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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY DPF-A73 Sony Electronics Inc.
For the Customer in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture of this digital photo frame. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc) again.
Notice for users Read this before using Program © 2010 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2010 Sony Corporation Notes on playback All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
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 .....
Troubleshooting If an error message appears ...............................................................23 If trouble occurs ..................................................................................23 Additional information Precautions .........................................................................................25 Installation ............................................................................................................... 25 Cleaning ..................................
For your safety Checking included items Make sure that the following items are included. Digital photo frame (1) For your safety Stand (1) Attaching to the screw hole (.page 10) , Removing the protective sheet (. page 10) Remote control (1) , AC adaptor (1) Connecting to the AC power source (.page 12) , Exchangeable panels (DPF-E73 only) Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) CD-ROM (Digital Photo Frame Handbook) (1) Warranty (1) (In some regions, the warranty is not supplied.
Identifying the parts x Digital photo frame Front LCD screen Remote sensor Sony logo (DPF-A73 only) (.page 10) Rear VIEW MODE button (.page 16) 1 (on/standby) button Standby indicator MENU button Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER ( ) button BACK button Access lamp Memory card slot (.
USB B connector (.page 22) For your safety Stand (.page 10) DC IN 5 V jack (.
Let’s get the photo frame ready P Notes • If the remote control stops working: Replace the battery (CR2025 lithium battery) with a new one. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote control may shorten, or the remote control may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Remote control Pull out the protective sheet before use as shown in the figure.
To display the photo frame on the wall 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) suitable for the screw holes on the rear panel. 4mm (3/16 inch) More than 25mm (1 inch) 4.2mm (3/16 inch) • Use screws suitable for the quality of the material of the wall. The screws may be damaged, depending on the type of material used in the wall. Set the screws in a pillar or stud in the wall.
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 from the wall outlet. • Do not short the plug of the AC adaptor with a metal object. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Removing the AC plug from the wall outlet If the AC plug remains inserted in the wall outlet, remove it as follows, without using a tool: Metal terminals at the rear of the AC plug. When the photo frame is turned, the initial display appears. zTips x If the photo frame is not operated If the photo frame is not operated for 10 seconds, the demo mode is displayed. x Releasing the demonstration mode If any other button than the power button is pressed, the screen returns to the initial display.
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. 1 Press MENU, and B/b to select the v/V [Date/time Settings] , 2 Press v/V to select [Time] , (Settings) tab. (ENTER) (ENTER). v/V to select a value. , B/b (hour, minute, and second) (ENTER) Setting complete. , 3 Press MENU.
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). PNote When using a memory card of the following types, make sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor. If you insert it without an adaptor, you may be unable to remove it.
Changing the display 1 Press the button corresponding to view mode you want to select. VIEW MODE buttons PNote If you do not operate the photo frame for a certain period of time, the style indicated by the cursor is automatically selected. The display changes to selected view mode. 2 Press B/b/v/V to select a desired style, and then press (ENTER). The view mode screen is displayed. z Tip Style descriptions: .
About the information displayed on the LCD screen 4 Setting information Icons Meaning Protect indication Associated file indication (Displayed when there is an associated file such as a motion file or a miniature e-mail image file.) 5 Image number (folder-file number) Icons Meaning Internal memory input Note Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed.
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 it. PNotes x During exporting/deleting Avoid doing the following.
Specifying the playback device Press SELECT DEVICE. Press v/V to select the playback device, and then press (ENTER). z What is “playback device”? A memory card or the internal memory. P Note During Clock and calendar display, you cannot select the (Select device) tab. P Notes Enlarging/Reducing Press (zoom in) or (zoom out). Saving an enlarged or a reduced image (Crop and save) • When you move the enlarged image with B/b/v/V and press MENU, the image is saved in the trimmed size.
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]. 1 2 Press MENU, B/b to select the (Settings) tab. Press v/V to select [Auto Power ON/OFF], and then press (ENTER). x During the standby mode The power is turned on automatically at the time you set for [Power-ON timer]. 1 Press v/V to select [Power-ON timer] or [Power-OFF timer] , (ENTER). 2 Press v/V to select [Enable] , (ENTER).
Changing the settings Press MENU, then B/b to select the (Settings) tab. PNotes Press v/V to select the item and setting value, and then press (ENTER). • Depending on the status on the photo frame, some settings of some items cannot be changed. They are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. • During Clock and calendar display, you can make settings in the (Settings) tab only.
Connecting to a computer P Notes • Use a B-Type USB cable.* * When you use a commerciallyavailable USB cable, use a USB cable with a B-type plug (for the USB B connector of this unit, frame-side connector type) shorter than 3 meters. • If multiple USB devices are connected to a computer or if a hub is used, a problem may occur. In such a case, simplify the connection. • You cannot operate the photo frame from another USB device being used simultaneously.
Troubleshooting If an error message appears Error message Meaning/Solutions Cannot delete a protected file. • To delete a protected file, cancel the protection on your digital camera or computer. Memory card is protected. Remove • The memory card is write-protected. Slide the writeprotection then try again. protect switch to the enable position. (.Digital Photo Frame Handbook, page 42) Error reading the Memory Stick. / Error reading the SD Memory Card. / Error reading the xDPicture Card.
Symptom Check item Some images are not displayed. • Did you rename the file with c If you named or renamed the file on your a computer or other device? computer and the file name includes characters other than alphanumeric characters, the image may not be able to be displayed on the photo frame. Cause/Solutions • Is there a folder with more than 5 levels in its hierarchy on the memory card? c The photo frame cannot display images saved in a folder that is more than 5 levels deep.
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. The photo frame will not work properly in electromagnetic fields. • Do not place heavy objects on the photo frame.
D:\DPF series\2010models\DPF-A73.E73 series\IM\4174749112DPFA73.E72IM_GB\4174749112\4174749112DPFA73.E72IM_GB\01GBDPFA73.E73.UC.CED_IM\080ADD.fm Master: Left 080ADD.fm Page 26 Sunday, December 27, 2009 7:03 PM 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.
x AC adaptor On trademarks and copyrights Power requirements - 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.3 A Rated output voltage 5V2A Dimensions Approx. 45 × 72 × 50 mm (1 13/16 × 2 7/8 × 2 inches) (width/height/depth) (excluding the protruding parts) Mass Approx. 110 g (4 oz) See the label of AC adaptor for more details. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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