Transcend PF830 User Manual

Transcend PF830 User Manual

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User's Manual

Digital Photo Frame

PF830
TS2GPF830B
TS2GPF830W
Version 1.5

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  • Page 1: Digital Photo Frame

    User’s Manual Digital Photo Frame PF830 TS2GPF830B TS2GPF830W Version 1.5...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction︱ ...2 Package Contents︱ ...2 Features︱ ...2 System Requirements︱ ...3 Safety Precautions︱...4 General Use ... 4 Cleaning ... 4 Backing Up Data ... 4 Getting Started︱ ...5 Setting Up the Photo Frame ... 6 Switching between Portrait and Landscape mode ... 7 Using a memory card or USB flash drive ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction︱ Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s PF830 Digital Photo Frame. Now you can easily display your entire photo collection at home or at the office. The Photo Frame can conveniently playback videos, photos and music from a variety of sources: USB flash drives, memory cards, or the Photo Frame’s own on-board memory.
  • 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 ...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions︱ These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully to ensure your own personal safety and help protect your Photo Frame from potential damage. General Use  For indoor use only.  Avoid using or storing the Photo Frame in an extreme temperature environment. ...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started︱ 8" LCD Panel Mini-B USB Port (PC Connection) SD/SDHC/MMC Slot CF Slot MicroSD/M2 Slot MS/MS Duo/Pro/HG Slot DC Power Input Built-in Speaker...
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Photo Frame

    Note: Although the Photo Frame supports simultaneous reading from multiple cards, the microSD/M2 slot (E) and the MS/MS Duo/PRO/HG slot (F) cannot be used at the same time. 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.
  • Page 8: Switching Between Portrait And Landscape Mode

    Switching between Portrait and Landscape mode The Photo Frame can be placed on a table vertically (Portrait mode) or horizontally (Landscape mode). When the Photo Frame is rotated, its intelligent AOS (Automatic Orientation Sensor) will automatically adjust images and the graphical user interface for correct display. The directional buttons will also automatically adjust for easy menu navigation.
  • Page 9: Built-In Speaker

    Built-in Speaker The Photo Frame includes a built-in speaker for playing back background music during slideshows, or for listening to MP3 music or watching videos. Navigation Buttons On the back of the Photo Frame, there are eight navigation buttons used for browsing through menus, selecting files, and accessing the Photo Frame’s numerous features.
  • Page 10: Options Menu

    4. To exit the Quick Menu, simply press Options Menu The Options menu allows access to additional functions that are available for the current mode (Slideshow, Calendar, etc.). 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.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control Your Photo Frame comes with a compact, easy-to-use remote control. You can fully operate your Photo Frame with either the navigation buttons on the front of the Photo Frame or by using the remote control. Note that when using the remote control you should always aim it directly at the front of your Photo Frame and make sure there are no obstacles in the way.
  • Page 12: Connecting To A Computer

     : Skip to the next or previous available music track or video clip.  : Adjust music volume (up / down / mute).  : Cycle between music and video repeat modes.  : Rotate or zoom-in on photos displayed in Photo View mode. ...
  • Page 13: Mac ® Os 10.0 Or Later

    Your Photo Frame is now ready to transfer data just like an external hard drive. A number of Removable Disk* drives with newly assigned drive letters representing the Photo Frame’s card slots (and its onboard memory) will appear in the My Computer window. You can transfer your pictures and music to the Photo Frame by simply dragging-and-dropping files or folders onto these Removable Disk drive letters.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 Options: 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. ): Choose “Playlist”...
  • Page 26 Add to / Remove from My Favorites ( storage media (Memory card or USB flash drive) to Photo Frame’s internal memory. To delete 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.
  • 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: Settings

    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 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. Select the “Settings” icon from the Quick Menu window or press 2. Use the 3.
  • Page 31  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. Fullscreen disabled ...
  • Page 32 Fullscreen Mode Disabled 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 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. NOTE: To set Photo Frame to turn on or off automatically on a daily basis, please use the “Auto-ON/OFF”...
  • Page 34  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 Restore Defaults This function is available if you want to reset your Photo Frame’s settings. Note: All settings that have been changed will return to the factory defaults. Select Restore defaults from the Settings menu. 2. Use the 3. Press to confirm.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    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. Troubleshooting︱ If a problem occurs with your Photo Frame please first check the information listed below before sending...
  • Page 37: Specifications

    your Photo Frame in for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites. For any Hardware issues please consult the Photo Frame User’s Manual. I cannot turn my Transcend Photo Frame on Your remote control’s battery may be low.
  • Page 38: Ordering Information

    Warranty: Ordering Information︱ Device Description PF830 – White PF830 – Black PF830 – White (Japan version) PF830 – Black (Japan version) Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱ 8” 4:3 TFT LCD, 800x600 pixels Single 0.5W speaker 1 x standard A-type, 1 x mini B-type...
  • Page 39 Recycling the Product (WEEE): Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC: Never dispose of your product with other household waste.
  • Page 40: Transcend Limited Warranty

    Customer Satisfaction. All Transcend information, Inc. (Transcend) products are warranted and tested to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to conform to the published specifications. During the warranty period should your Transcend Photo Frame fail under normal use in the recommended environment due to improper workmanship or materials, Transcend will repair the product or replace it with a comparable one.

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