TAO 89360, 83003, 90010, 89369, 83000 Troubleshooting, Getting Started, 5x7, 8x10 frames See above

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5 Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ProblemProblem

 

 

 

 

SolutionSolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Digital Picture Frame

does-

 

cord to the unit is not securely inserted.

Digital Picture Frame

 

·

The power

 

n’t power on.

 

 

 

 

The power cord to the unit is not securely in-

doesn’t power on.

 

·

 

 

serted.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you connect the AC adapter to the frame properly.

 

 

 

 

 

When you connect the AC adapter to the frame and power

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you connect the AC adapter to the

 

 

 

 

 

up the unit, even without a memory card, you should see a

 

 

 

 

 

 

frame properly. When you connect the AC

 

 

 

 

 

blank white screen. If you don’t see the lit screen, check if

 

 

 

 

 

 

adapter to the frame and power up the unit,

 

 

 

 

 

the power is connected to the Digital Picture Frame and

 

 

 

 

 

 

even without a memory card, you should see a

 

 

 

 

 

make sure it is securely attached.

 

Files do not display.

 

·

 

 

blank white screen. If you don’t see the lit

 

Memory card is not inserted correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen, check if the power is connected to the

 

 

 

·

Verify that theDigitalway youPictureins rtedFrametheandcardmakeis correctsure.itMakeis se-sure

 

 

 

 

 

the front labcurellyofattachedmemory.

card is facing AWAY from

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Cannot access Main

Menu. you. Do not force the memory card into the slot.

 

 

 

 

 

Memory card is not inserted correctly.

 

 

 

· Make sure

therVerisfyatthatleasttheonewaysupportedyou insertedphoto,the music,cardisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

correct. Make sure the front label of the memory

 

 

 

 

 

video file on the memory card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

card is facing AWAY from you. Do not force the

 

 

 

 

 

 

memory card into the slot.

 

 

 

 

· Compatible Photo format: JPEG, JPG

 

 

 

 

·

 

Make sure there is at least one supported photo,

 

 

 

Compatible Music format: MP3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

music, or video file on the memory card.

 

 

 

·

 

Compatible Photo format: JPEG, JPG

 

 

 

Compatible Video formats: Motion JPG.

 

Photo or thumbnails do

 

·

 

Compatible Music format: MP3

 

 

The digital frame is compatible with the JPEG file format only.

not appear after select-

 

 

 

Compatible Video formats: MPG1.

 

ing the Thumbnail

 

 

 

The device does not support TIFF, BMP, GIF, etc.

Selection Screen.

 

·

There are variations of the JPEG file (progressive, and gray

Incompatible3Photo orfilethumbnails.

do not

scale). This frame will not play these two JPEG variations.

The digital frame is compatible with the JPEG

 

appear after selecting

·theIf you alter / fileeditformatthe photonlywit.Theapplicationdevice doessuchnotassuppPhortto-

 

Thumbnail Selection

 

 

 

 

TIFF, BMP, GIF, etc.

 

 

Screen.

 

 

 

shop, the file type to the format of the editing software.

 

 

 

 

ThismayTherecausearethevariations“incompatible”of thefileJPEGmessagefile .

 

Incompatible file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(progressive, and gray scale). This frame will not

 

 

 

· Use the “SaveplayAs”thfeseaturetwoandJPEGselectvariaeitherionsJPG.

or JPEG from

 

 

 

 

 

the drop down menu below the file name box. This option

 

 

 

 

 

If you alter / edit the photo with application such

 

 

 

 

 

may varyasbyPhprogram,toshop,andtheitfileis recommendedtype to the formatthatofyouthe

 

 

 

 

 

 

editing s ftware. This may cause the

 

 

 

 

 

consult your photo editing software manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“incompatible” file message.

 

 

 

 

·

When you rename your photo, try to avoid using punctuation,

 

 

 

 

 

Use the “Save As” feature and select either JPG

 

 

 

 

 

spaces, and special characters. This will

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

or JPEG from the drop down menupreventb low the file

 

 

 

 

 

frame fromnamebelievingbox. Thisthat theoptionphotomayisvaryof bydiffeprentogram,file

 

 

 

 

 

type.

and it is recommended that you consult your

 

 

 

 

 

photo editing software manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you rename your photo, try to avoid using

Video file is choppy.

 

·

Memory card speed is slow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

punctuation, spaces, and special characters.

Video does not play

 

·

 

 

This will prevent the frame from believing that

 

Make sure you use a high-speed m mory card to play video

properly.

 

 

 

files.

the photo is of a different file type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2 Getting Started

2.1 Powering and Connecting

Remove the protective film covering the LCD screen by lifting the pull tab.

Plug the included AC Power Adapter into the frame, and then into a standard 110-220 volt AC electrical outlet.

Power on the Digital Photo Frame by pressing the power button on the remote control or the frame.

Figure 1

Powering Unit

If there are photos stored in the internal memory or on an inserted memory card, a slideshow will begin.

If the internal memory does not have stored photos, you will be prompted with the main menu.

5x7, 8x10 frames: See above.

Photo Clock: Memory card functions not applicable.

2.2 Adjusting the Viewing Angle

The digital LCD panel has a viewing angle of approximately 25 degrees in either direction. You can achieve a better viewing angle by adjusting the frame stand height.

Extend the frame stand to a position for greatest stability.

Extend or retract the strand by pushing the tab on the stand, and adjusting the length.

Release the tab to lock the frame into position.

5x7, 8x10 frames: See above. Photo Clock: Not applicable.

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