Eastman Kodak PUL730 User Manual

KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

Extended user guide

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For help with your digital frame, www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2009

All screen images are simulated.

Kodak and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

P/N 4H6784_en

Power and connectors

Power

USB connector

Memory card slot

DC-in*

Memory card slot

MS/MS Pro Duo

SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/XD

Health Check
button

Product features

* See Attaching the power cable, page 1.

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Table of contents 1

1 Getting started ......................................................................................1

Attaching the power cable ............................................................................1

Turning your frame on and off.......................................................................2

Setting your language ...................................................................................2

Connecting to your wireless network.............................................................3

Activating your frame....................................................................................6

Sending pictures from your computer to your frame .......................................7

Inserting a memory card................................................................................8

Connecting a USB device...............................................................................8

2 Viewing pictures ....................................................................................9

Viewing pictures from internal memory..........................................................9

Viewing pictures from a memory card............................................................9

Navigating through your pictures.................................................................10

Changing play speed and transition type .....................................................11

Viewing pictures in collage mode ................................................................12

Receiving pictures from friends....................................................................13

3 Doing more with your frame ...............................................................14

Deleting pictures from the frame .................................................................14

Copying pictures to internal memory............................................................14

Upgrading your firmware (recommended)....................................................15

Maintaining your frame...............................................................................16

4 Appendix .............................................................................................17

Digital frame specifications..........................................................................17

Important safety instructions .......................................................................18

Additional care and maintenance ................................................................19

Limited warranty .........................................................................................19

Regulatory compliance and advisory............................................................21

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1 Getting started

CAUTION:

Your power cable may look
different from the one pictured.
Use the plug that accommodates
your type of power outlet.

Attaching the power cable

Do not use this power cable with other devices, including digital
cameras.

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Getting started

Power button - press and hold (for
about 2 seconds), then release

Turning your frame on and off

Setting your language

The language screen appears the first time you turn on your frame. Touch your
language.

NOTE: If someone else already set up your frame, your language may already be selected, and the

language screen may not appear.

To change your language after you have already set
it, access the settings menu for your frame on the
Web at www.kodakpulse.com.

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Getting started

Connecting to your wireless network

To allow your frame to receive pictures wirelessly, connect your frame to your wireless
network.

NOTE: If you are not sure you have a wireless network, ask the person who set up your network.

To start enjoying your pictures now - without connecting to your wireless network ­insert a memory card, or connect a camera or other USB device with pictures (see

page 8).

First time—If this is the first time you turned on
your frame, touch Start.

NOTE: If someone else already set up your frame, your settings may

already be configured. Your setup screen may look different.

Touch Back to go to the language screen (see

page 2).

Or, touch Exit to dismiss wireless setup and go to
the slide show view (see page 9).

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Getting started

FPO

Health Check button

FPO

FPO

Later—To connect to your wireless network later:

1 On the back of the frame, press the Health Check

button.

2 On the touch screen, touch Network.

Available wireless networks are listed.

If one or more wireless networks are shown,
touch your network.

If your wireless network is not shown, check

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that your router is on and your frame is close to the
router, then touch Refresh.

Getting started

If your wireless network is still not shown, your
network name (SSID) may not be broadcast. To
enter it manually:

a Touch Non-Broadcast.

The on-screen keyboard appears.

b Using the on-screen keyboard, enter the SSID. If

you do not know your network name, ask the
person who set up your network.

c When finished, touch OK.

Touch Back to go to the network screen.

If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS), the WPS screen appears. Press the WPS
button on your router to automatically connect to
your wireless network.

If you are asked to enter your security code
or your WPS PIN code, use the on-screen

keyboard to enter it, then touch OK. If you do not
know your code, ask the person who set up your
network.

The frame scans for your wireless network. A message
appears when it has successfully connected.

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Getting started

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Activating your frame

The activation screen appears the first time you connect to your wireless network (see

page 6). Activating your frame is the first step in being able to send pictures from your

computer to your frame using a free Web-based application.
NOTE: If someone else already set up your frame, your frame may already be activated, and the activation

screen may not appear.

1 Write down and save the activation code.

To dismiss activation and go to the slide show view,
touch Exit (see page 9).

NOTE: The activation code can also be found beneath the serial

number on the product packaging.

2 On your computer, visit www.kodakpulse.com to

create a new account. Follow the instructions and
enter your activation code when prompted.

The frame communicates with the Web server to verify
your account information.

If someone else already set up your frame,
you may be asked to verify the existing account
information. Touch OK on the frame if the
information shown is correct, or Not Me if the
information is incorrect. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

After your account information has been verified, a
welcome screen appears.

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Getting started

Sending pictures from your computer to your frame

After you set up your free online account and activate your frame (see page 6), not
only can send pictures from your computer to your frame, you can set up your account
so that you and your friends can email pictures to your frame. You can even send
pictures to your frame from KODAK Gallery or from the FACEBOOK Social Network
accounts that you allow.

1 On your computer, visit www.kodakpulse.com then sign in to your account.

If your frame has not been activated, do so now (see page 6).

2 Follow the instructions to choose pictures to send to your frame (see the online

Help for more information).

When your frame receives new pictures from a friend, a message appears. Touch
View Now to see the new pictures immediately, or touch View Later to add
them to your frame (see page 13).

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Getting started

MMC (MULTIMEDIA Card)

To insert a card, push it firmly into the slot until it clicks and stops.
To remove a card, pull it out of the slot.

*IMPORTANT: Do not insert an MS Pro
or MS Pro Duo card in the top slot. It may
be difficult to remove.

XD

SECURE DIGITAL/SECURE DIGITAL High Capacity
(SD/SDHC)

Bottom slot:

MS/MS Pro Duo (MEMORY STICK)

MS (MEMORY STICK)

Top slot*:

Supported USB devices include a flash drive,
card reader, hard drive*, etc.

USB devices and cables are sold separately.
* External hard drives must be self-powered

and formatted as FAT32.

Inserting a memory card

Connecting a USB device

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2 Viewing pictures

Pictures play from the frame’s internal memory when no card or USB device is
inserted.

Pictures play from a memory card or USB device when one is inserted in the frame.
NOTE: Your frame may contain pre-loaded sample pictures, which play only when there are no other

pictures loaded (from a memory card, USB device, or internal memory). Sample pictures may not be
deleted.

Viewing pictures from internal memory

■ Turn on the frame. If this is the first time, see Chapter 1, Getting started.

The pictures in your frame’s internal memory play automatically.

NOTE: Make sure no memory card or USB device is inserted in the frame.

To copy pictures into the frame’s internal memory, see page 14.

Viewing pictures from a memory card

■ Turn on the frame. Insert a memory card, USB flash drive, or other USB device (see

page 8).

Your pictures start playing automatically.

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Viewing pictures

Previous picture Next picture

Play/Pause

Touch < or >, or swipe your finger left or right across the screen to navigate through
your pictures.

Touch the play/pause button to start or stop the slide show.

FPO

Touch the screen to display menu options.

Touch the information button for picture information.

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Navigating through your pictures

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Viewing pictures

1. Touch the screen to display
menu options, then touch the
transition time button .

FPO

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2. Select a transition type (see below).

Changing play speed and transition type

Change how long each picture stays on the screen and the type of transition between
pictures.

3 seconds, wipe (default)—pictures change every 3 seconds, with wipe transition.

10 seconds, fade—pictures change every 10 seconds, with fade transition.

10 seconds, zoom & pan—pictures change every 10 seconds, with zoom & pan

transition.

30 seconds, fade—pictures change every 30 seconds, with fade transition.

30 minutes, fade—pictures change every 30 minutes, with fade transition.

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Viewing pictures

Smart—pictures change at different intervals over time:

First 5 minutes: pictures change every 3 seconds, with wipe transition.

5–10 minutes: pictures change every 10 seconds, with fade transition.

10–30 minutes: pictures change every 1 minute, with fade transition.

After 30 minutes: pictures change every 30 minutes, with fade transition.

Viewing pictures in collage mode

View a revolving five-picture slide show.

Touch the screen to display menu
options, then touch the collage
button .

Touch a picture to view it full screen.

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Viewing pictures

FPO

FPO

(Pictures are added to your frame.)

Receiving pictures from friends

When your frame receives new pictures from a friend (see page 7), a message
appears. Touch View Now to see the new pictures immediately, or touch View
Later to add them to your frame.

If you choose View Now, the new pictures are displayed in order, at 5 second
intervals. After all pictures have been displayed, touch Play Again to see them again,
or touch Done to exit and add the pictures to your frame.

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3 Doing more with your frame

CAUTION:

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Deleting pictures from the frame

You can delete pictures from your frame’s internal memory, but not from a memory
card or USB device.

1 Remove a memory card or USB device from the

frame, if inserted.

2 While pictures are playing from internal memory,

touch the screen to display menu options, then
touch the delete button .

3 Touch Delete Picture to confirm the deletion.

To exit without deleting, touch Cancel.

Copying pictures to internal memory

Copy pictures from a memory card or USB device into your frame’s internal memory.
Copying to a memory card or USB device is not supported.

Removing a card or disconnecting a device while copying may
damage your card, pictures, or device.

1 Insert a memory card or USB device (flash drive,

card reader, hard drive). See page 8.

The pictures start playing.

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Doing more with your frame

FPO

2 Touch the screen to display menu options, then

touch the copy button .

3 Select the pictures to copy:

■ To copy the currently displayed picture, touch

Current Picture.

■ To copy all of the pictures on the card or USB

device, touch All Pictures.

To exit without deleting, touch Cancel.

NOTE: Copies are automatically resized to a lower resolution

(smaller size). Full resolution is unnecessary for viewing and
quickly fills up the frame’s memory.

Upgrading your firmware (recommended)

Firmware is the software that runs on your frame. Download and install the latest
version from the Web to keep your frame up to date.

Check your frame’s current firmware version

■ Turn your frame on. Press the Power and the Next buttons at the same time and

hold for 5 seconds. Note the firmware version listed on the About screen.

Download the latest firmware

1 On your computer, go to www.kodak.com/go/digitalframedownloads.

2 Enter your frame model and note the firmware version that’s available for

download. If it’s newer than the version on your frame, continue with these
download and upgrade directions.

3 Follow the screen directions to download the frame firmware to your computer.

4 When the firmware is downloaded, copy the IMG file to the root directory (top

level, not in a folder or subfolder) of a memory card or USB flash drive.

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Doing more with your frame

Upgrade your frame

1 Remove the memory card or USB flash drive from your computer, then insert it into

the frame.

The Install Firmware screen appears on your frame. This screen only appears when the
firmware upgrade file (IMG) is present on the card or device.

2 Highlight the newer firmware version, then press OK to begin the upgrade.

IMPORTANT:

When the upgrade is complete, your frame automatically restarts. If it doesn’t, turn the
frame off, then back on.

Do not turn off the frame or remove the memory card or USB flash drive
during the upgrade!

Maintaining your frame

IMPORTANT:

Gently wipe the frame and screen with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. For fingerprints on
the frame, apply light pressure.

Always disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use water, cleaning
solutions, or other adhesives on the frame or any of its parts.

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Digital frame specifications

For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport.

KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

Color display

20.3 cm (8 in.) diagonal digital touch screen LCD, 800 x 600 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio,

16.2 x 12.2 cm (6.4 x 4.8 in.) active area

Internal storage capacity

512 MB

Power supply

Manufacturer, Model #: Malata MPA-05015, EIAJ class 2 DC plug
Input: 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. Output: 5V DC 1.5 Amp

Communication with USB devices

USB 2.0 High Speed Type A

Wi-Fi wireless network compatibility

Yes

Other features

PICTBRIDGE
Support

Picture formats JPEG, EXIF 2.2

Memory cards

see page 8

Yes

Top card slot: SD (SECURE DIGITAL); MMC (MULTIMEDIA Card); XD; MS
(MEMORY STICK)

Bottom card slot: MS (MEMORY STICK)/MS Pro Duo

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CAUTION:

CAUTION:

KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

Temperature Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)

Storage: -25 to 160

Size 17.3 x 14.2 x 6.4 cm (6.8 x 5.6 x 2.5 in.)

Weight 441 gm (1.0 lb.) with AC adapter

° F (-32 to 71° C)

Important safety instructions

Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor
use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other
than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock
and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not
touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.

When using this product, it should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 7.9 in. (20 cm) for 2.4 GHz operations
between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be
collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric

shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/go/accessories.

■ Use only the AC adapter that was packaged with your frame. Use of other AC

adapters may damage the frame and void your warranties.

■ Do not place frame near open flame sources such as lighted candles or heaters.

■ Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures.

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Additional care and maintenance

■ To clean the frame or screen, use a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with lens

cleaning solution or a water-based cleaning solution. Use light pressure.

■ Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.

■ Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak

products for more information.

■ For digital frame disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In

the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance at www.eiae.org or visit

www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport.

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”),
excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales
receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty
repair.

Limited warranty coverage

Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were
originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the
authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak
will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty
period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service
will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If
Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the
purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak
along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the
purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are
used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain
remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be

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replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and
materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90
days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

Limitations

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty
does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration,
modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories
or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's
operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by
Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this
warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and
disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under
the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date
or such longer period as required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund
is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special,
consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this
product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental
damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss
of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or
claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase use or failure
of the Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is
expressly disclaimed.

Your rights

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.

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KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of
this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to
the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond
any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may
be by negligence or other act.

Regulatory compliance and advisory

FCC compliance and advisory

This equipment 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or 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: 1) reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded
interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional
components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the
product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

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FCC and Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and 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.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

ENERGY STAR

This device is an ENERGY STAR qualified product.

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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650

Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

This digital picture frame (KODAK PULSE Digital Frame) transmits in 10 dBm. In
France, the power level is limited to 10 dBm in outdoor environments, per regulations.
When in France, use the wireless functions of this device indoors only.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling

In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of
this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from
municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or
appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle.

Product weight with adapter: 441 gm.

Russian GOST-R

Licensing

Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute

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content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems
(terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications
(via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems
(pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media
(compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards
and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit

http://mp3licensing.com.

Notice

When this digital frame is connected to a wireless network, it is possible to view
images and other content directly from the Internet.

Eastman Kodak Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates do not control and are not
responsible for any content displayed or viewed.

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