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MemoryFrame User’s Manual

10.Tips and Tricks

This chapter discusses ways to enhance your use of MemoryFrameTM. Areas covered include: image optimization, care of the LCD screen, securing MemoryFrame in busy environments, and changing the decorative frame.

10.1Optimizing images for display on MemoryFrame

The physical screen resolution of the MemoryFrame is 320 x 240 pixels. Images larger than this will not increase detail or resolution when displayed on the MemoryFrame.

Although a PC is not required, many digital camera users will want to take advantage of their personal computer’s power, memory, and user interface to edit, enhance, and archive their photos and other images. Using the Digital PixMasterTM application supplied with the MemoryFrame, you can organize a personalized photo show and download it to the MemoryFrame using USB. If you do use a PC to transfer your photos to MemoryFrame, then you will want to take pictures at full resolution and store them on your hard-drive. The Digital PixMaster software will automatically resize photos appropriately when you drag & drop a photo into the application. This will not affect the size and resolution of the original photo on your hard-drive, therefore, if you do desire to print that photo later, you will still have the original full- resolution photo on your hard-drive.

If you want an image to fill the screen completely, ensure that it has an aspect ratio (ratio of width and height) of 4:3 (or 3:4 for vertical pictures.

If you use the DirectConnnect feature to connect your camera (or USB card-reader) directly to MemoryFrame, shooting pictures at 640 x 480 or adjusting the resolution in image manipulation software down to this size will increase the number of pictures that can be stored on your Memory Storage Card. It will also speed decompression of the pictures, improving camera-connection download and performance. In this mode, your MemoryFrame will automatically reduce the size of large image files to fit on the screen. Images smaller than 320 x 240 pixels will not be enlarged.

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Contents USER’S Manual Table of Contents Purchasing New Decorative 5x7 Frames Introduction Transfer Camera Images Directly to the MemoryFrame Ways to Use Your MemoryFrameConnect a USB Memory-Card Reader to the MemoryFrame Transfer Images from a PC to the MemoryFramePowerPoint Slides Mail ImagesInternet Images Ventilation holes Sunlight MAY Cause Damage Getting Started Unpacking your MemoryFrameRegistration & Your Product Serial Number Removing the Protective Plastic Film from the LCD Model # Serial #Connecting MemoryFrame to the Power Supply Using the Foldout StandPower-on Initialization MemoryFrame User’s Manual Frame Lock Control Buttons and ConnectorsForward Pause/SelectPower Connector On/Off SwitchUSB Connectors ReverseMenu Digital PixMaster PC Software Overview Using MemoryFrame with a Personal ComputerMinimum PC System Requirements Installing Digital PixMaster PC SoftwareDigital PixMaster MemoryFrame Installing MemoryFrame’s USB DriversWindows Hardware Found Wizard Using Digital PixMaster to Create Slideshows Windows Settings Change MessageDigital PixMaster Empty Show Digital PixMaster Full show Application Commands and Pull-Down MenusRemoving an image from a slideshow Naming and Saving SlideshowsInserting an image into a slideshow Copying images from one slideshow to anotherRotating an image in a slideshow Hiding an image in a slideshowImage Properties Transferring Slideshows to/from MemoryFrame Preview SlideshowPreparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to a PC Getting the current slideshow from the MemoryFrameSending slideshows to the MemoryFrame Exiting Digital PixMaster Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to Camera Connecting a Camera to the MemoryFrameConnecting a Camera MemoryFrame User’s Manual Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate with Card-Readers Connecting a USB Card-Reader to MemoryFrameConnecting a Card-Reader MemoryFrame User’s Manual MemoryFrame Menu System Menu ButtonMenu Navigation Main Menu Change Orientation to Portrait or Landscape Resume Picture ShowPicture Configuration Menu Configure Pictures MenuPhoto are Changing a Picture’s Display CharacteristicsDelete Picture Return to Main MenuSet Transition Delay the delay between slide changes Download Pictures Menu Download Pictures from USB Camera or ReaderSelecting Camera/Reader Pictures to Transfer Optimizing images for display on MemoryFrame Tips and TricksCaring for the Screen Securing MemoryFrame in Office Environments Security LockHow to change the decorative 5 x 7 frame To install decorative frames on the MemoryFrameTo remove decorative frames from MemoryFrame MemoryFrame User’s Manual Sample 5 x 7 Frames Purchasing New Decorative 5x7 FramesTypes of 5 x 7 Frames that Fit MemoryFrame Size of Frames that Fit MemoryFrameRetention Groove Minimum Length Example of groove in rear of frameTroubleshooting / FAQ MemoryFrame User’s Manual MemoryFrame User’s Manual Resolution MemoryFrame SpecificationsHow to Update MemoryFrame Software Digital PixMaster’s Update Firmware CommandUpgrading MemoryFrame Firmware Firmware Being DOWNLOADED, Please Wait Enjoy the new firmware Redo FLASH- DON’T Power OFF error code numberLimitations MemoryFrame Limited WarrantyMemoryFrame User’s Manual Software Version Contacting Technical SupportPacific Digital Corporation