Epson Viewer P-2000 User Manual

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User’s Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

When using P-2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

When using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

When Storing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

When Disposing of the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

When using the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

When using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

When using the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

When storing, maintaining, or transporting P-20007

Safety information for United Kingdom users . . . .8

For United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore us-

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

Unpacking Your P-2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting Up the P-2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Turning the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Holding the button operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

How to use the Home screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3 Using Memory Cards

Setting and Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Available types of memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting a memory card into the CF Card slot . . . . 20

Removing a memory card from the CF Card slot 20

Setting a memory card into the SD Card slot . . . . 21

Removing a memory card from the SD Card slot 21

Copying Data from a Memory Card to P-2000. . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 4 Viewing and Playing Data

Viewing Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Available types of image data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to see the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Displaying images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Displaying images as a slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing Videos/Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Available types of video/audio data . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing videos/audio with P-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using buttons while playing videos/audio. . . . . . 32

Chapter 5 Managing Data

Using the Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

About the PC_DATA folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Copying the favorite data to an album. . . . . . . . . . 35

Creating a new album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing an album’s name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Deleting an album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting an album shortcut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Deleting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Protecting Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting an Album/Folder Thumbnail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the Pop Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Settings available in the pop up menu . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 6 Direct Printing

Preparing to Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Supported printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Available types of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Connecting P-2000 to a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Printer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Set print quantities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 7 Using P-2000 With Other Devices

Using P-2000 With a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting P-2000 to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Disconnecting P-2000 from a computer. . . . . . . . . 53

Using A/V Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 8 Customizing Settings

Changing the P-2000 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Chapter 9 Operating the Software

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

About the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

For Windows users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Finding More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Chapter 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the P-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Error messages/Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Problems and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Power supply problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Viewing and playing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Data operation problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Printing problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Resetting P-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

For users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Appendix A Appendix

Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

P-2000 (Model: G941A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

AC adapter (Model: A351H). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Battery (Model: EU-97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

About Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Main Features

With P-2000, 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-2000.

Note:

❏ Do not expose the P-2000 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-2000, and
keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all
warnings and instructions marked on P-2000 and the
options.

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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-2000

❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

this product.

❏ Use only AC adapter model A351H and Li-ion

battery model EU-97 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.

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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.

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-2000

according to the directions in the user
documentation.

❏ Use only AC adapter model A351H and P-2000

(Model G941) 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 North America and Canada Users:

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-2000.

❏ 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-2000 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 11 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-2000

❏ 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.

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Warning:

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-2000

Make sure that all of the items shown below were

included in the box with your P-2000.

* The plug type for the power cable may vary, depending on the

local standards.

P-2000

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

Power switch
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 44.

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.

OK button Press this button to

determine the selection and
proceed to the next step.

Cancel button Press this button to cancel the

selection and return to the
previous screen.

Display button Press this button to display

information, instructions, or
messages.

Home button Press this button to go back

to the Home screen.

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Setting Up the P-2000

After unpacking your P-2000, 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.

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Charging the battery

After installing the battery, charge the battery using
the AC adapter.

Note:

The battery status is always displayed at the top right corner
of the LCD.

1. Make sure that the battery is installed.

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Caution:

Do not connect the AC adapter when the battery is
not installed. Doing so may cause P-2000 to be
damaged.

2. Connect the AC adapter to P-2000 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-2000 is off. It takes more when you are operating it.

Note:

P-2000 stops charging, if the battery becomes hot when
operating it during charging. In that case, it starts charging
again when it cools down.

Removing the battery

1. Make sure that P-2000 is turned off.

: Indicates sufficient battery power.

: Indicates moderate battery power.

: Indicates low battery power.

: Indicates battery power is running out. P-2000 is shut down

automatically. Charge the battery using the AC adapter.

: Indicates the AC adapter is connected to P-2000.

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❏ Remove the AC adapter if it is connected to

P-2000.

❏ Never remove the battery while P-2000 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.

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Warning:

Do not carry loose batteries in your pockets.

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.

illumination
lamp

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When you turn on P-2000 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.

3. After you finish making the setting, select a
different item by pressing the UP or Down button
on the control panel.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you finish making the
date and time settings.

5. After you finish making all settings, press the OK
button.

Note:

❏ If you remove the battery from P-2000, the date and

time settings will be erased after approximately one day
at the most.

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

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❏ If the date and time settings are erased, the Date and

time settings screen is displayed when you turn on
P-2000 next time.

❏ After changing the battery, make sure that the date and

time is set correctly. If necessary, set the date and time
again.

❏ You can change the settings later. See

“Changing the
P-2000 Settings” on page 55 for details about setting
the date and time settings.

Turning the power off

1. Make sure that the Access

lamp is off.

2. Slide the power switch to as shown below and
hold it down for several seconds until the
illumination lamp turns off. The power switch
will return to the original position.

illumination
lamp

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Holding the button operations

You can make the buttons of P-2000 ineffective
temporarily by sliding the power switch to Hold

as

shown below.

Note:

❏ To deactivate hold, slide the power switch back to the

middle.

❏ Putting the button operations on hold is a useful

function when you put P-2000 in your bag while
listening to audio with the headphones.

How to use the Home screen

When turning P-2000 on, the Home screen appears
first. All the operations can be started from this screen.
You can return to the Home screen by pressing the
Home button.

Battery icon Indicates the remaining

charge in the battery. See
“Charging the battery” on
page 12 for details.

Home

Latest Data Settings

Albums Memory CardSaved Data

Battery icon

Album
shortcut

18 Getting Started

You can also use the pop up menu by pressing the

Menu

button. For details, see “Using the Pop Up

Menu” on page 44.

About the stand

You can use the stand when you view images and play
movies. Set P-2000 to the stand as shown below.

Saved Data Select to display folders that

include data saved in P-2000
from memory cards.

Latest Data Select to display the latest

data saved in P-2000 from a
memory card.

Albums Select to display albums. See

“Using the Albums” on page
34 to find information on the
albums.

Album shortcut Select to access a favorite

album. You can set a shortcut
icon for an album. See
“Setting an album shortcut”
on page 40 for details.

Memory Card Select to display or copy data

in the memory cards.

Settings Select to set P-2000’s various

settings.

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Chapter 3

Using Memory Cards

Setting and Removing a Memory Card

P-2000 provides you with the CF Card slot and SD
Card slot.

This section describes how to set memory cards and
copy data from them.

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Caution:

❏ To use a memory card correctly, read manuals

provided with the memory card.

❏ Never remove a memory card while the Access

lamp flashes. Doing so may cause data in the
card or HDD to be lost or damaged.

❏ Do not put stickers on memory cards. The sticker

may peel off, preventing the card from being
ejected and damaging P-2000.

❏ Avoid using or storing the card in direct

sunlight, or in places that are extremely hot,
humid, or dusty.

Available types of memory cards

The following memory cards are available.

❏ CF (CompactFlash) memory card (Type1/Type2

and 3.3 V, including Micro Drive)

❏ SD memory card

❏ MultiMedia Card

Note:

A commercially available CF adapter is needed to use other
memory cards. Contact our customer support for details.

20 Using Memory Cards

Setting a memory card into the CF Card slot

You can set a CF card or other card with the CF adapter
in the CF Card slot.

Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with
the back side up to the LCD side. Then push the
memory card fully into the slot.

Note:

Insert memory cards in the correct direction. Otherwise, the
memory card and P-2000 may be damaged.

Removing a memory card from the CF Card
slot

1. Make sure that the Access lamp is off.

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Caution:

Never remove a memory card while the Access
lamp flashes. Doing so may cause data in the
card to be lost or damaged.

2. Push the eject button down and it comes out. Then
push it again.

3. The memory card is pushed out. Pull out the
memory card.

back side

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Note:

When using the memory card set in the CF adapter, do
not remove only the memory card. Remove the CF
adapter from the P-2000.

Setting a memory card into the SD Card slot

You can set an SD memory card or MultiMedia card
in the SD Card slot.

Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with
the back side up to the LCD side. Then push the
memory card fully into the slot.

Note:

Insert memory cards in the correct direction. Otherwise, the
memory card and P-2000 may be damaged.

Removing a memory card from the SD Card
slot

1. Make sure that the Access lamp is off.

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Caution:

Never remove a memory card while the Access
lamp flashes. Doing so may cause data in the
card to be lost or damaged.

2. Push the top part of the memory card.

back side

22 Using Memory Cards

3. The memory card is pushed out. Pull out the
memory card.

Copying Data from a Memory Card to
P-2000

Note:

When the battery is low, copying may not be completed. Use
the AC adapter if this happens.

1. Set the memory card.

2. Select Memory Card in the Home screen and
press the OK button.

3. If necessary, select the memory card from which
you wish to copy the data.

4. In the Memory Card operation screen, select

Copy Data from Memory Card by using the Up
or Down button and press the OK button.

Note:

❏ If you wish to make an album after copying, select

Create Album After Copying Data and
press the OK button. Then select an album in
which to copy the data, or create a new album. See
“Creating a new album” on page 37 for
instructions on creating a new album.

Home

Latest Data Settings

Albums Memory CardSaved Data

Browse the Memory Card

Create Album After Copying Data

Copy Data from Memory Card

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❏ The confirmation dialog box below appears if the

Delete After Copying setting in Copy Mode
settings is set to Confirm. For details, see
“Changing the P-2000 Settings” on page 55.

5. Copying starts and the following dialog box
appears.

The data you selected are copied in a folder that is
automatically made in P-2000. The folder is named
according to the date, for example “20030325.XXX.”
XXX is the number assigned according to the copying
order.

Note:

You can also copy data from P-2000 to a memory card by
using the pop up menu. See “Using the Pop Up Menu” on
page 44 for details.

Home

Latest Data Settings

Albums Memory CardSaved Data

YES

NO

Do you want to delete data on the
memory card after copying it?
Copied data is verified before deletion.

Home

Latest Data Settings

Albums Memory CardSaved Data

Cancel

Copying data...

24 Viewing and Playing Data

Chapter 4

Viewing and Playing Data

Viewing Images

This section describes how to view images in the
P-2000’s HDD or the memory cards. When you would
like to manage the data while connected to your
computer, see “Using P-2000 With a Computer” on
page 51.

Available types of image data

P-2000 supports images in the following format.

* The progressive JPEG format is not supported.
** P-2000 supports images in RAW format that you have taken with

a digital camera produced by Nikon, Canon, or Epson.

Supported Files Extension Details

JPEG* .jpg

.jpeg

Minimum size: 160 × 120 pixels
Maximum size: 8.9 megapixels
Maximum image aspect ratio:
8 : 1

TIFF .tif

.tiff

TIFF files that have been
scanned with EPSON F-3200
Scanner.
(displayed only as thumbnails)

RAW** .nef

.crw
.erf
.cr2

JPEG data stored in the header
of RAW files are displayed.

Supported Files Extension Details

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How to see the screen

When you use the P-2000, you will find many icons on
the screen. The illustration below shows what those
icons indicate.

* P.I.F. icons are displayed only in Saved Data.
** You can set whether unsupported files are displayed or not. The

factory setting is Hide. See “Changing the P-2000 Settings” on
page 55 for details.

Albums

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

New Album3

Photo Favorite

Album4

a

d

c

b

DSC00008

Albums / XXXXX

DSC00001.erf DSC00002.mpg DSC00003.tif DSC00004.JPG

XXXXX05.mp3 DSC00006.JPG DSC00007.JPG DSC00007.txt

n

m

l

e

h

i

j

g

f

k

a Indicates the PC_DATA folder. See “About the PC_DATA

folder” on page 34 for details.

b Indicates the battery status. See “Charging the battery”

on page 13 for details.

c Indicates a folder that includes an audio file and does not

include image or video files.

d Indicates that the album is set as an album shortcut.

e Indicates an image file in RAW format.

f Indicates that the print order setting is set for the image.

The number next to the icon indicates the print quantity.

g Indicates a supported movie file.

h Indicates an image file in TIFF format.

i Indicates an image file with P.I.F. frame.*

j Indicates unsupported data, such as a document.**

k Indicates an unsupported image file.

l Indicates a folder that was made on a computer and

copied to an album in P-2000.

m Indicates a supported audio file.

n Indicates that the data is locked. See “Protecting Data”

on page 43 for details.

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Note:

❏ Files whose names contain characters other than

alphanumeric are not displayed.

❏ When you select an album, data and subfolders

included directly in the selected folder are displayed.
Subfolders are displayed as icon.

❏ When you select a folder in the Saved Data, all data

including data in subfolders are displayed and
subfolders are not displayed.

❏ Information or instructions are displayed by pressing

the Display button. Information and instructions vary
depending on the screen when you press the Display
button.

Displaying images

You can display all images in the Saved Data, Albums,
or memory cards as thumbnails. You can also display
an image in full-screen format by selecting the
specified image from the listed images.

1. If you want to view images in a memory card,
make sure that you set the memory card in the
card slot.

2. For images in P-2000, select Saved Data or
Albums in the Home screen, press the OK button,
and go to step 5.
For images in the memory card, select Memory
Card in the Home screen, press the OK button,
and go to the next step.

Note:

You can also access the latest saved folder by selecting
Latest Data. When you select Latest Data, go to
step 6.

Home

Latest Data Settings

Albums Memory CardSaved Data

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3. Select the memory card that includes the images
that you want to view.

Note:

This screen is displayed only when two memory cards
are set.

4. In the Memory Card operation screen, select

Browse the Memory Card by using the

Up or

Down button, and press the OK

button. Skip the

next step and go to step 6.

5. Folders or albums including data such as images,
videos, or audio appear. Select the folder or album
which includes images you want to view by using
the 4-way ring, and press the OK button.

Home

Latest Data Settings

Albums Memory CardSaved Data

SD Memory Card

CompactFlash

Select a memory card

Home

Latest Data Settings

Albums Memory CardSaved Data

Browse the Memory Card

Create Album After Copying Data

Copy Data from Memory Card

Saved Data

20040829\002 20040827\001 20040820\001 20040818\003

20040815\001 20040813\001 20040810\002 20040805\001

20040801\005 20040720\002 20040715\003 20040630\001

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Note:

❏ In the Saved Data screen, folders are displayed as

grouped for every memory card.You can change
the setting to display folders as grouped for every
saved date. See “Using the Pop Up Menu” on page
44 or “Changing the P-2000 Settings” on page 55
for details.

❏ Holding the Up or Downbutton for a few seconds

switches pages without moving the highlight.

6. Thumbnails of the images and other data are
displayed. Select the image you want to view, and
press the

OK button.

Note:

Holding the Up or Down button for a few seconds
switches pages without moving the highlight.

7. The selected image is enlarged to fit the full
screen.

Note:

Pressing the Right displays the next image and
pressing the Left button displays the previous image.
Video, audio, and unsupported data are skipped.

Functions when displaying an image in the full
screen

When you display an image in the full screen, the
following functions are available.

Zooming in an image

Press the OK button. The image is zoomed in.

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Note:

❏ Pressing the Cancel button zooms out the image.

❏ You can move the part of the image displayed by

pressing the 4-way ring.

Rotating an image

Note:

This function is available only for images in albums.

1. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu, then select Rotate.

2. The r icon is displayed next to Rotate. Press the
Right button.

3. The sub menu appears. Select Right to rotate the
image 90° clockwise or Left to rotate it 90°
counterclockwise.

Note:

You can select other images in the folder to rotate by
selecting Right-Select or Left-Select

in the sub

menu.

4. Press the OK button. Rotating the image starts.

Displaying information

Press the Display button. Information on the image,
such as Exif information, is displayed.

Displaying images as a slide show

You can display images in a folder or memory card as
a slide show.

Note:

❏ Only images in the JPEG format can be displayed as a

slide show.

❏ It may take a long time to display depend on an image

you select.

1. Select a folder or data you want to display as a
slide show.

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2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu. Then select Start Slide Show and press the
OK button.

The slide show starts.

Note:

❏ The slide show effect, duration, and BGM (Back

Ground Music) can be selected. See “Using the
Pop Up Menu” on page 44, or “Changing the
P-2000 Settings” on page 55 for details.

❏

When BGM is set, you can turn the volume up or
down by pressing the Up or Down button.

Playing Videos/Audio

This section describes how to play videos and audio
in the P-2000’s HDD or the memory cards.

Available types of video/audio data

P-2000 supports video/audio data in the following
format.

Video

Albums

New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

Edit Album Name
Set as Album Shortcut
Lock

Start Slide Show

Sort by Album Name
Copy to Memory Card
Delete Album

File
Format

Video codec Audio codec Detail*

AVI MPEG4 AAC

MP3

Minimum resolution:
160 × 112 pixels
Maximum resolution:
640 × 480 pixels
Maximum bit rate:

1.5 Mbps (at 24 fps)

Motion-JPEG ALaw

µLaw
PCM

Minimum resolution:
160 × 112 pixels
Maximum resolution:
640 × 480 pixels
Maximum bit rate: 3 Mbps

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* P-2000 supports video data of up to 2 GB.

Audio

* P-2000 supports audio data of up to100 MB.

Note:

❏ Some data cannot be played with P-2000 depending on

the files.

❏ WMV, MPEG1/2, and DVD-Video are not supported.

MOV MPEG4 AAC Minimum resolution:

160 × 112 pixels
Maximum resolution:
640 × 480 pixels
Maximum bit rate:

1.5 Mbps (at 24 fps)

Motion-JPEG ALaw

µLaw
PCM

Minimum resolution:
160 × 112 pixels
Maximum resolution:
640 × 480 pixels
Maximum bit rate: 3 Mbps

MP4 MPEG4 AAC Minimum resolution:

160 × 112 pixels
Maximum resolution:
640 × 480 pixels
Maximum bit rate:

1.5 Mbps (at 24 fps)

ASF MPEG4 ADPCM Minimum resolution:

160 × 112 pixels
Maximum resolution:
640 × 480 pixels
Maximum bit rate:

1.5 Mbps (at 24 fps)

File
Format

Video codec Audio codec Detail*

File Format Audio codec Detail*

M4A AAC (MPEG4) Maximum bit rate: 320 kbps

(48 kHz, 16 bit Stereo)

MP3 MP3 Maximum bit rate: 320 kbps

(48 kHz, 16 bit Stereo)

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Playing videos/audio with P-2000

Select a video or audio that you want to play in the
P-2000 or a memory card, and press the OK

button.

The selected video or audio starts playing.

Note:

❏ All videos are played with the LCD resolution (640

×

480 pixel).

❏ When no key operations are performed for a few seconds

while playing audio, the LCD turns off to conserve the
battery. The LCD turns on when you press any button.

❏ You can register audio data as the slide show BGM

using the pop up menu. See “Using the Pop Up Menu”
on page 44 for details.

❏ You can listen to the audio using the headphones.

When doing so, make sure that you insert the
headphone cable into the headphone connector.

Using buttons while playing videos/audio

The tables below describe how the buttons work while
playing videos/audio.

videos

* You can start playing the video again by pressing the OK button

while it is paused.

** Pressing the Left/Right button for a few seconds rewinds/forwards

the video continuously.

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Button Function

OK button* Pause the video

Cancel button Stop the video and return to the

previous screen.

Up button Turn the volume up

Down button

Turn the volume down

Left button** Rewind the video

Right button**

Forward the video

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Audio

* You can start playing the audio again by pressing the OK button

while it is paused.

** Pressing the Left/Right button for a few seconds rewinds/forward

the audio.

Button Function

OK button* Pause the audio

Cancel button Stop the audio and return to the

previous screen.

Up button Turn the volume up

Down button Turn the volume down

Left button** Skip to the next audio

Right button** Skip back to the beginning of the

audio that is currently playing.

34 Managing Data

Chapter 5

Managing Data

Using the Albums

In the Albums, you can create albums copying your
favorite images, videos, and audio from the Saved
Data or a memory card and manage these data. You
can classify and manage your data easily by making
albums.

Albums already named exist as a default, and you can
also name albums as you like.

For easy operation, you can create album shortcuts on
the Home screen. See “Setting an album shortcut” on
page 40 for details.

About the PC_DATA folder

In the Albums, PC_DATA folder exists as a default.
When you copy data from your computer to P-2000
using the Explorer or Finder, copy data to the
PC_DATA folder.

Note:

❏ The name of the PC_DATA folder cannot be changed.

❏ The PC_DATA folder cannot be deleted.

Albums

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2 New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

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❏ You cannot set the data in the PC_DATA folder as an

album thumbnail.

Copying the favorite data to an album

1. Select the data to be copied to an album in the
thumbnails screen.

Note:

You can also select an image in full screen or a folder.
In that case, go to the next step and skip 3 and 4.

2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu, and select Copy to Album by using the Up
or Down button.

3. The r icon is displayed next to Copy to Album.
Press the Right button.

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DSC00323.JPG DSC00322.JPG DSC00321.JPG

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DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG DSC00324.JPG

DSC00323.JPG DSC00322.JPG DSC00321.JPG

Delete

Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

36 Managing Data

4. The sub menu appears. If you want to copy only

the selected data to an album, select This Data. If
you want to copy all the data in the folder, select
All. If you want to select the data to be copied,
select Select

. Then press the OK button.

Note:

When you select Select, data in the folder are
displayed as thumbnails. Select the data you want to
copy and press the OK button. The selected data is
checked. After all the data you want to copy to an album
are selected, press the Menu button.

5. Select an album in which to copy the data, and
press the OKbutton.

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DSC00323.JPG DSC00322.JPG DSC00321.JPG

Delete

Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

This Data
All
Select

Press Menu to finish selection

Select Image for Album

DSC00331.JPG DSC00330.mpg DSC00329.JPG DSC00328.JPG

DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG

DSC00324.JPG

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DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG DSC00324.JPG

DSC00323.JPG DSC00322.JPG DSC00321.JPG

Please select an album

New
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Flower
Travel
Album1
Travel2

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Copying to the album starts.

Note:

You can make a new album by selecting New. See the
following

“Creating a new album” for details.

Creating a new album

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of “Copying the favorite
data to an album” on page 35.

2. Select New and press the

OK button.

3. If you want to use one of the preset album names,
select the album’s name from the displayed list,
and press the OK button. Copying data to the
album starts.

Note:

When you select a name which already exists, the new
album is named with a number at the end of its name.

If you want to name the album yourself, select
Text Input and press the OK button. Then go to
the next step.

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DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG DSC00324.JPG

DSC00323.JPG DSC00322.JPG DSC00321.JPG

Please select an album

New
PC_DATA
Scenary
Flower
Travel
Album1
Travel2

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DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG DSC00324.JPG

DSC00323.JPG DSC00322.JPG DSC00321.JPG

Please select album name

Text Input

Album
Family
Children
Travel
Snapshot

Favorites

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4. The on-screen keyboard appears. Select a letter by

using the 4-way ring and press the OK button to
input the selected letter.

Note:

❏ 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 BS

on the screen and press the OK

button. To delete everything that was input, select
Cancel on the screen and press the OK button.

5. After you input the name, select OK on the screen
by using the 4-way ring and press the OK button
to fix it.

Changing an album’s name

1. Select an album that you want to change the name
of, in the Albums.

2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu.

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DSC00323.JPG DSC00322.JPG DSC00321.JPG

CAPS

A B C D E F G

H I J K L M N

O P Q R S T U

V W X Y Z _

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

BS

Cancel OK

T

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New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

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3. Select Edit Album Name by using the Up or
Down button, and press the OK button.

4. Follow steps 4 through 5 of “Creating a new
album” on page 37.

Deleting an album

1. Select an album to delete in the Albums.

2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu, and select Delete Album by using the Up
or Down button. Then press the OK button.

Albums

New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

Edit Album Name
Set as Album Shortcut
Lock

Start Slide Show

Sort by Album Name

Copy to Memory Card

Delete Album

Albums

New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

Albums

New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

Edit Album Name
Set as Album Shortcut
Lock

Start Slide Show

Sort by Album Name

Copy to Memory Card

Delete Album

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3. The confirmation dialog box appears. Select Yes
and press the OK button.

Note:

If the deleted album was set as the album shortcut, the
shortcut on the Home screen is also deleted.

Setting an album shortcut

You can create an album shortcut on the Home screen.
The shortcut enables you to access your favorite
albums easily.

1. Select an album that you want to make an album
shortcut for.

2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu, and select Set as Album Shortcut by using
the Up or Down button. Then press the OK
button.

Albums

New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

Yes

No

Are you sure you want to delete the data?

Albums

New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

Albums

New Album3

Photo Favorite Album4

PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel

Album1 Travel2

Edit Album Name
Set as Album Shortcut
Lock

Start Slide Show

Sort by Album Name

Copy to Memory Card

Delete Album

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Note:

When you set an album as an album shortcut, icon is
displayed on that album.

Deleting Data

1. Select the data that you want to delete in the
thumbnails screen.

Note:

You can also select an image in full screen or a folder.
In that case, go to the next step and skip 3 and 4.

2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu, and select Delete by using the Up or

Down

button.

3. The r icon is displayed next to Delete. Press the
Right button.

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Delete

Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

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4. The sub menu appears. If you want to delete only

the selected data, select This Data. If you want to
delete all the data in the folder, select All

. If you

want to select the data to be deleted in the folder,
select Select

. Then press the OK button.

Note:

When you select Select, data in the folder are
displayed as thumbnails. Select the data you want to
delete and press the OK button. The selected data is
checked. After all the data you want to delete are
selected, press the Menu button to delete the selected
data.

5. The confirmation dialog box appears. Select Yes

and press the OKbutton.

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Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

This Data
All
Select

Delete

Press Menu to finish selection

Select Images to Delete

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Yes

No

Are you sure you want to delete the data?

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Protecting Data

You can lock the selected data or folder. When the item
is locked, the icon is displayed and cannot be
deleted or rotated.

1. Select the data or folder that you want to lock.

2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu, and select Lock by using the Up or Down
button. Then press the OK button.

Note:

The lock on the data remains in effect until you unlock it,
even if yo turn off the P-2000.

Setting an Album/Folder Thumbnail

You can set your favorite data as thumbnails for the
album or folder in the Saved Data.

1. Select the data you want to set as the thumbnail
for the album or folder in the Saved Data.

2. Press the Menu

button to display the pop up

menu, and select Set as the Album Thumbnail
or Set as Folder Thumbnail by using the Up or
Down button. Then press the OK

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Delete

Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

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Delete

Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

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Using the Pop Up Menu

Pressing the Menu button displays the pop up menu.

The menu varies depending on the situation when you
press the Menu button. See the following table for
details.

Settings available in the pop up menu

Setting Detail

Copy from Memory
Card

Copy the selected data in a memory card to the
HDD.

Copy to Album Copy the selected data or folder to an album.

See “Copying the favorite data to an album

” on

page 35 for details.

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Delete

Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

Copy to Memory
Card

Copy the selected data or folder to a memory
card.

Delete Delete a selected data or folder. See “Deleting

Data

” on page 41 for details.

Delete Album Delete the selected album. See “Deleting an

album” on page 39 for details.

Display P.I.F.
Frames*

Display the selected image with P.I.F. frame if the
selected image includes the P.I.F data. You can
stop the P.I.F mode by pressing the Cancel
button.

Edit Album Name Change the selected album’s name. You can

name it as you like using the on-screen
keyboard. See “Changing an album’s name”
on page 38 for details.

Lock / Unlock Lock or unlock the selected data or folder. See

“Protecting Data” on page 43 for details.

Memory Card Basis
/ Daily Basis

Set how to display the folders in the Saved Data.
Folders can be displayed as grouped for every
memory card or every saved date.

Print Order Set how many copies you wish to print of the

selected images. See “Set print quantities” on
page 49 for details.

Register to Slide
show BGM

Register the selected audio data as the slide
show BGM.

Rotate Rotate a selected image in the album 90°. If a

image is locked or has the auto-rotation Exif tag
whose value is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, it cannot be
rotated.

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* P.I.F is an abbreviation for Print Image Framer, which is a function

that enables an image to have a frame. Most of the Epson digital
cameras support this function.

** These settings are available only when a slide show is played.

Set as Album
Shortcut / Delete
from Album
Shortcut

Set the selected album as a shortcut that is
displayed on the Home screen. You can set up
to 3 shortcuts. Or, delete the selected shortcut.
See “Setting an album shortcut” on page 40 for
details.

Set as the Album
Thumbnail / Set as
Folder Thumbnail

Set the selected data as an album’s / folder’s
icon.

Slide Show BGM** Select the BGM which is played during the slide

show.

Slide Show
Duration**

Select the duration to switch the images during
the slide show.

Slide Show Effect** Select one of the five slide show effects. The slide

show is executed with the selected effect.

Sort by Album
Name

Sort albums by name.

Sort by Date Sort albums by created date.

Start Slide Show Images in the selected album or folder in Saved

Data are displayed as a slide show. See
“Displaying images as a slide show” on page 29
for details

Setting Detail

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Chapter 6

Direct Printing

Preparing to Print

You can print an image by connecting P-2000 directly
to a printer. This section describes how to print the
images on the P-2000.

Supported printers

P-2000 supports printers that are compatible with USB
DIRECT-PRINT.

Available types of paper

P-2000 supports the following sizes and types of
paper.

Note:

For details about paper, see your printer’s manuals.

Connecting P-2000 to a printer

The following procedure shows how to connect the
P-2000 to the Stylus Photo R300/310. For other
printers, refer to your printer’s manual.

Paper Size

Premium Glossy Photo Paper 4

× 6 in., 10 × 15 cm,

5 × 7 in., Letter, A4

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

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1. Make sure that P-2000 and the printer are turned
off. Then remove the USB connector rubber cover.

2. Connect the USB cable to the P-2000.

3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
connector on the printer.

Note:

❏ See your printer’s manual for the location of the

cable connector on your printer.

❏ Remove the USB cable when you operate P-2000

if it is not connected to a computer or printer.

Printing Images

Note:

Use the AC adapter when printing.

1. Select the image to print.

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2. Press the Print button.

3. If you want to print only the selected image, select

Print This Image. If you want to print all the
images in the folder, select Print All Images. If you
want to select the images to be printed in the
folder, select Selected Images to Print. Then
press the OK button.

Note:

When you select Selected Images to Print, the
following screen appears. You can add some images to
the previously set images to print. See “Set print
quantities” on page 49 for details.

4. In the Print Settings screen, make the appropriate

settings by using the 4-way ring

and press the OK

button.

Print

Print This Image

Print All Image

Select Images to Print

Number of Print Orders 2

Select Photos for print order

Press OK for the Print Settings screen

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Print Mode

Print P.I.F. Frames

Yes

Best Photo

Borderless

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Select Photos to Print

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Note:

❏ See the following “Printer settings” for details of

each setting.

❏ The settings you made will be cleared when the

image has finished printing.

Printing starts. The LCD turns off during printing
and turns on again when the printing is finished.
The LCD also turns on when you press any button
during printing.

Printer settings

* If the image does not have the date information, the date of the

file is printed.

** The value which has been set becomes the default setting from

the next time.

Set print quantities

You can select the images and set the quantities to
print before you start the printing process.

1. Select the image in the thumbnails screen or in the
full screen.

Setting Detail

Number of Prints Set the number of copies to print.

Print Date* Set whether or not to print the date when the

photo was taken.

Paper** Set the type of paper to use.

Layout** Set the layout of the printed images.

Print Mode** Select the print mode.

Print P.I.F. Frames Set to whether or not to print the P.I.F. Frame if

the selected images include the P.I.F. data.

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2. Press the Menu button to display the pop up
menu, and select Print Order by using the Up or
Down button.

3. Press the Up or Down button to change the
quantity of the selected image to print.

Note:

If you select the image in full screen, the screen that
appears on your LCD is different from the above, but
the instruction is the same.

4. After you set the quantity, select a different image

by using the Right or Left button.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you set the print
quantities for all images you want to print. Then
press the OK button.

Note:

❏ To print the images you set, follow the

instructions in “Printing Images” on page 47.

❏ The settings you made will be cleared when the

image has finished printing.

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Copy to Album
Set as Folder Thumbnail
Lock

Copy to Memory Card

Start Slide Show

Print Order

Select Photos for print order

Press OK for the Print Settings screen

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Using P-2000 With Other Devices

Using P-2000 With a Computer

Connect P-2000 to a computer to display data on the
monitor, copy data from the computer to P-2000, or
from P-2000 to the computer. The computer
recognizes P-2000 as an external HDD.

When using P-2000 with your computer, install the
software from the software CD-ROM. For details, see
“Installing the Software” on page 58.

Note:

When using P-2000 while it is connected to a computer, use
the AC adapter.

Connecting P-2000 to a computer

1. Connect the AC adapter to P-2000. Then, turn on
P-2000 and your computer.

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2. Connect the USB cable to your computer. Then
remove the USB connector rubber cover and
connect the other end of the USB cable to P-2000.

The PC peripheral mode icon ( ) is displayed
for a short time, then the LCD turns off.

Note:

The LCD turns on when any button is pressed.

3. Start EPSON Photo!4, which you have installed
on your computer from the CD-ROM. You can
display or copy data with EPSON Photo!4. See the
online EPSON Photo!4 User’s Guide for
instructions.

Note:

❏ You cannot move data in the memory card to your

computer.

❏ When you see HDD of P-2000 in your computer,

the “Albums” folder corresponds to Albums and
the “Cards” folder corresponds to Saved Data.

❏ Do not change the name of the album folder

(“Albums”), card folder (“Cards”) and the folders
under these two folders.

❏ When you copy data from your computer using

the Explorer or Finder to P-2000, copy data to
\Albums\PC_DATA. This folder exists as a
default.

❏ Remove the USB cable when you operate P-2000

if it is not connected to a computer or printer.

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Disconnecting P-2000 from a computer

For Windows users

1. Click Unplug or Eject Hardware on the

computer screen.

Note:

The above message varies depending on your version
of Windows.

2. Turn off P-2000 and remove the USB cable from
the computer.

Note:

On Windows 98, when removing the cable from the
computer after storing data to the computer without
turning the computer off, the blue screen is displayed.
To avoid this, turn the computer off before removing
the cable.

3. Remove the USB cable from P-2000.

For Macintosh users

1. Drag and drop the P-2000 icon to the trash can on
the computer screen.

2. Turn off P-2000 and remove the USB cable from
the computer.

3. Remove the USB cable from P-2000.

Using A/V Out

P-2000 has an A/V Out connector. You can play slide
shows and videos on the monitor just like on the LCD
of P-2000 by connecting P-2000 to a monitor device,
such as a TV, that has a video input connector.

Follow the instructions below to view images or play
videos on TV.

1. Set the Video Out setting on P-2000 to the signal
method of your TV.

Note:

See

“Changing the P-2000 Settings” on page 55 for

instructions on how to change the setting.

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2. Connect a commercially available AV cable to the
TV. Then connect the other end of the AV cable to
P-2000.

3. Set the TV display to video input from P-2000.

Note:

❏ You can connect the AV cable to P-2000 even when

P-2000 is on.

❏ The LCD turns off when you connect an AV cable to

P-2000.

❏ Some monitors cannot display full images and the top

and bottom parts may be missing.

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Customizing Settings

This section describes how to customize P-2000
settings. You can customize various settings for
displaying and copying images, or turn on the sound
setting to make your P-2000 more fun to use.

Changing the P-2000 Settings

The settings described in the following sections can be
changed from the Settings menu. To display the
Settings menu, select Settings in the Home screen and
press the OK button.

The following table shows details of each setting.

NTSC
PAL

Settings

Hard DriveLanguage

Date and timeVideo Out

DisplayPower Save

Copy Mode

VolumeLCD Brightness

Slide Show

LCD Brightness
setting

LCD
Brightness

Change the brightness of the LCD.
Select an appropriate brightness
by using the Right or Left button.

Volume settings Operation

Sound

When this setting is set to ON, a
beep sounds when you do some
operations.

Volume You can set the volume for playing

audio and video.

Slide Show
settings

Effect Select one of the five slide show

effects. The slide show is executed
with the selected effect.

BGM Select the BGM which is played

during the slide show. You can
select None, one of the five default
audio, or audio data in the same
folder.

Duration Set the duration to switch the

images during a slide show. You
can set the duration by moving the
slidebar from 3 seconds to 30
minutes.

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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
setting

Delete After
Copying

Set whether to delete the images in
the memory card after copying
them to the HDD automatically or
not. When ON is set, the images are
deleted. When Confirm is set, the
dialog box that confirms deleting
images appears before copying.

Power Save
settings

Backlight
Power Off
Duration

Set 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.

Auto Power
Off Duration

Set 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.

Display settings Auto-rotation Set whether to rotate the images

automatically according to the Exif
information.

Folder view
mode

Set how to display the folders in the
Saved Data. When selecting Daily
basis, the folders are displayed on
a daily basis.

Unsupported
Files

Set 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
settings

Date and
time**

Set the date and time.

Language
setting

Language Choose a language from among

eight languages.

Hard Drive Free Space The HDD free space is displayed.

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Operating the Software

System Requirements

The system requirements for using P-2000 with a
computer are shown in the following table.

For Windows

For 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

higher

PowerPC 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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About the Software

The software CD-ROM provided with P-2000 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-2000.
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 P-2000 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
PhotoQuicker

Click Start, point to All Programs (or
Programs), and then select EPSON
PhotoQuicker. Click EPSON
PhotoQuicker3.4.

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For Macintosh

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
PhotoQuicker

Double-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
PhotoQuicker

Click the Help button on the dialog box.

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the P-2000

To keep your P-2000 operating at its best, you should
clean it thoroughly several times a year. Before you
perform any maintenance on P-2000, be sure to read
the “Important Safety Instructions” on page 2. Then
follow these guidelines.

❏ Be sure to turn P-2000 off before cleaning.

❏ Use a clean, dry cloth to keep P-2000 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.

62 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Problems and solutions

Use the information in this section to find the source
of and solution to P-2000 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-2000
Settings” on page 55 and set the
date and time.

Wait until P-2000 cools down.

The battery power is running out.
Charge the battery. See
“Charging the battery” on page
12 for details.

Press the reset button. See
“Resetting P-2000” on page 65 to
find how to use the reset button.

Error message/Icon Description

“Power supply problems” on page 63

“Viewing and playing problems” on page 63

“Data operation problems” on page 64

“Printing problems” on page 65

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 63

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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
12 and charge the battery.

The battery is set
incorrectly.

Make sure that the battery is
installed correctly. See
“Installing the battery” on page

12.

The data is not displayed.

Cause What to do

The image format is not
supported.

See “Available types of image
data

” on page 24 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 30
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-2000
Settings” on page 55 and make
sure the LCD Brightness setting
is set properly.

The video cable is
connected to P-2000.

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 30 for details.

64 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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 30 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 30 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 44 and unlock the data
to delete it.

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Printing problems

Resetting P-2000

When an error occurs and operations cannot be done,
you can reset P-2000 by pressing the reset button with
a thin object as shown below.

Contacting Customer Support

If your Epson product is not operating properly and
you cannot solve the problem using the
troubleshooting information in your product
documentation, contact customer support services for
assistance. If customer support for your area is not
listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased
your product.

Cannot print.

Cause What to do

The printer is not
supported.

See “Supported printers” on
page 46 and make sure that your
printer supports direct print
with P-2000.

The printer’s power is off. Turn on the printer.

The USB cable is not
connected correctly.

See “Connecting P-2000 to a
printer” on page 46 and
reconnect P-2000 to the printer.

The data is broken. Try to copy a different data.

66 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Customer support will be able to help you much more
quickly if you give them the following information:

❏ Product serial number

(The serial number label is usually on the back of
the product.)

❏

Product model

❏ Product software version

(Click About, Version Info, or similar button in
the product software.)

❏ Brand and model of your computer

❏ Your computer operating system name and

version

❏ Names and versions of the software applications

you normally use with your product

For users in Hong Kong

To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales
services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong
Kong Limited.

Internet Home Page

Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page
in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide
users with the following information:

❏ Product information

❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❏ Latest versions of Epson product drivers

Users can access our World Wide Web home page at:

http://www.epson.com.hk

Technical Support Hotline

You can also contact our technical staff at the
following telephone and fax numbers:

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Appendix 67

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A

A

Appendix A

Appendix

Standards and Approvals

P-2000 (Model: G941A)

U.S. model:

European model:

Taiwan model:

AC adapter (Model: A351H)

U.S. model:

European model:

Taiwan model:

EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

CSA C108.8 Class B

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
(Use with AC adapter)
EN 61000-3-3
(Use with AC adapter)

EMC CNS13438 Class B

Safety UL60950

CSA C22.2 No.60950

EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

CSA C108.8 Class B

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 60950
EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3

EMC

CNS13438 Class B

68 Appendix

Battery (Model: EU-97)

U.S. model:

European model:

Specifications

General

* Dimensions do not include projections.
** Charging is recognized as operating.
*** A commercially available CF adapter is needed to use other

memory cards. Contact our customer support for details.

Safety UL2054

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024

CPU TMS320DM270

LCD EPSON VGA TFT LCD

HDD

2.5" HDD (40 GB)
FAT 32

Dimensions
and weight

Height: 84 mm (3.3 inches)*

Width: 147 mm (5.8 inches)*

Depth: 31.4 mm (1.2 inches)*

Weight: Approx. 415 g (0.9 lb) (including the
battery)

Temperature Operating: 5 to 35°C**

Non-operating: -20 to 60°C

Humidity
(without
condensation)

Operating: 30 to 80%**
Non-operating: 10 to 80%

Altitude Operating: 3048 m / 10000 ft or less

Non-operating: 12192 m / 40000 ft or less

Memory card*** CompactFlash memory card (Type1/Type2

and 3.3 V, including MicroDrive), SD memory
card, MultiMedia Card

Power sources Lithium-ion battery (Model: EU-97)

AC adapter (Model: A351H)

Appendix 69

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Electrical

Interface

Battery

* Keep the battery in a cool place when storing it for a long period.

Input voltage DC 5.0 V

Rated current Maximum 2.3 A

Power consumption 4 W (Using with the battery)

9 W (Using with the AC adapter)

USB connector One USB 2.0 (Mass Storage Class)

interface for Slave

A/V Out connector Quadrupole mini pin jack (Ø 3.5 mm)

Headphone Out
Connector

M3 stereo mini pin jack (Ø 3.5 mm)

CF Card slot One slot (Type1/Type2, 3.3V) for

CompactFlash memory card and
MicroDrive

SD Card slot One slot for SD memory card and

MultiMedia card

Type Lithium Ion Battery

Model EU-97

Size (H × W × L) 22.45 mm × 20.4 mm × 71 mm

Ratings 3.7 V, 2300 mAh

Temperature Storing: -20 to 40°C*

70 Appendix

AC adapter

About Optional Accessories

The following options are available for P-2000.

* The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by

country.

Model A351H

Input AC 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.3 A - 0.1 A

Output

DC 5.0 V, 2.3 A

Power
consumption

Maximum 18 W

optional product

product code

Lithium Ion Battery
(Model: EU-97)

B32B81825

✽*

Glossary 71

Glossary

The following definitions apply specifically to P-2000.

AAC

An audio compression standard with high compression
efficiency.

Exif (Exchanged Image File Format)

A file format for JPEG data to add image information, such as
thumbnails, date photo taken, and image size.

JPEG

A file format for strong color and grayscale images in
compressed files. Data saved using the JPEG format generally
receives greater compression than data saved using TIFF and
other formats.

MPEG4

An audio compression standard with high compression
efficiency.

Motion-JPEG

A video compression algorithm that plays video by displaying
still photos (JPEG files) continuously at a high speed.

MP3

An audio compression standard that can compress data to the
ratio of 10% without decreasing sound quality.

NTSC/PAL

Broadcast analog color TV standards. NTSC is used mainly in
Japan, North America, and various South American countries.
PAL is used mainly in Western Europe (except France), China,
and some other Asian countries.

pixel

Short for picture element. Each image is composed of a number
of pixels. Pixels are also counted in units of dots.

Progressive JPEG

A kind of the JPEG format. An image in the progressive JPEG is
displayed by gradually improving the resolutions.

RAW

A file for unprocessed data output from the CCD. You need to
install special software to display the raw data.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

A file format that can store an image in different resolutions or
coding to one file.

USB DIRECT-PRINT

A function that enables you to print directly from a device
connected to your printer via a USB cable.

72 Index

Index

A

AC adapter

connecting, 13

Album

about, 34
changing the name, 38
creating, 37

deleting, 39
Approvals, 67
Audio

available types, 30

playing, 32
Available types of image data, 24
Available types of memory cards, 19
Available types of paper, 46
Available types of video/audio data, 30

B

Battery

charging, 13

installing, 12

removing, 13

C

Changing P-2000 settings, 55
Charging the battery, 13

Cleaning P-2000, 61
Connecting

to a computer, 51

to a printer, 46
Contacting EPSON, 65
Customer support, 65
Customizing settings, 55

D

Data

copying from a memory card to P-2000, 22

copying image, 35

deleting, 41

displaying on the computer’s monitor, 51
Direct printing, 46
Displaying images, 24

E

Error messages/Icons, 61

H

Holding the button operations, 17
How to use the menu, 17

Index 73

I

Image

available types, 24
copying to an album, 35
displaying as a slide show, 29
displaying as thumbnails, 26
viewing, 24

Installing

battery, 12
software, 58

M

Main features, 1
Main menu, 17
Memory card

available types, 19
removing, 20, 21

P

Parts and their functions, 10

back, 10
front, 10

LCD and control panel, 11
Pop up menu, 44
Printing

printing images, 47

setting print quantity, 49
Problems and solutions, 62

R

Removing a memory card, 20, 21
Resetting P-2000, 65

S

Setting

copy mode settings, 55
date and time settings, 55
display settings, 55
language setting, 55
LCD brightness setting, 55
power save settings, 55
slide show settings, 55
video out setting, 55

volume setting, 55
Setting up P-2000, 12
Software

finding more information, 60

installing, 58

starting, 59

system requirements, 57

uninstalling, 60
Specifications

AC adapter, 70

battery, 69

electrical, 69

general, 68

interface, 69

standards and approvals, 67
Standards, 67
Supported printers, 46

74 Index

T

Technical support, 65
Troubleshooting, 61

data operation problems, 64
power supply problems, 63
printing problems, 65

viewing and playing problems, 63
Turning the power off, 16
Turning the power on, 14

U

Uninstalling

software, 60
Unpacking P-2000, 9
Using

albums, 34

pop up menu, 44

video output, 53

V

Video

available types, 30

playing, 32