Epson BrightLink 450Wi Quick Guide

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BrightLink 450Wi

Guide rapide

Installation du logiciel

Utilisation du projecteur

Résolution des problèmes

Avis et garantie

Keep this book with the pens and remote control at all times.

Conservez ce guide avec les crayons et la télécommande en tout temps.

Quick Guide

Installing the Software

Using the Projector

Solving Problems

Notices and Warranty

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the Pen Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Calibrating the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the Interactive Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Pen as a Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Easy Interactive Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2

Introduction

After your projector has been mounted on the wall, read this booklet to:

■ Install the software on your computer

■ Connect the cables to your computer

■ Use the remote control

■ Turn on the projector and adjust the image

■ Calibrate and use the pens

■ Use Easy Interactive Tools

■ Solve basic problems

This booklet explains how to use the projector with a laptop or other computer.
You can also connect the projector to video players, document cameras, or other
equipment. For additional information, see the on-screen User’s Guide. For
network information, see the on-screen EasyMP

™

BrightLink

450Wi CD.

Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the on­screen User’s Guide on the projector CD.

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guides included on the

English

Please follow these guidelines as you read your projector instructions:

Warning:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution:

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes contain important information about your projector.

3

Getting Started

Before you can use your interactive projector, you need to install the software and
connect the cables to your computer. Then you can turn on the projector and
calibrate.

Installing the Software

This section explains how to install the software for the interactive pens and your
on-screen manuals. If you need to install the software for network projection and
monitoring, see your on-screen EasyMP guides for instructions.

Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to
your Easy Interactive software. Visit epson.com/support/brightlinkdownloads
(U.S.) or epson.ca/support/brightlinkdownloads (Canada).

®

Even if you have RM Easiteach
must install the Easy Interactive Driver from the CD labeled “Epson Projector
Software for Easy Interactive Function.”

or other interactive whiteboard software, you

Installing the Easy Interactive Driver

1. Insert the CD labeled “Epson Projector Software for Easy Interactive
Function” in your computer.

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Windows

EIDriverV100_Setup.exe

click

Macintosh

2. Select your language.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

4 Getting Started

: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run

. If you see a User Account Control screen,

Continue or Yes.

®

: Double-click EIDriverV100_Setup in the Epson window.

4. When you see one of the following screens, select

Register to Startup

(Windows) or Start up (Macintosh) and Launch Easy Interactive Driver.

Windows

5. Click

Finish (Windows) or Continue (Macintosh).

Macintosh

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software and start
Easy Interactive Driver.

Installing Easy Interactive Tools and Manuals

1. Insert the BrightLink 450Wi CD in your computer.

Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click
User Account Control screen, click

Macintosh: Double-click the

Continue or Yes.

Epson icon.

2. Select your language.

Run Setup.exe. If you see a

Installing the Software 5

3. When you see the following screen, click Install and follow the on-screen
instructions.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software and
manuals, and register your projector.

5. After you have finished the installation, double-click the

Interactive Tools

link on your desktop.

Download Easy

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install the Easy
Interactive Tools.

Note:

You can also visit the following website to download Easy Interactive Tools:

www.epson.com/support/brightlinkdownloads (U.S.)

www.epson.ca/support/brightlinkdownloads (Canada)

6 Getting Started

Installing the Pen Batteries

Make sure the pen batteries are installed. To check the batteries, press the button.
If the indicator light is green, the batteries have enough power.

Battery indicator
light

It’s a good idea to attach a commercially-available cord or lanyard to the pens.

If you need to install or replace the batteries, use two alkaline AAA batteries. If you
have a battery charger, you can also use rechargeable AAA batteries.

1. Press in the tab on the battery cover as you lift the cover off.

Button

Cord
attachment
slot

2. Install two batteries, inserting the

+ and – ends as shown.

3. Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.

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Installing the Remote Control Batteries

Make sure the remote control batteries are installed. If you need to install or
replace them, use 2 AA alkaline batteries.

1. Press in on the catch on the battery cover as you lift the cover off.

2. Install two batteries, inserting the

3. Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.

+ and – ends as shown.

8 Getting Started

Connecting the Cables

VGA computer cable

You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard monitor out
port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector.

In addition, you must connect the USB cable before you can use the interactive
pens. If the cable is not long enough to reach your computer, you may need to use
a USB booster cable (not included).

You can also project through the USB port (USB display) or through a network.
However, the VGA monitor out port on your computer provides the best
performance when used with the interactive pens.

USB cable

Connecting the VGA Computer Cable

1. Locate the VGA computer cable connected to the projector.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s monitor out port.

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Connecting the USB Cable for the Interactive Pens

In order to use the interactive pens, you must connect the USB cable to the
projector and your computer.

1. Locate the USB cable connected to the projector.

2. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your
notebook or desktop computer.

10 Getting Started

Turning the Projector On and Off

Before you turn on the projector, turn on your computer.

1. Make sure the projector is plugged in. The Ppower light should be orange.

Power light

2. Press the Ppower button on the remote control.

Power
button

After a few moments, you should see your computer desktop displayed. If you
see a blank screen or the

Warning:

Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is
especially dangerous for children.

No signal message, see page 27 for help.

3. When you’re finished using the projector, press the Ppower button on the
remote control.

4. When you see a confirmation message, press the Ppower button again.

Note:

Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and
usage. Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.

The projector can be set to automatically turn off the lamp and enter “sleep mode”
when it has not received any signals for 1 to 30 minutes (see your on-screen User’s
Guide for details). This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of
the lamp. If you want to start projecting again, press the P power button.

Turning the Projector On and Off 11

Adjusting the Image

If necessary, you can use the remote control buttons to adjust the image:

Select from various image
sources connected to the

Select the image
source to display

projector

Temporarily turn off image

Adjust image
position and quality

Page through documents

Zoom in and out

Access menu system for
additional adjustments

Adjust color for different
viewing environments

Change aspect ratio
(screen size)

Calibrating the Projector

Calibration sets up the connection between your computer and the interactive
pens. This simple process ensures that your computer can accurately detect the
position of the pen on the projection surface.

You need to calibrate before using the pens for the first time, or if you change the
resolution on your computer or connect a different computer. You can use either
pen for calibration.

12 Getting Started

Checking the Connection Status

Before you can calibrate, you need to make sure the Easy Interactive Driver is
activated on your computer.

1. Make sure the pen icon appears on your screen, either in the system tray
on your taskbar in lower right corner of your screen (Windows) or in the
Dock (Macintosh). It may take a minute for the icon to appear after you turn
on the computer and projector.

If a red

X appears on the icon, the computer and projector are not connected

correctly. Try removing and reconnecting the USB cable.

2. If you don’t see the icon, do one of the following:

Windows: select

Projector

> Easy Interactive Driver.

Macintosh: open the Application folder, then select the

Driver

icon.

or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson

Easy Interactive

If you need more help, see page 28.

When the computer and projector are connected and the Easy Interactive Driver
icon is displayed, you’re ready to calibrate. See the next section for instructions.

Note:

Do not select Exit or Quit from the Easy Interactive Driver menu. If you do, you will
have to open the driver as described above the next time you want to use the
interactive pen.

Performing Calibration

Two types of calibration are available:

■ Normal, which is faster and appropriate for most situations (25 calibration

points)

■ Advanced, which is recommended when you are projecting very detailed

images and need higher accuracy (49 calibration points)

You may need to recalibrate if you press the

Auto button or change the projector’s

aspect ratio using the remote control, or if you change the following settings in the
projector’s menu system:

Aspect

, Keystone, or Zoom.

Auto Setup, Resolution, Tra ck ing , Sync, Position,

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1. To start calibration, do one of the following:

Windows: click the pen icon in the system tray on your taskbar (lower
right corner of your screen), then select

(Advanced)

.

Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate

Macintosh: click the pen icon in the Dock, select
menu bar, then select

Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate (Advanced).

2. After you read the message about calibration, click

Calibrate from the

OK.

3. Wait until you see a flashing green circle in the upper left corner of your
projected image.

4. Touch the center of the circle with the tip of the pen.

The circle stops flashing and turns black. You see another circle on the right.

5. Touch the center of the next circle, then repeat. When you get to the end of
the row, the next circle appears at the left edge of a new row.

Note:

For the most accurate calibration, make sure you hold the
pen at an angle to the projection surface and touch the
center of the circle.

Make sure you are not blocking the signal between the
pen and the interactive receiver (next to the projection window) on the projector.

Don’t press the button on the side of the pen while calibrating.

If you make a mistake or want to stop calibrating, press Esc on your computer
keyboard. Then restart the calibration process as described above.

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6. Continue until all of the circles are black.

After you have finished calibration, you can use either pen as a mouse on the
projection board or wall. With additional software, you can also use the pens to
write or draw on the projected image. You can use any annotation software you
have or Easy Interactive Tools, as described on page 17.

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Using the Interactive Pens

The interactive pens included with your projector turn almost any wall into an
interactive whiteboard. This chapter tells you how to use the pens and the Easy
Interactive Tools.

Using the Pen as a Mouse

The Easy Interactive Driver allows you to use the pen as a mouse. If you installed
interactive whiteboard software such as RM Easiteach or the Easy Interactive
Tools, you can also use the pens to write or draw on the projected image.

Battery indicator
light

Press the button on the pen to test the batteries. If the indicator light is green, the
batteries have enough power.

Button

Follow these tips to use the pen as a mouse:

■ For best performance, hold the pen at an angle (like a normal pen), rather

than perpendicular to the board.

■ To left-click, tap on the board.

■ To double-click, tap twice.

■ To right-click, tap while pressing the button on the pen.

■ To click and drag, tap and drag with the pen.

To use the pen for writing or drawing on the board, you need interactive
whiteboard software, such as RM Easiteach. The pen should work with any
interactive whiteboard software, or you can use Easy Interactive Tools.

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Using Easy Interactive Tools

With Easy Interactive Tools, you can use the pen to write or draw on the
projection surface. Make sure you installed the software, as described on page 5.

Note:

Easy Interactive Tools are not required for using the interactive features of the projector.
You can use RM Easiteach or other interactive whiteboard software.

Using the Tools for Windows

1. To start Easy Interactive Tools, select or Start > All Programs or

Programs > EPSON Projector > Easy Interactive Tools.

You see the tools on your desktop. When you first open Easy Interactive
Tools, you are in interactive mouse mode, as indicated by the mouse icon
in the upper left corner of the toolbar.

Two different toolbars are available, the interactive tools as shown below, and
the whiteboard tools, as shown on page 19.

Toggle between
mouse and pen modes

Draw on screen
(see page 18)

Undo

Use on-screen keyboard

Hide part of screen

Toggle between interactive
and whiteboard modes

Page up and down

Clear all annotations

Capture current screen

Create spotlight effect

Minimize the toolbar

In interactive mode, you can use the pen to operate your computer, as
described on page 16. You can also annotate whatever is displayed on the
screen, including documents and websites.

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■ To switch to pen (annotation) mode, select any of the drawing tools

described below. Or, select the mouse icon in the upper left corner.

■ To switch to whiteboard mode, select the whiteboard icon in the

upper right corner. Your screen changes to a blank white surface, and a
new toolbar with new tools is available, as described on page 19.

2. To exit Easy Interactive Tools, select the Easy
Interactive Tools icon on the Windows taskbar
and select

Exit.

Following are lists of the interactive and drawing tools:

Interactive tools

Icon Description

Page up or down in a browser or other software program.

Use an on-screen keyboard to enter text on a website or in a browser or
other software program.

Capture the current screen and save it as an image file. See page 20 for
more information.

Hide part of the screen. You can use the yellow arrows to adjust the
hidden area.

Create a spotlight effect for highlighting and shading part of the screen.
You can move the spotlight and change its shape, color, and
transparency.

Use the pen to right-click without pressing the button.

Minimize the toolbar. When the toolbar is minimized, you can restore it
by selecting the Easy Interactive Tools icon on the Windows
taskbar.

Drawing tools

Icon Description

Write or draw with a semi-transparent highlighter. You can select the
color and line width.

Toggle between writing/drawing and erasing. You can select the color

and line width. In the erase mode, you can select a free-form, straight
line, circle, or rectangle eraser.

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Drawing tools (continued)

Icon Description

Select line width and color (basic/fast).

Customize line width and color (advanced/accurate).

Write or draw free-form lines (or use free-form eraser).

Draw straight lines (or use straight-line eraser)

Draw circles or ellipses (or use circle eraser).

Draw rectangles or squares (or use rectangle eraser).

Undo the last annotation.

Clear all annotations.

Using Whiteboard Mode

To switch to a white screen that you can use as an interactive whiteboard, select the

whiteboard icon.

You see the whiteboard tools, as shown below. Select the icon to display the
additional tools.

View list of saved pages

Clear annotations

Open background image
or previously saved page

Create new page

Save current page(s)

Switch to
interactive mode

Additional tools

Print preview

Print

Delete current page

Select background

Copy previous page to
current page

Display additional tools

Using Easy Interactive Tools 19

Some of the tools are the same as those available in interactive mode. Following is
a list of the tools that are unique to whiteboard mode:

Whiteboard tools

Icon Description

View a list of saved pages in the current folder.

Switch back to interactive mode.

Delete the current page and display the previously saved page.

Insert a picture as the whiteboard background or open a previously
saved page. You can select any image file in the JPEG or BMP format.

Select a background. Tap the button repeatedly to choose from six solid
colors, two styles of writing lines, or music staffs.

Create a new page on the whiteboard.

Copy the contents of the previously displayed page and paste it on the
current page.

Undo the last operation.

Redo the last operation.

Save the current page as an image file. See the next section for more
information.

Display additional tools.

Print preview.

Print all whiteboard pages in the current folder.

Saving Your Pages

You can save both whiteboard pages and computer screen images with
annotations. You can also decide where you want to save your pages and in what
format.

1. Select the icon in your taskbar (lower right­hand corner of the screen) to open the Easy
Interactive Tools menu:

2. Select

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Saving Setting.

You see the on-screen keyboard and a file saving window:

3. Select the folder where you want to save your pages. You can use the on-screen
keyboard to enter a file name prefix and select either

Jpeg or BMP as the file

type.

4. Select

Save. You return to Easy Interactive Tools.

5. Do one of the following to save your pages:

■ In interactive mode, select the camera icon to capture the current

screen and annotations. You see a message confirming that the screen is
saved. Easy Interactive Tools adds the time and date to the file name
prefix you selected.

■ In whiteboard mode, select the save icon. The on-screen keyboard

appears and a Save as window opens. You can select a location for saving
and enter a name to create a new folder. Your pages are automatically
saved as numbered images.

Using Easy Interactive Tools 21

Using the Tools for Macintosh

1. To start Easy Interactive Tools, select Applications > Easy Interactive

Tools

> Easy Interactive Tools.

You see the toolbox on your desktop:

Hide toolbox

Draw free-form lines

Draw straight lines

Type text

Set line color
(upper box)

■ When you first open Easy Interactive Tools, you are in interactive mode,

Erase

Clear all annotations

Select annotation
mode

Set rectangle and circle style:
border, filled, or both

Set fill color
(lower box)

which lets you use the pen to operate your computer, as described on
page 16.

■ To switch to annotation mode, select any of the drawing tools shown

above. Or, select the white arrow on the toolbar. The arrow turns
black, indicating annotation mode.

■ To access additional options, open the Tools menu on the Mac OS menu

bar:

■ To switch to whiteboard mode, open the Tools menu and select White

Background

.

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