Epson P4000 Manual

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User’s Guide 
						

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EnglishContents
Chapter 1  Introduction
Main Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
When using P-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
When using the battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
When Storing the batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
When Disposing of the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
When using the AC adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
When using a memory card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
When using the LCD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
When storing, maintaining, or transporting 
P-4000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Safety information for United Kingdom users . . .  13
For United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and 
Singapore users  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Chapter 2  Getting Started
Unpacking Your P-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Setting Up the P-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Holding the button operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to use the Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About the stand  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 3  Using Memory Cards
Setting and Removing a Memory Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Available types of memory cards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting a memory card into the CF Card slot  . . . . 25
Removing a memory card from the CF Card 
slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting a memory card into the SD Card slot  . . . . 26
Removing a memory card from the SD Card 
slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Copying Data from a Memory Card to P-4000 . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 4  Viewing and Playing Data
Viewing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Available types of image data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to see the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 
						

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Displaying images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Displaying images as a slide show  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing Videos/Audio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Available types of video/audio data  . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing videos/audio with P-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using buttons while playing videos/audio . . . . . . 37
Chapter 5  Managing Data
Using the Albums  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
About the PC_DATA folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Copying the favorite data to an album . . . . . . . . . . 40
Creating a new album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing an album’s name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Deleting an album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting an album shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Deleting Data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Protecting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting an Album/Folder Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Pop Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Settings available in the pop up menu . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 6  Direct Printing
Preparing to Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Supported printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Available types of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connecting P-4000 to a printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Printer settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Set print quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Chapter 7  Using P-4000 With Other Devices
Using P-4000 With a Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
Connecting P-4000 to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
Disconnecting P-4000 from a computer. . . . . . . . .  58
Using A/V Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Chapter 8  Customizing Settings
Changing the P-4000 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
Chapter 9  Operating the Software
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
For Macintosh  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
About the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
For Windows users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Starting the Software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
For Macintosh  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Uninstalling the Software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65 
						

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EnglishFinding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Chapter 10  Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning the P-4000  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Error messages/Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Problems and solutions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Power supply problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
Viewing and playing problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
Data operation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Printing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Resetting P-4000  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Contacting Customer Support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Technical Support Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Appendix A  Appendix
Standards and Approvals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
P-4000 (Model: G941B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
AC adapter (Model: A351H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
Battery (Model: D111A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
Interface  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74About Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 
						

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Main Features
With P-4000, you can easily view, keep, and print 
images you have taken with a digital camera. You can 
also play videos and audio. The main features are 
described below.
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Epson Photo Fine is a high-resolution liquid 
crystal display. You can view images easily in 
high resolution anywhere, anytime without a 
computer or other special device.
❏You can play videos and audio easily anywhere, 
anytime without a computer or other special 
device.
❏You can print images directly to your Epson 
printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT.
❏You can save images, videos, and audio in P-4000.Note:
❏Do not expose the P-4000 to severe impact, doing so 
may cause malfunctions especially during turning 
operations.
❏We strongly recommend you back up files stored on the 
HDD to another storage device periodically.
❏Epson is not liable for any problems resulting from the 
loss or corruption of data on the HDD. 
						

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Read all of these instructions before using P-4000, and 
keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all 
warnings and instructions marked on P-4000 and the 
options.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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Warnings
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes 
contain important information and useful tips on the 
operation of your product.
When using P-4000
❏Follow all warnings and instructions marked on 
this product.
❏Use only AC adapter model A351H and Li-ion 
battery model D111A with this product.❏When connecting this product to a computer or 
other device with a cable, ensure the correct 
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has 
only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector 
in the wrong orientation may damage both 
devices connected by the cable.
❏Do not insert objects into the slots or openings on 
this product.
❏Do not touch the components inside this product 
unless instructed to do so in the user 
documentation. Never force this product’s 
components into place. Although this product is 
designed to be sturdy, rough handling can 
damage it.
❏Never spill liquid onto this product.
❏If this product emits unusual noises, odors, or 
smoke, cancel the current operation and turn it off 
immediately. Remove the battery and disconnect 
the AC adapter from the product, then unplug the 
AC adapter from the power outlet. Contact our 
Customer Support.
❏To prevent fire or electric shock, do not cover this 
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❏To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose 
this product or its options to rain or moisture.
❏To prevent fire or explosion, do not use this 
product where flammable or volatile gas is stored.
❏Do not use this product outdoors during a 
thunderstorm.
❏Do not use this product after moving it between 
extreme temperatures, which may cause 
condensation to form on electronic parts.
❏If you use this product in places where the use of 
electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes 
or hospitals, follow all instructions in those 
places.
When using the battery
❏I f  b a t t e r y  a c i d  g e t s  i n t o  y o u r  e y e s  o r  o n  y o u r  s k i n ,  
immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly 
with water and seek medical treatment. If a 
battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment 
immediately.
❏Use only an Epson Li-ion battery for P-4000 
according to the directions in the user 
documentation.❏Use only AC adapter model A351H and P-4000 
(Model G941B) to charge batteries.
❏Do not use the battery that comes with this 
product for other devices.
❏To protect against short-circuiting, do not remove 
the outside case of the battery.
❏Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use 
them near water.
❏Do not expose the battery to water or high 
humidity.
❏Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or 
short-circuit the battery.
❏Do not place the battery near or into fire or water.
❏Do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged 
in any way.
❏Do not charge the battery on devices except this 
product.
❏Do not charge the battery near open flame or in 
very hot locations.
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battery from overheating.
❏Do not insert objects into any openings as they 
may touch dangerous voltage points or 
short-circuit components.
❏Prevent the battery from coming into contact with 
metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as 
coins or keys.
❏Do not insert the battery into power outlets or 
other power sources such as car cigarette lighter 
sockets.
❏Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the 
battery.
❏Do not touch battery terminals.
❏Keep batteries away from open flame if they leak 
or smell strange.
❏If overheating, discoloration, or distortion occur, 
remove the battery from this product and do not 
use it.
❏Charge the battery before using it if it has not been 
used for a long period.When Storing the batteries
❏When not using this device for a long period, 
remove the batteries from this product and store 
them separately.
❏Do not store batteries where the temperature or 
humidity is very high.
❏Store batteries out of children’s reach.
When Disposing of the batteries
Before disposing of batteries, make sure you discharge 
them completely.
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❏Be sure to securely cover the all end of the battery 
with tape to prevent combustion or explosion 
when disposing.
❏Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. 
Instead, dispose of them in a collection or recycle 
box in accordance with local laws.
❏Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery in fire. 
						

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For European users:
Do not dispose of batteries with ordinary refuse. 
Instead, dispose of them in a recycle box in accordance 
with local laws.
For users in the United States and Canada:
When using the AC adapter
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on 
the AC adapter’s label, and always supply power 
directly from a standard, domestic power outlet 
with a power cord that meets the relevant local 
safety standards. If you are not sure of the power 
supply specifications in your area, contact your 
local power company or contact our Customer 
Support.❏Place the AC adapter near an electrical outlet 
where the power cord can be easily unplugged.
❏The AC adapter and AC power cable are designed 
for use and provided with this product. Do not 
attempt to use them with other electronic devices 
unless specified.
❏Do not remove the AC adapter from this device 
during operations (connecting the AC adapter 
during operations is possible).
❏The AC adapter included is designed for use with 
this product. Use of any other adapter could result 
in fire, electrical shock, or injury.
❏Use only AC adapter model A351H with P-4000.
❏Make sure the total amperage of all devices 
plugged into the power outlet does not exceed the 
power outlet’s ampere rating.
❏Do not connect the AC adapter when the battery 
is not installed. Otherwise, P-4000 may be 
damaged. This mark indicates that the battery will be 
recycled by RBRC. When you dispose of 
the battery, contact RBRC.