Epson POWERLITE 7900P User Manual

1

Connect the power cord to your
projector and plug the other end
into an electrical outlet.

2

Remove the lens cover.

3

Locate the projector’s remote control
and turn it over. Push down on the
ridges at one end of the battery cover
as you slide the cover off.

4

Locate the batteries that came with
your projector and insert them as
shown. Then replace the battery cover.

5

Push up on the remote control’s on/off
switch to turn it on.

6

Aim the remote control at the projector
and press the Power button. The
projector’s power light flashes green,
and then stays on.

7

Turn on or restart your notebook. (Windows®only:
If you see a New Hardware screen, click Cancel.)

Turn on your equipment

Connect the projector

to your laptop

Power cord VGA computer cable

Follow these instructions to connect the projector
to your notebook. To connect other devices, such
as a VCR or desktop PC, see your User’s Guide.

EPSON®PowerLite®7900p

Quick Setup

CAUTION: Before unplugging the projector...

To shut the projector down properly:

1. Press the Power button twice. Let the projector cool while
the power light flashes orange (about 20 seconds).

2. Once the light stops flashing and stays on, it’s safe to unplug
the projector.

Never unplug the projector when the power light is green or
flashing orange.

For most setups, you’ll need just these two cables:

1

Make sure your projector and notebook are turned off.

2

Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the
Computer port on the projector.

3

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

monitor port. If you can’t connect the cable to your
PowerBook,®you may need to use an adapter. See your
User’s Guide for instructions.

Lens cover

Ridges

On/off
switch

1

Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.

2

Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Turn to
W (wide) to enlarge or T (tele) to reduce. (You can also move
the projector closer to or farther from the screen.)

3

To raise the image, press up on the blue foot release lever for
the front adjustable foot. Lift the front of the projector. Once
the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever to
lock the foot in position.

4

If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector
off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

5

If your image looks like or , the Auto Keystone correction
feature has been disabled. You can manually adjust the keystone
correction value by pressing the or Sync buttons on the
projector. Or, to enable Auto Keystone correction, see your User’s Guide.

If you see a blank screen...

If you see a blank screen or the No signal message
after turning on your notebook, check the following:

 Make sure the power light on the projector is

green and not flashing and the lens cover is off.

 Try turning off the notebook and restarting it.

 If you’ve only connected your notebook to the projector and you’ve

used the VGA computer cable, press the Comp button on the remote
control. If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video
source, press the button on the remote control for your image source
(Comp, DVI, BNC, S-Video, or Video). Allow a few seconds for the
projector to sync up after pressing it.

Note: The EasyMP button is not functional on the PowerLite 7800p.

If the projector and notebook don’t display the same image...

If your image displays either on the projector or notebook, but not on
both, check the following:

Windows

 Hold down the Fn button and press the function key that lets you

display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as ,
or it may be labeled CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector
to sync up after pressing it.

On most systems, the key lets you toggle between the LCD
screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.

 You might need to use the Display utility in the Windows Control

Panel to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port.
Check your notebook’s manual or online help for details.

Macintosh

®

OS X

1. From the Apple

®

menu,
select System Preferences,
then click Displays.

2. Select the VGA Display or

Color LCD dialog box, click the
Arrange (or Arrangement) tab,
and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.

Macintosh OS 9 or earlier

1. From the Apple menu, select

Control Panels, then click
Monitors or Monitors and Sound.

2. Click the Arrange icon,
then drag one monitor
icon on top of the other.
This lets you display on the
projector screen as well as the LCD screen.

3. If the Arrange option isn’t available, click the Monitor icon
and select a Simulscan resolution.

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Quick Setup

EPSON®PowerLite®7900p

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djust the image

Focus ring

Zoom ring

NOTE: If you see a blank screen after focusing,

see the instructions to the right.

Where to get help

Telephone Support Services

To use the EPSON PrivateLine®Support service, call [phone]
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included in
your Start Here kit. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period.
You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing
one of these numbers:

U.S.: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday

Canada: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Electronic Support Services

EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support
services 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. For tips,
templates, and training for developing successful presentations
go to http://www.presentersonline.com.

Front adjustable
foot

Troubleshooting

Click here

Drag one monitor

icon on top of

the other

Click here

Make sure

this is checked

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