Epson Powerlite 811p Quick Setup Manual

							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.
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Connect the power cord to your projector and plug the other end into a grounded outlet.
Turn over
Plug in your projector
Connect the projector
to your laptop
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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EPSON
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PowerLite
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600p/811p/820p
Quick Setup
Press the red Powerbutton twice, then let the projector cool while the     power
light flashes orange (about a minute and a half). 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.
Caution:Before unplugging the projector...
For most setups, you’ll need just these two cables:
power cord computer cable
1Remove the lens cover.
2Turn on the projector first. To do so, press the red Powerbutton.
The      power light flashes green as the projector warms up,
and the projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds.
3Turn on or restart your laptop. (Windows®only: If you see a
New Hardware Wizard screen for a Plug and Play monitor, click Cancel.)
Turn on your equipment 
						

							3Raise the image as needed. To do this, press the foot release
button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is
positioned where you want it, release the button to lock the
foot in position. If you need to straighten the image, rotate
the round adjustable foot at the back of the projector.
4If your image looks like      or      , press the Sync+or Sync–
(vertical Keystone) button to correct the shape of the image.
5If your image looks like      or      , you’ve placed the projector
at an angle to the screen. Move it directly in front of the center
of the screen, facing the screen squarely. Or press the Tracking+
or Tracking– (horizontal Keystone) button to correct the shape.
1Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
2Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
(You can also move the projector closer to or farther
from the screen.)
Adjust the image
If you see a blank screen or the No Signal message
after turning on your laptop, check the following: 

Make sure the     power light 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 Computer/YCbCror Videobutton on top
of the projector. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up
after pressing it.)

Make sure your cable is connected securely.
If you see a blank screen

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.
You may have to hold down the Fn(function) key while pressing it.
(Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.)
Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.
On most systems, the         or CRT/LCD 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 Control Panel
to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port.
If you’re using a Windows laptop:If you’re using Macintosh
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OS 9.x:
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Note:If you see a blank screen           after focusing,
see the box below. 
1. From the Apple
®menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors
orMonitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrangeicon.
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 this option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the
Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Perform step 1 above, if necessary.
2. Click the Monitoricon.
3. Select a Simulscanresolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for
the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
If you’re using Macintosh OS X, see “Solving Problems” in
your User’s Guide.
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No signal
drag one monitor icon
on top of the other
click here
select a Simulscan
resolution
click here
No signal
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Quick Setup
EPSON PowerLite 600p/811p/820p