KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

User guide

www.kodak.com

For help, go to www.kodak.com/go/pulseframesupport

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

?? Eastman Kodak Company, 2010

All screen images are simulated.

Kodak and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

P/N 4H6784_en

Product features

Back panel buttons and connectors

USB connector2

Health Check button

DC-in1

1 See Attaching the power cable, page 1.

2 See Viewing pictures from a memory card or USB device, page 12.

Product features

Touch screen icons/buttons

9

1 Play???start a slide show.

2 Collage???start a revolving five-picture slide show.

3 Information???view picture information.

4 Delete???remove pictures from the frame.

5Copy???copy pictures from a memory card or USB device to your frame???s internal memory (only appears if a memory card or USB device is inserted).

6Transition Time???change how long each picture stays on the screen and the type of transition between pictures.

7Friends???view pictures grouped according to the friends who sent them (you can also view pictures on an inserted memory card or USB device).

8 Previous/Next???view the previous/next picture on the frame.

9Health Check???check/fix your network connection (only appears if there is a network connection problem).

1 Getting started

Attaching the power cable

If more than one plug is included, use the plug for your type of power outlet.

Your power cable may look different from the one pictured.

NOTE: The frame automatically turns on when you plug it in for the first time.

CAUTION:

Do not use this power cable with other devices, including digital cameras.

Getting started

Turning your frame on and off

NOTE: The frame automatically turns on when you plug it in for the first time.

Press the power button to turn the frame on or off.

Power button

NOTE: Your frame is configured to save energy by automatically turning off at night and turning on in the morning. You can change on/off times or to disable this feature: after you create your free online account and activate your frame (see page 9), sign in to your account at www.kodakpulse.com, then click the Frame Settings tab.

Getting started

Setting your language

The language screen appears the first time you turn on your frame. Touch your language.

NOTE: If someone else set up your frame, your language may already be selected, and the language screen may not appear.

Once your language is set, you can only change it through the KODAK PULSE Web site. After you create your free online account and activate your frame (see page 9), sign in to your account at www.kodakpulse.com, then click the Frame Settings tab.

Connecting to your wireless network

When you connect your frame to the Internet over your wireless network, you can perform a host of activities including adding pictures from your computer to your frame, receiving pictures from friends, changing frame settings, and more.

NOTE: If you are not sure you have a wireless network, ask the person who set up your network.

Using the network setup wizard

When you first set up of your frame, the network setup wizard appears. NOTE: If someone else set up your frame, your screen may show fewer steps.

1Touch Start.

Touch Back to go to the language screen or touch Exit to dismiss wireless setup and go to the slide show view (see Chapter 2, Viewing pictures).

Available wireless networks are listed.

If your wireless network is not shown, see page 5.

Getting started

2Touch your network.

If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), see page 6.

If your network is secure, when prompted, choose your Wi-Fi security type, then enter the security code for your network using the on-screen keyboard:

NOTE: Security codes are case-sensitive.

???Touch to switch between upper and lower case characters.

???Touch to enter numbers and special characters.

???When finished, touch OK.

If you do not know your security type or security code, ask the person who set up your network.

The frame scans for your wireless network. A message appears when it has successfully connected.

Getting started

If your wireless network is not shown

Move your frame closer to the router, then touch Refresh.

If your wireless network is still not shown, your network name (SSID) may not be broadcast. To enter it manually:

1 Touch Non-Broadcast.

The on-screen keyboard appears.

2Enter your SSID. If you do not know your SSID, ask the person who set up your network.

NOTE: SSIDs are case-sensitive.

If your network is secure, when prompted, choose your Wi-Fi security type, then enter the security code for your network.

NOTE: Security codes are case-sensitive.

3 When finished, touch OK.

Getting started

If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

After you choose your network, the WPS screen appears.

Press the WPS button on your router to automatically connect to your wireless network.

???If your network is secure, touch Specify security code, then enter the security code for your network. If you do not know your security code, ask the person who set up your network.

???If a PIN is required for your network, touch Advanced PIN, then enter your PIN. (The PIN is commonly found on the router itself). If you do not know your PIN, ask the person who set up your network.

To open the network setup wizard later

Health

Check button

1On the back of the frame, press the Health Check button.

2On the touch screen, after the network status check is complete, touch Network.

NOTE: You can also touch Fix it if it is displayed. If you do this, follow the on-screen instructions.

Getting started

3 Touch Network Setup Wizard.

4 Touch Start.

NOTE: If someone else set up your frame, your screen may show fewer steps.

Available wireless networks are listed.

Advanced network setup

To modify advanced network settings, including DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS address, and proxy information, see To open the network setup wizard later, page 6, then touch Advanced network setup.

To clear all network settings, touch Remove from Network.

Getting started

Is your frame already set up?

No, I need to set up my frame.

No problem, it???s simple! After connecting to your wireless network, all you need to do is activate your frame (see page 9) then add pictures (see page 10).

Yes, someone else set up my frame, or I already activated my frame on my www.kodakpulse.com account.

Good news: setup just became easier! After connecting to your network, you may be asked to verify your information. Touch OK on the frame if the information shown is correct, or Not Me if the information is incorrect.

If you touch OK, a welcome screen appears. If pictures have already been added to your frame, a Play option is available. Touch Play to view the pictures.

To add more pictures to your frame, see page 10.

For more information on viewing pictures on your frame, see page 11.

If you touch Not Me, a confirmation screen appears. Touching Not Me again deletes all pictures on the frame, and the frame is removed from the current online account. You can then set up your frame from the beginning, starting with Activating your frame, page 9.

Getting started

Activating your frame

The activation screen appears the first time you connect to your wireless network (see page 3). Activating your frame is the first step in being able to add pictures from your computer to your frame using a free Web-based application. In addition, you can set up your account so that you and your friends can email pictures to your frame. You can even add pictures to your frame from KODAK Gallery or from FACEBOOK Social Network accounts.

NOTE: If someone else set up your frame or if you added your frame to your www.kodakpulse.com account, your frame may already be activated and the activation screen may not appear.

You can activate multiple frames on your account.

1Write down and save the activation code from your screen.

NOTE: You can also find a12-character activation code beneath the serial number on the product packaging. Either activation code may be used.

2On your computer, go to www.kodakpulse.com to create a new account or to sign in to your existing account. Follow the instructions and enter your activation code when prompted.

The frame communicates with the Web server to verify your account information.

Getting started

Adding pictures to your frame

After you activate your frame (see page 9), use your free online account to add pictures stored on your computer to your frame.

1On your computer, go to www.kodakpulse.com, then create an account or sign in to your existing account.

If your frame has not been activated, do so now (see page 9).

IMPORTANT: Your frame must be activated before you can add pictures from your computer.

2Follow the instructions to choose pictures to add to your frame. Or, invite guests to add pictures to your frame.Click Help for more information.

NOTE: You can also copy pictures from a memory card or USB device to your frame???s internal memory (see page 21).

2 Viewing pictures

Pictures play from the frame???s internal memory when no card or USB device is inserted.

Pictures play from a memory card or USB device when one is inserted in the frame.

NOTE: Your frame contains pre-loaded sample pictures, which play only when there are no other pictures loaded (from a memory card, USB device, or internal memory). Sample pictures cannot be deleted.

To exit the sample picture slide show, add pictures to your frame (see page 10) insert a memory card or USB device (see page 12), or press the Health Check button on the back of your frame (see page 25).

Viewing pictures from internal memory

???Turn on the frame. If this is the first time, see Chapter 1, Getting started.

If no memory card or USB device is inserted, the pictures in your frame???s internal memory play automatically.

If you are currently viewing pictures from a memory card or USB device, remove the memory card or USB device, or:

a Touch the screen to display menu options.

b Touch the friends button .

c Touch Play All .

The pictures in your frame???s internal memory play.

Viewing pictures

Viewing pictures from a memory card or USB device

Turn on the frame. Insert a memory card or connect a USB device with pictures.

To insert a card, push it firmly into the slot until it stops.

To remove a card, pull it out of the slot.

Top slot*:

SECURE DIGITAL (SD), SECURE DIGITAL High

Capacity (SDHC)

MULTIMEDIA Card (MMC)

XD-Picture Card

MEMORY STICK (MS), MS PRO

Bottom slot:

MS Duo, MS PRO Duo

*IMPORTANT: Do not insert an MS Duo or MS PRO Duo card in the top slot. It may be difficult to remove.

Viewing pictures

Supported USB devices include a flash drive, card reader, hard drive*, etc.

USB devices and cables are sold separately.

* External hard drives must be self-powered and formatted as FAT32.

Your pictures start playing automatically.

If you are currently viewing pictures from internal memory, remove then reinsert the memory card or USB device, or:

a Touch the screen to display menu options. b Touch the friends button .

c Touch Play All .

NOTE: The appearance of the Play All button differs depending on what type of media is installed.

The pictures on your memory card or USB device play.

Viewing pictures

Navigating through your pictures

Touch the screen to display menu options.

Touch < or >, or swipe your finger left or right across the screen to navigate through your pictures.

Play

Information

Viewing pictures

Changing play speed and transition type

Change how long each picture stays on the screen and the type of transition between pictures.

1. Touch the screen to display menu options, then touch the transition time button .

2. Select a transition type (see below).

3 seconds, wipe (default)???pictures change every 3 seconds, with wipe transition.

10 seconds, fade???pictures change every 10 seconds, with fade transition.

10 seconds, zoom & pan???pictures are presented with a slow zooming and panning effect, with fading transitions every 10 seconds.

1 minute, fade???pictures change every 30 seconds, with fade transition.

30 minutes, fade???pictures change every 30 minutes, with fade transition.

Smart???pictures change every 3 seconds initially, but if the screen has not been touched, transition times gradually increase, up to 30 minute intervals.

Viewing pictures

Viewing pictures as a collage

View a revolving five-picture slide show.

Touch the screen to display menu options, then touch the collage button .

Five pictures randomly appear on the screen and change every few seconds.

To exit collage mode, touch a picture.

The picture appears full screen.

3 Doing more with your frame

Using your online account

After you create your free online account and activate your frame (see page 9), use the features on www.kodakpulse.com to:

- add a new KODAK PULSE Digital Frame to - add/remove pictures to/from your frame your account

-assign an email address to your frame

-allow pictures to be added from your KODAK Gallery account

-change frame settings, including time zone, on/off times, slide show transitions, language, and account information

-invite guests to add pictures to your frame

-allow pictures to be added from FACEBOOK Social Network accounts that you choose

-learn more about your frame

Doing more with your frame

Receiving and viewing pictures from friends

Receiving pictures from friends

When your frame receives new pictures from a friend (see page 10), the pictures are added to your frame, and a message appears.

Touch Play Now to view the new pictures as a slide show. When the slide show is finished, touch Play Again to see them again, or touch Done to quit.

Touch Play Later to view the new pictures randomly in a slide show with the pictures already on your frame.

NOTE: A red dot appears on the friends button when new pictures have been added to your frame.

Viewing pictures from friends

1Touch the screen to display menu options, then

touch the friends button .

A list of all the friends who have shared pictures with you is displayed.

Doing more with your frame

2Touch the name of the friend whose pictures you want to view.

NOTE: A red dot appears next to friends who have recently added new pictures to your frame.

Or, to view the pictures sent from all friends, touch

Play All .

To view the most recent pictures sent from all friends, touch Play Recent .

NOTE: A red dot appears with Play Recent when new pictures have recently been added to your frame.

The pictures are displayed as a slide show.

3When the slide show is finished, touch Play Again to see them again, or touch Done to quit.

Doing more with your frame

Deleting pictures

You can delete pictures from your frame???s internal memory, or from an inserted memory card or USB device.

IMPORTANT: To avoid deleting pictures from an inserted memory card or USB device, remove it before deleting pictures from your frame.

1Navigate to the picture you want to delete, then touch the delete button .

2Touch Delete Picture to confirm deletion.

The selected picture is deleted.

To exit without deleting, touch Cancel.

You can delete multiple pictures from your frame???s internal memory through the KODAK PULSE Web site. After you create your free online account and activate your frame (see page 9), sign in to your account at www.kodakpulse.com, then click the All Pictures tab.

Doing more with your frame

Copying pictures to internal memory

Copy pictures from a memory card or USB device to your frame???s internal memory. NOTE: Copying to a memory card or USB device is not supported.

1Insert a memory card or USB device (see page 12).

The pictures start playing.

2Touch the screen to display menu options, then touch the copy button .

CAUTION:

Removing a card or disconnecting a device while copying may damage your card, pictures, or device.

3To copy the currently displayed picture, touch

Current Picture.

To copy all of the pictures on the card or USB device, touch All Pictures.

The selected pictures are copied to the frame???s internal memory.

To exit without deleting, touch Cancel.

NOTE: The copies added to the frame are automatically resized to a lower resolution (smaller size). Full resolution is unnecessary for viewing and quickly fills up the frame???s memory.

Doing more with your frame

Maintaining your frame

Cleaning your frame

IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the power before cleaning. Do not use water, cleaning solutions, or other adhesives on the frame or any of its parts.

Gently wipe the frame and screen with the included cleaning cloth. For fingerprints on the frame, apply light pressure.

Checking your frame information

Doing more with your frame

Checking your firmware

Firmware is the software that runs on your frame. Your frame automatically prompts you when new firmware becomes available. Follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

To check your firmware or to check for new updates at any time:

1 Follow the instructions under Checking your frame information, page 22.

2Touch Check for frame updates to check for new firmware.

If the New Update Available option is displayed, new firmware is available for download. Touch this option to start the update.

CAUTION:

Do not turn off the frame during the update. Doing so can permanently damage your frame!

The firmware upgrade screen appears on your frame as the new firmware is downloaded and installed.

4 Troubleshooting and support

For step-by-step product support, go to www.kodak.com/go/pulseframesupport, then select Step-by-Step Solutions & Repair.

Getting help on your digital frame

Help button

Touch the Help button (available on most screens), to learn more about the features on the screen you are viewing.

Wireless network connection problems

If there is a problem with your wireless network connection, the Health Check button appears. Touch this button to run a connection test. If a problem exists, it is

described on the screen.

Press the Fix it button to start the Network Setup Wizard. Or, press the wireless button to manually change advanced network settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Troubleshooting and support

Checking your network connection

Picture frame problems

Troubleshooting and support

5 Appendix

Digital frame specifications

For more specifications, go to www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport.

KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

Color display

17.8 cm (7 in.) diagonal digital touch screen LCD, 800 x 600 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio, 14.2 x 10.6 cm (5.6 x 4.2 in.) active area

Internal storage capacity

512 MB???pictures added to frame are compressed to optimize storage, with no noticeable impact on image quality

Power supply

Manufacturer, Model #: Malata MPA-05015, EIAJ class 2 DC plug

Input: 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. Output: 5V DC 1.5 Amp

Communication with USB devices

USB 2.0 High Speed Type A

Wi-Fi wireless network compatibility

Certified compatibility with 802.11 b/g speed routers

Other features

Appendix

KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

Important safety instructions

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.

CAUTION:

When using this product, it should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 7.9 in. (20 cm) for 2.4 GHz operations between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

???The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/go/accessories.

???Use only the AC adapter that was packaged with your frame. Use of other AC adapters may damage the frame and void your warranties.

???Do not place frame near open flame sources such as lighted candles or heaters.

???Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures.

Appendix

Additional care and maintenance

???Do not allow chemicals, such as lotions, to contact painted surfaces.

???Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information.

???For digital frame disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance at www.eiae.org or visit www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport.

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants KODAK Consumer Electronic Products and Accessories (???Products???), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair.

Limited warranty coverage

Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

Appendix

Limitations

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments, failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase use or failure of the Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.

Your rights

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.

Appendix

Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.

Regulatory compliance and advisory

FCC compliance and advisory

KODAK PULSE Digital Frame, model W730

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user???s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

Appendix

FCC and Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance???This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Observation des normes-Classe B???Cet appareil num??rique de la classe B est conforme ?? la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

ENERGY STAR??

ENERGY STAR?? qualified product.

Appendix

European Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

This digital picture frame (KODAK PULSE Digital Frame) transmits in 10 dBm. In France, the power level is limited to 10 dBm in outdoor environments, per regulations. When in France, use the wireless functions of this device indoors only.

A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at

www.kodak.com/go/declarationofconformity.

Australian C-Tick

N137

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling

In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle.

Product weight with adapter: 490 gm.

Appendix

Russian GOST-R

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

Notice

When this digital frame is connected to a wireless network, it is possible to view images and other content directly from the Internet.

Eastman Kodak Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates do not control and are not responsible for any content displayed or viewed.

Index

Index

Index

wireless network advanced settings, 7 compatibility, 27 connecting to, 3 help, 24

non-broadcast/not shown, 5 security code, 4, 5, 6

security type, selecting, 4, 5, 6 setup wizard, 3

WPS routers, 6