a language that you require by using the button The provided languages are ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL Press the OK button to confirm NOTE The language setting will be saved even when the camera is turned off ...

Page 42: ...ng screen follows to appear allowing you to define You can also skip this step by pressing the OK button repeatedly Enter the values of the YEAR MONTH DAY and TIME fields by using the button And then press the OK button Set the last field and press the OK button the date and time setting screen will exit NOTE Each time you remove the batteries or AC power adapter from the camera the date and time ...

Page 43: ...ed if you want to enlarge images Lower resolution and quality take up less memory space suitable for sharing images via e mail or the Internet To change the image resolution and quality press the on the top of the camera repeatedly until the settings that you want appear on the status LCD Resolution Quality The camera provides 2 resolution modes and 3 quality modes which can be changed cyclically ...

Page 44: ...B SD memory card The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings NOTE You cannot use the internal memory while the camera with the SD memory card installed Resolution Quality Full size 1600x1200 pixels Half size 800x600 pixels Fine Normal Basic Fine Normal Basic Compression Ratio 8 1 12 1 16 1 8 1 12 1 16 1 8 MB Interna...

Page 45: ...d examine all details but consume more battery power The sensitivity value is automatically selected in the range of ISO100 to ISO400 Using the Viewfinder Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode Compose the picture in the viewfinder Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder Press the shutter button down ...

Page 46: ...ay down When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus the LED 1 lights orange Take a picture until the LED 1 is off and the LED 2 lights green The LED1 blinks orange while the image is being saved to the memory NOTE The image in the LCD monitor darkens when in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time may result in the decrease ...

Page 47: ...utton allowing the most recent image to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the mode However you can only view the last image with this function To view all your recorded images go to the mode If you intend to view the image just after taking a picture you can press the button The last image displays on the LCD monitor To return to the record mode from the quick playback status and continue shootin...

Page 48: ...photography allows you to take telephoto and wide angle shots The subject appears closer by pressing the Telephoto button and appears farther away by pressing the Wide angle button Turn the camera on Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the button Press the Telephoto button to enlarge the subject Press the shutter button down halfway then press it the rest...

Page 49: ...mode dial to the mode or the mode Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the button Press the Telephoto button as far as it can go Activate 2X digital zoom function by pressing the Telephoto button again The 2X icon appears on the LCD monitor To cancel digital zoom function press the Wide angle button Press the shutter button down halfway then press it the rest of the way down NOTE You can only set t...

Page 50: ...et in the frame when taking group pictures Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to the mode or the mode Press the button The icon appears on the LCD monitor and status LCD Compose the picture Press the shutter button down halfway then press it the rest of the way down The self timer function is activated After the self timer indicator b...

Page 51: ...the status LCD Compose the picture Press the shutter button down halfway then press it the rest of the way down To cancel macro photography at any time press the button again NOTE When shooting a close up of the subject you can compose the picture by using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor However composing the picture by using the viewfinder in macro mode may cause images composed to be off cente...

Page 52: ...n the camera on Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode Press the button located on the top of the camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears Press the shutter button down halfway then press it the rest of the way down IMPORTANT When taking pictures in too bright places or under the situation that the subject is too close the pre flash together with the main flash sometimes reach u...

Page 53: ...ions The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode for recording images in artificial light backlighting fluorescent lighting etc The flash does not fire Select this mode when taking pictures at a place where the flash photography is prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect The flash fires...

Page 54: ...ess For white balance EV compensation and sharpness information refer to WHITE BALANCE EV COMPENSATION and SHARPNESS in Manual Record menu To take pictures manually Turn the camera on Turn the mode dial to the mode Press the MENU button Move to WHITE BALANCE EV COMPENSATION or SHARPNESS by using the button Change the settings by using the button and then press the OK button Compose the picture Pre...

Page 55: ...alance EV compensation and sharpness To do this press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the button LCD BRIGHTNESS This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor 5 to 5 Press the OK button the LCD brightness bar appears Press the button to brighten the LCD monitor while press the button to darken the LCD monitor And then press the OK button DIGITAL ZOOM You can tak...

Page 56: ...hting FLUORESCENT 2 for recording under reddish fluorescent lighting TUNGSTEN for recording under tungsten lighting NOTE When the white balance is set to the mode other than AUTO the flash is automatically changed to OFF At this time you can still select the flash mode that you require if necessary by manually pressing the button EV COMPENSATION Manual mode only When the subject is too dark or too...

Page 57: ...hen press the OK button NORMAL Leave the image detail as captured SOFT Soften the edge of the image detail for the special effects HARD Sharpen the edge of the image detail SELFTIMER This option allows you to set the self timer delay with 10 seconds or 2 seconds Use the button to select the delay time and then press the OK button 10 SEC the shutter button will be released automatically after 10 se...

Page 58: ...ically Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch Turn the mode dial to the mode Select the image that you want to view by using the button To view the previous image press the button To view the next image press the button NOTE If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card no images message will appear on the LCD monitor You can also view your images on the TV scree...

Page 59: ...he image by pressing the Telephoto button Pressing the Telephoto button once magnifies the image to 2X Pressing it again magnifies the image to 4X When enlarging the recorded image you will see a red frame with a red box inside The red frame indicates the entire image while the red box shows the enlarged area To view the different portion of the enlarged image press the button To return to the reg...

Page 60: ...the image that you want Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on Press the button once The image information appears on the LCD monitor Press the button again Nine thumbnail images show on the LCD monitor if the image number reaches up to nine frames To view a full size image press the OK button after selecting it by using the button NOTE By pressing the button repeatedly the imag...

Page 61: ...the mode with the camera powered on Press the MENU button and move to SLIDE SHOW by using the button Set the playback interval by using the button and press the OK button The slideshow display starts You can view the image displayed on the LCD monitor one by one with the interval that you set To stop the slideshow display press the OK button NOTE You can adjust the slideshow display interval withi...

Page 62: ...lip follow the steps below Protecting an Image Video Clip Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on The last image video clip appears on the LCD monitor Select the image video clip you want to protect by using the button Press the MENU button on top of the camera The playback menu appears Move to the PROTECT option by using the button Use the button to select ON and then press the ...

Page 63: ...e protected image video clip cannot be erased except using FORMAT MEDIA function refer to FORMAT MEDIA in Setup menu Removing the Protection Carry out the steps 1 to 3 in Protecting an Image Video Clip Move to the PROTECT option by using the button Use the button to select OFF and then press the OK button The protection icon displayed on the selected image video clip is removed To remove the prote...

Page 64: ...memory card and print the specified images To do the DPOF setting Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on Select the image you want to use the DPOF settings by using the button Press the MENU button on the top of the camera Move to the DPOF option by using the batton Press the OK button to enter the DPOF sub menu Use the button to set the values for each field and then press the ...

Page 65: ... the steps below Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on Press the shutter button to toggle the DPOF print tag setting for the specified image NOTE When using the shutter button to enable the DPOF setting the default setting is size standard and quantity 1 IMPORTANT The PDR 2300 may take several minutes to process the DPOF setting images Please wait until this processing is compl...

Page 66: ... YES and press the OK button The next image video clip appears If you want to cancel the deletion select NO Continue the deletion if necessary If all images are deleted NO IMAGES pops up To exit turn the mode dial to other mode To delete all images at a time Press the button for over 1 second Select YES and press the OK button The NO IMAGES pops up To exit turn the mode dial to other mode If you s...

Page 67: ...o configure by using the button LCD BRIGHTNESS Refer to LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record menu SLIDE SHOW This option can automatically display one image at a time in order with the delay time that you select Use the button to select the delay time that you want and then press the OK button 2 sec 4 sec 6 sec 8 sec 10 sec COPY TO CARD This option allows you to copy your images from the camera s internal mem...

Page 68: ...o the Computer Getting Ready PROTECT Refer to page 62 for PROTECTING IMAGES DPOF Refer to page 64 for DPOF SETTINGS EXIT This option exits the playback menu and then returns to the mode Press the OK button to exit You can also press the MENU button again to exit Changing the System Settings Playback Mode continued ...

Page 69: ...ully The elapsed time is displayed on the LCD monitor while the recording starts To stop recording press the shutter button again IMPORTANT When recording the video clip the AVI file and THM file are automatically generated which are necessary for playing the video clip back Be careful not to delete these 2 files by mistake When transferring the video clips to your computer the AVI file and THM fi...

Page 70: ...o clips follow the steps below Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on Select the video clip that you want to view by using the button Press the shutter button to start To pause playback at any time press the shutter button again To stop playback press the button Pressing the shutter button or the button while playing back the video clip will change the status as follows ...

Page 71: ...ws XP is not necessary For computers running Mac OS 9 0 or higher installing the USB driver is also unnecessary as the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own USB driver Service Support File This file includes information on service and support We recommend that you save this file in your computer in case you lose this manual IMPORTANT Software and Instruction Manual Copy...

Page 72: ...r or higher Windows 98 2000 ME XP pre installed PC PowerPC G3 processor 266 MHz or higher Mac OS 9 0 or later Mac OS 9 2 or later recommended Mac OS X 10 1 or later Mac OS X 10 1 3 or later recommended 64 MB or more 20 MB or more The empty space should be large enough to save images 256 colors 800 x 600 dots min 32 000 colors or more recommended CD ROM drive USB port Proper connections with not al...

Page 73: ...unning Windows The computer must have Windows 98 Window 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP pre installed Installing ACDSee Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The screen for selecting the displayed language appears Click Click Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation When the installation is complete the ACDSee icon appears on the desktop ...

Page 74: ...he supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The screen for selecting the displayed language appears Click Click Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart you computer after installing the USB driver Installing the USB driver for use in Windows 2000 Me XP is not necessary PDR 2300 conforms with USB Mass Storage Class Connecting to a Computer Running Windows continued ...

Page 75: ...ete the installation IMPORTANT When transferring images to the camera the LED 1 is blinking orange Do not disconnect the USB cable AC power adapter or open the battery cover SD card cover during this process NOTE When the USB cable is connected this camera is considered to be a removable disk With the USB driver installed the computer will recognize the camera while reconnecting the USB cable so t...

Page 76: ...intosh Running Mac OS 9 0 or Later The Macintosh must have Mac OS 9 0 or later pre installed Installing ACDSee Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The screen for selecting the displayed language appears Click Click Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation When the installation is complete the ACDSee icon appears on the desktop ...

Page 77: ...er is not necessary Turn the computer and camera on Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer and the other end to the USB connector on this camera NOTE When the USB cable is connected this camera is considered to be a removable disk With the USB driver installed the computer will recognize the camera while reconnecting the USB cable so that images can be transferred Auto Po...

Page 78: ...a For Computers Running Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP Double click on the status bar located at the bottom right of the desktop The Remove Hardware window appears Select the USB disk removal and then follow the on screen instructions After finishing the operations remove the USB cable from the computer and camera For Macintosh Running Mac OS 9 0 or Later On the desktop drag the folder unti...

Page 79: ...ws you to view a list of recorded images and transfer processed images from the computer to the camera Transferring Recorded Images to the Computer Connect this camera to the computer by using the USB cable ACDSee is activated automatically and a list of images stored on the SD memory card is displayed Select the image that you want to copy and then click Copy in the Edit menu ...

Page 80: ... IMPORTANT It is recommended that you use the AC power adapter as a power supply for the camera while transferring images from the camera to you computer to prevent recorded images from being damaged If ACDSee is not activated while connecting the camera to your computer via the USB cable For Computers Running Windows Double click the ACDSee icon on the desktop For Macintosh Computers Open the ACD...

Page 81: ...orded images on the computer make copies of them and send them back to the camera Connect this camera to the computer by using the USB cable ACDSee is automatically activated Select the image that you want to copy and then select Copy to Camera in the Plug ins menu When using a Macintosh drag the image that you want to copy onto X When a confirmation message appears select Yes Using ACDSee continu...

Page 82: ...may not display images properly while selecting no size change Images copied from a Macintosh to this camera cannot be thumbnail displayed no matter which size is selected This is not a malfunction on camera design For details of ACDSee refer to its Help Select a post conversion image size and then click OK The image is named ACDXXX jpg and is copied to the XXXACDSE folder on the SD memory card in...

Page 83: ...ing Viewing Video Clips Connecting to the Computer Getting Ready Installing DirectX For Windows Only Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The screen for selecting the displayed language appears Click Click Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation ...

Page 84: ...ed in Exif format This format is a JPEG data which contains a thumbnail image and photographic settings Still image data is saved as follows Folder name XXXTOSHI XXX is any number within the range 100 to 999 File name PDR_XXXX jpg XXXX is any number within the range 0001 to 9999 About Movie Data Movie data is saved in the following format File format AVI Movie size 320x240 Movie code Motion JPEG F...

Page 85: ...r OFF by using the button and then press the OK button FORMAT MEDIA This function formats the internal memory or the SD memory card and erases all images stored on either of them If you select YES with the button and press the OK button the FORMAT MEDIA message appears on the LCD monitor When you select YES and press the OK button again a progress bar displays showing the progress of the formattin...

Page 86: ...nstalled in the camera AUTO POWER OFF In case no operation is carried out for a certain period of time while powered on the camera stays idle or turns off automatically to conserve power after the inactivity period as mentioned below To activate the camera again while stayed idle press any button or switch the mode dial If the camera is shut off automatically you need to turn the camera on again b...

Page 87: ...ginal status select YES by using the button if necessary and then press the OK button The following table shows the default setting for each item Changing the System Settings Setup Mode continued Item Description Image Resolution 1600x1200 pixels Image Quality Fine Flash Auto LCD Brightness 0 White Balance Auto EV Compensation 0 0 Slide Show Delay 4 seconds Auto Power Off 3 minutes Sound On Digita...

Page 88: ...88 Other Useful Information TTking Pictures Playing Back Erasing Images Recording Viewing Video Clips Connecting to the Computer Getting Ready Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ...

Page 89: ...eo recording Memory type 8 MB internal memory 7MB internal memory for storing image video clip files SD memory card optional up to 256MB capacity Estimated shots to be taken Still image mode SD memory card 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 1600x1200 pixels 800x600 pixels Fine Normal Basic Fine Normal Basic 9 14 18 37 56 75 20 30 41 82 123 164 43 64 86 172 258 344 88 132 176 352 529 705 178 267 356 71...

Page 90: ...2 8 F5 6 W F4 4 F8 6 T Exposure compensation Auto Manual 1 8 1 8EV 0 3EV step White balance Auto Manual Sun Shade Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 Tungsten Compressed format JPEG Motion JPEG AVI for video clip Standards JPEG EXIF 2 1 DPOF DCF 1 0 Motion JPEG AVI Language supported English French German Spanish Japanese Interface DC IN jack USB connector VIDEO OUT jack NTSC or PAL Operating environment ...

Page 91: ...or The following warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor Message Meaning MEDIA FULL WRITE PROTECT NO IMAGES PROTECT Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Completely exhausted No space left in the SD memory card You cannot take photographs The SD memory card is locked You cannot take photographs No image stored in the SD memory card You attempted to erase a protected image ...

Page 92: ...disconnected from an electrical outlet The batteries are loaded in incorrect orientation The batteries are running out Auto power off is functioning You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions The battery terminals are dirty The batteries have reached the effective life Replace with new batteries Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet Load the batteries in correct orientatio...

Page 93: ...d flash Off mode You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging The subject is too far away The lens is not clean You didn t hold your camera firmly while taking photographs The SD memory card is write protected The image is protected The camera is left for a long period of time without batteries Erase some images in either of them to increase space for photographing Insert a new SD m...

Page 94: ...apan Electronic Industry Development Association that is required for exchanging data between digital still cameras or a digital camera and a printer This standard defines the hierarchy and file names used when storing image files on memory cards or other recording medium Exif File Format Exchangeable Image File Format A color still image format for digital still cameras which is approved by the J...

Page 95: ...t of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye White Balance When the brightness of the light changes the human eye adapts so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital still cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment process is called white balance SD Memory...

Page 96: ...ransforming the contents of the SD Memory Card to a recordable state This is sometimes called initialization Exposure Compensation When the screen contains an extremely bright or dark object the camera automatically adjusts the brightness resulting in the subject being reproduced darker or lighter Exposure compensation adjusts for this Glossary continued ...

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Page 98: ...ancement for your camera from the web site There are links updates and notices for special options at the Toshiba Digital Community such as special adapter mounts for Tele photo Wide angle and other filters and lenses designed specifically for your digital camera There are frequent discounts and promotions on printing services carrying cases service plans and digital camera accessories To find out...

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