VPL-PX15/FX50/FE110J/FE110U/FE110M
LCD Data Projector
4-080-676-32(1)
取扱説明書（ネットワーク編）
Operating Instructions for Networking
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Table of Contents
Before Using
Preparation
Features..................................................................... 4 (GB)
Precautions ............................................................... 5 (GB)
About This Manual.................................................... 5 (GB)
Preparations for Using the Networking Function.. 6 (GB)
System Configuration ................................................... 6 (GB)
Using the PC Card......................................................... 7 (GB)
Setting for Networking Function .................................. 7 (GB)
Using the Remote Commander or a Mouse and
Keyboard.................................................................. 7 (GB)
Setting Up the Projector .......................................... 8 (GB)
Setting Up from the Projector ....................................... 8 (GB)
Setting Up from a Computer....................................... 12 (GB)
Basic Operation Flowcharts .................................. 14 (GB)
Operations from a Computer....................................... 14 (GB)
Operations from the Projector..................................... 16 (GB)
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Operation
Others
Operations from a Computer................................. 19 (GB)
Preparations................................................................. 19 (GB)
Running a Presentation Using the Slide Viewer ......... 20 (GB)
Projecting an Excel File Using the Worksheet
Viewer.................................................................... 23 (GB)
Projecting an Image Using the Image Viewer............. 23 (GB)
Using File Manager..................................................... 26 (GB)
Controlling the Projector from a Computer ................ 27 (GB)
Checking the Indicators on the Projector .................... 28 (GB)
Operations from the Projector............................... 29 (GB)
Preparations................................................................. 29 (GB)
Running a Presentation Using the Slide Viewer ......... 30 (GB)
Projecting an Excel File Using the Worksheet
Viewer.................................................................... 31 (GB)
Running a Slide Show Using the Image Viewer......... 33 (GB)
Connecting to the Internet........................................... 35 (GB)
Troubleshooting...................................................... 36 (GB)
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• Microsoft, Windows and PowerPoint are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
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Features
The projector has built-in Windows CE and is
compatible with networking. Connecting to a Local
Area Network (LAN) allows you to run a presentation
using a file stored in a computer connected by the
same LAN. You can open the file from a computer
located far away from the projector as well as one in
the same conference room. Connecting to the Internet
only with the projector is also available.
When you have access to the projector by using the
Web browser of a computer, you can control the
projector from that computer.
Connection to a LAN
The projector is equipped with the ETHER connector
(VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50) and a PC card slot, which
allows you to connect the projector to LAN by using
the LAN cables or the specified/recommended LAN
PC card. Installing a wireless LAN PC card to the PC
card slot enables wireless LAN connection.
File Manager Function
Use of a computer’s Web browser enables you to add
files stored in the computer to the projector or delete
files stored in the projector by operating the computer.
Web browser built-in
The Internet Explorer 4.0 and its equivalent is built
into the projector, allowing you to connect to the
Internet.
Memory function
The projector can store a file imported from a
computer or a memory card.
When you store the file, you can create a password to
prevent unauthorized people from opening it.
PC card slot incorporated
The projector is equipped with a PC card slot.
Inserting the PC memory card, in which data are
stored, into this slot allows you to run a presentation
easily without using a computer.
Presentation Viewer Function
The projector has built-in simple Microsoft
PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel viewer funtions,
named Slide Viewer and Worksheet Viewer,
respectively. The functions allow you to run a slide
show using a PowerPoint file or to project an Excel
file without any conversion.
Image Viewer Function
The projector has built-in Image Viewer function,
allowing you to view images created in the JPEG,
BMP, GIF or PNG format, to set up a slide show, and
to run a slide show using the images.
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Precautions
About This Manual
Before Using
Caution
Before you turn off the projector or reset it by
using the supplied Remote Commander, make sure
to exit any application software which is running.
Otherwise, system damage may occur and you may
not be able to restart the projector.
•Recommended system requirements for the projector
are as follows:
– Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 SE,
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me
•Make sure to use the specified/recommended LAN
PC card, wireless LAN PC card, PC memory card
and wireless LAN access point. Also use the
specified/recommended wireless LAN PC card to
install into the connected computers.
Using a device not specified/recommended may
cause incorrect operations.
For the specified/recommended devices, see the supplied
“Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless LAN Access
Point.”
This manual explains networking operations of the
VPL-PX15, VPL-FX50 and VPL-FE110U/M LCD
Data Projector.
On-line Help files are also available. When you access
the Web server of the projector, a Help sentence will
appear on a computer when you rest the pointer over
each item.
In the Windows CE window of the projector you can
open the help file by clicking Help from the Start
menu. The Windows CE of the projector does not
support some functions. The Help file for Slide
Viewer, Worksheet Viewer or Image Viewer opens
when you click the
respective application window.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of this model for
operations other than networking.
button on the tool bar of the
•To prevent data loss, make backup of data frequently.
In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.
• Please note that the software specifications are
subject to change without notice.
• Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ
from the actual application software.
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Preparations for Using the Networking Function
This section describes the tasks that are required for
using the networking function of the projector.
System Configuration
For details on connections, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the projector.
Connecting to LAN using the LAN cables
or LAN PC card
Computer
LAN cable
Computer
LAN cable
to
Hub/router
LAN PC card (recommended)
(NE2000 compatible)
Rear of the VPL-FE110U/M
LAN
cable
PC CARD
slot
Connecting to wireless LAN using the
wireless LAN access point
Wireless LAN PC card
(recommended)
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
Wireless LAN access
point (recommended)
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
to Hub/router
Wireless LAN PC
card (recommended)
(IEEE802.11b
compliant)
Wireless LAN PC card
(specified)
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
PC CARD slot
Computer
Projector
Computer
Connecting to wireless LAN without using
the wireless LAN access point (Peer to
Peer mode)
Wireless LAN PC
card (specified)
(IEEE802.11b
compliant)
PC CARD slot
Projector
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LAN
cable
ETHER
connector
Left side of the VPL-PX15
Front of the VPL-FX50
LAN cable
Computer
Wireless LAN PC
card (recommended)
(IEEE802.11b
compliant)
Using the memory card
PC CARD slot
PC memory
card (Type II)
Computer
Projector
Preparation
Using the PC Card
The PC CARD slot of INPUT B (VPL-PX15) or
INPUT C (VPL-FX50 and VPL-FE110U/M) on the
projector accepts one PCMCIA Type II PC card. To
connect to a LAN, it is required to insert the specified/
recommended LAN PC card (VPL-FE110U/M only)
or wireless LAN PC card into this slot.
You can also insert the recommended PC memory card
into this slot. Storing the file created with Microsoft
PowerPoint or Excel, or the image file in a memory
card enables you to project a file or run a presentation
without connecting to a computer.
Notes
• Do not turn off the projector or restart Windows CE
of the projector while the PC card is writing or
reading.
• Make sure to use the specified/recommended LAN
PC card, wireless LAN PC card or PC memory card.
For the specified/recommended cards, see the
supplied “Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless
LAN Access Point.”
• The driver software for the specified/recommended
PC cards is installed into the projector at the factory.
Installing any other driver software is not required
and cannot be done.
For inserting and removing the PC card, refer to the
Operating Instructions of the projector.
Using the Remote Commander
or a Mouse and Keyboard
x For VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50
When you operate the projector for setting up the
projector, running a slide show, etc., use the supplied
Remote Commander. Before operation, set the PJ/
NETWORK select switch on the Remote Commander
to NETWORK.
You cannot connect a mouse and keyboard to the
projector.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
When you operate the projector for setting up the
projector, running a presentation, etc., use of the RMPJM610 remote commander (not supplied) or
commercially available PS/2 mouse and keyboard is
required.
Note
Connect the mouse and keyboard to the projector
before connecting the power cord of the projector to
the AC outlet.
For connections of the mouse and keyboard, refer to the
Operating Instructions of the projector.
For operation of the RM-PJM610 remote commander (not
supplied), refer to the Operating Instructions of the remote
commander.
Setting for Networking Function
To activate the networking function of the projector,
do the following setup.
x For VPL-PX15
Set INPUT-B FUNC. in the INSTALL SETTING
menu to ON.
For detailed information, see the Operating Instructions of
the projector.
x For VPL-FX50
Set INPUT-C FUNC. in the INSTALL SETTING
menu to ON.
For detailed information, see the Operating Instructions of
the projector.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
Set the INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select switch on
the rear panel to INPUT C.
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Setting Up the Projector
Basic setups such as IP address and wireless LAN
settings are necessary for networking operations of the
projector. You can set them up either from the
projector or a computer connected to the same LAN.
Before setting up
x For VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50
• Turn on the projector with the #/ 1 key on the
supplied Remote Commander or control panel of the
projector.
• Confirm that INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or
INPUT-C FUNC. (VPL-FX50) in the INSTALL
SETTING menu is set to ON.
• Press the INPUT key on the supplied Remote
Commander or control panel of the projector to select
INPUT B (VPL-PX15) or INPUT C (VPL-FX50).
The Network Projector window opens.
• Set the PJ/NETWORK select switch on the Remote
Commander to NETWORK.
•When you set up from the projector, display the
screen keyboard on the projector and operate with the
supplied Remote Commander.
For information on the screen keyboard, see page 29 (GB).
• Turn on the computer from which you set up the
projector.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
•Confirm that the INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select
switch is set to INPUT C.
•Turn on the projector with the ON key on the RMPJM610 remote commander, supplied Remote
Commander or control panel of the projector.
•Press the INPUT key on the RM-PJM610 or the
INPUT SELECT key on the supplied Remote
Commander or control panel of the projector to select
INPUT C. The Network Projector window opens.
•When you set up from the projector, display the
screen keyboard on the projector and operate with the
connected mouse and keyboard, or the RM-PJM610
remote commander.
For information on the screen keyboard, see page 29 (GB).
•Turn on the computer from which you set up the
projector.
Setting Up from the Projector
Setting the password
You can set a password for protection against access
from remote network users.
1 From the Start menu, click Control Panel in the
Network Projector window.
2 Double-click the Password icon.
The Password Properties dialog box appears.
Password Properties
Administrator
Name:_ root
User
Name:_
Password:_I
Confirm password:_
Password:_
Confirm password:_
3 Specify the Password for Administrator, then enter
the same password again in the Confirm password
text box for Administrator.
The Name of Administrator is preset as “root” at
the factory. It cannot be changed.
4 Specify the Name and Password for User, then
enter the same password in the Confirm password
text box for User.
When you are required to enter the password for
Administrator or User while you are operating the
projector from a computer, enter the Name and
Password which you set in steps 3 and 4.
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Setting up the network configuration
Setting up the network configuration, such as IP
address setting, is necessary for building a LAN
connection. The IP address of the projector will be
displayed on the task bar of the Network Projector
window of the projector.
If the connection environment is changed, you need to
set up the network configuration again.
For details, contact your network administrator.
5 Click the Name Servers tab to display the Name
Servers dialog box, then set the necessary items.
'Wireless Ethernet Driver' settings
IP Address
Name Servers
Name server addresses may be
automatically assigned if DHCP
is enabled on this adapter.
You can specify additional
WINS or DNS resolvers in the
space provided.
_
Primary DNS:
_
Secondary DNS:
_
Primary WINS:
_
Secondary WINS:
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1 From the Start menu, click Control Panel in the
Network Projector window.
2 Double-click the Network icon.
The Network Configuration dialog box appears.
Network Configuration
Adapters
Identification
Lists the network drivers
installed on your device.
To change driver settings,
select the driver and then the
Properties button.
On-board LAN
*
NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver
Wireless Ethernet Driver
On-board LAN
Properties
_
* The On-board LAN tab is displayed for the VPL-PX15 and
VPL-FX50.
3 Select the driver name according to the network
connection type.
You can select one of the following driver names.
NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver: When
using the recommended NE2000 compatible PC
LAN card.
Wireless Ethernet Driver: When using the
specified wireless LAN PC card.
On-board LAN: When using the ETHER
connector to connect to LAN (displayed for the
VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50)
The selected driver’s setting dialog box appears.
6 Click the OK button.
The Network Configuration dialog box reappears.
7 According to your requirements, click the
Identification tab and set the necessary items.
Network Configuration
Adapters
Identification On-board LAN
The system uses these
credentials to access remote
network resources. If these
credentials fail you will be
prompted for a new set of
credentials to access the
network resource.
User Name:_
__Password:
Domain:
netpj
********
projector
8 Click the OK button.
When you use a wireless LAN PC card with the
VPL-PX15 or the VPL-FX50
If you select Wireless Ethernet Driver in step 3, follow
the steps below after performing step 6.
1 Click the On-board LAN tab.
2 Remove the check from the “Enable On-board
LAN” checkbox.
3 Click the OK button.
The window in step 2 reappears.
4 Confirm that the “Specify an IP address” radio
button is selected, and set the necessary items.
The IP Address is initially set to “192.168.0.1,”
and the Subnet Mask is set to “255.255.0.0” at the
factory.
'Wireless Ethernet Driver' settings
IP Address
Name Servers
An IP address can be
automatically assigned to this
computer. If your network
does not automatically assign
IP addresses, ask your network
administrator for an address,
and then type it in the space
provided.
Obtain an IP address via DHCP
_
Specify an IP address
_
IP Address:
_
Subnet Mask:
_
Default Gateway:
_
192.168. 0 . 1
255.255. 0 . 0
. . .
Note
Once the On-board LAN was deactivated, it is not
shown in the driver names of the Network
Configuration dialog box. If you want to select Onboard LAN, check the Enable On-board LAN
checkbox, then repeat from step 2 in “Setting up the
network configuration.”
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Setting Up the Projector
Setting up a wireless LAN environment
When you are using a wireless LAN PC card, it is also
necessary to set up the projector following the steps
below.
Using a wireless LAN access point
Set up the access point you are connecting to as
follows.
1 From the Start menu, click Control Panel in the
Network Projector window.
2 Double-click the Wireless LAN icon.
The Wireless LAN settings dialog box appears.
3 Click the Edit button.
The Access Point settings dialog box appears.
6 Enter the Encryption Key.
Type the encryption key, if it is set and is active on
the access point.
7 Click the OK button.
The Wireless LAN settings dialog box reappears.
8 Click the radio button of the Nickname you want
to use, and click the OK button.
Connection is made to the selected access point.
To connect to an access point which is
already configured
If multiple access points exist, you can assign up to
four Nicknames for them. If you want to connect to an
access point which is already configured, select a radio
button next to the relevant Nickname then click the
OK button in the Wireless LAN settings window.
Connection is made to the selected access point.
Note
When the manufacturer of the wireless LAN card
inserted into the projector and that of the wireless
LAN access point are not the same, how to enter the
encryption key may differ. If the encryption key
appears in hexadecimal values, enter the hexadecimal
values for Encryption Key.
When no communication is taking place
between the access point and the projector
If the channel for the access point is set to 12–14, set it
to any channel between 1 and 11.
4 Enter a Nickname.
The Nickname identifies the access point. Enter up
to 32 characters for the Nickname using
alphanumeric characters and symbols (ASCII
characters). If multiple access points exist, make
sure to assign a different name to each one.
5 Enter the Access Point ID.
Type the ID specified for the access point you are
connecting to.
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Notes
•Contact qualified Sony personnel if any trouble
occurs when you are using the specified/
recommended Sony wireless LAN PC card.
• If the manufacturer of the wireless LAN card and
that of the wireless LAN access point are not the
same, communication by enabled encryption does not
take place correctly.
Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) mode
Checking connection with the access point
To connect to a wireless LAN between the projector
and computers without using the wireless LAN access
point, follow the steps below on the projector only.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the wireless LAN
access point.” In the Access Point settings dialog
box, set the Nickname of this mode.
2 Click the checkbox next to Peer to Peer.
3 Enter an optional Access Point ID.
You can type up to 32 alphanumeric characters for
the ID.
4 Enter the Encryption Key if you want to make it
active.
5 Click the OK button.
The Wireless LAN settings dialog box reappears.
6 Click the radio button of the Nickname you
entered in step 1.
The Peer to Peer mode takes effect.
For the computers connected it is required to enter the
same Access Point ID and Encryption Key as those
entered in the procedure above and an optional
Nickname. For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the wireless LAN PC card inserted into
the computers.
Notes
•Use wireless LAN PC cards of the same
manufacturer both for the projector and the computer.
•If Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) is configured on one of the
connected computers, perform step 1, then steps 3 to
6 above to enter the same Access Point ID and
Encryption Key as those of the computer and an
optional Nickname on the projector.
•Select Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) only for one of the
projector and computers on the same LAN.
•When you use Peer to Peer (Ad-hoc) mode, you need
to set a dedicated IP address and Subnet Mask for this
mode on the projector and the computer.
You can check if the projector is correctly connected
to the access point.
1 Double-click the (reception level indicator) icon
on the task bar of the Network Projector window.
The window that indicates the connection status
between the projector and the access point appears.
2 Check the following.
• Status: Shows OK if the projector has a correct
recognition of the wireless LAN PC card.
• Access Point ID
• Connection: Connection status with the access
point
• Access Point: Information about the connected
access point
• Channel: Assigned channel
• Encryption Key: Encryption enabled or disabled
on the connected access point
• Signal Strength: Signal level for communication
between the projector and the access point
When Access Point ID shows “searching”
Verify if the Nickname, Access Point ID and
Encryption Key are correct. Selecting Edit wireless
Profiles... from the Tools menu opens the Wireless
LAN settings window. If any of the items is not
correct, correct it following steps 3 through 8 on page
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Setting Up the Projector
Setting the date and clock
The clock is displayed on the task bar of the Network
Projector window. To set the date and time, follow the
steps below.
1 From the Start menu of the Network Projector
window, click Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Date/Time icon.
3 Set the date and time.
Assigning an application software to the
FUNCTION key on the Remote
Commander (for VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50)
If you assigned an application to the FUNCTION 1 or
2 key on the supplied Remote Commander, a touch of
the key enables you to start that application. The
screen keyboard is assigned to the FUNCTION 3 key
at the factory, and you cannot reassign or cancel that
assignment.
For detailed information about the screen keyboard, see
page 29 (GB).
1 From the Start menu of the Network Projector
window, click Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Launch Keys icon.
The Launch Keys Settings dialog box appears.
Setting Up from a Computer
Notes
•Connect a single computer you are using for setups to
the projector if the IP address of the projector is not
changed from the factory-preset one.
•If the browser of your computer is set to “Access the
Internet using a proxy server,” enter the IP address of
the projector in the box “Access the Internet without
using a proxy server” when you have access to the
projector from your computer.
•The computer may not accept the password for the
projector, depending on the version of the browser. In
this case, restart the browser.
Opening the setup window
1 Start the computer’s browser software (Internet
Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or Netscape
Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version).
2 Type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (for the IP address of
the projector)/setup”.
If the IP address is not changed from the factorypreset one, type “http://192.168.0.1/setup” (when
using a LAN PC card) or “http://192.168.0.2/
setup” (when using the ETHER connector).
If the number of the IP address starts from 0 (zero),
enter the number without 0.
Example: 192.168.000.001 c 192.168.0.1
The Password dialog box appears.
3 Click Browse for the key (1 or 2) to which you
want to assign an application software, then click
the application you want from the application list.
4 Repeat step 3 if you want to assign an application
to the other key.
5 Click the OK button.
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3 Enter the Name and Password for Administrator.
If the Password setting is not changed from the
factory-preset one, enter “root” in the Name text
box.
The Setup window appears.
Setting the password
Setting up the wireless LAN environment
1 Click the Password icon in the Setup window.
The password setting dialog box appears.
Setup procedure is the same as that operated by the
projector.
For details, see “Setting the password” on page 8 (GB).
2 Click the APPLY button.
Setting up the network configuration
1 Click the Network icon in the Setup window.
The Network configuration window appears.
1 Click the Wireless LAN icon in the Setup window.
The dialog box for setting the Nickname, Access
Point ID, Encryption Key and Peer to Peer appears.
Setup procedure is the same as that operated by the
projector.
For details, see “Setting up a wireless LAN
environment–Using a wireless LAN access point/Peer to
Peer (Ad-hoc) mode” on pages 10 (GB) and 11 (GB).
In this window you can set the items described in
steps 4 to 7 in “Setting up the network
configuration” on page 9 (GB).
For details, see “Setting up the network configuration”
on page 9 (GB).
2 Click the APPLY button.
The window for restart appears.
3 Click the RESTART button.
If the projector is turned on and the Network
Projector window is open, the projector’s screen is
turned off for about 10 seconds, then the projector
restarts.
The network setting does not take effect until you
restart the projector.
2 Click the APPLY button.
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Operations from a Computer
Basic Operation Flowcharts
This section describes the operation flowchart for
using the projector via a network or for using the builtin network function of the projector. There are two
types of flowcharts; for operations from a computer
and for those from the projector. For details, see the
pages in parenthesis.
Required conditions
•The projector and computer are connected to the
same LAN.
•The projector and computer are turned on.
•The INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or INPUT-C
FUNC. (VPL-FX50) is set to ON in the INSTALL
SETTING menu.
•The INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select switch is set
to INPUT C. (VPL-FE110U/M)
• The input of the projector is set to INPUT B (VPLPX15) or INPUT C (VPL-FX50 and VPL-FE110U/M).
Operations from a Computer
Running a presentation using a file
created with PowerPoint
Projecting an Excel file onto the projector
You can display an Excel file on the projector by
operating from a computer.
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector (page 19)
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Selecting PRESENTATION VIEWER (page 23)
Select the PRESENTATION VIEWER icon in the
Application Select window.
Finding a file you want to project on the projector
(page 23)
You can control a presentation using a file created with
PowerPoint from a computer.
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector (page 19)
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Selecting PRESENTATION VIEWER (page 20)
Select the PRESENTATION VIEWER icon in the
Application Select window.
Finding a file you want to use for your presentation
(page 20)
Select where the file is stored, the computer or projector,
then select the PowerPoint file you want. The Slide
Viewer starts.
Select where the file is stored, the computer or projector,
then select the Excel file you want. The Worksheet
Viewer starts.
Projecting an Excel file
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Setting up a slide show (page 21)
Set which slides to use and how to
advance a slide in a slide show.
Running a slide show
Projecting an image onto the projector
using a file stored in a computer
You can project an image onto the projector by
operating from a computer.
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector (page 19)
Projecting an image or running a slide
show onto the projector using a file stored
in the projector
By using an image file stored in the projector or in the
PC memory card you can project it on the projector by
operating a computer. You can also run a slide show
using the slide show setting file preset on the projector.
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Selecting the Image Viewer of the projector
(page 23)
Select the IMAGE VIEWER icon in the Application
Select window.
Selecting where the file is stored
(page 23)
Select COMPUTER in the Look In window. The Image
Viewer starts.
Finding a file you want to project on the projector
(page 24)
Select the image file you want by clicking the Browse
button.
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector (page 19)
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Selecting the image Viewer of the projector
(page 25)
Select the IMAGE VIEWER icon in the Application
Select window.
Selecting where the file is stored
(page 25)
Select PROJECTOR in the Look In window. The Image
Viewer starts.
Selecting a folder to
project
(page 25)
Selecting the setting
file to run a slide show
(page 25)
Projecting an image
Select a folder you want
in the Folder/.SHO File
Select window.
Projecting an image
Select the .SHO file you
want in the Folder/.SHO
File Select window.
Setting up a slide show
(page 25)
Set how to advance a
slide in a slide show.
Running a slide show
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Operations from a Computer
Basic Operation Flowcharts
Managing files with File Manager
You can add files stored in a computer to the
projector’s storage or delete files stored in the
projector.
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector (page 19)
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Starting File Manager (page 26)
Select the FILE MANAGER icon in the Application Select
window.
Adding files (page 26)
Deleting files (page 26)
Operations from the Projector
Running a presentation using a file stored
in the computer
Immediately after you open a file created with
PowerPoint stored in a computer, you can start a
presentation by operating the projector.
Starting My Projector (page 31)
Double-click the My Projector icon.
Selecting a file you want to use for your presentation
(page 31)
Enter the name of a computer that stores the file to use,
and select the PowerPoint file. Slide Viewer starts and
the selected file appears in slide view.
Select a file in a computer
you want to add to the
projector’s storage.
Running an addition
Select a file in the
projector you want to
delete.
Running a deletion
Controlling the projector
You can perform various adjustments and settings of
the projector from a computer.
Starting a Web browser of a computer to access the
projector (page 19)
Start the Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version, and then enter
the projector’s IP address.
Displaying the control window (page 27)
Setting up a slide show (page 31)
Set which slides to use and how to
advance a slide in a slide show.
Running a slide show
Click the MORE... button.
Adjusting or setting the projector
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Running a presentation using a file stored
in the projector or memory card
Projecting an Excel file stored in a
computer
By using a PowerPoint file stored in the projector or in
the PC memory card, you can run a presentation by
operating the projector only.
Starting the Presentation Viewer (page 31)
Double-click the Presentation Viewer icon.
Selecting a file you want to use for your presentation
(page 31)
Select the PowerPoint file you want in the Open File
dialog box. The Slide Viewer starts, and the selected file
appears in slide view.
Setting up a slide show (page 31)
Set which slides to use and how to
advance a slide in a slide show.
Running a slide show
You can project an Excel file stored in a computer on
the same LAN by operating the projector.
Starting My Projector (page 32)
Double-click the My Projector icon.
Selecting a file you want to project
(page 32)
Enter the name of a computer that stores the file to use,
and select an Excel file. Worksheet Viewer starts, and
the selected file is displayed on the projector.
Projecting an Excel file stored in the
projector or memory card
You can project an Excel file stored in the projector or
memory card onto the projector.
Starting the Presentation Viewer (page 32)
Double-click the Presentation Viewer icon.
Selecting a file you want to project
(page 32)
Select the Excel file in the Open File dialog box. The
Worksheet Viewer starts, and the selected file is
projected on the projector.
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Basic Operation Flowcharts
Operations from a Computer
Running a slide show using an image file
stored in the projector or memory card
You can run a slide show using an image file stored in
the projector or memory card by operating the
projector only.
Starting the Image Viewer (page 33)
Double-click the Image Viewer icon.
Selecting the files you want to use for your slide
show (page 33)
Click the folder which contains the files you want. All the
slides contained in the folder are displayed in thumbnail
windows.
Selecting the slides you want to use for a slide show
(page 34)
Select the slides you want to use. If you want to select all
the slides displayed in thumbnail windows, click Select
all from the Slide Show menu.
Connecting to the Internet
Starting the Internet Browser (page 35)
Double-click the Internet Browser icon.
Setting up an image (page 34)
Zooming or rotating a slide.
Running a slide show
Select how to advance a slide. A slide show starts.
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Operations from a Computer
Operation
Preparations
Before starting
x For VPL-PX15
Confirm that the INPUT-B FUNC. is set to ON in the
INSTALL SETTING menu.
x For VPL-FX50
Confirm that the INPUT-C FUNC. is set to ON in the
INSTALL SETTING menu.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
Confirm that the INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select
switch is set to INPUT C.
Starting the browser to have access to the
projector
In order to control the projector from a computer, you
have to access the projector by starting the browser on
the computer. Suitable browsers are Internet Explorer
4.0 or later versions, and Netscape Navigator 4.5x or
4.7x version.
Notes
•Do not have access to the projector from two or
more computers simultaneously.
•If the browser of your computer is set to “Access the
Internet using a proxy server,” enter the IP address of
the projector in the box “Access the Internet without
using a proxy server” when you have access to the
projector from your computer.
•The computer may not accept the password for the
projector, depending on the version of the browser. In
this case, restart the browser.
•If the browser on a computer exits without closing the
application, the projector automatically returns to the
initial Network Projector window after about 30
seconds. In this case, restart the browser.
Names and functions of the Application
Select window
Having access to the projector opens the Application
Select window. The following shows the names and
functions of the icons and buttons in the window.
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1 Turn on the projector.
2 Set the input to the projector to INPUT B (VPL-
PX15) or INPUT C (VPL-FX50 and VPLFE110U/M)
3 Switch on the computer.
4 Start the browser on the computer.
5 Enter the IP address of the projector.
Type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (for the IP address of
the projector).”
You can verify the IP address as it is displayed on
the task bar in the Network Projector window.
The Application Select window appears.
When the password is set for the projector, the
password setting dialog box appears. Enter the
Name and Password for User.
For information on the Application Select window, see
“Names and functions of the Application Select
window.”
Operations that follow the above steps are shown
on pages 20 (GB) to 28 (GB).
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1 Language select button
Clicking
Each window has help sentences shown on the lower
part of the window. You can display them in English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese.
2 FILE MANAGER icon
Starts the File Manager to manage the files stored in
the projector.
3 IMAGE VIEWER icon
Opens the setup window for projecting image files.
opens the language select drop-down list.
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Operations from a Computer
4 PRESENTATION VIEWER icon
Opens the select window for starting the PowerPoint
viewer (Slide Viewer) or Excel viewer (Worksheet
Viewer).
5#/1 (on/standby) button
Turns the projector on or sets it to standby mode.
6 Help
Resting the pointer over each item displays the
instructions for the item. This makes your operations
easier in each window.
7 Input select buttons
Select the input to the projector.
The INPUT C button does not exist in the window for
the VPL-PX15.
8 MORE... button
Opens the control window for the projector.
Running a Presentation Using
the Slide Viewer
When you intend to run a presentation with
PowerPoint in a conference room, you can control the
presentation by operating your computer in the same
room or in the location far away from the projector.
Running a presentation
1 Click the PRESENTATION VIEWER icon in the
Application Select window.
The Look In window appears.
2 Click to select where to search for the file you
want to use for your presentation.
COMPUTER: To select a file stored in a
computer
PROJECTOR: To select a file stored in the
projector
The File Select window appears.
3 Select the file you want to use for your
presentation.
When you select COMPUTER in step 2
Clicking Browse opens the file select window on a
computer. Click the PowerPoint file (.ppt or .pps
file) you want. You can also select the file by
entering the file name in the Browse text box. The
selected file name is displayed in the Browse text
box.
What you can do with the Slide Viewer
You can
•run a slide show using the file created with
PowerPoint.
•show a custom slide show if created.
•show a speaker’s note or hide it.
•show a slide or hide it.
•set timings to advance a slide during a slide show.
You can select an automatic or manual slide show.
Notes
•It may take time to display the file depending on your
network configuration.
•As the Slide Viewer is a basic PowerPoint viewer
function, it does not support some features of
PowerPoint. We recommend you should project the
file you are using for your presentation on the
projector before starting the presentation.
• The following fonts are available for the Presentation
Viewer; Arial, Bookman Old Style, Comic Sans MS,
Impact, Symbol, Tahoma, Times New Roman and
Wingdings.
BACK button
Click to return to the
previous window.
Password setting box
HOME button
Click to return to the
Application Select window.
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To store the selected file into the projector
Click to check the “save in projector” checkbox.
You can set the password for the file, if necessary.
Specify the password in the “password” text box.
This disables the file to open from now on unless
you enter the password.
The file will be stored when you click the Set Up
or View button.
Note
When you delete a file using File Manager,
entering the password is not required even if the
password is set for the file.
When you select PROJECTOR in step 2
The file list showing the files stored in the
projector or a memory card (VPL-PX15 and VPLFX50) appears. Click the PowerPoint file you
want. The selected file name is displayed in the
text box.
Note
If you are running a presentation using the file
stored in a computer, the file is transferred to the
projector at the time you click the Set Up button. It
will take a little time to display the Set Up Show
window on the computer. How long it takes
depends on the file size. During this time a
message will appear.
4 Set up your slide show, if necessary. Click the Set
Up button in the File Select window.
The Set Up Show window appears. You can
specify slides you want to use for your slide show
and set how to advance a slide in the slide show.
Resting the mouse pointer over each item shows its
instruction on the lower part of the window.
5 Click the View button in the File Select window or
click the View Show button in the Set Up Show
window.
The slide show starts.
Note
If you are running a presentation using the file
stored in a computer, the file is transferred to the
projector at the time you click the View button. It
will take a little time to display a slide show on the
projector screen. How long it takes depends on the
file size. During this time a message will appear.
To end the slide show
Click the End Show button. (See page 22 (GB).)
The File Select window returns.
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Operations from a Computer
Note
If the message “Projector’s memory is full” appears
when clicking the View or Set Up button, delete
unnecessary files stored in the projector using the File
Manager (page 26 (GB)), then try to run the slide show
again. If the message “File size is too large.” appears,
reduce the file size, then try to run the slide show
again.
Tips :
You may make it smaller by clicking Option, then
Save from the Tools menu, and unchecking Save Fast
in the PowerPoint application.
About the window displayed while the
presentation is running
The following window is displayed during a
presentation.
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4 Slide
Shows the currently displayed slide in the slide show.
The projector’s screen displays only this slide.
5 PREVIOUS button
Returns to the previous slide or Animation setting
during the slide show.
6 Slide text box
Clicking
opens the slide name drop-down list.
When you select a specific slide from the list, it will be
shown.
7 NEXT button
Advances to the next slide or Animation setting
immediately.
8 Set Up Show button
Returns to the Set Up Show window.
9 End Show button
Ends or suspends the slide show to return to the File
Select window.
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1 NOTES button
Selects to display/remove a speaker’s note.
2 SLIDE button
Selects to display/remove a slide show on/from a
computer’s display.
3 File name/slide number
Shows the name of a file and which slide is displayed.
q; Note
Displays a speaker’s note. It is not displayed on the
projector screen.
qa HOME button
Returns to the Application Select window.
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Projecting an Excel File Using
the W orksheet Viewer
You can project an Excel file on the projector by
operating a computer.
What you can do with the Worksheet
Viewer
You can
•display Excel worksheets to fill the projector screen.
•change the area of a worksheet in view on the
projector screen.
•zoom in or out the projected worksheet.
Note
As the Worksheet Viewer is a simple Excel viewer
function, it does not support some Excel features such
as a split feature.
Projecting an Excel file
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Running a Presentation
Using the Slide Viewer — Running a presentation”
on page 20 (GB). Make sure to select an Excel file
(.xls file) in step 3.
2 Click the View button.
The Worksheet Viewer starts.
A worksheet of the selected file is displayed on the
projector.
Notes
•The range of the displayed area of a worksheet on a
computer and that of the projected area on the
projector is not the same.
•When you click a cell on a computer, the cell
becomes active if the selected cell is within the area
displayed on the projector. If the selected cell is
outside the displayed area, the area with the selected
cell is centered on the projector’s display.
Projecting an Image Using the
Image Viewer
You can project an image file stored in any computer
on the same LAN or stored in the projector’s storage
or in the memory card installed in the projector. You
can also run a slide show using the slide show setting
file (.SHO file) preset in the projector.
Projecting an image stored in a computer
on the projector
1 Click the IMAGE VIEWER icon in the
Application Select window.
The Look In window appears.
2 Click COMPUTER.
The Image Viewer of the projector starts, and the
Image Viewer window opens.
Currently selected cell
You can zoom in or out the worksheet projected on the
screen, and change the area of the worksheet in view on
the projector by using the buttons on the right window.
When you rest the mouse pointer over each button or
item, its instructions will appear on the bottom of the
window.
Resting the mouse pointer over each item shows its
instruction on the lower part of the window.
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Operations from a Computer
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6
7
4
2
3 5
3 Select an image file to display.
Click Browse to open the file select window on a
computer. Double-click the file you want.
The selected file name is displayed in the Browse
text box.
4 Click the SHOW button.
A full-screen image of the selected file is displayed
on the projector.
Note
When projecting a large size image file such as those
in UXGA format, it cannot be opened due to lack of
memory. In this case, reduce the image to obtain a
smaller file size.
To save time taken for transferring data
When clicking the SHOW button, the file is transferred
to the projector. It will take a little time to display an
image on the projector’s screen. To display the image
immediately, transfer all the files you want to use to
the projector before starting your presentation.
About the window displayed while the
Image Viewer is running
1 File name
Shows the file name of the currently displayed image.
1 After step 3 in “Projecting an image stored in a
computer on the projector,” click the SEND
button.
The selected file name appears in the Temporary
File list and the file is transferred to the projector.
Repeat this step until all the files you want are
shown in the Temporary File dialog box.
2 Double-click the file name listed in the Temporary
File dialog box.
A full-screen image of the selected file is displayed
on the projector.
Note
If the memory of the Temporary File list is full, the
data transferred earlier will be erased.
2 Slide
Shows the currently displayed image on the projector’s
screen.
3 Zoom text box
Clicking
of enlargement or reduction for the image.
4 Rotate text box
Clicking
angle of rotation for the image.
Note
When projecting a large size image file such as those
in UXGA format, it cannot be rotated due to lack of
momory. In this case, reduce the image to obtain a
smaller file size.
5 Scroll buttons
Clicking the arrows changes the display area of the
image on the screen, if the enlarged image does not fit
the screen.
6 END button
Ends or suspends the full-screen display to return to
the File Select window.
opens the drop-down list to select the ratio
opens the drop-down list to select the
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7 HOME button
Returns to the Application Select window.
Note
When you exit the Image Viewer window by clicking
the END or HOME button, the files listed in the
Temporary File will be automatically erased. To store
the files, add them to the projector using the File
Manager function.
For details, see “Using File Manager” on page 26 (GB).
Running a presentation using an image
file stored in the projector
1 Click the IMAGE VIEWER icon in the
Application Select window.
The Look In window appears.
2 Click PROJECTOR.
The Image Viewer of the projector starts, and the
Folder/.SHO File Select window opens.
END button
Ends or suspends the
display to return to the
File Select window.
Click the file you want.
A full-screen image of the selected file is projected
on the projector.
Resting the mouse pointer over each item on the
left of the window shows its instructions on the
lower part.
HOME button
Returns to the Application
Select window.
3 Click the folder you want or the folder that
contains the slide show setting file (.SHO file) in
the Folder list on the left of the window.
The contents of the selected folder are listed on the
right.
For details on .SHO files, see “Saving the slide show
setting” on page 34 (GB).
4 Select a folder or .SHO file you want to use, then
click the SELECT button.
The Image Viewer window appears.
5 Select an image file you want to project on the
projector.
When you select an .SHO file in step 4
The selected .SHO file appears on the right.
Select how to advance slides, and click the SHOW
button. The slide show starts.
Resting the mouse pointer over each item on the
window shows its instructions on the lower part.
When you select a folder in step 4
Image files contained in the selected folder are
listed on the right.
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Operations from a Computer
About the window displayed while the
Image Viewer is running
The same window as that in “About the window
displayed while the Image Viewer is running” on page
24 appears.
The NEXT button on the .SHO file select window is to
advance to the next slide immediately during the slide
show. The PREVIOUS button is to go back to the
previous slide.
Using File Manager
You can manage the files stored in the projector from a
computer by a simple operation. The File Manager
function enables you to delete unnecessary files stored
in the projector or to add files stored in a computer to
the projector’s storage.
Use File Manager while checking the currently used
memory and largest unused memory of the projector
displayed in the File Manager window.
You can set the password for the selected file in
this step. Specify the password in the “password”
text box. Setting the password disables you to open
the file from now on unless you enter the
password.
3 Click the Add button.
The selected file is stored in the projector.
Adding files to the projector using File
Manager
1 Click the FILE MANAGER icon in the
Application Select window.
The File Manager window appears.
2 Search for the file stored in a computer you want to
add to the projector.
Click the Browse... button in the Add File section
to open the file select window on the computer.
Select the file you want. You can also select the
file by entering the file name in the Browse... text
box.
Deleting files from the projector using File
Manager
1 Click the FILE MANAGER icon in the
Application Select window.
The File Manager window appears and the list of
files stored in the projector pops up.
2 Select the file you want to delete.
You can check all the files you want to delete.
3 Click the Delete button.
All the files you have checked are removed from
the file list.
Note
You can delete a file even if the password is set for
the file.
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Controlling the Projector from a
Computer
You can perform various adjustments and settings of
the projector on a computer’s display. Three control
windows are available; GENERAL, PICTURE CTRL
and SETTINGS windows, each with different
functions.
The functions of the buttons in the windows are the
same as those on the Remote Commander supplied
with the projector.
For details on the buttons, see the Operating Instructions of
the projector.
The illustrations shown in the steps below are for the
VPL-PX15.
1 Click the MORE... button in the PJ CONTROL
section.
The GENERAL window appears.
2 Click the function tab to select the window you
want.
GENERAL window
PICTURE CTRL window
(VPL-PX15)
x For VPL-PX15
The COLOR TEMP (HIGH, LOW) buttons
function the same as the settings in the menu.
x For VPL-FX50
The DDE (OFF, PROGRESSIVE, FILM) and RGB
ENHANCER +/– buttons function the same as the
settings in the menus.
For details, see the Operating Instructions of the
projector.
(VPL-PX15)
x For VPL-FE110U/M
Specify the switcher number with the SWITCHER
button. Use the GROUP button to specify the
group index numbers and the INDEX button to
specify the device index numbers. Click
the drop-down list, then select the number.
to open
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SETTINGS window
(VPL-PX15)
x For VPL-PX15
The ASPECT (4:3, 16:9) and STATUS (ON, OFF)
buttons function the same as the settings in the
menu.
x For VPL-FX50
The ASPECT (4:3, 16:9) and LAMP MODE
(STANDARD, LOW) buttons function the
same as the settings in the menus.
For details, see the Operating Instructions of the
projector.
3 Click the button to adjust or set.
3 Enter the name and password of the Administrator.
The Information window appears.
The illustration below is for the VPL-PX15.
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1 Projector Status
Shows the present status of the projector.
2 Projector
Shows the information on the projector.
3 System
Shows the versions of the Windows CE and
application currently used.
1
5
Checking the Indicators on the
Projector
You can check the present status of the indicators on
the control panel of the projector on a computer
display.
1 Start Internet Explorer 4.0 or later versions, or
Netscape Navigator 4.5x or 4.7x version on the
computer.
2 Type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (for the IP address of
the projector)/info” as a URL.
If you do not change the factory-set IP address,
type “http://192.168.0.1/info” (when using a LAN
PC card) or “http://192.168.0.2/info” (when using
the ETHER connector).
If the password is set, the password setting dialog
box appears.
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4 UPDATE button
Click to update the latest information.
5 Error Status
Shows the present status of the indicators on the
control panel of the projector.
For information on the indicators, see the Operating
Instructions.
Operations from the Projector
Preparations
Before starting
x For VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50
•Confirm that INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or
INPUT-C FUNC. (VPL-FX50) in the INSTALL
SETTING menu is set to ON.
•Switch the PJ/NETWORK select switch to
NETWORK.
x For VPL-FE110U/M
•Confirm that the INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select
switch on the rear of the projector is set to INPUT C.
•To operate the projector, use the RM-PJM610 remote
commander or mouse and keyboard (not supplied).
Connect the mouse and keyboard to the projector
before connecting the power cord of the projector to
the AC outlet.
Opening the Network Projector window
To perform networking operations without connecting
to a computer, display the Network Projector window
on the projector.
1 Turn on the projector.
2 Set the input to the projector to INPUT B (VPL-
PX15) or INPUT C (VPL-FX50 and VPLFE110U/M).
The Network Projector window appears.
Names and functions of the Network
Projector window
1
2
3
4
1 My Projector icon
Browses the folders in the projector.
Double-clicking the icon shows the Memory card icon,
etc.
2 Internet Browser icon
Double-clicking the icon connects to the Internet.
3 Presentation Viewer icon
Select when you want to run a presentation using the
file created with PowerPoint or you want to project an
Excel file on the projector.
4 Image Viewer icon
Double-clicking the icon starts Image Viewer for
running a slide show using image files stored in the
projector or memory card.
5 Start menu
6 IP address
Shows the IP address of the projector. You can verify
it when you are accessing the projector from a
computer.
7 Reception level indicator icon
When the projector correctly recognizes the wireless
LAN PC card you insert into the PC CARD slot, the
icon appears on the task bar. Double-clicking the icon
opens the window indicating the connection status
between the projector and the access point.
8 Screen keyboard icon
Clicking the icon displays the screen keyboard on the
projector screen. You can operate the projector for
setups or enter a URL by using the supplied Remote
Commander (for the VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50) or
the RM-PJM610 remote commander (not supplied, for
the VPL-FE110U/M). The screen keyboard has two
pages. Clicking the Shift key changes the page.
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Operations from the Projector
x For VPL-PX15 and VPL-FX50
•When the PJ/NETWORK select switch on the
supplied Remote Commander is set to NETWORK,
the TAB, ESCAPE, ENTER and arrow keys on the
Commander function the same as those on the
keyboard.
•Pressing the R CLICK key on the supplied Remote
Commander on the screen keyboard icon opens the
sub menu. Clicking Remote, then On enables you to
use the arrow keys on the Remote Commander as
those on the screen keyboard and to select the keys.
9 Clock
q; Desktop icon
Running a Presentation Using
the Slide Viewer
You can run a presentation by using a file with
PowerPoint stored in a computer located in the same
conference room or far from the projector.
Even when a computer is not connected to the
projector, you can also start the presentation using a
file stored in the projector’s storage or in the memory
card installed into the PC CARD slot.
1 Menu bar
Menu Command Function
File
View
View Show
2
Open
Recent Files
Close
Version
Slide View
Note View
Slide Show
Run
Set Up Show
(Slide View) button
Opens files stored in the
projector.
Opens the recently used files
which are shown in the
submenu.
Closes the currently displayed
file.
Indicates version information
on the program.
Shows a slide in Slide View
mode.
Shows a slide in Note View
mode.
Runs a slide show.
Runs a slide show.
Sets up the slide show.
Shows a slide.
(Note View) button
3
Shows a slide and speaker’s note.
(Slide Show) button
4
Runs a slide show.
About the Slide Viewer window
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4
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8
5 Slide transition buttons
Click the
Click the
button to display the previous slide.
button to display the next slide.
6 Slide list box
Click
to open the drop-down list and select the
number of the slide you want to display.
(Help) button
7
Click to display the Help topic for the Slide Viewer.
8 File name
The name of a file is displayed.
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Running a presentation
Using a file stored in a computer connected to
the LAN
1 Double-click the My Projector icon in the Network
Projector window.
Switching the slide view mode
Slide Viewer has three view modes; Slide Show, Slide
View and Note View, each of which gives you a
different way of showing a slide. Display a view by
clicking its corresponding command from the View
menu. Clicking its button on the tool bar also switches
the view.
2 Enter “\\ xxxx (name of a computer you want to
access)” in the address column, then click the
Enter button.
The shared folders for the computer are displayed.
Note
You have to set the items for Identification in the
Network Configuration dialog box (page 9 (GB)),
and have to set share files with a computer you
want to access.
3 Select the folder which contains the PowerPoint
file (.ppt or .pps file) you want to run a
presentation, then double-click that file.
If the password is set for the selected computer,
enter the password.
The Slide Viewer starts.
4 When you want to set up the slide show, click Set
Up Show from the View Show menu.
The Set Up Show dialog box opens.
For details, see Help for Slide Viewer.
About Help for the Slide Viewer
For details on operations with the Slide Viewer, see
Help. Clicking the
Help topic.
button on the tool bar opens the
Projecting an Excel File Using
the W orksheet Viewer
You can project Excel files stored in a computer on the
same LAN. You can also project those stored in the
projector or in the memory card without connecting a
computer.
About the Worksheet Viewer window
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2
3
4
5
6
7
5 Click Run from the View Show menu to run the
slide show.
Using a file stored in the projector or in the
memory card
1 Double-click the Presentation Viewer icon in the
Network Projector window.
The Presentation Viewer starts, and the Open File
dialog box appears.
2 Select the PowerPoint file you want, and click the
OK button.
The Slide Viewer starts, and the selected file
appears in slide view.
3 Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Using a file stored in a
computer connected to the LAN.”
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Operations from the Projector
1 Name box
Identifies the currently selected cell.
2 Menu bar
Menu Command Function
File
View
3 Sheet tabs
Displays the names of sheets. Click the sheet tab to
make a sheet active.
4 Zoom box
Click
enlarge the display of an active worksheet.
5 Cell contents bar
Displays the result or constant value of the active cell.
Open
Close
About
Zoom
to select the magnification to reduce or
Opens files stored in the
projector.
Closes the currently displayed
file.
Indicates version information
on the program.
Opens the Zoom dialog box to
enlarge or reduce the display.
Projecting an Excel file
Using a file stored in a computer connected to
the LAN
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Running a presentation
— Using a file stored in a computer connected to
the LAN” on page 31 (GB).
2 Select the folder which contains the Excel file you
want to project on the projector, then double-click
that file.
If the password is set for the selected computer,
enter the password.
The Worksheet Viewer starts and a worksheet in
the selected Excel file appears on the projector.
Using a file stored in the projector or in the
memory card
1 Double-click the Presentation Viewer icon in the
Network Projector window.
The Presentation Viewer starts, and the Open File
dialog box appears.
(Help) button
6
Displays the Help topic for the Worksheet Viewer.
/ buttons
7
Use to scroll through the sheet tabs. Click an arrow of
the direction to which you want to scroll.
8
/ (up/down) scroll bar
Use to scroll the display up or down. To scroll, drag
the box or click the arrow.
9
/ (left/right) scroll bar
Use to scroll the display left or right. To scroll, drag
the box or click the arrow.
2 Select the Excel file you want to project, and click
the OK button.
The Worksheet Viewer starts, and a worksheet in
the selected file appears on the projector.
Changing the size or display area of the
projected worksheet
When you want to zoom in or out the projected
worksheet or change the area of the worksheet in view,
see Help for Worksheet Viewer.
About Help for Worksheet Viewer
For details on operation with Worksheet Viewer, see
Help. Clicking the button on the tool bar opens the
Help topic.
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Running a Slide Show Using the
Image Viewer
You can display thumbnail images of the files stored in
the projector or a memory card installed in the
projector, then run a slide show by selecting the
images you want.
When you start the Image Viewer of the projector and
select the folder which contains the files you want, the
main window opens.
About the main window of the Image
Viewer
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6
6
(Full screen) button
Displays the full-screen window of a slide you choose.
7 Menu bar
Menu Command Function
File
View
Slide Show
Close
About
Full Screen
Information
Sort slides
View Show
Slide Show
Setting
Select all
Clear all
Load...
Save...
Closes the currently displayed
file.
Indicates version information
on the program.
Displays the full-screen window
of an image you choose.
Opens the information dialog
box of the selected image.
Sorts the slides in a folder by
specified order.
Runs a slide show by
advancing a slide selected in
the sub menu.
Sets up the slide show in detail.
Selects all the slides included
in the thumbnail window.
Cancels any selection of slides
in thumbnail images.
Loads the slide show setting
file stored.
Stores the current slide show
setting as a setting file
(Extension is “.SHO.”)
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1 (Help) button
Click to display the Help topic for the Image Viewer.
2 Slide
Clicking a slide displays a green frame around the
slide. This indicates that the slide is selected.
(Slide Show Setting) button
3
Opens the Slide Show Setting dialog box for zooming,
rotating, etc.
(View Show) button
4
Clicking the button opens the sub menu for advancing
a slide.
(Information) button
5
Opens the information dialog box of the selected slide.
8 Folder dialog box
Browses the folders stored in the projector or a
memory card installed in the projector.
9 Slide display area
Displays thumbnail images of the slides included in
the folder you select.
Displaying a full-screen image
You can display a full-screen image of an thumbnail
image selected from the main window.
1 Double-click the Image Viewer icon in the
Network Projector window.
The Image Viewer starts.
2 Select the folder which contains the image files
you want to display from the folder dialog box.
You can choose the folder stored in the projector
or a memory card installed in the projector.
The main window opens, showing thumbnail
images of the slides contained in the selected
folder.
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Operations from the Projector
3 Select a slide you want to display by clicking a
thumbnail slide.
The green frame appears on the selected slide.
4 Right-click the slide to select Full Screen, click
Full Screen from the View menu, or click the
button on the tool bar.
The slide is displayed to fit the projector screen.
Running a slide show
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Displaying a full-screen
image.”
2 Select slides you want to use for your slide show.
• Check the Slide Show check box on each slide
you want to use. Check all the slides you are
using.
• To use all of the slides in the selected folder,
click Select all from the Slide Show menu.
• If you have already stored the slide show setting
files, click Load... from the Slide Show menu to
display the Load Slide show setting file dialog
box. Select the file you want.
For details on the Slide show setting files, see “Saving
the slide show setting.”
3 When you want to set up the slide, such as
zooming or rotating of an image, click Slide Show
Setting from the Slide Show menu or click the
button on the tool bar.
The Slide Show Setting dialog box appears.
4 Click View Show from the Slide Show menu, or
click the
The sub menu for choosing how to advance a slide
opens. Clicking one of the options starts a slide
show.
Saving the slide show setting
You can run a slide show repeatedly by using the files
stored as the slide show setting files (.SHO files). You
can also change the settings of the stored setting files.
To save the file
button on the tool bar.
1 Click Save... from the Slide Show menu.
The Save Slide show setting file dialog box opens.
2 Enter the file name, then click the OK button.
The saved files are shown in the Load Slide show
setting file dialog box.
To save after changing the settings
Click Slide Show Setting from the Slide Show menu
to open the Slide Show Setting dialog box, and change
the settings. Click the Save button to open the Save
Slide show setting file dialog box. Follow step 2.
Change the settings and click the OK or Save
button.
Note
When projecting a large size image file such as
those in UXGA format, it may not be opened or
rotated due to lack of memory. In this case, reduce
the image to obtain a smaller file size.
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To change the settings after saving
1 Click Slide Show Setting from the Slide Show
menu.
The Slide Show Setting dialog box opens.
2 Click Load.
The Load Slide show setting file dialog box opens.
3 Select the file for which you want to change the
settings, and click the OK button.
The Slide Show Setting dialog box opens.
4 Change the settings, then click the Save button.
Connecting to the Internet
1 Double-click the Internet Browser icon in the
Network Projector window.
The Internet Browser window appears.
2 Click the software keyboard icon on the task bar to
display the screen keyboard, then enter the address
for the homepage you want.
To change the setting in the main window
1 Click Load... from the Slide Show menu.
The Load Slide show setting file dialog box opens.
2 Select the file you want to change, and click the
OK button.
The main window opens.
3 Change the checks in the Slide Show check boxes
of the slides.
About Help for Image Viewer
For details on operations with Image Viewer, see
Help. Clicking the
Help topic.
button on the tool bar opens the
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and
correct the problem, using the following guide. If the problem still persists,
consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Symptom
A connection to the network is not
established.
The computer cannot access to the
projector.
Causes and remedies
• The PC card is not properly inserted into the PC CARD slot.
t Check that the card is facing correctly, then push the card into the slot until
it is firmly seated.
• The cable is not properly connected to the ETHER connector. (VPL-PX15,
VPL-FX50)
t Insert the plug of the cable to the connector firmly.
• The LAN PC card, wireless LAN PC card and wireless LAN access point you
are using are not the specified/recommended ones.
t Use the specified/recommended devices. Use of those not specified/
recommended may cause incorrect operation.
For information on the specified/recommended cards, etc., see the
attached “Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless LAN Access Point.”
• The network environment is not properly set up.
t Check the network configuration settings of the projector. (pages 9 (GB)
and 13 (GB))
t When you control the projector by using the computer’s Web browser,
check the network settings on the computer as well.
• When you use a wireless LAN PC card, Enable On-board LAN is selected.
(VPL-PX15, VPL-FX50)
t Remove the check mark from the Enable On-board LAN checkbox.
• When you are using the wireless LAN PC card, the wireless LAN is not
properly set up.
t Check that the Access Point ID and Encryption Key in the Connecting
Status dialog box are set to the same numbers as those of the connected
access point (page 11 (GB)).
• When you are using the wireless LAN PC card, Peer to Peer mode is not
properly set up.
t Select Peer to Peer only on a piece of equipment connected to the same
wireless LAN (page 11 (GB)).
• The channel of the access point is set to 12–14.
t Set the channel of the access point to 1–11.
• The LAN PC card, wireless LAN PC card, memory card or access point still
does not operate properly after checking the above.
t Consult with the manufacturer of the card or access point you use. When
you are using the specified Sony wireless LAN PC card,
consult with the qualified Sony personnel.
• The setting of INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or INPUT-C FUNC. (VPL-FX50) in
the INSTALL SETTING menu is not correct.
t Set it to ON.
• The INPUT C/RS-232C/RS-422A select switch is not correctly set. (VPLFE110U/M)
t Set it to INPUT C.
• The browser of your computer is set to “Access the Internet using a proxy
server.”
t Enter the IP address of the projector in the box “Access the Internet without
using a proxy server.”
• You entered the projector’s IP address started with 0 (zero).
t Do not enter 0 at the beggining of the number.
Example: 192.168.000.001 c192.168.0.1
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Others
Symptom
The projector screen freezes.
Fonts or styles change in a PowerPoint or
Excel file.
Some characters are not displayed in a
PowerPoint or Excel file.
Some features of a PowerPoint or Excel
file are not properly displayed or such
effects are not displayed at all.
A slide show cannot be run. The message
“Projector’s memory is full. Arrange the
files stored in the projector with File
Manager, then try to restart the slide
show.” appears.
A slide show cannot be run. The message
“File size is too large. Decrease file size in
any way; for example, by dividing it into
smaller files, then try to restart the slide
show.” appears.
Internet Browser for the projector cannot
be started.
The message “Password is set for the file.
Enter password.” appears.
The message “You might have entered
the wrong password. Enter it again.”
appears.
Causes and remedies
The Windows CE software is frozen.
t Once you set INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15) or INPUT-C FUNC. (VPL-
FX50) in the INSTALL SETTING menu to OFF, then reset it to ON.
t Restart Windows CE by pressing the RESET key within 5 seconds after
pressing the FUNCTION key on the supplied RM-PJ1001 Remote
Commander. (VPL-FE110U/M)
In the text of the file, fonts or styles not supported by the Slide Viewer or
Worksheet Viewer are used.
t Only the following fonts are available for the Slide Viewer. Other fonts will
be replaced with these fonts; Arial, Bookman Old Style, Comic Sans MS,
Impact, Symbol, Tahoma, Times New Roman, Wingdings. If replaced, an
end of paragraph may change according to tab or pharagraph settings.
Styles not supported by the Slide Viewer will be replaced with supported
styles.
You cannot display characters that the Slide Viewer or Worksheet Viewer does
not support, such as Chinese.
t Use the file created in English, French, Spanish, German or Italian which
are supported by the Slide Viewer.
The file is using the features that are not supported by the Slide Viewer or
Worksheet Viewer of the projector.
t The features will be replaced with those that are supported. Apply effects
that are supported if nothing is displayed.
The memory of the projector is full.
t Delete unnecessary files stored in the projector using File Manager to
increase memory capacity.
File size exceeds the capacity for transition to the projector.
t Check empty memory capacity in the File Manager window, then decrease
the file’s capacity by dividing it into smaller files.
t Click Option then Save from the Tool menu on the PowerPoint, then
remove the check from Save Fast.
The projector is not connected to the LAN.
t Check the setups for the network configuration and wireless LAN
environment. (pages 9 (GB)–13 (GB))
The password is set for the projector or the file.
t Enter the password. When the IP address is not changed from the factory-
preset one, enter “root” in the Name text box for Administrator.
The password you entered is not correct.
t Enter the correct password.
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