Epson Brightlink 450wi Quick Guide

							Using Easy Interactive Tools21 You see the on-screen keyboard and a file saving window:
3. Select the folder where you want to save your pages. You can use the on-screen 
keyboard to enter a file name prefix and select either 
Jpeg or BMP as the file 
type. 
4. Select 
Save. You return to Easy Interactive Tools.
5. Do one of the following to save your pages:
■In interactive mode, select the  camera icon to capture the current 
screen and annotations. You see a message confirming that the screen is 
saved. Easy Interactive Tools adds the time and date to the file name 
prefix you selected.
■In whiteboard mode, select the   save icon. The on-screen keyboard 
appears and a Save as window opens. You can select a location for saving 
and enter a name to create a new folder. Your pages are automatically 
saved as numbered images. 
						

							22Using the Interactive Pens
Using the Tools for Macintosh
1. To start Easy Interactive Tools, select Applications > Easy Interactive 
Tools
>  Easy Interactive Tools. 
You see the toolbox on your desktop:
■When you first open Easy Interactive Tools, you are in interactive mode, 
which lets you use the pen to operate your computer, as described on 
page 16. 
■To switch to annotation mode, select any of the drawing tools shown 
above. Or, select the   white arrow on the toolbar. The arrow turns 
black, indicating annotation mode.
■To access additional options, open the Tools menu on the Mac OS menu 
bar:
■To switch to whiteboard mode, open the Tools menu and select White 
Background
.
Draw free-form lines
Type textClear all annotations
Set rectangle and circle style: 
border, filled, or both
Set line color 
(upper box)Select annotation 
mode
Set fill color 
(lower box)
Draw straight lines
Hide toolbox
Erase 
						

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■To open a text input box, select the   Type tool. A text input window 
opens:
■To switch to semi-transparent drawing tools, open the tools menu and 
select 
Highlight Pen.
2. To hide the toolbar, select the 
X in the upper left corner. To re-display the 
toolbar, select 
Show Toolbox from the Tools menu.
Defining Line and Fill Color
You can set the color for lines and the fill area in circles or rectangles. Several color 
selection palettes are available. 
Select the upper color box to set the line color or the lower box to set the fill color. 
You see the following Colors dialog box:
Indicates 
selected color
Tap anywhere on 
the circle to 
change the colorMove the slider to 
select darker colors
Save colors by 
dragging them here
SliderColor palettes
Spectrum
Crayon box 
						

							24Using the Interactive Pens
After you select a color that you like, you can drag it from the color bar at the top 
to one of the squares at the bottom of the dialog box. This allows you to save 
favorite colors for later use. More squares are available, so that you can save up to 
300 colors.
You can use the icons at the top of the screen to open other color selection dialog 
boxes, based on sliders, color palettes, a spectrum, or a crayon box, as shown 
below.
To display the following alternate color selection dialog boxes, click the icons at 
the top of the screen.
Slider
Color palettes
SpectrumCrayon box 
						

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Using the On-screen Keyboard
You can use the Mac OS Keyboard Viewer to enter text on a website or in a 
browser or other software program.
1. Open the Apple menu and select 
System Preferences.
2. Select 
 Language & Text or International, then select the Input 
Sources
 or Input Menu tab. You see a screen like the following:
Note: 
Your screen may look different, depending on your Mac OS version.
3. Select Keyboard & Character Viewer or Keyboard Viewer, then scroll 
down if necessary and select your country and/or language. Make sure you 
select the 
Show Input menu in menu bar checkbox at the bottom of the 
screen.
4. Whenever you want to use the on-screen keyboard, 
select the Input menu (flag icon) on the right side of 
the menu bar, then select 
Show Keyboard Viewer. 
						

							26Using the Interactive Pens
You see the on-screen keyboard:
Saving Your Pages
You can save your annotated pages by using the Mac OS screen capture feature on 
your computer.
■To save the entire screen, press Apple/Command+Shift+3.
■To save the active window or a selection, press Apple/Command+Shift+4. 
Then click and drag the cross-hair to select the area you want to capture, or, to 
select the entire window, press the 
Spacebar and click.
Your page is saved on the desktop. 
						

							Problems and Solutions27
Solving Problems
If you have a problem with your projector, you can press the ? Help button on the 
remote control to help solve it.
You can also check the following section for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or 
see the on-screen User’s Guide for more detailed help.
Note: 
If any of the lights on the projector turn red, this indicates a problem with the lamp, 
temperature, or other aspect of the projector. See your on-screen User’s Guide for 
more information. 
Problems and Solutions
Problems Displaying Your Computer Screen
■Check that the Ppower light is green and not flashing. The projector may be 
in standby or sleep mode. If the Ppower light is orange, press the Ppower 
button to turn the projector on. Also press the 
A/V Mute button on the 
remote control to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily.
■The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen 
saver. Try pressing a key on the computer.
■If more than one computer or one or more video sources are connected, you 
may need to press the 
Source Search button to select the correct source. 
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.
■If you don’t see the whole screen, press the Auto button on the remote 
control. Or, press the 
Aspect button and try various settings. Make sure the 
Resolution option (on the Signal menu) is set to Auto.
■If you see a No Signal message and you’re using a PC notebook: 
Hold down the 
Fn key 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 labelled 
CRT/LCD. You may need to hold down the Fn key while 
pressing it.  
						

							28Solving Problems
■If you see a No Signal message and you’re using a Macintosh:
1. Open 
System Preferences. 
2. Click 
Display or Displays.
3. Click 
Detect Displays. 
4. Do one of the following:
Mac OS X 10.6x: Click 
Show displays in menu bar.
Other versions of Mac OS X: Make sure the 
VGA Display or Color LCD 
dialog box is selected, click the 
Arrangement or Arrange tab, then make 
sure the 
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected. 
Interactive Pen Problems
■Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the projector and computer. 
Try disconnecting and reconnecting the cable to your computer. 
■If you don’t see the   pen icon on your taskbar (Windows) or in the Dock 
(Mac OS), do one of the following:
Windows: Select 
 or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON 
Projector
 > Easy Interactive Driver.
Macintosh: Open the Application folder, then select the 
Easy Interactive 
Driver
 icon.
■If you see a red X on the pen icon, the computer and projector are not 
connected correctly. Try removing and reconnecting the USB cable.
■Make sure the pen batteries have enough power. If the light on the pen doesn’t 
turn green when you press the button, you need to replace the batteries.
■Make sure you are not casting a shadow on the projection surface, and 
nothing is blocking the signal between the pen and the interactive receiver on 
the projector. The cable cover should be attached to the projector to keep the 
cables out of the way.
■Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights. Make sure the 
projection surface and the pen receiver are not in direct sunlight or other 
sources of bright lighting.
■For easier operation, hold the pen at an angle to the projection surface. 
						

							Where To Get Help29
■If the pen position is not accurate, you may need to recalibrate the pen (see 
page 12). 
■If the flashing circles don’t appear when you try to calibrate, make sure the 
VGA cable and USB cable are securely connected to the computer (see 
page 9). Try restarting the Easy Interactive Driver, as described page 28.
If the circles don’t stop flashing and don’t turn black (or they stop flashing and 
turn black automatically), dim or turn off any bright lights near the projection 
surface.
Where To Get Help
Epson provides these technical support services:
Internet Support 
Visit Epson’s support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or 
www.epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to 
common problems. You can download software and documentation, get FAQs 
and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
Speak to a Support Representative
To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the 
PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card. This is the fastest way of 
speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. 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, 6AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. 
■Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through 
Friday.
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long 
distance charges may apply. 
						

							30Solving Problems
Before you call for support, please have the following information ready:
■Product name (BrightLink 450Wi)
■Product serial number (displayed on the Info menu)
■Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase
■Computer or video configuration
■Description of the problem
Software Technical Support
If your projector included RM Easiteach and you need help, call (866) 728-6758 
or visit the following support websites: 
www.rmeducation.com/support/et
www.rmeducation.com/easiteach
For all other software issues, please contact Epson as described on page 29.
Purchase Supplies and Accessories
You can purchase lamps and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find 
the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase 
online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).