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. When you’re finished using the projector, press the Ppower button on the 
remote control. 
4. When you see a confirmation message, press the Ppower button again. 
Note: 
Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and 
usage. Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. 
The projector can be set to automatically turn off the lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any signals for 1 to 30 minutes (see your on-screen User’s 
Guide for details). This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of 
the lamp. If you want to start projecting again, press the P power button. 
Power light
Power 
button 
						

							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 make sure Easy Interactive Driver is running 
on your computer.
1. Make sure the   pen icon appears on your screen, either in the system tray 
on your taskbar in lower right corner of your screen (Windows) or in the 
Dock (Mac OS). It may take a minute for the icon to appear after you turn on 
the computer and projector.
If you don’t see the icon in Windows, you may need to click the arrow(s) for 
Show hidden icons.
If a red X appears on the icon, the computer and projector are not connected 
correctly. Try removing and reconnecting the USB cable.
2. 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 Applications folder, open the Easy Interactive Driver 
folder, then select the 
Easy Interactive Driver icon.
If you need more help, see page 23.
When the computer and projector are connected and the Easy Interactive Driver 
icon is displayed, you’re ready to calibrate. See the next section for instructions.
Note: 
Do not select Exit or Quit from the Easy Interactive Driver menu. If you do, you will 
have to open the driver as described above the next time you want to use the 
interactive pen. 
						

							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 to recalibrate if you change the 
following settings in the projector’s menu system: 
Auto Setup, Resolution, 
Tr a ck i n g
, Sync, Position, Aspect, Keystone, or Zoom. 
1. To start calibration, do one of the following:
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)
.
Mac OS: click the   pen icon in the Dock, select 
Calibrate from the 
menu bar, then select 
Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate (Advanced). 
You see the following message:
2. After you read the message, click 
OK.  
						

							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 and touch the 
center of the circle.
Make sure you are not blocking the signal between the 
pen and the interactive receiver (next to the projection window) on the projector.
Don’t press the button on the side of the pen while calibrating.
If you make a mistake or want to stop calibrating, press Esc on your computer 
keyboard. Then restart the calibration process as described above.
6. Continue until all of the circles are black.
After you have finished calibration, you can use either pen as a mouse on the 
projection board or wall. With additional software, you can also use the pens to 
write or draw on the projected image. You can use any annotation software you 
have or TeamBoard Draw, as described on page 18. 
						

							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 batteries. If the indicator light is green, the 
batteries have enough power.
Follow these tips to use the pen as a mouse:
■For best performance, hold the pen at an angle (like a normal pen), rather 
than perpendicular to the board.
■To left-click, tap on the board.
■To double-click, tap twice.
■To right-click, tap while pressing the button on the pen.
■To click and drag, tap and drag with the pen.
Battery indicator 
light
Button 
						

							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 for Windows
1. To launch TeamBoard Draw, select  or Start > All Programs or 
Programs > Teamboard> Annotation or Draw.
Or, right-click the   
TeamBoard Draw icon in your system tray (lower-
right corner of your screen) and select 
Annotation or TeamBoard Draw. 
If you don’t see the icon, you may need to click the arrow(s) for 
Show 
hidden icons.
If you select Annotation, you see the TeamBoard Draw dashboard:
If you select 
Draw or TeamBoard Draw, you see the whiteboard screen, as 
shown on page 19.
Collapse 
dashboard
Open 
drawing 
toolbarUse virtual 
keyboard Select Freehand 
or Rectangle to 
capture screen
Open 
application 
list
Open whiteboard screen 
						

							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 Select Freehand or 
Rectangle to capture screen
Open application list Open whiteboard screen