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Question

 

Answer

 

What photo, music, and 
video formats are sup-
ported by the Digital 
Photo Frame? 

• 

Photo: RBG JPG / JPEG (grayscale JPG /
transition JPG not supported) 

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Music: MP3 

• 

Video: MPG1. 

What memory cards are 
compatible with the Digital 
Photo Frame? 

• 

Secure Digital Card™ (SD) 

• 

MultiMedia Card™ (MMC) 

• 

Memory Stick

®

 (MS) 

• 

CompactFlash

® 

(CF) 

• 

Extreme Digital ™ (XD) 

How do I play music files? 

• 

Use a personal computer and audio editing 
software to convert your music to MP3 format. 

• 

Transfer the MP3 file to the memory card using a 
Memory Card Reader. 

How do I transfer photos 
into the internal memory? 

• 

See “Quick Start” on Page 3. 

How do I transfer photos 
from my memory card into 
the internal memory? 

• 

Connect and power on your digital picture frame 
to your PC with the desired memory card in-
serted. 

• 

The memory card and the internal memory will 
appear as removable hard drives, and you will be 
able to copy and paste files from them. 

My memory card is not 
compatible with the Digital 
Photo Frame. What can I 
do? 

• 

You should be able to buy a memory card 
adapter that is compatible with one of the sup-
ported memory cards. For example, if you own 
an XD memory card, you can buy an XD to CF 
memory card adapter and use the adapter to 
connect the Digital Photo Frame to the XD mem-
ory card. 

Can I insert multiple mem-
ory cards? 

• 

Yes. You are able to have a CF memory card 
and one additional supported memory card in-
serted at the same time.  Use the Card Selection 
Screen to select the desired memory card. 

What is the maximum 
photo size the digital frame 
can display? 

• 

The Digital Photo Frame is able to display photos 
up to 12 mega pixels. 

Does it play all types of 
video files? 

• 

No. The device only plays MPG1 files. 

 

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6 Frequently Asked Questions 

Tao 

Question

 

Answer

 

What photo, music, and video 
formats are supported by the 
Digital Photo Frame? 

· Photo: RBG JPG / JPEG (grayscale JPG/progressive 
JPG not supported) 
·  Music: MP3 
·  Video: Motion JPG. 

What memory cards are 
compatible with the Digital 
Photo Frame? 

·  Secure Digital Card™ (SD) 
·  MultiMedia Card™ (MMC) 
·  Memory Stick

®

 (MS) 

·  CompactFlash

® 

(CF) 

·  Extreme Digital ™ (XD) (adaptor required) 

How do I play music files? 

·  Use a personal computer and audio editing software to 

convert your music to MP3 format. 

·  Transfer the MP3 file to a memory card or internal mem-

oryr. 

How do I transfer photos from 
my memory card into the 
internal memory? 

·  Connect and power on your digital picture frame to your 

PC with the desired memory card inserted. 

·  The memory card and the internal memory will appear as 

removable hard drives, and you will be able to copy 
and paste files from them. 

My memory card is not com-
patible with the Digital Photo 
Frame. What can I do? 

·  You should be able to buy a memory card adapter that is 

compatible with one of the supported memory cards. 
For example, if you own an XD memory card, you 
can buy an XD to CF memory card adapter and use 
the adapter to connect the Digital Photo Frame to 
the XD memory card. 

Can I insert multiple memory 
cards? 

·  Yes. You are able to have a CF memory card and one 

additional supported memory card inserted at the 
same time.  Use the Card Selection Screen to select 
the desired memory card. 

What is the maximum photo 
size the digital frame can 
display? 

·  The Digital Photo Frame is able to display photos up to 

12 mega pixels. 

Does it play all types of video 
files? 

·  No. The device only plays Motion JPG files. 

What is the best photo reso-
lution displayed on the 
screen? 

·  See the specifications section for the resolution of your 

digital photo frame model. 

Can I adjust the colors of the 
display screen? 

No. All color settings are preset at the factory. You can 

only adjust the brightness of the screen.  All color 
editing must be done with photo editing software. 

www.taoelectronics.com 

1 Overview 

Thank you for purchasing the TAO Digital Photo Frame.  With this product, you will be able to share and 

enjoy your favorite digital photos in your home, office, or storefront.  Feel free to visit our webpage at 

www.taoelectronics.com for the latest information and downloads. 

1.1 Features 

Our models feature an at-a-glance naming convention to make their basic features easily recognizable: 

• 

Frame Size)_(LCD Screen  Size)_(Internal Memory Size)_ (Frame Style) 

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Load and display rich color photos in  RGB JPEG/JPG format up to 12 megapixel resolution. 

• 

Play your favorite songs as background music to your photo slideshows. 

• 

Adjust transition time and choose from a variety of transition effects to enhance your presentation. 

• 

Rotate and adjust the frame stand to show landscape and portrait style photos. 

 

1.2 Included Accessories  

· TAO Digital Photo Frame 

x 1

 

· Remote control and battery ( Digital Photo Clock: Not applicable ) x 1 
· AC Power Adapter x 1 
· User’s Manual  x 1 
 

1.3 Specifications: 
Digital Photo Clock 

Screen: 3.5" TFT LCD - 320 x 240  
Internal memory: 64 MB 
Photos: ~50 (64 1MB photos, 32 2MB photos) 
Functions: clock (analog, digital), alarm, digital picture viewer 
PC interface: USB port 1.1 (for photo download) 
Software: not required 
Weight: 1 lb  
Dimension: 5" x 4" x 2" 
 

5x7_5.6”_128MB_style Digital Photo Frames: 

Display screen: 5.6" TFT LCD - 320 x 234 
Internal memory: 128  MB 
Photos: 56 ~ 100  (128 1MB photos, 64 2MB photos) 
Memory cards: CFI, CFII, SD, MMC, MS, xD - push/push 
Audio: yes ( speaker ) 
Formats: JPEG, Motion JPEG, MP3. 
Frame: Replaceable for any standard 5x7 frame 
 design: glass cover, double matting 
PC interface: USB Host/Slave (2.0, 1.1) 
Remote control: yes (RF, radio frequency) 
Software: not required 
Weight: 2 lb  
Dimension:10" x 8" x 2.5" ( varies on the design) 
Packaging: color box - dimension: 13" x 11.5" x 5.5" 
 

8x10_8”_256MB_style Digital Photo Frames: 

Display screen: 8" TFT LCD - 800 x600 
Internal memory: 256  MB 
Photos: 56 ~ 100  (256 1MB photos, 128 2MB photos) 
Memory cards: CFI, CFII, SD, MMC, MS, xD - push/push 
Audio: yes ( speaker ) 
Formats: JPEG, Motion JPEG, MP3.  
Frame: Replaceable for any standard 5x7 frame 
 design: glass cover, double matting. 
PC interface: USB Host/Slave (2.0, 1.1) 
Remote control: yes (RF, radio frequency) 
Weight: 3 lb 
Dimension:12" x 14" x 2.5"(varies on design) 
Packaging: color  box;dimension: 17" x 15" x 6"

 

 

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Copyright ©2007 TAO Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved 

Summary of Contents for 83000

Page 1: ...il support taoelectronics com TAO Electronics Inc 1215 Chrysler Drive Menlo Park CA 94025 Tao Digital Photo Frame Digital Photo Frame Digital Photo Frame User s Manual User s Manual User s Manual Copyright 2007 TAO Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved TAO Electronics Inc 1215 Chrysler Drive Menlo Park CA ...

Page 2: ...idity or dust dirt Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating do not block or cover these openings by placing the prod uct on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not clean product with thinner alcohol or benzene Do not leave the unit exposed to direct sunlight Do not drop the product or su...

Page 3: ... warm during normal operation this is not a malfunction To clean use a soft non abrasive cloth such as the camera lens cloth to clean the LCD screen If you use an LCD Cleaning Kit do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen Apply cleaning liquid to the cleaning cloth first and then clean the screen IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the F...

Page 4: ...e type Page 4 Tao www taoelectronics com 8 What is the best photo resolution displayed on the screen The highest display resolution is 320 x 248 9 Can I rotate a photo on the screen Yes Use the ROTATE button on the remote control to rotate a photo NOTE The rotated photo will return to its original orientation after you power down the Digital Photo Frame 10 Can I adjust the colors of the display sc...

Page 5: ... I insert multiple memory cards Yes You are able to have a CF memory card and one additional supported memory card inserted at the same time Use the Card Selection Screen to select the desired memory card What is the maximum photo size the digital frame can display The Digital Photo Frame is able to display photos up to 12 mega pixels Does it play all types of video files No The device only plays ...

Page 6: ...creen option in the Setup Menu to On to enlarge photos to fit full screen dimensions Differing photo size ratios may cause distortion of the photo 6 Screen freezes Unable to turn unit off Unplug the power cord from the back of the unit momentarily and reinsert the cord 7 Music always plays during slideshow mode A memory card containing both MP3 music and JPEG photo files will play both during slid...

Page 7: ...d is correct Make sure the front label of the memory card is facing AWAY from you Do not force the memory card into the slot Make sure there is at least one supported photo music or video file on the memory card Compatible Photo format JPEG JPG Compatible Music format MP3 Compatible Video formats Motion JPG Photo or thumbnails do not appear after select ing the Thumbnail Selection Screen Incompati...

Page 8: ...C Compact Flash CF Extreme Digital XD adapter required USB Flash Drive 5x7 8x10 frames See above Photo Clock Not applicable Figure 2 Battery Replacement Page 8 Tao www taoelectronics com 4 Advanced Settings 4 1 Setup Menu To enter the setup menu select the Setup option from the main menu using the arrow buttons and play enter 4 2 Slide Interval This option allows you to choose the time in between ...

Page 9: ...me From the main menu select the Time option and press play enter Use the arrow keys to select what you would like to adjust and press the enter button to confirm Use the arrow buttons to change the time and press the enter button again to confirm 5x7 8x10 frames See above Photo Clock Not applicable 5x7 8x10 frames See above Photo Clock Not applicable Page 12 Tao www taoelectronics com 2 6 Photo S...

Page 10: ...ress to confirm selection or start stop music or slideshows This button also allows you to cycle through slideshow play modes 3 Up Button Moves the selection up 4 On Off Button Turns the frame on or off 5 Left Button Moves the selection to the left 6 Right Button Moves the selection to the right 7 Down Button Moves the selection down 8 Thumb Button Toggles the thumbnail screen 9 Delete Button Dele...

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