Epson PowerLite 745c User Guide

Epson® PowerLite® 745c

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Epson and 3 LCD are registered trademarks, and EasyManagement and EasyMP are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

PrivateLine, Presenters Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks; SizeWise is a trademark; and Epson Connection, Epson Store, and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 15

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display

the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Resizing Video images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control. . . . . . 35

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 40

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device. . . . . . . . . 46

Removing the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 49

Starting EasyMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configuring the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Adding WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Adding WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Adding LEAP Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Projecting Wirelessly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the Control Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Connecting in IP Connect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Switching Between Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the Wireless 802.11g Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Presenting from a Memory Card, Digital Camera, or External Drive

Inserting a Memory Card in the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Removing a Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Creating a Slideshow on the Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Displaying the Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Controlling Your Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Changing Timing and Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Presenting Image Files From an External Drive . . . . . . . . . . 90

Creating a Scenario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario . . . . . . . . . . 92

Creating a Scenario from Scratch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Transferring Your Scenario to a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . 101

Presenting Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Controlling Your Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Editing Your Scenario on the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Managing Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Registering Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Monitoring Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Controlling Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Using E-Mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Understanding the Notification Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Using a Browser to Monitor Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Using Projector Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Creating a Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Connecting to a Projector in a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Exporting a Projector Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Importing a Projector Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 155

Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Solving Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Solving EasyMP Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Installing the Software on a Windows System. . . . . . . . . . . 171

Installing the Software on a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Compatible Video Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

8 Contents

Welcome

The Epson

PowerLite® 745c is an easy-to-use, lightweight projector that offers up to 2500 lumens of brightness and weighs less than 4 pounds. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project from a USB storage device, memory card, or over an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network.

Easy control

The projector’s keystone correction feature automatically corrects image distortion, and you can use the remote control to take charge of your presentation from almost anywhere in the room. Freeze the action, zoom in on part of the picture, or use the remote as a pointer. You can even use it in place of your computer’s mouse to control your computer and change slides in Microsoft

PowerPoint.®

EasyManagement

™

With the projector’s EasyManagement

Windows

PC to remotely monitor and control the projector over a

system, you can use a

network.

Security

To prevent unauthorized use, this projector includes several security features including a password, user’s logo, and the ability to lock the projector buttons.

Using Your Documentation

This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:

■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

■ Notes contain important information about your projector.

■ Tips contain additional projection hints.

Getting More Information

Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help:

■ presentersonline.com

Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club

—and it’s free.

10 Welcome

■ Quick Setup sheet

Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and running if you are connecting to a notebook, PowerBook,

iBook

■ Start Here kit

computer, or projecting over a wireless network.

Includes this User’s Guide, your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and Epson PrivateLine

Support card. Keep the folder

with your projector at all times.

■ Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the

Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 152

for details.

■ support.epson.com

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

■ If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the

sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 166 for more information.

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 184 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers

free Extra Care failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your Start Here kit for details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card included in your Start Here kit and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment

Welcome 11

Unpacking the Projector

After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below:

EasyMP software

CD-ROM

USB cable

Projector

Power cable

802.11G/B wireless card

Remote control and

batteries

Audio adapter

VGA computer cable

Carrying case

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case. See page 13 for ordering information, and page 150 for transportation instructions.

12 Welcome

Additional Components

Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components:

■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One

may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 13.

■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video

device, you’ll need a component video cable. You can purchase one from Epson; see below.

■ Some older PowerBooks

and Macintosh® desktop models may need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 39 (available from Epson; see below.) Older iMac

systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp V13H010L32

Air filter replacement set V13H134A08

ATA molded hardshell case Samsonite Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag

Universal ceiling mount False ceiling plate Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts

Adjustable ceiling channel

Kensington

50-inch portable screen 60-inch portable pop-up screen 80-inch portable pop-up screen

83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen

Macintosh adapter set ELPAP01

Component video cable S-Video cable

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01

Image presentation camera High resolution document camera

wheeled soft case

security lock ELPSL01

ELPKS42 ELPKS35-S ELPKS43

ELPMBUNI ELPFC03 ELPMBSEC

ELPMBACC

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC09

ELPKC19 ELPSV01

V12H162020 V12H064020

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You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store

at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

14 Welcome

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment,

you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen.

Follow the guidelines in this chapter for:

■ Positioning the projector

■ Turning the projector on and selecting the image source

■ Troubleshooting display problems

■ Adjusting the image

■ Turning off the projector

note

You can mount the projector on the ceiling, or place it behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See page 173 for details.

Positioning the Projector

If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good-size image.

Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other settings.

TBD

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and

under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of anything that could block the vents under the projector.

■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical

outlet or extension cord.

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3.2 to 3.9 ft6.6 to 7.9 ft33.1 to 39.7 ft Distance from screen

Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.

Projector

Screen

If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the

Sync buttons on the projector. See page 24 for detailed information

about correcting the image shape.

For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room, see page 173.

note

After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from Epson; see page 13.

anti-theft

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17

Projecting the Image

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described on page 37. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image.

Turning On the Projector

note

To shut down the projector, see page 26. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.

Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the image source manually (see page 19).

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other

end into an electrical outlet.

The

Power light comes on.

Power light

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3. Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on top of

the projector.

The projector beeps once and the

Power light flashes green as the

projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the

Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is

ready for use.

4. If you’ve connected a Windows

-based computer to the projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard screen saying your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click

Cancel.

5. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 114.

Selecting the Image Source

Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of connected equipment (such as a computer or DVD player).

If you don’t see the image you want, press the on the projector or the

Search button on the remote control until

you see the image you want to project.

You can also use the

Source buttons on the remote control to switch

between devices connected to the ports identified on each button, or select EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card.

Source Search button

warning

Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.

note

To focus and adjust the image, see page 23. If a projected image fails to appear, see page 20 for help.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19

Troubleshooting Display Problems

Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image.

You Can’t Project an Image

If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following:

■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described

beginning on page 37.

■ Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the lens

cap is off.

■ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source,

you may need to press the projector’s control panel or to select the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.)

■ If you’re using a PC notebook, press the function key on your

keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled hold down the

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to

Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for

the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

Source Search button on the

Search button on the remote control

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the Same Image

If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow these guidelines.

If you’re using a PC notebook:

■ On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle

between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. It may be labeled

Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

20 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as

. You may have to hold down the

Fn key while pressing it.

■ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously

on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled.

From the Control Panel, open the Properties dialog box, click the

Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by

brand; you may need to click a

Display utility. In the Display

Settings tab, then click

Monitor tab, then make sure the

external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for details.

If you’re using Macintosh OS X:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple

Displays.

2. Make sure the

3. Click the

Arrangement (or Arrange) tab.

menu, select System Preferences, then select

VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.

Make sure Mirror Displays is checked

4. Make sure the

Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21

If you’re using OS 8.6 to OS 9.x:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

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.

If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings:

1. Click the

2. Select a the projector to sync up after making the selection.)

22 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Monitor icon.

Click here

Select a Simulscan resolution

Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for

Adjusting the Image

Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:

■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See

below.

■ To focus or zoom your image, see page 24.

■ If the image isn’t square, see page 24.

■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 26.

If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 6.

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it.

1. Stand behind the projector. Press the blue foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector.

2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever to lock the foot in position.

3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image by turning the projector’s rear foot.

Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but you can manually correct the shape as described on page 24.

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Projector rear foot

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.

Turn the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image.

Focus Zoom

If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the

E-Zoom

buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 33 for instructions.

Adjusting the Image Shape

In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen.

Even if the projector is slightly tilted (within a range of 15° up or down), the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion.

It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be corrected. During this time, a vertical keystone correction gauge appears on the screen.

24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Corrected imageProjector tilted up Projector tilted down

If your image is still distorted, you can correct it using the Keystone buttons on the projector’s control panel or the projector’s Setting menu.

Using Keystone Correction

To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom, do the following:

■ Press one of the two triangular buttons on the projector’s control

panel, as shown below. Continue pressing the button until you are satisfied with the shape of the image.

Keystone correction

note

The image will be slightly smaller after adjusting. If it’s important to maintain the correct aspect ratio, use the menu system to perform keystone correction, then use the remote’s to adjust the aspect ratio. See page 113.

Resize button

■ Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector,

select the

From the Setting menu, select

Setting menu, and press Enter.

Keystone and press Enter. Use

the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed.

If the image becomes uneven, decrease the sharpness setting. (See page 111.)

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Correcting Computer Images

note

You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect. The works only with computer images.

note

You can set the projector to automatically turn off the

rojector lamp and enter “sleep mode” when it has not received any signals for

0 minutes. This conserves electricity, cools the

rojector, and extends the life of the lamp. If you want to start projecting again,

ress the P Power button. If you are done using the

rojector, unplug the power cord. To enable sleep mode, see page 120.

Auto button

If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right, press the

Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on

the projector. This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings.

If the

Auto button doesn’t correct the problem, you may need to

adjust the tracking or sync using the projector’s Signal menu. See page 112 for more information.

Shutting Down the Projector

When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating.

1. Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector.

2. To turn off the projector, press the red P

remote control or projector.

Power button on the

You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)

26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

3. Press the PPower button again. The lamp is turned off and the

Power light flashes orange for about 20 seconds as the projector

cools down. After the projector has cooled, the projector beeps twice, the orange light stays on, and the exhaust fan shuts off.

If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange light stops flashing. Then press the P

Power button.

4. If you extended the adjustable front foot, press up on the blue foot release lever to retract it.

5. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.

caution

Turn the projector off when not in use. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may reduce the projector’s overall life.

Using the Direct Power On Function

The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector will start up automatically when you plug it in; you won’t have to press the

Power button.

Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:

1. Press the

Extended menu.

2. Choose

3. Choose

4. Highlight

Menu button on the remote control and select the

Operation and press Enter.

Direct Power On and press Enter.

On and press Enter.

note

If a power outage occurs when Direct Power On is enabled and the projector is plugged in, the projector will start when the power is restored.

5. Press

Esc or Menu to exit.

The setting will take effect the next time you plug in the projector.

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Using the Remote Control

The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your

presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away.

note

For information and resources to help you give the most professional

resentation, be sure to visit

presentersonline.com.

You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 31) or as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 36). You can also use it to adjust the color mode for various environments (page 34) or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer (page 35).

This chapter covers:

■ Using the remote control

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Operating your computer with the remote control

■ Highlighting your presentation

note

If a button is pressed longer than 30 seconds, the remote control stops operating to conserve power. When you release the button, normal operation resumes.

Using the Remote Control

Follow these tips for using the remote control:

■ Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the

screen.

■ Stand within 20 feet of the projector.

■ Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in

direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.

Replacing the Batteries

caution

When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:

■ Replace the batteries as

soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash immediately.

■ Do not expose batteries to

heat or flame.

■ Dispose of used batteries

according to local regulations.

■ Remove the batteries if

you won’t be using the projector for a long period of time.

Replace the batteries as described below:

1. Turn the remote control over.

2. Press down on the tab on the battery cover as you lift the cover off.

3. Install two AAA batteries, inserting the

+ and – ends as

shown.

4. Position the cover as shown, then press down until it snaps into place.

30 Using the Remote Control

Controlling the Picture and Sound

You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume.

Switching Between Picture Sources

If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or video source, you can switch between the different sources:

■ The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button

on the remote control (or the projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on the screen.

Source Search button on the

■ On the remote control, there are four Source buttons. Use them

to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button, or to use EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card.

After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears.

Using the Remote Control 31

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound. This feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s attention.

■ To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen

turns blue.

■ To turn the image back on, press the button again.

note

This function pauses the image, but not the sound. Also, because the source continues to transmit signals, you won’t resume the action from the point you stopped it.

You can have the screen turn black when you press the

A/V Mute

button. You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display on the screen (see page 117).

Stopping Action

You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image.

■ To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen, press

the

Freeze button. The sound continues.

■ To restart it, press the Freeze button again.

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Zooming Part of Your Image

You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons on the remote control.

1. Press the

E-Zoom button on the remote control.

You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.

2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair.

3. Continue pressing the

E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected

area up to 4 times.

4. While the image is enlarged, you can:

■ Use the pointer button to move around the screen.

■ Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out.

5. When done, press the

ESC button to return the image to its

original size.

Controlling the Volume

To change the volume, press the or button on the remote control or projector.

note

To temporarily shut off the sound and picture, press the

A/V Mute button.

You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See page 114.

Using the Remote Control 33

Resizing Video images

You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust how an image fits into the display area.

For video images, press

Resize to switch the aspect ratio between 4:3

and 16:9. This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in 16:9 widescreen format.

For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, since the projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of the display area. If you press the

Resize button on the projector or remote

control, the projector displays the image at the output resolution of the computer (which makes the image larger or smaller, depending on its resolution). If the resolution of the image is the same as the projector’s (1024

× 768), pressing Resize has no effect.

Adjusting the Color Mode

You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust the vividness of your image.

Press the button repeatedly to select from the following six settings:

■ sRGB: To match the color palette of the sRGB standard for

computer displays

■ Blackboard: To adjust the white point so that colors appear

natural when projecting on a green chalkboard

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■ Dynamic: To increase brightness in bright rooms (the default

when projecting from non-computer sources)

■ Presentation: To optimize the image for computer

presentations. (the default when projecting from a computer)

■ Theatre: To optimize movie images for increased contrast

■ Living Room: To increase brightness when projecting TV or

video images in brightly lit rooms (best for videos)

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control

If you’ve connected a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as described on page 40, you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility when delivering slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to stand next to the computer to change slides.

■ Use the Up and Down buttons to move through a

slideshow.

Page up or down to change slides in PowerPoint

Left-click

Right-click

■ Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen.

■ Press the Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to

double-click. Press the

■ To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the

Esc button to right-click.

pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want it,

Enter to release it.

press

Using the Remote Control 35

Highlighting Your Presentation

You can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from three alternative shapes.

Using the Pointer Tool

1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.

Pointer

If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions in the next section.

2. Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen.

36 Using the Remote Control

3. When done using the pointer, press

Esc to clear the screen.

Customizing the Pointer Tool

You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three alternative shapes.

1. Press the

Setting menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You

can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.

2. Select the shape you want and press

3. Highlight

4. Press

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

Enter.

Return and press Enter.

Menu to exit from the menu system.

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or

desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera. You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device, digital camera, or external speakers.

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting video equipment

■ Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device

■ Playing sound through the projector

note

If you connect a Windowsbased computer to the projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click Cancel.

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook and notebook computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and

iBooks

Component Video

instructions below. After connecting to the computer, you may also want to do one of the following:

■ Connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a

, and hand-held devices. To connect to the blue Computer/

port (standard VGA cable connection), see the

mouse; see page 40

note

For newer PowerBooks with DVI connectors, see your computer’s documentation to see how to use a DVI to VGA adapter (usually included with the computer) to connect to the VGA computer port.

If you’re using an older Macintosh and you can’t connect the cable to your computer, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter, as shown on page 39 (available from Epson; see page 13).

caution

Don’t try to force a connector to fit a port with a different shape or number of pins. You may damage the port or connector.

■ Connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 47

Connecting to the Computer Port

You can connect to the blue Computer/Component Video port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector (the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port).

1. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the projector’s blue other end to your computer’s monitor port. Then go to step 3.

2. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play sound through the projector (see page 47), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 40).

Computer/Component Video port, and the

38 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

3. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 18 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter

If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer. This is available from Epson (see page 13).

1. To use the adapter, remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use, such as 16-inch mode. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.

2. Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable. Then plug the cable (with the adapter) into the video port on your Macintosh.

3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 39

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter (using

Computer/Component Video port), you can use the projector’s

the remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint,

from up to 20 feet away.

note

The remote mouse control function may not operate correctly on systems that have been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows.

note

For details on using the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse, see page 35.

The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows XP, 98SE, Me, or 2000, or Macintosh OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x or OS 8.6 to OS 9.x.

1. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector.

2. Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s USB port.

USB cable

3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on

your notebook or desktop computer.

4. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external

Move

Left click

40 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

cursor

Right click

USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details.

Connecting to Video Equipment

You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections:

■ If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output

connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 42.

■ If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting

an S-Video Source” on page 43.

■ If your video player has a component video port (three connectors

labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a Component Video Source” on page 44.

■ If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single

connector for a VGA-style monitor cable or three connectors labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 45.

After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 47.

RCA connector

(composite video)

S-Video

connector

VGA connector

(RGB video)

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 41

Connecting a Composite Video Source

1. Locate an RCA-style video cable (one is usually provided with

your video equipment or you can purchase one from an electronics dealer).

2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your

player and the yellow

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 47 for

instructions on connecting audio cables.

Video connector on the projector:

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 18 or

the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the or press the

Source Search button on the projector’s control

panel repeatedly until the image appears.

42 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Search button on the remote control

Connecting an S-Video Source

1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 12).

2. Connect the cable to the S-Video connector on your player and

S-Video connector on the projector:

the

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 18 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the or press the

Source Search button on the projector’s control

Search button on the remote control

panel repeatedly until the image appears.

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 43

note

Be sure your video player is not an RGB video source. If you select the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation.

Also, make sure the Computer Input setting in the Signal menu is set to Auto or Component Video (see page 112).

Connecting a Component Video Source

You will need a component-to-VGA video cable or a component video-to-VGA adapter for this connection. You can order this cable (ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 14 for more information.

1. Locate a component-to-VGA video cable or adapter.

2. Connect the cable to your player and the blue

Computer/Component Video connector on the projector.

Component-toVGA adapter

Component-to-VGA cable

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 18 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the

Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search

button on the projector’s control panel repeatedly until

the image appears.

44 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Connecting an RGB Video Source

1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.

2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and

Computer/Component port on the projector.

the

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search

the image appears.

button on the projector’s control panel repeatedly until

note

Be sure your video player is not a component video source. If you select the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation.

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 45

Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device

note

Use a cable less than 10 feet long and connect the camera directly to the projector. Your projector may not function correctly if you use a longer cable or connect your camera to a USB hub.

If you connect a USB hard drive, make sure you use the AC adapter to power the hard drive.

You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB hard drive, or digital photo storage device, such as the Epson P-1000, to the projector using the USB cable specified for your device. Then you can use your camera’s slideshow function or the projector’s EasyMP CardPlayer feature (see page 89) to present images.

1. Make sure there is no card inserted in the projector’s card slot.

2. Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the flat USB port on the projector, as shown.

3. Connect the square end of the cable to your camera or other device.

Removing the USB Cable

If you’re using CardPlayer to project your images, close the program before you remove the USB cable from the projector.

1. Position the cursor over the corner of the CardPlayer screen.

2. Press the

3. Disconnect the USB cable.

46 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Enter button on the remote control to close CardPlayer.

EJECT button in the upper right

Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach an external speaker system.

To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:

1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the

Audio jack on

the projector.

■ If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer/

Component Video

■ If you have video equipment connected to the Video or

S-Video port, use an RCA-style audio cable and the audio

port, use a stereo mini-jack cable.

adapter included with the projector.

Audio adapter

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector(s) on your computer or video equipment.

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 47

Connecting External Speakers

When you use EasyMP, you can output the sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. First, you need to use the Settings menu to set the

EasyMP Audio Out option to External. See page 114 for

instructions.

To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:

1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.

Depending on your speakers you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter.

2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the

Audio

port on the projector.

3. Connect the other end(s) of the cable to your speakers.

The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is output to external speakers, and you can’t use the projector or remote control to control the volume.

48 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Presenting Through a Wireless Network

This chapter tells you how to send pictures to the projector through

a wireless network. Using EMP NS Connection, you can project images shown on your computer screen—including text and graphics—directly to your audience. Because images are displayed in real-time, any changes you make on your PC or notebook are automatically mirrored on the screen.

You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:

■ Starting EasyMP

■ Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer)

mode or Access Point (infrastructure) mode

■ Using wireless security options

■ Projecting wirelessly

■ Removing the wireless 802.11G/B card

Before starting, make sure you’ve installed EMP NS Connection as described on page 169 for each computer you want to connect to the projector. Then follow the steps in this chapter to start EasyMP, configure your projector and computer, and run EMP NS Connection.

Starting EasyMP

note

Only the Epson 802.11G/B card is guaranteed to work. Other brands may not be compatible.

caution

Be careful to insert the card correctly and never force the card in; doing so may damage it. The black end of the card protrudes from the slot when the card is fully inserted.

Always remove the card before transporting the projector. See page 84 for instructions.

Before connecting to the projector, you have to switch it to EasyMP mode. Follow these steps:

1. Turn on the remote control, as described on page 30. Point it at

the projector and press the P

2. Press the

EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP

Power button.

as the source.

3. Insert the Epson 802.11G/B card in the card slot with the label facing upward.

50 Presenting Through a Wireless Network

Once the card is inserted, you see one of these screens, depending on the currently selected mode:

Ad Hoc mode

Access Point mode

note

If you see a message asking you to insert a LAN or memory card, check to make sure your 802.11G/B card is properly inserted.

4. If you’ve already set up your computer and projector for the mode you want to use—Ad Hoc mode (also called computer-tocomputer mode) or Access Point mode (also called infrastructure mode)—skip to “Projecting Wirelessly” on page 74.

Otherwise, continue with the next section.

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 51

Configuring the Connection

note

Make sure you’ve installed the NS Connection software as described on page 169.

To connect to the projector ov er a wireless network, your computer must be running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. Your Macintosh must be running OS X 10.2.4 or later. See page 169 for complete system requirements for projecting wirelessly.

Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) is required to achieve transfer speeds up to 54MB/sec on an

802.11g network. Ad Hoc mode (computer-tocomputer mode) limits network connections to 11MB/sec. This is a standard specification of

802.11g networking.

You can use NS Connection to connect to the projector and send images wirelessly in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode.

■ Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-computer mode) lets you connect

just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up, and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) network card or adapter, or a Macintosh with an AirPort

■ Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) lets multiple computers

or AirPort Extreme card.

access the projector at the same time and easily trade off control over the projector. To use Access Point mode, you need a wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) access point or an AirPort Extreme (or AirPort) base station, and one or more computers with wireless network cards or adapters.

Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use.

Using Ad Hoc Mode

To use Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) mode, adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section.

Configuring the Projector

1. Switch the projector to EasyMP mode and insert the Epson

802.11G/B card (see page 50). You see this screen:

52 Presenting Through a Wireless Network

Config button

2. To select Config, press the Enter button on the remote control.

3. Highlight

Basic under Wireless LAN and press Enter.

You see the following screen:

Easy connect mode

Make sure

Easy connect mode is selected, as shown above.

If not, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to

Enter to select it.

Easy connect mode, then press

4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer.

note

If you want to enter a blank space, use the space character that comes before the capital letter A.

If you need to rename it, highlight the then press

Enter. The text box turns yellow to indicate you are in

Projector name text box

input mode.

Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order, or down to select letters in reverse order; then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next

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If you want to enter numbers, use the numeric keypad while holding down the

Num button on the

remote control.

note

The projector keyword changes each time you turn the projector off and then on again, or remove and reinsert the 802.11g card. Check the keyword on the EasyMP Network screen whenever you start EasyMP and enter that keyword on your computer. You can’t connect using a previous keyword.

character position. When you’re done typing the new name, press

Enter.

5. If your network card supports an SSID or ESSID name (see page 57), highlight the name of your ad hoc network. When you’re done, press

ESSID text box, press Enter, and enter the

Enter.

Note that the ESSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector).

6. If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector, highlight the press

Enter, and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric

characters. When you’re done, press

Password for WEB control checkbox,

Enter.

It is recommended that the keyword setting is changed periodically.

7. If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it, turn

keyword

on. Then when you want to connect to the projector, it

Projector

displays a randomized four-digit number or “keyword” on the screen. When prompted by NS Connection, you can enter the keyword on your computer to connect (see page 77).

8. When you’re done making these settings, highlight the

OK button

at the top of the screen (you can either press the button on the remote control or use the pointer button to highlight it), then press

Enter. Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to

return to the main EasyMP Network Screen.

Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Go to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or “Setting Up Your Macintosh for Ad Hoc Mode” on page 57.

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Configuring the Network Settings for Windows

Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your notebook’s or PC’s network card match the settings you entered for the projector.

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon. You see a screen similar to this:

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

note

On some Windows systems, you can right-click

My Network Places or Network Neighborhood

on the desktop and select

Properties.

Settings may vary, depending on your wireless network adapter. See the documentation for your adapter for more information.

Right-click and select Properties

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2. Right-click the

Properties. You see a screen similar to this:

Wireless Network Connection icon and select

Click here

3. Click the

4. Click the

Configure button.

Advanced tab. You see a screen similar to this:

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5. Check your wireless card’s or adapter’s device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.)

■ Set the Network Type to 802.11 Ad Hoc.

■ Set the SSID to match the name you assigned to the

projector’s ESSID.

■ Make sure Encryption is Disabled.

6. Click the

General tab and make sure that your wireless card or

adapter is enabled.

7. When you’re done, click

OK to close the Properties dialog box.

Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Wirelessly” on page 74.

Setting Up Your Macintosh for Ad Hoc Mode

Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect both computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) and Access Point networks.

Typically, you only need to select your projector’s ESSID from the AirPort status menu on the Macintosh menu bar. If you’re having problems detecting the projector, follow these steps:

1. From the Apple pull-down menu, select

2. Double-click the

Network icon. You see the Network settings

System Preferences.

window.

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note:

If you don’t need the other network port configurations, disable them by deselecting their checkboxes. If more than one network port is enabled, the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector. Disregard this message.

3. Make sure Location is set to

Select Automatic

Select Network Port

Configurations

then select AirPort

4. Select

Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down

Automatic.

menu.

5. Under Port Configurations, select

6. Click

Apply Now. Then close the window.

AirPort.

7. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:

Choose the ESSID you assigned to the projector

8. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.

9. Select your projector’s ESSID.

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Using Access Point Mode

To use Access Point (infrastructure) mode, first adjust your projector and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section.

Configuring the Projector

1. Switch the projector to EasyMP and insert the Epson 802.11G/B card (see page 50). You see this screen:

2. To select

3. Highlight

Config, press the Enter button on the remote control.

Basic under Wireless LAN and press Enter.

You see the following screen:

Access point mode

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Make sure

Access point mode is selected, as shown above. If

not, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to

Access point mode, then press Enter

to select it.

note

If you want to enter a blank space, use the space character that comes before the capital letter A.

If you want to enter numbers, use the numeric keypad while holding down the

Num button on the

remote control. Press the

Num button again to exit

numeric keypad mode.

note

The projector keyword changes each time you turn the projector off and then on again, or remove and reinsert the 802.11g card. Check the keyword on the EasyMP Network screen whenever you start EasyMP, and enter that keyword on your computer. You can’t connect using a previous keyword.

4. Make sure the projector has a unique name so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer.

If you need to rename it, highlight the Projector Name text box and press

Enter. The text box turns yellow to indicate you are in

input mode. Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order, or down to select letters in reverse order; then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position. When you’re done typing the new name, press

Enter.

5. To enable your computer to find the projector on the network, you need to enter an ESSID, which is the SSID name of your access point or the name of your AirPort network. (The name of your AirPort network may be different from that of your AirPort base station; select your base station in the AirPort Admin utility and click

Highlight the When you’re done, press

Configure to check the name of your network.)

ESSID text box, press Enter, and enter a name.

Enter. Note that the ESSID is

case-sensitive (if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector).

6. If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector, highlight the press

Enter, and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric

characters. When you’re done, press

Password for WEB control text box and

Enter.

7. If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it, turn

keyword

on. Then when you want to connect to the projector, it

Projector

displays a randomized four-digit number or “keyword” on the screen. When prompted by NS Connection, you can enter the keyword on your computer to connect (see page 77).

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8. If your access point assigns IP addresses automatically, turn on

DHCP. Otherwise, turn off DHCP and enter the following

information manually:

■ IP address: Type in the IP address you want to assign to the

projector. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network. The last section should be unique.

■ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this

depends on how your network is set up.

■ Gateway address: Enter the IP address that was assigned to

the access point or AirPort base station when it was set up.

™

9. If you want to monitor the projector using HP OpenView, you’ll need to enter at least one trap IP address. See page 122 for details on monitoring the projector.

10. When you’re done making these settings, highlight the

OK button

at the top of the screen (you can either use the button on the remote control or press to highlight it), then press Highlight the

OK button again and press Enter to return to the

Enter.

main EasyMP Network Screen.

Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Go to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or go to “Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode” on page 68. If you need to use WEP, WPA, or LEAP security options, see page 70 to set up the option that your network uses on the projector.

note

For specific details about your network, please consult your network administrator.

If you don’t know your gateway or access point address, see page 67. If you’re using AirPort, start the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station and click

Configure. Then click the Network tab to see your

base station’s IP address.

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note

On some Windows systems, you can right-click

My Network Places or Network Neighborhood

on the desktop and select

Properties.

Settings may vary, depending on your wireless network adapter. See the documentation for your adapter for more information.

Configuring the Network Settings for Windows

Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your computer’s wireless card or adapter match the settings you entered for the projector.

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon. You see a screen similar to this:

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

2. Right-click the

Properties.

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Right-click and select Properties

Wireless Network Connection icon and select

You see a screen similar to this:

Click here

3. Click the

4. Click the

Configure button.

Advanced tab. You see a screen like this:

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5. Check your wireless card’s or adapter’s device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.)

■ Set the Network Type to Infrastructure.

■ Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point

(which should also be the projector’s ESSID).

■ Make sure Encryption is Disabled if you have not set up

encryption on the projector.

6. Click the

General tab and make sure that your wireless card or

adapter is enabled.

7. When you’re done, click box.

8. Right-click the

Properties. You see this screen:

select

Wireless Network Connection icon again and

OK to close the wireless properties dialog

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9. Select Internet Protocol and click the Properties button. You see this screen:

10. If your access point uses DHCP, select

automatically

. Otherwise select Use the following IP address

Obtain an IP address

and enter the required information:

■ IP address: Type in the IP address you want to assign to the

computer. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network. The last section must be unique.

■ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this

depends on how your network is set up.

■ Default gateway: Enter the IP address that was assigned to

the access point when it was set up.

11. When you’re done, click

12. Click the

Wireless Networks tab.

OK.

(If you don’t see this tab, you may need to enable your wireless card or adapter by clicking

Configure to access the device

settings; then follow any instructions on the screen to enable the device.)

note

For specific details about your network, please consult your network administrator.

note

If you don’t know your gateway or access point address, see page 67.

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You see a screen like this:

13. Verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the access point. It should be listed with the small icon next to it, indicating a connection.

If it’s not listed, click point.

14. When you’re done making settings, click box.

Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Wirelessly” on page 74.

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Configure and type the name of your access

OK to close the dialog

Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows

If you’re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the gateway IP address (the IP address of your access point), make sure the wireless connection to the access point is currently active, as described in the previous section. Then follow these steps:

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon. You see a screen similar to this:

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

note

If you cannot identify the gateway address using this Windows utility, use the administrator’s utility software that came with your access point.

Right-click and select Status

2. Right-click the

Status.

Wireless Network Connection icon and select

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3. Click the

Support tab. The gateway’s IP address is listed as

shown:

Gateway address

Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode

Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect Access Point networks.

Typically, you only need to select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on the Macintosh menu bar. If you’re having problems connecting to the projector, follow these steps:

1. From the Apple pull-down menu, select

2. Click the

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System Preferences.

Network icon. You see the Network settings window.

3. Make sure Location is set to Automatic.

Select Automatic

Select Network Port

Configurations

then select AirPort

4. Select

Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down

menu.

5. Under Port Configurations, select

6. Click

Apply Now. Then close the window.

AirPort.

7. Start the AirPort Admin utility. Select your base station, then

Configure.

click

8. On the AirPort tab, make sure your AirPort network name matches your projector’s ESSID. If not, enter the projector’s ESSID in the AirPort Network text box and click

Update.

9. If you turned DHCP on in your projector’s advanced menu, click the Network tab and make sure the checkbox is selected. If you need to select it, click

Distribute IP addresses

Update.

note

If you don’t need the other network ports, disable them by deselecting their checkboxes. If more than one network port is enabled, the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector. Disregard this message.

Your AirPort network and base station names may be different. To check or change your AirPort network name, start the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station, and click Click

Settings, then make any

changes you want on the AirPort tab.

If you’re connecting to your projector in static IP mode, deselect the

Distribute IP addresses

checkbox. Make sure your projector’s gateway address is identical to the base station’s IP address, and the first three segments of the projector’s IP address are identical to the first three segments of the base station’s IP address.

Configure.

Show All

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10. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:

11. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.

12. Select the name of your AirPort network.

Using Wireless Security Options

You can use the following security options when connecting to the projector wirelessly: WEP encryption, WPA security, or LEAP authentication. To set these security features up on your wireless network, see your documentation or get help from your network administrator. See the following sections to enable the security option on your projector:

■ “Adding WEP Encryption” on page 71

■ “Adding WPA Security” on page 72

■ “Adding LEAP Authentication” on page 73

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Adding WEP Encryption

When you click the Security button on the Network screen, you see this screen:

1. Highlight

2. For the WEP encryption setting, highlight press Enter.

3. For Format, highlight press

4. If you chose

5. Highlight the turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode. Press the

order, or down to select letters in reverse order; then press the

position. When done typing your encryption key, press

Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your network, and follow these general guidelines:

WEP and press Enter.

128Bit or 64Bit and

HEX to enable hexadecimal input, then

Enter.

64Bit, highlight Key ID 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Encryption key text box and press Enter. The box

pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical

pointer button to the right to move to the next character

Enter.

note

Text input for WEP encryption varies with different access points; check with your network administrator. Try first. If that doesn’t work, try

Text2 and then Text3.

If you want to enter a blank space, use the space character that comes before the capital letter A.

If you want to enter numbers, use the numeric keypad while holding down the

Num button on the

remote control. Press the

Num button again to exit

numeric keypad mode.

ASCII

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter

26 characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.

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■ For 64 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter 10

characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter

13 alphanumeric characters.

■ For 64 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter 5

alphanumeric characters.

note

If you want to enter a blank space, use the space character that comes before the capital letter A.

If you want to enter numbers, use the numeric keypad while holding down the

Num button on the

remote control. Press the

Num button again to exit

numeric keypad mode.

6. When you’re done making settings, highlight the the top of the screen and press

Enter.

OK button at

Adding WPA Security

When you click the Security button on the Network screen, you see this screen:

1. Highlight

2. Highlight the text box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode. Press the

order, or down to select letters in reverse order; then press the

position. When done typing the key, press

WPA and press Enter.

PSK (pre-shared key) text box and press Enter. The

pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical

pointer button to the right to move to the next character

Enter.

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3. When you’re done making settings, highlight the OK button at the top of the screen and press

Enter.

Adding LEAP Authentication

When you click the Security button on the Network screen, you see this screen:

1. Highlight

LEAP, then press Enter.

2. Enter the user name and password that match the settings on your authentication server:

■ Highlight the User name text box and press Enter. The box

turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode. Press the

pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order, or down to select letters in reverse order; then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position. When done typing the user name, press

Enter.

■ Highlight the Password text box and press Enter. The box

turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode. Press the

pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order, or down to select letters in reverse order;

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note

If you want to enter a blank space, use the space character that comes before the capital letter A.

If you want to enter numbers, use the numeric keypad while holding down the

Num button on the

remote control. Press the

Num button again to exit

numeric keypad mode.

then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position. When done typing the password, press

Enter.

note

If you don’t see your network adapter’s IP address, allow a minute for it to appear. If your access point or AirPort base station uses DHCP (

Distribute IP addresses

setting is enabled for AirPort), sometimes it takes a minute for the server to pick up the IP address.

3. When you’re done making settings, highlight the the top of the screen and press

Enter.

OK button at

Projecting Wirelessly

Once you’ve started EasyMP and set up your projector and computer in either Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode, follow these steps to start NS Connection and project wirelessly.

1. Make sure you’ve installed your 802.11G/B wireless card in your projector (see page 50).

2. Windows: Select

Macintosh OS X: Double-click the your Applications folder.

3. The first time you start NS Connection, you may see a dialog box asking you to select your network. Select the IP address for your computer’s network card and click

EMP NS Connection from the Start menu.

EMP NS Connection icon in

OK.

Once you’ve selected the IP address for your network adapter, you won’t see the Switch network dialog box when you start NS Connection. If you want to change to a different network adapter, click

Extension on the EMP NS

Connection dialog box, then click

Switch LAN on the

extension dialog box.

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You see the screen below. (If you have previously started NS Connection, this is the first screen you see.)

Select projector

If the connection is working properly, you see your projector listed. If you have additional Epson projectors on the network, they are also listed, along with their status.

The color of the status icon next to each projector’s name indicates its status:

■ Gray: the projector is not connected

■ Orange: the projector is connected to another computer

■ Green: the projector is connected to your computer

If you don’t see your projector, check the following:

■ Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a

connection. If you have a Macintosh, check the AirPort icon on the Macintosh menu bar. For Windows, see the documentation for your access point or computer network card.

■ Make sure you’re trying to connect to the right network. In

Windows, verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the access point or that your wireless card or adapter is enabled, and that its SSID matches the projector’s ESSID. In Macintosh, check the AirPort status menu (click

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note

If none of these suggestions work, see the troubleshooting information beginning on page 162.

note

The AirPort network name may be different than the AirPort base station name. To check the network name, start the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station, and click

Configure. Then click Show All Settings. The

network name appears on the AirPort tab.

the AirPort icon on your menu bar) to make sure AirPort is turned on and the projector’s ESSID or your AirPort network is selected.

■ Make sure you aren’t projecting one of the EasyMP

configuration screens. (You should see a message that the projector is ready to connect.) If you have to exit a configuration screen, restart NS Connection.

■ Make sure the ESSID for your projector matches the SSID

for your wireless card, adapter, or access point. If you have an AirPort base station, make sure the projector’s ESSID matches the AirPort network name. Remember that the ESSID is case-sensitive.

■ Check the IP address for both your projector and your

wireless card, adapter, access point, or AirPort base station. The first three segments of the IP address should be identical. The last segment of the projector’s IP address should be close, but not identical, to the last segment of the IP address for your wireless interface, access point, or base station.

■ Restart your computer and start NS Connection again.

■ If you still don’t see your projector, follow the instructions in

“Connecting in IP Connect Mode” on page 80 to connect to the projector.

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4. Once the name of your projector appears, select it and click

Connect. If more than one projector is listed, you can select

additional ones and connect to them at the same time. If the selected projector is already being used by another person, you can still connect to it; doing so automatically disconnects the other user.

5. If you set up the projector to prompt you for a keyword before connecting, you see a screen like this one:

Enter keyword

Type in the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click

OK.

6. Once the connection is established, you see your computer’s image transmitted to the screen, and a floating control bar on your computer desktop:

note

If you want your presentation encrypted, click

Extension and select

Use encrypted communication

This step enhances security but decreases the data transmission speed.

7. If necessary, you can drag the control bar out of the way on your screen.

8. When you’re done with your presentation, click

Disconnect on

the control bar.

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Using the Control Bar

From the control bar, you can access these NS Connection features:

Provides help for NS Connection.

Lists projectors and specifies which ones are in use.

Lets you access the projector’s menu system from an HTML browser window. See page 132 for more information.

Lets you keep the projected image on screen, even if the image on your computer changes.

Turns off the image and sound.

Lets you zoom in on a part of your image.

Lets you change the brightness, contrast, and color mode.

Clicking one of the buttons on the control bar may cause a submenu to appear above the control bar. For example, clicking the button displays the following submenu:

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Lets you switch between the

S-Video ports.

Video, and

Lets you switch between the computer and EasyMP.

Click to close

If you’re using more than one projector, you can use the Projector drop-down menu to select the projector on which you want to make any of the following changes:

■ Brightness

Increase or decrease brightness.

■ Keystone

Click + to narrow the top edge of the screen, or – to narrow the bottom edge (this option functions like the and buttons on the projector’s control panel).

■ Contrast

Increase or decrease image contrast.

■ Color Mode

Lets you select from five preset modes to adjust the color and brightness for specific environments: displays,

Presentation for presentations in dark rooms, Theatre for

Dynamic for presentations in bright rooms,

optimizing movie images, and

sRGB for computer

Living Room for video games.

When you’re done, click the arrow in the upper right corner to close the submenu.

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note

Depending on your network, your projector and computer may connect over different routers even if they are in the same room. Try this method if you are unable to connect automatically.

Connecting in IP Connect Mode

You can establish a connection manually using IP Connect Mode even if your projector and computer are on a different subnet (Access Point mode only) or connecting over different routers.

1. Start NS Connection (see page 74). You see this screen:

Click here

2. Click the

Select this box

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Extension button. You see this screen:

3. Select Use IP connect mode and click OK. You see this screen:

Click here

4. Click

IP connection. You see this screen:

5. Enter the projector’s IP address and click

Search.

Enter the IP address and click Search

note

You can add up to 16 projectors to the list. If you add more, NS Connection begins to delete projectors from the list, starting with the first projector added.

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note

You can connect to a projector while another person is using it. Follow the steps on page 83.

The IP address appears in the Projector list and a searching icon displays:

This icon indicates search is in progress

This icon appears if the search fails to find the projector

If the search fails to find a projector with the specified IP address, the searching icon turns into a question mark. If this happens, run EasyMP on your projector (see page 50) to check the projector’s IP address, then repeat this step.

6. Click the projector you want to connect to and click the button. If more than one projector is listed, you can select additional projectors and connect to them at the same time.

Connect

7. If you are prompted for a keyword, enter the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click

The computer’s image is transmitted to the projector and appears on the screen. See page 77 for details about using the floating control bar on your computer desktop.

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OK.

Switching Between Users

To connect to the projector while another person is already using it (Access Point mode only), follow these steps.

1. Start NS Connection (see page 74). You see this screen:

Select projector

2. Select the projector you want to use and click

Connect.

You see this message:

3. Click

Yes to connect.

The other user is automatically disconnected and notified about the interruption:

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Removing the Wireless 802.11g Card

Follow these steps to remove the card from your projector.

caution

Never remove the card while the card indicator light is green or when projecting wirelessly. You may damage the card or lose data.

1. If you’re running NS Connection, click

Disconnect on the

control bar.

Click Disconnect

2. Check the card access light to make sure it isn’t flashing. Then press the eject button. The button pops out.

Eject button

Access light

3. Press the eject button again. The wireless card partially ejects.

4. Pull the card straight out. Then press the eject button back in to prevent it from being damaged.

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Presenting from a Memory Card, Digital Camera, or External Drive

The projector’s EasyMP feature lets you give presentations from a

memory card or a digital camera connected to the projector with a USB cable. You can play movies, display graphics, or play a scenario, a format that lets you create your own slideshow using PowerPoint files, JPG image files, and BMP graphics files.

This chapter covers the following:

■ Inserting the memory card in the projector and removing it

note

To create a scenario, you need a memory card and a card reader on your computer. Also make sure you’ve installed the EMP SlideMaker software (available for Windows only), as described on page 171.

Depending on the type of card you have, you may also need an adapter to use it with the projector. See page 101.

■ Creating a slideshow on the fly

■ Presenting image files from a digital camera

■ Presenting image files from an external drive

■ Creating a scenario

■ Transferring your scenario to a memory card

■ Presenting scenarios

■ Supported file formats

Inserting a Memory Card in the

note

If a digital camera is connected to the projector, disconnect it before inserting the memory card. The memory card is not

unctional when a digital

camera is connected.

caution

Never force the card into the slot; you could damage the projector.

Projector

Follow these steps to insert the memory card in the projector:

1. If necessary, insert the card into a PC card adapter. (ATA flash cards don’t require an adapter.)

2. Insert the card (with the adapter) into the projector with the label facing up. The projector does not have to be turned off before inserting the card.

Eject button

Removing a Memory Card

When you’re done using the projector and want to remove the memory card, follow these steps.

1. Make sure the card is not in use (the indicator light next to the card slot should be off).

2. Press the eject button above the card slot.

note

If you are using CardPlayer, highlight the and press remote control. Then wait for the indicator light to go off before you eject the card.

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EJECT button

Enter on the

The button pops out.

3. Press the button again. The memory card is released, and you can remove it from the slot in the projector.

4. To remove the card from the adapter, pull it out as shown:

Creating a Slideshow on the Fly

If you have a folder on your memory card containing an assortment of images, you can display them as a slideshow.

Displaying the Slideshow

First make sure the images are stored in a folder on the memory card. Then follow these steps:

1. Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the folder containing your images and press

Select Play Slideshow

Enter.

2. From the drop-down menu, use the pointer to select

Slideshow

and press Enter. The images contained in the folder

Play

are presented as a slideshow.

Use the remote control to run the slideshow as described in the next section.

Controlling Your Slideshow

While your slideshow is running, use the remote control as follows:

■ Press Enter or Page down to display the next slide or image,

or to begin playing a movie.

■ Press Page up to display the previous slide or image, or to

replay a movie.

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■ Press the appropriate side of the pointer button to rotate a

slide or image on the screen.

■ To exit the slideshow at any point, press the Esc button. Press the

Enter button to confirm that you want to exit.

Changing Timing and Other Settings

For each folder on the memory card, you can set the display timing for your slides and change several other display settings.

1. Select the folder containing the images for the slideshow settings you want to change and press

Enter.

2. From the drop-down menu, use the pointer to select

and press Enter

Options

You see this screen:

3. Use the pointer button to select from the following settings. After making a selection, press

■ Continuous Play

Enter to save the change.

Determines whether to repeat the display of images in the folder.

■ Screen switching time

Sets the display time for each image. Choose No if you want to change slides manually.

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■ Display order

Lets you choose between displaying alphabetically by file name or by image file date.

■ Effect

Lets you choose from various transitions between slides, such as Dissolve or Wipe.

■ Mode switching

Lets you choose the mode to use when presenting slideshows, movies, or images, or editing a scenario on the projector.

Guide mode, a drop-down menu appears whenever you

In select an item and press

Quick mode, selecting a scenario, movie, or image file and

In pressing pressing

Quick mode, press the Esc key.

Enter starts the presentation; selecting a folder and Enter opens the folder. To access the menus in

Enter.

4. When you’re done, highlight

OK and press Enter. Your changes

are permanently saved with each folder—even if you turn off the projector or remove the memory card.

Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera

This section explains how to project individual image files on your digital camera using EasyMP CardPlayer and a USB cable connection.

Before you begin, make sure there is no memory card in the projector’s card slot. You cannot have the camera connected while a memory card is inserted; neither the camera nor the card will function with EasyMP CardPlayer.

Follow these steps:

1. Connect your digital camera (see page 46).

2. Turn on your digital camera.

3. Turn on the projector and the remote control, if they’re not already on.

note

Most digital cameras also have the ability to play internal slideshows. Depending on the kind of cable you have, you can connect a camera with a video or A/V out port to the projector’s

S-Video port and transmit

your camera’s slideshow directly to the projector. You must press the

S-Video button on the

remote control to select the correct signal source. See pages 42 or 43 for details.

Video or

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note

Make sure your camera shows up on your desktop as a drive letter. If it does, it is probably a USB mounted device and will work with the projector software. The EasyMP software does not support TWAIN-compliant digital cameras.

4. Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the

EasyMP button on

the remote control. If your camera complies with the DCIM standard, you’ll see a

DCIM folder appear on the EasyMP

CardPlayer screen.

5. Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the cursor on the folder and press

6. Select

Open Folder in the drop-down menu. When the folder

Enter.

opens, you see another folder with your manufacturer’s name.

7. Position the cursor on the folder and press

Enter.

If your camera’s memory card is supported by the projector, you can insert it into the projector’s card slot and project your images (see “Creating a Slideshow on the Fly” on page 87). You can’t have your camera connected at the same time.

8. Select

Open Folder. You see your image files when the folder

opens.

9. Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press

Enter.

10. Select

View Image. The image is projected on the screen. If you

want, you can press a side of the pointer button to rotate the image while you’re viewing it.

To end the slideshow, press the then select

Exit and press Enter.

Esc button on the remote control,

Presenting Image Files From an External Drive

This section explains how to project individual image or movie files from an external hard drive or flash memory drive using EasyMP and a USB connection.

Before you begin, make sure there is no memory card in the projector’s card slot. You cannot have a drive connected while a memory card is inserted; neither the drive nor the card will function with EasyMP.

Follow these steps:

1. Connect your external hard drive or flash memory drive (see page 46).

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2. Plug in your external hard drive.

3. Turn on the projector and the remote control, if they’re not already on.

4. Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the

EasyMP button on

the remote control.

5. Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the cursor on the folder where your photos or movies are stored and press

Enter.

6. Select

Open Folder in the drop-down menu. When the folder

opens, you see another folder with your manufacturer’s name.

7. Position the cursor on the folder and press

8. Select

Open Folder. You see your image files when the folder

Enter.

opens.

9. Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press

Enter.

10. Select

View Image. The image is projected on the screen. If you

want, you can press a side of the pointer button to rotate the image while you’re viewing it.

To end the slideshow, press the then select

Exit and press Enter.

Esc button on the remote control,

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note

To create a scenario, you need a memory card and a card reader on your computer. Also make sure you’ve installed the EMP SlideMaker software (available for Windows only), as described on page 171.

Depending on the type of card you have, you may also need an adapter to use it with the projector. See page 101.

Creating a Scenario

A scenario is a combination of images, movies, and/or audio files that you can present from a memory card. The easiest way to create a scenario is to drag and drop a PowerPoint file on the

SlideMaker2

icon on your desktop. This automatically converts the file to a scenario that you can save to the memory card. Use this method if you have an existing PowerPoint presentation that you want to transfer to the projector.

If you prefer, you can create a scenario from scratch by combining a selection of PowerPoint slides, other graphics, and even movies (see page 94).

Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario

Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to a scenario. Once the scenario is created, you can set up transitions as described on page 98.

1. Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed.

2. Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or

Windows Explorer.

EMP

3. Drag the file icon on top of the

EMP SlideMaker2 icon on

your desktop.

4. You see a message that some transitions are not supported.

Click

OK.

EMP SlideMaker 2 starts and your PowerPoint slides open one-by-one as they are converted. Do not interrupt this process or your PowerPoint file won’t be completely converted.

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5. When you see a message that the slideshow is complete, left mouse-click or press

Enter as prompted. You see your scenario as

shown below. The scenario is made up of individual cells for each of the PowerPoint slides.

Scenario

Cell

6. At this point, you can insert additional images or create transition effects between slides. (See “Building a Scenario from Different Files” on page 96 and “Setting Up Transitions” on page 98 for details.)

If there are slides in the scenario that you don’t want to use, right-click those cells and select

7. Choose

Save from the File menu.

Inactivate.

EMP SlideMaker 2 automatically names your scenario

SCNnnnn.sit (where nnnn is an automatically assigned number). Files\EMP SlideMaker2 As

from the File menu and enter a new scenario name and folder

It also creates a folder for it within your \Program

folder. However, you can choose Save

location if you want.

Once your scenario is saved, you can transfer it to the memory card in your computer’s PC card (PCMCIA) slot (see page 101).

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note

You have to save the scenario on your computer’s hard drive before transferring it. Don’t save it directly to the memory card, or it may not play correctly.

Creating a Scenario from Scratch

Use this method when you want to create a scenario from a selection of PowerPoint slides, graphics, or movie files. You’ll need to set up your scenario file and folder, build the scenario, set up transitions, and check the scenario.

Setting Up the Scenario File and Folder

1. Double-click the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your computer’s desktop (or click

Projector

You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen:

Folders window

Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson

> EMP SlideMaker2).

Scenario windowFile-type selection box

File window

Thumbnail window

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2. Choose New from the File menu. You see the scenario Properties dialog box:

3. Type a name for your scenario file and folder that’s easy to remember, using up to eight capital letters and numbers. Then select from the following options:

■ The default location for the scenario file and folder is in the

\Program Files\EMP SlideMaker2 folder. Click Browse to

choose a new location.

note

The scenario name you enter is also the name of the folder for your scenario on your hard drive.

■ Click Configure BGM(W) to play an audio file during the

scenario. A selection screen appears letting you choose a .WAV file. After you select the file you want, click the arrow button to the right of the option to play it.

■ The Background Color appears around images that don’t fill

the entire screen area. Select a new color, if desired.

■ Select the Image Quality for imported PowerPoint slides.

Higher-quality images look better on the screen but may take longer to appear.

4. Click

OK. You return to the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen.

Continue with the instructions in the next section to build your scenario.

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Building a Scenario from Different Files

note

You can also use the instructions in this section to add files to an existing scenario.

You can build your scenario from any of the following file types, either alone or in combination with other file types:

■ PowerPoint slides, version 2000 through 2003

(file names have .PPT extension)

■ JPEG files (with .JPG extension)

■ Bitmap files (with .BMP or .DIB extension)

■ Movie files (with .MPG extension); must be MPEG 2 (MPEG1 is

not supported)

Follow these steps:

1. Use the navigation tools on the left side of the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen to locate the files you want to include in your scenario.

PowerPoint, JPEG, bitmap, and movie files appear as icons in the file window.

Click to see preview

Thumbnail preview

note

Thumbnail previews for PowerPoint slides will not appear if PowerPoint is not installed on your computer.

2. Click the icon for each file that you want to preview. The preview appears in the thumbnail preview window. If you click a PowerPoint icon, thumbnail images are generated for all the slides in the PowerPoint file. If you click a movie file, an illustration of a film strip appears.

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3. Drag and drop the files you want to include in your scenario from either the file window or thumbnail window into the scenario window. (You can also double-click a thumbnail to add the file to the scenario.)

Scenario Cell

Check a slide’s animation effects here

To include a whole PowerPoint file (instead of individual slides), drag the PowerPoint icon itself into the scenario window. Dragging an entire file preserves the transitions set in PowerPoint.

4. Continue dragging files into the scenario window to build your presentation. Each slide appears in a numbered cell. The cell background color varies according to the type of file in the cell.

5. If you want, you can make changes to the scenario:

■ To rearrange cells, drag and drop them as necessary within

the scenario window.

■ To delete a cell, right-click the cell and select Cut.

■ To check the animation for a slide, click its cell. A section

appears at the bottom of the scenario window displaying each animation operation. (Slides using animation have an .EMA extension.)

You can also create transitions between slides, as described in the next section.

note

Transition effects created in PowerPoint look smoother than those you add with EMP SlideMaker 2.

note

Unless you change the transition setting, your slides will automatically advance after 30 seconds.

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6. When you’re done, click the

Save button or choose Save from

the File menu. Then see page 101 to transfer the scenario to your memory card.

Setting Up Transitions

EMP SlideMaker 2 lets you set your slides to advance manually or automatically after a specified period of time. You can also choose from a variety of transition effects between slides.

1. Click the cell or cells for which you want to set up in the scenario window.

To select more than one cell, hold down the click. To select all the cells, choose

Select All from the Edit

Ctrl key while you

menu. Selected cells turn yellow.

2. Right-click the selected cell or cells. The cell menu appears:

Cell menu

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3. Click Cell Properties. You see this dialog box:

Click to change slides manually

Click to change slides automatically

Select transition effects

4. Choose how you want to advance to the next cell.

■ If you want to change slides manually using the remote

control, select

■ If you want your slides to advance automatically, set the

timing in the

On mouse click.

Automatically after box. You can set any

length of time between 1 and 1800 seconds (30 minutes). Even if you select this setting, you can still change slides manually using the remote control.

5. To add a transition effect (such as a dissolve, fade, or wipe), select one of the

Animation Effects settings and choose a Direction

setting, if applicable.

6. When you’re finished setting up the transition for the selected cell or cells, click

7. Click the

OK.

Save button or choose Save from the File menu.

Continue with the steps in the next section when you’re ready to transfer your scenario to a memory card.

note

Transition effects look smoother when you create them in the PowerPoint file itself and use that file to create a scenario.

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Checking Your Scenario

You can play your scenario before you transfer it to a memory card to make sure it looks and sounds the way you want it to.

1. Use the navigation tools in the folders window to locate the scenario file you want to review. Click the file, then click

Open

to open the scenario.

File >

2. Click

Scenario Option(s) > Scenario Preview. The Scenario

Preview window displays.

If the scenario is set to advance automatically (see page 99), it begins to play. If it is set to advance each time you click the mouse, click the play button to go through your slides one by one.

VolumeStatus bar

Stop PlayPause Rewind Fast forward

3. Use the controls in the Scenario Preview window to pause, stop, rewind, or fast forward your scenario. When you’re done, close the window.

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Epson PowerLite 745c User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Information

Copyright Notice

Contents

Welcome

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Unpacking the Projector

Additional Components

Optional Accessories

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Positioning the Projector

Projecting the Image

Turning On the Projector

Selecting the Image Source

Troubleshooting Display Problems

You Can’t Project an Image

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the Same Image

Adjusting the Image

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Adjusting the Image Shape

Correcting Computer Images

Shutting Down the Projector

Using the Direct Power On Function

Using the Remote Control

Replacing the Batteries

Controlling the Picture and Sound

Switching Between Picture Sources

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

Stopping Action

Zooming Part of Your Image

Controlling the Volume

Resizing Video images

Adjusting the Color Mode

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control

Highlighting Your Presentation

Using the Pointer Tool

Customizing the Pointer Tool

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to the Computer Port

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting a Composite Video Source

Connecting an S-Video Source

Connecting a Component Video Source

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device

Removing the USB Cable

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Connecting External Speakers

Presenting Through a Wireless Network

Starting EasyMP

Configuring the Connection

Using Ad Hoc Mode

Using Access Point Mode

Using Wireless Security Options

Adding WEP Encryption

Adding WPA Security

Adding LEAP Authentication

Projecting Wirelessly

Using the Control Bar

Connecting in IP Connect Mode

Switching Between Users

Removing the Wireless 802.11g Card

Presenting from a Memory Card, Digital Camera, or External Drive

Removing a Memory Card

Creating a Slideshow on the Fly

Displaying the Slideshow

Controlling Your Slideshow

Changing Timing and Other Settings

Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera

Presenting Image Files From an External Drive

Creating a Scenario

Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario