Epson Powerlite 53c Quick Setup Manual

							1Remove the lens cover.
2Connect the power cord to your projector and plug
the other end into an electrical outlet.
3Press the     Powerbutton. The Power light
flashes green, and then stays on.
4Turn on or restart your laptop. (Windows®only:
If you see this Add New Hardware screen,
click Cancel.)
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Turn over
Turn on your equipment
Connect the projector
to your laptop
Power cord Computer cable
Follow these instructions to connect the projector
to your laptop. To connect other devices, such as
a VCR, DVD, or desktop PC, see your User’s Guide.
EPSON
®
PowerLite
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53c/73c
Quick Setup
Lens cover
Caution:Before unplugging
the projector...
To shut the projector down properly:
1.Press the     Powerbutton twice.
Let the projector cool while the
Power light flashes orange
(about 45 seconds). 
2.Once the light stops flashing and
stays on, it’s safe to unplug
the projector.
Never unplug the projector when
the Power light is green or
flashing orange.
For most setups, you’ll need just these two cables:
Power light
1Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.
2Connect one end of the computer cable to the
Computer/Component Videoport on the projector.
3Connect the other end to your laptop’s video or       monitor port.
If you can’t connect the cable to your PowerBook,®you may need
to use an adapter. See your User’s Guidefor instructions.
Monitor Out
S-Video Video
Audio1 L Audio2 RControl 
(RS-232C) Computer/ 
Component Video 
						

							1Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
2Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Turn to
W(wide) to enlarge or T(tele) to reduce. (You can also move
the projector closer to or farther from the screen.)
3To raise the image, press the foot release levers inward and lift the
front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you
want it, release the levers to lock the feet in position.
4If your image looks like       or      , you’ve placed the projector
off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
5If your image looks like       or       , the Auto Keystone correction
feature has been disabled. You can manually adjust the keystone
correction value by pressing the       or       side of the Keystone
button on the projector. Or, to re-enable Auto Keystone correction,
refer to your User’s Guide.
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message
after turning on your laptop, check the following: 
Make sure the Power light on the projector is
green and not flashing and the lens cover is off.
Try turning off the laptop and restarting it.
If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the Sourcebutton on top of the projector.
(Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.)
If you’re using a Windows laptop:
Hold down the Fnkey 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. Allow a few seconds for the projector 
to sync up after pressing it.
On most systems, the          or CRT/LCDkey lets you toggle between
the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.
You might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel
to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port.
Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.
If you’re using a Macintosh
®
PowerBook
®
:
OS 9.x or earlier:
1. From the Apple®menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors
or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click Arrange.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. This lets you display
on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen.
If the Arrangeoption isn’t available, you may need to select one of the
Simulscan resolution settings. See your User’s Guidefor instructions.
OS X:
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences, then click Displays.
2. Select VGA Displayor Color LCD, click Arrangeor Arrangement, and
click Mirror Displays.
If you see a blank screen
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Drag one monitor icon
on top of the other
No signal (
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Adjust the image
Note:If you see a blank screen         , see the instructions
to the right. No signal (
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Where to get help
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine®Support service, call (800) 637-7661
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included in
your owner’s kit. This service is available 6 
AMto 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, 6 
AMto 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday 
Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 
AMto 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday 
Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Electronic Support Services
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support
services 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. For tips,
templates, and training for developing successful presentations
go to http://www.presentersonline.com.
Quick Setup
EPSON
®
PowerLite
®
53c/73c
CPD-15287
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Click here
FPO
Click here