Epson 8150i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

46Displaying and Adjusting the ImageYou see this screen:
4. You can program up to seven different power-on times. Click one 
of the reservation numbers, as shown above. Then select the 
desired options for the day, start time, and end time.
When done, click 
Set. (If you want to cancel a programmed time, 
click 
Delete.) The scheduled power-on time appears in the 
Reservation Status window. 
select a
reservation
number 

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Shutting Down the Projector
When done using the projector, turn off the projection lamp. If the 
projector is connected to your network, leave it plugged in so that it 
can continue to receive data over the network. If you need to unplug 
the projector, as when moving it, be sure to turn off the projection 
lamp (if it’s on) and let the projector cool before unplugging it. 
Follow these steps to turn off the projection lamp:
1. Press the red 
Power button on the...

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Using the Remote Control49
Using the Remote Control
Using the remote control, you can access your projector’s features 
from anywhere in the room—up to 30 feet away. You can use it to 
start and run your presentation, control the picture and sound, and 
highlight your presentation by using it as a digital pointer. If you’re 
giving a PowerPoint presentation, you can use the remote as a wireless 
mouse to click from one slide to the next. 
This chapter covers the following information:

Turning on the...

50Using the Remote Control
Turning On the Remote Control 
The remote control has an on/off switch on its side, as shown. Before 
using it, make sure batteries are installed (as described in the 
Administrator’s Manual), then push up the on/off switch to turn it on. 
Turn off the remote control before transporting it or storing it with 
the projector in a carrying case; this prevents the batteries from 
discharging if something presses against one of the buttons.
Keep the following in mind when using the...

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Using the Remote Control as a Wireless 
Mouse
The remote control works as a wireless mouse to let you access various 
projector features and control your presentations; see the next page for 
instructions. You can use it as a mouse in the following situations:

when using EasyMP.net
The remote control lets you select the image you want to view, 
click through your PowerPoint slides, and draw on screen to 
highlight your presentation. See “Delivering Your Presentation” 
on page...

52Using the Remote ControlFollow the guidelines in the figure below to use the remote control as 
a mouse: 
If you need to double-click, press down twice on the 
Enter button. To 
click and drag, press down on the 
Enter button and tilt it the 
direction you want to go. 
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
to move the mouse 
pointer on screen:
pivot the Enter button 
like a joystickto left-click:
press down on the 
Enter button
to right-click:
Press Esc 

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your image source, adjust the 
volume, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, 
zoom in on the picture, or display a picture-in-picture video image. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can use the remote control to switch between the 
different sources. 

Press the Video button to switch between a...

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to darken 
your screen and turn off the sound. This is useful if you want to 
temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction 
of a bright screen.

To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button. 
The screen goes dark.

To turn the image back on, press the button again.
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to freeze the screen image when...

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Displaying Picture-in-Picture Video
You can open a small video window on your computer image, and 
view a video at the same time as your computer presentation. 
First make sure you have connected your VCR or other video source 
using an RCA cable as described on page 36. You can also use S-video, 
but be sure to follow the instructions in the Administrator’s Manual to 
connect the cable and select S-video in the 
P in P menu option. (You 
can’t display the picture-in-picture...