Epson BrightLink 455Wi Quick Guide

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BrightLink 455Wi

Quick Guide

Installing the Software

Using the Projector

Solving Problems

Notices and Warranty

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

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

Guide rapide

Installation du logiciel

Utilisation du projecteur

Résolution des problèmes

Avis et garantie

Contents

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

Quick Projector Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the Pen Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Calibrating the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Interactive Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Pen as a Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using TeamBoard Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the Tablet PC and Ink Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2

Introduction

Your BrightLink™ 455Wi projector turns any wall into an interactive whiteboard.
After your projector has been installed, 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

■ Launch the Easy Interactive Driver

■ Calibrate and use the pens

■ Launch TeamBoard Draw

■ 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
Guide included on the BrightLink 455Wi CD.

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Network Projection Operation

English

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

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.

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Quick Projector Setup

Follow the steps on pages 4 and 5 to get up and running fast. Copy these pages,
laminate if necessary, and keep with the projector as a “cheat sheet.” If you need
more detail, turn to the page listed for each step.

1. Install Easy Interactive Driver and TeamBoard Draw (see page 6). Use the
CDs that came with the projector, or download from:

epson.com/support/brightlinkdownloads (U.S.)
epson.ca/support/brightlinkdownloads (Canada)

2. Make sure the batteries are installed in the interactive
pens and remote control (see pages 8 and 9).

Press the button on the pen. If the light turns green,
the batteries are installed and charged.

3. Connect the VGA computer cable and
USB cable to your PC or Macintosh

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(see page 10).

4. Turn on the projector by pressing the P power button on the remote control
(see page 12). If you need to adjust the image, see page 13.

5. Display an image from your computer. If the image doesn’t appear, see
page 22 or try one of the following:

■ On some PC laptops, you may need to hold down the Fn key on the

keyboard and press

F7 or the function key that lets you display on an

external monitor. It may have an icon such as , or it may be labelled

CRT/LCD.

■ On a MacBook

Detect Displays, Show displays in menu bar, or Mirror

select

Displays.

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, you may need to open your Display Preferences and

■ Try pressing the Source Search button on the remote control.

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6. Launch Easy Interactive Driver on your computer. You should see the
pen icon in lower right corner of your screen (Windows

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(Mac OS

■ Windows: select or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson

■ Mac OS: open the Applications folder, then select the Easy Interactive

). If you don’t see the icon, see page 14 or do one of the following:

Projector

Driver

> Easy Interactive Driver.

icon.

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) or in the Dock

7. Calibrate your system (see page 15).

■ Windows: click the pen icon in the system tray on your taskbar

(lower right corner of your screen), then select

■ Mac OS: click the pen icon in the Dock, select Calibrate from the

menu bar, then select

■ After you read the message about calibration, click

Calibrate (Normal).

Calibrate (Normal).

OK.

■ Use the interactive pen to touch each flashing green

circle as it appears. Continue until all the circles stop
flashing and turn black.

■ Hold the pen at an angle, and make sure you are not casting a shadow on

the pen.

■ If you make a mistake, press Esc on your computer keyboard and restart

calibration.

8. Launch TeamBoard Draw (see page 18).

■ Windows: select or Start > All Programs or Programs >

Teamboard > Annotation.

■ Mac OS: Select the TeamboardAnnotate icon on your screen.

You see the TeamBoard Draw dashboard:

Collapse
dashboard

Open drawing
toolbar

Select Freehand or
Rectangle to capture screen

Open
application
list

Use virtual keyboard

Open whiteboard screen

Quick Projector Setup 5

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.

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 already have annotation software, you must install the Easy Interactive
Driver from the CD labeled “Epson Projector Software for Easy Interactive
Function.”

Installing the Easy Interactive Driver

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

Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click

EIDriverVxxx_Setup.exe

Continue or Yes.

click

Mac OS: Double-click

2. Select your language.

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

6 Getting Started

. If you see a User Account Control screen,

EIDriverVxxx_Setup in the Epson window.

Run

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

Install (Windows) or Continue (Mac OS).

Mac OS

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

Installing the Manuals

1. Insert the BrightLink 455Wi CD in your computer.

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

Mac OS: Double-click the

Continue or Yes.

Epson icon.

2. Select your language.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your projector and install the
manuals.

Run Setup.exe. If you see a

Installing the Software 7

Installing TeamBoard Draw

TeamBoard Draw annotation and presentation software lets you write or draw on
the projection surface. The software also provides advanced tools for saving and
editing your annotations and creating interactive presentations.

1. Insert the TeamBoard Draw Annotation & Presentation Software CD in your
computer.

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

Mac OS: Open the

TeamBoard CD, then select Draw_SA.pkg.

Run DrawSASetup.exe. If

Continue or Yes.

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

Note:

You can also visit the following website to download the Easy Interactive Driver,
manuals, and TeamBoard Draw:

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

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

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.

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 either the two rechargeable AAA
batteries that came with the projector or two alkaline AAA batteries. Do not mix
the two battery types.

8 Getting Started

1. Press in the tab 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.

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.

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2. Install two batteries, inserting the + and – ends as shown.

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

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.

10 Getting Started

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.

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.

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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 22 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.

12 Getting Started

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)

Adjusting the Image 13

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.

Launching Easy Interactive Driver

Before you can calibrate, you need to make sure Easy Interactive Driver is running
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 (Mac OS). It may take a minute for the icon to appear after you turn on
the computer and projector.

If you don’t see the icon in Windows, you may need to click the arrow(s) for

Show hidden icons.

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.

or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson

Mac OS: open the Applications folder, open the Easy Interactive Driver
folder, then select the

Easy Interactive Driver icon.

If you need more help, see page 23.

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.

14 Getting Started

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 use a different computer, change your
computer’s resolution, press the
using the remote control. You will also need to recalibrate if you change the
following settings in the projector’s menu system:

Tracki ng

, Sync, Position, Aspect, Keystone, or Zoom.

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)

.

Auto button, or change the projector’s aspect ratio

Auto Setup, Resolution,

Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate

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

Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate (Advanced).

You see the following message:

2. After you read the message, click

OK.

Calibrate from the

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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.

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 TeamBoard Draw, as described on page 18.

16 Getting Started

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 get started
with TeamBoard Draw.

Using the Pen as a Mouse

The Easy Interactive Driver allows you to use the pen as a mouse. If you installed
annotation software such as TeamBoard Draw, 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.

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Using TeamBoard Draw

With TeamBoard Draw, you can use the pen to write or draw on the projection
surface. Two modes are available:

■ Annotation mode, which lets you add notes and other information directly

into whatever program is open

■ Whiteboard mode, which lets you use the projection surface as an interactive

whiteboard

Make sure you installed the software, as described on page 7. Then follow the
instructions below for Windows or on page 19 for Mac OS.

Using TeamBoard for Windows

1. To launch TeamBoard Draw, select or Start > All Programs or

Programs > Teamboard> Annotation or Draw.

Or, right-click the
right corner of your screen) and select

If you don’t see the icon, you may need to click the arrow(s) for

TeamBoard Draw icon in your system tray (lower-

Annotation or TeamBoard Draw.

Show

hidden icons.

If you select Annotation, you see the TeamBoard Draw dashboard:

Select Freehand
or Rectangle to
capture screen

Open
drawing
toolbar

Open whiteboard screen

Use virtual
keyboard

Open
application
list

If you select

Collapse
dashboard

Draw or TeamBoard Draw, you see the whiteboard screen, as

shown on page 19.

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2. Select the camera icon to open the TeamBoard Drawing toolbar:

3. Select the
the full-screen “whiteboard” mode:

For more information about using the TeamBoard Draw tools and saving your
drawings and annotations, select the Help menu on the whiteboard screen.

TeamBoard Draw icon on the dashboard to open Draw in

Using TeamBoard for Mac OS

1. To launch TeamBoard Draw, select the TeamboardAnnotate icon on
your screen.

Or, open the Applications folder, then select

Draw.

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If you select TeamboardAnnotate, you see the TeamBoard Draw dashboard:

Open drawing toolbar

Select Freehand or
Rectangle to capture screen

Open whiteboard screen

Use virtual keyboard

Open application list

If you select

Draw, you see the whiteboard screen, as shown below.

2. Select the camera icon to open the TeamBoard Drawing toolbar:

3. Select the

TeamBoard Draw icon on the dashboard to open Draw in

the full-screen “whiteboard” mode:

For more information about using the TeamBoard Draw tools and saving your
drawings and annotations, select the Help menu.

20 Using the Interactive Pens