Epson EasyMP EMP-765, EasyMP EMP-755 Setup Manual

EasyMP Network Setup Guide

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Notations Used in This Guide

Caution :
Tip :
Procedure
[(Button Name)]
When "this unit", or "projector" appears in the text of this guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
Computer Explanations
This manual contains explanations for both Windows and Macintosh computers, but mainly uses Windows as examples. Separate explanations are given in places where the details differ for each computer type.
Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
Indicates pages where related information or more detailed description is provided.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. "Appendices: Glossary". s p.55
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations. The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers.
Shows the buttons on the control panel projectors input ports, or on the remote control. Ex: [ESC]
Indicates that explanation continues on the next page.

Contents

Network Connection Examples......................................................... 4
Pattern 1: Easy Connect Mode Using a Wireless LAN......................... 4
Pattern 2: Connecting via an Access Point Using a Wireless LAN....... 5
Pattern 3: Permanent Connection Using a Wired LAN.........................5
Preparation for Connecting to a Network
Network Connection Procedure ........................................................ 8
Connecting to a Wireless LAN in Easy Connect Mode......................... 8
Connecting to a Wireless LAN in Access Point Mode..........................9
Connecting to a Wired LAN ..................................................................9
Notes When Using a Wireless LAN....................................................10
Installing the EasyMP Software Into the Computer ........................ 14
System Requirements for EasyMP Software....................................... 15
Installing EasyMP Software ................................................................17
Inserting and Removing LAN Cards ............................................... 19
Inserting the LAN Card into the Projector...........................................19
Removing the Wireless LAN Card......................................................20
Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode (Wireless LAN) ................. 21
Projector Network Settings..................................................................22
Computer Wireless LAN Settings........................................................ 26
Connecting in Access Point Mode or Wired LAN Mode.................. 32
Making Projector Network Settings..................................................... 33
Enabling a Computer to Make Network Connections.........................38
Connecting the Computer and Projector via the Network............... 41
Disconnecting from a Network Connection..................................... 47
Disconnecting at the Computer............................................................47
Disconnecting at the Projector.............................................................48
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Appendices
Limitations on Connections............................................................. 50
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 53
Glossary.......................................................................................... 55
Index ............................................................................................... 57
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Network Connection Examples

The following three methods can be used to connect projectors and computers via a network. First check the method that is to be used to connect the projectors and computers via the network.
• Connecting a single projector and a single computer by means of a wireless LAN (easy connect mode using a wireless LAN)
• Connecting to a network system via an access point by means of a wireless LAN (access point connection mode using a wireless LAN)
• Connecting to a network system by means of a wired LAN (permanent connection mode using a wired LAN)

Pattern 1: Easy Connect Mode Using a Wireless LAN

This method is recommended in the following cases.
• When you would like to connect a single computer to a single projector
• When you would like to connect quickly to a computer
• When you do not have a connection cable for the computer
Connection is simple! You can connect a single computer straight away.
You can even project images if the computer is too far away for a cable to reach.
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Pattern 2: Connecting via an Access Point Using a
Wireless LAN
This method is recommended in the following cases.
• When you would like to connect to a network system (LAN) and project images from several computers
• When you would like to use a wireless LAN to connect to a network system (LAN)
You can connect to a LAN.
You can project images from several computers via the network.

Pattern 3: Permanent Connection Using a Wired LAN

This method is recommended in the following cases.
• When you would like to connect to a network system (LAN) and project images from several computers
• If you would like to keep the projector connected at all times
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You can connect to a LAN. The projector can remain connected at all times, which is useful for centralised control of projectors from a computer.
You can project images from several computers via the network.
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Preparation for Connecting to a Network

This chapter describes the preparation for connecting the projector to a computer via network.
Network Connection Procedure 8
• Connecting to a Wireless LAN in Easy Connect Mode................................. 8
• Connecting to a Wireless LAN in Access Point Mode................................... 9
• Connecting to a Wired LAN............................................................................ 9
• Notes When Using a Wireless LAN............................................................... 10
• Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN Cards and
Access Points ............................................................................................ 10
• Precautions Regarding the Use of the Included Wireless LAN Card........ 10
• Electromagnetic Wave Safety Precautions............................................... 11
• Frequency Precautions............................................................................. 11
• International Travel Precautions............................................................... 12
• Notes on Security when Using Wireless LANs ......................................... 12
Installing the EasyMP Software Into the Computer 14
• Things to Prepare..................................................................................... 14
• Installation Components ........................................................................... 14
• System Requirements for EasyMP Software............................................... 15
• System Requirements for EMP NS Connection ....................................... 15
• System Requirements for EMP SlideMaker2 ........................................... 15
• System Requirements for EMP Monitor ................................................... 16
• Installing EasyMP Software .......................................................................... 17
Inserting and Removing LAN Cards 19
• Inserting the LAN Card into the Projector.................................................. 19
• Removing the Wireless LAN Card................................................................ 20
Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode (Wireless LAN) 21
• Projector Network Settings............................................................................ 22
• Computer Wireless LAN Settings................................................................. 26
• If Using Windows ...................................................................................... 26
• If Using a Macintosh ................................................................................. 30
Connecting in Access Point Mode or Wired LAN Mode 32
• Making Projector Network Settings ............................................................. 33
• Basic Wireless LAN (Access Point Mode) or Wired LAN Settings ........... 33
• Wireless LAN Security .............................................................................. 37
• Monitoring and Controlling Projectors....................................................... 38
• Enabling a Computer to Make Network Connections................................ 38
• If Using Windows ...................................................................................... 39
• If Using a Macintosh ................................................................................. 39
Connecting the Computer and Projector via the Network 41
• Setting the Projector to Connection Standby Mode.................................. 41
• Starting EMP NS Connection at the Computer......................................... 42
Disconnecting from a Network Connection 47
• Disconnecting at the Computer..................................................................... 47
• Disconnecting at the Projector ...................................................................... 48

Network Connection Procedure

Carried out first time only
Carried out second and subsequent times
Connecting to a Wireless LAN in Easy Connect Mode
At computer
Install the EasyMP software (included)
Make the wireless LAN (ad hoc mode) connection settings
Start EMP NS Connection
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Insert the wireless LAN card
Make the easy connect mode settings in "Basic Wireless LAN Settings"
Start EasyMP (connection standby mode)
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At projector
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Connecting to a Wireless LAN in Access Point Mode
At computer
Install the EasyMP software (included)
Make the network settings (wireless LAN or wired LAN)
Start EMP NS Connection
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Insert the wireless LAN card
Make the access point mode settings in "Basic Wireless LAN Settings"
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Start EasyMP (connection standby mode)
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Connecting to a Wired LAN
At computer
Install the EasyMP software (included)
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At projector
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At projector
Insert the wired LAN card Make the wired LAN settings
Make the network settings (wireless LAN or wired LAN)
Start EMP NS Connection
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Start EasyMP (connection standby mode)
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Tip :
For details on the available wired LAN card, please visit the Web site "http://www.epson.co.uk/".
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Network Connection Procedure
Notes When Using a Wireless LAN
Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points
The wireless LAN card that is included with the projector can be connected to the following Wi-Fi (802.11g or 802.11b) compliant products.
Wireless LAN cards
Computers with internal wireless LAN functionality
Access points
The enclosed wireless LAN card is designed to be used exclusively with this projector. We are not responsible for any problems resulting from inserting the card into a device other than the projector.
Precautions Regarding the Use of the Included Wireless LAN Card
You cannot use any wireless LAN cards in this projector other than the wireless LAN card that is included with the projector.
The specifications of the wireless LAN card that is included with the projector are as follows.
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Frequency Range 2.4GHz band Modulation 802.11b : DS-SS method
802.11g : OFDM method
Potential Interference Range
Can/Can not change frequency
Less than 20m
Uses all bands, and is capable of avoiding "licenced" as well as "unlicenced" bands.
Electromagnetic Wave Safety Precautions
Be aware of the following points regarding the included wireless LAN card.
May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of, cardiac pacemakers. Before use, ensure that electromagnetic interference does not occur.
May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of, sensitive medical equipment. Before use, ensure that electromagnetic interference does not occur.
Do not use near microwave ovens. Wireless communication may be interrupted by electromagnetic interference generated by microwave ovens.
Use of this product on aircraft may be restricted in some countries. Be sure to follow the usage restrictions.
Frequency Precautions
The frequency band for the wireless LAN card that is included with the projector is
2.4 GHz. This band is also used for industrial, scientific, and medical devices such
as microwave ovens and mobile unit identification (RF-ID) systems (licenced premises radio stations and unlicenced specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines. Before using the wireless LAN card, check that there are not any radio stations for mobile unit identification or specified low-power radio station premises nearby. In the event that this wireless LAN card should interfere electromagnetically with the premises of a radio station used for mobile unit recognition, cease use immediately and stop generating the electromagnetic field. Contact your nearest dealer or the address provided under "International Warranty Conditions" in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet if this wireless LAN card interferes electromagnetically with a special low-power radio station used for mobile unit identification or causes similar problems.
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Network Connection Procedure
International Travel Precautions
The wireless LAN card configuration is based on the specifications of the country of purchase.
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Wireless LAN cards have limitations on the channel they can use, and so you may need to be aware of this if using the wireless LAN card that is included with the projector in countries other than the country of purchase.
numbers and frequencies that
Notes on Security when Using Wireless LANs
(Important information on customer rights (maintaining privacy))
Because wireless LANs use electromagnetic signals instead of a network cable to send and receive data, they have the advantage of allowing a device to connect to the network easily as long as they are within range to receive the signals. A disadvantage of this is that within a certain range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers such as walls, so that if security countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the followings may occur.
Communicated data can be intercepted
A third party may be able to receive wireless transmissions without authorisation, and they could obtain personal information from these transmissions such as IDs, passwords or credit card numbers, or they could intercept the contents of personal e-mail messages.
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Unauthorised access to the network
A third party could access an individual or intra-company network without permission and carry out any of the following activities.
· Retrieve personal data or other secret information (information leakage)
· Pose as another user and send inappropriate data (impersonation)
· Overwrite the contents of intercepted data and resend it (falsification)
· Introduce a computer virus which could cause data loss or system crashes (damage)
Nowadays, wireless LAN cards and wireless access points are equipped with security measures that address such security problems, so that you can enable security-related settings for wireless LAN products in order to reduce the likelihood of problems occurring.
We recommend that you make yourself fully acquainted with the possible implications of what might happen if you do not use the security settings, and that you take responsibility to ensure that the appropriate settings are carried out. For details on security settings for the projector s"Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN" in the EasyMP Operation Guide
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Installing the EasyMP Software Into the Computer

Things to Prepare
EasyMP Software CD-ROM (included)
Computer that can run EasyMP (See following page)
Installation Components
The following software programs are included on the EasyMP software CD-ROM.
EMP NS Connection
This program is used to send images from a computer to a projector via the network when using Network Screen.
Connecting the Computer and Projector via the Network" p.41
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EMP SlideMaker2
This program is used to convert PowerPoint files into a format that can be played directly by the projector. It does this by creating files called "scenarios". EMP SlideMaker2 lets you extract the required parts of a PowerPoint file into the scenario and change the order of these parts without changing the original PowerPoint file in any way, and it also lets you embed other image files and movie files into the scenario. You can transfer a scenario onto a memory card or USB storage device, and insert it into (or connect it to) the projector, so that you can give presentations without having to connect a computer to the projector.
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"Preparing a Presentation (Using EMP SlideMaker2)" in the EasyMP
Operation Guide
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EMP Monitor
This program is used to display the statuses of multiple projectors that are connected to the network on a computer screen, so that you can monitor the projectors and carry out control operations such as turning the power for all the projectors on or off at once. This allows all of the projectors to be monitored and controlled by a single operator at a computer.
sEMP Monitor Operation Guide
The specifications differ as follows for the computers that are required to run each of the above programs.
System Requirements for EasyMP Software
System Requirements for EMP NS Connection
HDD: hard disc drive
OS Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later
CPU Windows: Pentium III 600 MHz or higher (Pentium 4 or
Pentium M recommended) Macintosh:Power PC G3 or higher (500 MHz or higher recommended)
Memory capacity
HDD space At least 20MB Display VGA (640x480) or higher resolution
System Requirements for EMP SlideMaker2
Windows : 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Macintosh: 256 MB or more
(Windows: XGA (1024×768) resolution and 32-bit colour are recommended. Macintiosh: XGA (1024×768) resolution is recommended. For the display colour setting, see the page 51 )
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OS CPU Minimum: Celeron 300MHz (Recommended: Celeron
Memory capacity
HDD space At least 12MB Display At least SVGA (800×600) resolution
* Macintosh is not supported.
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
400MHz or higher) Minimum: 64MB (Recommended: 128MB or above)
(Recommended: XGA (1024×768) resolution or above)
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Installing the EasyMP Software Into the Computer
System Requirements for EMP Monitor
OS
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Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/NT 4.0 Workstation/2000 Professional/XP
CPU Minimum: Pentium MMX 166MHz (Recommended: Pentium
II 233MHz or higher)
Memory
64MB or more (128MB or more recommended)
capacity HDD space At least 6MB Display Minimum: XGA (1024×768) or higher resolution, 16-bit
colour or higher
* Macintosh is not supported.
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Installing EasyMP Software
When using Windows 2000/NT4.0/XP, only a user with administrator privileges can install the software.
Procedure
Turn the power on for the computer and close all applications that are
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currently running.
Place the "EasyMP Software" CD-ROM that is included with the
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projector into the computer.
If using Windows
The installer will start automatically.
If using a Macintosh
In the "EPSON" window, double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon. If the previous version of the EMP NS Connection has been installed, uninstall
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it before installing the newer version.
A virus checking program window will appear, so check the contents
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and then click "Next".
A software confirmation window will appear.
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Tip :
If using Windows
If the setup program does not start running automatically, select "Run" from the "Start" menu, then type "R(CD drive letter):\SETUP.exe" in the dialog box and click the "OK" button.
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Installing the EasyMP Software Into the Computer
Check the setup details and then click the [Install] button.
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Windows Macintosh
Selects the software to install.
Changes the display language.
Starts installation.
Stops installation.
Installation will start. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.
Caution :
When installing EMP NS Connection in Windows 2000/XP, the following installation confirmation window is displayed.
When prompted, be sure to select, "Yes" (Windows 2000) or "Continue Anyway"(Windows XP). If you do not select "Yes" or "Continue Anyway", Network Screen will not operate normally. When the "EPSON GDI Monitor Driver" is being installed, the screen may go blank for a moment, but this is not a problem. Allow the installation to continue.
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Click the "Finish" button to complete the installation.
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If using a Macintosh, a message may be displayed prompting you to restart the computer. Follow the message instructions to restart the computer.

Inserting and Removing LAN Cards

Inserting the LAN Card into the Projector
This describes how to insert and remove LAN cards, using the wireless LAN card that is included with the projector as an example. If using a wired LAN card, read the instructions that are provided with the card being used.
Caution :
• Make sure that the card is facing the correct way. If it is inserted incorrectly, it will
cause operating problems and may damage the card and the projector.
• Be sure to remove the card before transporting the projector.
Procedure
Insert the wireless LAN card into the card slot so that it is facing upwards.
Push the wireless LAN card in firmly as far as it will go.
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Inserting and Removing LAN Cards
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
Caution :
• Do not remove the wireless LAN card while the access lamp of the wireless LAN card is flashing green, otherwise it may damage the wireless LAN card.
• The wireless LAN card gets hot during and after projector use. Please handle the card carefully to avoid personal injury or burns.
Procedure
Press the eject button to the left of the card slot.
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The eject button will pop out.
Eject button
Card slot access lamp
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Press the eject button again.
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Enough of the wireless LAN card will be ejected so that you can grasp the edge of the card and pull it straight out of the slot.
Caution :
Be sure to press the eject button back in to prevent it from being broken or damaged.

Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode (Wireless LAN)

This section describes the procedure for connecting a projector to a network and projecting images from a computer, and also how to disconnect the projector in easy connect mode.
At computer
Install the EasyMP software (included)
Make the wireless LAN (ad hoc mode) connection settings
Start EMP NS Connection
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Insert the wireless LAN card
Make the easy connect mode settings in "Basic Wireless LAN Settings"
Start EasyMP (connection standby mode)
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At projector
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Carried out second and subsequent times
Tip :
The optimum performance can be obtained if the resolution of the computer being used is XGA or lower and the colour settings are for 32-bit colour (Windows) or Thousands (Macintosh).
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Caution :
Do not remove the wireless LAN card while the access lamp of the wireless LAN card is flashing green, otherwise it may damage the wireless LAN card.
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Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode (Wireless LAN)
Projector Network Settings
First, connect the projector to the network in easy connect mode.
Use the remote control that is included with the projector to carry out these connection settings.
Tip :
These settings only need to be made once, and will be kept from then on.
Procedure
Insert the wireless LAN card into the card slot on this projector.
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Press the [Power] button to turn on the projector.
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Press the [EasyMP] button.
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EasyMP standby screen will be displayed.
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Ensure that the "Config" button at the lower right on the window is
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selected, and press the [Enter] button.
Tilt the [ ] button down to move the cursor to "Wireless LAN" - "Basic"
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button in the left portion of the screen, and then press the [Enter] button.
Check that the cursor is at "Easy connect mode", and then press the
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[Enter] button.
This selects "Easy connect mode".
Move the cursor to the item that you would like to set, and then press
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the [Enter] button and set the item.
The settings of each of the items is shown below.
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Some menu items require characters or numerals to be entered. See "Entering Characters and Numerals" (s p.25 ) for details on entering characters and numerals.
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Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode (Wireless LAN)
Projector name Enter a name for the projector. This name is used to
identify the projector when connected to the network. The default value is EMPxxxxxx (xxxxxx is the last 6 characters in the MAC address for the wired LAN). Up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be entered.
ESSID
g Enter the ESSID. The initial value is "EPSON." Up to 16
Password for WEB control
Projector keyword
MAC address
single-byte alphanumeric characters can be entered. Normally you should enter the same term (character string) as the ESSID for the computer being connected to. However, the projector is provided with an automatic ESSID search function, so that the projector can be connected even without setting the ESSID to the computer's ESSID. Automatic ESSID searching is a function that temporarily assigns the computer's ESSID to the projector (default setting). This lets the projector and computer connect easily without setting both names to match.
If you set a password, entry of that password will be required when using EasyWeb, and when starting EMP Monitor. Up to 8 single-byte alphanumeric characters are available.
If the projector keyword option is set to "ON", keyword entry will be required to connect to the projector over a wireless LAN. Use this function to prevent unintended or unauthorized access to the projector during presentations, from other points on the wireless LAN. This option should normally be "ON".
g Displays the wireless LAN card MAC address.
If there is no wireless LAN card inserted, the MAC address will be displayed as "00:00:00:00:00:00".
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* The item contents will be cleared if you select the "Clear" button on the
selected item and press [Enter] on the remote control.
Entering Characters and Numerals
Perform the following steps to enter characters and numbers using the remote control.
1. Move the cursor to the item to input, and press the [Enter] button. The cursor turns green to indicate you are in input mode.
2. To enter numbers, use the numeric keypad
Remote control
while holding down the [Num] button. [ ] Tilt the [ ] button up to select individual characters or numbers in the following order: A-Z 0-9 symbols a-z space. Tilt the [ ] button down to select them in reverse order. To set your target character quickly, press and hold the [ ] button to rapidly advance through characters.
3. To input subsequent numbers or characters,
Numeric buttons
The buttons in the box can be used as a numeric keypad while holding down the [Num] button.
tilt the [ ] button to the right. The first number or character is selected and the cursor moves to the second entry position.
4. After you have entered all the characters, press the [Enter] button to finalise the entry. The cursor will turn yellow.
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Keep depressed
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Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode (Wireless LAN)
Press the [ ] button to move the cursor to "OK" button displayed in the
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upper right of the screen, and press the [Enter] button.
The display returns to the EasyMP standby screen. The ESSID that has been set will be displayed. If "Projector Keyword" has been set to "ON", the projector keyword will also be displayed.
The value is displayed here.
Tip :
When connecting to a computer, check the projector keyword displayed in the EasyMP standby screen and enter that keyword. Connection is not possible using a previous keyword.
Computer Wireless LAN Settings
If Using Windows
This describes how to make the settings for the computer to be connected. The following settings should be made for wireless LAN communication.
Ad hoc mode settings
WEP
The setting methods given on the following pages are for computers that use the Windows XP SP2 operating system. If using an operating system other than Windows XP SP2, refer to the instructions that are provided with the wireless LAN card for details on the setting operations.
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g key settings
Tip :
• These settings only need to be made once, and will be kept from then on.
• Depending on the driver for the wireless LAN card that you are using, the window
display contents and button names that actually appear may differ from those given here.
Procedure
While referring to the documentation for the wireless LAN card and
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computer that you are using, carry out the following steps so that the wireless LAN card can be used.
Insert the wireless LAN card into the computer.
Install the driver for the wireless LAN card.
Turn the power for the computer on , and select "Start" - "Connect" -
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"Connecting to a Wireless Network" in that order.
When the window shown at left below is displayed, click the "Change
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advanced settings" button. When the window shown at right below is displayed, click the "View Wireless Networks" button.
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Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode (Wireless LAN)
Make the following settings in the wireless network connection
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properties window, and then click the "Advanced" button.
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Make the following settings in the advanced window, and then click the
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"Close" button.
Click the "Add" button in the wireless network connection properties
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window.
Check that "Data encryption" is set to "Disabled" in the wireless network
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properties window, and then click the "OK" button.
If using Windows 98/ME, set the name in the "Network name (SSID)" box to the same term (character string) as the ESSID of the connected projector (the default setting is "EPSON"). When using Windows XP or 2000, the automatic ESSID Search can be used to make the connection without setting the ESSID.
Select "Disabled".
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Next, proceed to "Connecting the Computer and Projector via the Network".
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