Epson PowerLite 1716 Quick Setup Guide

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PowerLite® 1716

2 Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

Quick Setup

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

1 Turn On Your Equipment

1 Connect the power cord to the back of the projector and plug the other

end into an electrical outlet.

Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.

Focus

Zoom

3 If your image looks like

to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

4 If your image looks like

the projector to correct it.

, you’ve placed the projector off

, press the

buttons on

2 Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover). Make sure the slide is

opened completely.

3 Remove the battery cover on the remote control. Locate the two AA

batteries that came with the projector and insert them. Then replace the battery cover.

4 To turn the projector on, press the Power button on the projector or

the remote control. The projector beeps once, and the projector’s power light flashes green and then stays on.

3 Choose a

Presentation Method

How do you want to get images to the projector?

• To connect to a notebook, see “If

connecting to a notebook” below.

• To project over a wireless network,

see “If projecting wirelessly using the optional wireless LAN module” on the back of this sheet.

VGA computer cable

• To give a presentation stored on a flash drive, digital camera, or

other USB storage device, see the EasyMP Operation Guide on your projector CD.

If connecting to a notebook...

USB cable

(Windows only)

Power light

Power button

To shut down the projector, press the Power button twice and simply unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool off.

2 Adjust the Image

1 Turn on the projector and adjust the image as described in sections

1 and 2 of this sheet.

2 Do one of the following:

• Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s

Type B (square) USB port.

Connect the flat end of the USB cable to any available USB port

on your notebook (Windows® only). Click Agree to install a one-time driver file.

1 To raise the image,

press the foot release button for the front adjustable foot and lift the front. Release the button to lock the foot in position.

• Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector’s blue

Computer (Component Video) port.

Connect the other end to your notebook’s video-out port

or monitor port. Switch your notebook to external display.

3 If your projector and notebook don’t display an image, do

the following:

Windows: Hold down the Fn button on the keyboard and press the

CRT/LCD or function key. If this doesn’t work, double-click Display in the Windows Control Panel. In Windows Vista® , right-click

on the desktop and select Personalize, then select Display Settings. Make sure both the LCD screen and monitor port are enabled. See your Windows online help for details.

Mac OS® X: From the Apple® menu, select System Preferences,

then click Display or Displays. Click Detect Display. Select the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box, click the Arrangement (or Arrange) tab, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.

If projecting wirelessly using the

Using EasyMP

NOTE: You must have already purchased and installed an optional LAN

module, installed the projector’s EasyMP (EMP NS Connection) software and configured your projector and computer. See the EasyMP Operation Guide for instructions.

1 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the

remote control.

2 Windows: From the Start menu,

select Programs or All Programs > EMP NS Connection.

Mac OS X: Double-click the

EMP NS Connection icon in your Applications folder.

optional wireless LAN module...

Follow the steps in this section to project over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or

802.11a wireless network from a computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Windows Vista, or Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.5.x. Your computer must have a wireless card or built-in wireless interface.

You can also project wirelessly by using the Network Projector

function in Windows Vista. See the User’s Guide for instructions.

1 Turn the projector over and unscrew the

wireless module cover.

2 Remove the wireless module cover.

3 Select Advanced Connection Mode and click OK. If using ad hoc

wireless networking, select Quick Connection Mode and click OK.

4 Once the name of your projector

appears, select it and click Connect.

If a projector is in use and is “locked”

to prevent interruption, you won’t be able to select it.

5 If you see a message asking for a

keyword, enter the four digits that appear on the EasyMP Network Screen and click OK.

You see the image on your monitor transmitted to the projector, and a floating control bar appears on the computer screen:

Click here to minimize

3 Install the optional wireless LAN

module. Then replace the cover and screw.

4 Turn on the projector and adjust the

image as described in sections 1 and 2 on the front of this sheet.

5 Do one of the following:

• To use Quick Wireless Connection, follow the steps

below (Windows only). You need to purchase the optional USB key to use this connection method.

• To use EasyMP

, see ”Using EasyMP” (Windows and Mac OS).

6 Connect the USB key to the projector’s Type A (flat) USB port.

6 When you’re done with your presentation, click Disconnect on the

control bar.

Where To Get Help

For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your projector CD.

Telephone Support Services To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with your projector. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:

U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.

7 When you see a projected message

that the network information update is complete, remove the USB key.

8 Connect the USB key to a USB port on

your Windows computer or notebook.

If you see the AutoPlay window in Windows Vista, select

Run Launch U3.exe. Then select Allow.

9 When you see a license agreement, click Agree to install the Quick

Wireless Connection driver. If you see a Firewall message, select Yes to disable the Firewall. After a few moments, your computer display is projected. If not, restart your computer.

10 When you’re done with your presentation, remove the USB key.

You can purchase the wireless LAN module and other optional accessories online at http://www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or http://www.epson.ca (Canada sales).

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