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Digital Photo Frame
Digital Photo Frame
Digital Photo Frame
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
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Phone: 650-326-5000
Fax: 650-326-5828
E-mail: support@taoelectronics.com
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· Keep the product and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
· Do not expose product to water or other liquids.
· Do not leave the unit unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the AC Power Adapter from the
electrical outlet when the unit is not in use.
· Do not place this product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or unless advised in the manufacturer’s instructions.
· Only operate this product from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
· Do not open the case; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the case will void your
warranty.
· Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer.
· Never operate this product if it is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to
water or other liquids. Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself; take the product to
an electronics repair shop of your choice for inspection and repair.
WARNING-- To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious personal injury:
!!
CAUTION-- To reduce the risk of personal injury or product/property damage:
· Do not expose the product to extreme temperature changes, moisture/high humidity, or dust/dirt.
· Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating; do not block or cover these openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
· Do not clean product with thinner, alcohol, or benzene.
· Do not leave the unit exposed to direct sunlight.
· Do not drop the product or subject it to strong shocks.
· Do not use this product outdoors; it is intended for indoor use only.
O
Operation, 9
Overview, 5
P
PC communication, 5
Photo format, 5
Play / Pause, 11
Power, 5
Power Button, 7
Previous, 9
Q
Quckstart, 3
R
Remote Control 8
Rotate, 11
S
Setup Menu, 13
Slide Show Speed, 13
Slideshow, 8
Specifications, 5
Supporting cards, 5
T
Table of Contents, 6
Technical Support, 14
Thumbnail / Setup / Menu., 8
Troubleshooting, 14
V
Video format, 5
Video Repeat, 13
Viewing angle, 7
Viewing Photos,
Volume -, 11
Volume +, 11
W
WARNING, 2
Web, 17
Weight, 5
DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. Usage of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor/
Moderate injury or product/property damage. IT also alerts against unsafe practices.
Signal word Definitions
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Index
A
AC Power Adapter, 5
Adjust the viewing angle, 7
B
Button Functions, 10
C
CAUTION, 2
Cleaning, 2
compatible memory card, 5
Condensation, 2
Connecting to Power, 7
Contact Us, 17
Customer Service, 17
D
Dimensions, 5
Display, 5
E
Email, 17
ENTER, 11
Environmental Operating Ranges, 5
F
Features, 5
Frame height, 5
Frame stand, 7
Frequently Asked Questions, 15
G
Getting Started, 7
I
IMPORTANT, 3
Included Accessories, 5
Inserting Memory Cards, 8
Installing/Replacing Remote Control Battery, 8
Internal memory, 8
J
JPEG format, 7
L
Listening to MP3 Music, 12
Load photos from the computer. 4
M
Memory, 5
Memory card formats, 5
Menu, 8
Music files, 9
Music Repeat, 13
N
Next, 11
Condensation
· If cold water is poured into a glass, water droplets form on the outside of the glass. This is called
condensation. Condensation may occur on internal operating parts of the product. Condensation
occurs:
· When the product is brought from the outdoors into a warm room, or if it is in a cold room which is
heated quickly.
· If the unit is moved suddenly from an air-conditioned room or car to a hot or humid location.
· Should condensation occur, the product may not operate properly if condensation occurs. Wait 1-2
hours (to allow the internal parts to adjust to the surrounding temperature) before using the product.
· Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen as product damage may result.
· A residual image can appear on the screen after a still image is displayed on the screen for a long
period. The image will disappear after a short time.
· The screen becomes warm during normal operation; this is not a malfunction.
· To clean, use a soft, non-abrasive cloth such as the camera lens cloth to clean the LCD screen.
· If you use an LCD Cleaning Kit, do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Apply
cleaning liquid to the cleaning cloth first, and then clean the screen.
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 undesirable operation.
NOTE: 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 and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio elevation 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:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE FCC
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Quick Start
Power up
1. Adjust frame stand. Press the button on the back of the frame stand to adjust
the length of the stand. The viewing angle is approximately 25 degrees in either
direction.
2. Connect the AC adapter and plug it into the wall. The frame should turn on,
displaying photos stored in the internal memory or inserted memory cards.
3. Press the power button to turn the unit on or off.
Load photos
1. Connect the frame to your computer via USB cable.
2. From your desktop click “START”, followed by “MY COMPUTER”. The Digital
Picture Frame’s memory will appear as a removable drive.
3. Drag and drop, or copy and paste your photos into the frame’s internal memory.
4. You can also search for photos by clicking the “START” button on the bottom
left hand corner of your screen, followed by the “Search” option to the right.
Specify that you want to search for photos, and choose the drive you would
like to search.
Your Digital Photo Frame is now ready for use!
IMPORTANT!
The TAO digital picture frame supports color JPEG/JPG (RGB) files. Grayscale
JPEG files or progressive JPEG files, altered photos saved under photo editing
format cannot be displayed on this frame.
You can save images of other formats in the RGB JPEG format using your Micro-
soft Paint Program, or other Photo/Paint programs by using the “Save As…” fea-
ture, and choosing either JPG or JPEG as your file type.
8 What is the best photo
resolution displayed on the
screen?
9 Can I rotate a photo on the
screen?
Technical Support
US & Canada
7 Contact Us
• The highest display resolution is 320 x 248.
• Yes. Use the ROTATE button on the remote
control to rotate a photo.
NOTE: The rotated photo will return to its
original orientation after you power down the
Digital Photo Frame.
Email: support@taoelectronics.com
Toll-Free: (888) 920-0829
10 Can I adjust the colors of
the display screen?
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Customer Service
• No. All color settings are preset at the factory.
You can only adjust the brightness of the
screen. All color editing must be done with
photo editing software.
US & Canada
Email: support@taoelectronics.com
Toll-Free: (888) 920-0829
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International Support and Customer Service
Email: support@taoelectronics.com
Web: www.taoelectronics.com
Technical Support
Manufactured and distributed by:
US & Canada
TAO Electronics, Inc.
• Email: techsupport@taoelectronics.com
1215 Chrysler Drive
• Toll-Free: (888) 920-0829
Menlo Park, CA 94025
• Web: www.taoelectronics.com
Phone: (650) 326-5000
Fax: (650) 326-5828
Customer Service
US & Canada
• Email: service@taoelectronics.com
• Toll-Free: (888) 920-0829
• Web: www.taoelectronics.com
International Support and Customer Service
• Email: service@taoelectronics.com
• Web: www.taoelectronics.com
Manufactured and Distributed by:
TAO Electronics, Inc.
1215 Chrysler Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 326-5000
Fax: (650) 326-5828
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6 Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
What photo, music, and video
1 What photo, music, and
formats are supported by the
Digital Photo Frame?
What memory cards are
compatible with the Digital
Photo Frame?
2 What memory cards are
How do I play music files? · Use a personal computer and audio editing software to
How do I transfer photos from
3 How do I play music files?
my memory card into the
internal memory?
4 How do I transfer photos
My memory card is not compatible with the Digital Photo
5 How do I transfer photos
Frame. What can I do?
Can I insert multiple memory
cards?
4 My memory card is not
What is the maximum photo
size the digital frame can
display?
Does it play all types of video
files?
5 Can I insert multiple mem-
What is the best photo reso-
lution displayed on the
screen?
Can I adjust the colors of the
display screen?
6 What is the maximum
7 Does it play all types of
Question Answer
video formats are sup-
ported by the Digital
Photo Frame?
compatible with the Digital
Photo Frame?
into the internal memory?
from my memory card into
the internal memory?
compatible with the Digital
Photo Frame. What can I
do?
ory cards?
photo size the digital frame
can display?
video files?
· Photo: RBG JPG / JPEG (grayscale JPG/progressive
JPG not supported)
• Photo: RBG JPG / JPEG (grayscale JPG /
· Music: MP3
· Video: Motion JPG.
· Secure Digital Card™ (SD)
· MultiMedia Card™ (MMC)
· Memory Stick
· CompactFlash
· Extreme Digital ™ (XD) (adaptor required)
· Transfer the MP3 file to a memory card or internal mem-
· Connect and power on your digital picture frame to your
· The memory card and the internal memory will appear as
· You should be able to buy a memory card adapter that is
· Yes. You are able to have a CF memory card and one
· The Digital Photo Frame is able to display photos up to
· No. The device only plays Motion JPG files.
· See the specifications section for the resolution of your
No. All color settings are preset at the factory. You can
transition JPG not supported)
• Music: MP3
• Video: MPG1.
®
• Secure Digital Card™ (SD)
• MultiMedia Card™ (MMC)
• Memory Stick
convert your music to MP3 format.
• CompactFlash
• Extreme Digital ™ (XD)
oryr.
• Use a personal computer and audio editing
PC with the desired memory card inserted.
software to convert your music to MP3 format.
• Transfer the MP3 file to the memory card using a
Memory Card Reader.
removable hard drives, and you will be able to copy
and paste files from them.
• See “Quick Start” on Page 3.
compatible with one of the supported memory cards.
For example, if you own an XD memory card, you
• Connect and power on your digital picture frame
can buy an XD to CF memory card adapter and use
to your PC with the desired memory card in-
serted.
the adapter to connect the Digital Photo Frame to
• The memory card and the internal memory will
the XD memory card.
appear as removable hard drives, and you will be
able to copy and paste files from them.
additional supported memory card inserted at the
• You should be able to buy a memory card
same time. Use the Card Selection Screen to select
adapter that is compatible with one of the sup-
the desired memory card.
ported memory cards. For example, if you own
an XD memory card, you can buy an XD to CF
12 mega pixels.
memory card adapter and use the adapter to
connect the Digital Photo Frame to the XD mem-
ory card.
• Yes. You are able to have a CF memory card
and one additional supported memory card in-
digital photo frame model.
serted at the same time. Use the Card Selection
Screen to select the desired memory card.
only adjust the brightness of the screen. All color
editing must be done with photo editing software.
• The Digital Photo Frame is able to display photos
up to 12 mega pixels.
• No. The device only plays MPG1 files.
(MS)
®
(CF)
®
(MS)
®
(CF)
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enjoy your favorite digital photos in your home, office, or storefront. Feel free to visit our webpage at
1.1 Features
Our models feature an at-a-glance naming convention to make their basic features easily recognizable:
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• Frame Size)_(LCD Screen Size)_(Internal Mem ory Size)_ (Frame Style)
• Load and display rich color photos in RGB JPEG/JPG format up to 12 megapixel resolution.
• Play your favorite songs as background music to your photo slideshows.
• Adjust transition time and choose from a variety of transition effects to enhance your presentation.
• Rotate and adjust the frame stand to show landscape and portrait style photos.
1.2 Included Accessories
· TAO Digital Photo Frame x 1
· Remote control and battery ( Digital Photo Clock: Not applicable ) x 1
· AC Power Adapter x 1
· User’s Manual x 1
1.3 Specifications:
Digital Photo Clock
Screen: 3.5" TFT LCD - 320 x 240
Internal memory: 64 MB
Photos: ~50 (64 1MB photos, 32 2MB photos)
Functions: clock (analog, digital), alarm, digital picture viewer
PC interface: USB port 1.1 (for photo download)
Software: not required
Weight: 1 lb
Dimension: 5" x 4" x 2"
5x7_5.6”_128MB_style Digital Photo Frames:
Display screen: 5.6" TFT LCD - 320 x 234
Internal memory: 128 MB
Photos: 56 ~ 100 (128 1MB photos, 64 2MB photos)
Memory cards: CFI, CFII, SD, MMC, MS, xD - push/push
Audio: yes ( speaker )
Formats: JPEG, Motion JPEG, MP3.
Frame: Replaceable for any standard 5x7 frame
design: glass cover, double matting
PC interface: USB Host/Slave (2.0, 1.1)
Remote control: yes (RF, radio frequency)
Software: not required
Weight: 2 lb
Dimension:10" x 8" x 2.5" ( varies on the design)
Packaging: color box - dimension: 13" x 11.5" x 5.5"
8x10_8”_256MB_style Digital Photo Frames:
Display screen: 8" TFT LCD - 800 x600
Internal memory: 256 MB
Photos: 56 ~ 100 (256 1MB photos, 128 2MB photos)
Memory cards: CFI, CFII, SD, MMC, MS, xD - push/push
Audio: yes ( speaker )
Formats: JPEG, Motion JPEG, MP3.
Frame: Replaceable for any standard 5x7 frame
design: glass cover, double matting.
PC interface: USB Host/Slave (2.0, 1.1)
Remote control: yes (RF, radio frequency)
Weight: 3 lb
1 Overview
Dimension:12" x 14" x 2.5"(varies on design)
Packaging: color box;dimension: 17" x 15" x 6"
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Table of Contents
Quick Start ..……………………………………..…... 4
1 Overview
1.1 Features ..……………………………………..…... 5
1.2 Included Accesories ..……………………………………..…... 5
1.3 Specifications ..……………………………………..…... 5
2 Getting Started
2.1 Powering and Connecting ..……………………………………..…... 7
2.2 Adjusting the Viewing Angle ..……………………………………..…... 7
2.3 Remote Control Battery Usage ..……………………………………..…... 8
2.4 Inserting Memory Cards ..……………………………………..…... 8
2.5 Main Menu ..……………………………………..…... 8
2.6 Photo Selection ..……………………………………..…... 9
2.7 Time Settings ..……………………………………..…... 9
2.8 Music Selection ..……………………………………..…... 9
2.9 Video Selection ..……………………………………..…... 9
3 Operation
3.1 Frame Button Functions …………………………………………… 10
3.2 Remote Control Functions ..……………………………………..…… 11
3.3 Listening to MP3 Music/Audio ..……………………….……………….… 12
3.4 Viewing Videos ..……………………………………..…… 12
3.5 Time and Calendar Settings ……………..…………………..………… 12
4 Advanced Settings ..………………………………………….. 13
4.1 Setup Menu …………………………………………… 13
4.2 Slide Interval ..……………………………………..…… 13
4.3 Show Time ..……………………….……………….… 13
4.4 Show Calendar ..……………………………………..…… 13
4.5 Music Repeat ……………..…………………..………… 13
4.6 Aspect ..……………………………………..…… 13
4.7 Volume ……………..…………………..………… 13
5 Troubleshooting ..………………………………………….. 15
6 Frequently Asked Questions ………………………………..………….. 17
7 Contact Us ..………………………………………….. 18
..……………………………………..…... 5
..……………………………………..…... 7
..……………………………………..…... 9
4 Video file is choppy.
Small video size on the screen
Video does not play properly.
Black borders appear around the
photo.
5 Small video size on the screen
Black borders appear around the
photo.
Screen freezes.
Unable to turn unit off.
Music always plays during slideshow mode.
6 Screen freezes.
Unable to turn unit off.
7 Music always plays during slideshow
mode.
· Low video resolution. This is normal since different
· Most digital cameras capture video in 320 x 240 or
· Use photo editing software on your computer to resize
· Unplug the power cord from the back of the unit mo-
· You can turn music off under the “MP3” menu selec-
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• Memory card speed is slow..
• Make sure you use a high-speed
digital cameras take photos in varying resolutions
(or pixels).
lower resolution. The highest supported resolution of a photo or video is 640 x 480.
the photo to 640 x 480.
· Alternatively, you can turn the Full Screen option in
the Setup Menu to “On” to enlarge photos to fit
full screen dimensions. Differing photo size
ratios may cause distortion of the photo.
memory card to play video files.
• Low video resolution. This is nor-
mal since different digital cameras
take photos in varying resolutions (or
pixels).
• Most digital cameras capture video
in 320 x 240 or lower resolution. The
highest supported resolution of a
photo or video is 640 x 480.
• Use photo editing software on your
computer to resize the photo to 640
x 480.
• Use the Zoom button on the remote
mentarily and reinsert the cord.
tion, or lower the volume under the “Setup” menu
selection to turn the volume off.
control to enlarge it.
• Alternatively, you can turn the Full
Screen option in the Setup Menu to
“On” to enlarge photos to fit full
screen dimensions. Differing photo
size ratios may cause distortion of
the photo.
• Unplug the power cord from the back
of the unit momentarily and reinsert
the cord.
• A memory card containing both MP3
music and JPEG photo files will play
both during slideshow mode.
• You can stop the music by turning
the volume level down using the
Volume – button on the remote
control.
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5 Troubleshooting
#
1 Digital Picture Frame does-
Digital Picture Frame
doesn’t power on.
Files do not display.
2 Cannot access Main Menu.
Photo or thumbnails do
not appear after selecting the Thumbnail
Selection Screen.
Incompatible file.
3 Photo or thumbnails do not
Video file is choppy.
Video does not play
properly.
Problem Solution
Problem Solution
n’t power on.
appear after selecting the
Thumbnail Selection
Screen.
Incompatible file.
· The power cord to the unit is not securely inserted.
· Make sure you connect the AC adapter to the frame properly.
· Memory card is not inserted correctly.
· Verify that the way you inserted the card is correct. Make sure
· Make sure there is at least one supported photo, music, or
· Compatible Photo format: JPEG, JPG
· Compatible Music format: MP3
· Compatible Video formats: Motion JPG.
· The digital frame is compatible with the JPEG file format only.
· There are variations of the JPEG file (progressive, and gray
· If you alter / edit the photo with application such as Photo-
· Use the “Save As” feature and select either JPG or JPEG from
· When you rename your photo, try to avoid using punctuation,
· Memory card speed is slow.
· Make sure you use a high-speed memory card to play video
• The power cord to the unit is not securely in-
serted.
When you connect the AC adapter to the frame and power
• Make sure you connect the AC adapter to the
up the unit, even without a memory card, you should see a
frame properly. When you connect the AC
blank white screen. If you don’t see the lit screen, check if
adapter to the frame and power up the unit,
the power is connected to the Digital Picture Frame and
even without a memory card, you should see a
make sure it is securely attached.
blank white screen. If you don’t see the lit
screen, check if the power is connected to the
Digital Picture Frame and make sure it is se-
the front label of the memory card is facing AWAY from
curely attached.
you. Do not force the memory card into the slot.
• Memory card is not inserted correctly.
• Verify that the way you inserted the card is
correct. Make sure the front label of the memory
video file on the memory card.
card is facing AWAY from you. Do not force the
memory card into the slot.
• Make sure there is at least one supported photo,
music, or video file on the memory card.
• Compatible Photo format: JPEG, JPG
• Compatible Music format: MP3
• Compatible Video formats: MPG1.
The device does not support TIFF, BMP, GIF, etc.
scale). This frame will not play these two JPEG variations.
• The digital frame is compatible with the JPEG
file format only. The device does not support
TIFF, BMP, GIF, etc.
shop, the file type to the format of the editing software.
This may cause the “incompatible” file message.
• There are variations of the JPEG file
(progressive, and gray scale). This frame will not
play these two JPEG variations.
the drop down menu below the file name box. This option
• If you alter / edit the photo with application such
may vary by program, and it is recommended that you
as Photoshop, the file type to the format of the
editing software. This may cause the
consult your photo editing software manual.
“incompatible” file message.
• Use the “Save As” feature and select either JPG
spaces, and special characters. This will prevent the
or JPEG from the drop down menu below the file
name box. This option may vary by program,
frame from believing that the photo is of a different file
and it is recommended that you consult your
type.
photo editing software manual.
• When you rename your photo, try to avoid using
punctuation, spaces, and special characters.
This will prevent the frame from believing that
the photo is of a different file type.
files.
2.1 Powering and Connecting
• Remove the protective film covering the LCD screen by lifting the pull tab.
• Plug the included AC Power Adapter into the frame, and then into a standard
2 Getting Started
110-220 volt AC electrical outlet.
• Power on the Digital Photo Frame by pressing the power button on the remote
control or the frame.
Figure 1
Powering Unit
• If there are photos stored in the internal memory or on an inserted memory
card, a slideshow will begin.
• If the internal memory does not have stored photos, you will be prompted with
the main menu.
2.2 Adjusting the Viewing Angle
The digital LCD panel has a viewing angle of approximately 25 degrees in either
direction. You can achieve a better viewing angle by adjusting the frame stand
height.
Photo Clock: Memory card functions not applicable.
5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.
• Extend the frame stand to a position for greatest stability.
• Extend or retract the strand by pushing the tab on the stand, and adjusting the
length.
• Release the tab to lock the frame into position.
5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.
Photo Clock: Not applicable.
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2.3 Remote Control Battery Usage
• Place the remote control buttons facing down.
• Press the tabs against each other, and pull out the battery tray.
• Place one CR2025 lithium battery on the tray with the “+” side facing up.
• Reinsert the tray.
2.4 Inserting Memory Cards
5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.
Photo Clock: Not applicable.
Figure 2
Battery Replacement
• Insert any compatible memory card with the front label facing the rear of the
frame. Do not force the memory card into the memory card slot.
• If you cannot easily insert the memory card, you may have inserted it incor-
rectly. The frame should detect the memory card automatically and display
images from the card, rather than the internal memory.
• The Digital Photo Frame is compatible with the following memory card for-
mats:
2.5 Main Menu.
Secure Digital Card ™(SD) Memory Stick ® (MS)
Multi Media Card ™(MMC) Compact Flash ® (CF)
Extreme Digital ™(XD) (adapter required) USB Flash Drive
5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.
Photo Clock: Not applicable.
• When selecting items on your Digital Photo frame, you have two options:
• Use the arrow buttons on your remote control, and press enter.
• Use the arrow buttons your frame, and press play/pause.
• Press either the “Exit” button on your remote, or the menu button on your
frame to cycle to the main menu.
• Here you will be able to select photos, set the time, play music, or change
advanced settings.
4 Advanced Settings
4.1 Setup Menu
• To enter the setup menu select the “Setup” option from the main menu using the arrow
buttons and play/enter.
4.2 Slide Interval
• This option allows you to choose the time in between photos during your slide show.
• You are able to choose a transition speed of either 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds between
photos.
• The factory setting transition speed is 5 seconds.
4.3 Show Time
• This option allows you to turn the digital clock on or off.
• The factory setting is “OFF”.
4.4 Show Calendar
• This option allows you to turn the calendar on or off.
• The factory setting is “OFF”.
4.5 Music Repeat
• This options allows you to change the music playback mode.
• “All” will play all of the songs, and then loop to the first song.
• “One” will loop the selected song repeatedly.
• “None” will play the song once only.
• The factory setting is, “All”
4.6 Aspect
• This option allows you to change the aspect ratio.
• You can choose either 4:3, or 16:9.
• The factory setting is 4:3.
4.7 Volume
• This option allows you to change the speaker volume.
• You can choose a numerical value where higher numbers are louder and lower numbers
are softer.
• The factory setting is 6.
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3.3 Listening to MP3 Music/Audio
• MP3 files are a popular audio format commonly used with digital music. Your sound file
must be saved in MP3 format to play on your digital photo frame.
• Factory settings allow for MP3 audio files to be played in the background of your slide
show.
• If you would like to play a specific song:
• From the main menu, select the “Mp3” option, and press play/enter.
• Select your desired audio/music file from the list, and press play/enter.
3.4 Viewing Videos
• Motion JPEG files are a popular video format commonly used with digital video. Your
• Factory settings allow for Motion JPEG video files to play sequentially in a loop format.
• If you would like to play a specific video:
3.6 Time and Calendar Settings
• There are a variety of display overlay possibilities with the time and date and your
• If you would like to set the date or time:
• If the file does not play, check the volume setting of your frame.
video file must be saved in Motion JPEG format to play on your digital photo frame.
5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.
Photo Clock: Not applicable.
• From the main menu, select the “Reading Photo” option, and press play/
enter.
• Select your desired video file from the list, and press play/enter. The video
will be shown as a preview image of your video.
• If the file does not play, check the video file format.
• If the sound does not play, check the volume setting of your frame.
5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.
Photo Clock: Not applicable.
digital photo collection.
• From the main menu, select the “Time” option, and press play/enter.
• Use the arrow keys to select what you would like to adjust, and press the
enter button to confirm.
• Use the arrow buttons to change the time, and press the enter button again to
confirm.
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2.6 Photo Selection
Figure 4
Main Menu
• Select “Reading Photo” from the Main Menu and a list of thumbnails will ap-
pear.
• You can browse through the thumbnails and press enter/play to select a sin-
gle photo, and press enter/play to start a slideshow.
• You must have at least one jpg photo on the storage device to be able to
access the thumbnail menu.
2.7 Time Settings
• Select “Time” from the Main Menu and a list of time settings will appear.
• You can select a time or date to change using the previous/next buttons or the
arrow buttons, and use the play/pause button, or the enter button to confirm.
• Once you have made your selection, the arrow keys will cycle through numeri-
cal values, and the enter button will confirm your selection.
• Here you will also be able to set a time for your Alarm clock.
2.8 Music Settings
• Select “MP3” from the Main Menu and a list of songs will appear.
• You can use the arrow buttons or the previous/next buttons to change your
song selection, and the enter button or the play/pause button to play.
• You can change the volume, and the playback settings in the Setup menu
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3.1 Frame Buttons Functions
Figure 5
5x7_5.6”_128_style frames
3 Operation
Figure 6
8x10_8”_256_style frames
Figure 7
Photo Clock
3.2 Remote Control Functions
1) Exit Button: Returns to the previous screen.
2) Enter Button: Press to confirm selection, or start/stop music or
slideshows. This button also allows you to cycle
through slideshow play modes.
3) Up Button: Moves the selection up.
4) On/Off Button: Turns the frame on or off.
5) Left Button: Moves the selection to the left.
6) Right Button: Moves the selection to the right.
7) Down Button: Moves the selection down.
8) Thumb Button: Toggles the thumbnail screen.
9) Delete Button: Deletes the current selection.
10) Slide Show Button: Toggles the slideshow on or off.
11) Copy Button: Saves current photo to internal memory.
12) Vol – Button: Lowers volume.
13) Vol + Button: Raises volume.
14) Mp3 Button: Toggles the MP3 screen.
Figure 7
Remote Control
1) Power Button. Press to turn your frame on or off.
2) Previous Button. Press to change selection, or view previous photo.
3) Play/Pause Button. Press to confirm selection, or start/stop slideshow.
4) Next Button. Press to change selection, or view next photo.
5) Menu Button. Press to view the thumbnail screen, or the main menu.
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5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.
Photo Clock: Not applicable.
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