Kodak EasyShare wireless digital picture frame

Users guide

for EX811, EX1011 www.kodak.com For help with your picture frame, www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Eastman Kodak Company is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash trademark. P/N 2F6846_en

Product features

Front View
1 LCD screen 2 Faceplate 3 Remote control sensor

Back/Left Side View

Slide the holder 7 into slots.
Speakers Wall mount hangers Frame stand Memory card slot - CF, MD
Memory card slot - SD, MS, xD, MMC On/Off switch Remote control holder (removable)

www.kodak.com/go/support

Top/Right Side View
7 Picture/music toggle Play/Pause Stop/Back Menu OK Down Up USB connector (to connect to computer; also connect camera/USB device - with adapter cable.) Volume control
10 Headphone jack 11 DC-In (12 V) 12 Reset button

Table of contents

1 Getting started...1
Installing the software... 1 Using the remote control... 1 Setting up your picture frame.. 4
2 Viewing pictures and videos...8
Home screenpicture sources and settings... 8 Running a slide show... 9 Viewing thumbnails... 9 Viewing a single picture... 10 Playing a video.... 10 Viewing pictures by date or filename... 11
3 Doing more with your frame...12
Playing music.... 12 Printing pictures... 13 Copying on your frame... 14 Copying between your frame and computer.. 15 Deleting pictures/videos... 16 Selecting multiple pictures/videos... 17
4 Changing frame settings...18
Settings menus... 18 Setting the clock and timer... 20 Upgrading your firmware.... 22
5 Using wireless mode...24
What are the wireless features of my frame?.. 24 Setting up your frame for wireless operation.. 24 Wireless networking and the Internet... 24 Viewing pictures over your wireless network.. 25
Viewing pictures from the KODAK Gallery.. 26 Automatically receiving My Friends Albums.. 27 Picture transfer softwarecopying wirelessly... 29 Glossary of common wireless network terms.. 31
6 Troubleshooting and support..35
Picture frame problems... 35 Picture frame/computer communications... 35 Wireless network connection... 36 Screen messages.... 39

7 Appendix...41

Digital frame specifications... 41 Important safety instructions... 43 Upgrading your software and firmware... 44 Additional care and maintenance... 44 Limited warranty.... 45 FCC compliance and advisory... 47

Getting started

Welcome to your Kodak EasyShare digital picture frame. Viewing your pictures and videos couldnt be simpler!

Installing the software

See the Wireless Setup Guide to install the software and to set up your frame and wireless network.

Using the remote control

Activating the remote control
An activation tab protects the remote controls battery during shipment.
Remove the tab to start using the remote. There is no need to open the battery compartment or remove the battery.
Storing the remote control
1 Install the remote control holder on the back of the frame (page i). 2 Slide the remote into the holder for convenient, out-of-the-way storage.
Replacing the remote control battery
NOTE: Replace with a CR2025, 3V lithium cell battery.

release tab

1 Push and hold the release tab while pulling the battery holder out of the remote. Follow the graphic on the back of the remote control. 2 Place the new battery in the holder with the plus sign (+) facing up as shown. 3 Slide the battery and holder into the remote until it clicks into place.
Using the remote control buttons
Some buttons are also on the back of the frame (page ii). They operate identically.

Button power* home

back menu
Press to: turn on/off the picture frame. return to the home screen. toggle between viewing pictures and selecting music. display the menu choices. return to the previous screen. stop a slide show, display thumbnails. accept the current selection. navigate through pictures or menus. magnify the picture. rotate the picture, 90 clockwise each press. mark pictures for an operation. play a slide show. rewind a video. stop a video, display the first frame. stop a slide show, display thumbnails. decrease (-) or increase (+) the volume. mute audio.
music/pics menu back OK 4-way zoom rotate select slide show rewind stop volume mute
play/pause play/pause a video or slide show. fast forward fast forward a video.
* First, turn on the power switch on the frame.

Setting up your picture frame

Buttons and controls

All buttons and controls described in this guide (for example: press ) are on the remote control unless otherwise noted.
Connecting the power cable
1 Pull out and extend the stand on the frame back and place the frame on a flat, stable surface. 2 Plug in the power cable. Your power cable (included with the frame) may be different from the one pictured. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet.
Inserting a card or camera

CompactFlash MicroDrive

Secure Digital Memory Stick xD MultiMedia Card
Connecting a digital camera or other USB device
b) a) USB cable included with your USB device. b) USB adapter cable included with your EX model picture frame. a)

Turning on the frame

Press the power switch to On. NOTE: You can leave the power switch On, and use the remote control to turn the frame off and on.

Setting your language

The language screen appears the first time you turn on your frame.
to select your language, then press OK.
A slide show starts from sample pictures pre-loaded in internal memory. To change the language at a later time, press Home , Settings

Language. See page 20.

Viewing your first slide show!
To play a slide show, insert a memory card or USB device (see page 5). The pictures/videos are displayed in the order they appear on the card or other device. If a slide show is already playing (for example, from the pre-loaded sample pictures), your pictures begin playing automatically. If you are at the Home screen, press to highlight your picture source, then press to start the slide show.

To play music

with your pictures or slide shows, see page 12.
To view pictures from your computer over your wireless network, see page 25. For setting up your network, see the Wireless Setup Guide.
Changing the frame orientation
Your frame is set up to display pictures in landscape orientation to portrait but you must also change the setting. Heres how. 1 Press Home 2 Press , Settings. You can turn it
to select Viewing options, then press OK.
3 Press to select Frame orientation, then press OK. See page 19.
Viewing pictures and videos

Home screenpicture sources and settings
Go to the Home screen to access pictures from all connected sources and to change frame settings. 1 On the remote control, press Home. All connected sources and the Settings icon are displayed. 2 Press
to highlight a picture source, then: to start a slide show.
Press OK to display thumbnails, folders, albums.
Possible picture sources:
My Framethe frames internal memory. Copy your special pictures into My Frame from a memory card or other device (page 14). Memory cardappears when you insert a card (page 5). The label and icon indicate the type of card. Cameraappears when you connect a digital camera via USB cable (page 5). USB driveappears when you insert a USB flash drive (page 5). Network computer appears if you are connected to a wireless network. Lets you display pictures that are stored on your computer. See the Wireless Setup Guide or Chapter 5 in this guide. Kodak Galleryappears if you have set up your Gallery account and are connected to a wireless network. Lets you display your albums from the Gallery. See the Wireless Setup Guide or Chapter 5 in this guide. Kodak Gallery, with new picture notification with you at the Gallery! See page 27. someone has shared pictures
Settingscustomize and configure your frame. See Changing frame settings, page 18.

Running a slide show

There are three ways to start a slide show on your frame:
Insert a memory card or connect a USB device, then turn on the frame. Turn on your frame, then insert a card or connect a USB devicea new slide show starts automatically, replacing a currently running slide show or single view picture. Select a picture in thumbnail view or select a picture source on the Home screen, then press or.
Other slide show information A slide show plays continuously until you stop it or turn off the frame. You can change the slide duration and transition style (see page 19).

Viewing thumbnails

There are two ways to view your pictures as thumbnails:
Press , select a picture source (see page 8), then press OK. Press or from a slide show or single view.
To navigate through the thumbnails, press

Viewing a single picture

To view a single, full-screen picture, highlight it in thumbnails view and press OK. To magnify a picture up to 8X, press repeatedly. To view other parts of the picture, press. Press repeatedly to return. To rotate a picture, press.

Playing a video

To play a video from thumbnails view, highlight it and press OK. Videos in thumbnail view: MOV videos are indicated with.
AVI, MPEG, and MPG videos display the first frame.
During a slide show, videos play automatically. When the video ends, the slide show resumes. Video buttons on the remote control:
Press To play, pause, and resume the video. rewind / fast forward. adjust the volume. or stop the video and return to thumbnails.
Viewing pictures by date or filename
By default, the pictures and videos on your frame are arranged and played by date, starting with the oldest. You can change the arrangement, or sort order, by date or alphabetically by filename. To change the sort order: 1 Press 2 Press OK. 3 Select a sort order: Date, oldest to newest (default) Date, newest to oldest Filename, A to Z Filename, Z to A 4 Press OK. , then select Sort by.
Doing more with your frame

Playing music

Play your MP3 files from any connected source (see page 8). 1 Press. Your picture or slide show is paused. 2 Press OK. 3 Press to highlight your music source, then press to locate your music files, then press OK.
4 Press to go to the next or previous song, or select Play all songs. Then press OK. Your music starts playing. 5 Press to return to your picture or slide show. Your selected music continues to play as the slide show resumes. When music is playing, videos play without their related audio. 6 To turn off music, press 7 Press , then. again to return to your pictures.
Notes on playing and copying music:
A headphone jack is available on the side of the frame (page ii). Adjust the volume with the buttons. Press to mute the music. To copy music files (MP3) to internal memory, drag and drop them from your computer. See Copying pictures to/from your computer, page 15.

Printing pictures

Your frame is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers. NOTE: Printing from the Gallery (page 26) is not currently supported.
Preparing the frame and printer for printing
1 Make sure your frame is disconnected from the printer. 2 On the frame, change your connection mode from computer to printer. See Manually changing USB connection mode, page 14. 3 Turn off the frame and printer. 4 Connect the USB cable (included with your frame) from the frame to the printer.

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press 2 Press to find a picture/video, then press to highlight Delete, then press OK.
3 Highlight Delete and press OK again to confirm. To cancel the deletion, highlight Exit and press OK. The picture/video is deleted. To delete multiple pictures/videos, see page 17. NOTE: You can delete pictures/videos from a card, internal memory, and some USB devices.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature to copy, delete, or print two or more pictures; or to play a slide show of selected pictures/videos.

Selecting one at a time

1 In thumbnails view, press to highlight a picture/video, then press. 2 Continue selecting pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the selected pictures. Press again to remove a check mark. You can now view a slide show, copy, print, delete, etc. all selected pictures.

Selecting all

1 Press whenever pictures/videos are displayed (slide show, video, single picture). 2 Press to highlight Select all, then press OK. A confirmation screen appears, then your picture display reappears. A check mark is displayed on all pictures/videos in your current location. 3 To remove all check marks, press Select / Unselect all and press OK. , highlight
4 Highlight Unselect all and press OK. A confirmation screen appears, then your picture display reappears. All check marks are removed.

2 Press

Changing frame settings

. , then press OK.

The options in the Settings menu let you customize and configure your frame. 1 Press Home

to highlight Settings

3 Press to select a setting. Follow the screen directions. Press OK to accept your selections. 4 Press to exit.

Settings menus

Setting Upgrade firmware This option is only displayed if the upgrade file (.img) is available on the frame (memory card, flash drive, internal memory, etc.). Options Upgrade firmwaremanually load the latest version of firmware on your frame (page 22). Exitreturn to the Home screen. See page 23 for automatic notification and upgrade of latest firmware from the Internet.
Setting Viewing options Options Slide durationspecify how long each picture is displayed in a slide show, from 3 seconds (default) to 1 hour. Frame orientationspecify whether you wish to display your frame in landscape (default) or portrait orientation. Transitionsspecify the transition style between pictures in a slide show. See screen for options. The default is Random. Screen Fit or FillFit entire image (default). Show the entire picture. Black borders may appear around the image. Fill the screen. The picture fills the entire screen, some of the picture may be cut off (cropped). Audio prioritywhen you are playing music (page 12), choose how to handle the audio portion of video playback. Play music (default). Music continues to play, video plays but its audio is muted. Play video sound track. Music stops playing while the video, with audio, plays. Slideshow starting pointspecify how far back to start a slide show when your sort order is from oldest to newest (page 11). From 1 week back (default). Slide show starts with the picture that is one week older than the newest picture in your current picture source. From oldest picture. Slide show starts with the oldest picture in your current picture source. Press to adjust the screen brightness according to your lighting conditions. On/Off scheduleset your frame to turn on and off at a specified time every day. Get time from Internetselect your time zone and press OK. The frames internal clock is automatically set to the correct time. Set timemanually set the clock to the current time.

Upgrading your firmware

Firmware is the software that runs on your frame. Upgrade the firmware so you always have the newest features and improvements. To check for the latest version, visit www.kodak.com/go/digitalframedownloads. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware returns the frame settings to factory defaults.
Manually upgrade firmware
Download the firmware to your computer, then upgrade your frame: 1 On your computer, go to www.kodak.com/go/digitalframedownloads. 2 Follow the screen directions to download the frame firmware to your computer. 3 Copy the IMG file to a memory card or USB flash drive, then insert into the frame; or, connect your computer and frame with the USB cable and copy the IMG file directly to the frame. See page 15 for copying files. 4 With the IMG file on the frame, press Home press OK. , then select Settings and
5 Select Upgrade Firmware and press OK to begin the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete, your frame automatically restarts. If it doesnt, press the power switch on the frame to Off, then back to On. IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the frame during the upgrade!
Automatically upgrade firmware from the Internet
When the frame is connected to your wireless network, you can automatically upgrade the firmware from the Internet whenever a new version is available. A message appears on your frame when a new firmware version is detected from the Internet. Upgrade right away Install nowSelect, then press OK to start the upgrade. When the upgrade is complete, your frame automatically restarts. If it doesnt, press the power switch on the frame to Off, then back to On. IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the frame during the upgrade!

Upgrade later

Remind me laterSelect, then press OK. The upgrade message disappears, then appears again the next time you turn on the frame. No thanksSelect, then press OK. The upgrade message disappears. To change your mind and upgrade to this version, see Manually upgrade firmware, page 22. A new message appears when the next firmware version is available.

Using wireless mode

For more information on wireless setup, operation, and networks, see the Wireless Setup Guide (included with EX model frames only) or visit www.kodak.com/go/wifisupport or www.wi-fi.org.
What are the wireless features of my frame?
Connect to your home wireless network and:
Display pictures on your frame directly from your computer hard drive (see page 25). Display pictures from your Kodak Gallery account (see page 26). Automatically receive pictures from your friends and family at the Gallery (see page 27). Automatically upgrade your firmware from the Internet (see page 23). Copy pictures wirelessly from your frame to your computer (see page 29).
Setting up your frame for wireless operation
See the Wireless Setup Guide, included with your frame, for detailed instructions on installing software and setting up your frame. Do you have security enabled on your wireless network? If so, have your network name and security key (WEP or WPA) available.
Wireless networking and the Internet
Some wireless functions on your frame, including viewing pictures on Kodak Gallery (see page 26), require access to the Internet.
Viewing pictures over your wireless network
Pictures are accessed from your computer via Windows Media player 11. See the Wireless Setup Guide for details about installing or upgrading to Windows Media player 11. 1 Turn on your computer and your picture frame. Then press Home remote control. on the
2 Press to highlight Network Computer , then press OK. It may take up to 10 seconds for your Network Computer to appear on the Home screen. If you have multiple computers on your network, first select Network Computer, then select the computer from the list. If your network computer is not listed on the Home screen, or for more information, see the Wireless Setup Guide or go to the troubleshooting help on page 36 of this guide. NOTE: The first time you connect, a window may appear on your computer screen alerting you to a new device. Follow the prompts to allow the frame on your computer (see page 30).

3 Press OK.

to highlight Pictures or Video, then press
4 Press to highlight the category of pictures you want to view, then press OK. All Pictures displays every picture that your computer is sharing, without showing folders. The categories are established by Windows Media player 11; you designate pictures to include in the categories (in Windows Media player). 5 Pictures are displayed as thumbnails. See Chapter 2, Viewing pictures and videos for all the ways you can enjoy your pictures, videos, and music on your frame.
Viewing pictures from the KODAK Gallery
See the Wireless Setup Guide for detailed instructions on setting up your Kodak Gallery connection. NOTE: Connection to Kodak Gallery is currently limited to customers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. 1 Turn on your computer and your picture frame, and make sure your Internet connection is live. 2 Press Home , press to highlight Kodak Gallery , then press OK.

Picture frame problems

If. Frame does not turn on. Try one or more of the following
Make sure the power cable is securely connected (page 4). Make sure you are using the power cable that was included with

your frame.

Make sure the power switch on the frame is On (page 6).
Remote control does not function. Frame does not recognize memory card. Frame freezes up.
Check the battery in the remote. Make sure the power switch on the frame is On (page 6). Purchase a certified SD/MMC card. Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (page 5). Use a paper clip or other slim object to press the recessed reset
button on the back of the frame (page ii).
Picture frame/computer communications
If. Try one or more of the following Cannot copy pictures to my Make sure your computer is on. computer. Make sure the USB cable is securely connected (page 15). Cannot see my frame as a Make sure the power switch on the frame is On (page 6). removable drive.
If. Cannot copy pictures from Kodak EasyShare software. Try one or more of the following
Make sure your frame and computer are on. Make sure the USB cable is securely connected (page 15). Make sure you have installed the latest version of EasyShare

software (page 1).

From My Collection in EasyShare software, make sure the
pictures are in the Picture Tray.
Wireless network connection
For software installation and wireless frame setup, see the Wireless Setup Guide.
Problem Possible causes and/or solutions Frame cannot connect to Make sure you have a wireless router and that it is broadcasting the SSID, or enter the SSID manually. the wireless network Make sure your frame and computer are on. Wireless network not found appears. Make sure you have installed Windows Media player 11 and you have allowed sharing in Media player. Make sure the wireless router and network are running before the frame begins scanning for a network. Make sure you are within the operating range of the network. Move the frame into the same room with the router. Check for sources of interference in the wireless signal, such as a microwave oven or a cordless telephone. Check with your router manufacturer for a possible firmware update. Make sure your frame is using the latest firmware. Check www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport for updates.

Problem Possible causes and/or solutions
(Continued from previous Make sure the network profile settings on your frame match those of the network. In an Infrastructure network, you can table) usually view the network settings with the software program Frame cannot connect to included with the router or through the interface of a the wireless network connected device. See the router or device documentation for details. Wireless network not found appears. If possible, note the following settings for the network, then change the profile settings on your frame to match them: SSID Wi-Fi mode (Infrastructure) Security (none, WEP, or WPA-PSK) Dynamic IP (yes or no) Connect Mode (yes - ask before connecting, or no connect automatically) Router set up for MAC address access? Add frame MAC address to router access list. NOTE: Many wireless network routers employ the use of a WEP passphrase for generating a WEP security key code. If WEP security is enabled for the network, make sure the key code, not the passphrase, is entered in the security settings for the network profile on the camera.
Problem (Continued) Possible causes and/or solutions The wireless router did not assign a valid network IP address to the frame. Check and change the router settings, as indicated below. You can usually view the network settings with the software program included with the router.
Enable DHCP on the router. Change the setting on the router to allow both 802.11b and

802.11g Wi-Fi protocols.

number of wireless devices on the network. Disable MAC filtering on the router or enable the MAC for the frame. Temporarily disable the QoS (Quality of Service) setting on the router. Check with the router manufacturer for a possible firmware update. See the router documentation for details. Frame cannot connect to The Gallery address, account email address, or account password on the frame are incorrect. Kodak Gallery. Make sure the wireless router is connected to the Internet and an Internet connection is available. The Gallery or online picture service is temporarily unavailable. Try again later. There may not be a Kodak Gallery service in the region you are in. See Frame cannot connect to the wireless network, above, for other possible causes and/or solutions. Cannot copy from frame to computer via wireless network. Please allow the frame on the computer appears. Your frame has not been given permission to communicate with your computer.

Open Kodak picture transfer software and allow your frame to
Change router settings to allow enough IP addresses for the
have access to your computer. See page 29.

Screen messages

Screen message Create file failed. Try one or more of the following The device (memory card, USB drive, camera, etc.) you are trying to copy to is protected.
See your device documentation to remove write
protection. Insert or connect a different device. Error attempting to open file or directory. Error duplicate file name. Error occurred while closing a file. Error invalid file name Error reading from file. Error writing from file. Error writing a file. Error writing to a file. File Copy Failed! Internal error. Parameter is invalid. Unknown error. Please enter your SSID.
Turn off the frame, then turn it back on. If the problem
persists, contact customer support help, at www.kodak.com/go/digitalframesupport.
Enter the name of your network. If you do not know
it, contact your system administrator or the person who set up your wireless network. securely connected (page 13).
Printer unavailable. Unable to connect to printer.
Make sure your printer is on and the USB cable is Make sure you changed your USB connection mode
from computer to printer (page 13).
Screen message Printing error. Try one or more of the following
Make sure your printer is on and the USB cable is
securely connected (page 13).
Check your printer for more info.
Time out occurred while printing. Check cables and printer supplies. Print again. Unable to create file. Device write The frame was unable to copy the picture. protected or full. Insert a different card or device (page 5), or change the picture location setting (page 8). Disk full. Remove write protection, unlock card. Delete pictures from card. Unable to get dynamically assigned IP address. DHCP (see Glossary) is not enabled at the router.
Make sure your router is properly configured and

DHCP is enabled.

Contact your system administrator or the person who

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EU: It is the final users responsibility to discard this equipment into an approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. For more information, see you retailer, local authority, or www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: EX811 - 794 g.; EXg. The lamps inside the EX-1011 model contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, state, or federal laws. For more information on recycling, visit www.lamprecycle.org or www.eiae.org. Find additional information at www.kodak.com/go/hse or 1-800-242-2424.

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MPEG-4
Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.

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Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.

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connectors on frame, ii copying from EasyShare software, 16 on frame, 14 to/from computer, USB, 15 wireless, 29 D DC-in, ii deleting pictures and videos, 16 device configuration, 20 displaying slide show, 9 disposal, recycling, 44 doing more with your frame, 12 downloading firmware, software, 22 E EasyShare software copying pictures from, 16 installing, 1 error messages, 39 F faceplate, i fast forward video, 3, 10 firmware checking version, 20 upgrading, 18, 22, 44 flash drive, connecting, 5 frame, picture assign a name, 20 changing orientation, 7 51
A about, frame, 20 allow the frame, 30 appendix, 41 arrow buttons on remote, 3 automatic on/off, 19, 21 B back button on remote, 3 battery remote control, 41 replacing, 2 safety, 43 brightness, screen, 19 buttons on back of frame, ii on remote control, 3 C cables power, connecting, 4 USB, connecting, 5 camera, connecting, 5 card. see memory card changing picture locations, 8 check mark, select button, 3 clock and timer, setting, 19, 20, 21 computer connecting to frame, 15 copying to/from, 15 help with communicating, 35 connection mode, 14, 20

turning on/off frame, 6 U upgrading firmware, 18, 22 software and firmware, 44 USB connection mode, 14, 20 USB connector, ii USB device, connecting, 5 V video, playing, 10 viewing first slide show, 7 from KODAK Gallery, 26 full screen picture, 10 My Friends Albums, 27 pictures, wireless network, 25 pictures/videos, 8 thumbnails, 9 volume, adjust, ii, 3, 10 W wall mount hangers, i warranty, 45 wireless copying, 29 features on frame, overview, 24 glossary of terms, 31 network, troubleshooting, 36 setup, 20, 24 viewing pictures, 25 Z zoom picture, 3