Kodak EasyShare digital photo frame Extended user guide P520/P720/P820 www.kodak.com For help with your frame, www.kodak.
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Product features Front View 1 2 3 Kodak EasyShare P520 digital frame 1 LCD screen 2 Quick Touch Border (right side, tap only) 3 Quick Touch Border (bottom, tap/slide) To use the Quick Touch Borders, see page 3. 1 2 3 Kodak EasyShare P720/P820 digital frames www.kodak.
Back/Side View 4 1 1 8 5 4 5 6 6 7 2 8 7 2 3 9 P520/P720 digital frames 3 P820 digital frame 1 On/Off button 5 Reset button 2 Stand attachment slot 6 Wall mounting holes, 3 (see page 7) 3 Frame stand (see page 1) 7 USB connector (to camera/USB device) 4 Memory card slot - SD, MS, xD, MMC 8 Memory card slot - SD/SDHC 9 9 Power connector ii www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ......................................................................................1 Setting up your frame.................................................................................... 1 Turning your frame on and off ....................................................................... 2 Using your frame’s Quick Touch Borders ........................................................ 3 Setting your language ....................................................
Table of contents Learning more about your frame.................................................................. 25 4 Troubleshooting and support ..............................................................26 Picture frame problems ............................................................................... 26 Screen messages......................................................................................... 28 5 Appendix .......................................................................
1 Getting started Welcome to your Kodak EasyShare digital frame. Viewing your pictures couldn’t be simpler! Setting up your frame Attaching the frame stand Tab Slot Your frame displays pictures in landscape orientation, see page 7. www.kodak.com/go/support Make sure the tab is secure in the slot. orientation.
Getting started Attaching the power cable CAUTION: Do not use this power cable with other devices, including digital cameras. 1 2 Your power cable may look different from the one pictured. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet. Turning your frame on and off 2 ■ Turn on. Turn off (put in standby mode).—Press and hold the power button (for about 2 seconds), then release. ■ Power off—Unplug the power cable. www.kodak.
Getting started Using your frame’s Quick Touch Borders Tap next to buttons, cannot slide here Touch tips Tap and slide on the Quick Touch Borders* only. Tap a border to display the icons. Tap (Close) to dismiss them. Tap next to or below a button to select it. Slide to highlight menus, pictures, videos, options.** Tap OK to select them. Don’t hover, borders can be sensitive; unexpected selections may result.
Getting started Setting your language The language screen appears the first time you turn on your frame. ■ Slide or tap below slider arrows to find your language, then tap OK. To change the language at a later time: 2 ■ Tap (Home) → (Settings) → Language. The language screen appears. Slide to find your language, then tap Save. 1 Enjoying your pictures immediately! NOTE: If the software installation screen appears, dismiss it and start playing a slide show immediately.
Getting started Inserting a memory card MultiMedia Card SD/SDHC Memory Stick xD SD/SDHC P520/P720 digital frame ■ P820 digital frame To insert a card in: – top card slot, push the card firmly into the slot until it clicks into place. – side card slot, push the card firmly into the slot until it stops. ■ To remove a card from: – top card slot, push in the card to release it. – side card slot, pull out the card. IMPORTANT: Do not insert a micro or mini memory card without an adapter. www.kodak.
Getting started Connecting a digital camera or other USB device USB devices: camera, flash drive, card reader, etc. (sold separately) P520/P720 digital frame USB cable included with your USB device P820 digital frame 6 www.kodak.
Getting started Changing your frame orientation Your frame is set up to display pictures in landscape orientation. You can turn the stand to change it to portrait but you must also change the setting. Change the stand position: ■ Remove the stand, turn it 90 °, and replace as shown (see page 1). Change the setting: 1 Tap (Home) → (Settings). 2 Slide to highlight (Viewing options), then tap OK. 3 Slide to highlight Frame orientation, then tap OK. 4 Slide to highlight Portrait, then tap OK.
2 Viewing pictures Accessing your pictures Tap Home to access pictures from your memory card and all connected devices (see page 6). Use the touch borders to make your selections (see page 3). 1 Tap (Home). All connected sources and the Settings icon are displayed. 2 Slide to highlight a picture source, then: ■ Tap (Slide show) to start a slide show. OR Tap OK to view thumbnails. Picture sources and settings icons: ■ Memory card—appears when you insert a card (page 5).
Viewing pictures Running a slide show There are three ways to start a slide show on your frame: ■ Insert a memory card or USB device, then turn on your frame. ■ Turn on the frame, then insert a card or connect a USB device—a new slide show starts automatically, replacing a currently running slide show or single view picture. ■ Select a picture in thumbnails view or select a picture source on the Home screen, then tap (Slide show).
Viewing pictures Viewing a single picture ■ To view a single, full-screen picture, highlight it in thumbnails view, then tap OK. ■ To turn off the buttons and other screen text, tap ■ To magnify a picture up to 8X, tap (Close). (Actions), tap (Zoom), then tap the plus (+) button. To view other parts of the picture, tap the arrows. To return to 1X size, tap the minus (-) button. NOTE: Depending on picture size, full magnification may be less than 8X.
Viewing pictures -Date, newest to oldest 4 Tap Save. Copying pictures Copy pictures from your current viewing location to another connected device. For example, insert a USB flash drive (see page 6) and insert a card (see page 5) in your frame, then copy pictures from the flash drive to the card. To copy pictures from your computer, see page 13. CAUTION: Removing a card or disconnecting a device while copying may damage your card, pictures, or device.
Viewing pictures damage your card, pictures, or device. 1 Highlight a picture to delete: In thumbnails view, slide or tap below the slider arrows to find a picture; or, display a picture in single view (see page 10). To select multiple pictures, see page 12. 2 Tap 3 Tap Tap Delete (Actions). (Delete), then tap Yes to confirm. The picture is deleted. 4 Tap (Close) to close the menu.
Viewing pictures Copying from your computer Use Kodak EasyShare digital display software to drag and drop pictures easily from your computer to a removable device (memory card or other USB device, like a flash drive or camera). Then insert the device into your frame and play a slide show right away. 1 Install the software that came with your frame (see page 23). 2 Insert a removable device into your computer or connected card reader.
Viewing pictures 6 In the Viewer pane, select the pictures you want to copy, then drag and drop them to the copy location (memory card or USB device) in the Drag and Drop Zone. The pictures are copied to the memory card or USB device. 7 Remove the card or USB device from your computer. Insert the card into your frame’s card slot (see page 5), or connect the USB device (see page 6). A slide show begins. NOTE: To maintain the slide show order during playback, see page 10 and select Filename, A to Z.
Viewing pictures 4 Click My Collection, then select the pictures in the Viewer pane. Drag and drop them into the Picture tray. 5 In the menu bar, select File → Copy to. 6 Browse to the location to which you are copying. The memory card, card reader, and USB device appear as removable drives. 7 Select Best For Picture Frame to resize the pictures you are copying. Full resolution is unnecessary and quickly fills up the frame’s memory. 8 Click Copy.
3 Doing more P520—Changing frame and slide show settings For P520 frames, use the Settings menu to customize your frame and your slide show options. 1 Tap (Home), then (Settings). 2 Slide, or tap below the slider arrows, to highlight a setting, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Tap OK to accept your selections. 4 Tap (Back) to exit.
Doing more Setting Options Set up viewing options Sort—change the arrangement, or sort order, of your pictures in a slide show by date or alphabetically by filename (page 10). Slide duration—specify how long each picture is displayed in a slide show, from 3 seconds to 1 hour. (The default is 5 seconds.) Transitions—specify the transition style between pictures in a slide show. See screen for options. The default is Random.
Doing more P720/P820—Changing frame and slide show settings For P720 and P820 frames, use the Settings menu to customize your frame. Use Slide Show Options to customize how you view your slide shows. Settings menus 1 Tap (Home), then (Settings). 2 Slide or tap below the slider arrows to highlight a setting, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Tap Save to accept your selections. 4 Tap Setting (Back) to exit.
Doing more Setting Options Set up viewing options Slide duration—specify how long each picture is displayed in a slide show, from 3 seconds to 1 hour. (The default is 5 seconds.) Transitions—specify the transition style between pictures in a slide show. See screen for options. The default is Random. Shuffle—play the images in random order. Turn On or Off (default). Brightness—Slide to adjust the screen brightness according to your lighting conditions.
Doing more Slide Show Options 1 From thumbnails view or a full screen single view, tap (Slide show options). 2 Slide, or tap below the slider arrows, to highlight a setting, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Tap OK to accept your selections. 4 Tap (Back) to exit. Setting Options Sort Change the arrangement, or sort order, of your pictures in a slide show by date or alphabetically by filename (page 10).
Doing more Setting the clock and timer Manually setting the clock 1 Tap (Home), then (Settings). 2 Highlight Clock and timer, then tap OK. 3 Highlight Set time, then tap OK. 4 Slide to set the hour. Tap the right arrow to highlight the next setting (minutes), then slide to adjust it. 5 Tap OK or Save to accept your changes. Setting automatic on/off Set your frame to turn on and off at a specified time every day. NOTE: Set the clock before enabling auto on/off. 1 Tap (Home), then (Settings).
Doing more Upgrading your firmware Firmware is the software that runs on your frame. To check for the latest version, visit www.kodak.com/go/digitalframedownloads. Download the firmware to your computer, then upgrade your frame: 1 On your computer, go to www.kodak.com/go/digitalframedownloads. 2 Follow the screen directions to download the frame firmware to your computer. 3 Copy the IMG file to the root directory of a memory card or USB flash drive, then insert into the frame.
Doing more Installing the software Follow these directions to install the software that was packaged with your frame. The CD contains two applications that work well independently, but also work together for the best experience with your frame: CD packaged with your frame ■ Kodak EasyShare digital display software — manage your frame, organize your pictures and videos, and copy between your frame and computer (see page 13). ■ Kodak EasyShare software and share your pictures.
Doing more Customizing your frame Customize your frame with decorative mattes and/or faceplates (included with some frame models). Additional faceplates are available for purchase. When you are not using the matte, reapply it to the liner and store in a plastic bag to keep the adhesive backing clean. Frame Matte Faceplate Use a medium Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the clips on the back of the faceplate, if necessary.
Doing more Learning more about your frame www.kodak.com/go/digitalframes Frame accessories, including decorative faceplates and custom mattes www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport Interactive troubleshooting and repairs Interactive tutorials FAQs Downloads Product registration www.kodak.
4 Troubleshooting and support For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Picture frame problems If... Try one or more of the following Frame does not turn on. ■ Make sure the power cable that was included with your frame is connected securely (see page 2). ■ Unplug the power cable from the frame. Wait 5 seconds, then reconnect the cable. ■ Press and hold the power button (for about 2 seconds), then release.
Troubleshooting and support If... Try one or more of the following Frame freezes up. ■ Unplug the power cable from the frame. Wait 5 seconds, then reconnect the cable. Press and hold the power button (for about 2 seconds), then release. ■ Use a paper clip or other slim object to press the recessed reset button on the back of the frame (see page ii). You set automatic ■ Make sure you Enabled the on/off setting after you set the times, then press OK (not Back). See page 21.
Troubleshooting and support Screen messages Screen message Try one or more of the following Create file failed. The device (memory card, USB drive, camera, etc.) you are trying to copy to is protected. ■ See your device documentation to remove write protection. ■ Insert or connect a different device. Write failed. Select another location. The frame was unable to copy the picture. ■ Insert a different card or device (page 6). Unable to create file.
Troubleshooting and support Screen message Try one or more of the following Error attempting to open file or directory. ■ Unplug the power cable from the frame. Wait 5 Error duplicate filename. Error occurred while closing a file. seconds, then reconnect the cable. Press and hold the power button (for about 2 seconds), then release. If the problem persists, contact customer support help, at www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport. Error invalid filename Error reading from file. Error writing from file.
5 Appendix Digital frame specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport. Kodak EasyShare P520, P720, P820 digital frames Color display P520 12.7 cm (5 in.) diagonal analog LCD, 320 x 234 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio, 103 x 75 mm (4.0 x 2.9 in.) viewable area P720 17.8 cm (7 in.) diagonal analog LCD, 480 x 234 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio, 154 x 87 mm (6.1 x 3.4 in.) viewable area P820 20.3 cm (8 in.
Appendix Important safety instructions CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.
Appendix Limited warranty Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair. Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased.
Appendix merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause.
Appendix FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare P520/P720/P820 digital frame This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix CE 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. Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Appendix China RoHS Licensing Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard dri
1 Index A about, frame, 17, 19 accessories, 24, 25 automatic on/off, 17, 19, 21 C cables power, 2 USB, connecting, 6 camera, connecting, 6 card, memory copying with, 13 inserting/removing, 5 slot locations, ii changing picture locations, 8 cleaning frame, 24, 31 clock and timer, setting, 17, 19, 21, 27 copying from computer, 13 from EasyShare software, 14 on frame, 11 D deleting pictures, 11 displaying slide show, 9 disposal, recycling, 31 E EasyShare digital display software copying pictures, 13 installin
Index I installing software, 23 internal memory, not available, 30 L landscape, set orientation, 7, 17, 19 language setting, 17, 19 setting first time, 4 loading software, 23 M magnify picture, 10 maintaining frame, 24 matte, 24 memory card.
Index settings P520 frames, 16—17 P720/P820 frames, 18—20 setup, picture frame, 1 single picture display, 10 slide show duration, setting, 17, 19 P520 options, 17 P720/P820 options, 20 running, 9 transitions, setting, 17, 19 software installing, 23 upgrading, 31 sorting by date/filename, 10 source, picture location, 8 specifications, frame, 30 stand, attaching, 1 support troubleshooting, 26 Web links, 25 U upgrading firmware, 16, 18, 22 firrmware, 31 software, 31 USB device, connecting, 6 V viewing full s
