Epson P 3000 User Manual

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Using the Equalizer
You can use the equalizer to select from 7 genre settings or 
create a customized setting of your own. 
1In My Music, press the 
Menu button to display the 
pop-up menu.
2Select 
Audio Equalizer Setting. 
3Select the setting you want and press 
OK.
To create a custom setting, select 
Custom and press 
OK.4Adjust the level of each frequency using the 4-way ring, 
then press 
OK.
Note: 
You may need to listen with headphones to hear the effects of 
the various settings.
Deleting Audio Files From the Viewer
1In My Music, press the Menu button to display the 
pop-up menu.
2Select 
Delete. 
3Select audio files to delete using the 4-way ring and the 
 button.
4Once you have selected all the files you want to delete, 
press 
OK. You see a confirmation message.
5Select 
Yes, then press OK.
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Chapter 5
Managing Files
You can back up files from the viewer to your computer, 
and copy files from your computer to the viewer. You can 
also transfer files to and from USB devices.
This chapter explains how to work with the files and folders 
on your viewer and transfer them between the viewer and 
other devices.
Copying Files To and From Your 
Computer
You can use the Epson Link2 software to back up files from 
the viewer to your computer and copy files from your 
computer to the viewer. Make sure you have installed the 
software, following the instructions in your P-3000/P-5000 
Basics guide.
1Connect the AC adapter to the viewer and plug it in. 
Then turn on the viewer and your computer.2Use the included USB cable to connect the viewer to 
your computer.
The LCD screen turns off. 
Note: 
Although your computer may recognize the viewer as a 
removable drive, it is best to transfer files using the Epson Link2 
software.
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Caution: 
When the viewer is connected to a computer, do not connect a 
USB device to the Host USB port on the viewer. Do not change 
the names of any folders on the viewer from your computer, or 
the viewer may become unusable. 
Backing Up Files to Your Computer
You can back up files to your computer automatically or 
manually. First, make sure you connect the viewer as 
described on page 42.
1Double-click the 
 Epson Link2 icon on your desktop 
to open the program. 2If you see a message that Epson Link2 has found files in 
your viewer’s Backup Files folder, click 
Yes to back up 
the files automatically.
Note: 
Only files that haven’t already been copied will be 
transferred.
3To transfer files manually, click the Backup icon on the 
left side of the screen, then click the   icon in the 
middle of the screen. 
All the files in the Backup Files folder of the viewer are 
copied to your computer.
By default, the files are copied to the Epson Link2 
Backup folder in Documents or My Documents.
If you want to change the location or turn off the 
automatic backup feature, see “Setting Backup and 
Conversion Preferences” on page 45.
4If a confirmation dialog box is displayed, select whether 
to delete or keep the transferred files in the viewer.
Note: 
You can also select individual video or photo files to transfer 
from the viewer to your computer. For instructions, click the 
? in 
the upper right corner of the Epson Link2 screen. 
						

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Copying Files From Your Computer to the 
Viewer
You can copy photos, videos, and music from your 
computer to the viewer. For instructions on copying music, 
see “Copying Music From Your Computer” on page 34.
WMV files are automatically converted to MP4 when they 
are transferred, and videos that exceed 2GB are 
automatically divided into multiple files. 
If you want to specify conversion settings, see “Setting 
Backup and Conversion Preferences” on page 45.
1Connect the viewer to your computer as described on 
page 42. 
2Double-click the 
 Epson Link2 icon on your desktop 
to open the program. 
3Select 
Photos, Videos, or Music, depending on the 
type of files you want to transfer.
4Select the files to transfer in the Computer window, 
then click the   down arrow in the center of the 
screen. The files are transferred to the viewer.
Note: 
You can also transfer files by dragging and dropping them into 
the lower contents window. For more information, click the 
? in 
the upper right corner of the Link2 screen.
Disconnecting the Viewer From Your 
Computer
When you are finished transferring files between your 
computer and the viewer, make sure you follow these steps 
to disconnect.
1Do one of the following:
❍Windows: Right click the USB Device icon in the 
System Tray (lower right corner of your screen) and 
select 
Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or 
Eject Hardware
. 
❍Macintosh: Drag and drop the viewer icon to the 
trash.
2Remove the USB cable from your computer.
3Remove the USB cable from the viewer. 
						

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Setting Backup and Conversion Preferences
You can use the Settings window in Epson Link2 to change 
the folder where files from the viewer are saved on your 
computer. 
You can also change the conversion settings for video files 
transferred from your computer to the viewer. In Windows, 
you can also change the conversion settings for audio files.
1Double-click the 
 Epson Link2 icon on your desktop 
to open the program. 
2Click the   settings icon in the upper right corner of 
the screen. The Settings window appears. 
						

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3If you don’t want to have files from the viewer 
automatically backed up on your computer, deselect the 
Copy backup data to the computer check box. You 
can still back up files manually, as described on page 43.
4If you want to specify the conversion settings for video 
files, click the arrow next to 
Normal in the Movie File 
box. 
Select 
Normal, High Quality, High Compression, 
Custom, or No Conversion. 
Selecting 
Custom allows you to specify the resolution, 
frame rate, and bit rate. 
Choose higher settings for improved video quality, or 
lower settings for reduced file sizes. Frame rates lower 
than 29.97 may cause flicker or poor quality video.
5If you want to specify the conversion settings for music 
files, click the arrow next to 
Normal in the Music File 
box (Windows only).
Select 
Normal, High Quality, High Compression, or 
Custom. 
Selecting 
Custom allows you to specify the sampling 
rate and bit rate. Choose higher settings for improved 
audio quality, or lower settings for reduced file sizes.6If you want to change the folder where files are backed 
up on your computer, you can adjust the Store Folder 
Settings. The default folder is Epson Link2 Backup in 
My Documents (Windows XP or 2000) or Documents 
(Windows Vista
™ or Macintosh). 
7When you are finished, click 
OK.
For more information about backup and conversion settings 
in Epson Link2, click the 
? in the upper right corner of the 
Epson Link2 screen.
Using the Viewer With USB Devices
You can connect a flash memory drive or other USB device 
to your viewer and copy files to or from the device.
The viewer supports devices that are compatible with the 
USB Mass Storage specification, including:
❍Digital cameras
❍Flash memory drives
❍Memory card readers
❍External hard drives
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Note: 
USB hubs are not supported, and some USB devices may not 
work without a power connection. Epson cannot guarantee the 
compatibility of any device.
Connecting a USB Device
Before you connect a USB device, connect the AC adapter 
to the viewer and plug it in if possible. If your USB device 
has an AC adapter, use it to prevent the possible loss of files 
during transfer.
1Open the connector cover on the side of the viewer. 
2Plug the device into the
 Host USB connector on the 
side of the viewer.
If the device has a USB cable, connect one end of the 
cable to the device and the other end to the 
Host USB 
connector on the viewer.
Note: 
To prevent a possible malfunction, do not use both USB 
connectors on the viewer at the same time.
3Turn on the viewer and the USB device if necessary.
Copying Files to the Viewer
After you connect a USB device, you can copy all the files to 
the viewer, or select individual files to copy. 
1On the Home screen, use the 4-way ring to highlight 
USB Device, then press OK. You see the USB Device 
menu:
2Do one of the following:
❍To copy all files, select Backup USB device to 
Viewer
, then press OK. The files are copied to a 
folder that is automatically created in the Backup 
Files folder on the viewer.
Backup USB device to Viewer
Browse USB Device
Copy all Backup Files
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The folder is named according to the date, for 
example, 
12252006.001. You can change the date 
format by selecting 
Settings > Date and Time on 
the Home screen (see page 11). Folders are 
numbered in the order they are copied. 
Skip to step 7.
❍To copy selected files, select Browse USB Device 
in the USB Device menu, then press OK. You see 
your files displayed in thumbnail view. 
Continue with the steps below.
3Press the 
Menu button to display the pop-up menu. 
4Select 
Backup, then press OK. Small white check boxes 
appear on each thumbnail image.
5Use the 4-way ring to highlight each file you want to 
copy, then press the   button to select it. The selected 
items are displayed with red   check marks.
6When you are finished selecting files, press 
OK. 
The files are copied to a folder that is automatically 
created in the Backup Files folder on the viewer. 
7Wait until all the files are copied, then disconnect the 
USB device.
Copying Files to the USB Device
You can copy all the files or selected files from the viewer to 
a USB device.
If your USB device has an AC adapter, connect the adapter 
and plug it in before starting. 
Backing Up All Files to a USB Device
This process may take some time, depending on the volume 
of data in the viewer. 
1Follow the instructions on page 47 to connect the USB 
device.
2On the Home screen, use the 4-way ring to highlight 
USB Device, then press OK. 
3In the USB Device menu, select 
Copy all Backup 
Files
.
Backup USB device to Viewer
Browse USB Device
Copy all Backup Files
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4Press OK, then wait while the files are copied. 
Copying Selected Files to a USB Device
You can select individual files or folders to copy.
1Follow the instructions on page 47 to connect the USB 
device.
2Select the file or folder you want to copy. 
3Press the
 Menu button.
4Select 
Copy/Move, then press OK.
5Select 
Copy to USB Device, then press OK. 
❍If you selected a folder, all the files are copied to the 
USB device. Wait until all the files are copied, then 
disconnect the device.
❍If you selected an individual file, you see your 
photos displayed with white check boxes. 
Continue with steps 6 and 7 below.
6Use the 4-way ring to highlight each photo you want to 
copy and press   to select it. The selected items are 
displayed with red   check marks.
7When you are finished selecting photos, press 
OK. Your 
files are copied to the USB device. When the copy is 
complete, you can disconnect the device.
Setting Folders as Private
You can select and hide folders so that other people cannot 
view the files.
Note: 
Even if folders are set as private folders on the viewer, they may 
still be viewed on a computer, depending on the computer 
setting.
1Using the 4-way ring, select a folder you want to hide.
2Press the 
Menu button, select Settings, then press OK.
3Select 
Show Private Folders, then press OK.
My Photos/2006.1205
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EPV2273.JPG EPV2279.JPG EPV2283.JPG EPV2314.JPG
EPV0013.TXT EPV2619.JPG EPV2620.JPG EPV0480.MP3Down the Black
Beaches
Copy/Move
Edit
Rate
Sort
Photo Print
Wallpaper and Icon Settings
Slide Show
Settings
Return to HOME
Delete 
						

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You see the Password screen:
4If you have already set a password for your viewer, enter 
the 4-digit password number using the 4-way ring, then 
press 
OK.
If you have not set a password, leave the password at the 
default setting, 
0000, and press OK. For instructions on 
setting a password, see “File Operation” on page 61.
5Repeat step 2, then select 
Set/Unset as Private and 
press 
OK.You see your folders displayed:
6Use the 4-way ring to highlight each folder you want to 
set as private, and press   to select it. The selected items 
are displayed with red   check marks.
7Once you have selected all the folders you want to set as 
private, press 
OK. 
Note: 
You can press Menu and select either Select all or 
Deselect all, then press OK, or select Apply from the 
pop-up menu.
8When you see the Password screen, enter a 4-digit 
password number using the 4-way ring, then press 
OK.
01002000 2006.0617 2005.1205 EPV0001.JPG
Select Folders to Set as Private
Password
0000
01002000 2006.0617 2006.1205 2006.1201
Select Folders to Set as Private