Epson EMP-735 Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide

EasyMP Setup Guide

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Notations Used in This Guide

Caution :

Tip :

[(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 Instructions
In this edition, Windows procedures will be used to explain operations which
are common to both Macintosh and Windows. When the procedures differ they
will be explained individually.

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. See "Appendices: Glossary". p.82

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

Functions .......................................................................................... 5

Projecting Computer Images via a Network (Network Screen) ............ 5

All-in-one Projector Management .........................................................6

Giving a Presentation Without a Computer (CardPlayer)......................7

Before Use

Operating Environment ................................................................... 10

System Requirements for EasyMP Software....................................... 10

Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN Cards

and Access Points..............................................................................11

Precautions Regarding the Use of the Included

Wireless LAN Card...........................................................................12

Inserting and Removing Cards ....................................................... 14

Installation ...........................................................................................14

Removal...............................................................................................15

Interpreting the Access Lamp..............................................................16

Installing EasyMP Software ............................................................ 17

Projecting Images from a Computer Communicating via

a Network (Network Screen)

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Types of Network Connections ....................................................... 22

Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode .......................................... 23

Before Connecting...............................................................................23

Steps for Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode................................24

Using the Toolbars .......................................................................... 37

Icon Use and Actions........................................................................... 37

E-Zoom................................................................................................ 39

Basic Settings.......................................................................................40

Disconnecting from a Network Connection..................................... 42

Disconnecting at the Computer............................................................42

Disconnecting at the Projector.............................................................42

Connecting in Access Point Mode or

Wired LAN Connection Mode ...................................................... 43

Before Connecting...............................................................................43

Steps for Connecting in Access Point Mode or

Wired LAN Connection Mode..........................................................44

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Contents

What If the Projector You Want does not Appear?.......................... 60

Connecting in IP Connect Mode ......................................................... 60

Creating and Connecting to Groups .................................................... 65

Transmitting Encrypted Data ........................................................... 75

Appendices

Compatible PC Cards ..................................................................... 80

Compatible Memory Cards ................................................................. 80

Compatible Wired LAN Cards ............................................................ 80

Uninstalling EasyMP Software ........................................................ 81

Glossary .......................................................................................... 82

About Compliance Statement ......................................................... 84

Index ............................................................................................... 86

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Functions

EasyMP supplied with this unit is divided into the following two functions:

• Network Screen Function - connects to a network and projects images
from a computer.

• CardPlayer Function - projects files stored on a memory card in this
projector and allows a presentation to be shown without connecting to a
computer.

Projecting Computer Images via a Network (Network Screen)

If a projector equipped with Network Screen is connected to a network via a
wireless LAN, computer images can be projected without cables.
Additionally, if the projector is connected to a LAN, the images of a computer on
the network can also be projected.

Wireless Connection

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Functions

Wired LAN Connection

All-in-one Projector Management

If any errors occur with a projector, the projector can be made to notify the details
of these errors to a designated e-mail address.
In this way, projectors installed in remote locations can be monitored and controlled
from one place, saving time and energy.
If "EMP Monitor" is used, you can simultaneously turn the power to multiple
projectors on or off, and control multiple projectors connected to a network.

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Giving a Presentation Without a Computer (CardPlayer)

By using CardPlayer, files saved to a memory card can be projected without using a
computer.

Scenario files

Graphic files

Movie files

Projecting a PowerPoint File

By using EMP SlideMaker2, the essential parts can be extracted from a Microsoft
PowerPoint file, rearranged to create a "scenario" and transmitted to a memory card.
As these transmitted scenarios are reproducible by Card Player, PowerPoint
presentations can be made at your destination by carrying just the projector and the
memory card on which the presentation is stored.

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Projecting Photograph Data from a Digital Camera or Memory Card

In addition to being able to view the files saved on a memory card in a list, files can
be projected in order, one at a time, like a slideshow.

Projecting Movie Files

MPEG movies can also be projected. If a movie file recorded on a digital video
camera or downloaded from the internet is stored on a memory card, it can be
played back by CardPlayer in the same way as an graphic file. If sound has been
recorded with the MPEG movie, the sound will also be played back. A more
effective presentation can be performed using movie files.

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Before Use

This chapter describes the preparation for connecting the projector
to a computer.

Operating Environment 10

• System Requirements for EasyMP Software...................... 10

• System Requirements for EMP NS Connection................... 10

• System Requirements for EMP SlideMaker2 ....................... 10

• System Requirements for EMP Monitor ............................... 11

• Conditions for Connecting to Compatible

Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points.............................. 11

• Precautions Regarding the Use of the Included

Wireless LAN Card............................................................... 12

• EM Safety Precautions......................................................... 12

• Frequency Precautions......................................................... 13

• International Travel Precautions........................................... 13

Inserting and Removing Cards 14

• Installation ............................................................................. 14

• Removal.................................................................................. 15

• Interpreting the Access Lamp.............................................. 16

• Interpreting the Card Slot Access Lamp............................... 16

• Interpreting the Wireless LAN Card Access Lamp ............... 16

Installing EasyMP Software 17

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Operating Environment

System Requirements for EasyMP Software

The "EasyMP Software CD-ROM" provided, contains the following three
programs.

• EMP NS Connection

Transmit images from computer to a projector via a network.

• EMP SlideMaker2

Create and transmit scenarios.

• EMP Monitor

Simultaneously monitor and control multiple projectors on a network.

The hardware requirements for each software program differs as follows.

System Requirements for EMP NS Connection

OS Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

Mac OS X10.2.4 or above

CPU Windows Minimum: Pentium III 500MHz (Recommended:

Pentium III 700MHz or higher)
Macintosh Minimum: Power PC G3 or greater
(Recommended: 500MHz or higher)

Memory Windows At least: 128MB (Recommended: 192MB or above)

Macintosh At least: 256MB

Available hard
disk space

Display At least VGA (640×480) resolution (Recommended: XGA

At least 20MB

(1024×768) resolution, 16-bit colour (Windows) or Thousands
(Macintosh))

System Requirements for EMP SlideMaker2

OS Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

CPU Minimum: Celeron 300MHz (Recommended: Celeron

400MHz or higher)

Memory Minimum: 64MB (Recommended: 128MB or above)

Available hard
disk space

Display At least SVGA (800×600) resolution (Recommended: XGA

* Macintosh is not supported.

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At least 12MB

(1024×768) resolution or above)

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System Requirements for EMP Monitor

OS 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)
Available hard

disk space
Display Minimum: XGA (1024×768) or higher resolution, 16-bit

* Macintosh is not supported.

At least 6MB

colour or higher

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Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points

The included wireless LAN card can connect with the following Wi-Fi compliant
equipment.

• 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. Our company will not be held responsible for any damage caused if the
LAN card is inserted into a computer.

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Operating Environment

Precautions Regarding the Use of the Included Wireless LAN Card

Do not use a wireless LAN card other than the one provided with this
projector.

The meaning of the label below for the included LAN card is as follows.

Frequency
Range

Modulation HR/DSS-SS
Potential

Interference
Range

Can/Can not
change
frequency

2.4GHz band

Less than 20m

Uses all bands, and is capable of avoiding "licenced" as well
as "unlicenced" bands.

EM 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. Use of
this product is based on due diligence with regard to regulations.

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Frequency Precautions

The frequency range which applies to the wireless LAN cards that can be used in
the projector is the 2.4GHz band. This wireless LAN card operates in the same
frequency bandwidth as 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 if this wireless LAN
card interferes electromagnetically with a special low-power radio station used for
mobile unit identification or causes similar problems.

International Travel Precautions

The wireless LAN card configuration is based on the specifications of the country
of purchase.
Because the wireless LAN card is designed to conform to the channel and
frequency limits of the country it is intended to be used in, please be cautious when
using it outside the country of purchage.

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Inserting and Removing Cards

Inserting and removing PC cards will be explained using the included wireless LAN
card provided as an example. When using a other PC cards or inserting or removing
a card in a PC card slot on a computer, refer to the documentation included with the
card.

Tip :

The following PC cards can be inserted in the card slot on this projector.

• Wireless LAN card (only available with the one included with this projector)

• Memory card

For detailed specifications regarding compatible cards, refer to "Compatible PC
Cards". p.80

• Wired LAN card

For details on compatible wired LAN cards, refer to "Compatible Wired LAN Cards".

p.80

Installation

Caution :

• Insert the PC card facing the right way. Installing the device back to front or upside

down may cause failure or damage.

• Always remove the card before transporting the projector.

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Hold the wireless LAN card with the face outwards and insert it into the
projector card slot.

Insert firmly into the slot until it is secure. Once the wireless LAN card has
been fully inserted in the card slot, the rear edge of the card will protrude from
the slot.

This side up

Removal

Caution :

• Do not remove a PC card when the access lamp is lit green, when connected to a
network or when projecting a scenario. Improperly removing a PC card may result in
damage to the card or data destruction on a memory card.

• The PC card gets hot during and after projector use. Please handle the card carefully to
avoid personal injury or burns.

• When you wish to remove a memory card whilst using CardPlayer, be sure to close
CardPlayer before removal. CardPlayer may malfunction if a memory card is removed
without closing CardPlayer first. "Closing CardPlayer" in the EasyMP Operation
Guide

Press the eject button 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.

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Inserting and Removing Cards

Interpreting the Access Lamp

Interpreting the Card Slot Access Lamp

The colour of the card slot access lamp indicates the access status of the memory
card as follows when the memory card is inserted.

: ON : OFF

State Access status

Green Data is being read from the memory card.
OFF Not accessing the memory card.
Red An error occurred whilst reading the memory card.

Interpreting the Wireless LAN Card Access Lamp

The card slot access lamp is not on when the wireless LAN card is inserted in the
card slot.
The communication status can be determined by the access lamp on the wireless
LAN card as follows.

: ON : OFF

State Communication status

Ye l l o w The wireless LAN card is ready for use.

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Green Data is being transmitted.
OFF The projector is off or the wireless LAN card is not inserted

correctly.

For information about the wired LAN card access lamp(s), refer to the
documentation of the wired LAN card you are using.

Installing EasyMP Software

Install "EMP NS Connection", "EMP SlideMaker2", and "EMP Monitor" from the
accessory "EasyMP Software CD-ROM" individually, or as needed.
When using Windows 2000/NT4.0/XP, only a user with administrator privileges can
install the software.
Before installation, close all other programs.

For Windows

Turn on the computer, and insert the "EasyMP Software CD-ROM" in

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the CD drive.

The Setup program should start automatically.

Tip :

If the Setup program does not start automatically, manually start the program by
selecting "Start"-"Run" to get the "Run" dialogue box. Specify the location of the setup
program by entering the "R(CD drive letter):\SETUP.exe" and then clicking "OK".

Verify that "Installing EasyMP Software" is selected, and click " ".

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Installing EasyMP Software

Select the names of the software products to install, then click " ".

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Installation begins. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue
installation.
The software cannot all be installed at the same time.

Caution :

When installing EMP NS Connection in Windows 2000/XP, the following installation
confirmation window is displayed.

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When prompted, please 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. Please allow the installarion to continue.

Control will return to the screen in Step 3 once installation is complete.

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To install another software application, select the name and click " ".
To finish, click " ".

For Macintosh

Turn on the power of the computer then insert the include "EasyMP

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Software CD-ROM".
A window will open containing the "EMP NS Connection" installer icon.

Double-click on the "EMP NS Connection" icon.

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The contents of the installer are displayed.

Click on "Continue".

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The software licensing agreement is displayed. Confirm the contents

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then click on the "Continue" and "Agree", in that order.

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Installing EasyMP Software

The installation selection screen opens.

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Click on the destination drive then doubule-click on the "Continue".

Tip :

• After you click on the destination drive, if you click on "Choose...", you can select a
specific folder location to install to.

Click on "Install".

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The installation completes.

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Close the window.

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Tip :

• Only EMP NS Connection can be installed on the Macintosh

Projecting Images from a
Computer Communicating via a
Network (Network Screen)

Here, the procedures for connecting with and projecting from a
computer via a network, how to use the toolbar and the method for
terminating connection, are explained.

Types of Network Connections 22

Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode 23

• Before Connecting................................................................. 23

• Steps for Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode ............... 24

• Connection Settings on the Projector................................... 24

• Computer Connection Settings............................................. 30

• Connecting to a Computer.................................................... 31

• Connection Restrictions........................................................ 35

Using the Toolbars 37

• Icon Use and Actions ............................................................ 37

• E-Zoom................................................................................... 39

• Basic Settings......................................................................... 40

Disconnecting from a Network Connection 42

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• Disconnecting at the Computer ........................................... 42

• Disconnecting at the Projector............................................. 42

Connecting in Access Point Mode or
Wired LAN Connection Mode 43

• Before Connecting................................................................. 43

• Steps for Connecting in Access Point Mode or

Wired LAN Connection Mode............................................. 44

• Connection Settings on the Projector................................... 44

• Connection Settings on the Computer.................................. 55

• Connecting to a Computer.................................................... 56

What If the Projector You Want does not Appear? 60

• Connecting in IP Connect Mode.......................................... 60

• Creating and Connecting to Groups ................................... 65

• Creating Groups ................................................................... 65

• Connecting to a Group.......................................................... 69

• Exporting Groups.................................................................. 72

• Importing Groups.................................................................. 73

Transmitting Encrypted Data 75

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Types of Network Connections

The connection between a computer and the projector via a network can be in one
of two forms.

• Connecting in Ad hoc mode

This is a method of peer to peer connection between a computer and a projector
using a wireless LAN card.
Communication takes place directly between the computer and projector, without
the use of an access point.
Making a connection is as simple as setting up a matching keyword or number on
both the projector and computer.

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• Connecting in Infrastructure Mode

This is the method of using a wired LAN, or a wireless LAN card and an access
point to connect to a client/server based LAN system. The projector can be shared
from the computer linked to the LAN.

Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode

This section describes the steps necessary to project images from a computer using
Easy connect mode, perform operations when projecting images, and to disconnect.

Perform the following steps prior to projecting images.

1. Set up the Easy connect mode settings on the projector.

2. Set up the connection on the computer.

3. Start EMP NS Connection on the computer, and connect to the network.

Once these settings have been established, future sessions can begin by just
connecting the devices. When connecting to a network for the first time or when
settings are changed, refer to "Connection Settings on the Projector" ( p.24 ). If
the projector and computer connection settings are already established, refer to
"Connecting to a Computer" ( p.31 ).

Before Connecting

Ensure that the following procedures have been carried out before connecting a
computer and projector via a network.

• Install EMP NS Connections on the computer you will be using. p.17

• Prepare the computer settings to use either a wireless LAN card or
internal wireless LAN functionality.
For Windows, set the WEP
the wireless LAN card installed in the computer, or the computer’s
documentation.

• For optimal performance, set the screen resolution of the computer you
are using to XGA or lower with a colour depth of 16bit (Windows) or
Thousands (Macintosh).

to OFF. For setup, see the documentation for

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Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode

Steps for Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode

Caution :

• Do not unplug the power cable when EasyMP is in use (screens are changing or the
access lamp on the wireless LAN card is lit green).

• Do not remove the wireless LAN card when the access lamp on the wireless LAN card is
lit green, or when connected to a network. Doing so may damage the wireless LAN card.

Connection Settings on the Projector

First, set up the Easy connect mode connection settings on this projector.
Connection settings are found on the Easy connect mode advanced settings screen
of the Network Screen.
Modify these connection settings using the remote control provided.
This step does not need to be performed if these settings have already been
established.

Insert the wireless LAN card into the card slot on this projector.

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See "Installation" for details. p.14

Press the [Power] button on the remote control to turn on the projector.

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Press the [Comp/EasyMP] button on the remote control. "EasyMP" will

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be displayed on the screen.
EasyMP starts and the following screen is displayed.

ESSID ad hoc mode screenshot

Tip :

If the wireless LAN card is not inserted in the card slot on the projector, the following
screen is displayed. If a wireless LAN card is installed, the screen from Step 3 is
displayed.

Ensure that the "Config" button at the lower right on the screen is

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selected, and press the [Enter] button on the remote control.

The Network advanced settings screen is displayed.

Ensure that the cursor is positioned on "Easy connect mode", and press

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the [Enter] button on the remote control.

This selects "Easy connect mode".

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Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode

Press the [ ] button on the remote control to the right, to move the

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cursor to "Advanced", and press the [Enter] button.

The Easy connect mode advanced settings screen is displayed.

Move the cursor to the selected item, and press the [Enter] button to set

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that item.

The settings of each of the items is shown below.

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Letters or numbers must be input depending on the item. See the "Entering
Letters and Numbers" ( p.28 ) for the letter and number input methods.

Projector name Enter a name for the projector. This name is used to

identify the projector when connected to the network.
Up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be
entered.

Ad hoc mode
settings

ESSID

Select either "ESSID ad hoc" or "Channel ad hoc"
(Windows only). Ensure the same mode is selected on the
connected computer.

Enter the ESSID. The initial value is "EPSON."
Up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be
entered.
Ensure that the same string is entered on the connected
computer.

Channel

Password for
WEB control

Projector
keyword

Select the channel. The initial value is " 11."
From 1-14 channel numbers can be selected.
Be sure to enter the same channel number(s) on the
connected computer. (Windows only)
* Some channel numbers may be unavailable in some

countries. Channel numbers that are unavailable in the
country of purchase have been pre-configured so they
do not display.

When using EasyWeb, you will be asked to enter a
password when EMP Monitor is starting up. If a password
has not been setup, access can be mede by simply
pressing the computer [Enter] key when the password
entry screen is displayed.
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. A keyword will be displayed on the screen
of the projector you are trying to connect to. 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".

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MAC
address

* The item contents will be cleared if you select the "Clear" button on the

selected item and press [Enter] on the remote control.

Displays the wireless LAN card MAC address.

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Connecting Using Easy Connect Mode

Entering Letters and Numbers

Perform the following steps to enter letters and numbers.

1. Move the cursor to the item to input, and press the [Enter] button on the remote

control. The cursor turns green to indicate you are in input mode.

2. Select numbers or letters by pressing the [ ] button or the [ ] button. For the

projector name, ESSID, and WEB control password, characters are presented in
this order by pressing the [ ] button : A-Z → 0-9 → symbols → a-z → space.
Press the [ ] button to reverse the display order.

3. To input two or more numbers or letters, press the [ ] button on the remote

control. The first number or letter is selected and the cursor moves to the second
entry position. Select the second, and all the subsequent numbers and letters in
the same way as the first character.

4. After you have entered all the characters, press the [Enter] button on the remote

control to finalise the entry. The cursor will turn yellow.

When finished making setting changes, press the [Page up] button on

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the remote control, and move the cursor to "OK". Press the [Enter]
button.

This applies the setting changes and returns to the Network advanced settings
screen.

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Press the [Page up] button on the remote control to move the cursor to

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"OK", and press the [Enter] button.

This returns to the Connection Stand-by screen. The ESSID or channel number
that was set is displayed. If "Projector keyword" is "ON", the keyword is also
displayed.

The value is displayed here.

Tip :

The projector keyword changes each time the projector power is turned OFF and ON
again, and when the wireless LAN card is removed and reinstalled. When connecting to
a computer, check the projector keyword displayed in the Connection Stand-by screen
and enter that keyword. Connection is not possible using a previous keyword.

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