Brookstone Digital Photo Frame Manual

Brookstone Digital Photo Frame

Important safety Information

Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before use and keep these for future reference.

Caution

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

Important safety Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.

Danger

To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:

Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet immediately after using.
Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
Do not reach for the unit if it has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit.

Warning

Close supervision is necessary when this unit is used by or near children.
Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Never drop or insert an object into any opening.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the unit.
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the unit when storing.
The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources, such as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat.
Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked.
Do not overload electrical outlet. Use the power source as indicated.
Do not carry this unit by the cord or use the cord as a handle.
Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when unit is used.
Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

Accessories

Adapter
Bonus Walnut Finish Frame
Media Impression TM Software CD

Location of Parts and Controls

Power
Power Save Light Sensor
Volume Down
Volume Up
Card Reader Slot
Flash Drive
USB In
DC In
Reset
Power On LED
Stand
Speaker (2)
Menu
Select
Exit
Quick Access Slide Show
Quick Access Video
Quick Access Music
Up, Down, Left, Right
Copy
Delete
Rotate

Frame Operation

Attaching the stand

Line up pins on stand with holes on the frame and insert stand.
Rotate stand to first position for landscape viewing (see A). Or, rotate stand to second position (see B) and stand the frame upright for portrait viewing (see C).

Turning the frame on/off

Plug in adapter.
Press and hold the POWER BUTTON until the Brookstone® logo appears on screen to turn on the frame (5-6 seconds). The Home Screen with memory bar appears on the display after the frame is turned on. See below.

Note: a blue fill in the bar indicates used memory. When the bar is completely blue, the memory is full.

Press and hold POWER BUTTON for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off the frame.
The Brookstone ® logo will appear on the screen as it is shutting down.

Inserting a memory card or flash Drive

With the frame powered on, insert your memory card or flash drive into the appropriate slot. The Home Screen will show for 60 seconds if no selection is made. After 60 seconds the media will auto-play.
Note: When a memory card is inserted into the frame, the frame’s internal memory (media you have copied to the frame’s drive) will not be available.

Using the volume

Press VOLUME and VOLUME to adjust volume level. Volume graphic appears on screen to show volume level.

Frame features

Photo smooth

The PHOTO SMOOTH feature modifies faces within your photos with a smoothing airbrush effect. Feature only works in Slide Show mode (normal transition).

Dynamic lighting

The DYNAMIC LIGHTING feature improves your photo’s light balance to enhance dark photos. Feature only works in Slide Show mode (normal transition).

Face Zoom

The FACE ZOOM feature automatically pans and zooms to faces within your photos. Feature only works in Slide Show mode (normal transition).

Multi show

The MULTI SHOW slide show transition will show multiple photos at the same time.

Power save

Power safe feature may be “discontinued due to problems”

The POWER SAVE feature detects the room’s light level and automatically puts the frame into energy saving mode by shutting down the LED display. If the frame senses that the room is dark for more than 15 minutes and no buttons have been pressed, the following graphic appears on screen.

When the frame senses light, or any button on the frame is pressed, the LED display will turn on and the frame will resume current operation.

Anti-virus

When the frame is powered on, any files with the extension “.exe” or “.bat” (common extensions for possible viruses) that have been put on the frame’s drive via the computer will be automatically deleted from the frame.

Reset

Press the RESET button with a thin, pointed object (such as a paper clip). Power the unit on after pressing the RESET button. The frame will default to the factory settings, however, the frame’s internal memory will remain intact.

Note: frame should not be used as a storage device.

Optimizing Photo Storage Capacity

When the photos are downloaded to the frame with either a memory card or a flash drive, photos are automatically optimized for the frame’s screen resolution.

MediaImpression™ Software

When using your computer to download photos onto the frame, it is recommended to use the included MediaImpression ™ software.
The MediaImpression ™ software optimizes your photos for the frame’s screen
resolution. (800 x 600 pixel dimensions, 72 dpi (pixels per inch)).
The MediaImpression ™ software will make new files of your photos when it saves them to the frame. Your original photos will remain intact/unchanged.
Note: if your photo’s dimensions are smaller than 800 x 600, there is no need to resize. to find out the dimensions of a photo, simply place your cursor over the thumbnail while using the mediaimpression ™ software. this will show a pop-up box with your photo’s dimensions.

An example of the MediaImpression ™ screen is on the following page.

Installing Software on Your Computer

Photos placed on the frame using a computer and without using the MediaImpression ™ software will not be optimized to your frame’s specifications and could possibly use more memory than necessary.

For Windows® 2000/Xp/vista ® /7:

Insert MediaImpression ™ SOFTWARE CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Open the CD and double click Windows folder (this software does not auto-run).
Double click on the Setup.exe file.
Install Shield® Wizard will launch on your computer. Follow the InstallShield® Wizard on-screen instructions to install the MediaImpression™ software on your computer.
To open MediaImpression™ , locate the installed software on your computer and double click on the MediaImpression™ icon.

For Mac® OS X 10.4 and later:

Insert MediaImpression ™ SOFTWARE CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Open the CD and double click on the Mac folder (this software does not auto-run).
Double click on “MediaImpression Installer”.
Follow the MediaImpression ™ Installer on-screen instructions to install the MediaImpression ™ software on your computer.
To open MediaImpression ™ , locate the installed software on your computer and double click on the MediaImpression ™ icon.

Software Control Locations

How To… IT’s Easy!

Clock and Settings

Photos

Videos

Music

Screen Prompts

Screen Prompts are messages you may see on the frame’s screen. The following are examples of what you might see, with a brief explanation.

Specifications

Care and Maintenance

Clean frame with a soft, dry, clean cloth.
If the LCD screen needs additional cleaning, power off and unplug frame and clean LCD screen with a soft, clean cloth and an LCD screen cleaning solution.

Compatibles file formats

Photo

JPEG

Videos

AVI (MPEG 1/2/4, MJPEG)
MPG (MPEG 1, MPEG 2)
MP4 (MPEG 4)
MOV (MJPEG)

Video audio compatibility : AAC or MP3

Music

Windows and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. SD is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. MMC is a trademark of Multimedia Card Associates. Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. ArcSoft MediaImpression is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.

Troubleshooting Guide

One (1) Year limited Warranty

Brookstone warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product. A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes Brookstone’s property.

Obtaining service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.

Limits and exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.” This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; or g) any and all pre-existing conditions that occur prior to the effective date of this Limited Warranty relating to any product sold “as is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items.

Brookstone shall not Be liable for incidental or consequential Damages resulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any Breach of this Warranty. to the extent permitted BY applicable law, Brookstone Disclaims any and all statutory or implied Warranties, including, Without limitation, Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and Warranties against hidden or latent Defects. if Brookstone cannot lawfully Disclaim statutory or implied Warranties, then to the extent permitted BY law, all such Warranties shall Be limited in Duration to the Duration of this express Warranty. Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Merrimack, New Hampshire USA 03054
800-846-3000
www.Brookstone.com

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FAQ’S

How do I get my pictures on the frame?

The Brookstone Digital Photo Frame comes with a USB cable that you can plug into your computer and use to transfer your pictures onto the frame.

Can I print directly from my digital camera to the frame?

Yes, you can! You will need to purchase a USB cable for your camera. You can find these at most electronics stores.

How do I change the photo on the frame?

To change the photo on the frame, you simply need to press down on the photo and it will pop up. Then, you can press down on it again and it will pop out of the frame. You can then replace it with another photo or put it back in place if you want to keep it there.

Does this come with a remote control?

No, this does not come with a remote control. However, you can purchase one separately if you would like to have one. This is a great way to be able to change your photos from across the room!

What are some of the different ways that I can use this picture frame?

The Brookstone Digital Photo Frame is great for displaying pictures of family and friends, as well as for displaying pictures of your favorite vacation spots or family gatherings. It is also great for displaying pictures of your children’s artwork or school projects!

Are digital photo frames outdated?

This is a major concern that most people have – but it’s well taken care of with several premium digital photo frames. Additionally, these frames are very easy to set up and get started. They can even be wall-mounted or rested on a flat surface. In summary, digital photo frames are not outdated in 2021.

How many photos does the Brookstone PhotoShare hold?

With the free PhotoShare Frame app (available for iOS and Android), up to 50 photos at a time may be sent to up to or more PhotoShare Frames at once, making it a snap to share your memories with your entire network of family and friends.

How do I transfer pictures from my phone to my digital photo frame?

Download the Pix-Star Snap Mobile App. Open the Play Store on your Android device (both tablets and phones are supported).
Capture & Share Photos from Your Phone’s Gallery.
Add Your Pix-Star Frame’s Unique Address.
Start a Slideshow with Your New Photos.

Does PhotoShare frame have to be plugged in?

PhotoShare Frames need to be plugged in to use and enjoy. Each frame comes with an A/C power adapter and there is a USB port if you prefer to use a USB cord.

How do I turn off Brookstone PhotoShare frame?

a blue fill in the bar indicates used memory. When the bar is completely blue, the memory is full. for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off the frame. The Brookstone ® logo will appear on the screen as it is shutting down.

Why won’t my pictures show on my digital photo frame?

You might need to delete any sample photos from the frame’s internal memory. In addition, some digital photo frames can only display a certain number of files, usually 999 or 9,999. Any additional photos stored on the memory card or in internal memory will be skipped.

How do you format a SD card for a digital photo frame?

Click on Start button: Click on the Start or Windows button and then click on My Computer.
Insert SD card: Insert the SD card into your computer’s card slot, or use a USB card reader.
Right-click on Format: Right-click on the SD card icon and select Format from the drop-down menu.

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