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Transcend PF 730 User Manual

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Digital Photo Frame

PF730
Version 1.3

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  • Page 1: Digital Photo Frame

    User’s Manual Digital Photo Frame PF730 Version 1.3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Music Player︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ...22 Calendar︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ...26 Settings︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ...29 Troubleshooting︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ...36 Specifications︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ...37 Ordering Information︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ...37 Transcend Limited Warranty︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ...38 Table of Contents...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This User’s Manual will give you step-by-step instructions and advice to help you get the best experience from your new device. Please read it in carefully before using the Photo Frame. Package Contents︱ Upon purchasing your Transcend Photo Frame, please make sure each of the following is included: Photo Frame Remote Control (battery included)

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements︱ System requirements for connecting the Photo Frame to a computer: 100~240V voltage power outlet for the AC adaptor Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port One of the following Operating Systems: Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows Vista® Windows®...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Never allow the Photo Frame to come in contact with water or any other liquids. Do not use this product in environments with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration. Only use the Transcend provided AC adapter with the Photo Frame. Use of other adapters may cause fire or explosion.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started︱ 7” LCD Panel SD/SDHC/ MMC/ MS Slot Mini-B USB Port (PC Connection) DC Power Input USB Port (Flash Drives) Built-in Speaker Menu/Power Button OK Button Navigation buttons Options Button Volume Control Button Security Lock Attachment Stand Attachment Hole...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Photo Frame

    Setting Up the Photo Frame Attach the Tabletop Stand to the back of the Photo Frame by screwing it clockwise into the Stand Attachment Hole shown above. Once the stand is attached, the Photo Frame may be positioned vertically or horizontally (Landscape or Portrait orientation) Connect the power adapter cable to the DC power input jack on your Photo Frame.

  • Page 8: Using A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Drive

    Using a memory card or USB flash drive Insert a memory card or USB flash drive into its appropriate slot on the Photo Frame. Once a memory card or USB flash drive is plugged in, the Photo Frame will automatically begin slideshow playback of all photos available on your memory card or flash drive.

  • Page 9: Quick Menu

    Quick Menu The Quick Menu is a fast and easy way to open the Music Player, the Calendar, or the Settings menu when not using the discrete shortcut buttons on the remote. Press to select the feature you want to open and press 3.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Volume

    Press 2. Use the open its submenu. 3. To select a different option, press the scroll through the other available options, then press currently highlighted option’s submenu on the right hand side. option and press Press Adjusting the Volume The Volume Control allows you to adjust the volume level of music playback. Press to set your desired volume and press 3.
  • Page 11 and make sure there are no obstacles in the way. All icons like Quick Start Guide represent functions that you can access directly from the remote control for easy, straightforward operation of your Photo Frame. : Open the Music Player, Calendar or Settings Menu : Display or hide the Music player : Display or hide the Calendar : Open or close the settings menu...

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Computer

    : Change the brightness of the screen. : Enable the sleep timer to automatically shut down the Photo Frame. Connecting to a Computer︱ If you want to transfer pictures and music between the Photo Frame and your computer, connect the Photo Frame to a USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable.

  • Page 13: Mac ® Os 10.0 Or Later

    *Note: E: and F: are example drive letters - the letters in your “My Computer” window may differ Proper removal of your Photo Frame (from Windows): Click once on the Removable Hardware icon The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue. A window will appear stating, “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’...

  • Page 14: Linux® Kernel 2.4 Or Later

    Linux® Kernel 2.4 or later No drivers are required. Plug your Photo Frame into a USB port and mount it. First create a directory for the Photo Frame. Example: mkdir /mnt / Photo Frame 2. Then, mount the Photo Frame. Example: mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt / Photo Frame Proper removal of your Photo Frame (from Linux): Execute umount /mnt/ Photo Frame to un-mount the device.

  • Page 15: Photo Modes

    Photo Modes︱ The Photo Frame has three basic modes – Thumbnail, Photo View and Slideshow. The Thumbnail mode lets you browse for specific photos, the Photo View mode is for displaying a single picture at a time, and the Slideshow mode will automatically display all available photos. Press or press Thumbnail Mode The Thumbnail Mode allows you to browse thumbnails of all photos in the current source (memory card,...
  • Page 16 Options: Add to / Remove from My Favorites ( viewer to the Photo Frame’s internal memory (when the viewing source is a memory card or USB flash drive). To remove a photo from the internal memory, select “My Favorites” as the viewing source, navigate to the desired thumbnail to remove, and then choose “Remove from My Favorites.”...
  • Page 17 songs. If there are no music files on the current storage media, no music will be played. Off: Turn off all background music. Select Multiple Photos: This option lets you select multiple photos to copy to the Photo Frame’s internal memory. 20 thumbnails with check boxes will be displayed per page. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT buttons to move between images and press photo or folder.
  • Page 18 to or remove from the Photo Frame’s internal memory. Note: the “Remove” option will be shown when the viewing source is set to “My Favorites.” ( Select Source: Change the media source to browse thumbnails from. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select one of the available storage devices and press Video Playback: To play a video, use the Thumbnail mode to highlight the video file you want to play and press...

  • Page 19: Photo View Mode

    Photo View Mode You can view, zoom-in, or rotate a single photo in Photo View mode. Use the the next or previous photo available. Options: Zoom: Select this item to choose between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom modes in the Zoom submenu. You can also press on the remote to automatically zoom-in on the current photo.
  • Page 20 Animation: With this feature, you can add fun animated effects to your pictures. Use the buttons to highlight None, Snow, Pumpkins, Hearts, or Fireworks, then press confirm. Background Music: Enable or disable background music while viewing photos. On: Turn on mp3 music. The Photo Frame will automatically find and play music files on the same memory device that is being used to display photos.

  • Page 21: Slideshow Mode

    Slideshow Mode This mode starts slideshow playback of all photos in the selected source. Slideshow mode will play based on the settings in the Options menu. Options: Background Music: Enable or disable background music while viewing photos. On: Turn on mp3 music. The Photo Frame will automatically find and play music files on the same memory device that is being used to display photos.
  • Page 22 Random in Folder: Display all photos in the current folder randomly. Slideshow Interval: Adjust the amount of time each picture stays on the screen. In the Slideshow Interval submenu, press min or 30 min. Press to confirm. Slideshow Transition Effects: Change the way the screen transitions between each photo. In the Transition Effects submenu, use the press to confirm.

  • Page 23: Music Player

    Music Player︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ The Music Player shows song information, the date, and the current time on the bottom of the screen while displaying a photo or slideshow of your choice. The Music Player can be opened or closed any time by pressing the button on the remote or by pressing ICON...
  • Page 24 The Music Player functions are familiar and easy - just like any other player: Press to play music and again to pause. Press to stop the music. Adjust the music volume by using the Volume Control remote. Press to go back to the previous track and Press on the remote to quickly switch between music Repeat modes.
  • Page 25 This menu shows list of options available in the Music mode. Some of these options are available on the remote or by using the menu buttons on the front of the Photo Frame. Press and use the Press to access the highlighted function or open its sub-menu. Playlist ( ): Choose “Playlist”...
  • Page 26 songs from the internal memory, change the media source to “My Favorites” and select Remove from My Favorites from the Options menu. Set as Music Alarm: Set the selected song as your alarm clock sound. To select the Music Alarm or other alarm sounds, go to “Settings >...

  • Page 27: Calendar

    Calendar︱ With Calendar feature, your Photo Frame becomes an attractive desktop calendar and clock that lets you set important date reminders and display your favorite photos, too. The Calendar feature displays a monthly calendar and digital clock at the bottom of the screen while displaying a photo or slideshow of your choice. The Calendar can be opened or closed any time by pressing the button on the remote or by pressing and selecting the Calendar icon.
  • Page 28 Options:...
  • Page 29 Important Dates: You can earmark your important dates on the calendar screen. Follow the steps below to highlight important dates on the calendar: 1. Select “Important Dates” from the Options menu. 2. Four mark types are available and are represented by different colors: None, Birthday, Party, and Date.

  • Page 30: Settings

    Settings︱ The Settings menu includes advanced features that let you adjust the photo frame’s display, set the time/date/alarm clock, change languages, and even configure the photo frame to automatically turn on and off at certain times of the day. The Settings menu can be opened or closed any time by pressing the button on the remote or by pressing 1.
  • Page 31 Contrast: Press Fullscreen: Press original dimensions of the image on the screen. If enabled, Photo Frame will enlarge the photo to fit the screen, while preserving its original aspect ratio. Depending on its dimensions, some parts of the photo may not be displayed in fullscreen mode. Note: fullscreen is only applied on horizontal photos displayed in landscape orientation or vertical photos displayed in portrait orientation.
  • Page 32 Detected Photo Type (EXIF) Fullscreen Mode Photo Frame Orientation Landscape (A) Portrait (B) Alarm The alarm function lets you use your Photo Frame like an alarm clock – you can even wake up to your favorite MP3 song in the morning. Select Alarm from the Settings menu, and use the on/off, alarm time, alarm sound, alarm volume, alarm mode or sleep timer.
  • Page 33 Sleep Timer: Press after a specified amount of time. Available options are: 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 / 120 minutes and Disable. You can also enable the sleep timer by pressing specified time is about to expire, a “Press [SLEEP] button on remote to disable” message will appear.
  • Page 34 Auto On at: Set a daily auto power-on time. Press to adjust the value. Auto Off at: Set a daily auto power-off time. Press to adjust the value. Auto On/Off timer: Press 3. After making adjustments, press Startup Mode This option lets you set the default mode (Slideshow, Photo View or Video) that you want the Photo Frame to start using each time it is powered on.
  • Page 35 4. After the process is finished, the Settings menu will be displayed again. Upgrade Firmware Use this function to keep your Photo Frame up to date with the latest version from Transcend (available on the Transcend website. 1. Insert a storage device such as SD/SDHC memory card that contains a newer firmware version for your Photo Frame.
  • Page 36 Note: NEVER remove the power cord or any storage devices while the firmware is being upgraded. If firmware upgrade fails and the Photo Frame will not turn on, please Photo Frame contact Transcend customer support.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    How can I display video files on my Photo Frame? The Photo Frame only displays certain video formats. Please see the Photo Frame FAQ on the Transcend website for instructions how to encode your video files to the Photo Frame’s format.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    DSC JPEG (up to 9000 x 6750), Motion JPEG. (AVI & MOV; up to 720x480 @ 30FPS) MP3, WMA (Non-DRM), WAV 32Kbps–320Kbps (MP3) 32Kbps–192Kbps (WMA) CE, FCC, BSMI Panel: 1-year, (maximum 4 defective pixels) Device: 2-years Memory Size Transcend P/N TS2GPF730W TS2GPF730B TS2GPF730W-J TS2GPF730B-J...

  • Page 39: Transcend Limited Warranty

    Transcend is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to the failure of a hard drive device. Transcend’s Photo Frame must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry standards. Transcend will not be liable for damages resulting from a third party device that causes the Transcend Photo Frame to fail.

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