Digital Foci Picture Porter 35 User's Guide

Picture Porter 35 3.5” DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGER User’s Guide

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 2 Revision 1.1.1-1 • Manage your photos: o Copy, move, delete, and rename files and folders. o Create ne

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 3 Revision 1.1.1-1 • Access and transfer memory card and USB flash drive data: o Use Picture Porter 35

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 4 Revision 1.1.1-1 1.4. Supported File Formats Picture Porter 35 supports the following file formats:  I

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 5 Revision 1.1.1-1 2. Understanding the Basics 2.1. Picture Porter 35 Data Flow Overview Here is an overv

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide 2.2. Device Layout Page 6 Revision 1.1.1-1 Power Jack Wrist Strap AnchorTop Bottom Right Left Power Button Aud

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 7 Revision 1.1.1-1 2.3. Battery and Power Management On a full charge, Picture Porter 35 is capable of

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 8 Revision 1.1.1-1 2.3.2. Charging the Battery via AC power adapter For best battery performance, charge th

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 9 Revision 1.1.1-1 2.3.6. On-screen Battery Indicator The battery status is shown at the lower-right corner

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 10 Revision 1.1.1-1 2.4. Home Screen Layout The Home Screen on Picture Porter 35 allows you to navigate the

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 11 2.5. Navigation Basics Picture Porter 35 is operated by 7 inputs all located on the right side for easy o

Note Digital Foci, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to the products and programs described in this User’s Guide at any ti

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 12 Revision 1.1.1-1 2.6. Screen Flow Diagram The following diagram shows an overview of the Picture Porter

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 13 Revision 1.1.1-1 2.7. Hard Drive Default Folder Structure The required folders on Picture Porter 35 are

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 14 Revision 1.1.1-1 3. Setting Up Picture Porter 35 The Setup menu is used to adjust the device to fit you

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 15 Revision 1.1.1-1 3.1. Setting Playback Options From Setup Level 1, highlight PLAYBACK and press ENTER

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 16 Revision 1.1.1-1 3.1.2. Photo Options The following chart shows the available Photo options: SETUP MENU

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 17 Revision 1.1.1-1 3.1.3. Video Options The following chart shows the available Video options: SETUP MENU

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 18 Revision 1.1.1-1 3.1.4. Music Options The following chart shows the available Music options: SETUP MENU

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 19 Revision 1.1.1-1 • Date Set: Set the system date by adjusting the month, day, and year. 1. Navigate to

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 20 Revision 1.1.1-1 Note: Show Unsupported Files only applies to files that are viewed through HD1 or the m

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 21 4. Copying Memory Card to Picture Porter 35 You can transfer photos and other data on memory cards direct

Warranty Policy As the original owner of this product, you receive these warranties from Digital Foci. Your Picture Porter 35 (hereafter referred to

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 22 Revision 1.1.1-1 To connect a USB flash drive: 1. Connect your USB flash drive to the large end of the i

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 23 Revision 1.1.1-1 • BACKUP to HD1: Copy the entire contents of the memory card or USB flash drive to Pic

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 24 Revision 1.1.1-1 Select one of the following options: • OK: Accept the default folder name and start th

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 25 Revision 1.1.1-1 3. Upon copy completion, you will see the Backup Summary screen, which shows the name o

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 26 Revision 1.1.1-1 Each folder name is made up of 3 pieces of information: • The first 8 characters will

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 27 Revision 1.1.1-1 5. Basic Operations 5.1. Navigating Folder View The Folder View will be the most us

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 28 Revision 1.1.1-1 5.2. Selecting Items In Folder View or Preview Mode – List View, the selected photos ar

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 29 Revision 1.1.1-1 5.3. Sorting in Folder View or Preview Mode By default, when the contents of a folder

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 30 Revision 1.1.1-1 6. Enjoying Slideshow with Photos, Video, Music You can use Picture Porter 35 to view

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 31 Revision 1.1.1-1 Helpful Tip: Press MENU or ESC to cancel menu without selection. MENU – FOLDER VIEW Sel

Caring for Your Picture Porter 35 To keep Picture Porter 35 in good condition and working properly, follow these basic guidelines: • Keep Picture Por

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 32 Revision 1.1.1-1 MENU – FOLDER VIEW Selection Submenu Description Current Add highlighted file to Pl

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 33 Revision 1.1.1-1 The following screens show the different Preview Mode layouts. Helpful TipPage X of to

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 34 Revision 1.1.1-1 Menu Options under Preview Mode: The following Menu options will be the same in Preview

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 35 Revision 1.1.1-1 Once you have made the desired selection of items to view, press MENU and select Play

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 36 Revision 1.1.1-1 6.4. Changing Slideshow Options While the slideshow is playing, you can change the fol

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 37 Revision 1.1.1-1 o Show EXIF/Histogram: Displays EXIF info and histogram. o Show CommentsEXIF &

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 38 Revision 1.1.1-1 o Random: Play slideshow items continuously in random order. o Repeat Off: Play slide

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 39 Revision 1.1.1-1  Fill Screen: The image will be stretched horizontally and vertically to fill the scr

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 40 Revision 1.1.1-1 6.6.2. Zooming and Panning Photos From Pause Mode, you can initiate the zoom by pressin

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 41 Revision 1.1.1-1 6.7. Rotating Photos Photos on Picture Porter 35 will be displayed according to the pho

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page iv Revision 1.1.1-1 Table of Contents 1. Welcome! ...

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 42 Revision 1.1.1-1 6.8. Viewing IPTC Metadata If the displayed photo has information in the IPTC metadata

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 43 Revision 1.1.1-1 7. Enjoying Video The following video file formats are supported by Picture Porter 35:

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 44 Revision 1.1.1-1 Playing Videos While the video is playing, you can perform the following functions: V

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 45 Revision 1.1.1-1 Info Display:  Press MENU and select Info Display to access these options. Scroll to t

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 46 Revision 1.1.1-1 8. Enjoying Music Picture Porter 35 can be used to playback music files that are store

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 47 Revision 1.1.1-1 Playing Music During music playback, you can perform the following functions: Music Pla

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 48 Revision 1.1.1-1 9. Folder View – File Management Options Picture Porter 35 has a full set of file mana

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 49 Revision 1.1.1-1 9.3. Copying and Pasting Files and/or Folders This operation will allow you to make a

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 50 Revision 1.1.1-1 9.5. Deleting Files and/or Folders You can delete files and/or folders from either P

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 51 Revision 1.1.1-1 10. Recording and Playing PhotoMemoTM The PhotoMemo feature on Picture Porter 35 allows

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page v Revision 1.1.1-1 5.2. Selecting Items...

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 52 Revision 1.1.1-1 10.1. MemoRec Menu Options From the MemoRec screen, the available Menu options are: M

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 53 Revision 1.1.1-1 10.3. Playing Back PhotoMemo You can playback your PhotoMemo recording from either the

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 54 Revision 1.1.1-1 11. Exporting Selection to Export Folder Picture Porter 35 has a unique Export functi

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 55 Revision 1.1.1-1 3. The ‘Export’ window will pop up to show you: (1) Target Device, (2) Folder Path, (3)

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 56 Revision 1.1.1-1 5. From the Summary screen, you can select one of the following: • View: Directly open

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 57 Revision 1.1.1-1 12. Managing Playlists Picture Porter 35 supports user-created Playlists. You can creat

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 58 Revision 1.1.1-1 12.1. Playlist Manager Screen Access the Playlist Manager screen by selecting the Playl

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 59 Revision 1.1.1-1 12.2. Playlist Manager Menu Options From the Playlist Manager screen, the available Men

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 60 Revision 1.1.1-1 Rename: 1. Navigate to the Playlist you want to rename. 2. Press MENU and select Renam

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 61 Revision 1.1.1-1 12.3. Playlist (contents) Screen The Playlist screen will display the photos, music, an

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page vi Revision 1.1.1-1 11.3. Access Files in Export Folder on Picture Porter 35...

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 62 Revision 1.1.1-1 12.4. Playlist (contents) Menu Options From the Playlist screen, the available Menu opt

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 63 Revision 1.1.1-1 12.6. Adding Entries to a Playlist Entries can be added to a Playlist from Folder View

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 64 Revision 1.1.1-1  Create a new Playlist Use the JOG DIAL to highlight NEW and press ENTER. Use the on-

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 65 Revision 1.1.1-1 13. Using Picture Porter 35 with Your Computer When connected to your computer, Picture

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 66 Revision 1.1.1-1 13.2. Accessing Picture Porter 35 Data on Your Computer Once Picture Porter 35 is conne

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 67 Revision 1.1.1-1 13.3. Disconnecting Picture Porter 35 From Your Computer To properly disconnect Picture

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 68 Revision 1.1.1-1 If you are still not able to use the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ process, here is an alter

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 69 Revision 1.1.1-1 14. Using Picture Porter 35 with Other Devices Picture Porter 35 can operate with a var

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 70 Revision 1.1.1-1 14.1.2. Playing Music through Stereo System You can connect Picture Porter 35 to a ster

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 71 Revision 1.1.1-1 Playlist Export to Device: With the Target Picture Porter 35 connected, the Main Pictur

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Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 72 Revision 1.1.1-1 14.4. Using Picture Porter 35 with an External Hard Drive You can also connect an ext

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 73 Revision 1.1.1-1 15. Using Additional Features 15.1. Updating Firmware New versions of the Picture Por

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 74 Revision 1.1.1-1 15.3. Resetting Picture Porter 35 In the case that Picture Porter 35 encounters an erro

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 75 Revision 1.1.1-1 15.5. Creating Multiple Partitions Picture Porter 35 Advanced users may choose to

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 76 Revision 1.1.1-1 With 2 partitions, you will have icons for HD1 and HD2 on the Home Screen. Since there

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 77 Revision 1.1.1-1 16. Frequently Asked Questions Questions about capacity, memory card, USB port: How man

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 78 Revision 1.1.1-1  If you do not see your camera model listed, you can send the RAW and JPEG files from

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 79 Revision 1.1.1-1 I have photos stored on my computer. How do I go about displaying those photos on Pictu

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 80 Revision 1.1.1-1  Preview Mode is more suitable for browsing through the files in a specific folder.

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 81 Revision 1.1.1-1  You can also manually rotate the photo on the screen. When you have the picture on d

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 1 Revision 1.1.1-1 1. Welcome! Congratulations on purchasing your Picture Porter 35 – 3.5” Digital Photo M

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 82 Revision 1.1.1-1 Can Picture Porter 35 receive power from the USB port?  Picture Porter 35 is able t

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 83 Revision 1.1.1-1 17. Troubleshooting and Technical Support My computer does not recognize Picture Porter

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 84 Revision 1.1.1-1 The USB external hard drive or Target Picture Porter 35 is not recognized (the USB icon

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 85 Revision 1.1.1-1 When disconnecting Picture Porter 35 from my computer, I get a message that the device

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 86 Revision 1.1.1-1 • Try a different or shorter audio/video cable. Your TV may not be able to detect the

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 87 Revision 1.1.1-1 18. Appendix: Technical Specifications Model no. PPR-350 Memory cards supported Direct

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 88 Revision 1.1.1-1 Model no. PPR-350 Playlist management Create, Duplicate, Export to folder, Export

Picture Porter 35 User’s Guide Page 89 Revision 1.1.1-1 19. Appendix: RAW Formats Supported RAW image formats supported Canon .CR2: 1Ds, 1Ds

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