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InFocus LiteShow network adapter User Manual

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LiteShow
WIRELESS FREEDOM FOR YOUR PROJECTOR.
USER’S GUIDE
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the LiteShow wireless projection adapter conforms to the following directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 2000
The Agency/Regulatory Approval for the computer’s wireless adapter is solely the responsibility of the adapter manufacturer - not InFocus Corporation.
July, 2004
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. InFocus, LiteShow, ASK Proxima, and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation.
User’s Guide Travel Restrictions
You must keep this User’s Guide with your LiteShow adapter at all times when traveling in countries other than the United States of America.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The Agency/Regulatory Approval for the computer’s wireless adapter is solely the responsibility of the adapter manufacturer - not InFocus Corporation.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EN 55022 Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Radio Frequency/Channel Restriction Information
CE approval is based on the EMC competent Authority review as depicted by Competent Authority ID number 0168.
Agency Approvals
NOM, CE
Other specific Country Approvals may apply, see please product certification label.
Version 1.2.6-29
Contents
Introduction 1
What is LiteShow? 2 Contents 5 About the documentation 6 If you need assistance 6
Projecting via LiteShow 7
About the LiteShow Adapter 7 The LiteShow Splash Screen 9 The LiteShow Manager 11 Settings Window 16
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 23
Troubleshooting 23 Frequently Asked Questions 26
Glossary 33
Appendix 35
Specifications 35 Accessories 36 Compatible projectors 37
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 1

Introduction

Congratulations. You have chosen to step into the future of wireless projection by using the InFocus®
LiteShow allows you to send sharp images from a PC or Macintosh computer to a compatible projector. LiteShow is easy to set up and configure, and it eliminates the need to carry and connect computer cables.
If you haven’t yet set LiteShow up, you can go ahead and do so now by following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide that came with your LiteShow.
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cable-free digital projection system. LiteShow is a powerful and secure wireless projection adapter which
the LiteShow adapter
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Be sure to register your LiteShow online at www.infocus.com/service/register to receive product updates, announce- ments, and registration incentives.

What is LiteShow?

The LiteShow adapter contains an 802.11b compatible wireless radio that works in tandem with the proprietary Lite­Show Manager software and a wireless LAN adapter or a USB wireless adapter connected to your computer. This com­bination gives you presentations that are as sharp and dynamic as the best tethered projector and computer setup.
LiteShow adapter
computer with a wireless adapter or USB wireless adapter and LiteShow Manager software installed
wireless projection
transmitted data
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LiteShow and the projector
The LiteShow adapter connects to a compatible projector by plugging its embedded M1 connector into a projector’s M1-D or M1-DA receptacle. The adapter’s latch mechanism is attached by tightening the two thumbscrews. If the pro­jector’s Auto-Source option is on, source selection in the projector automatically switches to the standard M1-D or M1­DA connector when data from the LiteShow adapter becomes available.
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Please note that LiteShow is designed for presentations, such as Microsoft as digital photo slideshows and Internet content. LiteShow is not designed to support full-screen video.
PowerPoint® and Apple® Keynote®as well
LiteShow and the computer
The LiteShow adapter communicates to supported computers via the source computer ’s wireless LAN adapter (inte­grated or PC card) or USB wireless adapter. This communication provides a data path that results in wireless projec­tion.
Managing LiteShow
The LiteShow Manager interface allows you to project to any LiteShow-enabled projector within range. It also lets you set application preferences and adjust the LiteShow adapter's settings. For example, you can rename the LiteShow adapter and the LiteShow adapter's network, or specify the LiteShow adapter's IP address.
Security
LiteShow utilizes 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security technology. Industry-leading AES data encryption ensures unprecedented data confidentiality.
Capabilities
LiteShow has a projection range of up to 300 feet (91.44 meters) and a data rate of up to 11Mbps. However, keep in mind that range and data rate can be lessened by distance, walls or other wireless devices. LiteShow also handles up to XGA (1024x768) resolution along with 32-bit color depth.
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Feature Sets
One of LiteShow’s capabilities is to switch from one network to another, and to find available projectors on other net­works via the LiteShow Manager's Scan button. This is known as the Advanced Feature set.
Some wireless PC cards do not support advanced network switching, although you can still project using LiteShow. With basic network switching the Scan button is not operational. This is known as the Basic Feature set.
For more information on network switching and feature sets in LiteShow, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” on page 26.
Infrastructure Support
This version of LiteShow supports Infrastructure connectivity, meaning you can connect to your organization’s net­work, allowing you to access printers, servers, or the Internet, all while wirelessly projecting. See page 20 for more information on Infrastructure support.
Upgrades
For information on upgrading the LiteShow software and firmware, please visit the
http://updates.infocus.com website.
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Contents

Your LiteShow system comes with the items shown in the illustration below. Note that the wireless PC card adapter* is optional. LiteShow has two possible packaging configurations:
• If you bought the LiteShow system that comes with a wireless PC card adapter, you should have it in your Lite­Show packaging.
• If you already have an adapter, or wish to buy one on your own, and opted for the package that comes without a wireless adapter, it is not included in your LiteShow packaging.
wireless PC card adapter *
LiteShow adapter
LiteShow
Quick Setup
Guide
LiteShow
User’s Guide
LiteShow documentation and CD
LiteShow carrying case
* optional depending on which LiteShow offering you purchased
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About the documentation

Use the LiteShow Quick Start Guide included in the LiteShow packaging to install and set up LiteShow. The LiteShow User’s Guide contains more information and can be used to fine tune your wireless projection settings to match your needs or to troubleshoot problems you may run into. You can also use the online Help to answer questions when operating the LiteShow Manager.
Both this User’s Guide and the Quick Start Guide are available on the included CD as Adobe Acrobat PDF files.

If you need assistance

The first place to look for help is in this User’s Guide. Be sure to check the guidelines in the Troubleshooting section on page 23. You may also check the Service and Support section of our website at
http://www.infocus.com/service/liteshow.
You can also send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com.
Our World Wide Web address is http://www.infocus.com.
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Projecting via LiteShow

This section gives you more detail on LiteShow and its components. Reading this section should give you a better understanding of the LiteShow system and allow you to, if needed, make changes to it.

About the LiteShow Adapter

Before you begin projecting via LiteShow, take a minute to examine the LiteShow adapter. The LiteShow adapter is a well-constructed adapter for wireless projection. However, in order to keep it working for you there are several points that you need to pay attention to.
Note: If you have not attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and installed the LiteShow Manager software on your computer yet, you should go ahead and do so now by following the instructions in the LiteShow Quick Start Guide that came in your LiteShow packaging.
The LiteShow adapter contains the following features:
LEDs
thumb screws
adjustable hinge
M1 connector
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LiteShow adapter tips
In regards to your LiteShow adapter, keep the following in mind:
• Be careful with the LiteShow adapter: do not drop it or otherwise mishandle it. Keep the LiteShow adapter in its protective sleeve when you are not using it.
• The hinge on the LiteShow adapter should be used for positional purposes only.
• The blinking LEDs on the side of your LiteShow adapter let you know that it is operational and capable of com­municating with your LiteShow Manager.
• When you secure the LiteShow adapter to the projector with the two thumb screws, be very careful to not over­tighten them.
• Please do not remove the dark plastic top of the LiteShow adapter unless you are performing a factory reset.
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The LiteShow Splash Screen

Once you’ve attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and powered that projector on, you should see the LiteShow Splash Screen, as depicted below.
LiteShow Splash Screen
The LiteShow Splash Screen is a small window that appears in the upper left corner of the projected screen. If you can see it, then you know that the projector is powered on, the M1 connector is the source, and that a LiteShow adapter is connected to it.
Once visible, the LiteShow Splash Screen displays the following informational items:
Name: The name of the LiteShow adapter. The default is myLiteShow.
Unique ID: A unique identification string that distinguishes your LiteShow adapter from others in the area.
WLAN: The name of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) that the LiteShow adapter is connected to. The default
is LiteShow.
Model: The model number of the projector the LiteShow adapter is attached to.
Ve rs io n : The LiteShow adapter’s current firmware version.
IP: The LiteShow adapter’s IP address. It can be automatically assigned or manually assigned.
BSSID: Basic Service Set ID is the ID of the wireless device. In Infrastructure mode, this is the MAC address of the AP.
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If you cannot see the LiteShow Splash Screen after you’ve attached it to a projector and powered the projector on, con­firm that Auto Source is selected on your projector and that the M1 source is connected. If that doesn’t help, try power­ing the projector off. Detach the LiteShow adapter from the projector. Wait a few minutes, until the projector ‘s LEDs let you know it is ready to be powered on, then reattach the LiteShow adapter and power the projector back on again.
If you are having other trouble getting LiteShow to project, consult the "Troubleshooting" and "Frequently Asked Questions" sections beginning on page 23.
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The LiteShow Manager software

The LiteShow Manager client application is your tool for controlling the LiteShow adapter and wireless projection. We recommend that you periodically refer to the InFocus Upgrade and Downloads center at updates@infocus.com for software enhancements and service releases. To start LiteShow Manager, navigate to Start>Programs>InFocus>Lite-
Show and select LiteShow Manager from the open folder. For Apple users, go to Finder>Applications>InFocus>Lite- Show and click the LiteShow Manager icon.
If you opted to place a shortcut to LiteShow Manager on your desktop during installation, you can double-click the LiteShow Manager desktop icon instead.
Once opened, the LiteShow Manager populates its list window with all LiteShow-enabled projectors found on your current WLAN.
LiteShow Manager with preferences revealed
connect to selected LiteShow projector
list of LiteShow projectors
hide/display LiteShow Manager user preferences
scan for available projectors on other networks
display LiteShow adapter settings
close LiteShow Manager
display LiteShow help
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