Acer AF307 User Manual

Acer Digital Photo Frame

User Guide

Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.

Acer Digital Photo Frame User Guide
Original Issue: 05/2008

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Acer Digital Photo Frame User Guide

Model number: __________________________________

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Date of purchase: ________________________________

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Special notes on your digital photo frame (DPF)

The following conditions are normal for the LCD screen and do not indicate a
problem.

• Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during

initial use. Turn off the power and then turn it on again to make sure the
flicker disappears.

• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the

desktop pattern you use.

• The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. It may include

blemishes of 0.01% or less, such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all the time.

• Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen

may remain after switching an image that has been displayed for hours. In
this case, the screen slowly recovers when the image is changed or after
the power has been switched off for a few hours.

Important information

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

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Cleaning your product

Please follow these guidelines when cleaning this product:

• Always unplug the digital photo frame before cleaning.

• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and the casing.

CAUTION for accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment as possible. When you need to disconnect
the power, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

CAUTION when unplugging

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the device.

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CAUTION for memory card reader dummies

Your product shipped with plastic dummies installed in the memory card reader
slots. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal objects, or other particles.
Save the dummies for use when no memory cards are installed in the slots.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.

• In some regions, the AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded

plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power
outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not
insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician
for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock
and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from
unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that
may interfere with the performance of this product.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:

• The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed.

• Liquid was spilled into the product.

• The product was exposed to rain or water.

• The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service.

• The product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions.

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Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

Additional safety information

Your device may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of children.

IT equipment recycling information

Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in
the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as one of the company's
top priorities in minimizing the burden placed on the environment.

We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and
strive to identify and implement the best working procedures to reduce the
environmental impact of our products.

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For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website:

http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability32.htm

Visit www.global.acer.com for further information on the features and benefits
of our other products.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment,
please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm

Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org
information, check www.lamprecycle.org

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. For lamp-specific disposal

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Regulations and safety notices

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device 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 device and receiver.

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

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.

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Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs Canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Acer hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced using high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or
red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute

a malfunction.

We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
3F, No. 168 Xizang Medium Road, Huangpu District,
Shanghai, China

Contact person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Hereby declare that:
Product: Digital Photo Frame
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: AF307
SKU Number: AF307xxx ("x" = 0 ~ 9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) or blank
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken
and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will

continue to comply with the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following

harmonized standards:

• EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B

• EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003

• EN61000-3-2:2000 +A2:2005, Class D

• EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

• EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Easy Lai / Director
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

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Special notes on your digital photo frame (DPF) iii
Important information iii

Safety instructions iii

Cleaning your product iii
CAUTION for accessibility iii
CAUTION when unplugging iii
CAUTION for memory card reader dummies iv

Warnings iv

Using electrical power iv

Product servicing v
Additional safety information v
IT equipment recycling information v
Disposal instructions vi

Regulations and safety notices vii

FCC notice vii
LCD pixel statement viii

Welcome 1

Check the package contents 1

Your digital photo frame tour 2

Front view 2
Back view 3
Bottom view 3

Setting up your digital photo frame 4

Connecting the AC power 4
Placing your digital photo frame 5
Turning the frame on 5

Enjoying your digital photo frame 6

General controls 7

Mode selection 7

Navigation controls 7

Player controls 8

Viewing images from the internal/external memory 8
Auto image copying and resizing 8

Turning on Auto Copy 9
Using Auto Copy 9

Controls on the unit 10

Toggle modes 10
Photo mode 11

Selecting an image 12

Photo mode options 13
Calendar mode 19

Selecting a date 19

Calendar mode options 20

Error message indication 21

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