4-259-442-12 (2) Before operation Digital Photo Frame Basic operations Advanced operations DPF-D1020/D1010 DPF-D820/D810 DPF-D720/D710/D700 DPF-A710/A700 Using with a computer Error messages Troubleshooting Additional information Digital Photo Frame Handbook © 2010 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways ...............................................4 Features ..........................................5 Identifying the parts .......................7 Digital photo frame .......................... 7 Remote control (except for DPF-A700/ D700) .............................................. 9 Basic operations Preparing the remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) .....................10 Turning the photo frame on ..........
Using with a computer Connecting to a computer ............43 System requirements ......................43 Connecting to a computer to exchange images ............................43 Disconnecting your computer ........44 Error messages If an error message appears .........45 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs ...........................47 Additional information About memory cards ....................52 “Memory Stick” ..............................52 SD memory card ............................
Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways This Sony digital photo frame allows you to easily display images taken with a digital camera or other devices without using a computer.
Features x Various Slideshow styles The displayed image can be switched automatically as though you are turning the pages of an album yourself. You can select from various slideshow styles, including the ones displaying a clock or calendar. You can also change playback settings such as the playback order. (page 22) * When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1, microSD/microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor.
x Exporting images You can export images in the internal memory to your memory card. (page 30) x Automatic rotation of images The photo frame automatically rotates images to their proper orientation. Images are also automatically rotated when the photo frame is set in either the portrait or landscape position*. (supplied Operating Instructions – “Stand”) * A video file is not rotated automatically even if you change the orientation of the photo frame (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only).
Identifying the parts x Digital photo frame DPF-A710/A700 Before operation Front Remote sensor (DPF-A710 only) LCD screen Sony logo (page 11) Rear BACK button ENTER button Direction (v/V) buttons Direction (B/b) buttons MENU button VIEW MODE button (page 14) 1 (on/standby) button Standby Indicator USB mini B connector (page 43) Memory card slot (page 13) Access lamp Holes for hanging unit on the wall DC IN 5 V jack Stand Continued 7 GB
DPF-D1020/D1010/D820/D810/D720/D710/D700 Front LCD screen Remote sensor (except for DPF-D700) Sony logo (page 11) Rear BACK button ENTER button Direction (v/V) buttons Direction (B/b) buttons MENU button VIEW MODE button (page 14) 1 (on/standby) button Standby Indicator EXT INTERFACE (USB A) connector USB mini B connector (page 43) Memory card slot (page 13) Access lamp Holes for hanging unit on the wall DC IN 12V jack (DPF-D1020/D1010) / DC IN 5 V jack (DPF-D820/D810/D720/D710/D700) Speaker (DPF-D1020/D
x Remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) VIEW MODE buttons 1 (on/standby) button SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button CLOCK ( ) button SINGLE button INDEX ( Before operation MENU button ) button Zoom in ( ) button Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons BACK button ENTER ( ) button Zoom out ( ) button MARKING ( ) button (except for DPF-A710) SORT button (except for DPF-A710) SELECT DEVICE button IMPORT ( ) button DELETE ( ) button ROTATE ( ) button About descriptions in this manual The operations described in thi
Basic operations Preparing the remote control (except for DPFA700/D700) DPF- D1020/D1010/D820/D810/D720/ D710 The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. Pull out the protective sheet before use as shown in the figure. Remote sensor Protective sheet Using the remote control Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo frame.
2 Pull the battery holder out. Turning the photo frame on When you have already turned on your photo frame by connecting it to the AC power source, skip to the next section. 3 Insert the battery so that “+” is facing upwards. Notes • Using a battery other than the specified one may result in the battery rupturing. • Dispose of used batteries as specified by the local authorities. • Do not leave the remote control in a very hot and humid place.
Operations in an initial state When the photo frame is turned on without a memory card inserted, the initial display below appears on the screen. Setting the current time 1 2 3 If the photo frame is not operated for 10 seconds, the demo mode is displayed. If any other button than the power button is pressed, the screen returns to the initial display. First, press MENU during the initial display, and then set the date and time. 4 Press MENU. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab.
1 Press v/V to select [First day of the week] and press ENTER. 2 Press v/V to select [Sunday] or Inserting a memory card [Monday] and press ENTER. 8 Select the time display. 1 Press v/V to select [12hr/24hr display] and press ENTER. 2 Press v/V to select [12 hours] or [24 hours] and press ENTER. 9 Press MENU. The access lamp flashes when the memory card is inserted correctly. Reinsert the memory card after checking the label side of the memory card if the access lamp does not flash.
Note When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1, microSD/ microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor. 1 Changing the display You can change the view style by pressing the VIEW MODE buttons. 1 Press VIEW MODE repeatedly to select the view mode you want to display. 2 3 For details on compatible memory cards, see “About memory cards” (page 52). For supported file formats, see the Operating Instructions. The view mode screen is displayed.
Single image display (page 18) Index (page 19) Basic operations Using the remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) Press the VIEW MODE button corresponding to the view mode you want to display. VIEW MODE buttons The selected view mode screen is displayed. 2 Select a style with B/b/v/V and press ENTER. The display changes to the selected view style. Tips • When the cursor is in the display selection area, move it to the style selection area by pressing v.
Slideshow display Display Style Description Displayes a single screen, one after another. Slideshow Single view Displays multiple images at the same time. For a video file only the first frame of the file is displayed (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only). Multi image view Displays images, one after another, while showing the current date and time. Clock view Displays images, one after another, while showing a calendar. The current date and time are also displayed.
Clock and Calendar display Clock2 Clock3 Clock4 Clock5 Clock6 Clock7 Clock8 Clock9 Clock10 Calendar1 Calendar2 Calendar3 Lunar Calendar* (when you select [Simplified Chinese] in [Language Setting]) Arabic Calendar* (when you select [Arabic] in [Language Setting]) Farsi Calendar* (when you select [Persian] in [Language Setting]) Clock11* * : except for DPF-A700/A710 Note You can select only the (Settings) tab when the Clock and Calendar are displayed.
Single view mode (single image display) Display Style Description Displays an entire image in the screen. You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b. Entire image Displays an image over the whole screen. (Depending on the aspect ratio of the recorded image, the border of the image may only be partially displayed.) You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.
Index image display Display Style Description Displays a list of large thumbnails. Move the cursor to select an image by pressing B/b/v/V. Index Index 1 Index 2 Displays a list of small thumbnails. Move the cursor to select an image by pressing B/b/v/V. Index 3 (except for DPF-A710/ A700) Tips • Thumbnails are small-sized images for index use that are recorded in a file of the pictures taken by a digital camera. • On the index image display, you can select an image by pressing B/b/v/V then ENTER.
About the information displayed on the LCD screen – Video file size 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.) Displays when you have registered a mark. (except for DPF-A710) The following information is displayed. Displays a video file.
Playing a video file (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only) The operations described in this section are based on those with the buttons on the supplied remote control. Select a video file. 1 Press SINGLE. 2 Press B/b to select the desired style and Press BACK while a video file is being played.
Advanced operations VIEW MODE on the photo frame repeatedly. Enjoying a slideshow 1 Press VIEW MODE repeatedly to select (Slideshow) in the display selection area. (Slideshow) Display selection area See “Slideshow display” (page 16) for details on the slideshow styles. Changing the settings of the slideshow 1 2 3 Press MENU. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab. Press v/V to select [Slideshow Settings] and press ENTER.
• When the screen is too bright, it may make you feel nauseous. Be careful that you do not make the brightness settings too bright when you use the photo frame. Item Setting Description Slideshow Settings Interval*2 Set a value from 3 sec., 7 sec.*1, 20 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 30 min., 1 hour, 3 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours for the interval between images. Note An image may not switch at the intervals you set on the menu, depending on the style of the slideshow, color effect, or image size.
Item Setting Description Slideshow Settings Display Mode Select the desired display size from the following: Notes • The original image data will not change. • While the video file is played, the video image is always displayed in Entire image mode (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only). Entire image* Displays an entire image enlarged to proper size. (An image may be displayed with margins on the top, bottom, left and right.
Playing a slideshow with background music (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only) Importing a music file 1 2 4 5 Notes Insert a memory card that contains a music file into the photo frame. Press MENU, select the (Settings) tab with B/b, then press v/V to select [Slideshow BGM Settings]. Press v/V to select [Import BGM] and press ENTER. Press v/V to select the memory card inserted in step 1. Select a music file you want to import from the music file list with v/ V and press ENTER.
Playing background music with a slideshow Notes Proceed as follows when you play the music file imported to internal memory as BGM with a slideshow using photos. 1 2 Press MENU, select the (Settings) tab with B/b, then press v/V to select [Slideshow BGM Settings]. Press v/V to select [BGM ON/OFF] and press ENTER. [ON]: Background music is played while a slideshow is run. [OFF]: Background music is not played while a slideshow is run.
Refresh mode (DPFD1020/D820/D720 only) Due to one of the characteristics of the device, images stored for a long time or read many times may be subject to data error. You can use the photo frame as a digital album by saving important images in the internal memory. Tips • When saving images to the internal memory, you can use [Image import size] in the menu to preset whether to resize images to the optimum size or save them as they are without compressing them (page 41).
Single view mode (Single image display) 4 Press B/b/v/V to select the image to be imported from the image list and press ENTER. “✔” is added to the selected image. If you want to import multiple images at a time, repeat this step. Slideshow display If you want to clear the selection, select the image and press ENTER. “✔” disappears from the image. 5 Press MENU. The folder selection screen is displayed. Index image display 6 Press v/V to select the folder where you want to save and press ENTER.
8 Press ENTER when the confirmation screen is displayed. Notes • “Import to the internal memory” is not available for images in the internal memory. • Avoid doing the following while an image is being imported to the internal memory. Doing so may damage the photo frame, memory card, or data: – Turning off the power Specifying the playback device You can specify whether to display a memory card or the internal memory. 1 – Removing an memory card Press MENU then select the (Select device) tab with B/b.
Exporting an image from the internal memory to a memory card 5 “✔” is added to the selected image. If you want to export multiple images at a time, repeat this step. If you want to clear the selection, select the image and press ENTER. “✔” disappears from the image. You can export the images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 2 3 Press MENU when an image stored on the internal memory is displayed on the screen. Press B/b to select the tab.
9 Press v/V to select [Yes] and press ENTER. The image is exported. 10 Press ENTER when the confirmation screen is displayed. Deleting an image 1 The image is copied to the specified memory card. Using the remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) Press (DELETE) when an image you want to delete is displayed on the screen. The screen for deleting an image described in step 2 below is displayed. Go to step 3. Note Avoid doing the following while an image is being exported.
5 Press MENU. The delete confirmation screen is displayed. 6 Press v/V to select [Yes] and press ENTER. Registering a mark (except for DPF-A710/ A700) The image is deleted. 7 Press ENTER when the confirmation screen is displayed. Notes • Avoid doing the following while an image is being deleted. Doing so may damage the photo frame, memory card, or data: – Turning off the power You can produce a slideshow only with images which have been selected beforehand and have been marked.
If you select [Mark/Unmark multiple images], you can select the image to which you want to attach a mark from the image list. Go to step 4. If you select [Mark all images], the image list is displayed. A check mark is attached to the check box of all the images. Go to step 5. 5 Press B/b/v/V to select the image from the image list to be marked, and press ENTER. “✔” is added to the selected image. If you want to mark multiple images at a time, repeat this step.
Sorting images (Filtering) (except for DPF-A710/A700) You can sort for images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card according to date, folder, image orientation, marks or videos/photos. 1 2 3 Press MENU when an image is displayed on the screen. Either the video files or photos are sorted. 4 5 Press B/b/v/V to select the item you want and then press ENTER. When you want to sort images in another sort style, press MENU then repeat steps 3 and 4.
Adjusting image size and orientation Enlarging/reducing an image You can enlarge or reduce an image in Single view mode. 1 2 4 Press B/b to select the tab. (Editing) Press v/V to select [Zoom] and press ENTER. Press v/V to select the enlargement factor and press ENTER. You can enlarge an image from 1.5 times to 5 times (maximum) the original scale. You can move an enlarged image up, down, left and right.
counterclockwise every time you press the button. Tips • For an internal memory image, image rotation data will be retained even after the power is turned off. • You can also rotate the index image display. Note You cannot rotate a video file. Changing the settings of the auto power on/off function You can use the timer function to turn the photo frame on or off automatically when the photo frame is turned on. 1 2 3 Press MENU. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab.
on. You can specify two or four hours as an elapsed time. 5 [Advanced] Press v/V to select [Time Setting] and press ENTER. [Simple] 1 Press B/b/v/V to select the time you the time. Press v/V to select [Power-ON timer] or [Power-OFF timer] and press ENTER. Press v/V to select [Enable] and press ENTER. 2 Set the time at which you want to activate the Power-ON timer or PowerOFF timer. Press v/V to select [Auto ON time] or [Auto OFF time] and press ENTER.
Press v/V to select an elapsed time which you want to turn off the photo frame automatically: 2 hours, 4 hours or Disable. Then press ENTER. 6 Press MENU. Changing the settings You can change the following settings. • Slideshow Settings • Slideshow BGM Settings (DPF-D1020/ D820/D720 only) • Auto Power ON/OFF • Date/time Settings • General Settings (Listing Order, Sony logo ON/OFF etc,.) • Language Setting • Initialize Setting procedure 1 2 3 Press MENU. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab.
4 Press v/V to select the item you want to change and press ENTER. This enables you to set each of the items (page 40). Note When the photo frame is, for instance, displaying a slideshow, some settings of some items cannot be changed. They are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. 5 Press v/V to select a setting value and press ENTER. 6 Advanced operations Each time you press v/V, the setting value changes. In the case of a numerical value, press V to increase the value and press v to decrease it.
Items to set Item Setting Slideshow Settings See “Enjoying a slideshow” (page 22). Description Slideshow BGM Settings See “Playing a slideshow with background music (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only)” (page 25). (DPF-D1020/ D820/D720 only) Auto Power ON/OFF Simple Advanced* Auto off Sets the timer which turns the power of the photo frame on or off automatically. You can set the Auto Power ON/OFF time in one-minute increments.
Item Setting Description General Settings Image import size Resize* Resizes the images and saves them to internal memory when importing images from a memory card. You can save more images. However, when the images are displayed on a large monitor via a computer, etc., image quality is deteriorated compared with the original. Original Saves images to the internal memory without compressing them. There is no deterioration, but you can save fewer images.
Displaying an image stored in a USB memory device (except for DPFA710/A700) You can display images stored in a USB memory device on the screen of the photo frame. Notes • We cannot guarantee connection with all types of USB memory devices. • The playback device will be switched to the USB external device if you connect the USB memory to the USB A connector during playback of the image in the internal memory.
Using with a computer Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer allows you to view images in the internal memory of the photo frame with a computer and copy them to a computer and to copy images from a computer to the photo frame. Connecting to a computer to exchange images Note This section shows an example for a connection for Windows Vista. Depending on the OS you use, the screen display and procedures may vary.
4 When the [AutoPlay] window appears on the computer display, click [Open folder to view files]. If the [AutoPlay] window does not appear, click [Computer (My Computer)] in the Start menu, then open the removable disc. 5 Move the cursor in this window and right-click, then click [New] [Folder]. Name this new folder. In this manual, the folder name “sony” is used as an example. • Image files made or edited on a computer may not be displayed.
Error messages If an error message appears If an error occurs, one of the following error messages may be displayed on the LCD screen of the photo frame. Follow the corresponding solution below to solve the problem. Error message Meaning/Solutions No Memory Stick. / No SD Memory Card. • A memory card is not inserted in a slot. Insert a memory card in the corresponding slot. (page 13) An incompatible Memory Stick is inserted. / An incompatible SD Memory Card is inserted.
Error message Meaning/Solutions Memory card format not supported. • For a memory card, use your digital camera or other device to format the memory card. • Use the photo frame to initialize the internal memory. Note When you initialize the memory card, all the files on the memory card will be deleted. Cannot open the image. 46 GB • The photo frame cannot display or open an image file whose format is not supported.
Troubleshooting If trouble occurs Before submitting the photo frame for repair, try using the following guidance to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult with your Sony dealer or Sony service facilities. Power supply Symptom Check item Cause/Solutions The power is not turned on. • Is the AC power plug inserted correctly? c Insert the power plug properly.
Symptom Check item Cause/Solutions Some images are not displayed. • Are the images displayed in the index view? c If the image is displayed in the index view but cannot be displayed as single image, the image file may be damaged even though its thumbnail preview data is fine. c A file that is not compatible with DCF may not be able to be displayed with the photo frame, even if it can be displayed with a computer.
Symptom Check item The file name is not displayed properly. • 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 file name may not be able to be displayed properly on the photo frame. Also, for a file created on a computer or other device, a maximum of 10 characters from the beginning of the file name can be displayed.
Symptom Check item Cause/Solutions Cannot save an image. • Did you save images from a computer to the internal memory without making a folder in the internal memory? c If you do not make a folder, you can only save up to 512 images. In addition, the number of images to be saved may be reduced depending on the file name length or character type. When you save images in the internal memory from a computer, be sure to make a folder in the internal memory and save the images in this folder.
Remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) Symptom Check item Cause/Solutions Nothing happens • Is the battery inserted in the even if you operate remote control properly? the remote control. — • Is there a protective sheet inserted? c Replace the battery. (page 10) c Insert a battery. (page 10) c Insert a battery in the proper orientation. (page 10) c Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo frame.
Additional information About memory cards “Memory Stick” Notes on use Types of “Memory Stick” that the photo frame can use With the photo frame, you can use the following types of “Memory Stick”*1: Type of “Memory Stick” Displaying Deleting/ Saving “Memory Stick”*2 (Not compatible with “MagicGate”) OK OK “Memory Stick”*2 (Compatible with “MagicGate”) OK*5 OK*5 “MagicGate Memory Stick”*2 OK*5 OK*5 “Memory Stick PRO”*2 OK*5 OK*5 “Memory Stick PRO-HG”*2 OK*5*6 OK*5*6 “Memory Stick Micro”*3
SD memory card The SD memory card slot of the photo frame allows you to use the following: • SD memory card*1 • miniSD card, microSD card (An adaptor is necessary.)*2 • SDHC memory card*3 • miniSDHC card, microSDHC card (An adaptor is necessary.)*2 • MMC standard memory card*4 We do not guarantee proper operations for all types of SD memory cards and MMC standard memory cards. *1 *2 *3 *4 The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable with an SD memory card with a capacity of 2 GB or less.
Index A Access lamp 7, 8, 13 Associated file 20 Auto Power ON/OFF 36, 40 Advanced 36, 40 Auto off 36, 40 Simple 36, 40 C Changing the settings 38 Clock and Calendar display 17 Connecting Computer 43 External device 42 USB memory device 42 D Date/time settings 12, 40 Deleting an image 31 E Enlarge and reducing an image size 35 Error messages 45 Exporting an image 30 EXT INTERFACE connector 42 F Factory default settings 39, 40, 41 Features 5 Format internal memory 32, 41 G General Settings 40 I Image im
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