Epson Multimedia Storage Viewer P-4000 User Manual

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104 Close the battery cover and slide it to the right until it clicks.Charging the BatteryAfter installing the battery, you need to charge it using th

11To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter as shown below. Connect the other end to the power cord, and plug it in to an electrical outlet.Cautio

12Turning Your P-4000 On and Off◗ To turn on the P-4000, slide the Power switch down and release it. The blue activity light turns on.◗ To turn off th

131 Press the OK button to select English. You see a message about setting the date.2 Press the OK button. You see the Date and time screen:3 Press ri

14Note: If you remove the battery, the date and time settings will be erased after about one day. The next time you turn on the P-4000, the date and t

15Using the Home ScreenWhenever you turn on the P-4000, the Home screen appears. You can return to the Home screen at any time by pressing the Home bu

16Installing the SoftwareMake sure you install the software on your computer from the CD-ROM that came with the P-4000. 1 Insert the software CD-ROM i

17Viewing and Playing Photos, Video, and MusicFollow the instructions in this section to insert a memory card, copy files, and view or play them on yo

18Caution: Never remove a memory card, or shake or drop the P-4000 while the Access light is flashing. Doing so may cause files to be lost or damaged.

19If you are using a CompactFlash adapter, put the card into the adapter and insert the adapter into the slot.Caution: Make sure you insert memory car

2Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by a

20Using the Secure Digital Card SlotInsert the memory card into the slot with the back of the card facing the LCD. Then push the memory card all the w

21Copying Files from a Memory CardAfter you insert a memory card, you can browse the files and decide what you want to do with them, or simply copy al

223 Select what you want to do by pressing up or down on the 4-way ring. Then press the OK button.◗ If you select Copy Data from Memory Card, copying

23Note: You should back up files stored on the P-4000 to another storage device periodically.Deleting Files After CopyingYou can have files automatica

24Supported File FormatsThe P-4000 supports non-progressive JPEG files, and RAW files from the following digital SLR cameras:◗ Epson R-D1 ◗ Canon® EOS

25Note: RAW files do not support direct printing, rotation, zooming, or slide shows. Rotation is also not supported for JPEG files larger than 8.9 meg

26The P-4000 supports audio files with sizes up to 100MB.Browsing Files on a Memory CardAfter you select Browse the Memory Card, you see thumbnail ima

27To view an image full screen, use the 4-way ring to select the image you want, then press the OK button.Press right or left on the 4-way ring to dis

28Using the P-4000 ScreenAfter you have copied files from a memory card, you can view or play them in various ways. The following illustrations and ta

29.Images selected for printingThe number next to the icon indicates the quantity. See the P-4000 User’s Guide for printing instructions.Audio and vid

3ContentsIntroduction 5About the Software 6Replacement Battery 6Getting Started 7Unpacking Your P-4000 7P-4000 Lights and Buttons 8Installing the

30Viewing ImagesYou can view images in Saved Data or Albums as thumbnails or full-screen images. To display information or instructions, press the Dis

31Note: On the Saved Data screen, folders are displayed for every memory card. You can change the setting to display folders by date. Select Settings

323 Use the 4-way ring to select the image you want to view, then press the OK button. The selected image is enlarged to fill the screen.Zooming an Im

33Displaying InformationTo view information about a full-screen image, press the Display button. The following information is displayed:Viewing a Hist

34Displaying Images as a Slide ShowYou can display JPEG images as a slide show.1 Select the folder or album you want to display as a slide show.2 Pres

35Playing Video and Audio FilesSelect the video or audio file that you want to play and press the OK button.While playing audio, the screen turns off

36Copying Files to and From Your ComputerYou can connect the P-4000 to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box, and easily copy files b

372 Connect the USB cable to your computer. Then open the USB connector cover and connect the other end of the USB cable to the P-4000.The LCD turns o

38The PC_DATA folder is one of the default albums on the P-4000; you cannot rename or delete it or create an album thumbnail for it. Disconnecting the

39Creating Custom Albums and Slide ShowsYou can save your files in albums for special purposes, such as portfolios. You can also create slide shows wi

4Viewing Images 30Playing Video and Audio Files 35Copying Files to and From Your Computer 36Creating Custom Albums and Slide Shows 39Creating an A

403 Press the right side of the 4-way ring. The sub-menu appears:4 Do one of the following, then press the OK button:◗ If you want to copy only the se

41If you choose Select, files in the folder are displayed as thumbnails. Select each file you want to copy and press the OK button. The selected files

42◗ If you want to create an album with a new name, select New and press the OK button. Then continue with the next step.6 Select Input name and press

43◗To switch the letters between uppercase and lowercase, select CAPS and press the OK button.◗ To delete the last letter input, press the Cancel butt

443 Select Set as Album Shortcut and press OK. The icon is displayed on the album thumbnail.Note: You can also press the Menu button to change the al

45Creating Custom Slide Shows with MusicYou can create slide shows of all the images in a folder or album. You can choose from 5 different transition

46Creating the Slide ShowYou can create a slide show from images in a folder or album in the P-4000 or on a memory card. The easiest way to select fil

477 Press the Menu button and select Slide Show BGM. Select one of the audio files you registered, or select from one of the 5 default music selection

48Follow these steps to connect the P-4000 to your TV:1 Connect the three RCA plugs to the video and audio IN jacks on your TV.2 Connect the mini-plug

49Solving ProblemsCheck this list of common problems and possible solutions. For more troubleshooting tips, check the P-4000 User’s Guide on the CD-RO

5IntroductionYour new Epson® P-4000 multimedia storage viewer lets you enjoy photos, videos, and music wherever you go. Its features include:◗ Large,

50Images or videos are not displayed correctly, or sound doesn’t play correctly.◗ Make sure the file format is supported. See page 24 for details abou

51◗ When transferring files from a computer, make sure the P-4000 is at the Home screen, and copy files to the PC_DATA folder within the Albums folder

52To speak to a technical support representative, dial:◗ U.S.: (562) 276-4303, 6AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ◗ Canada: (905) 709-3

53AppendixImportant Safety InstructionsUsing the P-4000◗ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.◗ Use only AC adapter model A351H

54◗ 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.◗ To preve

55◗ Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components.◗ Prevent the battery from coming i

56Warning: Be sure to securely cover the end of the battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it.Do not incinerate or dis

57◗ 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 co

58Using 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 d

59WARNING:The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other rep

6About the SoftwareThe CD-ROM that came with your P-4000 includes the following software for Windows® and Macintosh.◗ Your Epson P-4000 User’s Guide,

60established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this dev

61conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference th

62Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the Epson product enc

63What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products. This warranty covers only normal use in th

64NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING

65IndexAA/V cable, 47AC adapterconnecting, 11safety, 56 to 57Albums, creating, 39 to 43Audiofile formats, 26playing, 35problems, 50BBatterycharging, 1

66HHard drive space, 50Histogram, viewing, 33Home screen, 15IImagescopying to album, 39 to 43displaying as slide show, 34displaying histogram, 33displ

67TTechnical support, 51Troubleshooting, 49 to 51Turning P-4000 on/off, 12TV, connecting to, 48UUSBcable, 36 to 38driver, installing, 6VVideofile form

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SD card slotCompactFlash card slotEject buttonPower switchReset buttonLCDAudio/Video out connectorHeadphone connectorAC adapter connectorUSB connector

7Getting StartedFollow the instructions in this section to install the batteries and software and get ready to use your P-4000.Unpacking Your P-4000Ep

SD card slotCompactFlash card slotEject buttonPower switchReset buttonLCDAudio/Video out connectorHeadphone connectorAC adapter connectorUSB connector

8P-4000 Lights and ButtonsOK buttonSelects an option, opens a folder or photo, and zooms in to an image.Access lightFlashes orange when you turn on th

9Installing the Battery 1 Turn the P-4000 upside down.2 Slide the battery cover to the left to open it.3 Insert the battery into the compartment with