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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  How do 1 set up my Digital Picture Frame?
A:  The Digital Picture Frame setup is very easy from “out-of-the-box” to “up-and-running” in a few 
short minutes. Just plug the power adapter into the Power In jack on the back of the Digital Picture 
Frame and plug the power cord into a standard 100-240 volt AC electrical outlet. Next, insert a 
memory card into the appropriate slot on the side and slide the Power Switch  to ON.

Q:  What memory cards can the Digital Picture Frame read?
A:  The Digital Picture Frame can read all popular memory cards in all sizes including the current 
large capacity 2 GB cards and above, and 7card types including:

  

 

 

   

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Compact Flash  (CF type I & II), Micro Drive 

MD), Memory Stick   (MS), Memory Stick PRO   , 

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Multi Media Card 

 (MMC), Secure Digital 

 (SD).

Q:  What media formats does the Digital Picture Frame support?
A:  The Digital Picture Frame supports JPEG picture files, Motion JPEG,  AVI video files  WMA 
audio files. 

Q:  I set up the Digital Picture Frame; why is it not powered on?
A:  The adapter is not securely connected to the picture Frame or the Power Switch is not in the ON 
position.

Q:  I have a memory card in the Digital Picture Frame; why can’t I view the images?
A:  First, make sure that the memory card is one of the card formats listed above and that the files 
on the card are in one of the supported formats as listed above. Second, turn the Digital Picture Frame
OFF and make sure that the memory card is inserted all the way into the card slot and is facing the 
correct direction. Third, turn the frame ON and from the initial card selection menu make sure that 
you can select the card. Finally, make certain you are selecting the correct Mode from the next menu: 
Picture for still images, Music for WMA music, or Video for AVI videos.
NOTE: 
1.   Some digital cameras save images in non-standard formats. Please refer to your camera’s
      instruction manual for details.

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 down sample 
your images. See your camera’s operating manual for details on down sampling images.

Q:  Can I insert multiple memory cards?
A:  Yes. Turn on the unit after inserting memory cards. The first screen will display which types of 
memory cards are in the slots. Use the Remote Control to the desired memory card.

Q:  Does the Digital Picture Frame have built-in memory?
A:  No, a compatible memory card must be used.

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Appendix (Troubleshooting Guide)

Before contacting service personnel, please check  possible causes according to the following 
instructions.

Symptom

Possible Cause 

Remedy 

No power

1.Power supply not connected;
2.Bad contact between the power plug
and the receptacle;
3.The power of the receptacle is off;
4.Power switch is in the off position. 

1.Incorrect signal connection;
2.The system is in the mute status.

No sound 

No picture

No color

1.Incorrect signal connection;
2.Incorrect TV status;

1.Wrong selection of TV system;

2.Improper color adjustment;

3.Incorrect video output settings.

1.The remote control is not directed 
at the sensor;
2.Low voltage of the RC batteries;
3.There is an obstacle between the 
unit and RC.

Remote 
control
malfunction 

1.Connect to the power supply.
2.Plug again or replace a receptacle.

3.Switch on the receptacle.
4.Slide the power switch to on position.

1.Connect the signals properly.
2.Press the "Mute" button again.

1.Connect the signals properly.
2.Adjust the TV/AV status.

1.Setup the TV system see"system  
setup/preference page/TV type" for 
reference 
2.Readjust the color.
3.Check if the video output settings are 
correct.

1.Direct the remote control at the 
sensor.
2.Change to a new battery.
3.Remove the obstacle.

No reader
memory card 

1.The memory card is inserted all the 
way into the card slot and is facing the
wrong direction;
2.The memory card did not insert 
completely.

1.Insert the memory card with the 
correct direction. 

2.Insert the memory card completely. 

Summary of Contents for DPF100

Page 1: ...DPF100 Digital Picture Frame ...

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Page 5: ...rt Guide Controls Connecting to a TV Set Remote Control Insert the memory card Control Functions System setup Glossary of Terms Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications Service Providers in Australia 1 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 20 21 22 23 Warranty registration 25 ...

Page 6: ... rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation opening or placed in a built in installation such as a book case or cabinet that may impede the plow of air through the ventilation openings HEAT Position the Digital Picture Frame away from sources of high heat such as radiators or stoves POWER SOURCE Connect the Digital Picture Frame to a power supply only of the type described in the operat...

Page 7: ...l be placed the apparatus DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Seek service by qualified service personnel when The power supply has been damaged Liquid has been spilled onto the Digital Picture Frame The unit has been exposed to rain The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance The unit has been dropped or physically damaged SERVICING Do not attempt to service the Digital Pic...

Page 8: ...risk of electric shock to persons This symbol alerts the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the Digital Picture Frame user guide CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIF...

Page 9: ...tion manual for details 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 down sample your images See your camera s operating manual for details on down sampling images Q Can I insert multiple memory cards A Yes Turn on the unit after inserting memory cards The first screen will display...

Page 10: ...e to another Flash Memory A type of non volatile memory that holds onto is contents even when an electrical charge is not applied Flash memory is used in many applications including PDAs hardware WMA players and some digital cameras JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group the development group for a compressed 24 bit color image storage format that also bears its name Memory Card The system used to ...

Page 11: ... TV system Option include PAL and NTSC and multi AUDIO To select the Audio Language Option include English French Spanish Chinese Japanese Korean Russian Subtitle Select the Subtitle Language Option include English French Spanish Chinese Japanese Korean Russian Default Reset all the setting of DPF to init default state Exit setup menu Preference page System Setup Preference Page TV Type Audio Subt...

Page 12: ...MAL Use this mode for viewing standardpicture in unaltered proportions Which is the standard still image aspectratio from most DigitalCameras Black bars will appear on each side of the screen WIDE Use this mode to standard picture will stretch to fit the screen NOTE If enduser can not get full size of screen picture they can have the solution to go to setup TV wide 2 OSD Language Select the OSD On...

Page 13: ... view 21 23 Slide Show Press Slide Show to begin displaying picture in a slide show Volume Controls Adjust volume for audio and video file Play Pause Press Play Pause onceto Pause video playbackand press Play Pause again to resume Playback 17 Control Functions Continue System Setup ZOOM 1 Press ZOOM button repeatedly during playback then the size of image will change each press in the sequence as ...

Page 14: ...ng keys Then press ENTER the highlight WMA will be played instead of the previous one VOLUME Press VOL VOL keys to decrease increase sound volume MUSIC CONTROL 1 Use Keys to highlight MUSIC icon Press Enter Button enter music play menu 2 Use keys to highlight aWMA file then press PLAY button tostart to playback the WMA file Control Functions Continue 16 9 ZOOM Press ZOOM button repeatedly during p...

Page 15: ...o 9 thumbnail image on the screen at a time Previous Press the Previous Button on the Remote Control or the Control Panel to return to the previous image NEXT Press the NEXT Button on the Remote Control or the Control Panel to skip to the NEXT image Slide show In the press the SLIDE SHOW Button on the Remote Control to begin a slide show style playback of all image on the selected memory card STOP...

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