Epson Brightlink 450wi Interactive Projector Users Guide

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2. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
3. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 80.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you...

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Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other...

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Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button 
on the remote control or the projector until you see the image you 
want to project. Or, press one of the Source buttons on...

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Focusing the Image
Focusing the projector is part of the installation process. If necessary, 
you can re-adjust the focus at any time using the focus lever next to 
the air filter on the side of the projector.
1. Slide the switch to open the air filter cover on the side of the 
projector.
2. Raise or lower the focus lever to sharpen the image.
Focus lever Air filter 
cover switch 

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Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
Press the 
Color Mode button on the remote control to select an 
option. Press it until the option you want is projected in the upper 
right corner.
Select from one of these 
Color Mode options:
■Dynamic: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright 
room
.
■Presentation: For color...

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Resizing Video Images
You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height) 
ratio (depending on your input signal).
Press the 
Aspect button on the remote control. Press the Aspect 
button repeatedly to cycle through the available options.
Select from one of these 
Aspect options:
■Normal: Displays images using the full projection area and 
maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to 
automatically resize the image and make the best...

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Using the Interactive Pens
The interactive pens included with your projector turn almost any 
wall into an interactive whiteboard. This chapter tells you how to use 
the Easy Interactive Driver software, calibrate the projector, and use 
the pens to annotate presentations or write and draw on a virtual 
whiteboard.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Using the Easy Interactive Pen Driver
■Calibrating the projector
■Using the pens
■Using the Easy Interactive Tools for Windows
Periodically,...

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Using the Easy Interactive Pen Driver
The Easy Interactive Driver software is included on the CD labeled 
“Epson Projector Software for Easy Interactive Function.” Note the 
following system requirements:
■Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or 
Windows 7 (32-bit versions for Windows Vista and Windows 7)
or
Mac OS X 10.3 or above
■USB 1.1 port (minimum) or USB 2.0 port (recommended)
1. Connect the VGA computer cable and USB cable to the projector 
and computer,...

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If a red X appears on the icon, the computer and projector are not 
connected correctly. Try removing and reconnecting the USB 
cable.
If you don’t see the icon, do one of the following:
Windows: select 
 or Start > All Programs or Programs > 
Epson Projector > Easy Interactive Driver.
Mac OS: open the Application folder, then select the 
Easy 
Interactive Driver
 icon.
If you need more help, see page 134.
When the computer and projector are connected and the Easy...

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■Signal menu: Auto Setup, Resolution, Tracking, Sync, 
Position
, or Aspect. See page 73 for more information.
1. To start calibration, do one of the following:
■In Windows, click the   pen icon in the system tray on 
your taskbar (lower right corner of your screen), then select 
Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate (Advanced).
■In Mac OS, click the   pen icon in the Dock, select 
Calibrate from the menu bar, then select 
Calibrate (Normal) 
or 
Calibrate (Advanced). 
2. After you...