Sony DPF-A73/E73 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DPF-A73/E73 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony digital photo frame user manual

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Digital Photo
Frame
DPF-A73/E73
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DPF-A73/E73
Serial No. ________________________
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-174-749-11 (2)
For your safety
Let's get the photo
frame ready
Let's view an image
Try using various functions
Troubleshooting
Additional information

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  • Page 1: Digital Photo Frame

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DPF-A73/E73 Serial No. ________________________ ©...
  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information...
  • Page 3 Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 4: Read This Before Using

    CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Read this before using ... 4 For your safety Checking included items ... 7 Identifying the parts ... 8 Digital photo frame ... 8 Remote control ... 9 Let’s get the photo frame ready Remote control ... 10 Stand ... 10 To display the photo frame on the wall ...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting If an error message appears ...23 If trouble occurs ...23 Additional information Precautions ...25 Installation ... 25 Cleaning ... 25 Restrictions on duplication ... 25 Disposing of the photo frame ...25 Specifications ...26 On trademarks and copyrights ...27...
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    (.page 12) The supplied CD-ROM contains the Digital Photo Frame Handbook that explains operations and setups of the digital photo frame in detail. To view the handbook, insert the CD-ROM into the computer and double-click the Handbook icon. (To display the...
  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    VIEW MODE button (.page 16) Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER ( Memory card slot (.page 15) Holes for hanging unit on the wall LCD screen Remote sensor Sony logo (DPF-A73 only) (.page 10) 1 (on/standby) button Standby indicator MENU button ) button BACK button...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Let's Get The Photo Frame Ready

    Sony logo (DPF-A73 only) When the photo frame is placed in the portrait orientation or when you turn off the power, the Sony logo doesn't light up. Remote control Pull out the protective sheet before use as shown in the figure.
  • Page 11: To Display The Photo Frame On The Wall

    To display the photo frame on the wall Prepare screws (not supplied) suitable for the screw holes on the rear panel. 4mm ( More than 25mm (1 inch) 4.2mm inch) 8.6mm inch) Holes for hanging the unit on the wall Screw the screws (not supplied) into the wall.
  • Page 12: Turning The Photo Frame On

    PNotes • The socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit, and easily accessible. • Do not place the photo frame on an unsteady or tilted surface. • Connect the AC adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet close by. If trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug...
  • Page 13: Operations In An Initial State

    AC adaptor main unit until it clicks into place. • If there is any problem with the AC adaptor main unit or AC plug, consult with your Sony service facilities for repair. zTips x If the photo frame is not...
  • Page 14: Setting The Current Time

    P Tip The B/b buttons become activated only when the Clock and calendar view mode (page 16) is not selected. Setting the current time Press MENU, and B/b to select the v/V [Date/time Settings] Press v/V to select [Time] v/V to select a value. Setting complete.
  • Page 15: Let's View An Image

    Let’s view an image Inserting a memory card Insert the memory card firmly into the corresponding slot with its label side facing toward you (when you are facing the back side of the photo frame). xD-Picture Card (Slot A) SD memory Card (Slot A) “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 16: Changing The Display

    PNote If you do not operate the photo frame for a certain period of time, the style indicated by the cursor is automatically selected. z Tip Style descriptions: .CD-ROM (Handbook) page 17 to page 20 Changing the display Press the button corresponding to view mode you want to select.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Try Using Various Functions

    Try using various functions z Tips x Importing The number of images to be saved in the internal memory: • Resize: approx. 250 images • Original: the number of images may vary, depending on the original image file size. x Exporting Any memory card that is not recognized by this photo frame is shown in gray and you cannot select...
  • Page 19: Specifying The Playback Device

    Specifying the playback device Press SELECT DEVICE. Press v/V to select the playback device, and then press (ENTER). Adjusting image size and orientation (Zoom in/Zoom out/Rotate) Enlarging/Reducing Press (zoom in) or (zoom out). Saving an enlarged or a reduced image (Crop and save) •...
  • Page 20: Changing The Settings Of The Auto Power On/Off Function

    z Tips x During operation The power is turned off automatically at the time you set for [Power-OFF timer]. x During the standby mode The power is turned on automatically at the time you set for [Power-ON timer]. Changing the settings of the auto power on/off function Press MENU, B/b to select the Press v/V to select [Auto Power ON/OFF], and then...
  • Page 21: Changing The Settings

    (ENTER). Setting items •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 (Settings) tab. PNotes • Depending on the status on the photo frame, some settings of some items cannot be changed.
  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    • The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable when connected to a computer and a Sony digital photo printer. When other devices are connected to the photo frame, these devices may not recognize the internal memory of photo frame.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If an error message appears Error message Cannot delete a protected file. Memory card is protected. Remove protection then try again. Error reading the Memory Stick. / Error reading the SD Memory Card. / Error reading the xD- Picture Card./Error reading the iternal memory.
  • Page 24 Replace the battery. (.Digital Photo Frame Handbook, page 9) c Insert a battery in the proper orientation. (.Digital Photo Frame Handbook, page 9) c Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo frame.
  • Page 25: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions Installation • Avoid placing the photo frame in a location subject to: – vibration – humidity – excessive dust – direct sunlight – extremely high or low temperatures • Do not use electrical equipment near the photo frame.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications x Photo frame LCD screen LCD panel: DPF-A73/E73: 18cm/7.0-inch, TFT active matrix Total number of dots: DPF-A73/E73: 336,960 (480 × 3(RGB) × 234) dots Effective display area Display aspect ratio: 16:10 LCD screen area: DPF-A73/E73: 16.3cm/6.4-inch Total number of dots: DPF-A73/E73: 303,264 (432 ×...
  • Page 27: On Trademarks And Copyrights

    : The capacity is calculated as 1 MB is equivalent to 1,000,000 bytes. The actual capacity is reduced as files for management and applications are included. Approximately 100 MB on DPF-A73/E73 can be used for your actual operation. : Approximate number is shown when the images taken by 2,000,000 pixels equivalent camera are saved.
  • Page 28 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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