Getting Started

• Member
  This is your master password. It enables you to perform all functions in your account, from uploading images to setting account options. You set up your member password when you joined PhotosFree. You can change your member password anytime. Never share your member password.
• Guest
  This is the default password for all of your albums. Guests must use this password to view your albums. If you don't set up a guest password, guests can sign into your account using your user name only. Guests can then view all albums, except those with album-level passwords assigned.
• Album
  An album-level password that overrides a guest password. Use this option to provide extra security for a specific album.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click My Profile.
3. The My Profile page is displayed
4. Under Account Settings, click Account Information.
5. The Account Information page is displayed.
6. Enter a new Member Password.
7. Enter the same password in the Confirm Member Password field.
8. Click Save.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click My Profile.
3. The My Profile page is displayed.
4. Under Account Settings, click Account Information.
5. The Account Information page is displayed.
6. Enter a Guest Password.
7. You may choose any password you want, except your Member Password.
8. Enter the same password in the Confirm Guest Password field.
9. Click Save.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
3. The My Albums page is displayed.
4. Mouse-over the album you want to password-protect.
5. Select Album Settings.
6. The Album Settings page is displayed.
7. Enter a Password for the selected album.
8. You can duplicate album passwords. When guests use this password, all albums sharing a password are displayed.
9. Click Save.

Setting Up Your Account

• The PhotosFree Uploader
  Use the PhotosFree Uploader software to add multiple photos to your account at one time.
• File-by-File
  Use this method to add from one to ten files (photos and sounds) in a single session without downloading additional software (recommended for Macintosh and Netscape users).
• Email
  Email PhotosFree your photos from your computer and we'll upload them to your account.

Upload Method 1 (recommended): The PhotosFree Uploader

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
3. The My Albums page is displayed.
4. Click Add Photos in the left menu OR mouse over an album and click Add Photos.
5. The PhotosFree Uploader page is displayed.
6. Click Click Here to install the following ActiveX control: 'DPImageUploader.cab' from 'PhotosFree.
7. An ActiveX dialog box is displayed.
8. Select Install ActiveX Control.
9. An Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog box is displayed.
10. Use the instructions below, beginning with Step 4, to upload photos using the PhotosFree Uploader.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
   The My Albums page is displayed.
3. Click Photos under the Add bar in the left menu OR mouse over an album and click Add Photos.
4. The PhotosFree Uploader page is displayed. Your computer's folders and files are displayed in the File List on the left side of the page. On the right side, the top section displays the contents of a selected folder. The bottom section displays the photos you've selected to upload.
5. Select the album you wish to add photos to from the Select Album drop-down list.
6. In the file list, open the folder that contains the photos you want to upload.
7. The photos contained in the selected folder are displayed in the top section of the page.
8. To select photos, either:
   - Click a photo in the top section and drag/drop it into the bottom section of the page, or;
   - Click Select All to select all photos displayed in the top section, or;
   All photos are displayed in the bottom section.
   - Click a photo in the top section and click Add.
   The selected photo is displayed in the bottom section.
   
9. To remove selected photos, either:
   - Click a photo in the bottom section and click Remove, or;
   - Click Remove All to empty the bottom section.
10. Continue selecting photos, following steps 4 and 5.
    You can select photos from multiple folders.
11. When you are finished selecting photos, click Upload.
    The PhotosFree Uploader automatically uploads the selected photos to the album you specified.

Upload Method 2: Select individual files (File by File)

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
   The My Albums page is displayed.
3. Click Add Photos at the left of the page OR mouse over an album and click Add Photos.
   The PhotosFree Uploader page is displayed.
4. Click Click Here for Other Ways to Upload.
   The File by File Upload page is displayed.
5. Select the album you want to upload to from the Select Album drop-down list.
6. To select the first photo to upload, in the column labeled Image(s) click Browse.
   The Choose File dialog box is displayed.
7. In the file list, click the photo you want to upload then click Open.
   The selected photo's file name is displayed in the Image(s) column on the File by File Upload page.
8. Continue to add photos, following steps 6 - 7.
9. When you are finished, click Start Upload.
   PhotosFree automatically uploads the selected photos to the album you specified.

1. Be sure your camera phone's email address is set up in your PhotosFree account.
   PhotosFree needs your camera phone's email address to add your incoming photos to the correct account.
2. Email your photos to your PhotosFree account by addressing the email to: uploads@photosfree.com.
   Your photos are placed in your albums.

1. Email yourself a photo from your camera phone.
   Your camera phone's e-mail address is listed in the "From" or the "Sender" field of the incoming e-mail.
2. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
3. Click My Profile.
   The My Profile page is displayed.
4. Under Account Settings, click Account Information.
   The Account Information page is displayed.
5. Copy or enter the email address of your cell phone into the Camera/Cell Phone Email field.
6. Click Save.
   Now you are ready to email photos to your PhotosFree account.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab
3. Click Organize.
4. The Organize menu is displayed.
5. Click Create Album.
6. The Create New Album page is displayed.
7. Enter information about your new album:
   - Enter an Album Name.
   - Enter a Password for your album.
   - The password is designed to protect your privacy and restrict access to your albums. You can choose to omit a password, but access to the album will not be restricted.
   - Enter a Description.
   - Select a Category for your album if you intend to make your album public.
   - Enter Start and End Dates.
8. Click Create New Album.
   The new album is added to your Albums page.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
   The My Albums page is displayed.
3. Click the album you want to edit.
   The images in the album are displayed as thumbnails.
4. Click the photo you want to edit.
   The selected photo is displayed in image view.
5. Click Organize.
6. Click Edit Photo.
   The Edit Photo page is displayed. The Edit Tools are displayed on the right side of the page.
7. Edit your photo.
   Click a tool in the menu to learn how to use it:
   - Click Undo to revert to the last saved photo.
   - Click Save to save your changes.
   - Click Save New to save the photo as a new file.
   
   We recommend always saving as new. Once you save as new, your photo is displayed as the last one in the album. Click Edit Titles and rename the photo.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Open the album that contains the photo(s) you want to download.
   Thumbnails of all the photos and videos in the album are displayed.
3. Click the checkbox beneath each photo you want to download.
   A checkmark is displayed in each checkbox you click.
4. Click Organize.
   The Organize menu is displayed.
5. Click Download.
   The Download Photos page is displayed. Thumbnails of the photos you selected are displayed.
6. Click Download Photos.
   The Download Images dialog box is displayed. The list of selected files is displayed.
   If prompted to download software, click Yes.
   - Click Save All As to select a destination for the downloaded photos
   - Click a file name in the list, then click Save As to select a destination for the selected photo.
7. When you are finished, click Download.
   The selected photos download to the destination you selected.

Updating your account

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click My Profile.
   The My Profile page is displayed.
3. Under Account Settings, click Account Information.
   The Account Information page is displayed.
4. Enter changes you want:
   - Enter a new User Name.
   - Enter a new Member Password.
   Enter the same password in the Confirm Member Password field.
   - Enter a Guest Password.
   You may choose any password you want, except your Member Password.
   Enter the same password in the Confirm Guest Password field.
5. Click Save.

Sharing your photos

• Under the Share icon on the left hand side of the album page
• The Mouse over for an album
• Under the Share icon on the left hand side of the page while in an album
• Under the presentation mode (big thumbnail) at the top of the photo and at the left under the Share icon.
• Once you select Share Album the steps are simple.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click My Profile.
   The My Profile page is displayed.
3. Click Linking to PhotosFree.
   The Linking to PhotosFree page is displayed.
4. Decide how you want your Guests to view your photos:
   - Click Links to Image View to open full-size views of the photos in the linked album.
   - Click Links to Thumbnail View to open thumbnail views of the photos in the linked album.
   The Links page for the view you selected is displayed. Each Album in your account is listed, along with its hyperlink.
5. Copy and paste the hyperlink for the album you want into your website.
   Click the hyperlink to go to your PhotosFree album.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click My Profile.
   The My Profile page is displayed.
3. Under Selling Your Photos, click Upload Your Logo or Banner.
   The Upload Your Logo or Banner page is displayed.
4. Enter the location of your banner GIF or click Browse.
5. Enter the URL for your website.
6. Click Upload.
   PhotosFree uploads your banner to your account. The banner is displayed for your Guests. To see the banner, sign out of PhotosFree and sign in as a Guest. The banner is displayed in each album your Guests can view. Click the banner to go to your website.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
   The My Albums page is displayed.
3. Click on an album to open it.
   The images in the album are displayed as thumbnails.
4. Click the checkbox next to the photo(s) you want to use.
5. Click Shop.
6. Click Gifts.
7. The Shop page is displayed.
8. Click the gift category you want - totebags, prints, coasters, frames, etc.
   The selected category main page is displayed.
9. Click the item you want to purchase.
   The selected item's page is displayed. PhotosFree displays the photo you selected.
10. Enter additional information, such as quantity.
11. When you are finished, click Add to Cart.
    The Your Order Details page is displayed.
12. Review the your order.
13. When you are finished, click Checkout.
    The Shipping Information page is displayed.
14. Enter the recipient name and address.
15. When you are finished, click Checkout.
    The Billing Information page is displayed.
16. Enter your billing and credit card information.
    At the bottom of this page is a drop-down menu where you can change the shipping information.
17. When you are finished, click Checkout.
    The Order Confirmation page is displayed.
18. Review your order carefully and make any changes.
19. When you are finished, click Submit Your Order.
    Your Receipt page is displayed.

1. Sign into your account.
2. Choose the album that contains your desired photo.
3. Place a check in the select box or click on the photo to enlarge it.
4. Click on Shop and Cards on the left side of the page
5. Choose your graphic.
6. Follow the builder.
7. Review your card. If there are any changes or spelling errors, you may fix them now. PhotosFree is not responsible for spelling or grammatical errors.
8. If you wish to change the graphic, click Change Graphic. Please be aware that PhotosFree will not edit the image in anyway regardless of input error.
9. Choose the quantity. Click Check out.
10. Continue with the ordering process as normal.
11. Notes: Envelopes included. PhotosFree is not responsible for any spelling, grammatical or input errors. All photos are cropped. Please check the cropping of your photo in the cart by selecting 'see cropping' and choose 4x6. There are no cancellations or changes once submitted. Please allow 3 business days for processing regardless of shipping method.

1. Sign into your account
2. Click on Shop at the top of the page
3. Click on Books and Calendars under the Photo Gift section
4. Click on the calendar style you wish
5. Click on Choose photos for this item
6. Click on the album that contains the photos you wish to include in your calendar
7. You may select all the photos on a single page by clicking Select All or you may individually check them.
8. Click on Choose Selected Photos. You will now be taken to the builder.
9. Select the number of calendars you will be purchasing
10. Select the Start Date of your calendar from the drop down menu.
11. You may change the photos for each month by clicking on the drop down menu next to each.
12. If you wish to save your calendar for future purchases or review, click Save this Project at the top of the page.
13. Review your selections and click Add To Cart at the bottom of the page.
14. Proceed with the checkout or you may continue shopping by clicking Continue Shopping on the right hand side.

1. Sign into your account
2. Click on Organize on the left hand side
3. Click on Create New Album
4. Name your album and click on Save
5. If you want to increase the number of photos you may add to your project, click on My Profile and click Display Settings. You may adjust your rows and columns to display up to 72 photos on one page. Once you choose the numbers of columns and rows, click on Save
6. Click on My Albums at the top of the page
7. Open the first album that has the photos you wish to select photos from
8. Place a check mark next to the photos on the first page that you want to use
9. Click on Copy, under the Organize icon on the left side of the page
10. Choose the album you just made and click copy
11. Click on My Albums to return to the list of albums. Repeat until you have all your photos copied into the new album
12. Click on Shop at the top of the page
13. Click on Books and Calendars under the Photo Gift section
14. Click on the calendar style you wish
15. Click on Choose photos for this item
16. Click on the new album that contains the photos you wish to include in your calendar
17. You may select all the photos on a single page by clicking Select All or you may individually check them.
18. Click on Choose Selected Photos. You will now be taken to the builder.
19. Select the number of calendars you will be purchasing
20. Select the Start Date of your calendar from the drop down menu.
21. You may change the photos for each month by clicking on the drop down menu next to each.
22. If you wish to Save your calendar for future purchases or review, click Save this Project at the top of the page.
23. Review your selections and click Add To Cart at the bottom of the page.
24. Proceed with the checkout or you may continue shopping by clicking Continue Shopping on the right hand side.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
   The My Albums page is displayed.
3. Click on an album to open it.
   The images in the album are displayed as thumbnails.
4. Click the checkbox next to the photo(s) you want to use.
5. Click Shop.
6. Click Gifts.
7. The Shop page is displayed.
8. Click the gift category you want - totebags, prints, coasters, frames, etc.
   The selected category main page is displayed.
9. Click the item you want to purchase.
   The selected item's page is displayed. PhotosFree displays the photo you selected.
10. Enter additional information, such as quantity.
11. When you are finished, click Add to Cart.
    The Your Order Details page is displayed.
12. Review the your order.
13. When you are finished, click Checkout.
    The Shipping Information page is displayed.
14. Enter the recipient name and address.
15. When you are finished, click Checkout.
    The Billing Information page is displayed.
16. Enter your billing and credit card information.
    At the bottom of this page is a drop-down menu where you can change the shipping information.
17. When you are finished, click Checkout.
    The Order Confirmation page is displayed.
18. Review your order carefully and make any changes.
19. When you are finished, click Submit Your Order.
    Your Receipt page is displayed.

Placing an order

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Enter a keyword(s) in the Find Photos text box.
3. Select to search only your albums, or all of PhotosFree from the drop-down list.
4. Click Find.
   Find Photos locates all images matching your keyword(s).

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
Click My Profile.
The My Profile page is displayed.
2. Under Account Settings, click Privacy Settings.
   The Privacy Settings page is displayed.
3. Click Make All of My Pictures Public.
4. Click Save.
   A dialog box is displayed that contains important information about public albums. Read this dialog box carefully.
5. Click OK to continue.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
3. Mouse over the album you want to make public.
4. Click Album Settings.
   The Album Settings dialog box is displayed.
5. Click Allow Public Search.
6. Click Save Changes.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click My Profile.
   The My Profile page is displayed.
3. Under Account Settings, click Privacy Settings.
   The Privacy Settings page is displayed.
4. Click Make All of My Pictures Private.
5. Click Save.

1. Sign into a PhotosFree account
2. Choose photos
3. Choose prints or gifts
4. Checkout

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click the My Albums tab.
   The My Albums page is displayed. All the albums in your account are displayed as thumbnails (or in a list).
3. Choose an Album and Photos

1. To select an entire album, mouse-over the album thumbnail, click Add to Cart and select a print size.
   The default print size is 4x6. You can select other print sizes in your cart later. All photos in the selected album are added to your cart.
2. To select individual photos, click on an album to open it.
   The images in the album are displayed as thumbnails.
   - Click the checkbox next to the photo(s) you want to use.
   - Click Shop.
   - Click the item you want to purchase.
   If you selected Prints, PhotosFree asks you to select a print size. When you are finished, click Save Changes. For more information on ordering prints, see the section below, Ordering Prints.
   If you selected another gift item, see the section below, Ordering Gifts.
3. You can add images from multiple albums.

1. When you are finished selecting photos, click Cart.
   The order Review page is displayed. Each photo you selected is displayed as a thumbnail. Adjacent to each photo are print options.
2. Select Paper Type from the drop-down list.
3. To apply print sizes to your entire order, select a print size from the Apply to Prints drop-down list.
4. Select to Crop all prints in the order.
   You can set cropping for individual prints, as well.
   
5. If you've made changes, click Update Cart.
6. Make changes, such as cropping or print size, to individual photos.
7. Click Update Cart to keep your changes.
8. If you have a coupon, enter it in the Coupon Code and click Apply.

1. When you are finished selecting photos, click Shop.
2. Click Gifts.
   The Shop page is displayed.
3. Click the gift category you want - totebags, prints, coasters, frames, etc.
   The selected category main page is displayed.
4. Click the item you want to purchase.
5. The selected item's page is displayed. PhotosFree displays the photo you selected.
   Enter additional information, such as quantity.
6. When you are finished, click Add to Cart.
   The Your Order Details page is displayed.

1. When you are finished selecting photos, click Cart.
   The Your Order Details page is displayed.
2. Review the your order.
3. When you are finished, click Checkout.
   The Shipping Information page is displayed.
4. Enter the recipient name and address.
5. When you are finished, click Checkout.
   The Billing Information page is displayed.
6. Enter your billing and credit card information.
   At the bottom of this page is a drop-down menu where you can change the shipping information.
7. When you are finished, click Checkout.
   The Order Confirmation page is displayed.
8. Review your order carefully and make any changes.
9. When you are finished, click Submit Your Order.
   Your Receipt page is displayed.

1. On the PhotosFree home page, sign into your account.
2. Click My Profile.
   The My Profile page is displayed.
3. Under Order Tracking, click Order History. The Order History page is displayed. Your PhotosFree orders are listed with information such as order ID, order date, ship date, price, tax, total and which images were used.

• Shipment via USPS mail is delivered between 3 to 5 business days of shipment within the continental United States.
• Shipment via 2-day is delivered the second business day after shipment.
• Shipment via overnight is delivered by 4:30pm the next business day after shipment.

PhotosFree Policies

• Spelling or punctuation errors
• Poor image quality due to low resolution or grainy images
• Errors in quantity
• Customer-chosen feature, such as wrong photo selection, cropping, finish, etc.
• Archive CDs and DVD shows are not returnable unless there is a production defect.

• Spelling or punctuation errors
• Poor image quality due to low resolution or grainy images
• Errors in quantity
• Customer-chosen feature, such as wrong photo selection, cropping, finish, etc.
• Archive CDs and DVD shows are not returnable unless there is a production defect.