P4000Basics.
P4000Basics.book Page 2 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Copyright Notice 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.
P4000Basics.
P4000Basics.
P4000Basics.book Page 5 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Introduction Your new Epson® P-4000 multimedia storage viewer lets you enjoy photos, videos, and music wherever you go. Its features include: ◗ Large, high-quality 3.8-inch LCD with Photo Fine™ technology ◗ Support for JPEG files and RAW files from select digital SLR cameras ◗ MP3 and AAC audio ◗ MPEG4 and Motion JPEG video ◗ 80GB hard drive ◗ Two slots for CompactFlash® and SD™ (Secure Digital) memory cards ◗ Hi-speed USB 2.
P4000Basics.book Page 6 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM About the Software The CD-ROM that came with your P-4000 includes the following software for Windows® and Macintosh. ◗ Your Epson P-4000 User’s Guide, which has instructions for all the features of your P-4000, including printing directly from the P-4000. ◗ A USB driver that lets you transfer files to and from your computer in Windows 98SE. (If you have a newer version of Windows or a Macintosh, you don’t need to install the USB driver.
P4000Basics.book Page 7 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Getting Started Follow the instructions in this section to install the batteries and software and get ready to use your P-4000.
P4000Basics.book Page 8 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM P-4000 Lights and Buttons Print button Displays the Print menu. Charge light Access light Turns green when the battery is being charged. Menu button Displays the pop-up menu. Flashes orange when you turn on the P-4000 or access files. 4-way ring Press to select a photo or an option in a menu. OK button Selects an option, opens a folder or photo, and zooms in to an image.
P4000Basics.book Page 9 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Installing 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 the gold contacts going in first.
P4000Basics.book Page 10 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 4 Close the battery cover and slide it to the right until BATT. it clicks. Charging the Battery After installing the battery, you need to charge it using the AC adapter. When the power is off, it takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery. With the power on, it takes longer. The Charge light is green while the battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns off.
P4000Basics.book Page 11 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM To 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. Caution: Do not connect the AC adapter when the battery is not installed; this can damage the P-4000. Do not remove the AC adapter while you are using the P-4000. The battery status is displayed in the top right corner of the screen when the P-4000 is on. : Battery is fully charged.
P4000Basics.book Page 12 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Turning 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 the P-4000, make sure the Access light is off. Then slide the P power switch down and hold it until the Access light flashes.
P4000Basics.book Page 13 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 1 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 right or left on the 4-way ring to change the value for the selected item. 4 To go to the next item, press 4-way ring down on the 4-way ring. Then press right or left to change that setting. 5 After you complete the settings, press the OK button. You see the Home screen. See page 15 for details.
P4000Basics.book Page 14 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Note: 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 time setting screen will be displayed. If you want to change the settings at any time, select Settings on the Home screen, then select Date and time. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power and protect the LCD screen, the P-4000 has two power-saving features.
P4000Basics.book Page 15 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Using the Home Screen Whenever you turn on the P-4000, the Home screen appears. You can return to the Home screen at any time by pressing the Home button. Use the 4-way ring to highlight one of the icons, then press the OK button to select it.
P4000Basics.book Page 16 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Installing the Software Make sure you install the software on your computer from the CD-ROM that came with the P-4000. 1 Insert the software CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2 Open the CD-ROM and double-click the Epson icon if necessary. You see the license agreement. 3 Read the license agreement, then click Agree. 4 Select your product, then select Install User’s Guide. Enter your administrator name and password if necessary.
P4000Basics.book Page 17 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Viewing and Playing Photos, Video, and Music Follow the instructions in this section to insert a memory card, copy files, and view or play them on your P-4000. Inserting and Removing Memory Cards The P-4000 has two memory card slots. The C/F Card slot supports the following cards: ◗ CompactFlash, Type I and II ◗ Microdrive™ (3.
P4000Basics.book Page 18 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Caution: 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. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. The sticker may peel off, preventing the card from being ejected and damaging the P-4000. Using the CompactFlash Card Slot Insert the memory card into the slot with the back of the card facing the screen.
P4000Basics.book Page 19 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM If 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 cards in the correct orientation. Otherwise, the card and P-4000 may be damaged. To remove a card from the C/F Card slot, first make sure the Access light is off. Then press the eject button and pull out the card.
P4000Basics.book Page 20 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Using the Secure Digital Card Slot Insert the memory card into the slot with the back of the card facing the LCD. Then push the memory card all the way into the slot. Back of card Caution: Make sure you insert memory cards in the correct orientation. Otherwise, the card and P-4000 may be damaged. To remove a card from the SD Card slot, first make sure the Access light is off. Then press in on the top of the card.
P4000Basics.book Page 21 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Copying Files from a Memory Card After you insert a memory card, you can browse the files and decide what you want to do with them, or simply copy all the files on the card to the P-4000. 1 Insert the memory card as described on page 18 or 20. 2 Use the 4-way ring to highlight Memory Card on the Home screen and press the OK button.
P4000Basics.book Page 22 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 3 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 starts and the following screen appears: Home Saved Data Albums Memory Card Copying data... Cancel Latest Data Settings The files are copied to a folder that is automatically created on the P-4000. The folder is named according to the date, for example, 20051225.001.
P4000Basics.book Page 23 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Note: You should back up files stored on the P-4000 to another storage device periodically. Deleting Files After Copying You can have files automatically deleted after you copy them to the P-4000. 1 On the Home screen, use the 4-way ring to select Settings and press the OK button. 2 Select Copy Mode and press the OK button.
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P4000Basics.book Page 25 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Note: RAW files do not support direct printing, rotation, zooming, or slide shows. Rotation is also not supported for JPEG files larger than 8.9 megapixels. The P-4000 supports video files in resolutions ranging from 160 × 112 pixels to 640 × 480 pixels, with file sizes up to 2GB. WMV, MPEG1, MPEG2, and DVD-Video are not supported. However, you may be able to convert files to supported formats using programs such as QuickTime® Pro.
P4000Basics.book Page 26 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM The P-4000 supports audio files with sizes up to 100MB. Audio file extensions Audio codec Details .m4a .aac AAC (MPEG4) Maximum bit rate: 320 kbps (48 kHz, 16 bit Stereo) .mp3 MP3 Browsing Files on a Memory Card After you select Browse the Memory Card, you see thumbnail images of the files on the card. To move to the next screen of thumbnail images, press and hold down the 4-way ring.
P4000Basics.book Page 27 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM To 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 display the next or previous image. When an image is displayed full screen, you can zoom in, view information about the image, or see a histogram, as described on page 32.
P4000Basics.book Page 28 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Using the P-4000 Screen After you have copied files from a memory card, you can view or play them in various ways.
P4000Basics.book Page 29 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Video Folder copied from a computer File with P.I.F.™ frame Audio file Unsupported data file Image selected for printing RAW file Locked file Unsupported image file . Images selected for printing The number next to the icon indicates the quantity. See the P-4000 User’s Guide for printing instructions. Audio and video files See page 35 to play audio and video. RAW files See page 24 for details about supported RAW files.
P4000Basics.book Page 30 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Viewing Images You can view images in Saved Data or Albums as thumbnails or full-screen images. To display information or instructions, press the Display button. Information and instructions vary depending on the screen. Home Saved Data Albums Latest Data Memory Card Settings 1 Use the 4-way ring to select Saved Data or Albums in the Home screen, then press the OK button.
P4000Basics.book Page 31 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Note: On the Saved Data screen, folders are displayed for every memory card. You can change the setting to display folders by date. Select Settings on the Home screen, then select View Mode. 2 Use the 4-way ring to select the folder or album containing the images you want to view, then press the OK button. Thumbnails of the images and other files are displayed: To move to the next screen, press down on the 4-way ring and hold.
P4000Basics.book Page 32 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 3 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 Image ◗ To zoom in on an image shown full screen, press the OK button. Keep pressing it to zoom in even further. ◗ To zoom out, press the Cancel button. Continue pressing it to zoom all the way out. ◗ To move around a zoomed image, use the 4-way ring.
P4000Basics.book Page 33 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Displaying Information To view information about a full-screen image, press the Display button.
P4000Basics.book Page 34 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Displaying Images as a Slide Show You can display JPEG images as a slide show. 1 Select the folder or album you want to display as a slide show.
P4000Basics.book Page 35 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Playing Video and Audio Files Select the video or audio file that you want to play and press the OK button. While playing audio, the screen turns off to conserve the battery. Press any button to turn it back on. ◗ To raise or lower the volume, press up or down on the 4-way ring. ◗ To pause the audio or video, press the OK button. Press it again to restart. ◗ To stop playing and return to the previous screen, press Cancel.
P4000Basics.book Page 36 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Copying Files to and From Your Computer You can connect the P-4000 to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box, and easily copy files back and forth. You should use the AC adapter when you connect the P-4000 to your computer. Note: If your computer uses Windows 98SE, you need to install driver software before you connect the P-4000. See page 16 for instructions.
P4000Basics.book Page 37 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 2 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 off. Press any button to turn it on. 3 Select the EPSON_PV drive on your computer. You will see an Albums folder and a Cards folder (corresponding to Saved Data on the Home screen). Do not change the names of these folders or any of their subfolders.
P4000Basics.book Page 38 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM The 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 P-4000 From Your Windows Computer 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware on the taskbar at the bottom of the computer screen. 2 Turn off the P-4000 and remove the USB cable from your computer. 3 Remove the USB cable from the P-4000.
P4000Basics.book Page 39 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Creating Custom Albums and Slide Shows You can save your files in albums for special purposes, such as portfolios. You can also create slide shows with custom transitions and your own background music. To share your images, slide shows, and videos with a larger audience, you can connect the P-4000 to a TV or projector. Creating an Album 1 Open a folder in Saved Data and select a file to include in the album.
P4000Basics.book Page 40 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 3 Press the right side of the 4-way ring. The sub-menu appears: 4 Do one of the following, then press the OK button: 40 ◗ If you want to copy only the selected file to an album, select This Data. ◗ If you want to copy all the files in the folder, select All. ◗ If you want to select the file(s) to be copied, select Select.
P4000Basics.book Page 41 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM If you choose Select, files in the folder are displayed as thumbnails. Select Image for Album DSC00331.JPG DSC00330.mpg DSC00329.JPG DSC00328.JPG DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG DSC00324.JPG Press Menu to finish selection Select each file you want to copy and press the OK button. The selected files are displayed with a check mark. After selecting all the files you want to copy, press the Menu button.
P4000Basics.book Page 42 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM ◗ 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 the OK button. The on-screen keyboard appears: 7 Select a letter using the 4-way ring, then press the OK button to input the selected letter.
P4000Basics.book Page 43 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM ◗ To switch the letters between uppercase and lowercase, select CAPS and press the OK button. ◗ To delete the last letter input, press the Cancel button or select BACKSPACE on the screen and press the OK button. ◗ To delete everything that was input, select Cancel on the screen and press the OK button. 8 After you input the name, select OK on the screen using the 4-way ring and press the OK button to save it.
P4000Basics.book Page 44 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 3 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 album name, lock, delete, or copy the album to a memory card, or sort albums. For more information, see the P-4000 User’s Guide on the CD-ROM or on your computer. Rotating Images You can rotate images that are stored in albums. 1 Press the Menu button to display the pop-up menu, then select Rotate.
P4000Basics.book Page 45 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Creating Custom Slide Shows with Music You can create slide shows of all the images in a folder or album. You can choose from 5 different transition effects and 5 different background music selections. You can also register up to 3 of your own music files to use for slide shows. Registering Slide Show Background Music You can register your own audio files to use as slide show background music. 1 Highlight the audio file you want to use.
P4000Basics.book Page 46 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Creating the Slide Show You 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 files for your slide show is to copy them to an album. See page 39 for instructions. Then follow these steps to create a slide show and select transitions and music: 1 Highlight or open the album or folder you want to use for the slide show. 2 Press the Menu button. You see the pop-up menu.
P4000Basics.book Page 47 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 7 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 selections. Then press OK. If you don’t want music for your slide show, select None. After you press the OK button, your slide show plays with the transition effect, image duration, and music you selected. Note: You can also choose default slide show settings.
P4000Basics.book Page 48 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Follow 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 on the other end of the cable to the A/V Out connector on the side of the P-4000. The P-4000 LCD screen turns off. 3 Set the TV to display video input from the P-4000. Note: If you need to change the Video Out setting to match your TV, see the P-4000 User’s Guide.
P4000Basics.book Page 49 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Solving Problems Check this list of common problems and possible solutions. For more troubleshooting tips, check the P-4000 User’s Guide on the CD-ROM or on your computer. Power Problems The power doesn’t turn on. ◗ The P-4000 may have shut off automatically to save power. Slide the P power switch down to turn the P-4000 back on. ◗ The battery may need recharging. Connect the AC adapter as shown on page 11.
P4000Basics.book Page 50 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Images or videos are not displayed correctly, or sound doesn’t play correctly. ◗ Make sure the file format is supported. See page 24 for details about supported image file formats. For audio and video, make sure the bit rate and audio codec of your file are supported. See pages 25 to 26 for details about video and audio files. You may be able to convert files to supported formats with software such as QuickTime Pro. ◗ The file may be corrupted.
P4000Basics.book Page 51 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM ◗ 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 (see pages 36 to 38). You can’t rotate an image. The image must be a JPEG in the Albums folder, and it cannot be larger than 8.9 megapixels. Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below.
P4000Basics.book Page 52 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM To speak to a technical support representative, dial: ◗ U.S.: (562) 276-4303, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ◗ Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
P4000Basics.book Page 53 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Appendix Important Safety Instructions Using the P-4000 ◗ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. ◗ Use only AC adapter model A351H and Lithium-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.
P4000Basics.book Page 54 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM ◗ 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 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.
P4000Basics.book Page 55 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM ◗ 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.
P4000Basics.book Page 56 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Warning: 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 dispose of the battery in fire. Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of them in a collection or recycle box in accordance with local laws.
P4000Basics.book Page 57 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM ◗ 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. Do not use power outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
P4000Basics.book Page 58 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM 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, contact Epson. ◗ 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.
P4000Basics.book Page 59 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM WARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.
P4000Basics.book Page 60 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
P4000Basics.book Page 61 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Multimedia Storage Viewer Model: G941B Product: Epson P-4000 MPEG License Agreement This product uses MPEG-3 and MPEG-4 technology.
P4000Basics.book Page 62 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
P4000Basics.book Page 63 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products. This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty is not transferable and will not apply to products purchased from an end user. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson.
P4000Basics.book Page 64 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.
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P4000Basics.book Page 66 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:26 AM H Hard drive space, 50 Histogram, viewing, 33 Home screen, 15 I Images copying to album, 39 to 43 displaying as slide show, 34 displaying histogram, 33 displaying information, 33 file formats, 24 problems, 50 rotating, 44, 51 showing on TV, 47 to 48 zooming, 32 MPEG licence agreement, 61 Music playing, 35 registering for slide show, 45 P P.I.F.
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CompactFlash card slot SD card slot Eject button Audio/Video out connector Headphone connector AC adapter connector Power switch Speaker USB connector cover USB connector Battery cover Reset button LCD
CompactFlash card slot SD card slot Eject button Audio/Video out connector Headphone connector AC adapter connector Power switch Speaker USB connector cover USB connector Battery cover Reset button LCD
