HP L1581A User Manual

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Third Edition (October 2004) Firmware Version 2.1

Contents

1 Setting Up the Projector

What’s in the Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Identifying Features of the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting Up the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

To install the connectivity module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

To install a CompactFlash wireless card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To set up the projector for wired network access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To set up the projector for a wireless connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2 Presenting from a Networked Computer

Preparing for Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To prepare your computer for networked presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To set up your computer for a wired network connection (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To set up your computer for a wireless connection (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Showing Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To start a presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

To stop showing your presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To include other presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To disconnect and free the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer

Preparing for Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To prepare your handheld organizer for wireless presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To create a mobile presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Showing Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To make a wireless connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To start a presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To disconnect and free the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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4 Presenting from a Memory Card

Preparing for Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

To store a presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

To prepare your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

To prepare a PowerPoint presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

To create mobile presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Showing Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

To insert a memory card in the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

To present from a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

To stop a memory card presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5 Maintaining the System

Managing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

To find the projector’s address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

To manage the projector using the on-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

To manage the projector from the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Upgrading the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

To update the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Fixing the System

Troubleshooting Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connection problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Presentation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Memory card problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Hardware problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Testing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

To run the projector diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7 Reference

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Index

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Contents

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Setting Up the Projector

This chapter explains how to install and set up the module with the projector.

■ “What’s in the Box?” on page 8

■ “Identifying Features of the Module” on page 9

■ “Setting Up the Module” on page 10

Get more from your presentations with HP projector accessories. You can purchase

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accessories at www.hp.com or through your projector dealer.

■ HP ceiling mount kit enables you to simply and discreetly install your

projector on the ceiling.

■ HP mobile screens with built-in handles are easy to carry and set up

anywhere you need them.

■ HP power cables allow you to connect in any region.

■ HP cables allow you to connect all audio-video equipment.

■ HP replacement lamp brings your projector up to factory-fresh brightness.

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Setting Up the Projector

What’s in the Box?

Before setting up your projector, be sure your shipping box includes the following items. If the shipping box is missing any of the following items, contact HP.

Symbol Item Function

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Advanced connectivity module

Software and documentation CDContains software and documentation for

Setup, support, and warranty documentation

Adds advanced presentation options to the projector.

the module.

Provides documentation to help get started and find support.

Identifying Features of the Module

Setting Up the Projector

Symbol Item Function

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Microphone input port Reserved for future use.

USB ports Connects USB memory card, mouse or

keyboard.

RS232 port Connects control equipment.

LAN port Connects the projector to a network.

CompactFlash card slots Accepts CompactFlash Type I and Type II

cards.

Setting Up the Projector

Setting Up the Module

This section describes how to set up the module.

■ “To install the connectivity module” on page 10

■ “To install a CompactFlash wireless card” on page 12

■ “To set up the projector for wired network access” on page 13

■ “To set up the projector for a wireless connection” on page 15

To install the connectivity module

1. Turn off the projector and, after it cools, unplug the power cord.

2. Open the lid receiver

3. Loosen the two thumb screws

4. Pull on the two thumb screws until the module releases from the projector

5. Remove the old connectivity module from the back of the projector and install the new connectivity module.

1, then remove the screw directly behind the back infrared

3 from the faceplate of the connectivity module.

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6. Perform these steps in reverse order to install the new module, then connect power and turn on the projector.

If the projector displays a message saying you must update the firmware for the

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projector or accessory module, see “To update the firmware” on page 51. The projector might not work properly if the components have incompatible firmware.

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Setting Up the Projector

To install a CompactFlash wireless card

If you install a compatible CompactFlash wireless 802.11b networking card in the CompactFlash slot, you and other presenters can connect to the projector without using cables. The projector supports the HP L1640A CompactFlash 802.11b card—other cards might not be compatible. If this card is not available in your region, contact HP Support about possible options.

■ Insert the CompactFlash wireless card into the slot with the top surface of the card

facing up.

You can use only one CompactFlash wireless card.

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To remove the card, push the button next to the slot to pop out the button, then push the button to eject the card.

After installing the card, configure the card. See “To set up the projector for a wireless connection” on page 15.

For information about compatible computers and handheld organizers, see Chapter 2, “Presenting from a Networked Computer,” on page 17 and Chapter 3, “Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer,” on page 29.

For information about installing CompactFlash memory cards, see Chapter 4, “Presenting from a Memory Card,” on page 37.

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Setting Up the Projector

To set up the projector for wired network access

You can connect the projector to a network. This action enables you and other presenters to connect to the projector over the network.

1. Plug a CAT5 or equivalent network cable into the LAN port on the back of the module. Connect the other end to the local network.

2. Turn on the projector. The left indicator light on the network port turns on showing a 10- or 100-Mb/s connection. The light on the right shows network activity.

The projector normally attempts to get an IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

3. If you want to view or change the projector’s TCP/IP network configuration, open the on-screen menu and select Setup > Network. If the network is not using a DHCP server, talk to your network administrator to find the correct TCP/IP network settings.

Complete network information is shown in the on-screen menu under Help > About the network.

4. On a networked computer, open Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, enter the IP address of the projector into the URL bar, and press the Enter key.

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Setting Up the Projector

5. In the browser, go to Networking > Wireless Presenter. Enter a projector name to identify the projector for network presenters. You can also enter a projector password that presenters must provide when they connect.

6. Click Apply to activate settings.

For more information about changing projector settings using a networked computer, see, “To manage the projector from the Web” on page 49.

The projector can use a wired network connection for configurations such as these.

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To set up the projector for a wireless connection

If a CompactFlash wireless networking card is installed, the projector has a wireless network port in addition to the wired network port. You must set up the projector according to the type of wireless configuration you want to support.

■ Ad Hoc connection—This is a direct wireless connection to a computer.

The projector must not have a wireless connection to an access point.

■ Infrastructure connection—This is a wireless connection to a wireless access

point. The access point can also be connected to the local network.

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1. Turn on the projector.

2. Open the on-screen menu. The projector’s wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of the on-screen menu.

Complete wired and wireless network information is shown in the on-screen menu under Help > About the network.

3. On a networked computer, open Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, enter the IP address of the projector into the URL bar, and press the Enter key. Use the IP address for the wired network connection when setting the wireless configuration.

4. In the browser, go to Networking > Wireless Settings.

5. For an Ad Hoc connection, set the following properties:

■ Set the Wireless Network Type to Ad Hoc.

■ Specify the desired Network ID (SSID) (sometimes called Service Set

Identifier), and encryption options.

For an Infrastructure connection, set the following properties as specified by the network administrator:

■ Set the Wireless Network Type to Infrastructure.

■ Set the Network ID (SSID) and encryption options to match those of the

access point.

■ If the network is using a DHCP server, set IP Configuration Method to DHCP.

If it is not using a DHCP server, talk to your network administrator to find the correct TCP/IP network settings.

If you enable encryption, the encryption key will be sent to the projector over the

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current network connection, which is not secure. For increased protection, set the encryption key only while using a wired network connection. The most secure connection is a direct connection to the computer using a cross-wired network cable.

6. Click Apply to activate settings. If you lose your network connection as the projector updates its settings, repeat step 3.

7. Go to Networking > Wireless Presenter. Enter a projector name to identify the projector for network presenters. You can also enter a projector password that presenters must provide when they connect.

8. Click Apply to activate settings.

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Presenting from a Networked Computer

This chapter explains how to give presentations from a computer that has a wired or wireless network connection to a projector.

■ “Preparing for Presentations” on page 17

■ “Showing Presentations” on page 23

Preparing for Presentations

This section describes how to prepare your computer for networked presentations.

■ “To prepare your computer for networked presentations” on page 18

■ “To set up your computer for a wired network connection (optional)” on page 18

■ “To set up your computer for a wireless connection (optional)” on page 20

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Presenting from a Networked Computer

To prepare your computer for networked presentations

If you want to make presentations over a wired or wireless network connection, you must install additional software on your computer that provides networked presentation capabilities.

1. Be sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements:

■ Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (Home, Professional, or Tablet PC edition)

■ 32 MB of RAM

■ 50 MB of free space on hard drive

■ CD-ROM drive

■ Wired Ethernet network adapter or wireless 802.11b adapter

2. Insert the software CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3. Click the option for installing the Wireless Presenter-to-Go software. Follow the displayed instructions.

4. Select the option to install the software on a computer.

5. If you receive warning messages that state the hardware has not passed the Windows Logo Testing, click Continue. You might need to do this more than once.

6. Click Finish.

To set up your computer for a wired network connection (optional)

You do not have to change your computer to use the same network as the projector.

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When you make a presentation using Wireless Presenter-to-Go, the software can connect to a projector on any network.

If you are connecting to a projector through an established network, your computer is probably ready to connect. See “To start a presentation” on page 24 to find out how to connect to the projector.

If this is not your normal network, check with the network administrator.

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Presenting from a Networked Computer

Use the following instructions to configure the network settings (Windows XP path given). See network connections in Windows help or the network administrator for more information.

1. On your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.

2. Double-click Network Connections.

3. Right-click Local Area Connection, and click Properties.

4. Be sure TCP/IP and other network settings are correct as specified by your network administrator.

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Presenting from a Networked Computer

To set up your computer for a wireless connection (optional)

You do not have to change your computer to use the same network as the projector.

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When you make a presentation using Wireless Presenter-to-Go, the software can connect to a projector on any network.

If your computer has 802.11b wireless networking capability, you can connect to a projector without using any cables. You can make a wireless connection to the projector in two ways, depending on the projector setup:

■ Ad Hoc connection—This is a direct wireless connection to a projector.

The projector must have an optional wireless card installed, and it must not have a wireless connection to an access point.

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Presenting from a Networked Computer

■ Infrastructure connection—This is a wireless connection to a wireless access

point. The access point connect to the projector through a wired or wireless network connection.

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Presenting from a Networked Computer

The steps below are optional because Wireless Presenter-to-Go can set up your

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wireless connection. However, if you set it up in advance, you can find and connect to projectors more quickly.

If the projector has a wireless card, open the on-screen menu and select Quick choice > Wireless Presenter. This screen shows wireless settings you need for making a wireless Ad Hoc connection.

If the projector has a wired or wireless Infrastructure connection to an access point but this is not your normal wireless network, check with the network administrator for the correct settings for the access point, including the SSID, encryption options, and TCP/IP settings.

Use the following instructions to configure the network settings (Windows XP path provided). See network connections in Windows help or ask the network administrator for more information.

1. On your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.

2. Double-click Network Connections.

3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and click Properties.

4. Click Configure under the name of the wireless card on the General tab.

5. Click the Advanced tab.

The actual locations of the wireless settings can vary for different wireless cards or transmitters.

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