Epson PowerLite 50c Product Information Guide - Page 5

EPSON Powerlite 50c/70c 4. Remove the lens cap. 5. Press the red Power button on top of the projector. (You can also turn on the projector using the remote control, but you must turn on the remote control first.) The Power light flashes green and then stays on. You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed. Warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children. 6. If you're projecting images from a computer, turn on your computer. In a few moments, you should see your computer display projected. (If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.) Note: Windows only: If you see a New Hardware Found message saying that Windows has found a plug-and-play monitor, click Cancel. 7. If you're projecting video, press the Play button. (If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.) Once you see your image, turn to page 6 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments. When you're done with your presentation, shut down the projector as described on page 8. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage to the projector from overheating. What To Do If You See a Blank Screen If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal after turning on your computer or video source, do one of the following: t Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. t Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the lens cap is off. t If you've connected more than one input source, you may need to press the Source button on top of the projector or the Computer, Video, or S-Video button on the remote control to select the source you want to use. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up.) Source button Computer, Video, and S-Video buttons t Try restarting your computer. t If you still don't see an image and you're using a PowerBook or a PC laptop, see the next sections. If You're Using a PowerBook . . . You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors and Sound. 2. Click the Arrange icon. Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other 3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. If this option isn't available, you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings. Click the Monitor icon, then select a Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection.) Click here Select a Simulscan resolution If You're Using a PC Laptop . . . t Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It's often labelled with an icon such as but it may be labelled CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop's manual or online help for details. On most systems, the or CRT/LCD key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. 01/01 EPSON Powerlite 50c/70c - 5