Epson 1715C User's Guide - Page 99

Creating a Scenario, Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario

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To stop viewing images, press the Esc button on the remote control, then select Exit and press Enter. Creating a Scenario A scenario is a combination of images, movies, and/or audio files that you can present from a USB drive. The easiest way to create a scenario is to drag and drop a PowerPoint file on the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your desktop. This automatically converts the file to a scenario that you can save to the drive. Use this method if you have an existing PowerPoint presentation that you want to transfer to the projector. If you prefer, you can create a scenario from scratch by combining a selection of PowerPoint slides, other graphics, and even movies (see page 100). Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to a scenario. Once the scenario is created, you can set up transitions as described on page 105. 1. Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed. 2. Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or Windows Explorer. 3. Drag the file icon on top of the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your desktop. 4. You see a message that some transitions are not supported. Click Continue. 5. When you see the next message, click Start. EMP SlideMaker 2 starts and your PowerPoint slides open one-by-one as they are converted. Do not interrupt this process or your PowerPoint file won't be completely converted. note If you exit the PC Free mode on the projector, disconnect and re-connect your USB device before starting again. note To create a scenario, you need a USB drive connected to your computer. Also make sure you've installed the EMP SlideMaker software (available for Windows only), as described on page 172. Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 99

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Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive
99
To stop viewing images, press the
Esc
button on the remote control,
then select
Exit
and press
Enter
.
Creating a Scenario
A scenario is a combination of images, movies, and/or audio files that
you can present from a USB drive. The easiest way to create a scenario
is to drag and drop a PowerPoint file on the
EMP SlideMaker2
icon on your desktop. This automatically converts the file to a
scenario that you can save to the drive. Use this method if you have an
existing PowerPoint presentation that you want to transfer to the
projector.
If you prefer, you can create a scenario from scratch by combining a
selection of PowerPoint slides, other graphics, and even movies (see
page 100).
Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario
Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to a scenario. Once the
scenario is created, you can set up transitions as described on
page 105.
1.
Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed.
2.
Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or
Windows Explorer.
3.
Drag the file icon on top of the
EMP SlideMaker2
icon on
your desktop.
4.
You see a message that some transitions are not supported.
Click
Continue
.
5.
When you see the next message, click
Start
.
EMP SlideMaker 2 starts and your PowerPoint slides open
one-by-one as they are converted. Do not interrupt this process or
your PowerPoint file won’t be completely converted.
note
If you exit the PC Free mode
on the projector, disconnect
and re-connect your USB
device before starting again.
note
To create a scenario, you
need a USB drive connected
to your computer. Also make
sure you’ve installed the
EMP SlideMaker software
(available for Windows
only), as described on
page 172.