MY LIFE 8" Digital Picture Show Digital pictures—plus music and videos Merrimack, New Hampshire USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • www.Brookstone.com 630855 630855_INS_MyLife 8"DigitalFrame_Size: 5.5”Wx8.
One (1) Year Limited Warranty Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Accessories …………………………………………… 2-3 ………………………………………………………… Location of Parts and Controls ……………………………………… 4 …………………………………………………… 5 ……………………………………………………… 6 Frame Operation Frame Features 3 Optimizing Photo Storage Capacity …………………………………… Installing Software on your Computer ………………………………… 7 7 Software Control Locations …………………………………………… 8 HOW TO Clock and Settings ……………………………………… 9-10 HOW TO Photos ………………………………………………… 11
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before use and keep these for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING 1. Close supervision is necessary when this unit is used by or near children. 2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual. 3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening. 5. P rotect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the unit. 6. D o not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
Location of Parts and Controls 1. 12. Speaker (2) Power 2. Power Save Light Sensor 13. Menu 3. Volume Down 14. Select 4. Volume Up 15. Exit 5. Card Reader Slot 16. Quick Access Slide Show 6. Flash Drive 17. Quick Access Video USB In 18. Quick Access Music 8. DC In 19. 9. Reset 20. Copy 7. Up, 10. Power On LED 21. Delete 11. Stand 22.
Frame operation troubleshooting guide (continued) Attaching the stand problem possible cause action Music is not playing with my Slide Show. Slide Show Music is not on. Turn Slide Show Music on (see page 23). There are no music files on the internal memory, media card, or flash drive. Make sure there are music files on the internal memory, media card, or flash drive. Media card or flash drive is inserted into the frame.
troubleshooting guide (continued) Frame Features problem possible cause action Photo Smooth The frame drive is not mounting on my computer. Frame may not be powered on. Make sure frame is powered on. USB cable connections may be loose. Make sure USB cable connections are secure. The PHOTO SMOOTH feature modifies faces within your photos with a smoothing airbrush effect. Feature only works in Slide Show mode (normal transition).
Optimizing photo storage capacity troubleshooting guide (continued) When the photos are downloaded to the frame with either a memory card or a flash drive, photos are automatically optimized for the frame’s screen resolution. problem possible cause action When selecting a photo from THUMBNAIL to show in FULL SCREEN, "File not supported" or "Photo Error" appears on screen. Photo data cannot be viewed in this mode. Photos not viewable in this mode may be removed by user.
Software control locations troubleshooting guide problem possible cause action Frame does not power on. The adapter is not inserted correctly. Ensure adapter is connected correctly. Power outlet does not have power. Relocate to a power outlet that has power. Memory card is not inserted correctly. All cards are inserted with the label-side up. Using a Memory Stick® Duo adapter. Remove and reinsert card and adapter to ensure proper contact in card reader. Card is below 64MB.
How To… it’s easy! CLOCK & SETTINGS Specifications Key Features: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8" TFT LCD Screen, 512MB Internal Memory, USB Mass Storage, 800 x 600 Screen Resolution I want to… Do this… Set the Time and Date. 1. Press EXIT until you get to the Home Screen. Compatible Memory Cards*: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Prompts (continued) CLOCK & SETTINGS (continued) IF you see… it means… I want to… Do this… The frame’s internal memory is full. Files cannot be copied to the frame until some files are deleted. Activate the Power Save feature. 1. When in Clock mode press MENU. 2. Press 3. to go to the “Power Save” menu selection. Press or to highlight choice. 4. Press SELECT to save choice. Selection will appear in blue at the top of the list. 5.
Photos Screen Prompts I want to… Do this… View my photos in Full Screen. 1. Press EXIT until you get to the Home Screen. 2. Press 3. Press SELECT. Unit will be in Thumbnail mode. or Screen Prompts are messages you may see on the frame’s screen. The following are examples of what you might see, with a brief explanation. to highlight PHOTOS. 4. Search for photo and highlight selection by pressing , , or . 5. With chosen photo highlighted, press SELECT.
Music (continued) Photos (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… Delete songs from the frame (ADVANCED continued). DELETE ALL SONGS ADVANCED Copy my photos onto the frame from my memory card or flash drive (continued). 3. Press SELECT. 1. Remove the memory card or flash drive from the frame. or to highlight MUSIC. 5. Press to go to the “Copy” menu selection. 2. Press 3. Press SELECT. 6. Press or to highlight “Select to Copy” and then press SELECT. 4. Press MENU. 7.
Photos (continued) Music (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… Copy my photos onto the frame using my computer. (See page 8 for MediaImpression™ controls locations.) 1. Ensure MediaImpression™ software (included) is installed on your computer. See page 7 for installation instructions. ADVANCED Delete songs from the frame. DELETE SELECTED SONGS 2.
Music (continued) Photos (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… Select music playback. 1. When in Music List mode, press MENU. 2. “Playback” menu selection will appear. Select Slide Show time. 1. When in either Full Screen or Thumbnail mode, press MENU. 3. Press or to highlight choice. 4. Press SELECT to save choice. Selection will appear in blue at the top of the list. 5. Arrange my songs in a specific order. QUICK ACCESS Delete songs from the frame.
Photos (continued) Music (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… Activate Photo Smooth Feature. 1. When in either Full Screen or Thumbnail mode, press MENU. Copy my music onto the frame from my memory card or flash drive (ADVANCED continued). COPY ALL SONGS 2. Press to go to the “Photo Smooth” menu selection. 3. or Press to highlight “On”. 4. Press SELECT to save choice. Selection will appear in blue at the top of the list. 5. Activate Dynamic Lighting Feature.
Music (continued) Photos (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… ADVANCED Copy my music onto the frame from my memory card or flash drive. COPY SELECTED SONGS QUICK ACCESS Delete photos from the frame. DELETE SINGLE PHOTO 1. Insert your memory card or flash drive into the frame. 2. Press 3. 4. 5. Press or to highlight MUSIC. 1. Remove your memory card or flash drive from the frame. or 2. Press Press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT. Press MENU. 4.
Photos (continued) Music (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… ADVANCED Delete photos from the frame. DELETE SELECTED PHOTOS QUICK ACCESS Copy my music onto the frame from my memory card or flash drive. COPY SINGLE SONG 1. Remove your memory card or flash drive from the frame. or 2. Press 3. Press SELECT. 4. Press MENU. to highlight PHOTOS. 5. Press to go to the “Delete” menu selection and then press SELECT. 6. Press or to highlight “Select to Delete.” 7.
Music Photos (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… Play Music. Press . If you are in a menu selection screen, press EXIT then . Delete photos from the frame using my computer. Stop Music. While music is playing, press to stop music, or EXIT to go to the music list. 1. Insert one end of a USB cable (not included) into the USB In port on the unit and the other end of the cable into your computer’s USB port.
Video Video (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… Play Videos. Press . If you are in a menu selection screen, press EXIT and then . Delete videos from the frame (ADVANCED continued). DELETE ALL VIDEOS Stop Video. View my videos in Full Screen. While video is playing, press to stop the video, or press EXIT to go to the Thumbnail screen. 1. Press EXIT until you get to the Home Screen. 1. Remove the memory card or flash drive from the frame. 2. Press or 3. Press SELECT. 4.
Video (continued) Video (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… ADVANCED Delete videos from the frame. DELETE SELECTED VIDEOS ADVANCED Copy my videos onto the frame from my memory card or flash drive (continued). COPY SELECTED VIDEOS 1. Remove the memory card or flash drive from the frame. 2. Press or 3. Press SELECT. 4. Press MENU. 5. Press to highlight VIDEOS. to go to the “Delete” menu selection. 6. Press or to highlight “Select to Delete” and then press SELECT. 1.
Video (continued) Video (continued) I want to… Do this… I want to… Do this… ADVANCED Copy my videos onto the frame from my memory card or flash drive (continued). COPY ALL VIDEOS Arrange my videos in a specific order. 1. The frame automatically arranges videos by file name numerically, then alphabetically. 1. Insert your memory card or flash drive into the frame. 2. Press 3. Press SELECT. or 2. For example, a video with the file name “01.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
