Brand: TOSHIBA
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for PDR-M21
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:42 p.m.
Warranty Information
Please refer to the documentation provided with your product for specific warranty information.
Getting Ready
- Accessories: Ensure all included items like batteries, USB cable, and hand strap are present.
- Names of Parts: Familiarize yourself with the camera's buttons and components.
- Attaching the Strap: Securely attach the hand strap.
- Installing Batteries: Load the correct AA batteries, observing polarity.
- Using the Power Outlet: Connect the AC adapter if available.
- About SmartMedia™: Notes on handling and inserting the SmartMedia™ card.
Basic Photography
- How to Hold Your Camera: Proper grip for stable shooting.
- How to Press the Shutter Button: Gentle press for focus and full press to capture.
- Photography (Auto Photography): Using the automatic mode.
- Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor: Composing your shot.
- Setting Image Size and Quality: Adjusting resolution and compression.
- Various Photography Modes: Explore Digital Zoom, Close-up, Self-timer, Flash, and Sequential Image photography.
Playing Back/Erasing Images
- Playing Back Photographed Images: Viewing single images.
- Enlarging Images (Zoom Playback): Magnifying images.
- Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display): Viewing multiple small images.
- Protecting Images: Preventing accidental deletion.
- Erasing Images: Deleting individual or all images.
- Formatting SmartMedia™: Preparing the card for use.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution | See Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device does not turn on. | Batteries are depleted. | Replace batteries. | S.23 |
| AC adapter plug is disconnected. | Reconnect the AC adapter plug. | S.27 | |
| Mode dial is set incorrectly. | Set the mode dial correctly. | S.33 | |
| Camera turns off during operation. | Batteries are depleted. | Replace batteries. | S.23 |
| Batteries are consumed quickly. | Camera is used in extremely cold conditions. | Warm the battery in your pocket or a warm place, then insert it into the camera shortly before use. | - |
| Contacts are dirty. | Wipe the battery contacts with a clean, dry cloth. | S.23 | |
| Batteries have reached the end of their life. | Replace batteries. | S.23 | |
| No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. | SmartMedia™ is not inserted. | Insert SmartMedia™. | S.29 |
| SmartMedia™ is inserted incorrectly. | Insert SmartMedia™ correctly. | S.29 | |
| Insufficient storage space on SmartMedia™. | • Insert a new SmartMedia™. • Delete images to increase capacity on SmartMedia™. |
S.29 S.64 |
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| SmartMedia™ is write-protected. | Remove the write-protection or insert a new SmartMedia™. | S.32 | |
| SmartMedia™ is not formatted. | Format SmartMedia™. | S.67 | |
| SmartMedia™ is damaged. | Insert a new SmartMedia™. | S.29 | |
| Auto power off is activated. | Either fully press the shutter button, or change the mode dial setting. | S.37 S.72 |