
Connect the projector
to your laptop
For most setups, you’ll need just these two cables:
EPSON®PowerLite®720c/730c
Quick Setup
Power cord Computer cable
Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.
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Connect one end of the computer cable to the
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Computer/Component Video port on the projector.
Follow these instructions to connect the projector 
to your laptop. To connect other devices, such as 
a VCR or desktop PC, see your User’s Guide.
Connect the other end to your laptop’s video or    monitor port.
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If you can’t connect the cable to your PowerBook,®you may need 
to use an adapter. See your User’s Guide for instructions.
Turn on your equipment
Connect the power cord to your projector and plug
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the other end into an electrical outlet.
Remove the lens cover.
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Lens cover
Press the red Power button. The power light
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flashes green, and then stays on.
Power light
Turn on or restart your laptop. (Windows®only: If you
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see this Add New Hardware screen, click Cancel.)
Caution: Before unplugging 
the projector...
To shut the projector down properly:
1. Press the red Power button twice. 
Let the projector cool while the
power light flashes orange
(about 45 seconds). 
2. Once the light stops flashing and 
stays on, it’s safe to unplug 
the projector.
Never unplug the projector when 
the   power light is green or 
flashing orange.
Turn over

Adjust the image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
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Quick Setup
EPSON®PowerLite®720c/730c
If you see a blank screen
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message 
after turning on your laptop, check the following: 
 Make sure the   power light is green and
not flashing and the lens cover is off.
No signal ( ? Help
)
Focus adjustment
Image size adjustment
Note: If you see a blank screen      after focusing, see
the instructions to the right. 
Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Turn to
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W (wide) to enlarge or T (tele) to reduce. (You can also move 
the projector closer to or farther from the screen.)
To raise the image, press the blue foot release levers inward
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and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned 
where you want it, release the levers to lock the feet in position.
No signal ( ? Help
)
 Try turning off the laptop and restarting it.
 If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the Source button on top of the projector. 
(Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.)
If you’re using a Windows laptop:
 Hold down the Fn button and press 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. Allow a few seconds for the projector 
to sync up after pressing it.
On most systems, the     key lets you toggle between the LCD 
screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.
 You might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel
to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port. 
Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.
If your image looks like    or    , you’ve placed the projector
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off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in 
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
If your image looks like    or    , the Auto Keystone correction
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feature has been disabled. You can manually adjust the keystone 
correction value by pressing the    or    side of the Keystone 
button on the projector. Or, to enable Auto Keystone correction, 
refer to your User’s Guide.
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 included in 
your owner’s kit. 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:
If you’re using a Macintosh®:
1. From the Apple®menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors 
or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
Click here
Drag one monitor icon 
on top of the other
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. This lets you display 
on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen.
If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select 
one of the Simulscan resolution settings:
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.
Electronic Support Services
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support 
services 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. For tips, 
templates, and training for developing successful presentations 
go to http://www.presentersonline.com.
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4. Click the Monitor icon.
Click here
5. Select a Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for 
the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
Select a Simulscan 
resolution
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