Epson P 4000 Manual
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2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.TrademarksEpson, Epson Stylus, and Print Image Framer are registered trademarks, and Photo Fine and P.I.F. are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PictureMate is a registered trademark, and Epson Store is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. © 2005 Epson America, Inc. 7/05
3 ContentsIntroductionFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Chapter 1 Getting Started P-4000 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 P-4000 Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 About the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Viewing Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting the Language, Date, and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Locking the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turning Off the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Chapter 2 Using Memory Cards Inserting and Removing Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the CompactFlash Card Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Secure Digital Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Copying Files from a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Supported Image Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Copying Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Browsing Files on a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Zooming an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Displaying Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Displaying a Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Displaying Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Chapter 3Viewing and Playing Images, Audio, and Video Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Screen Icon Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Displaying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Zooming an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Displaying Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Displaying Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Playing Audio and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Supported Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Supported Audio Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Playing Audio and Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Controlling Audio and Video Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Viewing Files on a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Chapter 4 Managing Files Working with Albums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Copying Files to an Album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Creating a New Album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing an Album’s Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Deleting an Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Creating an Album Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Deleting Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Protecting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Creating an Album/Folder Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the Pop-Up Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Settings Available in the Pop-Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Settings Available in the Slide Show Pop-Up Menu . . 41Copying Files to and From Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Connecting the P-4000 to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . 41 Disconnecting the P-4000 From Your Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Disconnecting the P-4000 From Your Macintosh . . . 43 Chapter 5 Direct Printing Connecting the P-4000 to a Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Printing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Creating Print Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Chapter 6 Customizing Settings Adjusting the LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting the Volume and Beep Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting the Slide Show Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Changing the Copy Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Setting the Power Save Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Changing the View Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Selecting the Video Out Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Choosing the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Checking the Remaining Storage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5 Chapter 7Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the P-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 File Viewing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 File Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Updating the Firmware and Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Resetting the P-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Appendix A Notices Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users. . . . . 64 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Epson P-4000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Battery (Model D111A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Optional Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Index
6 IntroductionWith the Epson ® P-4000 multimedia storage viewer, you can enjoy photos, videos, and music wherever you go. Your images are displayed on Epson’s exclusive 3.8-inch Photo Fine ™ LCD in brilliant color and sharp detail. Features❍ High-quality 3.8-inch LCD with Photo Fine technology ❍ Support for JPEG files ❍ Support for RAW files from select digital SLR cameras ❍ Support for MP3 and AAC audio ❍ Support for MPEG4 and Motion JPEG video ❍ 40GB hard drive ❍ Two slots for CompactFlash ® and SD ™ (Secure Digital) memory cards ❍ Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface for PC or Macintosh ® ❍ Direct printing to select Epson printers ❍ Lithium-ion battery and AC adapter ❍ Video output to display pictures on a TV or projector Using the DocumentationThis guide provides information and instructions for all the P-4000 features, including troubleshooting tips. Make sure you read and follow all the “Safety Instructions” on page 59. Please follow these guidelines:Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your product. If you need assistance using your P-4000, see “Where to Get Help” on page 58. Your package also includes a P-4000 Basics guide. Keep it with the P-4000 for handy reference when you travel.
Getting Started 7 Chapter 1Getting StartedP-4000 Parts CompactFlash ® card slot Power switch LCDAudio/Video out connector USB connector Battery cover Speaker Eject button SD card slot Reset button Headphone connector USB connector cover AC adapter connector
Getting Started 8 P-4000 Lights and Buttons OK buttonSelects a highlighted option, opens the selected folder or photo, and zooms in to an image. Access lightFlashes orange when you turn on the P-4000 or access data. Cancel buttonCancels the current operation and returns to the previous screen. 4-way ringPress up, down, left, or right to select a photo or an option in a menu. Charge lightTurns green when the battery is being charged. Menu buttonDisplays the pop-up menu. (See “Using the Pop-Up Menu” on page 39.) Activity lightFlashes blue during power on, printing, and certain other operations. Print buttonDisplays the Print menu. Home buttonReturns to the Home screen. Display buttonDisplays information, instructions, or messages.
Getting Started 9 About the AC AdapterThe P-4000 comes with an AC adapter. Use the adapter to charge the battery and when the P-4000 is connected to a computer or printer. You might also want to use it whenever possible to view videos or photos, so you can save battery power.Warning: Use only the AC adapter provided, which is designed for the P-4000. Using another adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. Do not use the AC power cord or the adapter for any purpose other than powering the P-4000. To prevent fire or electric shock, do not cover the AC adapter with a blanket or similar covering. Do not connect the AC adapter when the battery is not installed; this can damage the P-4000. Do not remove the AC adapter from this device during operations. You can, however, connect the adapter during operations. Installing the BatteryThe P-4000 comes with a Lithium-ion battery. Follow these steps to install it: 1Turn the P-4000 upside down and slide the battery cover to the left to open it. 2Insert the battery into the compartment as shown. Make sure the gold contacts on the battery go in first.
Getting Started 10 3Close the battery cover and slide it to the right until it clicks. Charging the BatteryAfter installing the battery, you need to charge it using the AC adapter. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery when the P-4000 is off. It takes longer when the P-4000 is on. The Charge light is green while the battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns off. To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter as shown below. Connect the other end to the power cord, and plug it into an electrical outlet. Caution: Do not connect the AC adapter when the battery is not installed; this can damage the P-4000.The battery status is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD screen when the P-4000 is on. BATT. : Battery is fully charged. : Battery power is about half full. : Battery power is low. : Battery power is running out. The P-4000 will shut down automatically. Charge the battery using the AC adapter. : Battery is charging.