Epson Powerlite 7300 Users Guide

EPSON PowerLite
®
 
5300/7200/7300 User’s Guide
5300.book  Page i  Tuesday, April 13, 1999  4:19 PM 

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Important Information About Your ProjectorImportant Safety InformationWARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your 
eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the 
lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as 
specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all...

FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio or television...

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ContentsIntroduction 1
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Guide   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Where to Get Help   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electronic Support Services...

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Connecting to a Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting to a PowerBook    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Custom Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
About Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Reset All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Using the ELP Link III Software  91
Installing the Software   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Technical Specifications  133
Supported Monitor Displays   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Glossary 139
Index 141
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Introduction
Your PowerLite
® projector is a brilliant, lightweight, portable 
projector that allows you to project full-color images and video onto a 
large screen for presentations. You can connect it simultaneously to 
three image sources: two computers or workstation sources, plus one 
video source, such as a VCR or camcorder. You can also connect audio 
for each image source.
Images are displayed in full color (16,770,000 colors) at an SVGA 
resolution of 800 ´ 600 pixels on the PowerLite 5300, or...

Introduction  2
For your presentations, you can select front, rear, or ceiling projection. 
This provides maximum flexibility in choosing the best display 
method for each environment.
You control your projector through a hand-held remote control unit, 
with menus provided for image source switching and image 
adjustment. The remote control can also act as a wireless mouse to 
control operations on your computer screen during presentations. 
Additionally, you can install the projector’s ELP Link III...