User manual TOSHIBA PDR-2300

[. . . ] Attention For Customers in the U. S. A. Getting Ready Other Useful Information Connecting to the Computer Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Taking Pictures Erasing Images Video Clips 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. [. . . ] If this is happened, reset the date and time. Other Useful Information Connecting to the Computer 42 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Getting Ready Other Useful Information Connecting to the Computer Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Taking Pictures Video Clips Erasing Images The resolution and quality settings determine the size and compression ratio of your images and how many images can be stored in internal memory or on the SD memory card. The higher resolution and quality produce the large size and less compressed image but take up more space in memory. Higher resolution and quality are recommended 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 by pressing the resolution & quality button. The cyclical order is [1600x1200] [ ] [1600x1200] [ ] [1600x1200] [ ] [800x600] [ ] [800x600] [ ] [800x600] [ ] repeat. Resolution & Quality Indicators on the status LCD In [ ]/[ ] mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the image to be recorded In [ ] mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the recorded image 43 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality (continued) Getting Ready The table below shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on 8MB internal memory (7MB internal memory for storing image/video clip files) or a 8MB SD memory card. Resolution Quality [ ] Fine Taking Pictures Compression Ratio 8:1 12:1 16:1 8:1 12:1 16:1 8 MB Internal Memory 10 15 20 41 62 83 8MB SD Memory Card 9 14 18 37 56 75 Full size: [ ]1600x1200 pixels [ ] Normal [ ] Basic [ ] Fine Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Erasing Images Video Clips Half size: [ ]800x600 pixels [ ] Normal [ ] Basic · 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. Other Useful Information Connecting to the Computer 44 Taking Pictures The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder and a 1. 6" LCD monitor to compose pictures. If the battery level is low and no extra batteries are handy, we recommend that you compose pictures by using the viewfinder. Using LCD monitor can accurately compose pictures and examine all details but consume more battery power. The sensitivity value is automatically selected in the range of ISO100 to ISO400. Getting Ready Using the Viewfinder Turn the camera on by sliding the [ POWER ] switch. Turn the mode dial to the [ mode. ] mode or the [ ] Compose the picture in the viewfinder. Turn the "diopter adjustment dial" until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder. When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus, the LED 1 lights orange. The LED1 blinks orange while the image is being saved to the memory. 45 Other Useful Information Connecting to the Computer Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts the exposure and the focus), then press it the rest of the way down. Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Taking Pictures Erasing Images Video Clips Taking Pictures (continued) Getting Ready Using the LCD Monitor Turn the camera on by sliding the [ POWER ] switch. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the [ and compose the picture with it. ] button ] mode or the [ ] Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Erasing Images Video Clips Taking Pictures Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts the exposure and the focus), then press it the rest of the way down. When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus, the LED 1 lights orange. The LED1 blinks orange while the image is being saved to the memory. Connecting to the Computer NOTE · The image in the LCD monitor darkens when in strong sunlight or bright light. · Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time may result in the decrease of shots that you can take. To increase the shots and conserve battery power, turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. · If no operation is performed for 90 seconds, the LCD Monitor will be automatically turned off. Other Useful Information 46 Reviewing the Last Picture in the Record Mode The camera is equipped with the [ ] button, allowing the most recent image to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the [ ]/[ ] mode. If you intend to view the image just after taking a picture, you can press the [ ] button. To return to the record mode from the quick playback status and continue shooting, press the [ ] button again. Getting Ready Other Useful Information Connecting to the Computer Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Taking Pictures Erasing Images Video Clips 47 Using the Optical Zoom Getting Ready The lens moves during the zoom photography. The subject appears closer by pressing the Telephoto button and appears farther away by pressing the Wide-angle button. Taking Pictures Turn the camera on. [. . . ] Place the camera on a stable surface or use a tripod to take photographs. The date and time settings are cleared. Other Useful Information Connecting to the Computer Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Taking Pictures Erasing Images Video Clips Getting Ready 93 Glossary Getting Ready AF/AE AF (auto-focus). . . . . . A function for automatically focusing your camera. AE (auto-exposure). . . . . . . A function for automatically setting your camera's exposure. AF/AE lock. . . . . . Locking of the focus and exposure settings. Recording & Viewing Playing Back/ Erasing Images TTking Pictures Video Clips DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) A standard for directly writing print information to the SD Memory Card. [. . . ]