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1. Product & Hardware Overview

Zenso is a cordless, ambient smart photo frame encased in solid natural European oak and equipped with an advanced 7-color e-paper (ACeP) display. Engineered for calm, distraction-free living, it brings personal memories, art, calendar events, and weather forecasts into your living space without glowing screens, blue light, or constant notifications.

• Physical Pigment Display: Full-color micro-encapsulated pigment e-paper (ACeP) that looks like fine art paper with zero glare, readable in direct sunlight.
• Cordless & Months of Battery: Integrated rechargeable Li-Ion battery with USB-C. E-paper consumes zero power to hold a static image.
• Solid Natural Oak: Precision CNC-milled solid European oak enclosure finished with protective natural matte oil. Includes matching desk stand and wall mounting bracket.
• Privacy by Design: No microphones, no cameras, no tracking. Operates with end-to-end security and full local privacy options.

Hardware Specifications

• Display: 7.3" 7-Color Advanced Color ePaper (ACeP™ / Spectra), 800 × 480 pixels, physical pigment micro-capsules.
• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) & Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0).
• Power & Charging: USB-C charging port, high-capacity internal Li-Ion battery with hardware power management & deep sleep mode.
• Materials & Mount: Solid European oak wood frame, anti-glare protective lens, integrated desk stand and wall mounting slot.

2. Quick Start Guide (Onboarding)

1. Power On: Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. The display will cycle and display the onboarding screen.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi: On your smartphone, connect to the temporary Wi-Fi network emitted by the frame and select your home Wi-Fi network.
3. Scan the QR Code: Once connected to the internet, the frame displays an authentic pairing QR code. Scan it with any smartphone camera to open the Zenso management portal.
4. Select Your Widgets: Pick what to show — family photo albums, ambient weather, calendar events, or curated art pieces. Arrange your dashboard layout with zero coding required.
5. Enjoy Calm Living: The frame updates quietly according to your preferred schedule and enters deep sleep between refreshes, preserving battery and tranquility.