Epson 7900p User Manual - Page 27

Connecting to the Computer Port, caution

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Connecting to the Computer Port Follow these instructions: 1. )Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect one end to the projector's Computer port, and the other end to your computer's monitor port. caution Don't try to force a connector to fit a port with a different shape or number of pins. You may damage the port or connector. 3. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 32), play sound through the projector (see page 33), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 31). 4. When you've finished making any connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. 5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector's Setting menu and make sure Computer Input is set to Auto; see page 74. note If you're using a PowerBook or an older Macintosh and you can't connect the cable to your computer, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on page 30 (available from Epson; see page 15). Setting Up the Projector 27

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Setting Up the Projector
27
Connecting to the Computer Port
Follow these instructions:
1.
)Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.
2.
Connect one end to the projector’s
Computer
port, and the other
end to your computer’s monitor port.
3.
Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 32),
play sound through the projector (see page 33), or connect a USB
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 31).
4.
When you’ve finished making any connections, see Chapter 2 for
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
5.
Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Setting
menu and make sure Computer Input is set to Auto; see page 74.
caution
Don’t try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector.
note
If you’re using a PowerBook
or an older Macintosh and
you can’t connect the cable
to your computer, you may
need to use the Macintosh
desktop adapter as shown on
page 30 (available from
Epson; see page 15).