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Page 1: Digital Photo Frame
Digital Photo Frame DPF-A73/E73 Digital Photo Frame Handbook © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-174-751-11 (1) Before operation Basic operations Advanced operations Using with a computer Error messages Troubleshooting Additional information... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways ...4 Features ...5 Identifying the parts ...7 Digital photo frame ... 7 Remote control ... 8 Basic operations Preparing the remote control ...9 Setting the stand ...10 To exchange a panel (DPF-E73 only) ...11 Turning the photo frame on ...12 Setting the current time ...13... - Page 3 Error messages If an error message appears ...36 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs ...38 Additional information About memory cards ...42 “Memory Stick” ...42 SD memory card ...43 xD-Picture Card ...43 Notes on using a memory card ...43 Index ...44 On the illustrations and screen shots used in this manual The illustrations and screen shots used in this manual are of the DPF-A73 unless noted...
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Page 4: Before Operation
Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways The Sony DPF-A73/E73 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer. -
Page 5: Features
Features x Support for various memory cards Supports various memory cards, such as a “Memory Stick”, SD memory card, and xD- Picture Card. Just insert a memory card removed from a digital camera or other device, and you will be able to view the images immediately. - Page 6 x Exporting images You can export images in the the internal memory to your memory card. (.page 26) * When using a miniSD/miniSDHC1, microSD/microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor. x Automatic rotation of images The photo frame automatically rotates images to their proper orientation.
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Page 7: Identifying The Parts
Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER ( Memory card slot (.page 14) Holes for hanging unit on the wall Space for storing the stand LCD screen Remote sensor Sony logo (DPF-A73 only) (.page 12) Standby indicator MENU button ) button BACK button... -
Page 8: Remote Control
x Remote control SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button CLOCK ( ) button MENU button BACK button SELECT DEVICE button ROTATE ( ) button About descriptions in this manual The operations described in this manual are based on remote control operation. When an operation is performed differently, for example, with the remote control and the buttons on the photo frame, it will be explained in a tip. -
Page 9: Basic Operations
Basic operations Preparing the remote control The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. Pull out the protective sheet before use as shown in the figure. Protective sheet Using the remote control Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo frame. -
Page 10: Setting The Stand
• Incorrect use of the battery may cause leaking and corrosion. – Do not recharge the battery. – When the remote control will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery from the remote control to prevent leaking and corrosion. –... -
Page 11: To Exchange A Panel (Dpf-E73 Only)
• Check whether the stand is stable. If the stand is not set properly, the photo frame may fall over. • The Sony logo does not light up when the photo frame is placed vertically or turned off (DPF-A73 only). -
Page 12: Turning The Photo Frame On
Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control to turn on the power. The standby indicator turns to green from red. The Sony logo on the front panel lights up (DPF- A73 only). Turning off the power Hold 1 (on/standby) down the photo frame or remote control until the power turns off. -
Page 13: Setting The Current Time
Operations in an initial state When the photo frame is turned on without a memory card inserted, the initial display below appears on the screen. If the photo frame is not operated for 10 seconds, the demo mode is displayed. If any other button than the power button is pressed, the screen returns to the initial display. -
Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card
Set the day to start the week for the calendar. You can set the day that appears on the very left when the calendar is displayed. Press v/V to select [First day of the week] and then press Press v/V to select [Sunday] or [Monday] and then press Select the time display. -
Page 15: Changing The Display
For details on compatible memory cards, see pages 42 to 43. For supported file formats, see the Operating Instructions, page 26. When you insert a memory card When you insert a memory card, the images on it are automatically displayed. If you switch off the power while they are being displayed and then switch the power back on, the same images continue to be displayed. - Page 16 • You can also repeatedly press VIEW MODE on the photo frame, move the cursor within the display selection area and select any view mode. Display selection area Style selection area Select a style with B/b/v/V and press The display changes to the selected view style.
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Page 17: Slideshow Display
Slideshow display Display Style Slideshow Single view Multi image view Clock view Calendar view Random view Tips • You can set the interval, effect, listing order, or color effect when you select the slideshow display. Refer to “Changing the settings of the slideshow” (page 22). -
Page 18: Clock And Calendar Display
Clock and calendar display Clock1 Clock2 Clock6 Clock7 Calendar1 Calendar2 Note You can select only the (Settings) tab when the Clock and calendar are displayed. Clock3 Clock4 Clock8 Clock9 Calendar3 Clock5 Clock10... -
Page 19: Single View Mode (Single Image Display)
Single view mode (single image display) Display Style Entire image Fit to screen Entire image (with Exif) Fit to screen (with Exif) Description Displays an entire image in the screen. You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b. Displays an image over the whole screen. -
Page 20: Index Image Display
Index image display Display Style Index Index 1 Index 2 Tips • A thumbnail is a small-sized image for index use that is recorded in the pictures taken by a digital camera. • In the index image display, you can press B/b/v/V to select an image, the display changes to the single view mode. -
Page 21: About The Information Displayed On The Lcd Screen
About the information displayed on the LCD screen The following information is displayed. Display type (In the Single view mode) – Entire image – Fit to screen – Entire image (with Exif) – Fit to screen (with Exif) Ordinal number of the displayed image/Total number of images Input media indication for the displayed image is shown as follows:... -
Page 22: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Enjoying a slideshow Press (SLIDE-SHOW). Tips • When using the buttons on the photo frame, press VIEW MODE on the upper back of the LCD screen, press V to move the cursor to the display selection area and press B/b to select (Slideshow). - Page 23 Item Setting Slideshow Interval Settings Effect Shuffle Color effect Display Mode Description Set a value from 3 sec., 7 sec.*, 20 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 30 min., 1 hour, 3 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours for the interval between images. Note An image may not switch at the intervals you set on the menu, depending on the style of the slideshow, color effect, or image size.
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Page 24: Importing Images From A Memory Card To The Internal Memory
Importing images from a memory card to the internal memory You can use the photo frame as a digital album, saving important images in the internal memory. Tips • When saving images to the internal memory, you can use [Image import size] in the menu to preset whether to resize images to the optimum size or save them as they are without compressing them (page 32). - Page 25 /b/v/V to select the image from the image list to be imported and press ✔ “ ” is added to the selected image. If you want to import multiple images at a time, repeat this step. If you want to clear the selection, select the image and press .
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Page 26: Specifying The Playback Device
Specifying the playback device You can specify whether to display a memory card or the internal memory. Press SELECT DEVICE. Tips • When operating from the main unit, press the MENU and press the B/b buttons to select the (Select device) tab. •... - Page 27 Press /b/v/V to select the image from the image list to be exported, and then press “✔” is added to the selected image. If you want to export multiple images at a time, repeat this step. If you want to clear the selection, select the image and press .
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Page 28: Deleting An Image
Deleting an image Press (DELETE) when an image is displayed on the screen. If using the buttons on the photo frame, press (Editing) tab with B/b, MENU, select the select [Delete] with v/V, and press Press v/V to select [Delete this image], [Delete multiple images] or [Delete all images] and then press If you select [Delete this image], the... -
Page 29: Adjusting Image Size And Orientation
Adjusting image size and orientation Enlarging/reducing an image You can enlarge or reduce an image in single view mode. To enlarge an image, press on the remote control. To reduce an enlarged image, press (zoom out). Each press of the button enlarges the image further. -
Page 30: Changing The Settings Of The Auto Power On/Off Function
Changing the settings of the auto power on/off function You can use the timer function to turn the photo frame on or off automatically when the photo frame is turned on. Press MENU. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab. Press v/V to select [Auto Power ON/ OFF], and press The screen used for setting a value for... -
Page 31: Changing The Settings
• Slideshow Settings • Auto Power ON/OFF • Date/time Settings • General Settings (Listing Order, Sony logo ON/OFF* etc,.) * Turning on the Sony logo is the function only available for DPF-A73. • Language Setting • Initialize Setting procedure Press MENU. -
Page 32: Items To Set
Original Saves images to the internal memory without compressing them. There is no deterioration, but you can save fewer images. ON*/OFF: You can set whether the photo frame's Sony logo lights or not. *: Factory default settings... - Page 33 Item Setting System Version Information Internal memory Language Sets the display language on the LCD screen. Setting Japanese, English*, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese Note Default language setting may vary in some regions. Initialize Format internal memory Initialize...
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Page 34: Using With A Computer
• The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable when connected to a computer or Sony digital photo printer. When other devices are connected to the photo frame, these devices may not recognize the internal memory of the photo frame. -
Page 35: Disconnecting Your Computer
Move the cursor in this window and right click, and then click [New] - [Folder]. Name this new folder. In this manual, the folder name “sony” is used as an example. Double click to open this “sony” folder. Open the folder that contains the... -
Page 36: Error Messages
Error messages If an error message appears If an error occurs, one of the following error messages may be displayed on the LCD screen of the photo frame. Follow the corresponding solution below to solve the problem. Error message No Memory Stick. / No SD Memory Card. - Page 37 Error message Memory card format not supported. • For a memory card, use your digital camera or other device Cannot open the image. Meaning/Solutions to format the memory card. Note When you initialize the memory card, all the files on the memory card will be deleted.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If trouble occurs Before submitting the photo frame for repair, try using the following guidance to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult with your Sony dealer or Sony service facilities. Power supply Symptom Check item The power cannot •... - Page 39 Symptom Check item Some images are • Are the images displayed in not displayed. the index view? • Does the mark displayed below appear in the index view? • Were the images created with an application on a computer? • Does the mark displayed below appear in the index view? •...
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Page 40: Saving And Deleting Images
Symptom Check item The file name is • Did you rename the file with not displayed a computer or other device? properly. Saving and deleting images Symptom Check item Cannot save an • Is the memory card write- image. protected? •... -
Page 41: Photo Frame
Symptom Check item Cannot delete an • Is the memory card write- image. protected? • Is the write-protect switch of the memory card in the [LOCK] position? • Are you using a “Memory Stick-ROM”? • Is this image protected? An image was deleted accidentally. -
Page 42: Additional Information
The photo frame supports FAT32. The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable with a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 32 GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all the “Memory Stick” media. -
Page 43: Sd Memory Card
SD memory card The SD memory card slot of the photo frame allows you to use the following: • SD memory card • miniSD card, microSD card (An adaptor is necessary.) • SDHC memory card • miniSDHC card, microSDHC card (An adaptor is necessary.) •... -
Page 44: Index
Index Access lamp 7, 14 Associated file 21 Auto Power ON/OFF 30, 32 Changing the settings 31 Clock and calendar display Connecting Computer 34 Date/time settings 13, 32 Deleting an image 28 Enlarge and reducing an image size 29 Error messages 36 Exchanging a panel 11 Exporting an image 26 Factory default settings 31,... - Page 45 Sony Corporation...