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EPSON PowerLite 5600p and 7600p Projectors Displaying an Image Once the projector is connected to your computer or video source and plugged in, press the red Power button on top of the projector to turn it on. The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds. The power light stays green, and you may see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed. This is normal. Do one of the following: ❏ Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you should see your computer display projected. (Windows only: If you see a New Hardware Found message saying that it has found a plug-and-play monitor, click Cancel.) ❏ If you're projecting a video, press the Play button on your video source. If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help. 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: ❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in the User's Guide. ❏ Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens cover is off. ❏ Try restarting your computer. ❏ If you've connected more than one computer and/or video source, you may need to press the Computer or Video button on top of the projector to select the correct source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button. 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 and drag one monitor icon on top of the other. Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If the Arrange option isn't available, you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings: 1. Click the Monitor icon. Click here Select a Simulscan resolution 2. Select a Simulscan resolution as shown. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection. If you're using a PC laptop: ❏ Hold down the the Fn key and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It's often labelled with an icon such as but it may also be labelled CRT/ LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. On most systems, the key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. Check your laptop's manual or online help for details. ❏ Depending on your computer's video card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. See your computer's documentation or online help for details. 1/01 EPSON PowerLite 5600p and 7600p Projectors - 7

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Displaying an Image
Once the projector is connected to your computer or video
source and plugged in, press the red
Power
button on top of
the projector to turn it on. The power light flashes green as the
projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on in
about 30 seconds. The power light stays green, and you may
see a blue screen with the message
No Signal
displayed. This is
normal.
Do one of the following:
Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you
should see your computer display projected.
(Windows only: If you see a New Hardware Found message
saying that it has found a plug-and-play monitor, click
Cancel
.)
If you
re projecting a video, press the
Play
button on your
video source.
If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for
help.
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:
Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in
the
User
s Guide
.
Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the
lens cover is off.
Try restarting your computer.
If you
ve connected more than one computer and/or video
source, you may need to press the
Computer
or
Video
button on top of the projector to select the correct source.
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after
pressing the button.
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 and drag one monitor icon on top of
the other.
If the Arrange option isn
t available, you may need to select
one of the Simulscan resolution settings:
1.
Click the
Monitor
icon.
2.
Select a
Simulscan
resolution as shown. Allow a few seconds
for the projector to sync up after making the selection.
If you’re using a PC laptop:
Hold down the the
Fn
key and press the function key that
lets you display on an external monitor. It
s often labelled
with an icon such as
but it may also be labelled
CRT/
LCD
. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after
pressing it.
On most systems, the
key lets you toggle between the
LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the
same time. Check your laptop
s manual or online help for
details.
Depending on your computer
s video card, you might need
to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure
that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are
enabled. See your computer
s documentation or online help
for details.
Click here
Drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
Click here
Select a
Simulscan
resolution