Epson Powerlite 7800p Quick Setup Manual

							1Connect the power cord to your 
projector and plug the other end 
into an electrical outlet.
2Remove the lens cover.
3Locate the projector’s remote control 
and turn it over. Push down on the 
ridges at one end of the battery cover 
as you slide the cover off.
4Locate the batteries that came with 
your projector and insert them as 
shown. Then replace the battery cover. 
5Push up on the remote control’s on/off 
switch to turn it on.
6Aim the remote control at the projector 
and press the  Powerbutton. The 
projector’s  power light flashes green,
and then stays on.
7Turn on or restart your laptop. (Windows®only: 
If you see a New Hardware screen, click Cancel.)
Turn over
Turn on your equipment
Connect the projector
to your laptop
Power cord VGA computer cable
Follow these instructions to connect the projector
to your laptop. To connect other devices, such as
a VCR or desktop PC, see your User’s Guide.
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7800p
Quick Setup
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 30 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:
1Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.
2Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the 
Computerport on the projector.
3Connect the other end to your laptop’s video-out 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.
Lens cover
RidgesOn /off
switch 
						

							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 up on the blue foot release lever for 
the front adjustable foot. Lift the front of the projector. Once 
the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever to 
lock the foot 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       Syncbuttons on the 
projector. Or, to enable Auto Keystone correction, see your User’s Guide.
If you see a blank screen...
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 only connected your laptop to the projector and you’ve 
used the VGA computer cable, press theComp1button on the
remote control. If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or
video source, press the button on the remote control for your image
source (Comp1, DVI, BNC, S-Video, orVideo). Allow a few seconds 
for the projector to sync up after pressing it.
Note:The EasyMPbutton is not functional on the PowerLite 7800p.
If the projector and laptop
don’t display the same image...
If your image displays either on the projector or laptop, but not on both,
check the following:
Windows

Hold down the Fnbutton and press the function key that lets you
display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as  ,
or it may be labeled CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector 
to sync up after pressing it.
On most systems, the  key 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 Windows Control
Panel to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port. 
Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.
Macintosh
®OS X
1. From the Apple
®menu, 
select System Preferences, 
then click Displays.
2. Select the VGA Displayor 
Color LCDdialog box, click the 
Arrange(or Arrangement) tab, 
and make sure Mirror Displaysis checked.
Macintosh OS 9 or earlier
1. From the Apple menu, select 
Control Panels, then click 
Monitorsor Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrangeicon, 
then drag one monitor 
icon on top of the other. 
This lets you display on the 
projector screen as well as the LCD screen.
3. If the Arrangeoption isn’t available, click the Monitoricon 
and select a Simulscan resolution.
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Focus ring
Zoom ring
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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 Start Here 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.
Front adjustable
foot
Troubleshooting
Click here
Drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
Click here
Make sure
this is checked