Transcend TS-PF700W-J, TS-PF700B-J, TS-PF700B, TS-PF700W User Manual

User‟s Manual

Digital Photo Frame

PF700

TS-PF700B

TS-PF700W

Version 1.5

Table of Contents

Introduction︱ .........................................................................................................................2

Package Contents︱ ...............................................................................................................2

Features︱ ...............................................................................................................................2

System Requirements︱ ........................................................................................................3

Safety Precautions︱..............................................................................................................4

General Use .............................................................................................................................. 4

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 4

Backing Up Data ....................................................................................................................... 4

Getting Started︱ ....................................................................................................................5

Setting Up the Photo Frame .................................................................................................... 6

Using a memory card or USB flash drive ............................................................................... 6

Built-in Speaker ........................................................................................................................ 7

Navigation Buttons .................................................................................................................. 7

Quick Menu ............................................................................................................................... 8

Options Menu ........................................................................................................................... 8

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................................................... 8

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 9

Connecting to a Computer︱ ............................................................................................... 10

Windows® 2000, XP ,Vista and 7 ........................................................................................... 11

Mac® OS 10.0 or later ............................................................................................................ 11

Linux® Kernel 2.4 or later ...................................................................................................... 12

Photo Modes︱ ..................................................................................................................... 13

Thumbnail Mode ..................................................................................................................... 13

Photo View Mode .................................................................................................................... 17

Slideshow Mode ..................................................................................................................... 19

Music Player︱ ...................................................................................................................... 21

Calendar︱ ............................................................................................................................ 24

Settings︱ .............................................................................................................................. 26

Troubleshooting︱................................................................................................................ 32

Specifications︱ ................................................................................................................... 33

Ordering Information︱ ........................................................................................................ 33

Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱ .................................................................. 34

Transcend Limited Warranty︱ ........................................................................................... 35

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Introduction︱

Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s PF700 Digital Photo Frame. Now you can easily display your
entire photo collection at home or at the office. The Photo Frame can conveniently playback videos, photos
and music from USB flash drives and memory cards, or even store photos in the Photo Frame’s own
on-board memory. You can operate the Photo Frame by using the menu buttons on the back of the Photo
Frame or with its full-featured wireless remote control. The Photo Frame’s built-in storage space lets you
save your favorite pictures with automatic image resizing that optimizes each image for the photo frame’s
screen resolution. You can also connect the Photo Frame to a PC via the USB port for direct access to its
internal memory or any memory cards that are plugged into it. This User’s Manual will give you step-by-step
instructions and advice to help you get the best experience from your new device. Please read it in carefully
before using the Photo Frame.

Package Contents︱

Upon purchasing your Transcend Photo Frame, please make sure each of the following is included:

Photo Frame
Remote Control (battery included)
Tabletop Stand
AC Power Adapter
USB Cable
User’s Manual CD
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

Features︱

Bright 7” (16:9) high-resolution color TFT LCD panel
Built-in speaker for music playback
View photos with background music from MP3s
Supports USB flash drives and SD/SDHC/MMC/MS memory cards
Built-in flash memory – works even without a memory card
Full motion video playback (Motion-JPEG only)
Orientation can be set to portrait or landscape mode for ideal display experience
Fully compliant with High-Speed USB 2.0 and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Direct USB connection to your PC for easy file transfers
Select multiple photos for convenient one-step transfer to internal memory
Slideshow, thumbnail, still picture, and zoom-in viewing options
Attractive frame themes to accent your pictures
Important date/event reminders
Clock, alarm and calendar functions
Automatic Power-ON/OFF and Sleep timers
User-selectable Color Modes to enhance the look of your photos

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System Requirements︱

System requirements for connecting the Photo Frame to a computer:

100~240V voltage power outlet for the AC adaptor
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port
One of the following Operating Systems:

 Windows®

2000

 Windows®

XP

 Windows Vista®
 Windows® 7
 Mac®

OS 10.0 or later

 Linux®

Kernel 2.4 or later

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Safety Precautions︱

These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully to ensure your own
personal safety and help protect your Photo Frame from potential damage.

General Use

 For indoor use only.
 Avoid using or storing the Photo Frame in an extreme temperature environment.
 Never allow the Photo Frame to come in contact with water or any other liquids.
 Do not use this product in environments with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration.
 Only use the Transcend provided AC adapter with the Photo Frame. Use of other adapters may

cause fire or explosion.

 Never cover or seal any of the holes on the Photo Frame.
 Unplug the Photo Frame if you do not plan to use if for an extended period of time. This prevents

accidental damage or corrosion.

 To protect your health and your hearing, keep the Photo Frame’s music volume below 80

decibels and do not listen for an extended period of time.

Cleaning

 The screen is very delicate and can be damaged by pressing on it with excessive force.
 Use a soft non-abrasive cloth, such as for cleaning camera lenses to gently wipe the screen

Backing Up Data

 Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. If

you plan to plug a memory card or USB pen drive into Photo Frame, we strongly advise that you
first backup the data in those storage devices to a computer or other storage medium before
using them in Photo Frame.

 To ensure High-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting your Photo Frame to a

computer, please check that the computer has the relevant USB drivers. If you are not sure how
to check this, please consult the computer or motherboard User’s Manual for USB driver
information.

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Getting Started︱

A

7” LCD Panel

B

SD/SDHC/ MMC/ MS Slot

C

Mini-B USB Port (PC Connection)

D

DC Power Input

E

USB Port (Flash Drives)

F

Built-in Speaker

G

Menu/Power Button

H

OK Button

I

Navigation buttons

J

Options Button

K

Volume Control Button

L

Security Lock Attachment

M

Stand Attachment Hole

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Setting Up the Photo Frame

1. Attach the Tabletop Stand to the back of the Photo Frame by screwing it clockwise into the Stand

Attachment Hole shown above.

2. Once the stand is attached, the Photo Frame may be positioned vertically or horizontally (Landscape

or Portrait orientation)

3. Connect the power adapter cable to the DC power input jack on your Photo Frame.

4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.

5. The Photo Frame will automatically turn on. If it is already plugged in, press the power button on the

back of Photo Frame, or press on the remote control.

6. To remove the Tabletop Stand, simply twist it counter-clockwise to unscrew it from the Photo Frame.

Using a memory card or USB flash drive

1. Insert a memory card or USB flash drive into its appropriate slot on the Photo Frame.

2. Once a memory card or USB flash drive is plugged in, the Photo Frame will automatically begin

slideshow playback of all photos available on your memory card or flash drive.

3. The Photo Frame will revert to Photo View mode if you unplug a memory card or USB flash drive

while displaying photos. Note: never unplug a memory card or flash drive when files are being
transferred to or from the internal memory (My Favorites)

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Built-in Speaker

The Photo Frame includes a built-in speaker for playing back background music during slideshows, or for
listening to MP3 music or watching videos.

Navigation Buttons

On the back of the Photo Frame, there are eight navigation buttons used for browsing through menus,
selecting files, and accessing the Photo Frame’s numerous features.

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Quick Menu

The Quick Menu is a fast and easy way to open the Music Player, the Calendar, or the Settings menu when
not using the discrete shortcut buttons on the remote.

1. Press or to display the Quick Menu.

2. Use / to select the feature you want to open and press .

3. If the Music, Calendar, or Settings window is already open, select PHOTO to close it.

4. To exit the Quick Menu, simply press or

again.

Options Menu

The Options menu allows access to additional functions that are available for the current mode (Slideshow,
Calendar, etc.).

1. Press or to show the Options window.

2. Use the /

and / buttons to select an option and press the button to

open its submenu.

3. To select a different option, press the button and use the and

buttons to
scroll through the other available options, then press or to move the cursor to the
currently highlighted option’s submenu on the right hand side.

4. Use the /

and / buttons to browse through the available items within each

option and press to access the highlighted item or open its sub-menu.

5. Press

or at any time to close the Options window.

Adjusting the Volume

The Volume Control allows you to adjust the volume level of music playback.

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1. Press the button or

/

to show the Volume Control window.

2. Use /

to set your desired volume and press to confirm.

3. Press

button again to close the Volume Control window or simply wait a few

moments for it to disappear.

Remote Control

Your Photo Frame comes with a compact, easy-to-use remote control. You can fully operate your Photo
Frame with either the navigation buttons on the front of the Photo Frame or by using the remote control.
Note that when using the remote control you should always aim it directly at the front of your Photo Frame
and make sure there are no obstacles in the way. All icons like shown in this User’s Manual and the
Quick Start Guide represent functions that you can access directly from the remote control for easy,
straightforward operation of your Photo Frame.



: Open the Music Player, Calendar or Settings Menu



: Display or hide the Music player



: Display or hide the Calendar



: Open or close the settings menu

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

: Switch to Thumbnail mode



: Switch to Photo View mode

 : Switch to Slideshow mode
 : Enables multiple photo selection in Thumbnail mode


: Select the item you want to view or function you want to perform.



: Show / hide additional functions available for the current mode.



: Display the next or previous page of available items



: Show / hide available music files for audio playback



: Add / delete the current photo from the Photo Frame’s internal memory.



: Browse the contents of the Photo Frame’s internal memory (My Favorites)



: Play, Pause, or Stop music at any time.



: Skip to the next or previous available music track or video clip.



: Adjust music volume (up / down / mute).



: Cycle between music and video repeat modes.



: Rotate or zoom-in on photos displayed in Photo View mode.



: Change the brightness of the screen.



: Enable the sleep timer to automatically shut down the Photo Frame.

Connecting to a Computer︱

If you want to transfer pictures and music between the Photo Frame and your computer, connect the Photo
Frame to a USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable.

1. Turn on the Photo Frame.

2. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini-B USB port located on the left side of the Photo

Frame.

3. Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer.

WARNING! You must plug in the AC adapter to provide the power necessary to run the
Photo Frame when connecting to a computer.