HP DF840P1 User manual

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DigitalPhotoFrame
UserGuide

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TableofContents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................4
DPF Key Features ................................................................................................................................................. 4
What’s in the Box................................................................................................................................................... 4
Compatible Memory Cards .................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview of the DPF...............................................................................................................................4
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................5
Control Buttons on DPF.........................................................................................................................5
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................6
The HOME Screen .................................................................................................................................. 6
SETUP Menu Overview .......................................................................................................................... 7
About Selecting Options........................................................................................................................7
Select Media Source...............................................................................................................................7
Personalized Digital Greeting Card....................................................................................................... 8
The Virtual Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Enter Greeting........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Assign Personal Background Image...................................................................................................................... 9
PHOTOS ..................................................................................................................................................9
Photo Thumbnails.................................................................................................................................................. 9
View Individual Photo during a Slideshow............................................................................................................. 9
Zoom or Rotate Photos........................................................................................................................................ 10
Adjust Screen Colors ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Optimal Image Display......................................................................................................................................... 10
Photo Import Method ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Display Current Time with Photos ....................................................................................................................... 11
Display Photo File Date/Time Stamp with Photos ............................................................................................... 11
Import Photos into Internal Memory..................................................................................................................... 11
Delete Photos from Internal Memory ................................................................................................................... 11
PHOTO SLIDESHOWS..........................................................................................................................12
Slideshow of Photos in Internal Memory ............................................................................................................. 12
Slideshow of Photos on your Media Source ........................................................................................................ 12
Slideshow Folders ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Set Slideshow Interval ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Set Slideshow Transition ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Set Slideshow Shuffle.......................................................................................................................................... 13
CALENDAR/CLOCK..............................................................................................................................13
Select Media Source for Calendar Slideshow ..................................................................................................... 13
Set Schedule........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Disable Schedule................................................................................................................................................. 14
Run the Schedule ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Run Schedule from Slideshow .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Run Schedule from CALENDAR/CLOCK Screen.............................................................................................................. 14
Set the Date and Time......................................................................................................................................... 15
DPF to PC – USB Connection..............................................................................................................15

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Set Sleep Mode.....................................................................................................................................16
Set Language........................................................................................................................................16
Reset to Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................................16
Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................................................17
Important Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................18
Cleaning the DPF................................................................................................................................................. 18
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 19
FCC Statement .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................................20
Note: Your frame style and features may differ from those documented in this User Guide.

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Introduction
Welcome to the Hewlett Packard (HP) Multimedia Digital Photo Frame (DPF). Now you can display your digital photos
directly from your memory card, no computer is necessary.
DPFKeyFeatures
Simple Plug & Play
Displays digital photo files (JPEG up to 16 mega
pixels)
Displays Calendar/Clock with photo slideshow
Does not require a computer
Infrared Remote Control and control buttons on
the frame
128MB Internal Memory
4:3Aspect Ratio
Mini USB 2.0 Device port
USB Host port (varies by model)
5 in 1 Memory Cards Slot
What’sintheBox
Digital Photo Frame (DPF)
AC Power Cord and Adapter
Infrared Remote Control
Decorative Paper Mats
Quick Start Guide, User Guide
CompatibleMemoryCards
Compatible memory cards include: Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMedia Card™(MMC), xD Card,
Memory Stick™(MS), MemoryStick Pro™, and Memory Stick Pro Duo™* (The Memory Stick
Pro Duo™ requires an additional adaptor to fit properly into the DPF.You can purchase the
adaptor at retail outlet stores that sell memory cards.)
OverviewoftheDPF
(The memory card slots, ports, and jacks in your DPF may be different than those pictured here.)

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RemoteControl
You can access all of the DPF’s features, and perform all of the functions by using the remote control. You will be able to
perform several functions with the remote control that are not possible with the top-back panel control buttons.
Note: Before first time use, pull the plastic tab sticking out of the remote control. It protects the battery and the remote
control will not work unless it is removed.
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1Start Slideshow
2Exit or go back 8Access Setup screens (Menu)
3Scroll up
4Scroll previous 9Scroll forward
5Play/Pause/Select object 10 Scroll down
6Volume adjust higher 11 Rotate image
or Select object
7Volume adjust lower 12 Enlarge image
or De-select object
ReplacetheRemoteControlBattery
1. Hold the remote control with the buttons facing down.
2. Push and hold the small release tab while pulling the battery tray out.
3. Replace the “CR2025” Lithium battery on the tray with the positive (+) side facing up.
4. Push the tray back in until it clicks into place.
ControlButtonsonDPF
You can perform many (but not all) of the DPF functions by using the control buttons located on the top-back panel of the
DPF. Their basic functions are the same no matter when you use them.
TIP: The instructions throughout this User Guide only reference the use of the remote control. However, if desired, you
can use the frame control buttons when these buttons are referenced:
Remote Frame Action
Scroll left
ENTERPlay/Pause/Select object
Scroll right
EXITExit the current display, or go back a screen
MENUAccess Setup screens
Releasetab
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GettingStarted
1. Plug the AC Power Adapter into the DPF’s DC power jack and an electrical wall outlet.
2. Slide the power button on the left side of the DPF up to the ON position.
3. If prompted, select the desired language for the user interface display (varies by model).
4. After the initial start up screen is displayed, a slideshow will automatically begin displaying the photos that are stored in
the internal memory.
5. To view your own photos, insert a memory card containing your photos into the slot on the DPF. Press on
StartSlideshow.
CAUTION: The memory cards will only fit in one direction; do not force them as this will damage the card reader.
TheHOMEScreen
The main DPF features, PHOTOS and CALENDAR/CLOCK, are accessed from the HOME screen. To access the HOME
screen while a slideshow is playing, press .
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PHOTOS Display your photo files (.JPG or .JPEG) individually or as slideshows. PHOTOS-Manage: set viewing
preferences, assign photos to category folders, import and delete photo files (page 9)
CALENDAR View calendar and clock with photo slideshow, and manage the calendar and clock settings (page 13)
Edit Quick access to single photo manage mode for Zooming, Rotating, or Deleting currently displayed photo.

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SETUPMenuOverview
Use the Setup Menu for DPF functions to optimize your viewing/listening preferences. On the HOME screen press
to display the Setup Menu screen.
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Select Media Source Select the media source for current viewing (page 7)
Slideshow Setup Set multiple slideshow functions to optimize your viewing preferences (page 12)
Adjust Screen Colors Adjust LCD screen settings as desired (page 10)
Optimal Image Display Set photos to display as actual photo size, or optimized to best fit the screen (page 10)
Photo Import Method Set photos to be imported compressed or original resolution and file size (page 11)
Set Sleep Mode Power saving function (page 16)
Reset to Factory
Defaults Returns all function settings to the factory defaults (page 16)
Set Language Select desired DPF display language (page 16)
Greeting Card Create a personalized greeting which will be displayed when the unit is powered on (page 8)
AboutSelectingOptions
Throughout this User Guide, when you are instructed to ‘select’ a function option or button, unless otherwise instructed,
use to highlight [thereferencedoption], and then press to select.
SelectMediaSource
If you have inserted one or more external media sources (i.e., memory card), you can use the SelectMediaSource
function to switch between the internal memory and your external media source for viewing your photos.
You will also use this function to view the contents of the SlideshowFolders after you assign photos to these folders
(page 12).
1. On the
HOME screen, press to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
SelectMediaSource, and then select the desired media source (sources not present will not be available).
InternalMemory=Built‐inflashmemory
SD/MMC=SecureDigitalTM/MultiMediaTMcard
MS=MemoryStickTM(Standard,Pro,andDuo)
xD=Standardflashmemorycard
SlideshowFolders=Viewphotosafterassigningtofolders(page12)

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PersonalizedDigitalGreetingCard
You can set a personalized greeting which displays when the DPF is powered on. This feature is especially useful when
presenting this DPF as a gift.
TheVirtualKeyboard
You will use a virtual keyboard for entering your personalized greeting.
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Navigate the keyboard as follows:
To select the desired characters, use to highlight the keys, and then press ,
multiple times as needed.
STYLE1234= Select the background image appropriate for your greeting (can also be your personal photo)
DEL= Clears the entry field
= View your greeting with selected background image
TITLEMSG = Toggle between the Title and Message entries
ABC/abc/SYM = Toggles between upper and lower case letters, and the following symbols:
_!:;$()[]\&/%^!+=~‐|<>{}
= Scroll through your entry to edit as needed
Backspace = Erases last selected character
Done= Completes entry
Cancel= Return to the previous screen without an entry
Note: You can also use the remote control buttons as follows:
‘+’ = Scroll forward through entry to edit as needed
‘‐‘ = Scroll back through entry to edit as needed
ROTATE = Backspace, erases last selected character
ZOOM = Toggles between ABC / abc / SYM screens
EnterGreeting
1. On the HOME screen, press to display the Setup Menu screen.
2. Select Greeting Card.
3. Select Yes to create a new greeting or delete existing greeting, or select No to edit existing greeting.
4. Enter a greeting Title (i.e., Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas).

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5. Select the TITLEMSG button to toggle between the Title and Message entry screens.
To enter multiple lines of text, use either the TITLEMSG button or the located on the #1 key (depending on
model).
TIP: If entering multiple lines, to avoid losing your progress should you leave the unit or have a power
interruption, it is recommended that you select Done periodically to save your message.
6. Select
STYLE1234to choose a background appropriate for your greeting.
Style1Default–Bluewithscroll(oryourpersonalphoto–seeAssignPersonalBackgroundImageonpage9)
Style2–Balloons
Style3–Giftwithgoldribbon
Style4–Roses
7. Select VIEW to view your greeting, and then press to return to the keyboard screen.
8. When satisfied with your greeting, select Done to save.
AssignPersonalBackgroundImage
You can enhance your personal greeting even more by assigning one of your own photos as the greeting
background.
1. Choose the photo you want as your background, and then name it exactly showme.jpg.
IMPORTANT: showme.jpg must be a standard JPG and not in a progressive format
2. Copy your showme.jpg file into the root folder of the DPF’s internal memory. Use the DPF to PC – USB
Connection instructions (page 15) to copy the file to the root folder (do not copy into Photos folder).
3. Follow steps 1-6 under EnterGreeting (above), and select the Default style.
4. Your greeting will now display your personal photo as the background.
5. Select
VIEW to view your greeting, and then press to return to the keyboard screen.
6. When satisfied with your greeting, select Done to save.
PHOTOS
The PHOTOS feature includes many functions for optimizing and customizing your viewing preferences. You can view
your photos individually or as slideshows. Other optional functions allow you to display the current time with your images,
display the photo file date/time, adjust the screen colors, choose slideshow transitions, and even schedule slideshows
according to your weekly schedule.
PhotoThumbnails
1. On the HOME screen, select the PHOTOS‐Manage button.
2. Use to scroll through individual photos, or use the PageUp/PageDown arrows to scroll full
pages.
3. To view an individual photo in full screen, press on the highlighted photo.
4. While the photo is displayed, you can use to view the next/previous photos.
ViewIndividualPhotoduringaSlideshow
1. With the desired photo displayed, press to pause the slideshow.
2. The photo will be displayed approximately 60 seconds and then the slideshow will automatically resume, or you
can press or SLIDESHOW to resume the slideshow.

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ZoomorRotatePhotos
You can temporarily magnify or rotate photos while viewing them in single photo view. The rotation of a photo will be
saved only for photos in the internal memory.
ZoomorRotateaphotoduringaslideshow
1. With the photo displayed that needs rotating, press ZOOM or ROTATE, multiple times if necessary, to
achieve the desired view.
2. Press
SLIDESHOW to resume the slideshow.
ZoomorRotateaphotofromthePhotoThumbnailsscreen
1. On the HOME screen, select the PHOTOS‐Manage button.
2. On the
PhotoThumbnails screen, press to select thedesiredphototobemagnifiedorrotated, and
then press ZOOM or ROTATEmultiple times if necessary to achieve the desired view.
TIP: When a photo is zoomed, you can pan around the photo by using to view
portions of the photo that are not currently visible.
AdjustScreenColors
You can adjust the four LCD color levels for optimal image viewing.
1. On the
HOME screen, press to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
AdjustScreenColors.
3. Use to scroll through the LCD options, and use to adjust the setting until the desired view is
achieved.
4. Use to select Done.
TIP: You can also adjust the brightness with the dial on the left side of the DPF.
OptimalImageDisplay
You can choose the desired display mode for displaying your photos on the DPF as follows:
1. On the
HOME screen, press to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
OptimalImageDisplay, and then select the desired setting.
Original=Displaysphotosinactualphotosize.
Optimal(default)=Optimizesthesizeandresolutiontobestfitthescreen,whichmayresultinpartofaphotonotbeing
visibleonthescreen.
PhotoImportMethod
When importing files into the internal memory from an external media source, the file can be optimized or left as the
original file size and resolution.
1. On the
HOME screen, press to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
PhotoImportMethod, and then select the desired setting.
Optimized(default)=ThephotofileisdownscaledinsizeandcompressedintoasmallersizedJPEG,allowingmore
photostobestoredintheinternalmemory.
Original=Thephotofileisstoredkeepingitsoriginalsizeandresolution