Epson PowerLite 1815p Quick Start Guide

PowerLite® 1815p

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

2 Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.

Focus

Zoom

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

end into an electrical outlet.

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

completely.

3 If your image looks like

button on the projector and follow the on-screen instructions.

, , or

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” on the back of this sheet.

, press the Quick Setup

Computer cable

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

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.

Power light

Power button

To shut down the projector:

You must have installed the projector’s EasyMP™ software and

configured your projector and computer before you can project wirelessly. See your User’s Guide for instructions.

• To give a presentation stored on a CompactFlash memory card,

flash drive, digital camera, or other USB storage device, see Chapter 5 in your User’s Guide.

• To connect to your notebook using the included USB cable,

see your User’s Guide.

If connecting to a notebook...

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

sections 1 and 2.

2 Locate the computer cable that came with the projector.

Connect one end to the projector’s blue Computer1 port.

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

monitor port.

1. Press the Power button twice.

2. When the orange light stops flashing and the projector beeps, you can unplug the projector.

2 Adjust the Image

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.

3 Press the Source Search button on the projector or the

Search button on the remote control until your computer

image is displayed.

NOTE: If your notebook has a DVI connector, you need to use an optional DVI-to-VGA adapter with the included computer cable (see your computer’s documentation).

Turn over

4 If you see a blank screen or you don’t see the image you are trying

to project from your computer, make sure the Power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the A/V Mute slide (lens cover) is open.

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

function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as , or it may be labeled CRT/LCD. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up.)

5 Select Quick Connection Mode and click OK.

If you see this screen, click Yes.

5 If your projector and notebook don’t display the same image, do

the following:

Windows: Try using the CRT/LCD or function key, as described

above. If this doesn’t work, double-click Display in the Windows Control Panel. In Windows Vista,TM 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.

Macintosh® OS X: From the Apple® menu, select System

Preferences, then click Displays. 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...

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 Macintosh OS X 10.3 to 10.4.x.

NOTE: You must have already installed the projector’s EasyMP (EMP NS

Connection) software and configured your projector and computer. See the User’s Guide for instructions. Also, your computer must have a wireless card or built-in wireless connection.

You see this screen:

6 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.

7 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

1 Install the wireless module. If necessary,

secure it using the screw included with your projector.

2 Turn on the projector and adjust the

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

3 Select EasyMP as the source by

pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control.

The projector displays a screen like this:

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

control bar.

Where To Get Help

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

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

4 Windows: From the Start menu, select EMP NS Connection.

Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EMP NS Connection icon in your Applications folder.

You see this screen:

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.

Visit http://www.presentersonline.com to access tips, templates, and training for developing successful presentations.

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