Model DF-560 User Manual
Contents Contents.................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction & Feature List............................................................................. 2 Ways to Use Your Digi-Frame™.................................................................... 3 Using your digital camera with Digi-Frame............................................ 4 Warnings............................................................................
Introduction & Feature List Ways to use your Digi-Frame™ Your Digi-Frame™ can be used in a variety of ways: JPEG picture viewing. View image files in the popular JPEG image format used by most digital cameras. Picture files may be any size up to the limit of available memory. CompactFlash™ and SmartMedia™ (S SFDC) storage card support. Use storage cards directly from almost all popular digital cameras. Computer connection.
! Collecting and Viewing Digi-Frame™ Pre-Loaded Image Cards: Digi-Frame Inc. will offer collections of pre-loaded images on memory cards. If you get tired of your own photos, pop in a card of great works of art, professionally-photographed landscapes, sports heroes, you name it! The image collections will also be available for purchase via download from our website. Check the website or your retailer for availability information.
Digi-Frame™ Controls and Connectors Menu Wheel Rotate this control to navigate menus and lists. Push (“click”) the control to select or act upon menu or list items. 4 Forward Use this button to advance to the next slide in a slideshow. ; Play/Pause Use this button to pause or resume the slideshow at any time. Press to exit menu system. Use this button to display the previous slide in a 3 Back slideshow. Contrast Wheel Rotate this control to adjust the picture contrast.
Getting Started Unpacking your Digi-Frame™: The DF-560 includes: o Digi-Frame™ Electronic Digital Picture Frame o Three different interchangeable snap-on decorative frames o External power supply with cable, 100-240 VAC, 60 Hz o Macintosh®/PC-compatible serial cable [Digi-Link™ cable] o Digi-Link™ Macintosh®/PC compatible software on CD-ROM Make sure all of these parts are included before continuing.
Connecting Digi-Frame™ to the Power Supply: The Digi-Frame™ runs on AC power from an ordinary wall outlet. Use only the Supplied Digi-Frame™ external Power Supply connected to a grounded (three prong) outlet. Other power adapters may cause damage to the DigiFrame™. Before connecting the power supply make sure the Digi-Frame™ power switch is in the off position. Inserting Memory Storage Cards: The Digi-Frame™ 560 is designed to read either SmartMedia™ or Compact Flash memory storage cards.
SmartMedia™ Cards: Connecting Digi-Frame™ to your desktop PC: The Digi-Frame™ can link to your Desktop PC to upload and download Digital Pictures. In order to connect to your desktop PC, your Digi-Frame™ comes with a Macintosh®/PC compatible serial cable [Digi-Link™ cable]. The Digi-Link™ cable has two dedicated connector ends. The Digi-Link Cable To insert the SmartMedia™ card: Make sure the Digi-Frame™ is off.
Easy-to-use controls: The icon-based menus on the Digi-Frame™ are controlled by a group of three buttons and a wheel. Except for the Power Switch, all of the controls are located on one side of the Digi-Frame™. It is the top in landscape mode, and the right side in portrait mode. The Menu Wheel: Click the Menu Wheel at any time to enter the control menu. From this menu you can customize slideshows, and take advantage of the many features of the Digi-Frame™.
Preferences: The Preferences sub-menu allows you to select and change many of the features of your Digi-Frame™. Rotate the wheel to highlight the feature you want to change. As each feature is selected, its current setting becomes visible. To change the current setting, click the wheel again. The setting information’s color will change to yellow. Rotate the wheel to view the various choices for that feature. Click the wheel again to select the setting you want.
Slideshow Setup: The Slideshow Setup screen is where you select which of the images stored on your memory cards are displayed in the slideshow. The column of thumbnails on the left-hand side of the screen represents all the images stored on the currently-inserted memory card(s). The thumbnails on the right-hand column represent the images currently included in the slideshow. The images will be displayed in top to bottom order during slideshow playback.
Add Slides By Folder: Some digital cameras allow you to store pictures in different folders on the card. You can also organize your pictures in folders using your computer and and a card reader device. Selecting this option allows you to browse the folders available on the card and add all pictures from a particular folder into the slideshow. When you select this option, you may be prompted to choose which card you want to work with (CompactFlash or SmartMedia).
Delete Pictures: The Delete Pictures screen allows you to delete images from your memory cards. Navigate this menu just like the Quickview menu. Highlight the thumbnail of the image to be deleted and click the Menu Wheel. You will be asked to confirm deletion. Click again to delete the image. Press (;) to return to the thumbnails, without deleting the image. WARNING! The delete pictures menu permanently removes images from the memory card.
Digi-Link PC Software Digi-Link software runs on your desktop computer. It simply and easily downloads images to your Digi-Frame™. Digi-Link also allows you to upgrade the software in your Digi-Frame™ as new features and enhancements become available (see Upgrading Your Digi-Frame™’s Software). The Digi-Link Cable serial connector Digi-Frame™ connector In order to connect the Digi-Frame™ to your computer we have included the Digi-Link serial cable. The Digi-Link™ cable has two dedicated connector ends.
For IBM Compatible PCs: Installing Digi-Link™: Place the Digi-Link CD that comes with the Digi-Frame™ in your PC’s CDROM drive. Open the Digi-Link CD. Read the “Read Me” file for last-minute information that may not be included in this manual. Open the Folder “PC” Drag the Digi-Link icon to wherever you want to save it on your hard drive. Running Digi-Link Software: Left click on the Digi-Link Icon, and select open from the menu. Click on the Digi-Link splash screen to continue.
For Macintosh®: Installing Digi-Link™: Place the Digi-Link CD that comes with the Digi-Frame™ in your PC’s CDROM drive. Double click on the Digi-Link CD. Read the “Read Me” file for last-minute information that may not be included in this manual. Double click the folder “Macintosh®” to open it. Drag the Digi-Link program to whatever folder you would like to install it in on your Hard drive. Running the Digi-Link Software: Double click the Digi-Link icon. Click on the Digi-Link Splash screen to continue.
Upgrading Digi-Frame™ Firmware Software Updates May Be Available: From time to time Digi-Frame™ will make improvements to its internal software [firmware] to add features or enhancements. Check www.digiframe.com for updates to your DF-560 software. How to download Digi-Frame™ Software updates: Troubleshooting Q: Digi-Frame™ displays no picture, It makes sounds when turned on, but the screen remains either black or white. A: The screen contrast may not be adjusted properly.
Technical Specifications CPU: 32-bit RISC microprocessor Operating System: Custom operating system in upgradable flash memory Storage: CompactFlash™ or SmartMedia™ (SSFDC); 3.3V and 5V SmartMedia™ are supported File System: MS-DOS® compatible File Format: JPEG/JFIF and Exif (.J PG) Resolution: 640 x 480 logical resolution. Larger pictures are automatically scaled to fit screen Color Depth: Thousands of colors Serial Connection: RS-232/RS-422 compatible Power: +12V@0.5A +5V@1.
Digi-Frame Inc. 181Westchester Ave. Unit 408 Port Chester, NY 10573 Customer Service: Customer Service: Technical Support: Email: Website: 1-800-771-5476 custservice@digi-frame.com techsupport@digi-frame.com info@digi-frame.com www.digi-frame.com Copyright ©2000 Digi-Frame Inc. 560UM.
