Polaroid PDWV-800CD User manual

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8" Touchscreen Digital Picture Frame
Candlenut Distressed Wood Frame
USER MANUAL
| PDWV-800CD

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Download the APP
Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 2.0
Available on the App Store or Google Play
for your Android/iOS smartphones and iPad
Congratulations on purchasing your new Wi-Fi Touchscreen
Digital Photo Frame. With this Digital Photo Frame, you can
easily and quickly receive photos directly from your Android/
iOS smartphones and iPad through the included (downloadable)
App. You can also view photos directly from an external memory
card or USB Flash Drive. The Digital Photo Frame is compatible
with the following memory cards and flash drive: Secure Digital
(SD) card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Multi Media
Card (MMC) and USB Flash Drives.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PRODUCT SPECS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? / PARTS 6
PRODUCT FEATURES / IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9
SETUP AND INSTALLATION 10
WI-FI SETUP 10
APPLICATION SETUP (CONNECTING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE) 12
SENDING AND VIEWING PHOTOS 16
SENDING PHOTOS TO THE WI-FI PHOTO FRAME 16
TAKING PHOTOS FROM THE APP 19
ADDING PHOTOS FROM YOUR DEVICE’S ALBUM 20
PREVIEWING AND ADJUSTING PHOTOS 23
ADDING COMMENTS (CAPTIONS) TO YOUR PHOTOS 25
VIEWING YOUR SENT HISTORY 26
VIEW PHOTOS ON THE WI-FI PHOTO FRAME 27
SENDING PHOTOS DIRECTLY FROM A PHOTO ALBUM 28

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PRODUCT SPECS:
• FCC ID: 2ADXCPDWV08
• Wi-Fi: WLAN built-in Wi-Fi module; supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• File format: supports JPG, BMP, PNG files
• I/O interface: 1-USB 2.0 port; 1-SD/MMC port
• Power: adaptor input (100-240v, 50/60Hz); adaptor output
(DC power output; 5V/2A)
• Screen: touchscreen functionality & intuitive UX design
• Storage: 4GB of internal memory
• Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C; storage temp: -10°F to 60°F
• Operating humidity: 10-90% (non-condensing)
• Resolution: 1024x768 (162 PPI)
• Supported external memory: SD, SDHC, MMC, and USB flash
drive
*Optional external memory (SD card, SDHC card, MMC card, USB flash
drive) not included.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Wi-Fi router with a 2.4gHz internet connection
• Android mobile device with OS 4.0 or higher, or Apple mobile
device with iOS 8 or higher
NOTE: These products are NOT compatible with Linux or
Windows phones or PCs
WALL MOUNTING 30
CONNECTING A USB DRIVE / INSERTING A MEMORY CARD 30
SETTINGS/OPTIONS 32–34
SLIDESHOW SETTINGS 33
STORAGE PATH 33
NEW PHOTO ALERT 34
SLEEP SETTING 34
DATE AND TIME 34
DISPLAY MODE 34
CHANGE 6-DIGIT CODE 34
LINK MANAGER 34
COMMENT SETTINGS 34
TIPS FOR THE FRAME 35–38
POWER BUTTON 35
DELETING PHOTOS FROM YOUR FRAME 35
FORGET WI-FI NETWORKS 35
CHOOSE MEMORY SOURCE FOR PHOTOS 35
EXPORTING AND IMPORTING PHOTOS 36
CLEARING “NEW” NOTIFICATION FROM YOUR PHOTOS 37
VIEWING COMMENTS AND INFORMATION ON YOUR PHOTOS 37
REMOVING AND BLOCKING LINKED DEVICES FROM YOUR FRAME 38
KEEP YOUR FRAME UP-TO-DATE 38
TIPS FOR THE APP 38–39
PERSONALIZING FRAME NAMES 38
DELETE A LINKED FRAME 39
SENDING IMAGES TO MULTIPLE FRAMES 39
NAMING YOUR ANDROID / IOS SMART PHONES AND IPAD 39
FCC STATEMENT & PRODUCT WARRANTY 40–42

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
PARTS
8in Wi-Fi touchscreen
photo frame
Detachable
frame stand
Power
input
Memory
card slot
USB port
Wall mounts
User manual /
warranty Quick start guide
Power adapter
Power/sleep
button Stand
PRODUCT FEATURES
• Decorative wood frame
• Wi-Fi enabled internet photo frame with app
• Wi-Fi internet connected photo frame allows you to send
pictures with messages from Android/iOS smartphones and iPad
• Get notified when new pictures arrive
• Pair multiple phones/devices (Android/iOS) to one frame
or one phone/device to multiple frames
• Programmable sleep timer turns display on/o automatically
• Photos can be stored on frame (4GB of internal memory),
SD card or USB drive
• Customizable slideshow transition eects
• Add personalized comments (captions) to a group of photos
or individual photos
• Export photos from your frame to external memory devices
(USB flash drive or SD card) for easy printing
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• High voltage inside. Do not open the casing of the digital
photo frame. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
• To avoid permanent loss of data, do not insert or remove
memory cards or USB device when the power is on.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing liquids
or objects filled with liquids, such as vases. Use in a dry
location only.
• Keep product away from open flames, such as candles.
• Keep the digital photo frame clean and never store it near
a heat source or in dirty, humid or wet places. Keep it out of
direct sunlight.
• Touch the touchscreen gently. Pressing the screen too hard
can damage the digital photo frame.
• Do not use the product in an extremely dry environment as
this can lead to static discharge, which can damage the
digital photo frame.
• Do not subject the product to harsh impacts. Do not drop the
product. These may result in damage to the product and loss
of data.
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the unit yourself.
Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs.
• The digital photo frame is for indoor use only.
• Use only the DC 5V power adapter supplied with this product.
Do not unplug the adapter while viewing the pictures.
• Do not block the ventilation holes on the back of the digital
photo frame.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
• To prevent overheating and damage to the screen, unplug
the product when you do not intend to use it for a long
period of time.
• Please insert the plug into the DC IN jack on the unit
completely before connecting the AC adapter to an
electrical outlet.
• This product can only display files with compatible formats.
• Do not use the product in temperatures over 105° F (40° C).
• Do not allow metallic objects to touch the DC plug when
the player is on.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Always turn o the unit and remove the power adaptor from
the electrical outlet before cleaning the unit.
• Use a soft dry cloth to clean this product.
• Never spray or pour liquids directly onto the screen or casing.
• Do not use abrasive materials or chemical cleaners such as
alcohol, benzene, etc. Do not allow any water or other liquid
to enter the device.
• Do not drop the device; it contains complicated electronics
and cannot withstand shock from falls.
• Do not hit or scratch the screen. Handle it with care. The LCD
panel of the photo frame is sensitive to excessive force and
contact with sharp objects.
IMPORTANT: Before you install your Wi-Fi frame
• Peel back and remove plastic screen protector from the
LCD panel using the tab in the upper right corner.
• For ease of installation, install your Wi-Fi frame as close
to your wireless router as possible.
• If you are going to place your frame more than 20 feet from
your router or on another floor you may require a Wi-Fi
extender (not included).

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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Wi-Fi Setup
Setup the Wi-Fi Picture Frame and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. Locate the picture frame as close to the Wi-Fi router as
possible, preferably within 10 feet.
2. Connect the picture frame to the included wall power adapter
and plug the adapter into the wall (the unit will automatically
turn on).
NOTE: When the frame powers on the Polaroid logo will flash
twice on the screen while system initializes.
3. Touch “Start” to take you to the home screen/main menu.
NOTE: If the frame changes to the slide show, tap anywhere on
the screen to return to the home page.
4. On the home screen, tap the “Wi-Fi” icon to reveal available
Wi-Fi networks.
5. Tap the primary network you’d like to connect the Wi-FI
Picture Frame to.
Note: The Wi-Fi connection MUST be a 2.4GHz connection.
If your wireless router is setup as a 5GHz network, you will

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need to setup a second 2.4GHz network. See your router
manufacturer documentation. There are also many videos on
YouTube.com on how to perform this setup.
Enter the Wi-Fi network password and click “Connect” to
finalize the connection.
Note: A check mark will appear next to the chosen Wi-Fi
network if connection was successful. If it doesn’t appear, the
password has not been entered correctly. You must re-enter
the correct password.
Once connected tap the back arrow in the upper
left corner to return to the home screen where a
secure 6-digit code will be displayed.
STEP 2: Application Setup
Connecting Your Mobile Device
1. Download the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play
store.
2. Search for “Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 2.0”
Apple Android
3. Click the “Get” icon to install the
App on your Apple device, or
the “Install” icon on your Android
device.
4. Once the installation is complete,
open the App.
5. Next, tap “Link Frames” in the App.

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6. Enter the frame ID number from the home screen of the Wi-Fi
photo frame and tap “Link”
7. You will be prompted to enter the secure 6-digit code from
the frame. Enter the code and tap “OK”.
8. The App will respond with the following notice after
a successful secured connection with the frame: “Link
Successful”.
9. Tap “OK” and then the back arrow to return to the main menu.

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SENDING AND VIEWING PHOTOS
STEP 1: Sending Photos to the Wi-Fi Photo Frame
Once Setup is complete you may send photos from your mobile
device to the frame.
1. From the App main menu, tap the “Album” menu item.
2. Next, select the frame(s) you want to send the photos to by
checking the circle next to the frame name or ID number. If
multiple frames have been linked to the App you can select
additional frames by checking the circle next to each frame.
*See the Tips section to learn how to personalize your frame’s
name in the App.

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3. Tap the “+” icon to choose the photo(s) you want to send.
There is an option to either take a new photo or choose
photos from your device’s album.
a. To take a new photo, tap on “Take Photo”. Tap the
circle on the screen to capture an image. (For selfies, tap
the camera reverse icon .) Then tap the check mark to
add your new photo.
NOTE: Photos look best on the Wi-Fi photo frame when
taken in landscape orientation when your frame is
displayed horizontally.

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b. To add photos from your device’s album, tap “Select from
mobile albums”. Select the photo(s) by tapping each
desired photo. A highlighted check mark will appear for
each photo selected. Tap “Complete” at the top right
corner of the app to complete your selection.
NOTE: You can transfer up to 9 photos to the frame(s) each
time you send. The transfer speed will vary on the strength of
the Wi-Fi connection.
4. The App will return to the “Sending Pictures” screen as shown.
Tap “Send” at the top right of the App to send the photos.

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5. The App will display the following messages indicating the
photos were sent to the frame. 6. To preview and adjust photos before sending: a. Tap “Preview”.

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b. Tap the crop icon below the
selected image.
c. Drag the image so the important
area is centered in the
highlighted area. Then tap “OK”.
(For multiple images added from
your device’s album, you can
swipe to the desired image or
select it from the thumbnails
along the bottom.)
NOTE: This step is important
when viewing photos in full
screen mode on the frame,
ensuring that the important area
of the photo is not cut o (for
example, photos that were shot
in portrait orientation).
7. To add comments (captions) to your photos, tap in the
comment box from the “Sending Pictures” screen. Use the
keyboard to add your personal comments to the photos you
want to send. Tap “Send”. Comments will appear along the
bottom of the image displayed on your photo frame.
*See the Settings/Options section to learn how to customize
the comments settings on your frame.

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8. To view your sending history, tap “View Sent History” from the
“Sending Pictures” screen. STEP 2: View Photos on the Wi-Fi Photo Frame
Once the frame receives the photos, you will see a notification
on the display that new photos were received. The new photos
will be inserted at the beginning of the slide show and be
displayed in sequence.

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STEP3: Sending Photos Directly from a Photo Album
If you choose to send a photo directly from your device’s photo
album, iOS phones and iPad are limited to sending one photo at
a time. Android phones may send more than one photo directly
from the photo album (max 9 images at one time).
For iOS devices:
Display the camera roll and tap the “Send” icon.
Select the photo(s) for transfer, then tap the Polaroid App icon
and then tap “Send”.
The Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 2.0 App will open the “Sending
Pictures” screen to select the frame and send the photo.
If the Polaroid App icon does not initially show, press the “More“
icon to add it.
For Android devices:
Access the photo album on the device and select the photos to
transfer. Then tap the “Share” icon.
Tap the Polaroid App icon and then tap “Send”.
The Polaroid Wi-Fi Photo Frame 2.0 App will open the Sending
Picture screen to select the frame and send the photo.

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WALL MOUNTING
1. Insert a nail, screw, or hook into
the wall in a location that will
support the frame’s weight.
2. Leave at least ½” (about 12mm) of
the nail or screw exposed.
3. Hang the Wi-Fi Digital Photo
Frame onto the nail, screw, or
hook.
CONNECTING A USB DRIVE
To view photos from a USB flash drive, insert it
into the USB port on the side of the frame.
NOTE:
• Not all USB storage devices are compatible
with this digital photo frame.
• USB drive must be formatted using the FAT32
file system. Drives formatted as NTFS or exFAT
will not be recognized.
• The maximum USB flash drive size is 64GB
INSERTING A MEMORY CARD
To view the pictures from a Secure Digital (SD)
or Multimedia Card (MMC), insert it into the
memory card slot on the side of the Digital
Photo Frame with the metal contacts of the card
facing the LCD Display.
NOTE:
• Do not force the memory card into the slot. If you are not able
to insert the memory card easily, you may have inserted it
incorrectly; turn the card over and try again.
• Do not remove a memory card immediately after inserting
it or when the frame is processing files. Wait until the screen is
stable.
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SETTINGS / OPTIONS
Other features and settings can be found in the “Settings” option
on the main menu. To access the main menu from the slideshow,
tap anywhere on the display, then tap the back arrow .
Storage Path
Select where photos sent to the frame via Wi-Fi are stored:
Choose from the frame’s internal memory, USB (frame supports
up to 64GB) or SD card (frame supports up to 32GB). Storage
space (remaining memory) is displayed below each storage
path. (Note: The digital photo frame operating system and the
sample photos utilize a portion of the 4GB total internal memory,
so available memory will always be less than 4GB even if all
sample photos are deleted from the frame.)
Slideshow Settings
1. Change the way the frame transitions from one photo to the
next. Choose from: (a) Still photo, (b) Random transition; (c)
Fade; (d) Slide from Right; (e) Slide from Bottom Right; (f)
Spin from Center.
2. Adjust the amount of time each photo is shown by adjusting
the time on the preview screen, then tap “Apply” to save
settings.
3. You can also choose to show the date and time on the
slideshow. After selecting the clock icon you can drag the time
on the preview screen to change the position of the date and
time on the display.
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New Photo Alert
New Photo Alert will allow you to select how long the “New
Photo” icon is displayed after new photos are received.
Sleep Setting
The sleep timer can be set to put the frame to ‘sleep’ to conserve
energy. You can set multiple times or ranges the display will be
automatically turned on/o.
Date and Time
You can select the date and time settings and set the time zone,
date and time formats.
Display Mode
Display Mode allows you to select how your photos are
displayed, either in the original format/size or full screen.
Note: Due to the original photo resolution and format, some
photos may NOT be able to fill the entire screen. We encourage
you to experiment with the settings as there are many options
available.
Change 6-Digit Code
If desired, you can change the frame’s secure 6-digit code. Enter
a new 6-Digit-Code using the keypad and tap “Done”.
*See the Tips section (Removing and blocking linked devices
from your frame) for more information.
Link Manager
Link manager allows you to manage the mobile devices you
have linked to your frame.
*See the Tips section (Removing and blocking linked devices
from your frame) for more information.
Comment Settings
You can choose how long you want the comments to be
displayed on your photos: Show no comments, show comments
for 10 seconds (comments will appear when you tap on a photo
and disappear after 10 seconds), or show them full time.
TIPS FOR THE FRAME
Power button
• Press the power button on your frame to put it into screen
sleep mode. Tap anywhere on the screen to turn the screen
back on.
• Press and hold the power button to turn the frame o. Press
the power button to turn it back on.
Deleting photos from your frame
From the main menu, select Album, scroll though the album to
find the photo you would like to delete and select the photo.
When the photo is shown in full screen, touch the screen to see
a trash can icon in the upper right corner. To delete the photo,
select the trash can icon and then select “OK” to confirm delete.
You can also delete all photos or multiple photos at one time. In
the Album screen, hold your finger down on any photo you want
to delete. A check mark will appear on that photo. You can then
select each additional photo you want to delete by tapping on
them. Then tap “OK” to delete those photos. A message will pop
up asking “Confirm to delete?”. Tap “OK” to confirm.
If you want to delete all photos at one time, hold your finger
down on any photo until the check mark appears on that
photo, then tap “All” in the upper right corner, all photos will be
selected. Tap “OK” to delete all photos, the tap “OK” in the pop-
up message to confirm delete.
Forget Wi-Fi Networks
You can forget networks you have previously connected. From
the main menu, select “Wi-Fi”, select the name of the network
you would like the frame to forget and select “Forget”.
Choose memory source for photos
If an external memory card and/or USB flash drive is connected
to the frame, the frame will automatically display photos from all
memory sources connected. This includes the internal memory,
USB flash drive, and memory card. You may choose to limit the
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main menu, select “Album” and at the top of the screen you will
see the current source of the photos (Internal Memory, USB, SD
card, or All). Select the memory source shown at the top center
of the album screen and choose the memory source from which
you want the frame to display photos (Internal Memory, USB, SD
card, or All). If no external memory is connected to the frame
you will see an on-screen error message if you try to select USB
or SD card.
Exporting and importing photos
You can import photos to your frame’s internal memory from a
USB flash drive or an SD card.
1. When either a USB or SD card is inserted, select “Album” from
the main menu.
2. Tap “Menu” in the upper right corner, then
select “Import” from the drop down menu. Only
images from your external memory device will
appear on your screen.
3. Tap each photo you want to import. A check
mark will appear on each selected photo. Or
you can select “All” in the upper right corner to
select all photos.
4. Tap “OK”. A message will pop up while your
images are being imported. When the import is complete, a
message will pop up saying “Import Success”. Tap “OK” to exit
the message, then tap the back arrow in the upper left corner
to return to your album.
You may also want to export photos from your frame’s internal
memory to a USB flash drive or an SD card for
printing, or other storage purposes.
1. When either a USB or SD card is inserted, select
“Album” from the main menu.
2. Tap “Menu” in the upper right corner, then select
“Export” from the drop down menu.
3. Tap each photo you want to export. A check
mark will appear on each selected photo. Or
you can select “All” in the upper right corner to select all
photos.
4. Tap “OK”. A message will pop up while your images are being
exported. When the export is complete, a message will pop
up saying “Export Success”. Tap “OK” to exit the message,
then tap the back arrow in the upper left corner to return to
your album.
Clearing “New” notification from your photos
Once the frame receives new photos, you will
see a notification on the display that new photos
were received. The new photos will appear at
the beginning in your photo album. They will be
marked with a “New” notification in the corner of
each new photo. To remove this notification select
“Album” from the main menu. Tap “Menu” in the
upper right corner, then select “Clear New”. This
also clears the notification in the lower right corner
of the display during the slideshow.
Viewing comments and information on your photos
Photo comments and information will appear along the
bottom of each photo in the slideshow (See Settings/Options:
Comments Settings to learn how to display comments). See
image below for details:
1. Comments (captions)
2. Linked device
3. Date received
4. Date the photo was taken
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NOTE: If the metadata is not available for the time the photo
was taken will either show a create time that matches the
Upload Time (Date received) or be blank.
Removing and blocking linked devices from your frame
If you decide you no longer want to receive photos from a
particular device, you can remove and block that device from
sending photos to your frame.
1. Select “Settings” from the main menu.
2. Select “Link Manager”
3. Tap on the delete icon next to the name of the linked device
you want to remove. A message will pop up asking “Are you
sure to unLink the device?” Tap “OK” to confirm.
NOTE: Although you have removed this device, it can still link
to your frame again. You must change your secure 6-digit
code to block the device.
4. Tap the back arrow to return to the Setting menu.
5. Select “Change 6-Digit Code”. Enter new code. Then tap “Done”.
NOTE: All other current linked devices will remain linked and
able to send photos to your frame. If you want to link any new
devices, you must use the new 6-digit secure code.
Keep your frame up-to-date
To upgrade your frame to the latest software, tap “Current
Version” on the lower right part of the main menu screen. Then
select “Upgrade”.
TIPS FOR THE APP
Personalizing frame names
After you link to a frame using the Photo Frame App, the frame
can be renamed on the link screen in the App. This is especially
useful if you have linked to more than one frame. In the list of
linked frames, select the edit icon next to the Photo Frame ID
you wish to edit. On the edit screen you may delete the numeric
photo frame ID and rename it, select “Done/OK”.
Delete a linked frame
You can delete a linked frame in the Photo Frame App if needed.
In the list of linked frames, swipe left over the Photo Frame ID
you wish to delete, then select “Delete”. Confirm by selecting
“OK”. If you accidentally deleted a linked frame, you will need to
link the frame again using the Photo Frame ID and 6-digit code
found in the link screen on the digital photo frame.
Sending images to multiple frames
You can send images to more than one frame at a time. In the
Sending Pictures screen, tap each frame you want to send
your images to. An orange check mark will appear next to each
selected frame. Add your photos and click “Send”.
Naming your Android / iOS smart phones and iPad
It is recommended to name your device(s) before linking to a
Wi-Fi photo frame. The name of the device will appear in the
comments window along the bottom of each photo during the
slideshow, indicating who sent the photo to your frame.
If you don’t know how to name your device, you can search the
internet for step-by-step instructions.
For example, to name your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:
1. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > About.
2. Tap the first line, which shows the name of your device.
3. Rename your device, then tap Done.
(https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201997)
If a device does not have a personalized name, it will show up as
the device’s default product name.