Sony S-Frame DPF-A73 User manual

4-174-751-11 (1)
Digital Photo
Frame
DPF-A73/E73
© 2010 Sony Corporation
Before operation
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Using with a computer
Error messages
Troubleshooting
Additional information
Digital Photo Frame Handbook

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Table of Contents
Before operation
Enjoying your photo frame in various
ways ...............................................4
Features ..........................................5
Identifying the parts .......................7
Digital photo frame .......................... 7
Remote control ................................ 8
Basic operations
Preparing the remote control ..........9
Setting the stand ..........................10
To exchange a panel
(DPF-E73 only) .............................11
Turning the photo frame on ..........12
Setting the current time ................13
Inserting a memory card ..............14
Changing the display ....................15
Slideshow display .........................17
Clock and calendar display ...........18
Single view mode (single image
display) .........................................19
Index image display ......................20
Advanced operations
Enjoying a slideshow ....................22
Changing the settings of the
slideshow .......................................22
Importing images from a memory
card to the internal memory .........24
Specifying the playback device .....26
Exporting an image from the
internal memory to a memory
card ..............................................26
Deleting an image .........................28
Adjusting image size and
orientation ....................................29
Enlarging/reducing an image ..........29
Rotating an image ...........................29
Changing the settings of the auto
power on/off function ...................30
Changing the settings ...................31
Setting procedure ...........................31
Items to set .....................................32
Using with a computer
Connecting to a computer ............34
System requirements ......................34
Connecting to a computer to exchange
images ............................................34
Disconnecting your computer .........35

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Error messages
If an error message appears .........36
Troubleshooting
If trouble occurs ...........................38
Additional information
About memory cards ....................42
“Memory Stick” ..............................42
SD memory card ............................43
xD-Picture Card .............................43
Notes on using a memory card .......43
Index ............................................44
On the illustrations and screen
shots used in this manual
The illustrations and screen shots used in this
manual are of the DPF-A73 unless noted
otherwise.
The illustrations and screen shots used in this
manual may not be identical to those actually
used or displayed.

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Before operation
Enjoying your photo frame in various ways
The Sony DPF-A73/E73 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital
camera or other device, without using a computer.

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Before operation
Features
xSupport for various memory cards
Supports various memory cards, such as a
“Memory Stick”, SD memory card, and xD-
Picture Card. Just insert a memory card
removed from a digital camera or other
device, and you will be able to view the
images immediately. (.page 14, 42)
xVarious 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 15)
xVarious slideshow styles
The displayed image can be switched
automatically as though you are turning the
pages of an album yourself. You can select
from various slideshow styles, including the
ones displaying a clock or calendar. You can
also change playback settings such as the
playback order. (.page 22)
xImporting images to internal memory
You can import and save the images in the
internal memory. (.page 24)
* When using a miniSD/miniSDHC1,
microSD/microSDHC 2or “Memory
Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it
in an appropriate adaptor.
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xExporting images
You can export images in the the internal
memory to your memory card.
(.page 26)
* When using a miniSD/miniSDHC1,
microSD/microSDHC 2or “Memory
Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it
in an appropriate adaptor.
xAutomatic rotation of images
The photo frame automatically rotates
images to their proper orientation. Images
are also automatically rotated when the
photo frame is set in either the portrait or
landscape position. (.page 10)
xDisplaying images on a wall
You can hang the photo frame on the wall.
(.supplied Operating Instructions, page
11)

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Before operation
Identifying the parts
xDigital photo frame
Front
Rear
LCD screen
Remote sensor
Sony logo (DPF-A73 only)
(.page 12)
VIEW MODE button (.page 15)
1(on/standby) button
Standby indicator
MENU button
Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER ( ) button
BACK button
Access lamp
Memory card slot (.page 14)
Holes for hanging unit on the wall
Space for storing the stand
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xRemote control
USB B connector (.page 34)
Stand (.page 10)
DC IN 5 V jack
SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button
CLOCK ( ) button
MENU button
BACK button
SELECT DEVICE button
ROTATE ( ) button
VIEW MODE buttons
1(on/standby) button
SINGLE button
INDEX ( ) button
Zoom in ( ) button
Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons
ENTER ( ) button
Zoom out ( ) button
IMPORT ( ) button
DELETE ( ) button
About descriptions in this manual
The operations described in this manual are based on remote control operation.
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.

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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.
Using the remote control
Point the top end of the remote control towards
the remote sensor on the photo frame.
Note
The photo frame may fall if you use the buttons on the
photo frame when it is hanging on the wall. Operate
the photo frame using the remote control.
Replacing the battery of the
remote control
If the remote control stops working, replace the
battery (CR2025 lithium battery) with a new
one.
1Press the tab in.
2Pull the battery holder out.
3Insert a new battery and slide the
battery holder back into the remote
control.
Insert the battery so that “+” is facing
upwards.
Notes
• Using a battery other than the specified one may
result in the battery rupturing.
• Dispose of used batteries as specified by the local
authorities.
• Do not leave the remote control in a very hot and
humid place.
• Take care that no foreign objects get inside the
remote control when you, for example, replace the
battery.
Protective sheet
Remote
sensor
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• Incorrect use of the battery may cause leaking and
corrosion.
– Do not recharge the battery.
– When the remote control will not be used for a
long period of time, remove the battery from the
remote control to prevent leaking and corrosion.
– Incorrectly inserting, shorting, dismantling, or
heating the battery, or throwing it into a fire
may cause the battery to rupture or leak.
Setting the stand
1Hold the photo frame tightly and
insert the stand straight into the
screw hole on the rear panel.
2Screw the stand into the screw hole
firmly until the stand stops turning.
Setting to portrait or landscape
orientation
You can set the photo frame to portrait or
landscape orientation by rotating it without
moving the stand.

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Basic operations
When the photo frame is placed vertically, the
display is also automatically rotated to the
portrait orientation.
Notes
• Check whether the stand is stable. If the stand is not
set properly, the photo frame may fall over.
• The Sony logo does not light up when the photo
frame is placed vertically or turned off (DPF-A73
only).
• You can also rotate the image manually (page 29).
• A magnet is contained in the space for storing the
stand. Do not keep anything that is easily affected
by magnetism, such as a cash card or credit card,
near the photo frame.
If you place the photo frame near a cathode-ray tube
television, the colors of the television screen may be
affected.
Tip
It is easier to turn the stand if you wind or wrap a
rubber band tightly around the stand when you
remove the stand from the photo frame.
To exchange a panel
(DPF-E73 only)
You can exchange the original panel with an
exchangeable panel supplied.
1Insert a long, thin object such as a
pin into the hole next to the space
for storing stand on the rear of the
photo frame and lift up the front
panel.
2Remove the panel.
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3Place an exchangeable panel to the
photo frame, while aligning the hole
on an exchangeable panel to the
remote sensor of the photo frame.
4Press the four corners of the
exchangeable panel to snap it into
the photo frame.
Turning the photo frame
on
When you have already turned on your photo
frame by connecting it to the AC power source,
skip to the next section.
Turning on the power
Press 1(on/standby) on the photo frame or
remote control to turn on the power. The
standby indicator turns to green from red. The
Sony logo on the front panel lights up (DPF-
A73 only).
Turning off the power
Hold 1(on/standby) down the photo frame or
remote control until the power turns off. The
standby indicator turns to red from green.
Note
Do not turn the photo frame off or disconnect the AC
adaptor from the photo frame before the standby
indicator turns red. Doing so may damage the photo
frame.
Remote sensor

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Basic operations
Operations in an initial state
When the photo frame is turned on without a
memory card inserted, 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.
First, press MENU during the initial display,
and then set the date and time.
Setting the current time
1Press MENU.
2Press B/bto select the
(Settings) tab.
Tip
You can use the B/bbuttons only when the
demo mode is not displayed, and the Clock and
calendar view mode (page 18) is not selected.
3Press v /V to select [Date/time
Settings] and then press .
4 Adjust the date.
1Press v/Vto select [Date], and then
press .
2Press B/bto select month, day, and
year, and then press v/Vto select a
value, then press .
5 Adjust the time.
1Press v/Vto select [Time] and then
press .
2Press B/bto select hour, minute, and
second, and then press v/Vto select a
value, then press .
6Select the format of the date.
1Press v /V to select [Date Display Order],
and then press .
2Press v/V to select a format, and then
press
.
•Y-M-D
•M-D-Y
•D-M-Y
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7Set the day to start the week for the
calendar.
You can set the day that appears on the
very left when the calendar is displayed.
1Press v/Vto select [First day of the
week] and then press .
2Press v/Vto select [Sunday] or
[Monday]
and then press .
8 Select the time display.
1Press v /Vto select [12hr/24hr display]
and then press .
2Press v /Vto select [12 hours] or
[24 hours] and then press .
9Press MENU.
The menu screen is closed.
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card firmly into the
corresponding slot with its label side
facing toward you (when you are facing
the back side of the photo frame).
The access lamp flashes when the memory card
is inserted correctly. Reinsert the memory card
after checking the label side of the memory
card if the access lamp does not flash.
Access lamp
xD-Picture Card
(Slot A)
SD memory
Card
(Slot A)
“Memory
Stick”
(Slot A)
“Memory Stick
Duo”
(Slot B)
Note
When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1, microSD/
microSDHC 2or “Memory Stick Micro”
media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate
adaptor.
1
2
3

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Basic operations
For details on compatible memory cards, see
pages 42 to 43. For supported file formats, see
the Operating Instructions, page 26.
When you insert a memory card
When you insert a memory card, the images on
it are automatically displayed. If you switch off
the power while they are being displayed and
then switch the power back on, the same
images continue to be displayed.
Note
In “Clock and calendar” display, change to
“Slideshow”, “Single image display” or “Index ” (See
next section).
To change the playback device
Press the SELECT DEVICE (page 26).
To remove a memory card
Remove the memory card from its slot in the
opposite direction from which it was inserted.
Do not remove the memory card while the
access lamp is flashing.
When the Clock and calendar view mode is
selected, the access lamp does not flash.
Notes
• The slot is both a “Memory Stick” standard and
Duo size compatible slot, so you do not need a
“Memory Stick” adaptor.
• The “Memory Stick” (Standard/Duo)/SD memory
card/MMC/xD-Picture Card multi-purpose slot
automatically detects the card type.
• Do not insert multiple memory cards into A, B
slots simultaneously. If multiple memory cards are
inserted, the photo frame will not work properly.
Changing the display
You can change the view style by pressing the
VIEW MODE buttons.
1Press the button corresponding to
view mode you want to select.
The display changes to selected view
mode.
.
Tips
• When using the buttons on the photo frame,
press VIEW MODE on the upper back of
the LCD screen, press Vto move the cursor
to the display selection area and press B/b
to select a display.
1
Slideshow
(.page 17)
2
Clock and
calendar
(.page 18)
3
Single image
display
(.page 19)
4
Index
(.page 20)
VIEW MODE buttons
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• You can also repeatedly press VIEW
MODE on the photo frame, move the
cursor within the display selection area and
select any view mode.
2Select a style with B/b/v/Vand
press .
The display changes to the selected view
style.
Tips
• If the cursor is in the display selection area,
move it to the style selection area by
pressing v.
• You can move the cursor within the style
selection area by pressing the button
corresponding to currently selected view
mode , , or or
VIEW MODE on the photo frame
repeatedly.
Note
If you have not operated the photo frame for an
extended period of time, the style the cursor is
on will be selected automatically.
Display selection area
Style selection area

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Basic operations
Slideshow display
Tips
• You can set the interval, effect, listing order, or
color effect when you select the slideshow display.
Refer to “Changing the settings of the slideshow”
(page 22).
• If you press during slideshow, the display
changes to the Single image display.
• If you turn the photo frame off during slideshow
and back on, the slideshow restarts from the last
image viewed.
Display Style Description
Slideshow
Single view
Images are displayed on a single screen, one after another.
Multi image view
Displays multiple images at the same time.
Clock view
Displays images, one after another, while showing the current
date and time.
Calendar view
Displays images, one after another, while showing a calendar.
The current date and time are displayed.
Random view
Displays images while randomly switching between a
number of different slideshow styles and effects.
When displaying images randomly
This is available when [Shuffle] of [Slideshow Settings] is set
to [ON] (.page 23).

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Clock and calendar display
Note
You can select only the (Settings) tab when the
Clock and calendar are displayed.
Clock1 Clock2 Clock3 Clock4 Clock5
Clock6 Clock7 Clock8 Clock9 Clock10
Calendar1 Calendar2 Calendar3

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Basic operations
Single view mode (single image display)
Display Style Description
Entire image
Displays an entire image in the screen.
You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.
Fit to screen
Displays an image over the whole screen.
(Depending on the aspect ratio of the recorded image, the
border of the image may only be partially displayed.)
You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.
Entire image (with
Exif)
Displays image information, such as the image number, file
name, and shooting date while displaying the entire image.
You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.
See “About the information displayed on the LCD screen”
(page 21) for details on the image information.
Fit to screen (with
Exif)
Displays image information, such as the image number, file
name, and shooting date in fit to screen mode.
(Depending on the aspect ratio of the recorded image, the
border of the image may only be partially displayed.)
You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.
See “About the information displayed on the LCD screen”
(page 21) for details on the image information.

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Index image display
Tips
• A thumbnail is a small-sized image for index use
that is recorded in the pictures taken by a digital
camera.
• In the index image display, you can press B/b/v/V
and to select an image, the display changes to
the single view mode.
Display Style Description
Index
Index 1
Displays a list of large thumbnails. You can select an
image by pressing B/b/v/V.
Index 2
Displays a list of thumbnails. You can select an image by
pressing B/b/v/V.