Sony DPF-A710/A700 Handbook

Sony DPF-A710/A700 Handbook

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Digital Photo
Frame
DPF-D1020/D1010
DPF-D820/D810
DPF-D720/D710/D700
DPF-A710/A700
Digital Photo Frame Handbook
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-259-442-12 (2)
Before operation
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Using with a computer
Error messages
Troubleshooting
Additional information
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  • Page 1: Digital Photo Frame

    Digital Photo Frame DPF-D1020/D1010 DPF-D820/D810 DPF-D720/D710/D700 DPF-A710/A700 Digital Photo Frame Handbook © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-259-442-12 (2) Before operation Basic operations Advanced operations Using with a computer Error messages Troubleshooting Additional information...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Enlarging/reducing an image ...35 Rotating an image ...35 Changing the settings of the auto power on/off function ...36 Changing the settings ...38 Setting procedure ...38 Items to set ...40 Displaying an image stored in a USB memory device (except for DPF-A710/A700) ...42...
  • Page 3 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”...
  • Page 4: Before Operation

    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.
  • Page 5: Features

    Features x Various display functions You can enjoy various viewing modes, such as the Slideshow display, Clock and Calendar display, Single view mode, and Index image display. (page 14) x Various Slideshow styles The displayed image can be switched automatically as though you are turning the pages of an album yourself.
  • Page 6 x Exporting images You can export images in the internal memory to your memory card. (page 30) * 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 Playback of video files/playback of background music (BGM) with photos (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only)
  • Page 7: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts x Digital photo frame DPF-A710/A700 Front Rear VIEW MODE button (page 14) USB mini B connector (page 43) Memory card slot (page 13) Holes for hanging unit on the wall Remote sensor (DPF-A710 only) LCD screen Sony logo...
  • Page 8 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/D820/D720 only) LCD screen Remote sensor (except for DPF-D700) Sony logo (page 11) BACK button ENTER button Direction (v/V) buttons Direction (B/b) buttons MENU button...
  • Page 9: Remote Control (Except For Dpf-A700/D700)

    x Remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button CLOCK ( ) button MENU button BACK button MARKING ( ) button (except for DPF-A710) SORT button (except for DPF-A710) SELECT DEVICE button About descriptions in this manual The operations described in this manual are based on those with the buttons on the photo frame. When an operation is performed differently, for example, with the remote control and the buttons on the photo frame, it will be explained in a tip.
  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Preparing the remote control (except for DPF- A700/D700) 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. Protective sheet Using the remote control Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo frame.
  • Page 11: Turning The Photo Frame On

    Turning on the power Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame to turn on the power. The standby indicator turns to green from red. The Sony logo on the front panel lights up. Using the remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) You can turn on/off the photo frame with the 1 (on/standby) button on the remote control.
  • Page 12: Setting The Current Time

    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. 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.
  • Page 13: Inserting A Memory Card

    Press v/V to select [First day of the week] and press ENTER. Press v/V to select [Sunday] or [Monday] and press ENTER. Select the time display. Press v/V to select [12hr/24hr display] and press ENTER. Press v/V to select [12 hours] or [24 hours] and press ENTER.
  • Page 14: Changing The Display

    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. For details on compatible memory cards, see “About memory cards” (page 52). For supported file formats, see the Operating Instructions.
  • Page 15 Single image display (page 18) Index (page 19) 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. Select a style with B/b/v/V and press ENTER.
  • Page 16: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow display Display Style Slideshow Single view Multi image view Clock view Calendar view Time Machine (except for DPF- A710/A700) Random view Tips • You can set the interval, effect, listing order, or color effect when you select the Slideshow display. See “Changing the settings of the slideshow”...
  • Page 17: Clock And Calendar Display

    Clock and Calendar display Clock1 Clock2 Clock6 Clock7 Clock11* Calendar1 Calendar2 Lunar Calendar* Arabic Calendar* (when you select (when you select [Simplified [Arabic] in Chinese] in [Language [Language Setting]) Setting]) * : except for DPF-A700/A710 Note You can select only the (Settings) tab when the Clock and Calendar are displayed.
  • Page 18: Single View Mode (Single Image Display)

    Single view mode (single image display) Display Style Entire image Fit to screen Entire image (with Exif) Fit to screen (with Exif) Description Displays an entire image in the screen. You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b. Displays an image over the whole screen.
  • Page 19: Index Image Display

    Index image display Display Style Index Index 1 Index 2 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. The display changes to the Single view mode.
  • Page 20 About the information displayed on the LCD screen The following information is displayed. Display type (In the Single view mode) – Entire image – Fit to screen – Entire image (with Exif) – Fit to screen (with Exif) Ordinal number of the displayed image/Total number of images Input media indication for the displayed image is shown as follows:.
  • Page 21: Playing A Video File (Dpf-D1020/ D820/D720 Only)

    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. Press SINGLE. Press B/b to select the desired style and press ENTER. Press B/b to advance/reverse the files to select a video file you want to play.
  • Page 22: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Enjoying a slideshow Press VIEW MODE repeatedly to select (Slideshow) in the display selection area. (Slideshow) Display selection area Style selection area Using the remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) Press (SLIDE-SHOW). Press B/b/v/V to select the desired style and press ENTER. Tips •...
  • Page 23 • 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 Slideshow Interval* Settings Photo Interval* Video Duration* 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.
  • Page 24 Item Setting Slideshow Display Mode Settings *: Factory default settings Description 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).
  • Page 25: Playing A Slideshow With Background Music (Dpf-D1020/D820/D720 Only)

    Playing a slideshow with background music (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only) Importing a music file 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].
  • Page 26: Playing Background Music With A Slideshow

    Playing background music with a slideshow Proceed as follows when you play the music file imported to internal memory as BGM with a slideshow using photos. Press MENU, select the (Settings) tab with B/b, then press v/V to select [Slideshow BGM Settings].
  • Page 27: Refresh Mode (Dpf-D1020/D820/ D720 Only)

    4000 images for the DPF-D1020/ D820/D720, 200 images for the DPF-D1010/D710/ D700, 150 images for DPF-D810, and 250 images for DPF-A710/A700. can be saved in the internal memory. When set to [Original], the number of images that can be saved may vary, depending on the original image file size.
  • Page 28 Single view mode (Single image display) Slideshow display Index image display Press v/V to select [Import this image], [Import multiple images] or [Import all images] and press ENTER. If you select [Import this image], the image currently displayed is imported to the internal memory.
  • Page 29: Specifying The Playback Device

    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: –...
  • Page 30: Exporting An Image From The Internal Memory To A Memory Card

    Exporting an image from the internal memory to a memory card You can export the images in the internal memory to a memory card. Press MENU when an image stored on the internal memory is displayed on the screen. Press B/b to select the tab.
  • Page 31: Deleting An Image

    Press v/V to select [Yes] and press ENTER. The image is exported. Press ENTER when the confirmation screen is displayed. The image is copied to the specified memory card. Note Avoid doing the following while an image is being exported. Doing so may damage the photo frame, memory card, or data: –...
  • Page 32: Registering A Mark (Except For Dpf- A710/A700)

    Press MENU. The delete confirmation screen is displayed. Press v/V to select [Yes] and press ENTER. The image is deleted. 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: –...
  • Page 33 Not during a sort: Lists all images in the device that contains the image currently displayed. Refer to “Sorting images (Filtering) (except for DPF-A710/A700)” (page 34). Press MENU. The confirmation screen appears. Press v/V to select [Yes] and press ENTER.
  • Page 34: Sorting Images (Filtering) (Except For Dpf-A710/A700)

    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. Press MENU when an image is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 35: Adjusting Image Size And Orientation

    Adjusting image size and orientation Enlarging/reducing an image You can enlarge or reduce an image in Single view mode. Press MENU in Single view mode. Press B/b to select the tab. Press v/V to select [Zoom] and press ENTER. Press v/V to select the enlargement factor and press ENTER.
  • Page 36: Changing The Settings Of The Auto Power On/Off Function

    The [Auto Power ON/OFF] screen is displayed. Press v/V to select [Setup method] and press ENTER. Press v/V to select [Simple], [Advanced] (except for DPF-A710/A700) or [Auto off] and press ENTER. [Simple]: Sets the auto power on/off function in one minute increments.
  • Page 37 on. You can specify two or four hours as an elapsed time. Press v/V to select [Time Setting] and press ENTER. [Simple] Select an item for which you want to set the time. Press /V to select [Power-ON timer] or [Power-OFF timer] and press ENTER.
  • Page 38: 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 Press MENU.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40: Items To Set

    Items to set Item Setting Slideshow See “Enjoying a slideshow” (page 22). Settings Slideshow See “Playing a slideshow with background music (DPF-D1020/D820/D720 only)” (page 25). BGM Settings (DPF-D1020/ D820/D720 only) Auto Power Simple ON/OFF Advanced* Auto off Date/time Sets the date, time, First day of the week, etc. (page 12) Settings General Listing Order...
  • Page 41 Saves images to the internal memory without compressing them. There is no deterioration, but you can save fewer images. ON*/OFF: You can set whether the photo frame’s Sony logo lights or not. Displays the version of the firmware of the photo frame. Memory...
  • Page 42: Displaying An Image Stored In A Usb Memory Device (Except For Dpf-A710/A700)

    Doing so may damage the data stored in the USB memory. Sony assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data. • The photo frame cannot use USB memory data that has been encrypted or compressed using, for instance, fingerprint authentication or a password.
  • Page 43: Using With A Computer

    • The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable when connected to a computer or Sony digital photo printer. When other devices are connected to the photo frame, these devices may not recognize the internal memory of the photo frame.
  • Page 44: Disconnecting Your Computer

    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. Double-click to open this “sony” folder. Open the folder that contains the...
  • Page 45: Error Messages

    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 No Memory Stick. / No SD Memory Card.
  • Page 46 Error message Memory card format not supported. • For a memory card, use your digital camera or other device Cannot open the image. Meaning/Solutions 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.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    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 The power is not •...
  • Page 48 Symptom Check item Some images are • Are the images displayed in not displayed. the index view? • Does the mark displayed below appear in the index view? • Were the images created with an application on a computer? • Does the mark displayed below appear in the index view? •...
  • Page 49 Symptom Check item The file name is • Did you rename the file with not displayed a computer or other device? properly. Playing a video file Symptom Check item A video file is not • Does the mark displayed played. below appear in the index or single view display? Fast forward/...
  • Page 50: Photo Frame

    Symptom Check item Cannot save an • Did you save images from a image. computer to the internal memory without making a folder in the internal memory? Cannot delete an • Is the memory card write- image. protected? • Is the write-protect switch of the memory card in the [LOCK] position? •...
  • Page 51 Remote control (except for DPF-A700/D700) Symptom Check item Nothing happens • Is the battery inserted in the even if you operate remote control properly? the remote control. • Is there a protective sheet inserted? Cause/Solutions c Replace the battery. (page 10) c Insert a battery.
  • Page 52: Additional Information

    The photo frame supports FAT32. The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable with a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 32 GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all the “Memory Stick” media.
  • Page 53: Sd Memory Card

    SD memory card The SD memory card slot of the photo frame allows you to use the following: • SD memory card • miniSD card, microSD card (An adaptor is necessary.) • SDHC memory card • miniSDHC card, microSDHC card (An adaptor is necessary.) •...
  • Page 54: Index

    Index Access lamp 7, 8, 13 Associated file 20 Auto Power ON/OFF 36, 40 Advanced 36, 40 Auto off 36, 40 Simple 36, 40 Changing the settings 38 Clock and Calendar display Connecting Computer 43 External device 42 USB memory device 42 Date/time settings 12, 40 Deleting an image 31 Enlarge and reducing an...
  • Page 55 Sony Corporation...

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