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TouchConnect TouchConnect Model WPF-588 User Manual Version 1.0.2 eStarling TouchConnect User Manual...
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The only warranties for eStarling products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. PF Digital,Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the eStarling TouchConnect. Now you can show off your digital photos directly from emails, RSS feeds, Picasa™, Flickr™, and Facebook™. Please read this manual carefully and follow all warnings and instructions before using your TouchConnect.
When first setting up the frame, do not insert a Secure Digital™ Card (SD card) into the eStarling TouchConnect. Once your frame is configured, you may insert an SD card into the SD card slot. The eStarling TouchConnect will notify you that you are now in “SD Mode”. Your normal photo gallery will be replaced with the photos on your SD card.
Digital Keyboard When you set up your eStarling TouchConnect, data fields will require you to use the digital keyboard on the touchscreen. This is necessary for configuring your wireless network requirements, setting the weather location, and accessing user accounts on the supported social applications.
Initial Setup The first time you turn on your eStarling TouchConnect, it will ask you to choose your wireless network (note that this will not occur if you connected an Ethernet cable to the eStarling TouchConnect and a working internet connection).
Over-the-Air Firmware Upgrades After successfully connecting to the Internet, your eStarling TouchConnect will now utilize the over-the-air firmware update feature to download the latest firmware for your frame. Please do not turn off your frame during the upgrade process. Your frame will reboot automatically during the firmware update.
Gmail™ Setup After setting up your eStarling TouchConnect, you will be asked to enter your Gmail™ account information. It is strongly recommended that you create a new Gmail™ account dedicated only to your eStarling TouchConnect. The only supported email accounts for directly receiving photos and videos are Gmail™...
Navigating the TouchConnect You can access the eStarling TouchConnect’s functions by using the touchscreen interface. There are four major toolbars on the “Home” screen: (1) The Control Panel (2) The Media Taskbar (3) The Application Overlay (4) The Sidebar Control Panel...
The “Home” button allows you to return to the “Home” screen. The “Wireless” button will bring you to the “Choose your wireless network screen”. The “Menu” button provides access to the “Menu” that contains the “About” and “Brightness” functions. eStarling TouchConnect User Manual...
About The “About” function on the eStarling TouchConnect allows you to see the firmware version, as well as the MAC address and IP address of your frame. Brightness To change the brightness on your frame’s display, touch and slide the touchscreen on the “Brightness”...
Clock Yahoo! Weather™ Slideshow Cycle You can access the Clock and Yahoo! Weather by touching the screen where the application is located. The Slideshow Cycle displays the previous picture and the next picture of the Slideshow. eStarling TouchConnect User Manual...
(3) Time Zone - Touch one of the double-arrows to cycle to the proper time zone. Note: The “Clock” expresses time in Military Time (24 hours, not 12 hours). Once you have entered the desired date and time, please press the “Save” button. eStarling TouchConnect User Manual...
Yahoo! Weather™ You have the option of setting the location of the desired weather conditions on your eStarling TouchConnect by zip code (USA only) or Where On Earth ID (WOEID). Just touch the small circle next to “United States” to change the zip code or the small circle next to “Other Country” to change the WOEID.
You can access the functions on the “Media Taskbar” by touching the screen where the function is located. Pressing the “Media Toggle” button will change the set of functions from Photo to Video and vice versa. eStarling TouchConnect User Manual...
The “Photo Gallery” will display thumbnails of all the photos successfully downloaded to your eStarling TouchConnect. Touch a thumbnail to see a preview of the photo. If you would like for the previewed photo to be displayed, just touch the previewed photo. If you would like to return to the “Photo Gallery”, just touch the screen away from the previewed photo.
The “Photo Controls” allow you to play and pause the slideshow as well as cycle through pictures on your eStarling TouchConnect. To play or pause the slideshow, please press the “Play” button. To see the previous photo, press the “Back” button. If you want to see the next photo, press the “Next”...
If you would like to delete any videos from your eStarling TouchConnect, enter “Delete Mode” by pressing the “Enter DELETE Mode” button. You will see red delete buttons on each thumbnail.
The “Video Controls” allow you to play and pause the video as well as cycle through videos on your eStarling TouchConnect. To play or pause the video, please press the “Play” button. To see the previous video, press the “Back” button. If you want to see the next video, press the “Next”...
You can access an application by touching the screen where the application is located. Photo & Video Via Gmail™ user information should have been completed when you initially set up your eStarling TouchConnect. For more information about this application, please go to page 8 of this user manual.
My RSS With your eStarling TouchConnect, you can update your photos with an RSS feed by sending an email to the Gmail™ webmail service account of your individual frame. To accomplish this, in the subject line, just type the symbol # and paste the RSS link address and type the symbol # again.
(2) Press the “OK” button to save the information within your frame. If you ever wish to change or remove your Picasa™ account information from your eStarling TouchConnect, you will need to press the “Remove Account” button when you enter the Picasa™...
"Confirm" button on the Flickr™ application on your eStarling TouchConnect. If you ever wish to change or remove your Flickr™ account information from your eStarling TouchConnect, you will need to press the “Remove Account” button when you enter the Flickr™...
Then, you must click the "Confirm" button on the Facebook™ application on your eStarling TouchConnect. If you ever wish to change or remove your Facebook™ account information from your eStarling TouchConnect, you will need to press the “Remove Account” button when you enter the Facebook™...
Twitter™ On your eStarling TouchConnect you have the ability to update your Twitter™ status as well as receive status updates from people or organizations that you want to follow. (1) After acquiring a Twitter™ account, please enter the username and password of your Twitter™...
• External AC Adapter (Input AC100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: 12V 2A) • Wall mount capability • Sturdy 4” metal stand • Weight: 2.4 lbs. • Dimensions: ~ 7 1/2” H x 11 1/8” W x 1 1/4” D eStarling TouchConnect User Manual...
A: First, make sure that the memory card is a Secure Digital™ card and not a memory card in another format. Q: I have a memory card in the eStarling TouchConnect; why can’t I view my photos that I sent to the frame over the Internet? A: Photos sent to the frame in “Internet Mode”...
• Do not drop the eStarling TouchConnect or place it on an unstable surface. • When removing the stand, you must lay the eStarling TouchConnect face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.
- Returns for products purchased at eStarling’s online store or an authorized online retailer If you purchased your product directly from eStarling’s online store or an authorized online retailer, you may return it at your expense within 30 days from shipment as long as it is in good condition. We will refund the purchase price of your product (including applicable taxes). Your original shipping and handling costs will not be refunded.
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