Giinii SP-811P, SP-701P User Manual

Digital Picture Frame

User Manual

SP-701P/SP-811P

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SHOMI™ Digital Picture Frame

© SHOMI™ 2011. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission by SHOMI™.

Disclaimer

SHOMI™ makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and pacifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, SHOMI™ reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Safety Instructions

Before operating the Picture Frame, carefully read and follow the instructions below.

 Retain this User Manual for future reference.  Read the safety and operating instructions carefully before

using the product. All w operating instructions should be observed.

 Do not place this product under direct sunlight or near heat

sources, such as in a closed c The outer casing of this product may become deformed and the sophisticated sensors inside may become damaged due to excessive heat. Do not use this product near water, in the rain or allow any liquid to get inside this product. Water and moisture may cause short circuit to the electronic components

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ar under sunlight or near a stove.

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and lead to malfunctions.

 Do not use this product near strong electromagnetic sources,

such as a microwave oven. The electromagnetic interference may cause this product to malfunction.

 Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this product. Strong

impacts may damage the components inside.

 Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards into

the memory card slots of this product. The metal contacts inside the slots can easily become damaged by foreign objects.

 Do not use an unknown power adapter other than the one

supplied with the Picture Frame. Connecting this product to an unknown power adapter is very dangerous and may lead to fire or explosion.

 Do not cut, bend, modify, place heavy objects, or step on the

power adapter cord. Otherwise the external insulation may be damaged and result in short-circuit or fire.

 If there are strange odors or heat emitting from this product or

any signs of malfunction, disconnect the Picture Frame from the power immediately and contact your dealer for inspection or service.

 Use a smooth, soft cloth to clean the surface of the screen. Do

not use liquid cleaners or glass cleaners.

 If a foreign substance or water gets in this product, turn the

off immediately and disconnect the power adapter. Next,

power remove the foreign substance or water, and then send the product to your nearest service center.

 Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product. There

are no user serviceable parts inside this product, and any unauthorized modifications will void the warranty.

 Although the LCD panel is made with high-precision technology

and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD panel. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

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Table of contents

Key Features .................................................................................... 1

What's In The Box ............................................................................ 2

Overview ........................................................................................... 3

Right Rear View ............................................................................ 3

Straight On .................................................................................... 4

Operating the Picture Frame .......................................................... 5

Getting Started ................................................................................. 6

Connecting to Power .................................................................... 6

Starting Slideshows Automatically ................................................ 7

Basic Setup ................................................................................... 7

Selecting a language ............................................................... 7

Setting the Date and Time ....................................................... 8

Using the Main Menu ....................................................................... 9

Managing Photos ........................................................................... 10

Sorting photos into a default album ............................................ 10

Creating a new album ................................................................. 11

Modifying an album ..................................................................... 12

Deleting an album ....................................................................... 12

Using other options in the ALBUM mode ................................... 12

Rotating photos ...................................................................... 13

Applying photo effect ............................................................. 13

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Viewing Photos .............................................................................. 14

Using EnerGiiNii™ ......................................................................... 15

Using the CLOCK (G-button) ........................................................ 16

Clock view ................................................................................... 16

Switching between Slideshow view and Clock view ................... 16

Using SETTINGS ............................................................................ 17

Date and Time page .................................................................... 18

General Setting page .................................................................. 18

Information page ......................................................................... 18

Frequently asked questions ......................................................... 19

Regulation & Compliance.............................................................. 20

Appendix ......................................................................................... 21

Specifications .............................................................................. 21

SHOMI 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 22

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Dear Valued Customer:

Thank you for bringing our SHOMI™ Digital Picture Frame into your home. Now you will be able to view your growing digital picture library in stunning clarity and share great memories with friends and family. This new SHOMI™ Picture Frame includes a brand new, easier operation program that allows you to organize photos that are stored on your memory card or USB drive right on the device. It's a totally new and easier way to enjoy seeing your favorite photos. You can actually create your own photo albums with unique names using the soft-keyboard built in to your picture frame. To get the most out of your new SHOMI™ product, please read through this entire User Manual before use. And, if you have any questions about our product, please don't return this to the store. Allow us to help you by calling our customer service team.

Sincerely, The SHOMI™ Team

Key Features

This Picture Frame is equipped with the following features:  New Easy-To-Use operation using flash-animated menu icons

and a much simplified two-button and scroll w

 Display clear and bright photos.

Enables you to play back photo files that are stored in a



memory card or a USB flash drive.

 EnerGiiNii™ software to personalize your frame, saving power

when frame is not in use.

 Photo Album feature to manage and sort your photo collection.  Clock /Calendar function

Visit us at www.GiiNii.com to register your product and find more information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1-866-909-3550.

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What's In The Box

Carefully open the packing box and ensure that you have the following items.

1. Digital Picture Frame x 1

2. AC power adapter x 1

3. Detachable Back Stand

4. User Manual x 1

5. Registration Card x 1

 Actual product appearance may vary from the illustrations

shown in this User Manual.

 Available accessories may vary depending on the area where

you purchased the Picture Frame.

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Overview

Right Rear View

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# Description

Back stand Power button

Turn on/off the Picture Frame.

USB port

Allows for a USB flash drive. Playback photos stored in the inserted drive.

Memory card slot

Allows for an SD/SDHC, MMC. Playback photos stored in the inserted card.

Power jack

Connect one end of the AC power adapter into the power jack and the other end into a power outlet.

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Straight On

No. Description

MENU Button

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"Operating the Picture Frame" on page 5 for details.

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G – Button

"Operating the Picture Frame" on page 5 for details.

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Scroll Wheel Button

Using the control buttons" on page 5 for details.

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ESC Button

Operating the Picture Frame" on page 5 for details.

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Kensington® Security Slot

You can attach an anti-theft Kensington lock and cable to this slot to help prevent possible theft.

Wall Mount Hanging Slot (for landscape wall mounting)

Allows you to hang the Picture Frame horizontally on a wall

Wall Mount Hanging Slot (for portrait wall mounting)

Allows you to hang the Picture Frame vertically on a wall

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Operating the Picture Frame

You can use the control buttons on the back to operate the Picture Frame.

 In this User Manual, instructions or examples provided are

based upon operation.

No. Icon Description

1 MENU

MENU button

Displays the pop-up menu.

Scroll wheel/OK button

▲

• Scroll up this button to select the previous

item.

▼

• Press this button to enter or confirm your

operation/selection.

• Scroll down this button to select the next item.

ESC button (ESCAPE button)

3 ESC

Cancels current operation and/or returns to the previous page.

G- button

Switches between Clock View & Slideshow View

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Getting Started

Connecting to Power

1. Place the Picture Frame on a flat surface.

2. Connect the power adapter as below (1), and press the power button to turn on the Picture Frame (2).

Power systems and plug types may vary depending on your country/region. To turn off the Picture Frame, press the Power button.

This SHOMI Picture Frame comes with pre-installed photos that you can instantly start playing without any supplemental Memory Card or USB drive. To do this, go to the Photo Slide Show icon and click on the Pre-Installed photo album. Note: Upon first usage, the Picture Frame starts playing a slideshow

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tutorial. To cancel the tutorial, press any button and go through the sequence on the screen with the flashing green arrow. This tutorial is automatically disabled after the first usage. You can re-install the tutorial by going into SETTINGS.

Starting Slideshows Automatically

When the Picture Frame is turned on and then a memory card (or USB flash drive) is inserted, a slideshow will be started automatically.

Basic Setup

Select a language and set the date and time before using the Picture Frame for the first time.

Selecting a language

1. In the main menu, press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTINGS, and then press OK.

2. Press ▼ to General Setting, and then press OK.

3. Press OK to select Language, and then press OK again.

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a language you wish to use, and then press OK to confirm the setting.

5. Press ESC to exit.

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Setting the Date and Time

1. In the main menu, press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTINGS, and then press OK.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Date and Time, and then press OK.

3. Press OK and then press ▲or ▼ to toggle among Date, Time, Mode, On Screen Clock, Current Time Zone and Second Time Zone.

4. Select Date and then press OK to highlight the Year field. Press OK again and press ▲ and ▼ to select a year, and then press OK to confirm the setting.

5. Repeat Step 4 for the remaining fields, including Month, Date, Hour, Minute, Mode, On Screen Clock, Current Time Zone and Second Time Zone.

6. Press ESC to escape.

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Using the Main Menu

When you turn on the Picture Frame, the main menu below appears. You can press ▲or ▼ to select the desired mode, and then press OK to enter the selected mode

# Description

1 EnerGiiNii™

Allows you to select a power-saving option for the Picture Frame. See "Using EnerGiiNii™" on page 16 for details.

2 CLOCK

Allows you to set your favorite clock skins. See "Using CLOCK (G button)" on page 17 for details.

3 SLIDESHOW

Allows you to display photos in slideshow. See "Viewing photos" on page 15 for details

4 ALBUM

Allows you to manage your photos and sort them by using different albums. See "Managing Photos" on page 11 for details.

5 SETTINGS

Allows you to configure the settings of the the Picture Frame. See "Using SETTINGS" on page 19 for details.

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Managing Photos

You can use the ALBUM mode to manage photos in memory card or USB flash drive.

Sorting photos into a default album

1. In the main menu, press ▲or ▼ to select ALBUM, and then press OK.

The screen shows the file sources, including USB, Memory Card and the default albums: Uncategorized, Family, Friends, Vacation,

TIMELINE and Pre-Install Library.

 The “USB” and “Memory Card” file source will only appear

when a USB flash drive and a memory card have been inserted to the Picture Frame.

 “TIMELINE” allows you to display photos according to the time

span specified. For example, if you specify “2011” in the “Year” field and “All” in the “Month” field, all photo files that are taken in

year 2011 will be displayed. You can also search for photos taken in a specific period of time, under the TIMELINE album by pressing the menu button and selecting the t

ime frame.

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2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the source of your photos, such as the MEMORY CARD album, and then press OK. (You can also select the USB album, if available.)

The screen shows the thumbnail view of photos in that particular album.

3. Press OK to enable the selection mark.

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to go to the photo you wish to select, and then press OK to confirm the selection.

* Repeat Step 4 to select more photos as desired.

5. Press MENU.

If you wish to select all the photos, select “Select All” in the pop-up menu and press OK. Then continue with Step 5.

6. From the pops up menu, press ▲ or ▼ to select Tag It, and then press OK.

7. Select a default album and sort the photos into this album specified.

If photos in “USB” or “Memory Card” are sorted into an album in the other storage device album, the photos will be copied to the

ated album as well.

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Creating a new album

1. In the ALBUM mode, press ▼ to go to CREATE NEW ALBUM, and then press OK.

2. In the Album Name field that appears, use the on-screen keyboard to enter a desired name.

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 Press ▲or ▼ to select a letter, and then press to enter the

letter.

 Press MENU to toggle between letters and numbers.  To add a space, press ▲ or ▼ to move to Space, and then

press OK.

 To delete your last input, press ▲ or ▼ to move to Back, and

then press OK.

 To complete your input, press ▲ or ▼ to move to Done, and

then press OK

3. Now the new album is created.

*The picture frame allows you to create up to 12 customized albums.

Modifying an album

1. In the ALBUM mode, press ▲ or ▼ to select an album for which you wish to modify the album name, and then press MENU.

2. Select Modify name, and then press OK

3. In the Album Name field that appears, use the on-screen keyboard to enter a desired name.

4. Once you have finished modifying the album name, press to exit.

Deleting an album

1. In the ALBUM mode, press ▲ or ▼ to select an album that you

wish to delete.

2. Select Delete Album, and then press OK.

Default albums including TIMELINE, Pre-installed Library,

uncategorized, Family, Friends and Vacation cannot be deleted.

Using other options in the ALBUM mode

1. In the ALBUM mode, press ▲ or ▼ to select an album, and then press OK to enter thumbnail view.

2. Press OK to enable the selection mark.

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