PowerLite
®
1815p
Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User´s Guide on your projector CD.
1
Turn On Your Equipment
1
Connect the power cord to the back of the projector and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
2
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
Focus
Zoom
3
If your image looks like , , , or , press the Quick Setup button on the projector and follow the on-screen instructions.
2
Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover). Make sure the slide is opened completely.
3
Remove the battery cover on the remote control. Locate the two AAA batteries that came with the projector and insert them. Then replace the battery cover.
4
To turn the projector on, press the Power button on the projector or the remote control. The projector beeps once, and the projector’s
Power light flashes green and then stays on.
Power light
Power button
To shut down the projector:
1. Press the Power button twice.
2. When the orange light stops flashing and the projector beeps, you can unplug the projector.
3
Choose a
Presentation Method
How do you want to get images to the projector?
• To connect to a notebook, see “If connecting to a notebook” below.
• To project over a wireless network, see
“If projecting wirelessly” on the back of this sheet. Computer cable
You must have installed the projector’s EasyMP™ software and configured your projector and computer before you can project wirelessly. See your User’s Guide for instructions.
• To give a presentation stored on a CompactFlash memory card, flash drive, digital camera, or other USB storage device, see
Chapter 5 in your User’s Guide.
• To connect to your notebook using the included USB cable, see your User’s Guide.
If connecting to a notebook...
1
Turn on the projector and adjust the image as described in sections 1 and 2.
2
Locate the computer cable that came with the projector.
Connect one end to the projector’s blue Computer1 port.
Connect the other end to your notebook’s video-out port or
monitor port.
2
Adjust the Image
1
To raise the image, press the foot release button for the front adjustable foot and lift the front. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
3
Press the Source Search button on the projector or the
Search button on the remote control until your computer image is displayed.
NOTE: If your notebook has a DVI connector, you need to use an
optional DVI-to-VGA adapter with the included computer cable
(see your computer’s documentation).
Turn over
4
If you see a blank screen or you don’t see the image you are trying to project from your computer, make sure the Power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the A/V Mute slide (lens cover) is open.
Windows ® : Hold down the Fn button on the keyboard and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as , or it may be labeled CRT/LCD. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up.)
5
If your projector and notebook don’t display the same image, do the following:
Windows: Try using the CRT/LCD or function key, as described above. If this doesn’t work, double-click Display in the Windows
Control Panel. In Windows Vista, TM right-click on the desktop and select
Personalize, then select Display Settings. Make sure both the LCD screen and monitor port are enabled. See your Windows online help for details.
Macintosh ® OS X: From the Apple ® menu, select System
Preferences, then click Displays. Select the VGA Display or
Color LCD dialog box, click the Arrangement (or Arrange) tab, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.
If projecting wirelessly...
Follow the steps in this section to project over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or
802.11a wireless network from a computer running Windows 2000, XP, or
Macintosh OS X 10.3 to 10.4.x.
NOTE: You must have already installed the projector’s EasyMP (EMP NS
Connection) software and configured your projector and computer.
See the User’s Guide for instructions. Also, your computer must have a wireless card or built-in wireless connection.
1
Install the wireless module. If necessary, secure it using the screw included with your projector.
2
Turn on the projector and adjust the image as described in sections 1 and 2 on the front of this sheet.
3
Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control.
The projector displays a screen like this:
4
Windows: From the Start menu, select EMP NS Connection.
Macintosh OS X: Double-click the EMP NS Connection icon in your
Applications folder.
You see this screen:
5
Select Quick Connection Mode and click OK.
If you see this screen, click Yes.
You see this screen:
6
Once the name of your projector appears, select it and click Connect.
If a projector is in use and is “locked” to prevent interruption, you won’t be able to select it.
7
If you see a message asking for a keyword, enter the four digits that appear on the EasyMP Network Screen and click OK.
You see the image on your monitor transmitted to the projector, and a floating control bar appears on the computer screen:
Click here to minimize
8
When you’re done with your presentation, click Disconnect on the control bar.
Where To Get Help
Telephone Support Services
To use the Epson PrivateLine ® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with your projector. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:
U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday
Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday
Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Internet Support
Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Visit http://www.presentersonline.com to access tips, templates, and training for developing successful presentations.
Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only offers. You can use the registration card or CD included with your projector, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg.
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