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Before operation
Digital Photo Basic operations
Frame
Advanced operations
DPF-XR100/VR100
Using with a computer
Error messages
Troubleshooting
Additional information
Digital Photo Frame Handbook
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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Importing a music file .....................27 Table of Contents Selecting a music file to play ..........27 Playing background music with a slideshow .......................................27 Before operation Refresh mode ...............................28 Enjoying your photo frame in various Maintenance mode .......................29 ways ...............................................4 Activating maintenance mode .........29 Features ..........................................5 Initializing t
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Using with a computer Connecting to a computer ............51 System requirements ......................51 Connecting to a computer to exchange images ...........................................51 Disconnecting your computer ........52 Error messages If an error message appears .........53 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs ...........................55 Additional information About memory cards ....................60 “Memory Stick” ..............................60 SD memory card ................
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Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways The Sony DPF-XR100/VR100 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer. GB 4
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Before operation xVarious slideshow styles The displayed image can be switched Features automatically as though you are turning the pages of an album yourself. You can select xSupport for various memory cards* from various slideshow styles, including the Supports various memory cards and other ones displaying a clock or calendar. You can devices, such as a “Memory Stick”, also change playback settings such as the CompactFlash card, SD memory card, xD- playback order (page 24). Picture Ca
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xExporting images x Alarm function You can export images in the internal You are notified at the specified time on the memory to your memory card (page 33). specified day of the week with an audio alarm and alarm display (page 41). 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 12). * When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1,
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Before operation xHanging on a wall You can hang the photo frame on the wall (supplied Operating Instructions, “Stand – To display the photo frame on the wall”). GB 7
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Identifying the parts x Digital photo frame Front LCD screen Remote sensor Sony logo (page 13) Rear VIEW MODE button (page 16) 1 (on/standby) button Standby indicator Access lamp Memory card slot (page 15) MENU button Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER ( ) button BACK button GB 8
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Before operation USB Mini-B connector (page 51) USB A connector (page 49) HDMI OUT connector (page 47) (DPF-XR100 only) Reset switch (page 58) DC IN 9V jack Stand Holes for hanging unit on the wall x Remote control VIEW MODE buttons 1 (on/standby) button SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button SINGLE button CLOCK ( ) button INDEX ( ) button MENU button Zoom in ( ) button Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons ENTER ( ) button BACK button Zoom out ( ) button MARKING ( ) button IMPORT ( ) button SORT button DELETE ( ) butt
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Basic operations Replacing the battery of the Preparing the remote remote control If the remote control stops working, replace the control battery (CR2025 lithium battery) with a new one. The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. 1 Press the tab in. Pull out the protective sheet before use as shown in the figure. Protective sheet 2 Pull the battery holder out. Using the remote control Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote
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Basic operations � 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. GB 11
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When the photo frame is placed vertically so that the operation buttons are located on the Setting the stand left, the display is also automatically rotated to the portrait orientation. 1 Hold the photo frame tightly and The directions indicated on the direction button insert the stand straight into the on the rear panel depend on the orientation of screw hole on the rear panel. the photo frame. 2 Screw the stand into the screw hole Notes firmly until the stand stops turning. � Check whet
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Basic operations Operations in an initial state Turning the photo frame When the photo frame is turned on without a memory card loaded or other device connected, on the initial display below appears on the screen. 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 o
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2Press B/b to select hour, minute, and second, press v/V to select a value, then Setting the current time press . 7 Select the format of the date. 1 Press MENU. 1Press v/V to select [Date Display Order], 2 Press B/b to select the and press . (Settings) tab. 2Press v/V to select a format and press . 3 Press v/V to select [Date/time �Y-M-D Settings] and press . � M-D-Y �D-M-Y 8 Set the day to start the week for the calendar. You can set the day of the week that appears on the very left wh
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Basic operations For details on compatible memory cards, see pages 60 to 62. For supported file formats, refer Inserting a memory card to the Operating Instructions, “Specifications”. When you insert a memory card Insert the memory card firmly into the When you insert a memory card, the images corresponding slot with its label side stored on it are automatically displayed. If you facing toward you (when you are facing switch off the power while they are being the back side of the photo f
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Note Changing the display If you have not operated the photo frame for an extended period of time, the style the cursor is You can change the view style by pressing the on will be selected automatically. VIEW MODE buttons. 1 Press the button corresponding to view mode you want to select. VIEW MODE buttons The display changes to selected view mode. . 1 Slideshow (page 17) 2 Clock and Calendar (page 19) 3 Single image display (page 20) Tip When using the buttons on the photo frame, press V
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Basic operations Slideshow display Display Style Description Images are displayed on a single screen, one after another. Slideshow Single view Displays multiple images at the same time. Multi image view Displays images, one after another, while showing the current date and time. Clock view/World Clock Displays images, one after another, while showing a calendar. The current date and time are displayed. Calendar view Displays images, one after another, while showing the shooting date and time
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Tips � If no memory card is inserted, or no images are saved in internal memory, demonstration mode starts automatically. Demonstration mode ends if a memory card with images saved is inserted or a button other than 1 (on/standby) is pressed. � For details on the playback order in a slideshow display, see page 45. � You can set the interval, color effect, or display mode when you select the slideshow display. See “Changing the settings of the slideshow” (page 24). � When you press while a sl
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Basic operations Clock and Calendar display Clock1 Clock2 Clock3 Clock4 Clock5 Clock6 Clock7 Clock8 Clock9 Calendar1 Calendar2 World Clock 1 World Clock 2 World Clock 3 Lunar Calendar Arabic Calendar Farsi Calendar (when you select (when you select (when you select [Simplified [Arabic] in [Persian] in Chinese] in [Language [Language [Language Setting]) Setting]) Setting]) Note You can select only the Settings or Slideshow tab when the Clock and Calendar display is shown. GB 19
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Single view mode (single image display) Display Style Description Displays an entire image in the screen. You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b. Entire image 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. Fit to screen Displays image information, such as the image number, file name, and shooting date while dis
