Manual for PDR-M5

Manual for PDR-M5

Brand: TOSHIBA

Category: Camera

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:33 p.m.

Warranty Information

The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase.

Basic Operation Summary

Getting Ready

  • Unpack and check all accessories.
  • Charge the battery before first use.
  • Insert battery and SmartMedia™ card.
  • Turn the camera ON/OFF.
  • Familiarize yourself with camera parts and LCD display.

Photography

  • Select photography mode (Auto, Flash, Macro, Self-timer, etc.).
  • Adjust image size and quality.
  • Hold camera correctly and use viewfinder or LCD monitor.
  • Press shutter button to take pictures.

Playing Back/Erasing Images

  • Play back photos and movies.
  • Enlarge images (Zoom Playback).
  • Display images in a list (Thumbnail Display).
  • Erase individual images or all images.
  • Format SmartMedia™ card.

Other Applications

  • Adjust basic photographic settings (Auto-off, Sound, Time, Language, Screen).
  • Transfer images to PC or view on TV.

Additional Information

  • Refer to specifications, warnings, troubleshooting, glossary, and customer support.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Causes Remedy See Page
No power supply The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery.
• Load a fully charged battery.		 P.25
The AC adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. Plug the adapter back in. P.29
The camera turns OFF during operation. The mode dial is set incorrectly. Change the mode dial to the correct setting. P.35
The battery runs out quickly. The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery
• Load a fully charged battery.		 P.25
You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions. Put the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture. P.14
The terminals are dirty. Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. –
The battery has reached its effective life. Load a fully charged battery. P.25
No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed. No SmartMedia™ is loaded. Load a SmartMedia™ P.31
The SmartMedia™ is loaded incorrectly. Load the SmartMedia™ correctly. P.31
Not enough space on the SmartMedia™. • Load a new SmartMedia™.
• Erase photographed images or change the size and quality to increase space on the SmartMedia™.		 P.39
P.77
P.79
The SmartMedia™ is write-protected. Remove the write-protection or replace with a new SmartMedia™. P.34
The SmartMedia™ is not formatted. Format the SmartMedia™. P.89
The SmartMedia™ is damaged. Load a new SmartMedia™. P.31
The Auto Power OFF function is activated. Either press the shutter button half way down for at least two seconds, or change the mode dial setting. P.39
P.94
I cannot use the flash to take pictures. The mode dial has been changed to another setting. Set the mode dial to the correct setting. –
The flash unit is closed. Pop up the flash unit. P.51
The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode. P.51
You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button. P.41
The flash will not charge. The camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode. Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode. P.51
Still/moving images cannot be played back. The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery.
• Load a fully charged battery.		 P.25
Wrong playback mode Select the folder to play back. P.84
The playback image is too dark even though I used the flash. The subject is too far away. Move closer to the subject.
(about 2.95 ft (0.9 m) ~ 8.2 ft (2.5 m))		 P.51
The playback image is blurred. The lens is not clean. Clean the lens. –
The image is out of focus. Set macro photography to ON or OFF according to the distance up to the subject. P.47
I cannot format the SmartMedia™. The SmartMedia™ is write-protected. Remove the write-protection. P.34
I cannot erase all the frames. The frame is protected. Remove the write-protection. P.92
The SmartMedia™ is write-protected Remove the write-protection. P.34
Nothing happens when I use the buttons and switches. Camera malfunction. Turn the power OFF and remove the battery once, and try again. –
The mode dial is not at the correct position. Set the mode dial to the correct setting. –
The camera is in the Auto Power OFF mode. Either press the shutter button half way down, or change the mode dial setting. P.39
P.94
Nothing is displayed even through the LCD monitor is set to ON. The camera is in the PC mode. Change the camera to the photography or playback mode. P.42
P.69
The set date and time disappears. Both the battery and AC adapter are removed with the power still ON. Set the date and time again. P.95
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