Epson P-2000 User Manual

Epson P-2000 - Multimedia Storage Viewer Manual

Epson P-2000 manual content summary:

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    User's Guide
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    Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and Print Image Framer are registered trademarks, and Photo Fine and P.I.F. are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PictureMate is a trademark, and Epson Store and Epson Connection are service marks of Epson America, Inc
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    Slot 17 Using the Secure Digital Card Slot 18 Copying Files from a Memory Card 19 Supported Image Formats 19 Copying Your Files 19 Browsing Files on a Memory Card 20 Zooming an Image 21 Displaying Information 21 Displaying a Histogram 22 Displaying Images as a Slide Show 22 Contents 3
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    Screen Icon Descriptions 24 Displaying Images 25 Zooming an Image 26 Displaying Information 26 Displaying Images as a Slide Show 27 Rotating an Image 27 Playing Audio and Videos 28 Supported Video Formats 28 Supported Audio Formats 28 Playing Audio and Video Files 29 Controlling Audio and
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    Remaining Storage Space 51 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the P-2000 52 Error Messages 52 Problems and Solutions 53 Power Problems 53 File Viewing Problems 54 File Operation Problems 55 Printing Problems 56 Updating the Firmware and Printer Driver 56 Resetting the P-2000
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    the Epson® P-2000 multimedia storage viewer, you can enjoy photos, videos, and music wherever you go. Your images are displayed on Epson's exclusive 3.8-inch Photo Fine™ LCD in brilliant color and sharp detail. Features ❍ High-quality 3.8-inch LCD with Photo Fine technology ❍ Support for JPEG files
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    Chapter 1 Getting Started P-2000 Parts CompactFlash card slot SD card slot Eject button Power switch Reset button LCD Headphone connector Audio/Video out connector AC adapter connector Speaker Battery cover USB connector cover USB connector Getting Started 7
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    -Up Menu" on page 38.) 4-way ring Press up, down, left, or right to select a photo or an option in a menu. OK button Selects a highlighted option, opens the selected folder or photo, and zooms into an image. Display button Displays information, instructions, or messages. Home button Returns to the
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    comes with an AC adapter. Use the adapter to charge the battery and when the P-2000 is connected to a computer or printer. You might also want to use it whenever possible to view videos or photos, so you can save battery power. Warning: Use only the AC adapter provided, which is designed for the
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    charge it using the AC adapter. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery when the P-2000 is off. It takes longer when the P-2000 is on. The Charge light is green while the battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns off. Caution: Do not connect the AC
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    is connected to the P-2000. Never remove the battery while the P-2000 is turned on. Doing so may cause files to be lost or damaged. 2 Open the battery cover. 3 Push the catch down. The battery pops out. Catch 4 Pull out the battery. Then close the battery cover. Conserving Battery Power To conserve
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    the Viewing Stand Assemble the viewing stand and place your P-2000 on the stand as shown. Turning On the Power To turn and slide shows. Setting the Language, Date, and Time When you turn on the P-2000 the first time, you see the language setting screen: Language setting Deutsch Espanol English
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    instructions in "Setting the Date and Time" on page 50 or "Choosing the Language" on page 51. 1 Press Date Format 2004 Jul 26 13 07 YYYYMMDD 5 After you finish making all settings, press the battery, the date and time settings will be erased after about one day. The next time you turn on the P-2000
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    the charge remaining in the battery. See "Charging the Battery" on page 10 for details. Lets you select folders that include files saved on the P-2000. Lets you select albums that you have created for your images, video, or audio files. Lets you display or copy files from a memory card. Let you
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    Turning Off the Power Before you turn off the P-2000, make sure the Access light is off. Then slide the power switch as shown below, and hold it down for a few seconds until the Access light flashes and the P-2000 turns off. Access light Getting Started 15
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    and remove memory cards and how to display and copy files. Inserting and Removing Memory Cards The P-2000 supports the following types of memory cards: ❍ CompactFlash Type I and Type II ❍ Microdrive™ (3.3 V) ❍ SD (Secure Digital) ❍ MultiMedia card (MMC V 2.1 ot later), up to 512MB If you have
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    and pull out the card. If the button is not sticking out, press it once to pop it out, then press it again to eject the card. Back side Note: If you are using a CompactFlash adapter, remove the adapter from the P-2000; do not remove only the memory card. Caution: Make sure you
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    the Secure Digital Card Slot You can use Secure Digital or MultiMedia cards in the SD Card slot. Insert the memory card into 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. Back side When the card pops out, pull it out of the
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    the camera used to capture the image, and whether you have resized the image in an image-editing program. Note: You cannot rotate JPEG files larger than 8.9 megapixels. The P-2000 supports images in RAW format that you have taken with the following digital SLR cameras: ❍ Epson R-D1 ❍ Canon® EOS-D30
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    press the OK button. ❍ If you select Copy Data from Memory Card, copying starts and the following screen appears: Home The files are copied to a folder that is automatically created on the P-2000 33 for instructions. ❍ If you select Browse the Memory Card, you see thumbnail images of the files on
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    Note: Although you can play audio and video files on a memory card, you will get better performance by copying them to the P-2000 before you play them. See "Playing Audio and Video Files" on page 29 for instructions. ❍ To move to the next screen full of images, press and hold up or down on the 4-way
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    Displaying a Histogram When an image is displayed full screen, press the Display button twice to see a histogram that shows the photo's distribution of highlights, shadows, and mid-tones. Displaying Images as a Slide Show You can display JPEG images on a memory card as a slide show. 1 Press the
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    Photo Favorite Album4 A folder that includes audio Audio file Image selected for printing RAW file Unsupported data file Locked file Unsupported image file * P.I.F. is the abbreviation for Print Image Framer, which lets you add frames to your images. Some Epson digital cameras support
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    folders that do not include image or video files display this icon. Album shortcuts RAW files Images selected for printing Video files Files with P.I.F. frames Unsupported data files Unsupported image files See "Creating an Album Shortcut" on page 35. See "Supported Image Formats" on page 19. The
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    as thumbnails. You can also display an image in full-screen format. 1 Select Saved Data or Albums in the Home screen and press the OK button. Home Saved Data Albums Memory Card Latest Data Settings Folders or albums that include data such as images, videos, or audio appear. Note: In the
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    , use the 4-way ring. Displaying Information To view information about a full-screen image, press the Display button. The following information is displayed: ❍ File name ❍ Camera model ❍ Date of photo ❍ Pixel size ❍ Focal length ❍ ISO speed rate ❍ F-stop ❍ Shutter speed ❍ Exposure bias ❍ White
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    Album1 Delete ATlbrauvmel2 New Travel Album3 Photo Favorite Album4 3 Select Start Slide Show and press the OK button. The slide show to rotate the image 90° clockwise or Left to rotate it 90° counterclockwise. Then press the OK button. If you want to rotate a group of images at the same time
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    file sizes up to 2GB. The P-2000 supports audio files up to 100MB. WMV, MPEG1/2, and DVD-Video are not supported. However, you may be able to convert files to supported formats using programs such as QuickTime Pro. Supported Video Formats File 30 fps Supported Audio Formats File extension .m4a
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    audio, the LCD turns off to conserve the battery. It turns on when you press any button. ❍ You can select audio files to use as slide show background music using the P-2000. Button OK button Cancel button Up button Down button Left button Right button Audio function Video function Pause (press OK
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    Files on a TV You can connect the P-2000 to a TV or AV projector and view your images 2000. The LCD screen turns off. 3 Set the TV display to video input from the P-2000. Note: Some TVs may crop your images on the top and bottom. You can now use all of the P-2000 controls to play slide shows, photos
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    in albums. This allows you to create slide shows, portfolios, or other collections of images, videos, and audio files for special purposes. The P-2000 includes several default albums, and you can easily create additional albums. You can also create up to three album shortcuts on the Home screen
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    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
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    use one of the default album names, select the name from the displayed list, then press the OK button. The selected files are copied. 4 If you want to create a new name for the album, select Input name and press the OK button. The on-screen keyboard appears: Saved Data / 2004.08.26 T DSC00331
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    Photo Favorite Album4 2 Press the Menu button to display the pop-up menu. 3 Select Edit Album Name by using the 4-way ring, then press using the 4-way ring. Then press the OK button. Albums Edit Album1 Delete ATlbrauvmel2 New Travel Album3 Photo Favorite Album4 The confirmation dialog
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    your favorite albums. 1 Select the album that you want to make a shortcut for. Albums PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel Album1 Travel2 New Album3 Photo Favorite Album4 2 Press the Menu button to display the pop-up menu, then select Set as Album Shortcut by using the 4-way ring. Albums Edit
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    If you want to select the data to be deleted in the folder, choose Select. Then press the OK button. If you choose Select, files in the folder are displayed as thumbnails: Select Images to Delete DSC00331.JPG DSC00330.mpg DSC00329.JPG DSC00328.JPG DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG DSC00324.JPG
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    image files cannot be rotated. 1 Select the file or folder that you want to lock. 2 Press the Menu button to display the pop-up menu, and select Lock by using the 4-way ring. Then press DSC00321.JPG Files remain locked until you unlock them, even when you turn off the P-2000. Managing Files 37
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    Creating an Album/Folder Thumbnail You can select an image to use as a thumbnail for an album or folder in Saved Data. 1 Select the file you want to use as a thumbnail in Saved Data. 2 Press the Menu button to display the pop-up menu, then select Set as Album Thumbnail or Set as Folder
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    . Start Slide Show Display images in the selected album or folder as a slide show. See "Displaying Images as a Slide Show" on page 27. * P.I.F. is an abbreviation for Print Image Framer, which lets you add frames to your images. Some Epson digital cameras support this feature. Managing Files 39
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    hard disk drive, and you can easily copy files back and forth. You should use the AC adapter when you connect the P-2000 to your computer. Note: If your computer uses Windows 98SE, you need to install driver software before you connect the P-2000. See the P-2000 Basics guide for instructions
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    the Albums folder) only. If you copy files to any other folder, the P-2000 will not recognize the files. Albums PC_DATA Scenery Flower Travel Album1 Travel2 New Album3 Photo Favorite Album4 The PC_DATA folder is one of the default albums on the P-2000; you cannot rename or delete it or
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    Disconnecting the P-2000 From Your Macintosh 1 Drag and drop the P-2000 icon to the trash. 2 Turn off the P-2000 and remove the USB cable from your Macintosh. 3 Remove the USB cable from the P-2000. Managing Files 42
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    on any of the following Epson printers without connecting a computer: ❍ Epson Stylus Photo R300 and R300M ❍ Epson Stylus Photo R320 ❍ Epson Stylus Photo RX600 ❍ PictureMate More printers may be supported; check the Epson web site to get the latest information: http://support.epson.com. You can use
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    the AC adapter to the P-2000. 6 Turn on the printer and the P-2000. Printing Your Photos 1 Make sure the printer is connected and has paper and ink. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the P-2000 before you print. 2 To print a single photo, select the image. If you want to print multiple
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    Prints want printed of the selected photo(s). Print Date Set whether to print the date the photo was taken (if the image includes date information) or the date the file was created. Paper Select the paper type and size that is loaded in the printer. Layout Choose Border or Borderless printing
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    the quantities for all the images you want to print. Then press the OK button. You see the icon on the images that have print orders. The print order is saved until the image(s) are printed. To print the selected images you selected, follow the instructions under "Printing Your Photos" on page 44
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    easily change the P-2000's settings to make it work best for you. Select Settings on the Home screen and press the OK button. You see this menu: Settings LCD Brightness Slide Show Power Save NTSC PAL Video Out Language Sound Copy Mode View Mode Date and time Hard Drive Each of these options
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    file as slide show background music. 5 Press down on the 4-way ring to move to the Duration setting. 6 Press left or right on the 4-way ring to select the length of time you want each image press the OK button. Changing the Copy Mode Setting This option lets you tell the P-2000 how to handle images
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    or right on the 4-way ring to set Auto-rotation on or off. When this setting is on (the default), image files that include an auto-rotation setting are automatically rotated on the P-2000. 3 Press down on the 4-way ring to move to the Folder View Mode setting. ❍ Choose View by Date to have
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    the setting while a device is connected, disconnect and reconnect the video cable. 3 When you are finished, press the OK button. Setting the Date and Time 1 Select Date and Time and press the OK buton to change these settings: Date and time Year Month Day Hour Minute Date Format 2004 Jul 26 13
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    ring to select the language you want, then press the OK button. Checking the Remaining Storage Space 1 Select Hard Drive and press the OK button. You may see a message while the P-2000 checks its space. After a moment, you will see the amount of disk space used, the amount available, and the total
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    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to clean the P-2000 and solve problems. Cleaning the P-2000 Follow these guidelines when cleaning the P-2000: ❍ Turn off the P-2000 before cleaning. ❍ Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe it clean. ❍ Do not use harsh or abrasive
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    (See page 50.) operation. Wait until the P-2000 cools down. The battery power is running out. Charge the battery. See "Charging the Battery" on page 10 for details. Press the reset button. See "Resetting the P-2000" on page 56 for instructions. Problems and Solutions Use the information in this
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    Cause What to do The image format is not Make sure the image is a supported supported. file type (JPEG or some RAW files). The image data is corrupted. Copy the image again. The video or audio file is not See "Supported Video Formats" or supported. "Supported Audio Formats" on page 28. You
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    running Windows 98, you need to install driver software. See the P-2000 Basics guide for instructions. You cannot delete a file. Cause What to do The file is locked. Unlock the file and then delete it. (See "Protecting Files" on page 37 and "Deleting Files and Folders" on page 35.) You cannot
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    Updating the Firmware and Printer Driver Epson will occasionally update the P-2000 firmware. You can download the latest version from Epson's Support web site: http://support.epson.com. Instructions for updating the firmware in your P-2000 will be included with the download information. Resetting
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    telephone services listed below. Service World Wide Web Automated Telephone Services Access From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information
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    before using the Epson P-2000, and keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the P-2000 and any options. Using the P-2000 ❍ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. ❍ Use only AC adapter model A351H and Lithium ion battery model EU
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    immediately. ❍ Use only an Epson Lithium-ion battery for the P-2000 according to the instructions in this manual. ❍ 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
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    battery before using it if it has not been used for a long period. Storing the Battery ❍ When not using this device for a long period, remove the battery from this product and store it separately. ❍ Do not store batteries devices unless specified. ❍ Do not remove the AC adapter from this device
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    the AC adapter when the battery is not installed. Otherwise, the P-2000 may be damaged. ❍ 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 Epson. Notices 61
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    them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a is flashing. Storing, Maintaining, or Transporting the P-2000 ❍ Do not store this product outdoors. ❍ Do the battery and unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by
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    Type of Product: Multimedia Storage Viewer Model: G941A Product: Epson P-2000 Standards and Approvals Epson P-2000 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class BCSA C108.8 Class B AC Adapter Safety EMC UL60950 CSA C22.2 No. 60950 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B Battery (Model EU-97
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    TMS320DM270 3.8 inches, Epson VGA TFT LCD; 640 × 480 pixels; 262,144 colors; 212 ppi 64MB SDRAM; 4MB flash ROM 2.5 inch HDD, 40GB, FAT 32 Height SD memory card, MultiMedia Card, Note: A commercially available CF adapter is needed to use other memory cards. Lithium-ion battery (Model EU-97)
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    3.3V) for CompactFlash memory card and MicroDrive SD Card slot One slot for SD memory card and MultiMedia card Battery Type: Model: Size: (H × W × D) Ratings: Temperature: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery EU-97 0.88 × 0.80 × 2.78 inches (22.45 × 20.4 × 71 mm) 3.7 V, 2300 mAh Storing: -4 to 104
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    instructions, 60 to 61 specifications, 66 standards, 64 using, 9 Access light, 8 Accessories, 57 Activity light, 8, 12 Albums changing names, 34 copying files to, 31 to 33 creating, 33 creating shortcuts, 35 creating thumbnail, 38 deleting, 34 icon, 14 using, 31 asf files, 28 Audio file formats
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    to 44 video, 30 Cameras, RAW files from, 19 Cancel button, 8 Charge light, 8, 10 Charging the battery, 10 Cleaning the P-2000, 52 Codec, 28 CompactFlash adapter, 16 card slot, 7, 17 Computer connecting, 40 to 42 disconnecting, 41, 42 Connecting computer, 40 to 42 printer, 43 to 44 projector, 30 TV
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    , 55 locking, 37 problems copying, 55 problems viewing, 54 unsupported, 50 Firmware, updating, 56 Folders creating thumbnail, 38 deleting, 35 to 37 naming, 20 view mode, 49 H Hard Drive space, 51 Headphone connector, 7 Headphones, using with P-2000, 29 Help, Epson, 57 Histogram, displaying, 22 Home
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    , disconnecting P-2000, 42 Maximum bit rate, video, 28 Memory card adapter, 16 browsing files, 20 to 22 icon, 14 safety instructions, 62 types, 16 viewing slide show, 22 Memory Stick, 16 Menu button, 8 Microdrive, 16 Motion-JPEG, 28 mov files, 28 mp3 files, 28 mp4 files, 28 MultiMedia card, 16
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    orders, 46 Problems copying files, 55 deleting files, 55 power, 53 printing, 56 solving, 52 to 56 sound, 54 video, 54 viewing files, 54 Projector, connecting to, 30 Protecting files, 37 R RAW files, 19 Reset button, 7, 56 Resetting the P-2000, 56 Rotating images, 27 S Safety Instructions, 58 to
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    , 66 battery, 66 electrical, 65 general, 65 interface, 66 standards and approvals, 64 Stand, 12 Status and error messages, 52 to 53 Storage space, checking, 51 T Technical support, 57 Thumbnails, 25, 38 Time, setting, 12 to 13, 50 Troubleshooting audio problems, 54 error messages, 52 to 53 file
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    50 Updating firmware, 56 USB cable, 40 to 44 connector, 7, 40 to 44 V Video codec, 28 file formats, 28 playing, 29 problems, 54 Video Out setting, 50 Viewing stand, 12 View Mode settings, 49 to 50 Volume, controlling, 29 W Windows, disconnecting P-2000, 41 X xD-Picture card, 16 Z Zooming images, 21
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