Table of Contents Introduction︱.........................3 Package Contents︱.......................3 Features︱..........................3 System Requirements︱ ......................4 Safety Precautions︱......................5 General Use ..........................5 Cleaning ............................5 Backing Up Data ...........................5 Getting Started︱ ........................6 Setting Up the T.photo ........................6 Installing the FM Antenna ......................7 Using a memory card or USB Flash drive..................8 Volume control and headphones ....................8 Navigation and Menu Buttons .......................9 On Screen Display (OSD) ......................9...
Please read it in carefully before using the T.photo. Package Contents︱ Upon purchasing your Transcend T.photo, please make sure each of the following is included: T.photo Remote Control (battery included)
Automatic Power-ON/OFF and Sleep timers Custom alarm clock settings - wake up to your favorite FM radio station or MP3 song System Requirements︱ System requirements for connecting T.photo to a computer: 100~240V voltage power outlet for the DC adaptor Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port One of the following Operating Systems: •...
• Do not use this product in environments with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration. • Only use the Transcend provided DC adapter with the T.photo. Use of other adapters may cause fire or explosion. • Never cover or seal any of the holes on the T.photo.
Getting Started︱ Volume 5-Way Navigation SD/SDHC/ control Button Panel MMC/ MS Slot Antenna microSD / Input M2 Slot Headphone Jack CF Slot USB Port (Flash Drives) DC Power Mini-B USB Port Input (PC Connection) Menu Buttons Left Speaker Right Speaker Wall-Hanging Holes Stand...
Connect the DC adapter cable to the DC power input jack on your T.photo. Plug the DC adapter into a wall outlet. The T.photo will automatically turn on. If it is already plugged in, press and hold the leftmost rectangular menu button on the T.photo for 2 seconds until it powers ON, or press on the remote control.
Using a memory card or USB flash drive Insert a memory card into its appropriate card slot on the right-hand side of T.photo or plug a USB flash drive to the USB port on the left-hand side. Once a memory card or USB flash drive is plugged in, T.photo will automatically begin slideshow playback of all photos available on your memory card or flash drive.
Navigation and Menu Buttons On the front of the T.photo, there are six convenient menu buttons and a 5-way navigation button, which are represented in this manual with capital letters (ex: EXIT = the menu button on the far left of the T.photo.) The central 5-way navigation button can be used for browsing through menus and selecting files, and the six menu buttons offer convenient shortcuts to certain T.photo functions.
• (Music) (Video) (Radio) (Calendar) (Settings) (Home) : These modes can be directly accessed by pressing one of these shortcut buttons no matter what menu/mode the T.photo is currently in. • : These buttons allow you to switch between Thumbnail and Slideshow modes. •...
If you want to transfer pictures and music between the T.photo and your computer, connect the T.photo to a USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable. Turn on the T.photo. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini-B USB port located on the left side of the T.photo. computer T.photo 3.
*Note: E:,F:,G:, and H: are example drive letters - the letters in your “My Computer” window may differ Proper removal of your T.photo (from Windows): Click once on the Removable Hardware icon in the system tray. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue. A window will appear stating, “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’...
from the USB port. ® Linux Kernel 2.4 or later No drivers are required. Plug your T.photo into a USB port and mount it. First create a directory for the T.photo. Example: mkdir /mnt / T.photo 2. Then, mount the T.photo. Example: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt / T.photo Proper removal of your T.photo (from Linux): Execute umount /mnt/ T.photo to un-mount the device.
The Home Menu︱ The Home menu acts as a convenient gateway to access all of T.photo’s functions. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to select one of the six icons listed in Home menu (shown below) and press OK. Photo This option lets you display photos in Thumbnail, Photo view or slideshow mode with special effects.
Photo︱ The Photo function has three modes: (Thumbnail mode, Photo View mode and Slideshow mode). You can use the remote control to access these modes directly or navigate to them using the OSD. Thumbnail Mode Select Photo from the Home menu or press to enter this mode.
Add to / Remove from My Favorites ( ): Copy the currently selected photo in the Thumbnail viewer to the T.photo’s internal memory (when the viewing source is a memory card or USB flash drive). To remove a photo from the internal memory, select “My Favorites” as the viewing source, navigate to the desired thumbnail to remove, and then choose “Remove from My Favorites.”...
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Switching to Slideshow mode: Press at any time while viewing a photo to switch to Slideshow mode. Options: This menu shows list of options available in the Photo View mode. Some of these options are available on the remote or by using the menu buttons on the front of the T.photo. Press and use LEFT and RIGHT to highlight the desired menu option.
only enabled at x1 zoom) Themes: This option brings up a submenu that lets you select theme frames to wrap around your photos while viewing in Slideshow or Photo View. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to highlight None, X-mas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day or New Year, then press to confirm.
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Press while viewing a slideshow to switch to Thumbnail mode. Options: This menu shows list of options available in the Slideshow mode. Some of these options are available on the remote or by using the menu buttons on the front of the T.photo. Press and use LEFT and RIGHT to highlight the desired menu option.
Video︱ The Video function is a convenient way to playback videos and movies on your T.photo. There are two Video modes: (Video Explorer and Video Player). You can use the remote control to access these modes directly or navigate to them using the OSD. Video Explorer Select Video from the Home menu or press to enter this mode.
Repeat Mode: Adjust the way T.photo plays your video files: Normal, Repeat one, Repeat all. • Normal (plays once and returns to the Video Explorer) • Repeat One (continuously replays the selected video) • Repeat All (continuously replays all available video files on the current source media) Select Source: Change the media source to browse videos from.
MUSIC︱ The Music mode has two ways to find and playback music files. You can individually skip through each available song, one-by-one in the Music Player, or you can browse folders on your storage media to find a specific song file to play. The Music mode also lets you set your favorite song as your alarm clock ringer. Music Explorer Choose “Music”...
Add to / Remove from My Favorites ( ): Copy the current highlighted music file from your storage media (Memory card or USB flash drive) to T.photo’s internal memory. To delete songs from the internal memory, change the media source to “My Favorites” and select Remove from My Favorites from the Options menu.
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ICON INDICATION Picture Display Displays either a single background image or a photo slideshow Date Displays today’s date and day of the week Repeat Mode Repeat Repeat Normal in Repeat in Random in Random Normal Folder Folder Folder Equalizer Mode Normal Jazz Rock...
Radio︱ By selecting the Radio option or pressing , you can listen to your favorite radio stations from the built-in FM tuner and browse your photos at the same time. The Radio mode also lets you set your favorite station as your alarm clock ringer. ICON INDICATION Picture Display...
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1. In Radio mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons (the FM frequency will increase or decrease in 0.1MHz increments) until you reach the desired frequency. 2. You can also press and hold either LEFT or RIGHT to auto-scan for the next available station. To select a preset station In Radio mode, press DOWN to skip forward to the next saved station in the station list.
5. Your new saved station will now be highlighted in the Radio screen’s list of saved stations. Station List: This option displays a list of all 20 preset stations and their frequencies. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the station that you want to listen to and press .
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Note: • To improve FM reception, extend the FM antenna wire to its full length and point it in the direction that gives the strongest signal. Signal strength may also depend on the location of your home. • We recommend performing an Auto Scan the first time you use the Radio, and then adjusting the Saved Stations list to your preference.
Calendar︱ In the Calendar mode, your T.photo becomes an attractive desktop calendar and clock that lets you set important date reminders and display your favorite photos, too. The Calendar mode displays a monthly calendar and digital clock on the right-hand side of the screen and a selected photo or slideshow on the left. Press UP or DOWN to switch to the previous or next month.
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Picture Display Mode: Change the way pictures are displayed in the Clock and Calendar mode: “Background Image” (static photo) or “Slideshow,” which will consecutively display all pictures on the currently selected media source. The background Image can be chosen in: “Home > Photo View >...
Settings︱ In the Settings menu, you can inspect your T.photo’s current device status – Product name, Firmware version, and free space of My Favorites (onboard memory). You can also adjust T.photo’s interface settings like setting the clock and changing languages. 1.
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Alarm The alarm function lets you use your T.photo like a clock radio – you can even wake up to your favorite MP3 song or radio station in the morning. Select Alarm from the Settings menu, and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select between alarm on/off, alarm time, alarm sound, alarm volume and sleep timer.
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Date / Time This option lets you adjust the current date and time and set your T.photo to automatically turn on and off every day at a specific time. The Auto-ON/OFF timer is a convenient way to save power at night. Select Date/Time from the Settings menu, and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select between date, time, 12H/24H, auto-on, auto-off or auto-on/off timer.
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Display This menu lets you change the way photos are displayed on the T.photo’s screen. 1. Select Display from the Settings menu to open the Display settings menu, and use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight “brightness”, “contrast” , “fullscreen” and “orientation.” 2.
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4. After the process is finished, the Settings menu will be displayed again. Upgrade Firmware Use this function to keep your T.photo up to date with the latest version from Transcend (available on the Transcend website. 1. Insert a storage device such as a USB flash drive or SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/CF memory card that contains a newer version of firmware.
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Note: NEVER remove the power cord or any storage devices while the firmware is being upgraded. If firmware upgrade fails and the T.photo will not turn on, please T.photo contact Transcend customer support.
T.photo in for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites. For any Hardware issues please consult the T.photo User’s Manual.
Transcend is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to the failure of a hard drive device. Transcend’s T.photo must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry standards. Transcend will not be liable for damages resulting from a third party device that causes the Transcend T.photo to fail.
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