Pacific Digital MF-810S user manual Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to a PC

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retrieve the current slideshow in MemoryFrame to the PC (retrieve) for saving or editing, or it can replace the slideshow in the MemoryFrame with a new one from the computer (send).

To transfer slideshows from the PC to your MemoryFrame or from MemoryFrame back to your PC, you must first connect your PC to the MemoryFrame with the USB cable that was provided in the box with the unit.

Connect the larger “standard USB” connector to the USB port of the PC. Connect the smaller “mini-USB” connector to the “PC” connector of the MemoryFrame. See Figure 7.

Important! For the PC application (Digital PixMaster) to communicate to your MemoryFrame, you first need to prepare your MemoryFrame for communicating to a PC, as described in the section below.

Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to a PC

The MemoryFrame cannot be managed or communicate with a PC while it is in the Menu system mode. In all cases, you must be in photo slideshow Display mode for Digital PixMaster to communicate. Exit any on-board button menus and return to displaying the current slideshow. This will place the MemoryFrame in the mode that is required to communicate with the PC.

Getting the current slideshow from the MemoryFrame

From the “MemoryFrame” pull-down menu of Digital PixMaster, select Retrieve-Slideshow to get the current slideshow from the MemoryFrame. This function is also available by clicking on

“retrieve-slideshow” icon () in the toolbar. When the MemoryFrame receives the Retrieve-Slideshow command it transfers the current slideshow photos (and associated delay times, fill-colors, delays, WAV files etc.) from its memory to the PC. Once complete, you can save or edit this show.

Sending slideshows to the MemoryFrame

Important! Because MemoryFrame will overwrite an existing slideshow if a new one is sent to it, you may want to first Retrieve the existing show to your PC for saving on your PC hard drive before sending a new one.

First open the show you want to send on the PC. From the “MemoryFrame” pull-down menu of Digital PixMaster, select Send-Slideshow. This function is also available by clicking on

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Contents USER’S Manual Table of Contents Accessories For Your MemoryFrame TM Introduction Connect a USB Memory-Card Reader to the MemoryFrame Ways to Use Your MemoryFrameTransfer Camera Images Directly to the MemoryFrame Transfer Images from a PC to the MemoryFrameMail Images PowerPoint SlidesVoice & Music feature of MF-810S stereo version only Internet ImagesSunlight MAY Cause Damage Getting Started Unpacking your MemoryFrameRegistration & Your Product Serial Number Connecting MemoryFrame to the Power Supply Removing the Protective Cover from the LCDUsing the Removable Stand Power-on InitializationCopyright 2002-2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Frame Lock Control Buttons and ConnectorsOn/Off Switch Forward ŹSelect Or music. Note this feature is only onMF-810S stereo model Volume Reverse ŻPower Connector This feature is only on the MF-810S stereoApplications! Note this feature is only on VGA ConnectorLCD Screen Audio OutStereo model Security LockUsing MemoryFrame with a Personal Computer Digital PixMaster PC Software OverviewInstalling Digital PixMaster PC Software Minimum PC System RequirementsInstalling MemoryFrame’s USB Drivers Digital PixMasterConnecting a PC to MemoryFrame Copyright 2002-2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Windows Settings Change Message Using Digital PixMaster to Create SlideshowsDigital PixMaster Empty Show Application Commands and Pull-Down Menus Digital PixMaster slideshowNaming and Saving Slideshows Removing an image from a slideshowRotating an image in a slideshow Copying images from one slideshow to anotherInserting an image into a slideshow Hiding an image in a slideshowImage Properties Display Text Caption Portrait/Landscape Modes PreferencesTransferring Slideshows to/from MemoryFrame MemoryFrame HelpPreparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to a PC Getting the current slideshow from the MemoryFrameSending slideshows to the MemoryFrame Help Internet Updates PropertiesConnecting a Camera to the MemoryFrame Help About Digital PixMasterExiting Digital PixMaster Connecting a Camera Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to CameraConnecting a USB Card-Reader or Thumb-drive Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate with Card-ReadersConnecting a Card-Reader or Thumb-drive Copyright 2002-2003 Pacific Digital Corporation MemoryFrame Menu System Menu NavigationMain Menu Resume Picture Show Delete All Slides in MemoryFrameConfigure Slides Configure SlidesChanging a Picture’s Display Characteristics Rotate 90º Hide/Show ImageSet Transition Effect Set Slide Duration Set Background Fill ColorCopy Pictures from USB Camera, Thumbdrive or Reader Copy Pictures from Camera Menu Selecting Camera/Thumbdrive/Reader Pictures to Transfer Fill MemoryFrame from Camera or Thumbdrive/ReaderRun Slideshow from USB Drive Preferences sub-menuCurrent Orientation Portrait or Landscape Tips and Tricks Display Slide Captions Enabled or DisabledConfigure Special Button current setting Optimizing images for display on MemoryFrameCaring for the Screen Copyright 2002-2003 Pacific Digital Corporation How to change the decorative 8 x 10 frame Securing MemoryFrame in Office EnvironmentsTo remove decorative frames from MemoryFrame To install decorative frames on the MemoryFrame Showing PowerPoint Slides on MemoryFrameAccessories For Your MemoryFrameTM Disabling Pop-up Reminder Messages11.1 6-in-1 Easy Card Reader USB Thumbdrives Country specific AC Adapter Power SuppliesMemoryFrame Security Lock Decorative 8x10 FramesSample 8 x 10 Frames Purchasing Standard 8x10 Frames from StoresSize of Frames that Fit MemoryFrame Types of Frames that Fit MemoryFrameExample of groove in rear of frame Retention Groove Minimum LengthTroubleshooting / FAQ Copyright 2002-2003 Pacific Digital Corporation MemoryFrame Specifications ResolutionFederal Communications Commission Statement Worldwide Electromagnetic Emissions Statement US FCCHow to Update MemoryFrame Firmware Digital PixMaster’s Update Firmware CommandUpgrading MemoryFrame Software/Firmware Firmware Being DOWNLOADED, Please Wait Redo FLASH- DON’T Power OFF error code number Enjoy the new firmwareMemoryFrame Limited Warranty LimitationsCopyright 2002-2003 Pacific Digital Corporation Contacting Technical Support North AmericaEurope Pacific Digital Corporation