Pacific Digital Digital Pacific USB Digital Photo Frame... User Manual Download Page 2

 

 

Copyright

©  2002 Pacific Digital, Corp

  

Page i 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 
 

1. Introduction

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2. 

Ways to Use Your MemoryFrame™

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3. 

Warnings

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4. 

Getting Started

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4.1

 

Unpacking your MemoryFrame™

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4.2

 

Registration & Your Product Serial Number

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4.3

 

Removing the Protective Plastic Film from the LCD

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4.4

 

Connecting MemoryFrame to the Power Supply

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4.5

 

Using the Foldout Stand

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4.6

 

Power-on Initialization

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5. 

Control Buttons and Connectors

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6. 

Using MemoryFrame with a Personal Computer

..... 13 

6.1

 

Digital PixMaster™ PC Software Overview

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6.2

 

Minimum PC System Requirements

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6.3

 

Installing Digital PixMaster™ PC Software

....................... 14 

6.4

 

Installing MemoryFrame’s USB Drivers

........................... 16 

6.5

 

Using Digital PixMaster™   to Create Slideshows

.............. 18 

6.6

 

Transferring Slideshows to/from MemoryFrame

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6.7

 

Exiting Digital PixMaster

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7. 

Connecting a Camera to the MemoryFrame

.............. 27 

8. 

Connecting a USB Card-Reader to MemoryFrame

. 30 

Summary of Contents for Digital Pacific USB Digital Photo Frame...

Page 1: ...ions and items shown subject to change without notice The Pacific Digital stylized P logo is a registered trademark and Pacific DigitalTM MemoryFrameTM and Digital PixMasterTM are trademarks of Pacifi...

Page 2: ...the Foldout Stand 8 4 6 Power on Initialization 8 5 Control Buttons and Connectors 10 6 Using MemoryFrame with a Personal Computer 13 6 1 Digital PixMaster PC Software Overview 13 6 2 Minimum PC Syste...

Page 3: ...ing images for display on MemoryFrame 42 10 2 Caring for the Screen 43 10 3 Securing MemoryFrame in Office Environments 44 10 4 How to change the decorative 5 x 7 frame 45 11 Purchasing New Decorative...

Page 4: ...your own or your friend s camera It is ideal for both home and office users to proudly display family vacation or business related images on the desk shelf or wall For those who use a PC you can also...

Page 5: ...ows select the time between image changes add fun transition and display effects delete images from slideshows and much more Manual image forward pause and reverse buttons and adjustable contrast are...

Page 6: ...ure via e mail most programs allow you to save the image file to your computer s hard disk If the image is visible on your computer screen simply drag drop the picture into Digital PixMaster for quick...

Page 7: ...m or sides of the MemoryFrame at any time See Figure 1 for locations of ventilation holes Figure 1 Ventilation Holes Do not open the plastic case of the MemoryFrame at any time There is risk of electr...

Page 8: ...ctions in Chapter 10 Tips to properly care for your MemoryFrame display Keep your MemoryFrame out of direct sunlight DIRECT SUNLIGHT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE MemoryFrame is sold in North America with a North...

Page 9: ...Save the box so you can pack or store the unit in the future The MemoryFrame MF 570 retail pack includes MemoryFrame Electronic USB Digital Picture Frame Wood 5x7 decorative frame may be already atta...

Page 10: ...om being scratched or damaged during manufacturing and packaging You can choose whether to remove the protective plastic film or to keep it on Please note however that the clarity of the images will a...

Page 11: ...mage unit and void warranty Pacific Digital offers an international external power supply for use outside of North America 4 5 Using the Foldout Stand The stand on the back of MemoryFrame is designed...

Page 12: ...ime duration When the display time of the current image ends the MemoryFrame transitions to the next picture The type of transition and the display time duration is selected by the user during slidesh...

Page 13: ...ck The two frame locks hold a decorative 5x7 frame in place There are two locations one on each side The Locked position is toward the outside of the unit A noticeable click will be heard when locked...

Page 14: ...re plugging in or unplugging MemoryFrame from the wall socket This will help protect the electronics from possible power surge damage Power Connector The Power Connector is the connection point for th...

Page 15: ...a slideshow and do not respond while in the Menu system Decrease Contrast Use this button to decrease the contrast of the image currently in the display One button press will decrease the contrast by...

Page 16: ...Frame connected to the PC as may be the case in a home office or at work 6 1 Digital PixMaster PC Software Overview A PC communicates with the MemoryFrame using Digital PixMasterTM software The Digita...

Page 17: ...PC System Requirements Digital PixMaster has the following minimum system requirements IBM compatible PC Pentium II 200MHz or higher with at least 64 MB of memory Pentium III 300MHz or higher recomme...

Page 18: ...install after one minute click your mouse on START then RUN then browse to your CD drive and select SETUP EXE from the CD drive to run Finally follow the on screen instructions to install the Digital...

Page 19: ...boot your Windows PC and after Windows has completely loaded simply connect your PC to your MemoryFrame with the USB cable that was provided in the box with the unit Connect the larger standard USB co...

Page 20: ...re Frame Select Search for suitable driver for my device and click Next to continue installation Next in the LOCATE DRIVER FILES screen select the device where the MemoryFrame Digital Picture Frame US...

Page 21: ...tion of the Windows Device Manager 6 5 Using Digital PixMaster to Create Slideshows The PC does not need to be connected to the MemoryFrame to create slideshows You don t need to connect the USB cable...

Page 22: ...ver to the Digital PixMaster application window Digital PixMaster also supports paste from clipboard to allow simple selection of one or more photos from the Internet email your hard drive or any othe...

Page 23: ...op from other applications and directories Figure 11 Digital PixMaster Full show 6 5 1 Application Commands and Pull Down Menus Across the top of the Digital PixMaster application are the pull down me...

Page 24: ...me If you choose to open a new blank slideshow while another is already open the program will close the first one asking you if you want to save first before opening the new blank one Additionally you...

Page 25: ...e desired orientation 6 5 6 Hiding an image in a slideshow You may not want to delete an image from a slideshow but still not want to display it in that slideshow Selecting Hide Image from the Edit me...

Page 26: ...transitions are available The transitions in your MemoryFrame may differ from those listed below depending on the version of software shipped with your MemoryFrame Check our website for software upgra...

Page 27: ...view how the slideshow will appear in landscape mode on the MemoryFrame before sending Selecting Preview Slideshow from the View menu will present the slideshow in a window using your selections This...

Page 28: ...ed in the section below Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to a PC The MemoryFrame cannot be managed or communicate with a PC while it is in the Menu system mode In all cases you must be in photo sl...

Page 29: ...in memory This is just the beginning of the MemoryFrame s actual process of updating its Slideshow so do not turn off the power After the transfer is complete the MemoryFrame will erase the current s...

Page 30: ...tly to your MemoryFrame you first need to prepare your MemoryFrame for communicating as described in the section below Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to Camera The MemoryFrame is a single functi...

Page 31: ...nto the appropriate mode to transmit its pictures Many cameras have two modes of operation proprietary and standard driver less mode and the camera has menu items and or buttons that set the USB mode...

Page 32: ...Chapter 9 of this manual and select the Download Pictures option from the Main Menu Follow the onscreen instructions for transferring images to MemoryFrame from the camera and for setting the display...

Page 33: ...emoryFrame is a single function device this means that it cannot be managed or communicate with a card reader while it is displaying a slide show In all cases you must stop the slideshow by pressing t...

Page 34: ...31 Figure 15 Connecting a Card Reader The MemoryFrame is capable of displaying the JPEG pictures found in the reader s memory cards and allowing the user to download pictures from the reader directly...

Page 35: ...Pictures option from the main menu Note The on board menu system options for Download Pictures from Camera are also used for card readers Follow the onscreen instructions for transferring images to Me...

Page 36: ...you to use the MemoryFrame without a PC to download and configure slideshows by simply using the buttons on the top of the MemoryFrame unit In this mode the user may download new slideshows alter the...

Page 37: ...he Reverse button will move the item selector either up to the prior menu text line or to the left to the prior thumbnail depending upon the current menu context The basis of operation is that the Mem...

Page 38: ...bed below 9 2 1 Resume Picture Show When you wish to exit the Menu system use the appropriate button Forward or Reverse to highlight the Resume Picture Show menu selection and then press the Pause Sel...

Page 39: ...e settings originally set with the PC application with the on board button Menu system This method is not as fast as the PC To enter the Picture Configuration sub menu highlight the Picture Configurat...

Page 40: ...ls the prior three 3 thumbnails will appear on the screen and so on until the first picture is displayed When you have reached the beginning of your pictures the Reverse navigation button will not let...

Page 41: ...presented This allows the user to alter the slideshow without deleting the photo from memory If you have marked any of the pictures as hidden with either the PC application or in this menu system the...

Page 42: ...w image wipes down from the top 9 2 3 5 Set Transition Delay the delay between slide changes You can select the amount of time the selected photo image will display from 10 seconds to several hours Up...

Page 43: ...rotate the image to the desired orientation This will save the change into memory and then return to thumbnail navigation mode 9 2 4 Download Pictures from USB Camera or Reader Important Before selec...

Page 44: ...ior to the currently displayed thumbnails the screen the program will display the prior 3 thumbnail images and so on until the first picture is displayed At this point the Reverse navigation button wi...

Page 45: ...then you will want to take pictures at full resolution and store them on your hard drive The Digital PixMaster software will automatically resize photos appropriately when you drag drop a photo into t...

Page 46: ...autions for the LCD screen LCD screen display surface never likes dirt stains or oil mists Do not use furniture polish Do not use window cleaners acetic acid chlorine compounds or other glass cleaners...

Page 47: ...static charge you may have Do not disassemble and reassemble the module This will void the warranty Do not expose the unit to strong vibration or shock It may damage the unit and void the warranty Whe...

Page 48: ...me with thumbs against the frame lock tabs on the rear of the unit Apply strong thumb pressure inward towards the center of the frame until the frame locks are in the unlocked position A noticeable cl...

Page 49: ...Corporation Page 46 noticeable click may be heard when locked Fold out the Stand from the rear of the MemoryFrame Choose the orientation that you prefer either portrait vertical or landscape horizont...

Page 50: ...handsome display in any home or office suiting any motif Additional frames are available from Pacific Digital Please see our website for details www pacificdigital com Figure 21 Sample 5 x 7 Frames I...

Page 51: ...ome in three different basic types in terms of how the photo and the stand mechanism are retained secured into the frame These three types are briefly described below The first two types are not usabl...

Page 52: ...Typically this type of frame is made of wood but sometimes is made of metal or other materials Figure 23 Example of groove in rear of frame Retention Groove Minimum Length In the example 5x7 picture...

Page 53: ...mera the camera needs to support the USB Mass Storage specification This specification co authored by Microsoft is built into Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 and Windows XP If a camera supports t...

Page 54: ...r PC The bundled Digital PixMaster software can download the following picture formats to MemoryFrame JPEG BMP ICO or GIF Q With my camera connected picture display seems to be slow A Your picture fil...

Page 55: ...PEG jpg format You may also want to contact Pacific Digital customer support at 888 999 0732 to see if there is a software upgrade available to support your camera Alternatively you can transfer the p...

Page 56: ...Format JPEG on Camera and JPEG ICO and BMP on PC Resolution 640 x 480 logical resolution 320 x 240 physical Larger pictures are automatically scaled to fit the screen Buffer Sizes 16 MB RAM 8MB Flash...

Page 57: ...yFrame s software image with the new one you downloaded from the Pacific Digital website You must first connect your PC to the MemoryFrame with the USB cable that was provided in the box with the unit...

Page 58: ...of messages to show the progress of the firmware update The first progress message is FIRMWARE BEING DOWNLOADED PLEASE WAIT Important When the progress bar shown in Digital PixMaster is complete it on...

Page 59: ...ere was an error either erase loading or verification during the firmware update The firmware update MUST BE RE DONE and the PICTURE FRAME MUST NOT BE POWERED OFF BEFORE THAT during the upgrade proces...

Page 60: ...s return period all returns to Pacific Digital Corporation for warranty repair within the warranty period must be authorized by Pacific Digital with a Return Material Authorization RMA number To obta...

Page 61: ...ects acceptance to the terms and conditions of Pacific Digital s Warranty and Return Policy as set by Pacific Digital All requests for RMA numbers must include product serial numbers and proof of purc...

Page 62: ...er s Tech Support Phone ________________________________________ PDC PRODUCT INFORMATION PDC Part U 30 ___________ PDC Serial _________________________ Name of Software _______________________________...

Page 63: ...F 03 x revised Jan 24 2003 The Pacific Digital part number for the MF 570 model of the MemoryFrame product line is U 30140 Specifications are subject to change without notice All trademarks and logos...

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