Pandigital PAN7004AWBB User manual

Digital Photo Frame
& Bulletin Board
User Guide
PAN7004AWBB
Effortlessly Moving Images Out of your Camera and Into your Life

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................5
DPF Key Features ...................................................................................................5
Compatible Memory Cards......................................................................................5
What’s in the Box.....................................................................................................5
Overview of the DPF ....................................................................................6
Remote Control............................................................................................6
Control Buttons on DPF ..............................................................................8
Traditional Photo Frame..............................................................................9
Getting Started.............................................................................................9
The HOME Screen......................................................................................10
SETUP Menu Overview..............................................................................11
About Selecting Options ...........................................................................12
Select Media Source ..................................................................................12
PHOTOS......................................................................................................12
Photo Thumbnails..................................................................................................12
View Individual Photo during a Slideshow .............................................................13
Zoom or Rotate Photos .........................................................................................13
Adjust Screen Colors.............................................................................................14
Optimal Image Display ..........................................................................................14
Photo Import Method .............................................................................................15
Display Current Time with Photos .........................................................................15
Display Photo File Date/Time Stamp with Photos .................................................15
Import Photos into Internal Memory.......................................................................16
Delete Photos from Internal Memory .....................................................................16
PHOTO SLIDESHOWS ...............................................................................17
Slideshow of Photos in Internal Memory ...............................................................17
Slideshow of Photos on your Media Source ..........................................................17
Slideshow Folders .................................................................................................17
Play Slideshow from Slideshow Folder .............................................................18
Set Slideshow Interval ...........................................................................................19
Set Slideshow Transition .......................................................................................19
Set Slideshow Shuffle............................................................................................19

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CALENDAR/CLOCK ...................................................................................20
Select Media Source for Calendar Slideshow........................................................20
Set Schedule .........................................................................................................20
Disable Schedule...................................................................................................21
Run the Schedule ..................................................................................................21
Run Schedule from Slideshow ..........................................................................22
Run Schedule from CALENDAR/CLOCK Screen .............................................22
Set the Date and Time...........................................................................................22
DPF to PC – USB Connection....................................................................22
Personalized Digital Greeting Card ..........................................................26
The Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................................26
Enter Greeting .......................................................................................................27
Assign Personal Background Image......................................................................28
Set Sleep Mode...........................................................................................28
Set Language .............................................................................................28
Reset to Factory Defaults..........................................................................29
Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................29
Important Safety Precautions ...................................................................30
Cleaning the DPF ..................................................................................................31
Product Specifications ..............................................................................31
Limited Warranty........................................................................................32
FCC Statement ...........................................................................................33

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Introduction
Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia Digital Photo Frame (DPF) with
Bulletin Board. This all-in-one message center combines a bulletin board
with a removable 7” digital photo frame and a traditional photo frame.
No computer is necessary; you can display your digital photos and
videos, or play your digital audio files directly from your memory card.
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
512MB Internal Memory
USB2.0 Device Port
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
(not included). You can purchase the adaptor at
retail outlet stores that sell memory cards.
What’s in the Box
Bulletin Board, Digital Photo Frame, and traditional photo frame
AC Power Cord and Adapter
Infrared Remote Control
Decorative Paper Mats
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
User Guide

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Overview of the DPF
(The memory card slots, ports, and jacks in your DPF may be different than those pictured here.)
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.
Memory
cards slot
MENU EXIT ENTER
►Right arrow ◄Left arrow
Mini USB Device
Brightness
control
Power
ON/OFF
DC
power jack

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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.
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.
Exit or go back
Scroll Up
Scroll Previous
Play/Pause/Select object
Volume - adjust lower
or De-select object Enlarge image
Access Setup screens
Scroll Forward
Scroll Down
Volume adjust higher
or Select object Rotate image
Start Slideshow
Release tab

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Store Remote Control
You can avoid misplacing the remote control by storing it on the front
of the bulletin board when not in use.
The back of the remote control has a built-in magnet, and the lower
right corner of the bulletin board has a magnetic area so you can
simply attach the remote control for safe keeping.
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, you can use the frame
control buttons when the , ENTER, EXIT, and MENU buttons
are referenced when desired.
Button Action
Scroll left
ENTER Select the highlighted option, start a Slideshow, Play and Pause

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Button Action
Scroll right
EXIT Exit the current display, or go back a screen
MENU Displays function setup screens
Traditional Photo Frame
1. Slide the traditional frame out of the side of the bulletin board.
2. Turn the brackets to remove the back.
3. Place a photo in the frame opening.
4. Replace the frame back and turn the brackets to hold in place.
5. Slide the frame back into the side of the bulletin board.
Getting Started
1. Plug the AC Power Adapter into the DPF’s DC power jack and an
electrical wall outlet.
2. Mount the bulletin board using nails or screws appropriate for holding
the weight of the bulletin board.
3. Slide the power button on the left side of the DPF up to the ON
position.
4. If prompted, select the desired language for the user interface
display (varies by model).

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5. After the initial start up screen is displayed, a slideshow will
automatically begin displaying the photos that are stored in the
internal memory.
6. To view your own photos, insert a memory card containing your
photos into the slot on the DPF, and then press ENTER 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 MENU.
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 12)
CALENDAR View calendar and clock with photo slideshow, and manage the
calendar and clock settings (page 20)
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 MENU to display the Setup Menu screen.
Select Media
Source Select the media source for current viewing
(page 12)
Slideshow Setup Set multiple slideshow functions to optimize your
viewing preferences (page 17)
Adjust Screen
Colors Adjust LCD screen settings as desired (page 14)
Optimal Image
Display Set photos to display as actual photo size, or
optimized to best fit the screen (page 14)
Photo Import
Method Set photos to be imported compressed or original
resolution and file size (page 16)
Set Sleep Mode Power saving function (page 28)
Reset to Factory
Defaults Returns all function settings to the factory
defaults (page 29)
Set Language Select desired DPF display language (page 28)
Greeting Card Create a personalized greeting which will be
displayed when the unit is powered on (page 26)

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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 ENTER 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 17).
1. On the
HOME screen, press MENU 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 17)
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.

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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 ENTER 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 EXIT to pause the
slideshow.
2. The photo will be displayed approximately 60 seconds and then
the slideshow will automatically resume, or you can press ENTER
or SLIDESHOW to resume the slideshow.
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.

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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 ENTER 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 MENU 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 MENU 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.

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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 MENU 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
Display Current Time with Photos
You can have the current time displayed with your photos if desired.
1. On the
HOME screen, press MENU to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
Slideshow Setup, and then select Yes or No under
‘Display current time with photos?’.
3. Select
Done.
TIP: If the time is incorrect, refer to Set the Date and Time on
page 21 to set the clock.
Display Photo File Date/Time Stamp with Photos
Most digital cameras typically include a Date/Time stamp when
saving photo files. If your photo files contain this Date/Time
information, you can have it displayed with your photos if desired.
1. On the
HOME screen, press MENU to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
Slideshow Setup, and then select Yes or No under
‘Display photo file date/time stamp?’.
3. Select
Done.

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Import Photos into Internal Memory
You can import your photo files from memory cards into the DPF’s
internal memory. The number of photo files you can import depends
on file size and available memory.
Import All Photos into Internal Memory
1. Insert your media source into the DPF. The memory card
option screen will be displayed.
2. Select
Import All Photos.
Import Individual Photos into Internal Memory
1. Insert your media source into the DPF. The memory card
option screen will be displayed.
2. Select
Select Photos to Import.
3. Use to scroll through the photos, and then press
‘+’ to select the desired photos to import (‘-‘ will deselect).
4. Press
MENU, and then select Import Selected Photos.
Delete Photos from Internal Memory
You can delete photo files from the DPF’s internal memory, but not
from an external media source (i.e., memory card). Refer to your
media source documentation for instructions on deleting files from
these devices.
TIPS: It is recommended to make backup copies of the photos
before you delete them from the DPF.
Be sure you have Internal Memory as your selected
media source.
1. On the
HOME screen, select the PHOTOS-Manage button.
2. To delete all photos, press MENU, and then select Delete
All.
To delete individual photos, use to highlight the
photos you want to delete, press ‘+’ to select (‘-‘ will
deselect), press MENU, and then select Delete Selected.

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3. A confirmation message appears; select Yes to delete the
photos, or No to keep the photos in the internal memory.
TIP: If, by mistake, you select Yes to delete photos, press EXIT
to cancel the delete operation. Photos already deleted will
not be automatically restored.
PHOTO SLIDESHOWS
The DPF can display all of the photos on the selected media source as a
slideshow, or you can select specific photos for a custom slideshow.
Slideshow of Photos in Internal Memory
You can play a slideshow of the photos stored in the DPF’s internal
memory by simply powering on the DPF (with no external media
source inserted) and then wait for the slideshow to automatically
begin.
Slideshow of Photos on your Media Source
Insert an external media source and then power on the DPF; the
slideshow will begin displaying your photos.
If you insert a media source after power on, a memory card option
screen is displayed; select Start Slideshow.
Slideshow Folders
There are five category folders in the internal memory into which you
can assign photo files for personalized organization and slideshows
(these folder names cannot be changed):
Family – Friends – Vacation – Events – Others
Only photos stored in the internal memory can be assigned to the
slideshow folders. Assigned photos are not physically moved or
copied into the folders, rather, a link is assigned to the photo so it
appears to be located in the folder. If you delete the actual photo file
from internal memory, the link to the folder will also be deleted.

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Assign Photos to Slideshow Folder
1. On the HOME screen, select the PHOTOS-Manage button.
2. On the
Photo Thumbnails screen, use to scroll
through your photos.
3. To assign an individual photo: With the desired photo
displayed, press MENU.
To assign multiple photos: Press ‘+’ to select desired photos
(‘-‘ will deselect), and then press MENU.
4. Select
Assign to Folder, and then select the desired
folder into which you want to assign the photos.
Play Slideshow from Slideshow Folder
1. On the HOME screen, press MENU.
2. Select
Select Media Source, and then press ENTER.
3. Select
Slideshow Folders.
4. Select the desired folder containing the photos you want to
view in your slideshow.
5. On the
Folders Thumbnails screen, press Slideshow.
Copy or Reassign Photos to Different Folders
After assigning photos to folders you can copy those photos to
other folders, or you can reassign photos to appear in a different
folder.
1. With the slideshow folders slideshow playing (per above
instructions), press EXIT twice to display the Folder
Thumbnails screen.
2. To copy or reassign an individual photo, highlight the desired
photo and then press MENU.
To copy or reassign multiple photos, use to scroll
through the photos, use ‘+’ to select those that you want to
copy or reassign (‘-‘ will deselect), and then press MENU.
3. Select
Copy to Folder or Reassign to Folder, and then
select the desired folder into which you want to reassign or
copy the photos.

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Set Slideshow Interval
You can set the speed at which the slideshow photos transition from
one to another.
1. On the
HOME screen, press MENU to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
Slideshow Setup,
3. Use to select Slideshow Interval, and then use to
select your desired setting.
5, 10, 30, 60 seconds, 1 hour, or 24 hours
4. Select Done.
Set Slideshow Transition
You can set the transition ‘special effects’ as photos transition from
one to another during a slideshow.
1. On the
HOME screen, press MENU to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
Slideshow Setup.
3. Use to select Slideshow Transition, and use to select
your desired setting.
Off = Photos transition from one photo to the next without special effects.
Random (default) = Photos will transition using all special effects randomly
throughout a slideshow.
Remaining special effects = Choose individual transition effect as desired
4. Select Done.
Set Slideshow Shuffle
You can set the slideshow to display your photos in a random
‘shuffle’ order, or display them in the order as stored on the selected
media source.
1. On the
HOME screen, press MENU to display the Setup Menu.
2. Select
Slideshow Setup.
3. Use to select Slideshow Shuffle, and then use to
select your desired setting.
ON = Displays photos randomly
OFF(default) = Displays photos in the order found on selected media source

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4. Select Done.
CALENDAR/CLOCK
Your DPF can be used as a personal desk calendar which displays a
continuous slideshow of photos on the selected media source, and real-
time clock.
To display the CALENDAR/CLOCK screen, select CALENDAR from the
HOME screen. The slideshow will be displaying photos found on the
currently selected media source.
Select Media Source for Calendar Slideshow
You can easily change the media source if you want the
calendar/clock slideshow to display photos from a different media
source (i.e., memory card, slideshow folder).
1. On the
CALENDAR/CLOCK screen, press MENU, and then
select the Media Source button in the upper right corner.
2. Select the desired media source from the Select Media screen.
Set Schedule
You can schedule the DPF to automatically go into a “stand-by”
mode and resume operation according to your weekly schedule. For
example, if you have your DPF on your desk at work, you may want
to display the calendar/clock or play a slideshow from 8:30am to
5:30pm every weekday, and then set the DPF to remain in stand-by