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Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video

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• Windows XP: Wait as messages appear on your computer screen and the projector installs the EPSON USB Display software on your computer. • Windows 2000: Select Computer, EPSON_PJ_UD, and EMP_UDSe.EXE to install the EPSON USB Display software. • Mac OS X: The USB Display setup folder appears on your screen. Select USB Display Installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the EPSON USB Display software. Follow any on-screen instructions. You need to install this software only the first time you connect the projector to the computer. The projector displays the image from your computer's desktop and outputs sound, if your presentation contains audio. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Related references Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video You can connect the projector to your computer using a VGA computer cable. Note: To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort or Mini-DVI port for video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector's VGA video port. Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. 1. If necessary, disconnect your computer's monitor cable. 2. Connect the VGA computer cable to your computer's monitor port. 3. Connect the other end to a Computer port on the projector. 4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connectors. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio If your computer has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable. 28

Section	Page
Front	1
Contents	3
Introduction to Your Projector	9
Projector Features	9
Product Box Contents	10
Additional Components	12
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts	12
Warranty and Registration Information	14
Notations Used in the Documentation	14
Where to Go for Additional Information	14
Projector Part Locations	15
Projector Parts - Front/Top	16
Projector Parts - Rear	17
Projector Parts - Base	18
Projector Parts - Control Panel	19
Projector Parts - Remote Control	20
Setting Up the Projector	25
Projector Connections	26
Connecting to Computer Sources	27
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio	27
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video	28
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio	28
Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control	29
Connecting to a Computer for Sound	30
Connecting to Video Sources	30
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source	30
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source	31
Connecting to a Composite Video Source	31
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound	32
Connecting to External USB Devices	32
USB Device Projection	32
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector	33
Selecting the Connected USB Source	34
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector	34
Connecting to a Document Camera	34
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	35
Opening the Lens Cover	36
Using the Projector on a Network	37
Wireless Network Projection	37
Installing the Wireless LAN Module	38
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only)	40
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually	41
Wireless LAN Menu Settings	44
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows	45
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac OS X	45
Setting Up Wireless Network Security	46
Wireless Security Menu Settings	47
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts	48
Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages	49
Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP	49
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser	50
Using Basic Projector Features	53
Turning On the Projector	53
Turning Off the Projector	55
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus	57
Adjusting the Image Height	57
Image Shape	59
Automatically Correcting Image Shape With Screen Fit	59
Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner	61
Correcting Image Shape With the Keystone Buttons	62
Resizing the Image With the Zoom Ring	64
Focusing the Image	64
Remote Control Operation	65
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse	66
Using the Remote Control as a Presentation Pointer	67
Selecting an Image Source	68
Projection Modes	70
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control	70
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus	71
Image Aspect Ratio	71
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio	72
Available Image Aspect Ratios	72
Color Mode	73
Changing the Color Mode	74
Available Color Modes	74
Turning On Auto Iris	75
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons	76
Projecting a Slide Show	77
Slideshow Presentations	77
Supported Slideshow File Types	78
Starting a Slide Show or Presentation	79
Slideshow Display Options	81
Adjusting Projector Features	83
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily	83
Stopping Video Action Temporarily	84
Zooming Into and Out of Images	84
Projector Security Features	85
Password Security Types	85
Setting a Password	86
Selecting Password Security Types	87
Entering a Password to Use the Projector	88
Saving a User's Logo Image to Display	90
Locking the Projector's Buttons	92
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons	92
Installing a Security Cable	93
Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control	93
Setting the Projector ID	94
Setting the Remote Control ID	94
Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality	95
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously	97
Adjusting the Menu Settings	99
Using the Projector's Menus	99
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu	100
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu	102
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu	105
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu	108
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu	111
Projector Information Display - Info Menu	112
Event ID Code List	114
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu	115
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector	117
Projector Maintenance	117
Cleaning the Lens	117
Cleaning the Projector Case	118
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance	118
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents	118
Replacing the Air Filter	119
Projector Lamp Maintenance	121
Replacing the Lamp	121
Resetting the Lamp Timer	125
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries	126
Transporting the Projector	128
Solving Problems	129
Projection Problem Tips	129
Projector Light Status	129
Using the Projector Help Displays	132
Solving Image or Sound Problems	132
Solutions When No Image Appears	133
Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function	134
Solutions When \	134
Displaying From a PC Laptop	135
Displaying From a Mac Laptop	135
Solutions When \	135
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears	136
Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular	136
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static	137
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry	137
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect	138
Solutions When There is No Sound or Low Volume	139
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems	139
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems	140
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control	140
Solutions to Password Problems	141
Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails are Not Received	141
Where to Get Help	142
Technical Specifications	143
General Projector Specifications	143
Projector Lamp Specifications	145
Remote Control Specifications	146
Projector Dimension Specifications	146
Projector Electrical Specifications	147
Projector Environmental Specifications	148
Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications	148
Supported Video Display Formats	148
USB Display System Requirements	151
Notices	152
Recycling	152
Important Safety Information	152
Important Safety Instructions	153
Restriction of Use	155
FCC Compliance Statement	156
Trademarks	156
Software Copyright	157
Copyright Notice	184
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	185