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problem 

possible cause 

action

Received an error that 
my JPEG failed to resize 
while resizing with the 
MediaImpression

TM

 software.

The frame’s internal  
memory is full.

Remove files to free  
up internal memory.

The frame is not  
saving as many  
photos on the  
internal memory  
as I expected.

JPEG files are large.

Remove files to free  
up internal memory.

Use included 
MediaImpression

™ 

software 

to resize your JPEGS  
(see page 13) or copy  
your photos directly from  
a media card or flash  
drive to the frame. 

Video and music  
files are taking up  
memory space.

The frame is  
not reading my  
flash drive.

Remove USB cable  
from frame before  
inserting your flash drive.

Make sure flash drive 
connection is secure

USB cable is  
inserted into the frame 
but not hooked up to  
the computer.

Flash drive connection 
may be loose.

The frame drive is 
not mounting on  
my computer.

Flash drive is inserted 
into the frame. 

USB cable connections 
may be loose.

Frame may not be 
powered on.

Remove flash drive from 
frame before connecting 
to computer.

Make sure USB cable 
connections are secure.

Make sure frame is  
powered on.

frame feaTUres

pHoto smootH

The PHOTO SMOOTH feature modifies faces within your photos with a smoothing  
airbrush effect. Feature only works in Slide Show mode (normal transition).

DYnamic ligHting

The DYNAMIC LIGHTING feature improves your photo’s light balance to enhance  
dark photos. Feature only works in Slide Show mode (normal transition).

Face Zoom

The FACE ZOOM feature automatically pans and zooms to faces within your photos. 
Feature only works in Slide Show mode (normal transition).

multi sHoW

The MULTI SHOW slide show transition will show multiple photos at the same time.

poWer save

The POWER SAVE feature detects the room’s light level and automatically puts the 
frame into energy saving mode by shutting down the LED display. If the frame senses 
that the room is dark for more than 15 minutes and no buttons have been pressed,  
the following graphic appears on screen. 

When the frame senses light, or any button on the frame is pressed,  
the LED display will turn on and the frame will resume current operation.

anti-virus

When the frame is powered on, any files with the extension “.exe” or “.bat”  
(common extensions for possible viruses) that have been put on the frame’s  
drive via the computer will be automatically deleted from the frame.

reset

Press the RESET button with a thin, pointed object (such as a paper clip).  
Power the unit on after pressing the RESET button. The frame will default  
to the factory settings, however, the frame's internal memory will remain intact.

note: Frame should not be used as a storage device.

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630855_INS_MyLife 8"DigitalFrame_Size: 5.5”Wx8.5”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1_Blk

Summary of Contents for my life

Page 1: ...rimack New Hampshire USA 03054 800 846 3000 www Brookstone com 8 Digital Picture Show Digital pictures plus music and videos MY LIFE 630855_INS_MyLife 8 DigitalFrame_Size 5 5 Wx8 5 H_Output 100 _Print...

Page 2: ...ict of Columbia and the U S Territories of Guam Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the Brooksto...

Page 3: ...the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions s...

Page 4: ...the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing plastic bags or papers or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked Do not overload electrica...

Page 5: ...nsor Volume Down Volume Up Card Reader Slot Flash Drive USB In DC In Reset Power On LED Stand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Speaker 2 Menu Select Exit Quick Access Slide Show Quick Access Video Quick Access...

Page 6: ...r 60 seconds if no selection is made After 60 seconds the media will auto play Note When a memory card is inserted into the frame the frame s internal memory media you have copied to the frame s drive...

Page 7: ...n Slide Show mode normal transition Dynamic Lighting The DYNAMIC LIGHTING feature improves your photo s light balance to enhance dark photos Feature only works in Slide Show mode normal transition FAC...

Page 8: ...stalled software on your computer and double click on the MediaImpression icon For Mac OS X 10 4 and later Insert MediaImpression SOFTWARE CD into your computer s CD ROM drive Open the CD and double c...

Page 9: ...ove 2 0 megapixels take longer to download Frame does not read memory card Ensure the memory card is compatible with the frame See page 30 Using a memory card that is not compatible with the frame Use...

Page 10: ...ations Key Features 8 TFT LCD Screen 512MB Internal Memory USB Mass Storage 800 x 600 Screen Resolution Compatible Memory Cards SD and Mini SDTM Secure DigitalTM MMC MultiMedia Card MS MS PRO MS Duo w...

Page 11: ...e list Press EXIT to exit menu Display will show Time and Date in a Full Screen Slide Show NOTE Photos will be shown with Normal Slide Show transition when in Clock mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CLOCK SETTINGS c...

Page 12: ...creen Press and to highlight PHOTOS Press SELECT Press or to scroll though photos in thumbnail mode 1 2 3 4 I want to Do this View my photos in Thumbnail QUICK ACCESS Copy my photos onto the frame fro...

Page 13: ...n photo to copy highlighted press SELECT 9 A graphic will appear in the lower right corner of the photo to confirm it is to be copied 10 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select additional photos to be copied 1...

Page 14: ...ess If you are in a menu selection screen press EXIT then While Slide Show is playing press and the Slide Show will stop and the unit will revert to Full Screen mode Or press EXIT and the Slide Show w...

Page 15: ...SELECT to save choice Selection will appear in blue at the top of the list Press EXIT to exit menu 1 2 3 4 5 Music continued I want to Do this When in either Full Screen or Thumbnail mode press MENU...

Page 16: ...ll Screen or Thumbnail mode press MENU Press to go to the Photo Smooth menu selection Press or to highlight On Press SELECT to save choice Selection will appear in blue at the top of the list Press EX...

Page 17: ...copied while using the Select to Copy function press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds The graphic will appear to the right of the song name of every song 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ADVANCED Copy my music...

Page 18: ...ppear in the lower right corner of every photo DELETE ALL PHOTOS Remove your memory card or flash drive from the frame Press or to highlight PHOTOS Press SELECT Press MENU Press to go to the Delete me...

Page 19: ...eleted and drag them to the trash or select and press delete Empty the trash Disconnect the MyLifeFrame external drive from the computer properly to avoid any loss of data 1 2 3 4 5 Delete photos from...

Page 20: ...SELECT Video will start playing Press and to scroll through videos in Full Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press EXIT until you get to the Home Screen Press and to highlight VIDEOS Press SELECT Press or to scro...

Page 21: ...rame Video continued I want to Do this Video continued COPY SELECTED VIDEOS Insert your memory card or flash drive into the frame Press or to highlight VIDEOS Press SELECT Press MENU Press to go to th...

Page 22: ...unit is in Thumbnail mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ADVANCED Copy my videos onto the frame from my memory card or flash drive continued Video continued 22 I want to Do this QUICK ACCESS Delete videos from the...

Page 23: ...n accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment...

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