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Polaroid PDWX-800CD User Manual

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  • Page 1 8" Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame User Manual PDWX-800CD...
  • Page 2 Download the App Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 3.0 Available on the App Store or Google Play for your Android/iOS smartphones and iPad...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on purchasing your new Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame. With this Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame, you can easily and quickly receive photos/ videos directly from your Android/iOS smartphones and iPad through the included (Free downloadable) App. You can also view photos, videos or listen to music directly from an external memory card or USB Flash Drive.
  • Page 4 RECEIVING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON THE FRAME VIEW PHOTOS IN THE PHOTO ALBUM VIEW VIDEOS IN THE VIDEO ALBUM SETTINGS/OPTIONS SLIDESHOW STORAGE PATH MUSIC NEW PHOTO ALERT SLEEP MODE DATE & TIME DISPLAY MODE MANAGE USERS COMMENTS DEVICE INFORMATION TIPS FOR THE FRAME POWER BUTTON DELETING FILES FROM YOUR FRAME FORGET WI-FI NETWORKS...

  • Page 5: Product Specs / System Requirements

    PRODUCT SPECS: • FCC ID: VACPDWX08 • Wi-Fi: WLAN built-in Wi-Fi module; supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n • Photo file format: JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG • Video file format: MP4, MOV, MKV • Audio file format: FLAC, AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV • File sharing: send up to 9 photos or 9 (15-second) videos at a time •...

  • Page 6: What's In The Box? / Parts

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 8in Wi-Fi touchscreen Power adapter photo frame Detachable User manual / Quick start Frame Stand warranty guide and Knob PARTS Wall mounts Memory card slot USB port Power input Power/sleep Stand button...

  • Page 7: Product Features / Important Safety Precautions

    PRODUCT FEATURES • Hi-resolution IPS touchscreen • Decorative frame • Wi-Fi-enabled internet photo/video frame • Wi-Fi internet connected photo/video frame allows you to receive pictures and 15-second videos from Android/iOS smart phones & iPad • Get notified when new pictures and videos arrive •...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    • High voltage inside. Do not open the casing of the digital photo frame. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. • To avoid permanent loss of data, do not insert or remove memory cards or USB device when the power is on.

  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    • Do not use the product in temperatures over 105° F (40° C). • Do not allow metallic objects to touch the DC plug when the player is on. CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Always turn off the unit and remove the power adaptor from the electrical outlet before cleaning the unit.

  • Page 10: Wall Mounting

    WALL MOUNTING 1. Insert a nail, screw, or hook into the wall in a location that will support the frame’s weight. 2. Leave at least ½” (about 12mm) of the nail or screw exposed. 3. Hang the Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame onto the nail, screw, or hook in either landscape or portrait orientation.
  • Page 11 NOTE: • Do not force the memory card into the slot. If you are not able to insert the memory card easily, you may have inserted it incorrectly; turn the card over and try again. • Do not remove a memory card immediately after inserting it or when the frame is processing files.

  • Page 12: Setup And Installation

    2. Connect the included wall power adapter to the picture frame and plug the adapter into the wall (the unit will automatically turn on). NOTE: When the frame powers on the Polaroid logo will flash twice on the screen while system initializes.
  • Page 13 5. On the home screen, tap the “Network” icon to reveal available Wi-Fi networks. 6. Tap the primary network you’d like to connect the Wi-FI Picture Frame to. Note: The Wi-Fi connection MUST be a 2.4GHz connection. If your wireless router is setup as a 5GHz network, you will need to setup a second 2.4GHz...

  • Page 14: App Setup (Connecting Your Mobile Device)

    STEP 2: App Setup (Connecting Your Mobile Device) Connecting Your Mobile Device 1. Download the Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 3.0 App from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 2. Search for “Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 3.0”...
  • Page 15 Apple Android 3. Click the “Get” icon to install the App on your Apple device, or the “Install” icon on your Android device. 4. Once the installation is complete, open the App and you will be required to accept the End User License Agreement to proceed.
  • Page 16 5. Next, tap “Link Frames” in the App. 6. On the frame, tap the “Link” icon from the home screen. 7. Enter the secure 8-digit Photo Frame Code found under step 3 on the “Link Frames” menu in the app. Then tap “Link”. Note: You can also scan the QR code from the “Link Frames”...

  • Page 17: Sending Photos & Videos

    change and the prior code will not work even if it has not been 10 minutes. Your frame must have an internet connection to display a new 8-digit code and QR code. SENDING PHOTOS & VIDEOS STEP 1: Sending Photos to the Wi-Fi Photo Frame Once Setup is complete you may send photos from your mobile device to the frame.
  • Page 18 2. Next, select the frame(s) you want to send the photos to by checking the circle next to the frame name or ID number. NOTE: If multiple frames have been linked to the App you can select additional frames by checking the circle next to each frame. *See the Tips section to learn how to personalize your frame’s name in the App.
  • Page 19 3. Tap the “+” icon to choose the photo(s) you want to send. There is an option to either take a new photo or choose photos from your device’s album(s)
  • Page 20 a. To take a new photo, tap “Camera”. Tap the circle on the screen to capture an image. (For selfies, tap the camera reverse icon .) Then tap the check mark to accept the photo, then tap “Complete” to add your photo to send. Note: To record a video, press and hold the circle on the screen.
  • Page 21 b. To add photos from your device’s album, tap “Add Photos from Album”. Select the photo(s) by tapping each desired photo. A highlighted check mark will appear for each photo selected. Tap “Complete” at the top right corner of the app to complete your selection.
  • Page 22 The App will return to the “Sending Files” screen as shown. Tap “Send” at the top right of the App to send the photos. The App will display the following messages indicating the photos were sent to the frame. NOTE: If you are using an Android smart phone and you have input comments, the keyboard on some Android phones may cover up the ‘Select Frames’...
  • Page 23 5. The App will display the following messages indicating the photos were sent to the frame.
  • Page 24 6. To preview and adjust photos before sending: a. Tap “Preview”. From Preview menu From Album menu...
  • Page 25 b. Tap the crop icon below the selected image. c. Drag and zoom in on the image so the important area is centered in the highlighted area. Then tap “OK”. (For multiple images added from your device’s album, you can swipe to the desired image or select it from the thumbnails along the bottom.) NOTE: This step is important when...
  • Page 26 7. To add comments (captions) to your photos, tap in the comment box from the “Sending Files” screen. Use the keyboard to add your personal comments (including emojis) to the photos you want to send. Tap “Send”. Comments will appear along the bottom of the image displayed on your photo frame.
  • Page 27 8. To view your sending history, tap “View Sent History” from the “Sending Files” screen.

  • Page 28: Sending Videos To The Wi-Fi Photo Frame

    STEP 2: Sending Videos to the Wi-Fi Photo Frame 1. From the App main menu, tap the “Album” menu item. 2. Next, select the frame(s) you want to send the photos to by checking the circle next to the frame name or ID number. NOTE: If multiple frames have been linked to the App you can select additional frames by checking the circle next to each frame.
  • Page 29 6. If the video is longer than 15 seconds, select the most important 15-second section of the video by sliding the frames with the selector at the bottom to the portion of video you most desire. Note: You can also edit the length of the video to anything less than 15 seconds by dragging the sides of the selector to the portion and length of the video you choose.
  • Page 30 8. To add another video, tap the “+” icon to add another video and repeat the process. You can add up to 9 videos or photos to send to the frame at one time.
  • Page 31 9. Tap “Send” when all desired videos have been selected/added. The App will display the following messages indicating the videos were sent to the frame. NOTE: Videos take longer to send than photos. If you have set your phone to ‘Auto-lock,’ please ensure your phone stays ‘on’ long enough for the videos to send.

  • Page 32: Sending Photos Directly From A Photo Album

    Open the Photos app and choose an image you want to send to the frame and tap the ‘Send’ icon. Then scroll though the photos and select up to 8 additional images for transfer, then tap the Polaroid App icon. The Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 3.0 App will briefly open so you can select the frames you want to send the photos to and add comments if you would like.
  • Page 33 Access the photo album on the device and select the photos to transfer. Then tap the “Share” icon. Tap the Polaroid App icon and then tap “Send”. The Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 3.0 App will open the Sending Picture screen to select the frame and send the photo.
  • Page 34 9 total images and tap the “Send” icon. Select the Polaroid Wi-Fi Frame 3.0 icon. The Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 3.0 App will briefly open so you can select the frames you want to send the photos/videos to and you can also add comments if you would like.

  • Page 35: Viewing Photos & Videos

    VIEWING PHOTOS & VIDEOS RECEIVING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON THE FRAME When you use the Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 3.0 App to send photos and/or videos to a linked frame, the frame will receive them automatically if the frame is connected to a Wi-Fi network with an internet connection.

  • Page 36: View Photos In The Photo Album

    VIEW PHOTOS IN THE PHOTO ALBUM 1. Select Photo icon on the home screen. 2. Received new photos are inserted at the beginning of the Photo album, swipe left on the screen to scroll through the album. 3. The Photo album automatically displays photos from all sources, including internal memory and any expandable memory you connect such as SD card and/or a USB flash drive.
  • Page 37 4. Tap the thumbnail of a photo for a larger view. Double tap the screen to zoom in, double tap to zoom in a second time to zoom in further, and double tap the screen again to return to the original size. 5.

  • Page 38: View Videos In The Video Album

    VIEW VIDEOS IN THE VIDEO ALBUM 1. Select Photo icon on the home screen. 2. Select the video you would like to view. 3. While video is playing, you can tap anywhere on the screen to access the video controls (e.g. play, pause, volume control). NOTE: If you want to view all videos as a continuous slideshow follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 39: Settings/Options

    SETTINGS / OPTIONS Other features and settings can be found in the “Settings” option on the main menu. To access the main menu from the slideshow, tap anywhere on the display, then tap the back arrow .

  • Page 40: Slideshow

    Slideshow 1. Change the way the frame transitions from one photo to the next. Choose from: (a) Still photo, (b) Random Transition; (c) Fade; (d) Slide from Right; (e) Slide from Bottom Right; (f) Spin from Center; (g) Photo Blur. The Photo Blur feature changes the black bars (present on photos with a different aspect ratio than the frame) to be burred bars using a blurred section of your photo to create complimentary colored bars that are more visually desirable than...

  • Page 41: Storage Path

    Storage Path Select where photos/videos are received and stored by the frame: Choose from the frame’s internal memory, USB (frame supports up to 64GB) or SD card (frame supports up to 64GB). Storage space (remaining memory) is displayed below each storage path. (Note: The digital photo frame operating system and the sample photos/video utilize a portion of the 8GB total internal memory, so available memory will always be less than 8GB even if all sample photos/video are deleted from the frame.)

  • Page 42: Manage Users

    Manage Users This setting allows you to manage (edit, delete) the mobile devices you have linked to your frame. *See the Tips section (Removing and blocking linked devices from your frame) for more information. Comments You can choose how long you want the comments to be displayed on your photos: Do not show comments, Show comments for 10 seconds (comments will appear when you tap on a photo and disappear after 10 seconds), or Always show comments.

  • Page 43: Forget Wi-Fi Networks

    select “Delete”. Tap the file you want to delete. A check mark will appear on that file. You can then select each additional file you want to delete by tapping on them. Then tap “OK” to delete those photos/videos. A message will pop up asking “Confirm to delete?”.

  • Page 44: Clearing "New" Notification From Your Photos

    selected photo. Or you can select “All” in the upper right corner to select all photos. 4. Tap “OK”. A message will pop up while your images are being imported. When the import is complete, a message will pop up saying “Import Success”. Tap “OK”...

  • Page 45: Viewing Comments And Information On Your Photos

    1. Select “Settings” from the main menu. 2. Select “Manage Users” 3. Tap on the delete icon next to the name of the linked device you want to remove. A message will pop up asking “Confirm to delete?” Tap “YES” to confirm. NOTE: Once you have removed the device it can no longer link to the frame again without having a new secure 8-digit Photo Frame Code.

  • Page 46: Keep Your Frame Up-To-Date

    Low Resolution Photos ‘If the frame detects a photo that is of a low enough resolution to cause a poor quality image to be displayed, the frame will display a yellow warning icon in the photo album thumbnail view. When viewing the image in large format on the frame, if you tap on the screen you will also see the warning icon in the bar, if you tap on the icon a dialog box will open which explains the reason for the icon.

  • Page 47: Tips For The App

    Please be aware that some Android smart phones do not allow the phone name to be changed or will not allow a changed name to be repeated within the Polaroid Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame 3.0 App.

  • Page 48: Snap Chat - How To Save Photos And Videos

    There are many ways to save and share your Snapchat photo and video filters to your Android smartphone, iPhone or iPad so that you can view them on your Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame. We list out a few ways below but please note that many devices operate differently so if troubled please search the internet for the way that is most compatible for your listed device.
  • Page 49 FCC WARNING STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 50 90 Days To obtain Warranty Service and Troubleshooting information: Visit our website at www.polaroid.com or contact the Consumer Care Center at 1-855-544-4841. To receive Warranty service, the original consumer purchaser must contact PA Brands for problem determination and service procedures. Proof of purchase in the...
  • Page 51 This product is manufactured, distributed and sold by PA Brands. Polaroid, Polaroid Color Spectrum and Polaroid Classic Border logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license. All other trademarks are the property of the respective owner, who has not sponsored, endorsed or approved this product.

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