Epson P4000 Manual

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* After changing the setting, reconnect the VIDEO cable.
** When you change Date Format, the display of the Date and time 
settings screen also changes. Copy Mode 
settingDelete Data 
After CopyingSet whether to delete the images in 
the memory card after copying 
them to the HDD automatically or 
n o t .  W h e n  O N  i s  s e t ,  t h e  i m a g e s  a r e  
deleted. When Confirm is set, the 
dialog box that confirms deleting 
images appears before copying.
Power Save 
settingsTime before 
LCD 
power-offSet the time after which the LCD’s 
backlight turns off and the LCD 
goes blank if there are no 
operations. You can set the time by 
moving the slidebar from 1 minute 
to 10 minutes.
Time before 
power-offSet the time until the power is shut 
down automatically if there are no 
operations to save the battery. You 
can set the time by moving the 
slidebar from 1 minute to 15 
minutes.
View Mode 
settingsAuto-rotation Set whether to rotate the images 
automatically according to the Exif 
information.
Folder view 
modeSet how to display the folders in the 
Saved Data. When selecting Daily 
basis, the folders are displayed on 
a daily basis.
Unsupported 
FilesSet whether the files in unsupported 
formats are displayed as 
thumbnails or not.
Video Out 
setting Video out* Select the signal method from 
either NTSC or PAL.
Date and time 
settingsDate and 
time**Set the date and time.
Language 
settingLanguage Choose a language from among 
eight languages.
Hard Drive Free Space The HDD free space is displayed. 
						

							62Operating the Software
Chapter 9
Operating the Software
System Requirements
The system requirements for using P-4000 with a 
computer are shown in the following table.
For WindowsFor Macintosh
OS Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 
Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional
Processor Pentium 1 GHz or higher
Memory 128 MB or more
Hard disk 50 MB or more free space is required for 
installation
1 GB or more free space is required for operation
Display SVGA (800x600) or higher,
16 bit color or higher
Port USB port (type A connector)
Mac OS® 9.1 or later Mac OS X 10.2 or later 
Processor PowerPC G3 233MHz or 
higherPowerPC G3 700MHz or 
higher
Memory 128 MB or more 256 MB or more
Hard disk 50 MB or more free space is required for installation
1 GB or more free space is required for operation
Display 800x600 or higher, 32000 colors or more
Port USB port (type A connector) 
						

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The software CD-ROM provided with P-4000 includes 
the following software.
To install the software, follow the instructions in the 
next section.
Note:
The CameraStarter and AutoDownloader functions, which 
are part of EPSON Photo!4, cannot be used with P-4000. 
These functions are available only with EPSON digital 
cameras.
Installing the Software
Insert the software CD in the CD-ROM or DVD drive, 
and then start the installer following the instructions 
below.
For Windows users
Note:
For Windows XP and Windows 2000, you need the 
administrative privilege to install the software.
1. The installer starts automatically. If necessary, 
start it by double-clicking the EPSON CD-ROM 
icon.
2. If a message appears to prompt you to disable 
your antivirus software, click Continue.
3. If you are prompted to select a language, select 
your preferred language.
4. On the Software Installation screen, click Install. 
Follow the on-screen instruction until all of the 
software is installed.
5. When a message appears to indicate that 
installation is complete, click Exit or Restart Now.
Note:
When Restart Now appears, click this button to 
restart your computer.
EPSON Photo!4 EPSON PhotoQuicker
QuickTime Epson Storage Viewer USB 
driver (Windows 98 only)
EPSON PhotoStarter EPSON CardMonitor 
						

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For Macintosh users
1. For Mac OS X users:
Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on your 
desk top.
Double-click Mac OS X icon in the EPSON folder.
For Mac OS 9 users:
Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on your 
desk top.
Double-click Mac OS 9 icon in the EPSON folder.
2. If a message appears to prompt you to disable 
your antivirus software, click Continue.
3. If you are prompted to select a language, select 
your preferred language.
4. On the Software Installation screen, click Install. 
Follow the on-screen instruction until all of the 
software is installed.
For Mac OS X users:
If the Authenticate window appears, click the key 
icon, enter the administrator’s name and 
password, and then click OK.
5. When a message appears to indicate that 
installation is complete, click Exit or Restart Now.Note:
When Restart Now appears, click this button to 
restart your computer.
Starting the Software
This section describes how to start the software.
For Windows
Software Menu
EPSON Photo!4 Click Start, point to All Programs (or 
Programs), and then select EPSON 
Camera. Select EPSON Photo!4, and 
then click EPSON Photo!4.
EPSON 
PhotoQuickerClick Start, point to All Programs (or 
Programs), and then select EPSON 
PhotoQuicker. Click EPSON 
PhotoQuicker3.4. 
						

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Uninstalling the Software
Execute an uninstall program for each application. For 
details, see online help for each applications.
Finding More Information
To learn more about the software provided on the 
software CD-ROM, see the online EPSON Photo!4 or 
EPSON PhotoQuicker User’s Guide.
Start the software and access the online User’s Guide 
and then follow the steps below.
Note:
You can access the online EPSON Photo!4 or EPSON 
PhotoQuicker User’s Guide using the Start menu in 
Windows, or in Macintosh, double-click the MANUAL 
folder in each of the software’s program folders, and then 
double-click INDEX.HTM.Software Menu
EPSON Photo!4 Double-click the EPSON Photo!4 icon in 
the EPSON Photo!4 program folder.
EPSON 
PhotoQuickerDouble-click the EPSON PhotoQuicker 
icon in the EPSON PhotoQuicker program 
folder on your desktop.
Software To start online User’s Guide...
EPSON Photo!4 From the Help menu (Windows), Apple 
menu (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.X) or EPSON 
Photo!4menu (Mac OS X), click EPSON 
Photo!4 Help.
EPSON 
PhotoQuickerClick the Help button on the dialog box. 
						

							66Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Chapter 10
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning the P-4000
To keep your P-4000 operating at its best, you should 
clean it thoroughly several times a year. Before you 
perform any maintenance on P-4000, be sure to read 
the “Important Safety Instructions” on page 7. Then 
follow these guidelines.
❏Be sure to turn P-4000 off before cleaning.
❏Use a clean, dry cloth to keep P-4000 free of dust.
❏Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
❏If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry 
cloth.
Troubleshooting
When a problem occurs, an error message or icon 
usually appears in the LCD. Refer to the following 
section to solve the problem.
Error messages/Icons
Error message/Icon Description
A file access error has occurred. 
Do not eject the memory card if it 
is being accessed.Wait until the Access lamp turns 
off, and reinsert the memory card 
and try again.
An error occurred while verifying. 
Files will not be deleted.Some files failed to be deleted. 
Check the data.
Some errors occurred while 
copying. Copying was canceled.Some files were skipped, the 
memory card may be 
write-protected. Check the 
memory card and try again.
Some errors occurred while 
deleting files. The operation was 
canceled.Some files were skipped, the 
memory card may be 
write-protected. Check the 
memory card and try again. 
						

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Use the information in this section to find the source 
of and solution to P-4000 problems.
Determine the type of problem that occurred, and see 
the appropriate section below:There is no response from the 
printer. Make sure the printer is on.Make sure that your printer is on 
and the USB cable is connected 
correctly.
Check your printer and printer’s 
manual.
You must set the date and time to 
ensure correct operation.See “Changing the P-4000 
Settings” on page 60 and set the 
date and time.
Wait until P-4000 cools down.
The battery power is running out. 
Charge the battery. See 
“Charging the battery” on page 
17 for details.
Press the reset button. See 
“Resetting P-4000” on page 70 to 
find how to use the reset button. Error message/Icon Description
“Power supply problems” on page 68
“Viewing and playing problems” on page 68
“Data operation problems” on page 69
“Printing problems” on page 70 
						

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Power supply problems
Viewing and playing problems
The power does not turn on.
Cause What to do
The battery has run out. When the   icon is displayed 
on the top right corner of the 
LCD, the battery has run out. See 
“Charging the battery” on page 
17 and charge the battery.
The battery is set 
incorrectly.Make sure that the battery is 
installed correctly. See 
“Installing the battery” on page 
17.
The data is not displayed.
Cause What to do
The image format is not 
supported.See “Available types of image 
data” on page 29 and make sure 
the image format is supported.
The data is not displayed.
Cause What to do
The video or audio data 
you selected is not 
supported.See “Available types of 
video/audio data” on page 35 
and make sure the data is 
supported.
The data is broken. Copy the data again.
The LCD Brightness 
setting is too dark.See “Changing the P-4000 
Settings” on page 60 and make 
sure the LCD Brightness setting 
is set properly.
The video cable is 
connected to P-4000.Disconnect the VIDEO cable to 
display the LCD.
The movie is not displayed clearly or stops abruptly.
Cause What to do
The bit rate of the data is 
too high.Check the bit rate. See 
“Available types of video/audio 
data” on page 35 for details. 
						

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Data operation problems
Sound breaks off when the video or audio is played.
Cause What to do
The bit rate of the data is 
too high.Check the bit rate. See 
“Available types of video/audio 
data” on page 35 for details.
No sound comes out when a video is played.
Cause What to do
The Audio Codec of the 
data is not supported.Check the file format. See 
“Available types of video/audio 
data” on page 35 for details.
Cannot copy.
Cause What to do
The space available on the 
HDD is not sufficient to 
copy all of the data in the 
memory card.Delete unnecessary data in the 
HDD or reduce the number of 
data to copy from the memory 
card.
Cannot copy.
Cause What to do
The data may be broken. Try to copy a different data.
Cannot delete.
Cause What to do
The data is locked. See “Using the Pop Up Menu” 
on page 49 and unlock the data 
to delete it. 
						

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Printing problemsResetting P-4000
When an error occurs and operations cannot be done, 
you can reset P-4000 by pressing the reset button with 
a thin object as shown below.Cannot print.
Cause What to do
The printer is not 
supported.See “Supported printers” on 
page 51 and make sure that your 
printer supports direct print 
with P-4000.
The printer’s power is off. Turn on the printer.
The USB cable is not 
connected correctly.See “Connecting P-4000 to a 
printer” on page 51 and 
reconnect P-4000 to the printer.
The data is broken. Try to copy a different data.