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When the photos are downloaded to the frame with either a memory card or  
a flash drive, photos are automatically optimized for the frame’s screen resolution.

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When using your computer to download photos onto the frame it is recommended  
to use the included MediaImpression

 software.

The MediaImpression

 software optimizes your photos for the frame’s screen  

resolution. (800 x 600 pixel dimensions, 72 dpi (pixels per inch)).  
The MediaImpression

 software will make new files of your photos when  

it saves them to the frame. Your original photos will remain intact/unchanged.

note: if your photo's dimensions are smaller than 800 x 600, there is no need  
to resize. to find out the dimensions of a photo, simply place your cursor over  
the thumbnail while using the mediaimpression

 

software. this will show a  

pop-up box with your photo's dimensions.

An example of the MediaImpression

 screen is on the following page.

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Photos placed on the frame using a computer and without using the MediaImpression

 

software will not be optimized to your frame's specifications and could possibly use 
more memory than necessary.

For WinDoWs

®

 2000/Xp/vista

®

:

Insert MediaImpression

 SOFTWARE CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Open the CD and double click Windows folder (this software does not auto-run).
Double click on the Setup.exe file.
 InstallShield

®

 Wizard will launch on your computer. Follow the InstallShield

®

 Wizard  

on-screen instructions to install the MediaImpression

 software on your computer.

 To open MediaImpression

, locate the installed 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 click on the Mac folder (this software does not auto-run).
Double click on “MediaImpression Installer".
 Follow the MediaImpression

 Installer on-screen instructions to install  

the MediaImpression

 software on your computer.

 To open MediaImpression

™ 

, locate the installed software on your computer  

and double click on the MediaImpression

™ 

icon.

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TroUbleshooTinG GUide

 

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problem 

possible cause 

action

Face Zoom, Photo 
Smooth, Dynamic 
Lighting features are 
not working with certain 
slide show transitions.

These features will only 
run under the NORMAL 
slide show transition. 

Software limitation.

Face Zoom, Photo 
Smooth, Dynamic 
Lighting features are 
not functioning on 
certain faces.

These features may 
not work due to photo 
angle, distance in photo, 
clothing, accessories etc.

Software limitation.

When photos, videos, or 
music are loading, the 
display shows a blank 
screen or screen graphics 
for several seconds 
before file is displayed.

Files are too large.

Make sure photos are 
optimized for frame.

Photos are taking  
a long time to  
load/slide show  
times are inaccurate.

Photo Smooth, Dynamic 
Lighting and Face Zoom 
features are active.

Photo Smooth,  
Dynamic Lighting  
and Face Zoom features 
increase load time.

Photos are not  
optimized and photo  
size is very large.

Make sure photos  
are optimized for frame.

When selecting a photo 
from THUMBNAIL to 
show in FULL SCREEN, 
"File not supported" or 
"Photo Error" appears  
on screen.

Photo data cannot be 
viewed in this mode.

Photos not viewable  
in this mode may be  
removed by user.

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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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