Toshiba Cameras - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Your camera requires four AA size batteries.There are several factors that contribute to battery life: NiMH: This is the best solution for enjoyment and cost savings. NiMH batteries typically last longer per charge than the average alkaline batteries. NiMH batteries are rechargeable batteries, so they can be used several times and thereby reduce the expense of continually purchasing new batteries. NiMH batteries are typically sold with a power adapter for charging. The life of these batteries can often be determined by the mAh rating, the higher the mAh rating on the battery, the longer that they will last. NiMH batteries do not have the memory effect associated with NiCd batteries, which means that these batteries can be recharged at any time and at your convenience (you do not have to wait for the batteries to completely drain between charges). Lithium: Energizer has introduced a new series of Lithium batteries that provide optimum performance and long life for disposable AA size batteries. Laboratory studies shows that Lithium batteries last more than three times as long as standard Alkaline batteries. This means many more hours of fun and satisfaction with your digital camera. These lithium batteries are not rechargeable, they are long lasting. Alkaline: Using the LCD display, downloading images, playback, zoom and flash all require some battery power to operate and may decrease the number of shots per set of batteries. Performance may also vary based on the Alkaline batteries selected. To significantly increase battery life, be sure to turn off the LCD when it is not in use. The LCD consumes the most amount of battery power. The benefit of being able to use alkaline batteries is that you can find then almost anywhere if needed. Manganese: If you are using manganese batteries, the typical battery life will be about 2 - 5 shots. Then the camera will indicate that battery power is low and may shut-down. To avoid this experience, use either Alkaline or NiMH batteries. Optimum Solution: Use a set of NiMH batteries for longer use and to reduce the expense of continually buying new batteries. It may also be a good idea to keep a spare set of NiMH batteries for other devices that require AA size batteries on a regular basis. Use AA Alkaline batteries when the NiMH batteries need to be recharged and you want to continue enjoying the use of your camera.

This is not a camera. Why post in the Camera queries forum ?

a) This is not a camera b) Have you looked in the manual ?

Turn Off you Toshiba Qosmio, then hold down F2 key, and then press the power button same time, just hold F2 key until Bios display appear on screen..

ok you posted to wrong forumpost to camara but sure no big deal..... Toshiba Digital Still Camera PDR 3320i guess you tested the battery, with a voltmeter?yes it is old. the manual is here,...16 years old, is no spring chicken.so battery is first on all things old battery first.new it came with these options4 x AA: Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithiumwhich do you have, try AA batteries first alkalienso no need to charge them an can'tit needs smart media card to work.it must be formatted in the camera, never in a PC.so with 4 new AA batteries, alkdoes the screen come on? it must.or this puppy is toast.(optional A/C Adapter PDR-AC20)charger.https://www.manualslib.com/manual/330672/Toshiba-Pdr-3320.html

Try using computer to format cards. Full format.

Just use a USB card reader

Unfortunately, if there is a power loss while a camera's software is being updated, it can (and in this case apparently has) corrupt the control software. You may be able to download the latest firmware to correct this fault, but otherwise you may need to replace the camera.

Discover what the error is with the card and correct it. The card could be corrupted, an incorrect storage capacity, write-protect could be set, or it could be full.

As you yourself have said, this is NOT a camera. For help, I would advise you to post this in a forum dealing with computer equipment.