Original MemoryPearl Setup and User Guide
This guide is for the original MemoryPearl, which has built-in memory and no card slot. If your MemoryPearl has a MicroSD card slot, see the MemoryPearl 2.0 guide instead.
The three buttons
The buttons are on the base of the sphere, next to the USB-C port. The speaker grille is on top, and there's a hole for the lanyard.
| Button | Press quickly | Press and hold |
|---|---|---|
| Power (center) | Pause or play | Turn on or off |
| Volume up (marked Last Video / Vol+) | Turn the volume up | Go back to the last video |
| Volume down (marked Next Video / Vol−) | Turn the volume down | Skip to the next video |
Add your photos, videos and music
- Connect your MemoryPearl to your Windows or Mac computer with the included USB cable.
- A drive appears on your computer. Inside it are three folders: Photos, Videos and Music.
- Copy your files into the matching folder. You can load up to about 3.6GB of videos, photos or music.
- Disconnect it and wait. Decoding new images takes 30 seconds to 1 minute. Larger files take longer.
Tips: Music plays together with your photos, as the soundtrack to the slideshow. For the sharpest results, use photos that match the screen's resolution (480 × 480).
Specifications
| Size | 2.76 × 2.76 × 2.6 in |
|---|---|
| Video resolution | 480 × 480 up to 1280 × 720 |
| Frame rate | 25 to 30 fps |
| Built-in memory | 4GB (about 3.6GB available for your files) |
| Video formats | MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV |
| Image formats | JPG, BMP, PNG |
| Battery | 3.7V, 1000 mAh rechargeable |
| Input | DC 5V 1A or 2A |
| Playback | Videos, photos and music, played in a loop |
Troubleshooting
A video won't play, or it lags
Convert it with our step-by-step guide: Videos won't play or lag.
Music doesn't play
Music plays together with photos. Make sure there are photos in the Photos folder as well as files in the Music folder.
My computer doesn't show the drive
Unplug the cable and plug it back in, or try a different USB port. Use the included cable, since some cables only charge and can't transfer files.
It's full
The original MemoryPearl holds about 3.6GB. Delete some files from the Photos, Videos or Music folders to make room.
Care and safety
- Disconnect the power when you won't be using it for a long time.
- Before using it, check that your power source matches the required voltage (5V).
- Under normal use the power supply can get warm. Keep the area well ventilated.