Traveler Slimline X5 User Guide

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 Class B digital devices, 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Trademark Information

Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital still camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC power adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital still camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warning

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Use the supplied AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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Caution

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. Using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no

battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS

8 INTRODUCTION

8 Overview 9 Package Contents

10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

10 Front View 11 Rear View 12 LCD Monitor Information 14 LED Indicators

15 PREPARING THE CAMERA

15 Installing the Battery 16 Charging the Battery 17 Using an AC Adapter/Charger 17 Attaching the Camera Strap 18 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

19 GETTING STARTED

19 Turning the Power On/Off 20 Setting the Date and Time 21 Choosing the Screen Language 22 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory 23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality

25 CAMERA MODE

25 Capturing Images 26 Setting the Scene Mode 28 Using the Optical Zoom 29 Using the Digital Zoom 30 Using the Flash 32 Using the Self-Timer 33 Adjusting the Exposure 34 Setting the White Balance

35 ADVANCED CAPTURE

35 Continuous Capture 36 Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB) 37 Adjusting White Balance Manually

38 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

38 Viewing Images 39 Magnifying Images 40 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) 41 Slideshow Display

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41 Resizing an Image

42 MOVIE MODE

42 Recording Video Clips 43 Playing Back Video Clips

44 PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

44 Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV 45 Deleting Images/Video Clips 46 Protecting Images/Video Clips 47 Setting the DPOF 49 Changing the Camera Startup Screen

50 AUDIO MODE

50 Recording Voice Files 50 Playing Back a Voice File 51 Deleting a Voice File

52 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA TO COMPUTER

53 Step 1: Installing the USB driver 54 Step 2: Connecting the digital still camera to your computer 55 Step 3: Downloading images, videos or voice files

56 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER 59 USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

59 Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver 60 Step 2: Connecting the digital still camera to your computer 60 Step 3: Running your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

61 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

61 Installing Photo Explorer 62 Installing Photo Express

63 MENU OPTIONS

63 Camera Menu 66 Movie Menu 67 Play Menu 69 Setup Menu (In Camera and Movie Modes) 70 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

71 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES 72 SPECIFICATIONS 73 TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital still camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 5.2 Mega pixels CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following:

2.5” LTPS color LCD monitor

The LCD monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have captured.

Optical zoom

The 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wideangle images.

Digital zoom

4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12 times. Captured images may be reviewed and a selected portion of an image may be enlarged up to 8x.

Automatic flash

An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

9MB internal (built-in) memory

You may capture and store images without the immediate need for an additional memory card.

SD memory card support

You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using a Secure Digital (SD) memory card.

Camcorder, PC Camera, and voice-recorder support

USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)

Still images, video clips, or voice files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98).

DPOF support

You can print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card with embedded printing information.

PictBridge support

You can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

1 x Traveler Slimline X5 Digital Still Camera 1 x Traveler 256MB SD Memory Card 1 x Traveler Conversion adapter 1 x Traveler AC Adapter/Charger 2 x Traveler Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batteries 1 x Traveler Camera Pouch 1 x Software CD-ROM 1 x USB Cable 1 x AV Cable 1 x Camera Strap 1 x User’s Manual 1 x Traveler battery charger 1 x Car adapter for charger 1 x Traveler docking station

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1 2 3

1. Shutter button

2. POWER Power button

3. Flash

4. Mode switch Camera mode Movie mode

Playback mode

7 8

5. Self-timer LED (AF auxiliary light)

6. Speaker

7. Lens

8. Conversion adapter terminal

9. Microphone

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Rear View

1 2 3

1. LCD monitor

2. Display button/ Audio mode button

3. Status LED

4. T Zoom in (Telephoto) button

W Zoom out (Wide-angle) button

Control Buttons

1. Flash button

S Up button

2. Exposure compensation/

Backlight correction button

W Left button

3. Scene mode button

T Down button

4. Self-timer button

X Right button

5. OK Set button

6 7

5. Menu button

6. Delete button

7. Strap eyelet

8. Control buttons

9. Battery/SD memory card cover

10.Tripod socket

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LCD Monitor Information

Camera Mode

1. Camera mode

2. Image quality [

] SUPER FINE

[

] FINE

[

] NORMAL

3. Image size (resolution)

[

] 2560 x 1920

[

] 2048 x 1536

1.2

[

] 1280 x 960

0.3

] 640 x 480

[

] TIFF IMAGE

4. Available number of shots

5. SD memory card indicator (if present)

6. [

] Adapter indicator/

Battery power indicator

[

] Full battery power ] Medium battery power

[ [

] Low battery power

[

] Virtually no battery power

7. Scene mode

[

] AUTO

] PORTRAIT

[

] LANDSCAPE

] NIGHT SCENE

[ [

] SPORTS

[

] MACRO

8. Flash mode

] RED EYE

[ [

] NO FLASH

[

] AUTO FLASH

]FORCED FLASH

[

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1 2 3 6

15 13 12

9. Self-timer icon (if used) ] 3-second delay

[

] 10-second delay

[

10.White balance

[AUTO] AUTO [ [ [

] TUNGSTEN

[ [

11. Capture mode icon

[

12. Time

13. Date

14. Focus area

15. [

[

16. Zoom status

7 8 9

10 11

] DAYLIGHT ] CLOUDY ] SUNSET

] FLUORESCENT

] SINGLE

] CONTINUOUS

] AEB

] Exposure compensation ] Backlight correction

1 2 364

Movie Mode

1 2 4

678

VGA

1. Movie mode

2. Available recording time/Elapsed time

3. Video size

VGA

[

] 640 x 480

QVGA

[

] 320 x 240

4. SD memory card indicator (if present)

5. Battery power indicator

6. Time

7. Date

8. Exposure compensation (no indication

with 0EV)

9. Zoom status

Playback mode -Image Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Frame number

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Image size (resolution)

6. Camera mode

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Playback mode -Video Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Frame number

3. Video size

4. SD memory card indicator (if present)

5. Battery power indicator

6. Stop indicator

7. Fast reverse playback indicator

8. Fast forward playback indicator

9. Video status bar

10.Movie mode

1 2 4105

100-0001

STOP :

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Audio Mode

2 3

1. Audio mode

2. SD memory card indicator (if present)

3. Battery power indicator

4. Sound level (speaker volume)

5. Audio file name

AUD_0001

AUD_0002 AUD_0003

SELECT FILE! :RECORD

:PLAY

W :VOLUME - T :VOLUME +

LED Indicators

Indicator Status Description/Activity

Solid red 2.The digital still camera is in the process

Status LED Image is being processed and stored

Blinking red Solid green

Self-timer LED Blinking red T he self-timer function is activated.

1.The digital still camera is powering up.

of battery charge.

to memory. USB communication is in progress.

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Battery

We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

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To remove the battery

Open the battery/SD memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the AC adapter/charger and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1. Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration.

2. Connect one end of the AC adapter/ charger to the DC IN terminal of the conversion adapter.

3. Connect the other end of the AC adapter/charger to a wall outlet.

Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

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The digital still camera must be used with the specified AC adapter/ charger. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the digital still camera in cold environments, keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment.

Using an AC Adapter/Charger

Using an AC adapter/charger prevents the digital still camera from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section "Charging the Battery".

Make sure to use only the AC adapter/charger specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

You can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Always make sure the digital still camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting

an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”. To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

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GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

Press the POWER button to turn on your digital still camera. To turn off your digital still camera, press the POWER button again.

If the camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on, the camera will switch to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power. The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a defined period time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled "POWER OFF" in the Setup Menu (In Camera and Movie Modes) for further details.

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Setting the Date and Time

The date/time setting screen will automatically appear:

When first turning the camera on. When turning the power on after leaving the camera without battery for an extended period of time.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

2. Slide the mode switch to [

3. Press the X button to select [SETUP] menu.

4. Use the S /T /W /X buttons to select [DATE SETUP], then press the OK button.

5. Press the W /X buttons to select the Year, Month, Day and Time fields.

To increase the value, press the S button. To decrease the value, press the T button. The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

6. Press the OK button after all fields are set.

PLAY

Y/M/D

NTSC

PAL

DATE SETUP SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM:

SETUP

2004.01.03 EXIT:

ENTRY:

DATE SETUP

2004.01.01

00:11

SELECT ITEM : SET :

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Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

2. Slide the mode switch to [

3. Press the X button to select [SETUP] menu.

4. Use the S /T /W /X buttons to select [LANGUAGE], then press the OK button.

5. Use the S /T buttons to select the language you want.

6. Press the OK button to confirm.

PLAY

Y/M/D

NTSC

PAL

LANGUAGE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM:

SETUP

ENGLISH

EXIT:

ENTRY:

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BACK : SET :

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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

Formatting erases all images, videos, audio files and folders that are stored on the SD memory card or internal memory. Formatting is not possible if an SD memory card is locked.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

2. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

3. Press the X button to select [SETUP] Menu.

4. Use the S /T /W /X buttons to select [FORMAT], then press the OK button.

5. Use the S /T buttons to select [YES], then press the OK button to confirm.

To cancel formatting, select [NO].

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FUNCTION SETUP

FORMAT

AUTO

DATE

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FORMAT SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM:

EXIT:

ENTRY:

FORMAT

YES

BACK : SET :

You should format an SD memory card with the camera before using it for the first time. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

Resolution and quality settings determine the file size and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.

High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

3. Press the button.

The [PICTURE] menu is displayed.

4. Use the S /T /W /X buttons to select [SIZE], then press the OK button.

5. Use the S/T buttons to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.

6. Follow the step 4 and 5 above to set the [QUALITY].

SIZE

2560x1920

2048x1536 1280x960 640x480

BACK : SET :

QUALITY

SUPER FINE FINE

NORMAL

BACK : SET :

1.2

0.3

1/5

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The possible number of shots and recording time vary according to the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured. You can resize the images later. (Please refer to section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail.

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