Sony DPF-A73, DPF-E73 Handbook

Digital Photo

Frame

DPF-A73/E73

4-174-751-11 (1)

Before operation

Basic operations

Advanced operations

Using with a computer

Error messages

Troubleshooting

Additional information

Digital Photo Frame Handbook

© 2010 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents
Before operation
Enjoying your photo frame in various
ways ...............................................	4
Features ..........................................	5
Identifying the parts .......................	7
Digital photo frame ..........................	7
Remote control ................................	8
Basic operations
Preparing the remote control ..........	9
Setting the stand ..........................	10
To exchange a panel
(DPF-E73 only) .............................	11
Turning the photo frame on ..........	12
Setting the current time ................	13
Inserting a memory card ..............	14
Changing the display ....................	15
Slideshow display .........................	17
Clock and calendar display ...........	18
Single view mode (single image
display) .........................................	19
Index image display ......................	20

Advanced operations
Enjoying a slideshow ....................	22
Changing the settings of the
slideshow .......................................	22
Importing images from a memory
card to the internal memory .........	24
Specifying the playback device .....	26
Exporting an image from the
internal memory to a memory
card ..............................................	26
Deleting an image .........................	28
Adjusting image size and
orientation ....................................	29
Enlarging/reducing an image ..........	29
Rotating an image ...........................	29
Changing the settings of the auto
power on/off function ...................	30
Changing the settings ...................	31
Setting procedure ...........................	31
Items to set .....................................	32
Using with a computer
Connecting to a computer ............	34
System requirements ......................	34
Connecting to a computer to exchange
images ............................................	34
Disconnecting your computer .........	35

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Error messages
If an error message appears .........	36
Troubleshooting
If trouble occurs ...........................	38
Additional information
About memory cards ....................	42
“Memory Stick” ..............................	42
SD memory card ............................	43
xD-Picture Card .............................	43
Notes on using a memory card .......	43
Index ............................................	44

On the illustrations and screen shots used in this manual

The illustrations and screen shots used in this manual are of the DPF-A73 unless noted otherwise.

The illustrations and screen shots used in this manual may not be identical to those actually used or displayed.

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Before operation

Enjoying your photo frame in various ways

The Sony DPF-A73/E73 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer.

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Features

xSupport for various memory cards

Supports various memory cards, such as a “Memory Stick”, SD memory card, and xDPicture Card. Just insert a memory card removed from a digital camera or other device, and you will be able to view the images immediately. (.page 14, 42)

xVarious display functions

You can enjoy various viewing modes, such as the slideshow display, Clock and calendar display, Single view mode, and Index image display. (.page 15)

xVarious slideshow styles

The displayed image can be switched automatically as though you are turning the pages of an album yourself. You can select from various slideshow styles, including the ones displaying a clock or calendar. You can also change playback settings such as the playback order. (.page 22)

xImporting images to internal memory

You can import and save the images in the internal memory. (.page 24)

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*When using a miniSD/miniSDHC1, microSD/microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor.

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x Exporting images	x Displaying images on a wall
You can export images in the the internal	You can hang the photo frame on the wall.
memory to your memory card.	(.supplied Operating Instructions, page
(.page 26)	11)

*When using a miniSD/miniSDHC1, microSD/microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor.

x Automatic rotation of images

The photo frame automatically rotates images to their proper orientation. Images are also automatically rotated when the photo frame is set in either the portrait or landscape position. (.page 10)

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Identifying the parts

x Digital photo frame

Front

LCD screen

Remote sensor

Sony logo (DPF-A73 only) (.page 12)

Rear

VIEW MODE button (.page 15)

1 (on/standby) button Standby indicator MENU button

Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER () button

BACK button

Access lamp

Memory card slot (.page 14)

Holes for hanging unit on the wall

Space for storing the stand

operation Before

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USB B connector (.page 34)

Stand (.page 10)

DC IN 5 V jack

x Remote control

		VIEW MODE buttons
		1 (on/standby) button
SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button
		SINGLE button
CLOCK (	) button
MENU button		INDEX (	) button
		Zoom in (	) button
		Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons
BACK button		ENTER (	) button
		Zoom out (	) button
SELECT DEVICE button		IMPORT (	) button
ROTATE (	) button	DELETE (	) button

About descriptions in this manual

The operations described in this manual are based on remote control operation.

When an operation is performed differently, for example, with the remote control and the buttons on the photo frame, it will be explained in a tip.

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Basic operations

Preparing the remote control

The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. Pull out the protective sheet before use as shown in the figure.

Protective sheet

Replacing the battery of the remote control

If the remote control stops working, replace the battery (CR2025 lithium battery) with a new one.

1 Press the tab in.

Using the remote control

2 Pull the battery holder out.

Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo frame.

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Remote sensor

Note

The photo frame may fall if you use the buttons on the photo frame when it is hanging on the wall. Operate the photo frame using the remote control.

3 Insert a new battery and slide the battery holder back into the remote control.

Insert the battery so that “+” is facing upwards.

Notes

•Using a battery other than the specified one may result in the battery rupturing.

•Dispose of used batteries as specified by the local authorities.

•Do not leave the remote control in a very hot and humid place.

•Take care that no foreign objects get inside the remote control when you, for example, replace the battery.

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•Incorrect use of the battery may cause leaking and corrosion.

–Do not recharge the battery.

–When the remote control will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery from the remote control to prevent leaking and corrosion.

–Incorrectly inserting, shorting, dismantling, or heating the battery, or throwing it into a fire may cause the battery to rupture or leak.

Setting the stand

1 Hold the photo frame tightly and insert the stand straight into the screw hole on the rear panel.

2 Screw the stand into the screw hole firmly until the stand stops turning.

Setting to portrait or landscape orientation

You can set the photo frame to portrait or landscape orientation by rotating it without moving the stand.

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When the photo frame is placed vertically, the display is also automatically rotated to the portrait orientation.

Notes

•Check whether the stand is stable. If the stand is not set properly, the photo frame may fall over.

•The Sony logo does not light up when the photo frame is placed vertically or turned off (DPF-A73 only).

•You can also rotate the image manually (page 29).

•A magnet is contained in the space for storing the stand. Do not keep anything that is easily affected by magnetism, such as a cash card or credit card, near the photo frame.

If you place the photo frame near a cathode-ray tube television, the colors of the television screen may be affected.

Tip

It is easier to turn the stand if you wind or wrap a rubber band tightly around the stand when you remove the stand from the photo frame.

To exchange a panel

(DPF-E73 only)

You can exchange the original panel with an exchangeable panel supplied.

1 Insert a long, thin object such as a pin into the hole next to the space for storing stand on the rear of the photo frame and lift up the front panel.

2 Remove the panel.

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3 Place an exchangeable panel to the photo frame, while aligning the hole on an exchangeable panel to the remote sensor of the photo frame.

Remote sensor

4 Press the four corners of the exchangeable panel to snap it into the photo frame.

Turning the photo frame on

When you have already turned on your photo frame by connecting it to the AC power source, skip to the next section.

Turning on the power

Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control to turn on the power. The standby indicator turns to green from red. The Sony logo on the front panel lights up (DPFA73 only).

Turning off the power

Hold 1 (on/standby) down the photo frame or remote control until the power turns off. The standby indicator turns to red from green.

Note

Do not turn the photo frame off or disconnect the AC adaptor from the photo frame before the standby indicator turns red. Doing so may damage the photo frame.

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Operations in an initial state

When the photo frame is turned on without a memory card inserted, the initial display below appears on the screen.

If the photo frame is not operated for 10 seconds, the demo mode is displayed. If any other button than the power button is pressed, the screen returns to the initial display.

First, press MENU during the initial display, and then set the date and time.

Setting the current time

1 Press MENU.

2 Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab.

Tip

You can use the B/b buttons only when the demo mode is not displayed, and the Clock and calendar view mode (page 18) is not selected.

3 Press v/V to select [Date/time Settings] and then press .

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Adjust the date.

1Press v/V to select [Date], and then press .

2Press B/b to select month, day, and

year, and then press v/V to select a value, then press .

Adjust the time.

1Press v/V to select [Time] and then press .

2Press B/b to select hour, minute, and

second, and then press v/V to select a value, then press .

Select the format of the date.

1Press v/V to select [Date Display Order], and then press .

2Press v/V to select a format, and then press .

•Y-M-D

•M-D-Y

•D-M-Y

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Set the day to start the week for the calendar.

You can set the day that appears on the very left when the calendar is displayed.

1Press v/V to select [First day of the week] and then press .

2Press v/V to select [Sunday] or [Monday] and then press .

Select the time display.

1Press v/V to select [12hr/24hr display] and then press .

2Press v/V to select [12 hours] or [24 hours] and then press .

Press MENU.

The menu screen is closed.

Inserting a memory card

Insert the memory card firmly into the corresponding slot with its label side facing toward you (when you are facing the back side of the photo frame).

The access lamp flashes when the memory card is inserted correctly. Reinsert the memory card after checking the label side of the memory card if the access lamp does not flash.

xD-Picture Card

(Slot A)

SD memory Card

(Slot A)

“Memory

Stick” (Slot A)

“Memory Stick
Duo”
(Slot B)	Access lamp

Note

When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1, microSD/ microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor.

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