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    User's Guide
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    this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated
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    the Home Screen 14 Turning Off the Power 15 Chapter 2 Using Memory Cards Inserting and Removing Memory Cards 16 Using the CompactFlash Card Slot 17 Using the Secure Digital Card Slot 18 Copying Files from a Memory Card 19 Supported Image Formats 19 Copying Your Files 20 Browsing Files on
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    Show 28 Rotating an Image 28 Playing Audio and Videos 29 Supported Video Formats 29 Supported Audio Formats 29 Playing Audio and Video Files 30 Controlling Audio and Video Play 30 Viewing Files on a TV 31 Copying Files to and From Your Computer 41 Connecting the P-4000 to Your Computer 41
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    Operation Problems 56 Printing Problems 57 Updating the Firmware and Printer Driver 57 Resetting the P-4000 57 Where to Get Help 58 Specifications 66 General 66 Electrical 66 Interface 67 Battery 67 AC Adapter 67 Optional Accessory 67 Index Appendix A Notices Safety Instructions 59
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    Digital) memory cards ❍ Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface for PC or Macintosh® ❍ Direct printing to select Epson printers ❍ Lithium-ion battery and AC adapter ❍ Video output to display pictures on a TV or projector Using the Documentation This guide provides information and instructions for all the P-4000
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    Chapter 1 Getting Started P-4000 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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    the battery is being charged. Menu button Displays the pop-up menu. (See "Using the Pop-Up Menu" on page 39.) 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 in to an image
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    About the AC Adapter The P-4000 comes with an AC adapter. Use the adapter to charge the battery and when the P-4000 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
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    corner of the LCD screen when the P-4000 is on. : Battery is fully charged. : Battery power is about half full. : Battery power is low. : Battery power is running out. The P-4000 will shut down automatically. Charge the battery using the AC adapter. : Battery is charging. Getting Started 10
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    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 battery power and protect the LCD screen, the P-4000 has two power-saving features. If no button has been pressed and there has been no activity for
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    Using the Viewing Stand Assemble the viewing stand and place your P-4000 on the stand as shown. Turning On the Power To turn on the power, slide the power switch down as shown below, then release it. The blue activity light flashes. Activity light This is especially convenient for watching videos
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    screen. Then follow the instructions in "Setting the Date and Time" on page 51 or "Choosing the Language" on page 52. 1 Press the OK button to select settings, press the OK button. You see the Home screen. See "Using the Home Screen" on page 14 for details. Note: If you remove the battery, the date
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    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-4000. 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 go right
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    Turning Off the Power Before you turn off the P-4000, 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-4000 turns off. Access light Getting Started 15
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    Cards The P-4000 supports the following types of memory cards: ❍ CompactFlash Type I and Type II ❍ Microdrive™ (3.3 V only) ❍ SD (Secure Digital) ❍ MultiMedia card (MMC V 2.1 or later), up to 512MB If you have a CompactFlash adapter, you can also use the following types of memory cards: ❍ Memory
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    press it again to eject the card. Back side Note: If you are using a CompactFlash adapter, remove the adapter from the P-4000; do not remove only the memory card. Caution: Make sure you insert memory cards in the correct orientation. Otherwise, the card and P-4000 may be damaged. Using Memory
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    You can use Secure Digital or MultiMedia cards in the SD Card slot. Insert the memory card into the slot with the back of the card facing the LCD. Then push the memory card all the way into the slot. To remove a card from the SD Card slot, first make sure the Access light is off. Then press in on
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    a Memory Card After you insert a memory card, you can browse the files and decide what you want to do with them, or simply copy all the files on the card to the P-4000. Note: When the battery is low, copying may not be completed. Use the AC adapter if this happens. Supported Image Formats Supported
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    " on page 34 for instructions. ❍ If you select Browse the Memory Card, you see thumbnail images of the files on the card. See the following section for more information about browsing. Note: You should back up files stored on the P-4000 to another storage device periodically. Using Memory Cards 20
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    on a memory card, you will get better performance by copying them to the P-4000 before you play them. See "Playing Audio and Video Files" on page 30 for instructions. ❍ To move to the next screen full of images, press and hold up or down on the 4-way ring. ❍ To view an image full screen, use the
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    rate ❍ F-stop ❍ Shutter speed ❍ Exposure bias ❍ White balance ❍ Metering mode ❍ Flash 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. Using Memory Cards 22
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    can also do the following from the pop-up menu when viewing images on a memory card: ❍ Lock an image to prevent deletion ❍ Copy the current image, all images, or selected images ❍ Delete the current image, all images, or selected images For more information, see "Using the Pop-Up Menu" on page 39
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    After you have copied files from a memory card, you can view or play them in various ways. This chapter explains how to view images and play audio and video files on your P-4000 and on a TV or projector. Folder copied from a computer Video File with P.I.F.™ frame Screen Icons The following
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    Descriptions PC_DATA folder This is one of the default albums, which you use for copying files from your computer. Battery status See "Charging the Battery" on page 10. Folders containing audio Only folders that do not include image or video files display this icon. Album shortcuts RAW files
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    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 Saved Data screen, folders are displayed by memory card. You can change the setting to
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    the Cancel button. ❍ To move around a zoomed image, 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
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    Album Shortcut PC_DATALock Scenery Flower Start Slide Show Sort by Album Name Copy to Memory Card Album1 Delete ATlbrauvmel2 New Travel Album3 Photo Favorite Album4 3 Select Start Slide Show and press the OK button. The slide show starts. Note: You can select transition effects, timing
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    4000 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 Video Mbps File Video codec extension at 30 fps Supported Audio Formats File
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    the following when playing video and audio: ❍ All videos are played with the LCD resolution (640 × 480 pixels). ❍ While playing 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 pop-up
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    the TV display to video input from the P-4000. Note: You may need to set the Video Out setting to match your TV (see page 51). Some TVs may crop your images on the top and bottom. You can now use all of the P-4000 controls to play slide shows, photos, and videos on your TV. Viewing and
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    albums, copy and delete files and folders, and use the pop-up menu. Working with Albums You can group your favorite files in albums. This allows you to create slide shows, portfolios, or other collections of images, videos, and audio files for special purposes. The P-4000 includes several default
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    select Copy to Album using the 4-way ring. 3 Press right on the 4-way ring. The sub-menu appears: 4 Do one of the following, then press the OK button: . Select Image for Album DSC00331.JPG DSC00330.mpg DSC00329.JPG DSC00328.JPG DSC00327.JPG DSC00326.JPG DSC00325.JPG DSC00324.JPG Press Menu to
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    the Cancel button or select BACKSPACE on the screen and press the OK button. To delete everything that was input, select Cancel on the screen and press the OK button. 6 After you input the name, select OK on the screen using the 4-way ring, then press the OK button to save it. Managing Files 34
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    to Memory Card Album1 Delete ATlbrauvmel2 New Travel Album3 Photo Favorite Album4 4 Follow steps 4 through 5 under "Creating a New Album" on page 34. Deleting an Album 1 Select the album you want to delete. 2 Press the Menu button to display the pop-up menu and select Delete Album using the
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    Sort by Album Name Copy to Memory Card Album1 Delete ATlbrauvmel2 New Travel Album3 Photo Favorite Album4 3 Press the OK button. The icon is displayed on the album thumbnail. If three shortcuts already appear on the Home screen, any new shortcut will replace one of the old ones. Album1
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    the folder, select All. ❍ 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
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    -up menu, and select Lock using the 4-way ring. Then press the OK button. 5 Select Yes and press the OK button. Protecting Files You can lock selected files or folders to protect them from being deleted. When an item is locked, the icon is displayed. Locked image files cannot be rotated. 1 Select
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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 Thumbnail
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    folder to a memory card. Delete a selected file or folder. See "Deleting Files and Folders" on page 36. Delete the selected album. See "Deleting an Album" on page 35. Display the selected image with its frame if the image includes P.I.F data. You can cancel P.I.F. mode by pressing the Cancel button
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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-4000 to your computer. Note: If your computer uses Windows® 98SE, you need to install driver software before you connect the P-4000. See the P-4000 Basics guide for instructions
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    of the default albums on the P-4000; you cannot rename or delete it, or create an album thumbnail for it. Note: You cannot copy files from a memory card in the P-4000 to your computer; you must first copy them to the P-4000. Disconnecting the P-4000 From Your Windows Computer 1 Click Unplug or Eject
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    Disconnecting the P-4000 From Your Macintosh 1 Drag and drop the P-4000 icon to the trash. 2 Turn off the P-4000 and remove the USB cable from your Macintosh. 3 Remove the USB cable from the P-4000. Managing Files 43
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    and R300M ❍ Epson Stylus Photo R320 ❍ Epson Stylus Photo RX600 ❍ Epson Stylus Photo RX620 ❍ Epson Stylus Photo RX700 ❍ PictureMate® ❍ PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition More printers may be supported; check the Epson web site to get the latest information: http://support.epson.com. You can use the
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    the AC adapter to the P-4000. 6 Turn on the printer and the P-4000. 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-4000 before you print. 2 To print a single photo, select the image. If you want to print multiple
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    . Glossy Borderless Print Mode Best Photo Print P.I.F. Frames Yes Press OK to start printing 6 Use the 4-way ring to choose the settings you want: Total Sheets 08 3 DSC00331. JPG ON 2003.10.25 ON 640+480 Press OK for the Print Settings screen Select the images you want to print and
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    even after turning turn off the P-4000. 1 Select an image in the thumbnails screen or in full screen view. 2 Press the Menu button to display the pop-up menu, and select Print Order using the 4-way ring. You see the print order screen: Select Photos for print order Total Sheets 08 3 DSC00331
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    easily change the P-4000'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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    information about registering an audio 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 to remain on the screen before switching to the next. Choose an
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    them to the P-4000. ❍ Select Confirm before deleting if you want the P-4000 to ask before copying whether to delete the photos from the memory card after copying. 3 When you are finished, press the OK button. Setting the Power Save Options The Power Save options conserve battery power by turning
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    (the default), image files that include an auto-rotation setting are automatically rotated on the P-4000. 3 Press down on the 4-way ring to move to the Folder View Mode setting. ❍ Choose View by Date to have one folder created for each date that files are copied. ❍ Choose View by Memory card to have
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    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-4000 checks its space. After a moment, you will see the amount of disk space used, the amount available, and the total disk space. 2 Press the OK button to return to
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    "Problems and Solutions" on page 54. Error message Description A file access error has occurred. Do not eject the memory card if it is being accessed. Wait until the Access light turns off; then reinsert the memory card and try again. An error occurred while verifying. Files will not be deleted
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    51.) operation. Wait until the P-4000 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-4000" on page 57 for instructions. Problems and Solutions Use the information in this section to
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    Viewing Problems The image is not displayed. 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 supported. See "Supported Video Formats
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    memory card. The file may be damaged. Try to copy a different file. Your P-4000 is connected to a computer running Windows 98. If you want to copy files to or from a computer running Windows 98, you need to install driver software. See the P-4000 Basics guide for instructions. You cannot delete
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    Updating the Firmware and Printer Driver Epson will occasionally update the P-4000 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-4000 will be included with the download information. Resetting
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    support services and automated telephone services listed below. Service Access World Wide Web 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-4000, and keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the P-4000 and any options. Using the P-4000 ❍ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. ❍ Use only AC adapter model A351H and Lithium-ion battery model
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    is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. ❍ Use only an Epson Lithium-ion battery for the P-4000 according to the instructions in this manual. ❍ Use only AC adapter model A351H and P-4000 model G941B to charge batteries. ❍ Do not use the battery that comes with this product for other devices
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    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. Storing the Battery ❍ When not using this device for a long period, remove the battery from this product and store it separately
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    battery is not installed. Otherwise, the P-4000 may be damaged. ❍ Use use a damaged or frayed AC adapter. ❍ If you use use power outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. ❍ Do not use using and Canadian users: Use the included power cord or 125 V 7 A connector. Using the LCD ❍ The LCD
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    immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ❍ Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the display. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners. Using a Memory Card ❍ Only memory cards designed for the product's specifications can be
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    reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there
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    : Model: Product: Epson Multimedia Storage Viewer G941B Epson P-4000 Standards and Approvals Epson P-4000 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 D111A) Safety
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    Microdrive); SD memory card, MultiMedia Card, Note: A commercially available CF adapter is needed to use other memory cards. Lithium-ion battery (Model D111A) AC adapter (Model A351H) Approx. 3.2 hours when playing a slide show (in the default settings) Approx. 2.7 hours when playing video Approx
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    mini pin jack (3.5 mm) connector: CF Card slot: One slot (Type 1/Type 2, 3.3V) for CompactFlash memory card or MicroDrive SD Card slot: One slot for SD memory card or MultiMedia card Battery Type: Model: Size: (H × W × D) Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery D111A 0.88 × 0.80 × 2.78 inches (22
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    , 35 copying files to, 32 to 34 creating, 34 creating shortcuts, 36 creating thumbnail, 39 deleting, 35 icon, 14 using, 32 asf files, 29 Audio file formats, 29 playing, 30 problems, 55 settings, 48 Audio/Video out connector, 7 Auto backlight control, 50 Auto power off, 11, 50 Auto-rotation, 51 avi
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    13 using, 8 C Cable USB, 41 to 45 video, 31 Cameras, RAW files from, 19 Cancel button, 8 Charge light, 8, 10 Charging the battery, 10 Cleaning the P-4000, 53 Codec, 29 CompactFlash adapter, 16 card slot, 7, 17 Computer connecting, 41 to 43 disconnecting, 42, 43 Connecting computer, 41 to 43 printer
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    formats audio, 29 images, 19 video, 29 Files browsing on memory card, 21 to 23 copying from memory card, 20, 50 copying to album, 32 to 34 copying to computer, 41 to 43 deleting, 36 to 38, 50, 56 locking, 38 problems copying, 56 problems viewing, 55 unsupported, 51 Firmware, updating, 57 Folders
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    , disconnecting P-4000, 43 Maximum bit rate, video, 29 Memory card adapter, 16 browsing files, 21 to 23 icon, 14 safety instructions, 63 types, 16 viewing slide show, 23 Memory Stick, 16 Menu button, 8 Microdrive, 16 Motion-JPEG, 29 mov files, 29 mp3 files, 29 mp4 files, 29 MultiMedia card, 16 Music
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    Print Date option, 46 Printer connecting, 44 to 45 settings, 46 Print Image Framer, 24, 40, 46 Printing photos, 44 to 47 problems, 57 Print Mode option, 46 Print orders, 47 Problems copying files, 56 deleting files, 56 power, 54 printing, 57 solving, 53 to 57 sound, 55 video, 55 viewing files, 55
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    53 to 54 Storage space, checking, 52 T Technical support, 58 Thumbnails, 26, 39 Time, setting, 12 to 13, 51 Troubleshooting audio problems, 55 error messages, 53 to 54 file operation problems, 56 file viewing problems, 55 power problems, 54 printing problems, 57 sound problems, 55 video problems, 55
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    , 25, 51 Updating firmware, 57 USB cable, 41 to 45 connector, 7, 41 to 45 V Video codec, 29 file formats, 29 playing, 30 problems, 55 Video Out setting, 51 Viewing stand, 12 View Mode settings, 51 Volume, controlling, 30 W Windows, disconnecting P-4000, 42 X xD-Picture card, 16 Z Zooming images, 21
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