Epson Powerlite 8000i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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4Using ELP Link IV 
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he ELP Link IV software is a utility you can run from your desktop 
or laptop computer to control projector features and draw special 
graphics on your screen. You can also use the software to reconfigure 
the Effects buttons on the remote control. This chapter describes 
how to:
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Install the software
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Start ELP Link IV
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Customize the remote control Effects buttons
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Control standard and special projector features
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Installing the Software
ELP Link IV software can be used with the following operating 
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Windows 3.x
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Windows 95 or 98
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Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0
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Macintosh OS System 7.5.1 and OS System 8.x. 
Connecting Needed Cables
Before installing the ELP Link IV software, make sure the projector is 
properly connected to your computer with the main and serial cables. 
See Chapter 1 for instructions.
Installing the Software for Windows
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If you have Windows 3.x, in Program Manager click on the File 
menu, then on Run. The Run dialog box appears. Type 
E:\SETUP (substitute the correct drive letter for your CD-ROM 
drive if it is not E), then press Enter or click OK. 
4. You see the ELP Link IV Setup screen listing the languages and 
options available for installation. Select the language you want for 
running the software from the dropdown list, and make sure ELP 
Link IV is checked. 
If you don’t have Adobe
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Installing the Software for a Macintosh 
Follow the steps below to install the software for the Macintosh.
Note: You cannot currently use the ELP Link IV software with a Power 
Macintosh G3 or iMac. Check with your dealer for future support.
1. Insert the Projector Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 
2. Open the CD-ROM drive icon, if necessary.
3. Double-click the Installer icon.
4. You see a dialog box asking you to select a language for the 
software. Select a...

Starting ELP Link IV
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Starting ELP Link IV
Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to launch the 
software. If you’re using the remote control as a mouse, use the Enter 
button to position the cursor and click the Enter button to launch the 
software.
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If you have a Macintosh, your screens may look slightly different than 
the screens in this chapter.
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If you have questions while using ELP Link IV, choose Help Topics 
from the Help menu.
Starting the Program from Windows
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Note: If you see a prompt asking you to select a port or open the 
software with the projector disconnected, it may be because the 
projector is disconnected or is connected to an incorrect COM port. If 
you want to run the software without the projector connected, select 
Unconnected and Execute. If it is connected, click Select a 
port and operate again. Then select the COM port you’re using on 
the next screen.
2. Click the minimized program icon. The ELP Link...

Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons
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Customizing the Remote Control Effects 
Buttons
In addition to the preprogrammed effects, you can also assign new 
functions to the remote control Effects buttons from the ELP Link IV 
main dialog box.
Function Description and Usage
To assign a new function to an Effects button on the remote control, 
click on the tab corresponding to the remote control Effects button 
you want to assign, then choose a function for it from the dropdown 
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The following table describes these functions and how to use them. 
Note: To program new effects for the Effects buttons, the ELP Link IV 
software must be running. Once you have pressed an Effects button, you 
can check the effect by using either your mouse or your remote control (if 
you’ve set up the remote control to function as a mouse and the computer is 
connected to the projector).   Function Description and usage
Free Line Draws a free style line on the...

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Square Draws a square on the screen.
Press the Effects button assigned to this effect. Then press the Enter 
button once to define the position of one corner of the square. Move 
the cursor using the remote Enter button. Then press the Enter 
button again to define the position of the opposite corner of the 
square. To draw another square, move the cursor away from the one 
you just created and press the Enter button again to define the start 
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Note: To cancel or end a function, double-click with your mouse or press 
the Enter button twice (if you’re using the remote control as a mouse).Spot light Creates a spotlight effect on the screen.
Press the Effects button assigned to this effect. Use the Enter button 
to place the cursor where you want the spotlight to appear. Then 
press the assigned Effects button to display the spotlight. To draw 
another spotlight, move the cursor away from the spotlight you...