Epson Powerlite 800p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom 
button on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. 
See page 35 for instructions. 
Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s 
foot. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release button and lift 
the front of the projector. This unlocks the foot.
2. Once the image...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projected image isn’t square or has a “keystone” shape , do one or 
more of the following:

If 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. If 
you still can’t get a square image, press the left or right 
Keystone 
button on the projector’s control panel:

If your image looks like   or  , press the top or...

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Resizing the Image
Some computer images need to be resized to display in the projector’s 
native resolution. If only part of your computer image is displayed, 
you can correct it with the 
Resize button. 

Press the Resize button on the projector’s control panel (or on 
the remote control). The screen image is automatically 
compressed.

Continue pressing the Resize button to pan around the screen in 
the original resolution. 
If you’re projecting from video equipment, pressing the...

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Controlling the Projector
While giving your presentation, you may want to switch between 
picture sources, adjust the volume, or temporarily turn off the picture 
and sound. Follow the instructions below to access theses features 
from your projector’s control panel. You can also access these features, 
plus many others, using the remote control as described in Chapter 3. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video...

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Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended 
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and 
protects the projector from possible overheating. 
1. If you’ve connected a computer or laptop and it’s displaying only 
through the projector (the computer’s monitor is disconnected or 
turned off), shut down the computer first; otherwise you may not 
be able to see your computer’s display to shut it down properly. 
2. To...

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Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 30 feet away. You can use it to turn 
the projector on and off, zoom in on a portion of your image, and 
highlight your presentation. 
If you’re using a computer and you’ve connected the mouse cable (as 
described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A), you can use the remote 
control as a wireless mouse.
This chapter covers the following information:

Turning on and...

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Turning On and Using the Remote 
Control
Before using the remote control, you need to install its batteries and 
turn it on as described below. 
Installing Batteries 
Follow these steps to install or replace the batteries:
1. Press the tab to release the 
battery compartment cover.
2. Remove the cover and insert 
the two AA batteries included 
with the projector as shown.
3. Replace the battery 
compartment cover.
Turning On the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed....

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Using the Remote Control
When using the remote control, stand within 30 feet of the projector. 
Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or 
at the screen (the projector’s front sensor can detect signals bounced 
off the screen). 

Press the button for the function you want to use. See the 
following pages for instructions.

For some functions, you need to use the   button like a mouse to 
navigate on the screen. Press the edge of the button with...

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Adjusting the Volume
If you’ve connected an audio source to the projector, you can adjust 
the sound that’s output through the projector’s speakers. 

To increase the volume, press on the right side of the Volume 
button.

To reduce the volume, press on the left side of the Volume 
button.
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
the image and sound and darken your screen. This is useful if you 
want to temporarily...