Pacific Digital MemoryFrame, MemoryFrame MF-570 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction............................................................................. 1

2. Ways to Use Your MemoryFrame™............................. 2

3. Warnings............................................................................... 4

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

4.1 Unpacking your MemoryFrame™....................................... 6

4.2 Registration & Your Product Serial Number........................ 6

4.3 Removing the Protective Plastic Film from the LCD ............ 7

4.4 Connecting MemoryFrame to the Power Supply .................. 8

4.5 Using the Foldout Stand ..................................................... 8

4.6 Power-on Initialization....................................................... 8

5. Control Buttons and Connectors................................... 10

6. Using MemoryFrame with a Personal Computer..... 13

6.1 Digital PixMaster™ PC Software Overview ...................... 13

6.2 Minimum PC System Requirements.................................. 14

6.3 Installing Digital PixMaster™ PC Software....................... 14

6.4 Installing MemoryFrame’s USB Drivers ........................... 16

6.5 Using Digital PixMaster™ to Create Slideshows.............. 18

6.6 Transferring Slideshows to/from MemoryFrame ................ 25

6.7 Help - Internet Updates .................................................... 27

6.8 Help - About MemoryFrame.............................................28

6.9 Help - About Digital PixMaster ........................................28

6.10 Exiting Digital PixMaster................................................. 28

7. Connecting a Camera to the MemoryFrame.............. 29

8. Connecting a USB Card-Reader to MemoryFrame. 32

9. MemoryFrame Menu System........................................ 35

9.1 Menu Navigation ............................................................. 35

9.2 Main Menu...................................................................... 36

10. Tips and Tricks.............................................................. 45

10.1 Optimizing images for display on MemoryFrame............... 45

10.2 Caring for the Screen: ......................................................46

10.3 Securing MemoryFrame in Office Environments ............... 47

10.4 How to change the decorative 5 x 7 frame ......................... 48

10.5 Showing PowerPoint™ Slides on MemoryFrame............... 49

10.6 Disabling Pop-up Reminder Messages...............................49

11. Purchasing New Decorative 5x7 Frames ............... 50

12. Troubleshooting / FAQ ............................................... 53

13. MemoryFrame Specifications................................... 56

14. Upgrading MemoryFrame Software/Firmware .... 57

15. MemoryFrame Limited Warranty ............................ 60

16. Contacting Technical Support................................... 62

1. Introduction

Welcome to the future of personal digital imaging. The Pacific Digital MemoryFrame

combines the vibrant high-resolution quality of activematrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display technology with the convenience and speed of the popular Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface for a new way to display your photos instantly.

The Pacific Digital MemoryFrame is designed to download and display pictures from Personal Computers, USB Mass Storage Digital Cameras, or USB Mass Storage memory-card readers using the two USB ports built into MemoryFrame.

By using the DirectConnect

feature of the MemoryFrame you can download digital photos directly and play them back in a slideshow-type fashion in your home or office. The USB interface provides speed and portability, allowing you to download immediately from your own or your friend’s camera. It is ideal for both home and office users to proudly display family, vacation, or business related images on the desk, shelf, or wall. For those who use a PC, you can also create, name and save hundreds of different slideshows for easy USB transfer to/from the PC.

MemoryFrame

stores 50+ photos and allows you to select how long each image is displayed and what style of transition is used between each image!

MemoryFrame

is perfect as a gift for friends, business contacts, or relatives. Imagine preloading the MemoryFrame with those “just perfect” photos, and sending it as a personal gift. It would leave an impression long after the gift is opened.

For that personal touch, a wide variety of wood and lacquered frames are available to suit any décor. Frames can be changed in moments, and locked directly onto the MemoryFrame to be displayed on a desk, mantelpiece, or hanging on a wall.

So let MemoryFrame free your imagination to explore the many ways you can express yourself, not only with the photos you take, but the way you present them.

2. Ways to Use Your MemoryFrame™

The MemoryFrame is a stand-alone device that is designed to transfer and store images from either a PC or a camera/reader and then display the images in a continuous slideshow. You can set a transition style and display-time duration for each of the slides. After transferring photos, the MemoryFrame does not need to remain connected to the USB cable in order to display the photo slideshow. For example, after transferring photos, the MemoryFrame can be moved to a different room for display.

Transfer Camera Images Directly to the MemoryFrame

No PC required. Take pictures with your digital camera, DirectConnect

your USB camera to MemoryFrame to select which photos to transfer. Then disconnect your camera and simply display them. With its easy-to-use on-screen menu system and multi-function control buttons, users can view their digital camera or memory card contents at a glance with easy to view thumbnails, edit slideshows, select the time between image changes, add fun transition and display effects, delete images from slideshows, and much more. Manual image forward, pause, and reverse buttons and adjustable contrast are also provided. If your camera does not support USB Mass Storage (see Section 12 of this manual for more information), you can use either a USB Mass Storage compatible card-reader or a PC to transfer and display your pictures (see below).

Connect a USB Memory-Card Reader to the MemoryFrame

No PC required. Take pictures with your digital camera, then remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into a USB Mass Storage compatible memory-card-reader. Next, connect the USB card-reader to the camera USB port of the MemoryFrame to transfer and display your pictures. If your card-reader does not support USB Mass Storage (see Section 12 of this manual for more information), you can use a PC to transfer and display your pictures (see next page).

Transfer Images from a PC to the MemoryFrame

Many digital camera users will want to take advantage of their personal computer’s power, memory and user interface to edit, enhance, and archive their photos and other images. Using the Digital PixMaster application supplied with the MemoryFrame

you can organize a personalized photo show and download it to the

MemoryFrame using USB.

PowerPoint™ Slides

PowerPoint slides can be saved as JPEG images or pasted into photo-applications as JPEGs. After your slides have been converted to JPEGs, simply drag & drop them into Digital PixMaster for quick USB download to MemoryFrame. Integrating PowerPoint slides into the photo slideshows is fun, and in business can make MemoryFrame a valuable tool for many applications.

E-mail Images

When you receive a picture via e-mail, most programs allow you to save the image file to your computer’s hard disk. If the image is visible on your computer screen, simply copy & paste the picture into Digital PixMaster for quick USB download to MemoryFrame. If the image file is contained in an attachment to an e-mail, there is usually a button or link that requires clicking. In AOL, this is the “Download Now” button. Once the image file is saved to your hard disk, use PixMaster™ to send it to your MemoryFrame

for viewing.

Internet Images

Images found on many websites can be transferred to MemoryFrame. First, right-click the image, then either Copy (for later Paste into Digital PixMaster), or Save-As (to save to your hard disk for later drag & drop into Digital PixMaster) for quick USB download to MemoryFrame.

Paintings & Drawings

Images that you or your children have created in programs such as Microsoft Paint or other drawing software packages can be transferred to MemoryFrame. Simply save the images to your hard disk for later drag & drop into Digital PixMaster for quick USB transfer to MemoryFrame.

Be Creative! Mix & Match Images

Memoryframe enables you to be creative in your presentation allowing you to mix and match multiple image types into a single slideshow (photos, PowerPoint, email images, paint images, and internet images).

3. Warnings

Do not block the ventilation holes on the back, bottom, or

sides of the MemoryFrame of ventilation holes.

Ventilation holes

at any time. See Figure-1 for locations

Ventilation holes

Figure 1 – Ventilation Holes

Do not open the plastic case of the MemoryFrame at any

time. There is risk of electric shock. There are no User serviceable parts inside. Opening the plastic case voids the product warranty.

The screen of the MemoryFrame is made of glass and must

be treated with care or may break. It is covered with plastic polarizing material that can be scratched. Follow the screen care instructions in Chapter 10 “Tips” to properly care for your MemoryFrame display.

Keep your MemoryFrame out of direct sunlight. DIRECT

SUNLIGHT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.

MemoryFrame is sold in North America with a North

American 110V only external power-supply. If the North American power-supply is plugged into locations outside of North America that use 240 VAC 50 Hz (such as Europe), it will damage the unit and void

the warranty. Pacific Digital offers a separate international external

power supply for use outside of North America.

4. Getting Started

The following sections provide step-by-step instructions on setting up your MemoryFrame for the first time.

4.1 Unpacking your MemoryFrame™

In the retail box, the MemoryFrame unit is wrapped in a cardboard

shock-absorbent holder. Do NOT RIP the “shrink-wrap” portion when removing the unit. Instead, remove the entire cardboard

shock-absorbent holder from the box, and unfold the cardboard so that it lies flat. After unfolding the cardboard, you can gently slide the MemoryFrame from out of the “shrink-wrap” material. Next refold the cardboard shock-absorbent holder and place it back in the retail box. Save the box so you can pack or store the unit in the

future. The MemoryFrame MF-570 retail pack includes:

• MemoryFrame™ Electronic USB Digital Picture Frame

• Wood 5x7 decorative frame (may be already attached to unit)

• External power supply with cable

• USB Cable (2 meters)

• Digital PixMaster™ PC compatible photo slideshow software

and USB Drivers on CD-ROM

• This Users Manual

• Mail-in registration/warranty card (inserted into manual)

If something is missing from the above list, contact customer service at the following phone number

North America: 888-999-0732 or 949-252-1111 Europe: +353-61-702029

4.2 Registration & Your Product Serial Number

Please record the model and serial number from the bar coded label

located on the rear of the MemoryFrame to keep for reference. The

serial number is required for Technical Support and Product

Registration. See Figure 2 for location of model and serial number.

Model #

Model U-30140

Serial #

Figure 2 – Product Serial Number Label

In order to receive your one year of free technical support, you must register online at: http://www.PacificDigital.com fill-out and mail the included mail-in registration card.

4.3 Removing the Protective Plastic Film from the LCD

The MemoryFrame ships with a protective plastic film on its LCD screen. The purpose of this protective plastic film is to prevent the LCD screen from being scratched or damaged during manufacturing and packaging. You can choose whether to remove the protective plastic film or to keep it on. Please note, however, that the clarity of the images will appear brighter and clearer after removing the protective plastic film from the LCD screen. To remove the protective plastic film, look closely at the four corners of the MemoryFrame LCD screen. You will see that one of the four corners is lifted slightly. Carefully lift that corner and peel the protective plastic film away from the MemoryFrame. Use the Contrast Up/Down buttons to achieve your desired level of contrast.

Note: You may choose to leave the protective plastic film on the

LCD screen to keep it protected.

or alternatively

4.4 Connecting MemoryFrame to the Power Supply

MemoryFrame runs on AC power from an ordinary wall outlet. Use only the supplied MemoryFrame external Power Supply. Other power adapters will cause damage to MemoryFrame and void the warranty.

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the MemoryFrame power switch is in the OFF position. Connect the External Power Supply to the Power receptacle jack on the back of MemoryFrame. Plug the External Power supply wall plug into an electrical socket.

Warning! Plugging the North American plug into locations outside of North America that use 240 VAC 50 Hz will damage unit and void warranty. European models are available for 220V-240V countries.

Pacific Digital offers an international external power supply for use outside of North America.

4.5 Using the Foldout Stand

The stand on the back of MemoryFrame is designed to properly

support the MemoryFrame in either portrait (vertical) or landscape

(horizontal) orientations. The stand is designed to support MemoryFrame on flat surfaces only.

Fold out the Stand from the rear of the MemoryFrame. Choose the orientation that you prefer, and set the MemoryFrame on a flat surface.

4.6 Power-on Initialization

Move the MemoryFrame’s Power Switch to the “ON” position to turn on the MemoryFrame.

Important Note: In the power-on sequence of the MemoryFrame, its initialization screen will take a few moments to appear. The entire power-on sequence may take several minutes and you will be unable to use the push-button menu system until the initialization screen is replaced by the first photo appearing on the screen.

After going through a power-on initialization sequence, the MemoryFrame will automatically enter the slideshow mode and begin displaying the currently loaded show (a default show is included with the unit from the factory).

Each image in the slideshow has an assigned transition effect, and display-time duration. When the display-time of the current image ends, the MemoryFrame transitions to the next picture.

The type of transition and the display-time duration is selected by the user during slideshow creation. Slideshows can be created on a PC using the Digital PixMaster™ application. If photos were directly loaded into MemoryFrame from a USB camera or cardreader without a PC, then MemoryFrame allows you to change/set the transition and duration after the photos have been transferred. Settings may be changed using the control button menus defined in the Menu section.

5. Control Buttons and Connectors

This section briefly summarizes the main control buttons and connectors. The buttons can have a variety of functions while in the Menu system. More detailed control button usage in the Menu system is discussed in the Menu System section (Chapter 9).

Figure 3 – Buttons & Connectors

Frame Lock The two frame locks hold a decorative 5x7

frame in place. There are two locations, one on each side. The “Locked” position is toward the outside of the unit. A noticeable “click” may be heard when locked or unlocked.

Forward (►) During a slideshow, press the ► button to

transition to the next photo in the slideshow. When viewing a user-interface menu (see Menu button), use this button to highlight the next menu option.

Pause/Select ( || ) Press the || button to pause or restart the slide

show. When the show is paused, the || button

resumes the slideshow. When viewing a userinterface menu (see Menu button), this button

functions as the “Select” key to select a photo or menu option.

Reverse (◄) During a slideshow, press the ◄ button to

transition to the previous photo in the slideshow. When viewing a user-interface menu (see Menu button), use this button to highlight the previous menu option.

On/Off Switch The On/Off Switch is the main power control for

the MemoryFrame. Be sure that the power is Off

before plugging in or unplugging MemoryFrame from the wall socket. This will help protect the electronics from possible power surge damage.

Power Connector The Power Connector is the connection point for

the supplied power adapter, and is used to

provide main power to the MemoryFrame. The

input is 12 VAC developed through the supplied

AC power adapter.

USB Connectors There are 2 USB connectors as shown in Figure

4 on the following page. The one marked “Camera” is used to transfer images from a camera or USB memory-card-reader. The one marked “PC” is used to transfer shows to/from a PC running the bundled Digital PixMaster

software.

Figure 4 – Power & USB Connectors

Menu When using MemoryFrame without a PC, this

button is used to download directly from a camera and to select and set the organization of the MemoryFrame slide show.

Increase Contrast MemoryFrame is easy to adjust for different

ambient lighting conditions. With the slideshow in operation, adjust the contrast to create the optimum display setting. Use this button to increase the contrast of the image currently in the display. One button press will increase the contrast by one step. If the user presses and holds the button, after one second the contrast will increase at a rate of one step each half-

second until maximum contrast is achieved. Note: the Contrast buttons respond only when

MemoryFrame is displaying a slideshow, and do

not respond while in the Menu system.

Decrease Contrast Use this button to decrease the contrast of the

image currently in the display. One button press will decrease the contrast by one step. If the user presses and holds the button, after one second the contrast will increase at a rate of one step each half-second until minimum contrast is

achieved. Note: the Contrast buttons respond

only when MemoryFrame is displaying a slideshow, and do not respond while in the

Menu system.

Wall Mount Slots There are two wall mount slot locations; one for

portrait and one for landscape orientation. The slots will accept a standard #8 wood screw (.164inch / 4.17mm diameter).

Screen Displays your pictures in vivid color. Your

MemoryFrame screen is made of glass and should be treated with care. See Section 10.2 for care and cleaning.

Kensington® Lock MemoryFrame has a receptacle that accepts a

locking system to add protection and security when used in business environments. (See Chapter 10.3).

6. Using MemoryFrame with a Personal Computer

Although MemoryFrame does not require a PC, many digital camera users will want to take advantage of their personal computer’s power, memory, user interface, and photo editing software. The PC can be used to edit, enhance, and archive photos and other images. Using a PC, you can simply and easily download images to your MemoryFrame. You can organize a personalized photo show and quickly transfer it to/from the MemoryFrame using USB. In this usage scenario the PC is momentarily connected directly to the MemoryFrame with the USB cable that was provided in the box with the unit.

After transferring photos, the MemoryFrame does not need to remain connected to the PC via the USB cable in order to display the photo slideshow. For example, after transferring photos, the MemoryFrame can be disconnected from the USB cable and moved to a different room for display. Alternatively, if the display location for the MemoryFrame is near the PC, you can leave the MemoryFrame connected to the PC as

may be the case in a home office or at work.

6.1 Digital PixMaster™ PC Software Overview

A PC communicates with the MemoryFrame using Digital PixMaster software. The Digital PixMaster software runs on your computer and is a special application (also provided in the box on a CD) used to control and configure MemoryFrame. Digital PixMaster uses a special USB driver to communicate (also provided on the CD). PixMaster is an innovative solution that is incredibly easy to use, while offering key features, such as the ability preview slideshows, rotate photos, specify transition effects, and create/name/save unique slideshows from your vacations, sporting events, family functions, etc. The software presents a graphical user interface that allows you to do the following:

• Easily create professional looking photo slideshows to be

displayed on the MemoryFrame. Choose the pictures, choose the times & transitions and let Digital PixMaster do the rest. The software easily allows you to create custom slideshows that integrate photos from both your camera as well as images stored anywhere on your PC. Simply drag & drop the desired photos for a particular show into software can import the following picture formats: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, or GIF.

Digital PixMaster. Digital PixMaster

• Retrieve an existing slideshow from the MemoryFrame and

store it on a PC with a name of your choosing for later use (example: you can save a slideshow as HawaiiVacation.pd).

• Quickly transfer the slideshows that you created on your PC

using the Digital PixMaster application into the MemoryFrame via USB for instant viewing enjoyment.

• Digital PixMaster also allows you to upgrade the software in

your MemoryFrame as new features and enhancements become available (see Upgrading your MemoryFrame software in Chapter 14).

6.2 Minimum PC System Requirements

Digital PixMaster™ has the following minimum system requirements:

• IBM compatible PC

• Pentium II 200MHz or higher with at least 64 MB of memory.

Pentium III 300MHz or higher recommended for optimum performance

• Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® 98SE,

or Windows® ME

• Mouse (to drag & drop photos)

• USB port (either USB 1.1 or USB 2.0)

• VGA compatible display (or higher)

• 10MB of hard-disk space for software installation, and 50MB for

storage of slideshows. Slideshows can be stored on any media (examples: HDD, ZIP, CD-RW, DVD, etc.)

6.3 Installing Digital PixMaster™ PC Software

Place the software CD-ROM that came with MemoryFrame in your PC’s CD-ROM drive. If your Windows®PC is configured to auto-run, the Install-Shield wizard for Digital PixMaster should automatically start within one minute.

Figure 5 –Digital PixMaster Setup Program

Follow the on screen instructions to install Digital PixMaster to your PC’s hard-drive.

If however, the InstallShield Wizard does not automatically start to install after one minute, click your mouse on START, then RUN, then browse to your CD drive and select SETUP.EXE from the CD drive to run. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Digital PixMaster software application to your PC’s hard-drive.

After the installation is completed, the Digital PixMaster icon will automatically be located on your Windows Desktop.

Figure 6 – Digital PixMaster Icon

Digital PixMaster

To start Digital PixMaster double click on the icon.

6.4 Installing MemoryFrame’s USB Drivers

MemoryFrame has custom USB drivers from Pacific Digital that are shipped to you on the same software CD as Digital PixMaster. To load them, boot your Windows PC, and after Windows has completely loaded, simply connect your PC to your MemoryFrame with the USB cable that was provided in the box with the unit.

Connect the larger “standard USB” connector to the USB port of the PC. Connect the smaller “mini-USB” connector to the “PC” connector of the MemoryFrame. Figure 7 shows the location of the “PC-toMemoryFrame” connector on the back of MemoryFrame.

MemoryFrame

Figure 7 – Connecting a PC to MemoryFrame

After connecting, the Windows® Hardware Wizard will detect the MemoryFrame. When the Hardware Wizard begins, the following screen should be displayed:

Figure 8 – Windows Hardware Found Wizard

Click Next to begin installation.

The next step is INSTALL HARDWARE DEVICE DRIVERS. To do so, select the install method for the “Digital Picture Frame”. Select

“Search for suitable driver for my device” and click Next to continue

installation.

Next, in the LOCATE DRIVER FILES screen, select the device where the MemoryFrame “Digital Picture Frame” USB driver can be found. The MemoryFrame “Digital Picture Frame” USB driver resides on the Digital PixMaster software CD. Insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate

device and select the CD-ROM drive checkbox. Then click on Next to

continue the installation.

After Windows® finds and installs the driver, the COMPLETING THE NEW HARDWARE WIZARD screen will be displayed. Click on

Finish to complete the installation.

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