Transcend PF830 User manual

User’s Manual
Digital Photo Frame
PF830
TS2GPF830B
TS2GPF830W
Version 1.5

Table of Contents
Introduction︱.........................................................................................................................2
Package Contents︱...............................................................................................................2
Features︱...............................................................................................................................2
System Requirements︱........................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions︱..............................................................................................................4
General Use.............................................................................................................................. 4
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 4
Backing Up Data.......................................................................................................................4
Getting Started︱....................................................................................................................5
Setting Up the Photo Frame .................................................................................................... 6
Switching between Portrait and Landscape mode ................................................................ 7
Using a memory card or USB flash drive ............................................................................... 7
Built-in Speaker........................................................................................................................ 8
Navigation Buttons ..................................................................................................................8
Quick Menu...............................................................................................................................8
Options Menu ........................................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume...............................................................................................................9
Remote Control ...................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting to a Computer︱...............................................................................................11
Windows® 2000, XP, Vista and 7........................................................................................... 11
Mac®OS 10.0 or later ............................................................................................................ 12
Linux® Kernel 2.4 or later...................................................................................................... 13
Photo Modes︱.....................................................................................................................14
Thumbnail Mode..................................................................................................................... 14
Photo View Mode.................................................................................................................... 18
Slideshow Mode..................................................................................................................... 20
Music Player︱......................................................................................................................22
Calendar︱............................................................................................................................26
Settings︱..............................................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting︱................................................................................................................35
Specifications︱...................................................................................................................36
Ordering Information︱........................................................................................................37
Recycling & Environmental Considerations︱..................................................................37
Transcend Limited Warranty︱...........................................................................................39

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Introduction︱
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s PF830 Digital Photo Frame. Now you can easily display your
entire photo collection at home or at the office. The Photo Frame can conveniently playback videos, photos
and music from a variety of sources: USB flash drives, memory cards, or the Photo Frame’s own on-board
memory. You can operate the Photo Frame by using the menu buttons on the back of the Photo Frame or
with its full-featured wireless remote control. The Photo Frame is also equipped with a rotation sensor that
automatically adjusts your pictures to portrait or landscape position when you turn the Photo Frame. The
Photo Frame’s 2GB of built-in storage space lets you save your favorite videos, pictures and music inside
the Photo Frame for instant playback without even having to use a memory card. You can also connect the
Photo Frame to a PC via the USB port for direct access to its internal memory or any memory cards that are
plugged into it. This User’s Manual will give you step-by-step instructions and advice to help you get the best
experience from your new device. Please read it in carefully before using the Photo Frame.
Package Contents︱
Upon purchasing your Transcend Photo Frame, please make sure each of the following is included:
Photo Frame
Remote Control (battery included)
Tabletop Stand
AC Power Adapter
USB Cable
User’s Manual CD
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
Features︱
Bright 8”(4:3) high-resolution color TFT LCD panel
Built-in speaker for music playback
View photos with background music from MP3s
Supports USB flash drives and SD/SDHC/MMC/CF/microSD/M2/MS/MS PRO/MS Duo/MS PRO Duo/
MS PRO-HG Duo memory cards
2GB of internal memory –works even without a memory card
Full motion video playback (Motion-JPEG only)
AOS automatic rotation sensor with adaptive on-screen interface
Fully compliant with High-Speed USB 2.0 and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Direct USB connection to your PC for easy file transfers
Select multiple photos for convenient one-step transfer to internal memory
Slideshow, thumbnail, still picture, and zoom-in viewing options
Attractive frame themes and animations to accent your pictures
Important date/event reminders
Clock, alarm and calendar functions
Automatic Power-ON/OFF and Sleep timers
Custom alarm clock settings - wake up to your favorite MP3 song
User-selectable Color Modes to enhance the look of your photos

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System Requirements︱
System requirements for connecting the Photo Frame to a computer:
100~240V voltage power outlet for the AC adaptor
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port
One of the following Operating Systems:
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Windows Vista®
Windows® 7
Mac® OS 10.0 or later
Linux® Kernel 2.4 or later

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Safety Precautions︱
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully to ensure your own
personal safety and help protect your Photo Frame from potential damage.
General Use
For indoor use only.
Avoid using or storing the Photo Frame in an extreme temperature environment.
Never allow the Photo Frame to come in contact with water or any other liquids.
Do not use this product in environments with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration.
Only use the Transcend providedAC adapter with the Photo Frame. Use of other adapters may
cause fire or explosion.
Never cover or seal any of the holes on the Photo Frame.
Unplug the Photo Frame if you do not plan to use if for an extended period of time. This prevents
accidental damage or corrosion.
To protect your health and your hearing, keep the Photo Frame’s music volume below 80
decibels and do not listen for an extended period of time.
Cleaning
The screen is very delicate and can be damaged by pressing on it with excessive force.
Use a soft non-abrasive cloth, such as for cleaning camera lenses to gently wipe the screen
Backing Up Data
Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. If
you plan to plug a memory card or USB pen drive into Photo Frame, we strongly advise that you
first backup the data in those storage devices to a computer or other storage medium before
using them in Photo Frame.
To ensure High-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting your Photo Frame to a
computer, please check that the computer has the relevant USB drivers. If you are not sure how
to check this, please consult the computer or motherboard User’s Manual for USB driver
information.

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Getting Started︱
A
8" LCD Panel
B
Mini-B USB Port (PC Connection)
C
SD/SDHC/MMC Slot
D
CF Slot
E
MicroSD/M2 Slot
F
MS/MS Duo/Pro/HG Slot
G
DC Power Input
H
Built-in Speaker

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I
USB Port (Flash Drives)
J
Menu/Power Button
K
OK Button
L
Navigation buttons
M
Options Button
N
Volume Control Button
O
Security Lock Attachment
P
Stand Attachment Hole
Note: Although the Photo Frame supports simultaneous reading from multiple cards, the
microSD/M2 slot (E) and the MS/MS Duo/PRO/HG slot (F) cannot be used at the same time.
Setting Up the Photo Frame
1. Attach the Tabletop Stand to the back of the Photo Frame by screwing it clockwise into the Stand
Attachment Hole shown above.
2. Once the stand is attached, the Photo Framemaybe positioned verticallyor horizontally(Landscape
or Portrait orientation)
3. Connect the power adapter cable to the DC power input jack on your Photo Frame.
4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
5. The Photo Frame will automatically turn on. If it is already plugged in, press the power button on the
back of Photo Frame, or press on the remote control.
6. To remove the Tabletop Stand, simply twist it counter-clockwise to unscrew it from the Photo Frame.

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Switching between Portrait and Landscape mode
The Photo Frame can be placed on a table vertically (Portrait mode) or horizontally (Landscape
mode). When the Photo Frame is rotated, its intelligent AOS (Automatic Orientation Sensor) will
automatically adjust images and the graphical user interface for correct display. The directional
buttons will also automatically adjust for easy menu navigation.
Using a memory card or USB flash drive
1. Insert a memory card or USB flash drive into its appropriate slot on the Photo Frame.
2. Once a memory card or USB flash drive is plugged in, the Photo Frame will automatically begin
slideshow playback of all photos available on your memory card or flash drive.
3. The Photo Frame will revert to Photo View mode if you unplug a memory card or USB flash drive
while displaying photos. Note: never unplug a memory card or flash drive when files are being
transferred to or from the internal memory (My Favorites)

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Built-in Speaker
The Photo Frame includes a built-in speaker for playing back background music during slideshows, or for
listening to MP3 music or watching videos.
Navigation Buttons
On the back of the Photo Frame, there are eight navigation buttons used for browsing through menus,
selecting files, and accessing the Photo Frame’s numerous features.
Quick Menu
The Quick Menu is a fast and easy way to open the Music Player, the Calendar, or the Settings menu when
not using the discrete shortcut buttons on the remote.
1. Press or to display the Quick Menu.
2. Use / to select the feature you want to open and press .
3. If the Music, Calendar, or Settings window is already open, select PHOTO to close it.

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4. To exit the Quick Menu, simply press or again.
Options Menu
The Options menu allows access to additional functions that are available for the current mode (Slideshow,
Calendar, etc.).
1. Press or to show the Options window.
2. Use the / and / buttons to select an option and press the button to
open its submenu.
3. To select a different option, press the button and use the and buttons to
scroll through the other available options, then press or to move the cursor to the
currently highlighted option’s submenu on the right hand side.
4. Use the / and / buttons to browse through the available items within each
option and press to access the highlighted item or open its sub-menu.
5. Press or at any time to close the Options window.
Adjusting the Volume
The Volume Control allows you to adjust the volume level of music playback.
1. Press the button or / to show the Volume Control window.
2. Use / to set your desired volume and press to confirm.
3. Press button again to close the Volume Control window or simply wait a few
moments for it to disappear.