4-259-438-12 (1) For your safety Digital Photo Frame Let’s get the photo frame ready Let’s view an image DPF-A710/A700 Try using various functions Troubleshooting Additional information 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.
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. For the customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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.
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Table of Contents Read this before using ..................................................................................... 4 For your safety Checking included items .................................................................................. 7 Identifying the parts ......................................................................................... 8 x Digital photo frame ...............................................................................................
Troubleshooting If an error message appears ...........................................................................23 If trouble occurs .............................................................................................23 Additional information Precautions ....................................................................................................25 Installation ...............................................................................................................
For your safety Checking included items Make sure that the following items are included. Digital photo frame (1) For your safety Attaching to the screw hole (page 10) Stand (1) , Remote control (1) (DPF-A710 only) Removing the protective sheet (page 10) , Connecting to the AC power source (page 12) AC adaptor (1) , 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 Remote sensor (DPF-A710 only) LCD screen Sony logo Rear BACK button ENTER button Direction (v/V) buttons Direction (B/b) buttons MENU button VIEW MODE button (page 15) 1 (on/standby) button Standby Indicator USB mini B connector (page 22) Memory card slot (page 14) Access lamp Holes for hanging unit on the wall DC IN 5 V jack Stand 8 GB
x Remote control (DPF-A710 only) VIEW MODE buttons 1 (on/standby) button SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button CLOCK ( ) button SINGLE button For your safety INDEX ( ) button MENU button Zoom in ( ) button Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons BACK button ENTER ( ) button Zoom out ( ) button SELECT DEVICE button ROTATE ( ) button IMPORT ( ) button DELETE ( ) button About descriptions in this manual The operations described in this manual are based on those with the buttons on the photo frame.
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.
To display the photo frame on the wall 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) suitable for the screw holes on the rear panel. 4 mm (3/16 inch) More than 25 mm (1 inch) φ5 mm (7/32 inch) Holes for hanging the unit on the wall 2 Screw the screws (not supplied) into the wall. Be sure the screws (not supplied) protrude between 2.5 mm to 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the surface of the wall. • Use screws suitable for the quality of the material of 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.
Operations in an initial state When the photo frame is turned on, 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 Setting the current time P Tip 1 Press MENU, and B/b to select the (Settings) tab. v/V [Date/time Settings] , ENTER 2 The B/b buttons become activated only when the Clock and calendar view mode (page 15) is not selected.
Let’s view an image 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. As shown in the right-most illustration below, make sure to insert the following types of memory cards with inserted in the appropriate adaptor.
Changing the display 1 Press VIEW MODE repeatedly to select the view mode you want to display. PNote Using the remote control (DPF-A710 only) Press the VIEW MODE button corresponding to the view mode you want to display. VIEW MODE buttons 2 z Tip Style descriptions: CD-ROM (Handbook) page 15 to page 18 Press B/b/v/V to select a desired style, and then press ENTER. The view mode screen is displayed.
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) The following information is displayed.
Try using various functions Various functions • Importing an image (a memory card b the internal memory) • Exporting an image (the internal memory b a memory card) • Deleting an image 1 2 3 When a desired image is displayed, press MENU and then B/b to select the (Editing) tab. 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.
Specifying the playback device z Tips x What is “playback device”? 1 A memory card or the internal memory. Press MENU then select the with B/b. (Select device) tab x Using the remote control (DPF-A710 only) Press SELECT DEVICE. P Note During Clock and calendar display, you cannot select the (Select device) tab. Using the remote control (DPF-A710 only) Press SELECT DEVICE. 2 Press v/V to select the device you want to display and press ENTER.
Rotating 1 Press MENU, B/b to select the (Editing) tab, v/V to select [Rotate], and then press ENTER. P Note An enlarged image cannot be rotated. zTip When displaying the images in the internal memory, the information used to rotate the image is retained even after the power is turned off. 2 Press v/V to select the angle of rotation and press ENTER. You select an angle of rotation from 90 degrees, 180 degrees or 270 degrees in clockwise direction.
3 Press v/V to select [Setup method], and then press ENTER. Then, press v/V to select [Simple] or [Auto off], and then press ENTER. [Simple] 1 Press V to select [Time setting] , ENTER. 2 Press v/V to select [Power-ON timer] or [Power-OFF timer] , ENTER. 3 Press v/V to select [Enable] , ENTER. 4 [Auto ON time]/ [Auto OFF time] setting v/V: Set the time. AM or PM is displayed when you select [12 hours] on the time display setting.
Changing the settings Press MENU, then B/b to select the PNotes (Settings) tab. 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 mini B-Type USB cable.* * When you use a commerciallyavailable USB cable, use a USB cable with a mini B-type plug (for the USB mini B connector of this unit, frameside 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 41) Error reading the Memory Stick. / Error reading the SD Memory Card. /Error reading the iternal memory.
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 8 levels in its hierarchy on the memory card? c The photo frame cannot display images saved in a folder that is more than 8 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.
Specifications x Photo frame LCD screen LCD panel: 18cm/7-inch, TFT active matrix Total number of dots: 336,960 dots (480 × 3(RGB) × 234) dots Effective display area Display aspect ratio: 16:10 LCD screen area: 16.3cm/6.
x AC adaptor On trademarks and copyrights Power requirements - 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 0.3 A Rated output voltage 5 V 1.5 A Dimensions Approx. 72 mm × 46 mm × 34 mm (2 7/8 × 1 13/16 × 1 3/8) inches (width/height/depth) (excluding the protruding parts) Mass Approx. 108 g (3.8 ounces) See the label of AC adaptor for more details. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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