Acer AF307 User Manual

Acer Digital Photo Frame

User Guide

Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
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Acer Digital Photo Frame User Guide
Original Issue: 05/2008

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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

Contents

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Specifications 22

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Acer digital photo frame. This product has been
designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. To understand
the functions and features of this product, please read this guide before using
the product.

Check the package contents

Carefully open the box and ensure that you have the following items:

• Digital photo frame

• Quick Start Guide

• AC power adapter

Note: Available accessories may vary depending on sales region.

Save the packing materials for future use. If any item is missing or

damaged, contact your dealer.

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Your digital photo frame tour

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Front view

Simply press the corresponding button below (if the unit is oriented
horizontally) or beside (if the unit is oriented vertically) the function indication
to activate it. See "Controls on the unit" for more detail.

Note: After the digital photo frame is turned on, available
functions show on the screen and their corresponding buttons on

the control panel light up for a short time.

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2

# Item Description

1 LCD screen Displays photo content

2 Touch panel Touch-sensitive buttons control the corresponding

function for each mode

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Back view

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# Item Description

1 Power switch Turns the DPF on and off

Bottom view

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# Item Description

1 CF card reader Accepts CF (CompactFlash) memory cards

2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS
PRO), and xD-Picture Card

Note: Only one card can be inserted at any time

3 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter

Note: Both the 5-in-1 and CF card slots support hot-swapping.

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4

Setting up your digital photo

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frame

Connecting the AC power

Plug one end of the AC power adapter into the power jack on the back of the
digital photo frame and the other end into a power outlet.

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2

Note: Available plug type may vary depending on sales region.

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Placing your digital photo frame

Rest the digital photo frame horizontally (recommended orientation) or
vertically on a stable surface to enjoy your photos.

Turning the frame on

Sliding the power switch to On turns the frame on, while sliding the power
switch to Off turns it off.

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O

On

O

On

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Enjoying your digital photo frame

English

The Acer digital photo frame is a photo player with an integrated calendar
function. Use the touch panel to select the function you wish to enjoy. To
toggle between modes, press the touch-sensitive button under the Mode

Selection icon.

• Photo — Shows photos stored on your digital photo frame or removable

media

• Calendar — Displays the date and time

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General controls

Mode selection

To return to the digital photo frame home page, press the touch-sensitive
button under the Mode Selection button.

Icon Item Description

Mode selection Toggle between Photo and Calendar modes

Return Back to previous menu

Menu Press to enter setting menu

Navigation controls

The navigation controls appear at the bottom of the screen.

Icon Item Description

Cursor up Move the cursor to the file above the current file

Cursor down Move the cursor to the file below the current file

Cursor left Move the cursor to the file to the left of the

current file

Cursor right Move the cursor to the file to the right of the

current file

up Scroll up the selected file

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down Scroll down the selected file

left Scroll to the left of the selected file

right Scroll to the right of the selected file

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Player controls

At the bottom of the screen, the player controls — used for slideshows — are
shown.

Icon Item Description

Previous Press to move to the previous file or month

Next Press to move to the next file or month

Viewing images from the internal/ external memory

Your digital photo frame comes with demo images preloaded in the internal
memory. On the back of the unit, there is a 5-in-1 card reader for SD/MS/MS
PRO/MMC/xD cards, and a CF card slot for CF cards.

SD/MS/xD
MS PRO/
MMC

CF

Note: While all images on a memory card will be automatically
resized to fit the LCD screen, the original images on the memory
card remain unaffected.
Both the 5-in-1 and CF card slots support hot-swapping.
If you insert a card into each slot, the frame will only show images
stored on the second card inserted.

Auto image copying and resizing

Automatically copies and resizes image files to the internal memory when a
memory card is inserted. To do so, you must turn on the Auto Copy feature
before inserting a memory card.

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Turning on Auto Copy

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Use the navigation controls on the LCD panel to select

System Setup, and then press the button under

3 Press the up/down buttons to select Auto Copy, and then

press the left/right buttons to make sure On shows on the
screen

4

Press the button under twice to return to the Photo
mode

Using Auto Copy

# Icon Description

1 Insert a memory card. A message asking you whether to use

Auto Copy shows

2

Press the button under to confirm the task

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3 When the process completes, remove the memory card

Note: All copied images will be automatically resized to fit the

screen. The file size of each copied image will be automatically

reduced to save space in the internal memory. This will allow more

images to be stored in the internal memory.

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Controls on the unit

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Toggle modes

To toggle between Photo and Calendar modes, press the button

under .

If the control panel is unused for a while, the backlight turns off automatically.
To turn on the backlight again, touch anywhere on the control panel.
Available functions vary depending on the selected mode and/or UI.

Photo mode

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# Icon Item Description

1 Current mode Displays the current mode

2 LCD screen Displays photo content

3 Current file

number/total
number of files

4 Mode selection Toggles between Photo and Calendar

5 Menu Press to enter the Settings menu

6 Zoom-out Press to shrink the photo on the screen

7 Zoom-in Press to enlarge the photo on the screen

8 Previous file Press to view the previous file

Shows current file and the total number of
files

modes

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# Icon Item Description

9 Next file Press to view the next file

10 Slideshow /

Single view

11 Thumbnail Press to change to thumbail mode

Press to toggle between slideshow and
single view modes

Selecting an image

# Icon Description

1

After you turn on the frame, press the button under
(Thumbnail view)

2 Press the navigation controls to select the image you want

to view

3 To see the selected image full-screen, press the button under

(Single view)

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Photo mode options

Pan

# Icon Description

1

Press the button under to enlarge an image

2

You can press the button under to pan an image

3 Use the navigation controls to move to a particular area you

want to see

4

Press the button under to return to Photo mode

Edit slideshow

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

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2 Press the up/down button to select Edit Slideshow

3

Then press the button under

4

Press the button under to select or deselect an image
that you want to see in the slideshow
A ticked thumbnail means the image is selected. An
unticked thumbnail means the image is not selected

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Copy to memory

English

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select Copy to Memory

3

Then press the button under

4 Press the navigation controls to move to an image you want

to copy

5

Press the button under to select or deselect an image

6

7

Press the button under

Press the button under to confirm the task

OK to confirm, or X to cancel

Delete

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select Delete

3

Then press the button under

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# Icon Description

4 Use the navigation controls to move to the image you want

to delete

5

Press the button under to select or deselect an image

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7

ress the button under

Press the button under to confirm the task

OK to confirm, or X to cancel

Display layout

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select Display layout

3

Then press the button under

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4 Press the left/right button to select the number of

thumbnails to display

5

Press the button under to return to Photo mode

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Rotate

English

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select Rotate

3 Press the left/right button to rotate the selected image by

the selected angle. The rotation angle will be automatically
reset to zero after you move to another image

4

Press the button under to return to Photo mode

Display clock

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select Display Clock

3 Press the left/right button to select whether to show the

clock while in Photo mode

4

Press the button under to return to Photo mode

Slideshow setup

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select Slideshow Setup

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# Icon Description

3

Then press the button under

4 Use the navigation controls to set the interval between

images, transition effect and the display sequence

5

Press the button under twice to return to the Photo
mode

System setup (also available in Calendar mode)

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select System Setup

3

Then press the button under

4 Use the navigation controls to set the LCD brightness, OSD

language and whether to use the Auto Copy feature
whenever inserting a memory card. You can also perform a
System Reset or Format from this menu

5

Press the button under twice to return to the Photo
mode

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Format

English

# Icon Description

1

In Photo mode, press the button under

2 Press the up/down button to select System Setup

3

Then press the button under

4 Press the up/down buttons to select Format

5

Then press the button under

6 You can also format the memory. All the files stored on the

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internal memory will be erased

Press the button under

OK to confirm, or X to cancel

Calendar mode

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# Icon Item Description

1 Current mode Displays the current mode

2 Calendar Shows the current calendar

3 Mode selection Toggles between Photo and Calendar

modes

4 Menu Press to enter the Settings menu

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English

5 Previous month Press to view the previous month

6 Next month Press to view the next month

Selecting a date

# Icon Description

1

Press the button under to switch to Calendar mode.
The image selected in Photo mode will be the background
image

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# Icon Description

2

Press the buttons under or to change the calendar
to the previous month or next month

Calendar mode options

Set the date and time

# Icon Description

1

After you turn on the unit, press button under to
switch to the Calendar mode

2

Press the button under

3 Press the up/down button to select Date and Time

4

Then press the button under

5 Press the left/right buttons to move to different fields and

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use up/down buttons to adjust the date and time

Press the button under

OK to confirm, or X to cancel

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Error message indication

Below is the list of some error messages you might encounter when using this
product. Suggested solutions are also included.

Error message Description

The internal memory is full. Please remove
some images files, so you can add new files.

The memory card may not be inserted
properly. Please check the card and make
sure it is inserted properly.

You pressed the stop button, so the unit has
stopped copying files.

The file cannot be decoded correctly. Please
ensure the file is compatible with the DPF.
You also can contact your nearest service
center for assistance.

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An unknown error occurred. Please ensure
the file is compatible with the DPF.
You can also contact your nearest service
center for assistance.

The DPF does not support this file format.
Please ensure the file is compatible with the
DPF. You can also contact your nearest service
center for assistance.

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Specifications

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Item Component Description

LCD Panel Display size/type 7" TFT LCD

Panel resolution 800 x 480

System Memory SDRAM 16 MB

NOR Flash 2 MB

NAND Flash 128 MB

Local Keys Power switch

Touch-sensitive
buttons

Connectivity Card readers CF

DC power jack

Playback Photo display Single picture/thumbnails/slideshow

Supported
formats

Display
orientation

Other Features Calendar Yes

Clock Yes

Automatic file
copy

Multi-language
OSD

Power Supply Input 5 V

Power
consumption

Dimensions &
Weight

Dimensions 232.7 x 172.7 x 160 mm (W x H x D)

Weight 515 g

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SD/MS/MS PRO/MMC/xD

Photo: JPEG/BMP

Portrait/landscape

Auto download, auto resize

Dutch, English, French, German,
Italian, Russian, Spanish

/1.5 A

7 W (Max)