Philips Home Essentials SPF4480X/G7 User manual

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expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. Further, The company reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time
to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or changes.
Safety instructions
Before operating the PhotoFrame, carefully read and follow the
instructions below.
Retain this User Manual for future reference.
Read the safety and operating instructions carefully before
using the product. All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be observed.
Do not place this product under direct sunlight or near heat
sources, such as in a closed car under sunlight or near a
stove. The outer casing of this product may become deformed
and the sophisticated sensors inside may become damaged
due to excessive heat.
Do not use this product near water, in the rain or allow any
liquid to getinside this product. Water and moisture may cause
short-circuit to the electronic components and lead to
malfunctions.
the company.

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Do not use this product near strong electromagnetic sources,
such as a microwave oven. The electromagnetic interference
may cause this product to malfunction.
Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this product. Strong
impacts may damage the components inside.
Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards into
the memory card slots of this product. The metal contacts
inside the slots can easily become damaged by foreign
objects.
Do not use an unknown power adapter other than the one
supplied with the PhotoFrame. Connecting this product to an
unknown power adapter is very dangerous and may lead to
fire or explosion.
Do not cut, bend, modify, place heavy objects, or step on the
power adapter cord. Otherwise the external insulation may be
damaged and result in short-circuit or fire.
If there are strange odors or heat emitting from this product or
any signs of malfunction, disconnect the PhotoFrame from the
power immediately and contact your dealer for inspection or
service.
Use a smooth, soft cloth to clean the surface of the screen. Do
not use liquid cleaners or glass cleaners.
If a foreign substance or water gets in this product, turn the
power off immediately and disconnect the power adapter.
Next, remove the foreign substance or water, and then send
the product to your nearest service center.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product. There
are no user serviceable parts inside this product, and any
unauthorized modifications will void the warranty.
Although the LCD panel is made with high-precision
technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black
dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear
constantly on the LCD panel. This is a structural property of
the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

Table of contents EN - iii
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Table of contents
Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating the PhotoFrame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using the control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing the remote control battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 1: Using the adjustable back stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Connecting to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 3: First usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 4: Basic setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 5: Inserting a memory card/USB flash drive . . . . . . . . 17
Compatible memory card formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 6: Copying photos and/or music to the internal
memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 7: Connecting the PhotoFrame to a computer . . . . . . .20
Step 8: Replacing the paper mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Managing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Manually copying photos to the internal memory. . . . . . . . . 25
Tagging photos to an album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing photos from an album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Managing photos by using the TIMELINE album. . . . . . . 31
Creating a new album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Modifying an album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Deleting an album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using other options in the PHOTO ALBUMSmenu . . . . . . . 35
Deleting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rotating photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Applying photo effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Viewing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Running a slideshow by using the TIMELINE album . . . . . . 40
Using Smart Energy SaverTM .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using CLOCK (EZ Access button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Selecting a clock skin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Switching between Clock view and Slideshow view. . . . . . . 44
Setting an alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using SCRAPBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using MEDIA CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Watching videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Date and Time page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
General Settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Information page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Regulation and compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
List of compatible memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Key features EN - 1
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Dear Customer:
Thank you for bringing our Philips Digital PhotoFrame into your
home. Now you will be able to view your growing digital photo
library in stunning clarity and share great memories with friends
and family.
To get the most out of your new Philips product, please read
through this entire User Manual before use.
Key features
This PhotoFrame is equipped with the following features:
Clear and bright display.
Enables you to display photos that are stored in the internal
memory, a memory card or a USB flash drive.
Enables you to play back music and videos that are stored in
the internal memory, a memory card or a USB flash drive.
Instant video playback from your handheld USB camcorder.
Simply plug in the device and go to MEDIA CENTER and
choose USB as playback source.
Allows you to select a preferred power-saving option for the
PhotoFrame using the Smart Energy SaverTM feature.
Allows you to use albums to manage and sort your photos
easily.
Allows you to display photos in slideshow using various kinds
of templates available in SCRAPBOOK.
Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
Clock, Alarm and Calendar functions.
Our PhotoFrame is compatible with most USB camcorders for
plug n’ play playback. Transfer the video files to a SD card or USB
drive as an alternative if your camcorder is not compatible.

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What’s in the box
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What’s in the box
Carefully open the packing box and ensure that you have the
following items.
1. Digital PhotoFrame x 1
2. AC power adapter x 1
3. Magnetic remote control (with CR2025 lithium battery) x 1
4. USB cable x 1
5. Quick Start Guide x 1
6. User Manual x 1
7. Registration Card x 1
8. Warranty Card x 1
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Overview
Right view
No. Description
1Adjustable back stand
See "Step 1: Using the adjustable back stand" on page 12
for details.
2Power button
Press the Power button to turn on/off the PhotoFrame.
See "Step 2: Connecting to power" on page 14 for details.
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3USB port
Allows for a USB flash drive.
Play back photos, music or videos stored in the inserted
drive.
Copy photos or music from the inserted drive to the
PhotoFrame. See "Step 6: Copying photos and/or
music to the internal memory" on page 19 for details.
4Mini USB port
Allows you to connect the PhotoFrame to a computer to
manage the files in the internal memory of the PhotoFrame.
See "Step 7: Connecting the PhotoFrame to a
computer" on page 20 for details.
5Memory card slot
Allows for an SD™/SDHC™, MultiMediaCard™(MMC),
Memory Stick™(MS), Memory Stick PRO™(MS PRO),
Memory Stick Duo™(MS Duo) and xD-Picture Card™(xD)
memory card.
Play back photos, music or videos stored in the inserted
card.
Copy photos or music from the inserted card to the
PhotoFrame. See "Step 6: Copying photos and/or
music to the internal memory" on page 19 for details.
6Power jack
Connect one end of the AC power adapter into the power
jack and the other end into a power outlet.
7Remote control storage
Magnetic area for placing remote control.
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Rear view
No. Description
1MENU button
See "Using the control buttons" on page 7 for details.
2EZ Access
See "Using the control buttons" on page 7 for details.
3ESC button (ESCAPE button)
See "Using the control buttons" on page 7 for details.
4Scroll wheel/OK button
See "Using the control buttons" on page 7 for details.
5Kensington®security slot
You can attach an anti-theft Kensington®lock and cable to
this slot to help prevent possible theft.
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Operating the PhotoFrame
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Operating the PhotoFrame
You can use the control buttons on the back or the supplied
remote control to operate the PhotoFrame.
In this User Manual, instructions or examples provided are based
upon operation with the remote control. To know how to use the
control buttons, refer to "Using the control buttons" on page 7 for
details.
6EZ Lock System
You can use the EZ Lock Screws to lock or unlock the
wooden frame.
7Speakers
Plays back the sound.
8Wall mount hole (for landscape wall mounting)
Allows you to hang the PhotoFrame horizontally on a wall.
9Wall mount hole (for portrait wall mounting)
Allows you to hang the PhotoFrame vertically on a wall.
10 Remote control storage
Magnetic area for placing remote control.
No. Description

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Using the control buttons
No. Icon Description
1ESC button (ESCAPE button)
Cancels current operation and/or returns to
the previous page.
2Scroll wheel/OK button
Press this button to enter or confirm
your operation/selection.
Scroll this button to the left to move left/
up, or select the previous item.
Scroll this button to the right to move
right/down, or select the next item.
3MENU button
Displays the pop-up menu.
4EZ Access
Switches between Clock view and
Slideshow view.
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Using the remote control
The supplied remote control is magnetic. With its magnetic
backing, you can stow away the remote securely in the
designated area shown below.
The PhotoFrame has a built-in remote control sensor behind the
paper matting.
Maximum vertical and horizontal
angle approximately 30 degrees
Approximately 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) or less
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Please remove the plastic strip under the battery before using the
remote control for the first time.
No. Icon Description
1ON/OFF
Turns unit on/off.
2EZ Access
Switches between Clock view and Slideshow view.
3ESC (ESCAPE)
Returns to the previous page and/or access menu page.
4RIGHT/DOWN
Moves right/down, or moves to the next item.
5MENU
Displays the pop-up menu.
6LEFT/UP
Moves left/up, or moves to the previous item.
7OK
Confirms your selection.
OK
ESC
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Replacing the remote control battery
1. On the back of the remote control, press the locking tab to the
right.
2. Pull out the battery holder.
3. Insert the new battery into the holder. The battery must be
placed with the positive charge facing upwards, as shown in
the illustration below.
8MUTE
Activates/deactivates the Mute mode.
9VOLUME DOWN
Deceases the volume.
10 VOLUME UP
Increases the volume.
No. Icon Description
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4. Slide the battery holder into the remote control.
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Getting started
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Getting started
Step 1: Using the adjustable back
stand
1. Gently pop out the back stand as shown below.

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2. To place the PhotoFrame horizontally or vertically, you can
rotate the back stand by aligning the triangle mark with the
rounded points (1or 2).
3. Pull out the back stand and adjust accordingly to the preferred
viewing angle.
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Step 2: Connecting to power
1. Place the PhotoFrame on a flat surface.
2. Connect the power adapter as below (1), and press the Power
button to turn on the PhotoFrame (2).
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Step 3: First usage
To help you get the most out of your PhotoFrame, we installed a
video tutorial that automatically starts playing when you first turn
on your unit. To cancel the looping video and start playing your
own photos, press any of the buttons on the back. Follow the five-
step process to familiarize yourself with how the control buttons
work. This simple process is automatically disabled after the first
use. You can turn on the tutorial by going into SETTINGS.
Step 4: Basic setup
Select a language and set the date and time during the first use
of the PhotoFrame.
Selecting a language
1. In the main menu, press or to select SETTINGS
, and then press .
2. Press .
The General Settings page appears.