KODAK PULSE Digital Frame User guide www.kodak.com For help, go to www.kodak.
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2010 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Product features Back panel buttons and connectors USB connector2 Memory card slots2 Power button Health Check button DC-in1 1 See Attaching the power cable, page 1. 2 See Viewing pictures from a memory card or USB device, page 12. www.kodak.
Product features Touch screen icons/buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 8 9 1 Play—start a slide show. 2 Collage—start a revolving five-picture slide show. 3 Information—view picture information. 4 Delete—remove pictures from the frame. 5 Copy—copy pictures from a memory card or USB device to your frame’s internal memory (only appears if a memory card or USB device is inserted). 6 Transition Time—change how long each picture stays on the screen and the type of transition between pictures.
Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ......................................................................................1 Attaching the power cable ............................................................................ 1 Turning your frame on and off ....................................................................... 2 Setting your language ................................................................................... 3 Connecting to your wireless network ...............................
Table of contents 5 Appendix .............................................................................................27 Digital frame specifications.......................................................................... 27 Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 28 Additional care and maintenance ................................................................ 30 Limited warranty ..........................................................
1 Getting started Attaching the power cable If more than one plug is included, use the plug for your type of power outlet. Your power cable may look different from the one pictured. NOTE: The frame automatically turns on when you plug it in for the first time. CAUTION: Do not use this power cable with other devices, including digital cameras. www.kodak.
Getting started Turning your frame on and off NOTE: The frame automatically turns on when you plug it in for the first time. Press the power button to turn the frame on or off. Power button NOTE: Your frame is configured to save energy by automatically turning off at night and turning on in the morning. You can change on/off times or to disable this feature: after you create your free online account and activate your frame (see page 9), sign in to your account at www.kodakpulse.
Getting started Setting your language The language screen appears the first time you turn on your frame. Touch your language. NOTE: If someone else set up your frame, your language may already be selected, and the language screen may not appear. Once your language is set, you can only change it through the KODAK PULSE Web site. After you create your free online account and activate your frame (see page 9), sign in to your account at www.kodakpulse.com, then click the Frame Settings tab.
Getting started 2 Touch your network. If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), see page 6. If your network is secure, when prompted, choose your Wi-Fi security type, then enter the security code for your network using the on-screen keyboard: NOTE: Security codes are case-sensitive. ■ Touch to switch between upper and lower case characters. ■ Touch to enter numbers and special characters. ■ When finished, touch OK.
Getting started If your wireless network is not shown Move your frame closer to the router, then touch Refresh. If your wireless network is still not shown, your network name (SSID) may not be broadcast. To enter it manually: 1 Touch Non-Broadcast. The on-screen keyboard appears. 2 Enter your SSID. If you do not know your SSID, ask the person who set up your network. NOTE: SSIDs are case-sensitive.
Getting started If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) After you choose your network, the WPS screen appears. Press the WPS button on your router to automatically connect to your wireless network. ■ If your network is secure, touch Specify security code, then enter the security code for your network. If you do not know your security code, ask the person who set up your network. ■ If a PIN is required for your network, touch Advanced PIN, then enter your PIN.
Getting started 3 Touch Network Setup Wizard. 4 Touch Start. NOTE: If someone else set up your frame, your screen may show fewer steps. Available wireless networks are listed. Advanced network setup To modify advanced network settings, including DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS address, and proxy information, see To open the network setup wizard later, page 6, then touch Advanced network setup. To clear all network settings, touch Remove from Network. www.kodak.
Getting started Is your frame already set up? No, I need to set up my frame. No problem, it’s simple! After connecting to your wireless network, all you need to do is activate your frame (see page 9) then add pictures (see page 10). Yes, someone else set up my frame, or I already activated my frame on my www.kodakpulse.com account. Good news: setup just became easier! After connecting to your network, you may be asked to verify your information.
Getting started Activating your frame The activation screen appears the first time you connect to your wireless network (see page 3). Activating your frame is the first step in being able to add pictures from your computer to your frame using a free Web-based application. In addition, you can set up your account so that you and your friends can email pictures to your frame. You can even add pictures to your frame from KODAK Gallery or from FACEBOOK Social Network accounts.
Getting started Adding pictures to your frame After you activate your frame (see page 9), use your free online account to add pictures stored on your computer to your frame. 1 On your computer, go to www.kodakpulse.com, then create an account or sign in to your existing account. If your frame has not been activated, do so now (see page 9). IMPORTANT: Your frame must be activated before you can add pictures from your computer. 2 Follow the instructions to choose pictures to add to your frame.
2 Viewing pictures Pictures play from the frame’s internal memory when no card or USB device is inserted. Pictures play from a memory card or USB device when one is inserted in the frame. NOTE: Your frame contains pre-loaded sample pictures, which play only when there are no other pictures loaded (from a memory card, USB device, or internal memory). Sample pictures cannot be deleted.
Viewing pictures Viewing pictures from a memory card or USB device Turn on the frame. Insert a memory card or connect a USB device with pictures. To insert a card, push it firmly into the slot until it stops. To remove a card, pull it out of the slot. Top slot*: SECURE DIGITAL (SD), SECURE DIGITAL High Capacity (SDHC) MULTIMEDIA Card (MMC) XD-Picture Card MEMORY STICK (MS), MS PRO Bottom slot: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo *IMPORTANT: Do not insert an MS Duo or MS PRO Duo card in the top slot.
Viewing pictures Supported USB devices include a flash drive, card reader, hard drive*, etc. USB devices and cables are sold separately. * External hard drives must be self-powered and formatted as FAT32. Your pictures start playing automatically. If you are currently viewing pictures from internal memory, remove then reinsert the memory card or USB device, or: a Touch the screen to display menu options. b Touch the friends button c Touch Play All . .
Viewing pictures Navigating through your pictures Touch the screen to display menu options. Touch < or >, or swipe your finger left or right across the screen to navigate through your pictures. Touch the play button screen. to start the slide show. To stop the slide show, touch the Touch the information button for picture information. Play Information Previous picture 14 Next picture www.kodak.
Viewing pictures Changing play speed and transition type Change how long each picture stays on the screen and the type of transition between pictures. 1. Touch the screen to display menu options, then touch the transition time button . 2. Select a transition type (see below). 3 seconds, wipe—pictures change every 3 seconds, with wipe transition. 10 seconds, fade (default)—pictures change every 10 seconds, with fade transition.
Viewing pictures Viewing pictures as a collage View a revolving five-picture slide show. Touch the screen to display menu options, then touch the collage button . Five pictures randomly appear on the screen and change every few seconds. To exit collage mode, touch a picture. The picture appears full screen. 16 www.kodak.
3 Doing more with your frame Using your online account After you create your free online account and activate your frame (see page 9), use the features on www.kodakpulse.
Doing more with your frame Receiving and viewing pictures from friends Receiving pictures from friends When your frame receives new pictures from a friend (see page 10), the pictures are added to your frame, and a message appears. Touch Play Now to view the new pictures as a slide show. When the slide show is finished, touch Play Again to see them again, or touch Done to quit. Touch Play Later to view the new pictures randomly in a slide show with the pictures already on your frame.
Doing more with your frame 2 Touch the name of the friend whose pictures you want to view. NOTE: A red dot appears next to friends who have recently added new pictures to your frame. Or, to view the pictures sent from all friends, touch Play All . To view the most recent pictures sent from all friends, touch Play Recent . NOTE: A red dot appears with Play Recent when new pictures have recently been added to your frame. The pictures are displayed as a slide show.
Doing more with your frame Deleting pictures You can delete pictures from your frame’s internal memory, or from an inserted memory card or USB device. IMPORTANT: To avoid deleting pictures from an inserted memory card or USB device, remove it before deleting pictures from your frame. 1 Navigate to the picture you want to delete, then touch the delete button . 2 Touch Delete Picture to confirm deletion. The selected picture is deleted. To exit without deleting, touch Cancel.
Doing more with your frame Copying pictures to internal memory Copy pictures from a memory card or USB device to your frame’s internal memory. NOTE: Copying to a memory card or USB device is not supported. 1 Insert a memory card or USB device (see page 12). The pictures start playing. 2 Touch the screen to display menu options, then touch the copy button . CAUTION: Removing a card or disconnecting a device while copying may damage your card, pictures, or device.
Doing more with your frame Maintaining your frame Cleaning your frame IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use water, cleaning solutions, or other adhesives on the frame or any of its parts. Gently wipe the frame and screen with the included cleaning cloth. For fingerprints on the frame, apply light pressure.
Doing more with your frame Checking your firmware Firmware is the software that runs on your frame. Your frame automatically prompts you when new firmware becomes available. Follow the on-screen instructions to install it. To check your firmware or to check for new updates at any time: 1 Follow the instructions under Checking your frame information, page 22. 2 Touch Check for frame updates to check for new firmware. If the New Update Available option is displayed, new firmware is available for download.
4 Troubleshooting and support For step-by-step product support, go to www.kodak.com/go/pulseframesupport, then select Step-by-Step Solutions & Repair. Getting help on your digital frame Help button Touch the Help button (available on most screens), to learn more about the features on the screen you are viewing. Wireless network connection problems If there is a problem with your wireless network connection, the Health Check button appears. Touch this button to run a connection test.
Troubleshooting and support Checking your network connection Health Check button To check the status of your network connection at any time, press the Health Check button on the back of your frame. Picture frame problems If... Try one or more of the following The frame does not turn on. ■ Make sure the power cable that was included with your frame is connected securely (see page 1). ■ Unplug the power cable for 5 seconds, then reconnect the cable.
Troubleshooting and support If... Try one or more of the following Nothing happens when a memory card or USB device is connected. ■ Insert a certified SD, SDHC, MMC, XD, or MS card, with images, into the upper designated card slot, then push to seat it (see page 12). ■ Insert a certified MS Duo or MS PRO Duo card, with images, into the lower designated card slot only, then push to seat it (see page 12). NOTE: Do not insert an MS Duo or MS PRO Duo card in the top slot. It may be difficult to remove.
5 Appendix Digital frame specifications For more specifications, go to www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport. KODAK PULSE Digital Frame Color display 7 in. (17.8 cm) 7 in. (17.8 cm) diagonal digital touch screen LCD, 800 x 600 pixels, 4:3 aspect Frame ratio, 5.6 x 4.2 in. (14.2 x 10.6 cm) active area 10 in. (26 cm) Frame 10.4 in. (26.4 cm) diagonal digital touch screen LCD, 800 x 600 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio, 8.3 x 6.2 in. (21.1 x 15.
Appendix KODAK PULSE Digital Frame Other features Picture formats JPEG, EXIF 2.2 Memory cards (see page 12) Top card slot: SD, SDHC, MMC, XD, MS, MS PRO Bottom card slot: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo Temperature Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) Storage: -25 to 160° F (-32 to 71° C) 7 in. (17.8 cm) Frame Size 7.5 x 6.1 x 1 in. (19.1 x 15.6 x 2.5 cm) Weight 1 lb (490 g) with AC adapter 10 in. (26 cm) Frame Size 10.6 x 9 x 1 in. (27 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm) Weight 2.
Appendix collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/go/accessories. ■ ■ Use only the AC adapter that was packaged with your frame. Use of other AC adapters may damage the frame and void your warranties. Do not place frame near open flame sources such as lighted candles or heaters.
Appendix Additional care and maintenance ■ Do not allow chemicals, such as lotions, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information. ■ For digital frame disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance at www.eiae.org or visit www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport.
Appendix Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments, failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty.
Appendix Outside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.
Appendix FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Appendix European Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This digital picture frame (KODAK PULSE Digital Frame) transmits in 10 dBm. In France, the power level is limited to 10 dBm in outdoor environments, per regulations. When in France, use the wireless functions of this device indoors only. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.
Appendix Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 Notice When this digital frame is connected to a wireless network, it is possible to view images and other content directly from the Internet. Eastman Kodak Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates do not control and are not responsible for any content displayed or viewed. www.kodak.
1 Index A AC adapter connecting, 1 safety information, 28 specifications, 27 account name, checking on frame, 22 activation code, 9, 25 frame, 9, 25 adding pictures to frame, 10 admin name, checking on frame, 22 B button collage, ii, 16 copy, ii, 21 delete, ii, 20 fix it, 24 friends, ii, 18 health check (back panel), i, 6, 22, 25 health check (icon), ii, 24 help, 24 information, ii play, ii power, i, 2 previous/next, ii transition time, ii C card, memory slots, i, 12 36 supported types, 12, 28 viewing pic
Index button (icon), ii, 24 help button, 24 on screen, 24 support URLs, 26 with frame problems, 25 with wireless network connection, 24 I information button, ii, 14 getting more on frame, 24 getting more on Web, 26 picture, 14 internal memory capacity, 27 copying to, 21 viewing pictures from, 11 K keyboard, on-screen, 4 L language, setting, 3 M MAC address, checking, 22 maintenance/care, 22, 30 memory card slots, i, 12 supported types, 12, 28 viewing pictures from, 12 www.kodak.
Index problems, 25 supply, specifications, 27 previous/next button, ii, 14 problem with frame, 25 with wireless network connection, 24 R recycling, disposal, 30 regulatory compliance, 32 S safety information, 28 screen cleaning, 22 icons/buttons, ii serial number, checking, 22 slide show changing transition speed/type, 15 exiting sample pictures, 25 starting and stopping, 14 specifications, frame, 27 speed, changing transition time, 15 storage capacity, internal memory, 27 T transition time button, ii, 15
