Epson Brightlink 455wi Quick Guide

Connecting the Cables11
Connecting the VGA Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable connected to the projector. 
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s   monitor out port.
Connecting the USB Cable for the Interactive Pens 
In order to use the interactive pens, you must connect the USB cable to the 
projector and your computer.
1. Locate the USB cable connected to the projector.
2. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available  USB port on your 
notebook or desktop computer. 

12Getting Started
Turning the Projector On and Off
Before you turn on the projector, turn on your computer. 
1. Make sure the projector is plugged in. The Ppower light should be orange.
2. Press the Ppower button on the remote control.
After a few moments, you should see your computer desktop displayed. If you 
see a blank screen or the 
No signal message, see page 22 for help.
Warning: 
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for children.
3....

Adjusting the Image13
Adjusting the Image
If necessary, you can use the remote control buttons to adjust the image:
Temporarily turn off image
Adjust image 
position and qualityChange aspect ratio 
(screen size) Adjust color for different 
viewing environments
Access menu system for 
additional adjustments
Select from various image 
sources connected to the 
projector
Select the image 
source to display
Page through documents
Zoom in and out 

14Getting Started
Calibrating the Projector
Calibration sets up the connection between your computer and the interactive 
pens. This simple process ensures that your computer can accurately detect the 
position of the pen on the projection surface.
You need to calibrate before using the pens for the first time, or if you change the 
resolution on your computer or connect a different computer. You can use either 
pen for calibration.
Launching Easy Interactive Driver
Before you can calibrate, you need to...

Calibrating the Projector15
Performing Calibration
Two types of calibration are available:
■Normal, which is faster and appropriate for most situations (25 calibration 
points)
■Advanced, which is recommended when you are projecting very detailed 
images and need higher accuracy (49 calibration points)
You may need to recalibrate if you use a different computer, change your 
computer’s resolution, press the 
Auto button, or change the projector’s aspect ratio 
using the remote control. You will also need...

16Getting Started
3. Wait until you see a flashing green circle in the upper left corner of your 
projected image. 
4. Touch the center of the circle with the tip of the pen. The circle stops flashing 
and turns black. You see another circle on the right.
5. Touch the center of the next circle, then repeat. When you get to the end of 
the row, the next circle appears at the left edge of a new row. 
Note: 
For the most accurate calibration, make sure you hold the 
pen at an angle to the projection surface...

Using the Pen as a Mouse17
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 pens and get started 
with TeamBoard Draw.
Using the Pen as a Mouse
The Easy Interactive Driver allows you to use the pen as a mouse. If you installed 
annotation software such as TeamBoard Draw, you can also use the pens to write 
or draw on the projected image.
Press the button on the pen to test the...

18Using the Interactive Pens
Using TeamBoard Draw
With TeamBoard Draw, you can use the pen to write or draw on the projection 
surface. Two modes are available:
■Annotation mode, which lets you add notes and other information directly 
into whatever program is open
■Whiteboard mode, which lets you use the projection surface as an interactive 
whiteboard
Make sure you installed the software, as described on page 7. Then follow the 
instructions below for Windows or on page 19 for Mac OS.
Using TeamBoard...

Using TeamBoard Draw19 2. Select the   camera icon to open the TeamBoard Drawing toolbar:
3. Select the   
TeamBoard Draw icon on the dashboard to open Draw in 
the full-screen “whiteboard” mode:
For more information about using the TeamBoard Draw tools and saving your 
drawings and annotations, select the Help menu on the whiteboard screen.
Using TeamBoard for Mac OS
1. To launch TeamBoard Draw, select the  TeamboardAnnotate icon on 
your screen.
Or, open the Applications folder, then select 
 Draw. 

20Using the Interactive Pens
If you select TeamboardAnnotate, you see the TeamBoard Draw dashboard:
If you select 
Draw, you see the whiteboard screen, as shown below.
2. Select the   camera icon to open the TeamBoard Drawing toolbar:
3. Select the   
TeamBoard Draw icon on the dashboard to open Draw in 
the full-screen “whiteboard” mode:
For more information about using the TeamBoard Draw tools and saving your 
drawings and annotations, select the Help menu.
Open drawing toolbar
Use virtual keyboard...