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(2) Making Connections, Enabling the computer’s external display - software

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2. Installation and Connections  Making Connections NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode and before turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before being powered up. * If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power man- agement software. Enabling the computer's external display Displaying an image on the notebook PC's screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector. When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display. Usually, the combination of the 'Fn" key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on or off. For more details, refer to your computer's owner's manual. Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer NOTE: The ANALOG IN-1 and DIGITAL IN/ANALOG IN-2 connectors are supported by Plug & Play. AUDIO IN ANALOG IN-1 VGA cable (supplied) To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the cable supplied. Stereo mini-plug audio cable (not supplied) NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac's PHONE video port. IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type) • Select the input name for its appropriate input connector after turning on the projector. PHONE Input connector Use the INPUT button on the projector cabinet or the remote control to select the appropriate input from the menu. ANALOG IN-1 Computer 1 AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN/ ANALOG IN-2 14

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2. Installation and Connections
Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby
mode and before turning on the power to the notebook PC.
In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before being powered
up.
* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power man
-
agement software.
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
Enabling the computer’s external display
Displaying an image on the notebook PC’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector.
When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display.
Usually, the combination of the ‘Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come
on or off. For more details, refer to your computer’s owner’s manual.
NOTE: The ANALOG IN-1 and DIGITAL IN/ANALOG IN-2 connectors are supported by Plug & Play.
ANALOG IN-1
AUDIO IN
PHONE
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook
type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
VGA cable (supplied)
To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the
projector. It is recommended that you use
a commercially available distribution am-
plifier if connecting a signal cable longer
than the cable supplied.
NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially avail-
able pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac’s
video port.
Stereo mini-plug audio cable
(not supplied)
• Select the input name for its appropriate input connector after turning on the projector.
Input connector
Use the INPUT button on the projector cabinet or the remote
control to select the appropriate input from the menu.
ANALOG IN-1
Computer 1