Epson P4000 - Multimedia Storage Viewer User manual

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User’s Guide

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Contents
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Printing 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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Finding 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
About Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

6Introduction
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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Important Safety Instructions
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
wWarnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions
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
product with a blanket or other covering that may
give off a static electric shock.

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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
❏If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin,
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.
❏Keep batteries away from heat sources.

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❏Do not leave the battery in a vehicle to prevent the
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.

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❏If you plan to use this product in Germany, the
building installation must be protected by a 16
amp circuit breaker to provide adequate
short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this product.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed AC adapter.
❏If you use an extension cord with this product,
make sure the total amperage of all devices
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed
the cord’s amperage rating.
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair
the AC adapter by yourself except as specifically
explained in this guide.
❏Do not use power outlets controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers.
❏Do not use power outlets on the same circuit as
large motors or other appliances that may cause
voltage fluctuations.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as
photocopies or air control systems that regularly
switch on and off.
❏To prevent fire or electric shock, do not cover the
AC adapter with a blanket or similar covering.
❏Position this product’s power cord so that it will
not be stepped on or run over.
❏Do not place any objects on the power cord and
the AC adapter.
❏Keep the power cord straight at the ends and at
the points where it enters the transformer.
❏The power cord should be placed to avoid
abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and
other damage.
❏If the AC plug does not fit your outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
❏Remove the AC plug from the outlet during
lightning storms.
For US and Canadian users:
Use the included power cord or a 6 to 10 foot
UL-approved type SPT-2 or heavier type, 2 ×18 AWG
cord with a 125 V 10 A plug and 125 V 7 A connector.

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When using a memory card
❏Only memory cards designed for the product’s
specifications can be used.
❏Do not remove a memory card or turn off the
product while the Access lamp is flashing. See
“LCD and control panel” on page 16 to find where
the Access lamp is.
When using the LCD
❏The LCD panel on this product may contain a few
small bright or dark spots. These are normal and
do not mean that your LCD panel is damaged in
any way.
❏If the LCD panel on this product is damaged,
consult your dealer.
❏If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD
panel on this product leaks out and gets onto your
hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and
water. If it gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision
problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a
doctor immediately.
❏Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display. Do
not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
When storing, maintaining, or transporting
P-4000
❏Do not store this product outdoors.
❏Do not store this product near water.
❏Do not store this product in a location subject to
high temperature or humidity.
❏Do not store this product in a location subject to
rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
❏Do not store this product in a location subject to
direct sunlight or strong light sources.
❏Unplug this product from the power outlet before
cleaning it. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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❏Remove the battery from and unplug this product
and refer servicing to qualified service personal
under the following conditions: The power cord
or plug is damaged; liquid has entered this
product or its options; this product or its options
have been dropped or the case is damaged; this
product or its options do not operate normally or
exhibit a distinct change in performance.
Safety information for United Kingdom users
The following safety information applies to the AC
adapter.
wWarning:
Refer to the rating plate for the voltage and check that
the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply
voltage.
Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
colored in accordance with the following code:
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows;
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the
plug marked with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult
a qualified electrician.
For United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and
Singapore users
Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and
rating.

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Unpacking Your P-4000
Make sure that all of the items shown below were
included in the box with your P-4000.
* The plug type for the power cable may vary, depending on the
local standards.
P-4000 Stand
Carrying case
USB cable
Strap Lithium-ion battery
Power cable* AC adapter
User’s Guide (this guide) Software CD-ROM

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Parts
Front
Back
CF Card slot
Powerswitch
with Hold
function
Control panel
LCD
SD Card slot
Reset button
CF Card slot
eject button
Battery cover
A/V Out connector
USB connector
AC adapter
connector
Headphone connector
USB connector
rubber cover
Speaker

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LCD and control panel
Print button Press this button to display
the Print menu.
Menu button Press this button to display
the pop up menu. For details,
see “Using the Pop Up
Menu” on page 49.
Charge lamp (Green) On when the battery is being
charged.
OK button
Print button
Charge lamp
Cancel button
4-way ring
Access lamp
Menu button
Illumination lamp
Display button
Home button
Access lamp (Orange) Flashes when accessing data
on the HDD or a memory
card.
4-way ring
(Up/ Down/Left/Right
button)
Press this button to move the
cursor or highlight. You can
select an object by pressing
this button to the right, left,
up, or down.
Illumination lamp (Blue) Flashes during such
operations as turning the
power on, or during
printing.
The light also flashes when
P-4000 is in the LCD
power-off mode.
OK button Press this button to
determine the selection and
proceed to the next step.
Cancel button Press thisbutton to cancel the
selection and return to the
previous screen.
Display button Press this button to display
information, instructions, or
messages.

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Setting Up the P-4000
After unpacking your P-4000, set it up so it is ready to
use. This section describes how to charge the battery
and turn the power on and off.
Charging the battery
Installing the battery
1. Slide the battery cover to the left.
The battery cover opens.
2. Insert the battery into the compartment in the
direction of the arrow on the battery.
3. Close the battery cover and slide it to the right
until it clicks.
Home button Press this button to go back
to the Home screen.
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Charging the battery
After installing the battery, charge the battery using
the AC adapter.
Note:
The battery status is alwaysdisplayed at the topright corner
of the LCD.
1. Make sure that the battery is installed.
cCaution:
Do not connect the AC adapter when the battery is
not installed. Doing so may cause P-4000 to be
damaged.
2. Connect the AC adapter to P-4000 as shown below
and plug the other end into a power outlet.
The Charge lamp is on during charging. When the
battery is fully charged, the Charge lamp turns off. It
takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery when
P-4000 is off. It takes more when you are operating it.
Note:
P-4000 stops charging, if the battery becomes hot when
operating it during charging. In that case, it starts charging
again when it cools down.
: Indicates sufficient battery power.
: Indicates moderate battery power.
: Indicates low battery power.
: Indicates battery power is running out. P-4000 is shut down
automatically. Charge the battery using the AC adapter.
: Indicates the AC adapter is connected to P-4000.

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Removing the battery
1. Make sure that P-4000 is turned off.
cCaution:
❏Remove the AC adapter if it is connected to
P-4000.
❏Never remove the battery while P-4000 is
turned on. Doing so may cause data in the
card or HDD to be lost or damaged.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Push the catch down.
The battery is pushed out.
4. Pull out the battery. Then close the battery cover.
wWarning:
Do not carry loose batteries in your pockets.

20 Getting Started
Turning the power on
Slide the power switch to as shown below. The
power switch will return to the original position.
The illumination lamp turns on.
When you turn on P-4000 the first time, the Language
setting screen and Date and time settings screen are
displayed. Follow the instructions below.
1. The Language setting screen appears. Select the
language you want to use with the 4-way ring,
and press the OK button.
2. The Date and time settings screen appears. Press
the Right or Left button on the control panel to
change the value of the selected item.
illumination
lamp
Italiano
Francais
Espanol
Language setting
English (Intl.)
Nederlands
Deutsch
Date and time
Date Format
Minute
Hour
Day
Month
Year 2004
Jul
26
13
07
YYYYMMDD