Epson Powerlite 8200i Quick Setup Manual

							EPSON®
PowerLite®
8200i /9100iQuick SetupConnect the power cord to your projector and plug the other end into a grounded outlet.
3Connect the other end to your laptop’s video ormonitor port. If you can’t connect the cable
to your PowerBook®
, you may need to use an adapter. See your User’s Guidefor instructions.
2Press the red Powerbutton on the projector to turn it on.
Thepower 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
this Add New Hardware screen, click Cancel.)
Turn overTo shut the projector down properly, press the red Powerbutton twice. Let the 
projector cool while thepower light flashes orange (about a minute). Once the light
stops flashing and stays on, it’s safe to unplug the projector.
Never unplug the projector when thepower light is green or flashing orange.
Locate everything
you’ll need
Plug in your projector
Turn on your equipment
Caution:Before unplugging the projector...For most setups, you’ll need just these two cables:
You won’t need to install any software. 
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2Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.
Connect one end of the computer video cable to the
Computer 1(VGA) port on the projector.
Connect the projector
to your laptoppower cordcomputer video cable
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to your laptop.
To connect other devices– such as a VCR or desktop PC– and to
use the remote control, see your User’s Guide.power lightpower button
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							EPSON PowerLite 8200i /9100iIf 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 cap 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 Computeror Videobutton on top of the
projector. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after
pressing it.)
Adjust the image
1Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image. Rotate the zoom
ring to reduce or enlarge the image. (You can also move the
projector closer to or farther from the screen.)
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.
Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details. (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 Control Panel
to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port. If you’re using a Windows laptop:If you’re using a Macintosh with OS 9.x
or earlier:
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23If the image isn’t high enough after rotating the lens shift
knob, you can raise it more by extending the projector’s feet.
Pull up the blue foot release levers and lift the front of the
projector as shown. Once the image is positioned where you
want it, release the levers to lock the feet 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      , press the + or – side of
the Keystonebutton to correct the shape of the image. EPSON PowerLite 8200i /9100iNote:If you see a blank screen           after focusing,
see the box below.zoom ring
focus ringIf you need to raise the image, press the lens shift knob to
extend it and then rotate it until the image is positioned
correctly.lens shift knob1.From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors
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.
1.F rom the Apple menu, select System Pre f e re n c e s, then click D i s p l a y s.
2.Click Detect Displaysto display part of your desktop on the 
projector screen.
3.To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen and 
LCD screen, click the Arrangetab. (If you don’t see this tab, check 
to see if there is a window hidden by 
anotherwindow on your screen.)
4.Click Mirror Displays. One of the 
monitoricons automatically moves on 
top of the other.drag one monitor
icon on top of the
otherclick here
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