PanDigital Digital Photo Frame User Guide

PanDigital Digital Photo Frame

Important Safety Precautions

Cleaning the Digital Photo Frame

• Treat the screen gently, it is made of glass and can break. To clean fingerprints or dust from the LCD screen, we recommend using a soft, non-abrasive cloth such as a camera lens cloth to clean the LCD screen.
• If you use a commercial LCD Cleaning Kit, do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Clean the LCD screen with a cleaning cloth moistened with the liquid.
• Clean the outer surface of the Digital Photo Frame (excluding the screen) with a soft cloth dampened with water.

Introduction

Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia Photo Frame! Now you can display your digital photos directly from your memory card, no computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory card into the Digital Photo Frame, and turn on the power. You’ll be treated to a slideshow of your photos. It’s as easy as that. You can also display individual photos, play video clips, and play background music with your slide show. The Digital Photo Frame includes these key features:

• Displays digital photos, plays music files and digital videos without a computer; simply insert a compatible memory card into the digital frame. Memory card is not included and supported file types are described below.
• Displays Slideshows of Digital Photos with background music. • Compatible memory cards include Secure Digital™, MultiMedia Card TM, xD Card, Memory StickTM, MemoryStick Pro TM, and Memory Stick Pro Duo™(required adapter).
• Supported file types: JPEG images (up to 16 Mega Pixels), most video, and MP3 music formats.
• Control the main functions with buttons on the frame or with the included infrared remote control.
• Bright TFT active matrix LCD screen.
• USB 2.0 high-speed connection to connect to your PC.
• USB 2.0 (Host) for connecting to your digital camera.
• Built-In Flash Memory.
• To learn more about your new Digital Photo Frame’s features and take full advantage of them, please take a few minutes to read this Guide.

What’s In the Box

• Digital Photo Frame
• AC Power Adapter
• This User’s Guide
• Remote Control
• USB Cable
• Decorative Frame

Setting Up the Digital Photo Frame

The Digital Photo Frame is easy to set up. Just follow these steps:

1. Plug the AC Power Adapter into the Digital Photo Frame and into a wall outlet.
2. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot.
   • Slot 1 – Compact Flash™
   • Slot 2 – Secure Digital™or MultiMedia Card TM,
   • MemoryStick™, MemoryStick Pro TM, or xD Memory Card™ (MemoryStick Pro Duo required MemoryStick™ adapter)
   • Note: The card will only fit in one direction; do not force it. The card should fit snugly when properly inserted.
3. Slide the POWER button on the left side of the Digital Photo Frame up, the Digital Photo Frame will power on and automatically start a slideshow of the photos on the card. Slide the POWER button down to power off.
4. To display photos individually, press the EXIT button on the remote control to pause the slideshow.
5. Press of Exit button will display the thumbnail screen. Use the directional arrows to choose a photo. Press Enter on the top of the Digital Photo Frame, on the remote control. The selected photo is displayed on the Digital Photo Frame.
   • Note: Pull the plastic tab sticking out of the remote control. It protects the battery and the remote control will not work unless it is removed.
6. To restart the Slideshow, press the Enter key again, or press the Slideshow button on the remote control.

Using the Control Buttons and Remote Control

• You can use all of the Digital Photo Frame’s features with either the buttons on top of the frame or using the remote control.

Use the Control Buttons

• The control buttons are located on top of the Digital Photo Frame. Their basic functions are the same no matter when you press them.

Use the Remote Control

The remote control included with your digital photo frame includes all of the functions on the digital photo frame and some additional ones. The figure below shows all of the buttons and describes them. The features described in this guide that use the remote illustrate how to use them. Install and Replace the Remote Control Battery

1. Hold the Remote Control with the control buttons facing downward.
2. While pressing down on the ridged area of the battery cover, pull the tray out.
3. Place a “CR2025” Lithium battery on the tray with the positive “+” end facing toward you.
4. Close the tray.

Using the Digital Photo Frame’s Screens

• You access the Digital Photo Frame’s functions with a series of screens, and control them with either the buttons on the top of the frame or on the remote control. The first in the series of screens is the Card Selection screen.

The Card Selection Screen

Use the Card Selection menu to choose between memory cards and the built-in memory.

1. To display the Card Selection screen, simply press the Exit button on the remote control to back through screens until it opens.
2. Press the Left and Right arrows to select the desired memory card, or built-in memory.
3. Press Enter to make the selection. The Mode Selection Screen opens.

The Mode Selection Screen

• The Mode Selection Screen shows after you choose the memory source. Use it to choose the type of files or applications you wish to display or open.

1. Press the Left and Right arrows on the Remote Control or the Digital Photo Frame to select Photo, Music, Video, File, or Clock; press ENTER to make the selection. If you select Photo, the Thumbnails Screen will open. It is described below.
2. If you select Music, a screen opens and lists all of the music files. If you select Videos, a screen opens and lists all the video files. You can select one in the same manner as a photo. If you select Clock, the Calendar and Clock are displayed; this screen is described later in this manual.
3. To go back to the Mode Selection Screen, press Exit.

The Thumbnails Screen

• This screen gives you a thumbnail view of all photos on the selected memory source. Use this screen to select a single photo to display, multiple or all photos to do a slideshow, and copy photos from external memory to build-in memory.

Starting and Customizing Slideshows

• The Digital Photo Frame can include all of the photos on the selected memory source in the slideshow, or you can select specific photos for the slideshow. You can also add music to your slideshow.

Play a Slideshow of All Photos

• With the Thumbnails Screen displayed, press the SLiDESHOW button on the Remote Control or the ENTER button on the frame twice, the slideshow of all photos in the selected memory will begin. To stop the Slideshow and return to the Thumbnails screen, press the EXIT button.

Play a Slideshow of Selected Photos Only

Note: You need your remote control to create a custom slideshow.

1. With the Thumbnails Screen displayed, use the arrow buttons to highlight a photo.
2. Press “+” key to select the photo or “-” key to de-select it (these functional buttons only exit on your remote). A check mark is displayed at the upper-right corner of the selected photo.
3. Continue selecting or de-selecting photos in the same manner.
4. When all desired photos are selected, press SETUP on the Remote Control or on the frame to open a setup menu.
5. Choose Start Slideshow and press ENTER.
6. Choose Selected option from the menu to start your custom slideshow.

Control the Volume

• Use the Remote Control to adjust the volume on the Digital Photo Frame or when playing MP3 files.
• Press the “-” and “+” buttons to adjust the volume down and up

Connecting Speakers to the Photo Frame

• The Digital Photo Frame has built-in speakers, but you can also connect external speakers and an external amplifier. Plug the speaker plug into the earphone jack located on the right side of Digital Photo Frame (Cable not included).

Watching a Video

You can watch video files on your Digital Photo Frame as well. It supports the Motion JPEG (AVI) video formats used by most digital cameras. To watch a video, there need to be video files on the memory card.

1. Insert a memory card with video files on it. The Card Selection Screen opens. Choose the desired card.
2. Press Enter. The Mode Selection screen opens.
3. Use the Arrow keys to choose Video and press Enter. A screen listing all of the video files opens.
4. Use the Arrow buttons to choose the desired file and press Enter. The Digital Photo Frame plays the video.
5. Adjust the volume by using the VOL+/VOL- buttons on the Remote Control.
6. To play another video file, press Exit to return to the video file listing, select another video file and press Enter

Copying Photos from a Memory Card to Built-in Memory

The Digital Photo Frame can store photos in its built-in memory. You can copy photos one at a time, or in batches.

Copy A Single Photo

Use the Remote Control to copy a photo from a memory card to the built-in memory.

1. Press the EXIT button until the Select Card screen opens.
2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the desired memory card.
3. Press the ENTER button to select the card. The Mode Selection screen opens.
4. Select Photo and press ENTER. The Thumbnails screen opens.
5. Use the Arrow Buttons to highlight the photo you want to copy.
6. Press the SETUP button. The on-screen setup menu opens on the Digital Photo Frame.
7. Press the Up or Down arrow to select Copy File and press ENTER.
8. Choose One option and press ENTER to copy the selected photo.
9. Press EXIT to return to the Thumbnails screen.

Copy Several Photos

Use the Remote Control to copy more than one photo from a memory card to the built-in memory.

1. Press the EXIT button until the Select Card screen opens.
2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the desired memory card.
3. Press the ENTER button to select the card. The Mode Selection screen opens.
4. Select Photo and press ENTER. The Thumbnails screen opens.
5. Use the Arrow Buttons to highlight the photo you want to copy.
6. Press EXIT to return to the Thumbnails screen.
7. Use the U+” button to select the photo. A check mark should appear at the upper-right corner of the thumbnail photo. Use the – button to de-select it if you want to.
8. After completing the photo selection, press the SETUP button to open the on-screen setup menu.
9. Press the Up or Down arrow to select Copy File and press ENTER.
10. Choose a Selected option and press ENTER to copy the selected photos.

Deleting Photos from the Built-in Memory

You can delete photos from built-in memory, but not from memory cards using the remote control.

Delete the Displayed Photo

1. With the photo displayed on the screen, press the SETUP button.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow to select Delete File.
3. Press ENTER to delete the displayed photo.
4. Press EXIT to close the menu.
   • Note: It is a good idea to keep backup copies of the photos you copy onto your Digital Photo Frame.

Delete a Single Photo on the Thumbnails Screen

1. With the Thumbnails Screen displayed, use Arrow buttons to select a photo to a delete.
2. Press the SETUP button.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow to choose Delete File and press ENTER.
4. Choose delete selected option to delete the highlighted photo.
   • Caution: You will not be asked to confirm or have a chance to change your mind. It is a good idea to keep copies of the photos you copy onto your Digital Photo Frame.

Folder Menu And Options

• Folders give you the ability to create a slideshow playlist that will play all the pictures in that folder. The folders are Family, Friends, Vacation, Events, and Others.

Assigning Pictures To Folders

Only pictures stored in the internal memory can be assigned to folders.

1. In the Select Mode screen, choose Photo and press ENTER to display the thumbnail screen.
2. Select the pictures to add to the folder by pressing the + button. You can deselect a picture by pressing the – button.
3. After you have finished selecting all the pictures, press SETUP and then select the Assign Selected Photos to option.
4. Choose one of the folders to assign the selected photos to and press ENTER.
   • Note: The pictures are assigned to the folder, not copied. Deleting the picture from internal memory will also delete the link to the assigned folder.
5. You can also assign pictures to folders during the single-picture mode or slideshow mode by pressing SETUP and then choosing the the Assign Photo To option and pressing ENTER and then selecting the folder to assign the photo to.

Un-assigning Pictures From Folders

1. In the Select Mode screen, press SETUP and select the View Folder option and press ENTER.
2. Select the folder you want to un-assign pictures from and press ENTER.
3. Select the pictures to un-assign by pressing the + key. You can deselect pictures by pressing the – key.
4. After you have finished selecting all the pictures, press SETUP and select the Remove Photo From This Folder and press ENTER.
5. Choose the Selected Photos to only un-assign the pictures you previously selected, or Choose All to un-assign all the pictures in that folder.
6. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
   • Note: Un-assigning a picture from a folder will not delete the picture from internal memory.

Slideshow Pictures from Folders

There are 2 ways you can start a slideshow of the pictures assigned to each folder.

1. From Select mode screen press SETUP, then choose View Folder and press ENTER. Next select the folder to slideshow from and press ENTER three times.
2. From the Photo thumbnail screen, press SETUP, then choose the Start Slideshow option and press ENTER. Next select the folder to slideshow from and press ENTER.

Setting Viewing Options

You can control all of the viewing options in the Setup Menu using the buttons on the top of the frame or remote control. You can display the on-screen Setup Menu at any time by pressing the Setup button. Only available setup options will be displayed for each screen.

1. With the Select Card or Select Mode screen opens, press Setup to open the Setup Menu.
2. With the Setup menu open, use the Up and Down arrows to choose a display option.
3. Press ENTER to select the option. A second menu opens, listing the available settings. A blue highlight shows the current setting.
4. Use the Up and Down arrows to choose the desired setting.
5. Press ENTER to select the setting. The second menu closes.
6. You can make as many changes as you wish in the same manner. When you are finished, press the EXIT button to close the Setup Menu and return to the previous screen.

Displaying A Clock with a Calendar and a Slideshow

You can use your Digital Photo Frame as a desk calendar with a real-time clock and continuous slideshow. You can also use the Digital Photo Frame as an Alarm Clock, after setting internal clock. To Display the Calendar/Clock screen:

1. Open the Mode Selection Screen.
2. Use the arrow buttons to choose Clock and press ENTER. The Calendar/Clock screen will look similar to the one shown below. The slideshow displays photos from the currently selected memory source, and if the alarm is set, on alarm icon appears under the slideshow window.

Set the Internal Clock

When the Digital Photo Frame’s internal clock is set, you can use it as an alarm clock.

1. To set the internal clock, choose CLOCK from the Mode Selection screen and press SETUP to open the Setup Menu.
2. Choose Set Clock.
3. Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to move to a time or date field to be changed.
4. Use the Up and Down arrows to change the value in the selected field.
5. When the date and time are correct, press the ENTER button to set the time and return to the normal Clock/Calendar View screen.

Set the Alarm

Use your Digital Photo Frame as an alarm clock. You can set it to alarm with a built-in tone or playing pre-stored MP3 music in the build-in memory. You can also set the alarm to alert only once or daily after setup.

1. To set the alarm clock, open the Setup Menu.
2. Choose Set Alarm.
3. Use the Left and Right arrows to move through the selection fields and the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the values (time, alarm type or alarm tone/music etc).
4. When the alarm settings are correct, press the EXIT button to return to the Clock/Alarm Setting menu.

Create a Schedule for Playing Slideshows

You can set your digital photo frame to display slideshows at predetermined times.

1. With the Calendar and Clock displayed, press the Setup button.
2. Use the Arrow buttons to select Set On/Off Schedule and press Enter. The Set Schedule page opens with the Hours field for the Weekdays Turn on at highlighted.
3. Use the Up or Down arrow to set the hour you want scheduled slideshows to start, then use the right arrow to move to the minutes field, set the minutes in the same manner as the hours, and then move the highlight to the AM/PM field.
4. Use the Up or Down arrow button to choose AM or PM.
5. Set the time you want the slideshow to end in the same manner.
6. Press the Enter button when Always OFF is highlighted if you don’t want to play scheduled slideshows on weekdays. The field now reads Set Turn-On Time. Press the Enter button to schedule weekday slideshows.
7. You can set different times for scheduled slideshows on the weekends in the same manner.
8. When you are happy with the settings, press the Exit button to save them and return to the Calendar/Clock page

Changing the Decorative Frame

Depending on the model, your Digital Photo Frame may come with interchangeable decorative frames.

1. To change the frame, remove two screws on the back of the frame and lift the unit from the frame.
2. Place the unit into the new frame, replace the screws, and finger tighten.

Copying Files from a Computer or Flash Drive

• You can connect the Digital Photo Frame to a Windows or Macintosh computer to copy files to the built-in memory. You can also connect a USB flash drive to the frame to copy files.

Connect to a Windows Computer

To copy files from between your computer and the Digital Photo Frame do the following:

1. Plug in and turn on the Digital Photo Frame.
2. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the Mini USB port on the Digital Photo Frame.
3. Connect the Larger end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
4. Open My Computer on your Desktop. A window showing all drives connected to your computer opens. (It will look similar to the screen shown below.)
5. Each memory card inserted in the Photo Frame and the built-in memory is associated with one disk drive on your computer.
6. Double-click the desired drive to display the files on the card. The example below shows a card with several JPG images on it.
7. To copy files from the memory card, select them and drag them to the desired location on your computer.
8. To copy photos from your computer to the built-in memory, first locate the files on your computer, and second, select the files you wish to copy, choose File, Copy, and then move your cursor back to the disk drive in the open window for the built-in memory.
   • Note: Most cameras and graphic programs store photos in the Windows My Pictures folder. If you didn’t move them somewhere else, they are probably there.
9. Click in the window, and choose File Paste.
10. Similarly, to copy photos from your computer to the memory card, you copy and paste to the disk drive corresponding to the memory card.
    • Note: If your PC is connected to Local Area Network drives, or if you have multiple drive letters already assigned to peripheral devices, you will need to manage your drive settings in Windows to free up the four drive letters immediately following your CDROM drive so the Digital Photo Frame can assign them to memory card slots properly.

Connect a USB Flash Drive

• Your Digital Photo Frame will see a USB Flash Drive the same way it sees memory cards.

Setup Menu

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I set up my Digital Photo Frame?

• A: It is very simple to get your Digital Photo Frame out of the box and running in just a few minutes. Just plug the power adapter into the Digital Photo Frame and into a standard Wall Socket. Insert a memory card into the appropriate card slot on the side of the Digital Photo Frame, and turn it on. Your first slide show will automatically start to play.

Q: What memory cards can the Digital Photo Frame Read?

• A: Compatible memory cards include Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, MemoryStick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, and XD card.

Q: I set up the Digital Photo Frame; why won’t it turn on?

• A: The Adapter is not securely connected to the Photo Frame or the Power Switch is not on.

Q: I have a memory card in the Digital Photo Frame; why can’t I view my photos?

• A: First, make sure that the memory card is one of the formats listed above and that the files on the card are JPEG images files. Second, turn the Digital Photo Frame Off and make sure that the memory card is inserted all the way into the card slot and is facing the right direction. Third, turn the Frame On. After a couple of seconds, you should see your first photo. Press Exit to open the Card Selection screen and select the card. Then select Photos. You should see the Thumbnails screen listing all photos on the card. If you don’t, you may want to try another card.
• Note: Some digital cameras save images in other formats. Please refer to your camera’s manual if your photos are not JPEG files.

Q: Why is the picture display slower with some pictures and faster with others?

• A: Higher-resolution pictures load more slowly. Try using lower-resolution pictures or downsampling your images. See your camera’s operating manual for details on downsampling your photos.

Q: Can I insert multiple memory cards?

• A: Yes. Turn on the unit before inserting any card. The Select Card Screen lets you choose between all available memory cards and built-in memory.

Q: Does the Digital Photo Frame have built-in memory?

• A: Yes. It has built-in of memory. The memory size depends on your model.

Q: Does the Digital Photo Frame support all JPEG and Motion JPEG files?

• A: No, it supports JPEG and Motion JPEG files taken from a digital camera. The Digital Photo Frame may not read all images files downloaded from the Internet or from other software graphic applications.

Limited Warranty

• The limited warranty set forth below is given by Pandigital with respect to Pandigital brand electronics products purchased and used in the United States of America. Pandigital warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
• LABOR: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if this product is found to be defective, Pandigital will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge. After this ninety (90) day period, labor charges will be charged on a case by case basis.
• PARTS: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if this product is found to be defective, Pandigital will supply at no cost, new or rebuilt replacement parts, at its option, at no charge. After this ninety (90) day period, parts will be charged for on a case by case basis.
• This warranty does not cover
  • (1) customer instruction, installation or setup
  • (2) cosmetic damage or damage due to accident, misuse, abuse or negligence
  • (3) commercial use of the product
  • (4) modification of any part of the product
  • (5) damage due to improper operation, improper maintenance, or connection to an improper power supply
  • (6) damage due to an attempted repair of the product by anyone other than a facility authorized by Pandigital to service the product
  • (7) consumables (such as fuses and batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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