Epson Powerlite 8200i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Rotate the zoom ring to enlarge or reduce the image.
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 50 for instructions. 
Resizing the Image
If only part of your computer screen is displayed, your computer may 
be set for a higher resolution than the projector’s “native” display: 
1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 8200i) or...

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Adjusting the Height of the Image
You can adjust the height of the image using the lens shift knob on the 
side of the projector and the projector’s feet.
Using the Lens Shift Knob
Use the lens shift knob on the side of the projector to raise or lower 
the projected image. Press the knob to make it pop out; then turn it 
clockwise or counterclockwise to move the lens up or down. When 
you’re finished, press the knob back in.
Using the Projector’s Feet
If the image is too low, you...

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2. Raise or lower the projector until the image is where you want it.
3. Release the levers to lock the feet in the new position and set the 
projector down gently.
4. To fine-tune the height of the projector, turn the feet. Turn them 
clockwise to raise the projector and counterclockwise to lower it.
If the image shape becomes distorted after you adjust the height, see 
the following section.
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projected image isn’t square or has a “keystone” shape,...

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Press the Tracking – and Tracking + buttons to eliminate the 
vertical stripes.

Press the Sync – and Sync + buttons to eliminate flashing, 
blurring, or vertical noise on the screen image.
Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
almost anywhere in the room—up to 32 feet away. You can use it to 
turn the projector on and off, zoom the image, and display the 
projector’s menus, for example.
If you have connected the mouse cable (as...

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4. Press the button for the function you want to use. See pages 50 
to 55 for more information.
For some functions, you need to use the 
Enter button like a 
mouse to navigate on the screen. Press on the edge of the button 
with your thumb. Or, grasp it between your thumb and finger 
and tilt it in the direction you want to move.
5. To access additional buttons, pull down the cover below the 
Esc 
button. (See pages 50 to 53 for instructions on using these 
buttons to control the...

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To move the mouse pointer on the screen, aim the remote at the 
screen and press on the edge of the 
Enter button with your 
thumb. Or, grasp it between your thumb and finger. This button 
works like the mouse button on many laptop keyboards. 

To click, press down on the center of the Enter button. This is 
the equivalent of a left mouse click.

To right-click, press the Esc button.

To double-click, press down twice on the Enter button.

To click and drag, press down on the Enter...

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Controlling the Projector
While giving your presentation, you may want to switch between 
video sources, adjust the volume, pause the action or sound, or display 
a picture within your current video display. Make sure you have set up 
your projector and connected your audio or video source as described 
in Chapter 1.
Selecting Your Video Source
If the projector is connected to more than one computer and/or video 
source, you can use the buttons on the remote control or the control...

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Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer.

Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current 
image on the screen. The sound will continue. 

Press the Freeze button again to re-start it.
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control or control 
panel to turn off the image (and sound) and darken your screen. This 
is useful if you want to temporarily re-direct your audience’s...

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3. When the window is located and sized the way you want, press 
the 
Enter button. The menu disappears, and your video plays on 
the screen.
4. When you’re finished viewing the picture-in-picture, press the 
P in P button again. The video window disappears.
Drawing on the Screen
The projector’s drawing controls or “special effects” let you highlight 
areas on the screen using the numbered buttons on the remote 
control. You can use these features to annotate your presentation...

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Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow
You can use the cursor stamp tool as a pointer and place cursor stamps 
anywhere on your screen. You can choose from three types of stamps.
1. To activate the cursor stamp, press button 
1 on the remote 
control. A green pointer appears in the upper left corner of the 
screen. To try a different stamp, press 
1 again. Press 1 again to see 
the third one.
2. Press the side of the 
Enter button to move the pointer wherever 
you want it.
3. To “paste” the...