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Digital Photo
Frame
DPF-D830/D830L
Digital Photo Frame Handbook
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-265-301-12 (1)
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-D830/D830L Digital Photo Frame Handbook © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-265-301-12 (1) Before operation Basic operations Advanced operations Using with a computer Error messages Troubleshooting Additional information...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways ...4 Features ...5 Identifying the parts ...7 x Digital photo frame ... 7 x Remote control ... 8 Basic operations Preparing the remote control ...9 Turning the photo frame on ...10 Setting the current time ...11 Inserting a memory card ...12 Changing the display ...14...
  • Page 3 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs ...46 Additional information About memory cards ...51 “Memory Stick” ...51 SD memory card ...52 Notes on using a memory card ...52 Index ...53 On the illustrations and screen shots used in this manual The illustrations and screen shots used in this manual may not be identical to those actually used or displayed.
  • 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 29) * 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 You can enjoy viewing a video file shot with...
  • Page 7: Identifying The Parts

    1 (on/standby) button/Standby Indicator Memory card slot (page 12) EXT INTERFACE (USB A) connector USB mini B connector (page 42) LCD screen Remote sensor Sony logo (page 10) RESET switch MENU button (Enter) buttons BACK button Access lamp I/O cover...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    x Remote control SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button CLOCK ( ) button MENU button BACK button MARKING ( ) button SORT button 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 9: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Preparing the remote control 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 10: 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 You can turn on/off the photo frame with the 1 (on/standby) button on the remote control.
  • Page 11: Setting The Current Time

    Operations in an initial state When the photo frame is turned on, 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 12: 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 13 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 51). For supported file formats, see the Operating Instructions.
  • Page 14: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can change the view style by pressing the VIEW MODE buttons. Press VIEW MODE repeatedly to select the view mode you want to display. The view mode screen is displayed. Display selection area Style selection area Slideshow (page 15) Clock and...
  • Page 15: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow display Display Style Slideshow Single view Multi image view Clock view Calendar view Time Machine 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 21). •...
  • Page 16: Clock And Calendar Display

    Clock and Calendar display Clock1 Clock2 Clock6 Clock7 Clock11 Calendar1 Calendar2 Lunar Arabic Calendar Calendar (when you (when you select select [Arabic] [Simplified in [Language Chinese] in Setting]) [Language Setting]) Note You can select only the (Settings) tab when the Clock and Calendar are displayed. Clock3 Clock4 Clock8...
  • Page 17: 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 18: Index Image Display

    Index image display Display Style Index Index 1 Index 2 Index 3 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 19: About The Information Displayed On The Lcd Screen

    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 20: Playing A Video File

    Playing a video file 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 21: 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 contro) Press (SLIDE-SHOW). Press B/b/v/V to select the desired style and press ENTER. Tips •...
  • Page 22 • 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 Photo Interval Settings 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 23 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.
  • Page 24: Playing A Slideshow With Background Music

    Playing a slideshow with background music Importing a music file Insert a memory card or connect a USB external device 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 25: 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 26: Refresh Mode

    Refresh mode 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. The photo frame refreshes the internal memory automatically to prevent these errors, depending on the status of the internal memory. The confirmation screen for refreshing the internal memory is displayed automatically when the refresh is needed.
  • Page 27 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. Go to step 6. (This item cannot be selected on the Slideshow display.) If you select [Import multiple images],...
  • Page 28: Specifying The Playback Device

    – Turning off the power – Removing an memory card – Removing an USB external device – Inserting another memory card • Importing video files to internal memory using the buttons on the photo frame is not available. To import a video file, connect a computer to the photo frame and copy a video file on the computer to internal memory on the photo frame.
  • Page 29: Exporting An Image From The Internal Memory

    Exporting an image from the internal memory You can export the images in the internal memory to a memory card or USB external device. Press MENU when an image stored on the internal memory is displayed on the screen. Press B/b to select the tab.
  • Page 30: 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 or USB external device. Note Avoid doing the following while an image is being exported.
  • Page 31: Registering A Mark

    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, USB external device, memory card, –...
  • Page 32 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. Press /b/v/V to select the image from the image list to be marked, and press ENTER.
  • Page 33: Sorting Images (Filtering)

    Sorting images (Filtering) You can sort for images stored in the internal memory, in the external device 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. Using the remote control Press SORT when an image is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 34: 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 35: Changing The Settings Of The Auto Power On/Off Function

    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...
  • Page 36 Note The auto power on function is disabled when the photo frame operates on the built-in battery. 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 37: Changing The Settings

    Changing the settings You can change the following settings. • Slideshow Settings • Slideshow BGM Settings • Auto Power ON/OFF • Date/time Settings • General Settings (Listing Order, Sony logo ON/OFF etc,.) • Language Setting • Initialize Setting procedure Press MENU.
  • Page 38 Press v/V to select the item you want to change and press ENTER. This enables you to set each of the items (page 39). 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 39: Items To Set

    Items to set Item Setting Slideshow See “Enjoying a slideshow” (page 21). Settings Slideshow See “Playing a slideshow with background music” (page 24). BGM Settings Auto Power Advanced* ON/OFF Simple Auto off Date/time Sets the date, time, First day of the week, etc. (page 11) Settings General Listing Order...
  • Page 40 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 41: Displaying An Image Stored In A Usb Memory Device

    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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 Error message The Memory Stick is protected. Memory card format not supported. • For a memory card, use your digital camera or other device Cannot open the image. Incompatible USB device. Check device’s USB settings. Meaning/Solutions • A protected “Memory Stick” is inserted. To edit and save the images with the photo frame, use some device to remove protection.
  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: Saving And Deleting Images

    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 49: 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 50: Remote Control

    Remote control 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? • Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? Built-in battery pack Symptom Check item Cannot charge the...
  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Index

    Index Access lamp 7, 12 Associated file 19 Auto Power ON/OFF 35, 39 Advanced 35, 39 Auto off 35, 39 Simple 35, 39 Changing the settings 37 Clock and Calendar display Connecting Computer 42 External device 41 USB memory device 41 Date/time settings 11, 39 Deleting an image 30 Enlarge and reducing an...
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