Epson Powerlite 826w+ Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier (PowerLite 84+/85+/825+/826W+ only).
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a standard 
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin 
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special 
cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the stereo...

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Using the Projector on a 
Network
If you’re using the PowerLite 85+/825+/826W+, you can use Quick 
Wireless Connect ion or EasyMP
® Network Projection to project 
images shown on your computer screen—including text, graphics, 
and video—directly to your audience. See the  EasyMP Network 
Projection Operation Guide  for information on features and use. 
With the PowerLite 84+/85+/825+/826W+, you can use EasyMP 
Monitor (available for Windows on ly) to monitor and control your 
projector through...

64Using the Projector on a NetworkEasyMP Network Projection software. The 
EasyMP Network 
Projection Operation Guide  also contains instructions on using the 
software to project over the network.
Connecting to a Wired Network
With a shielded, Category-5 Ethernet cable, you can connect the 
projector to your network and co nfigure it with an IP address.
1. Connect the projector to your  network using a commercially 
available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable. Connect the 
cable to the 
LAN port on...

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4. Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the 
Network menu, then press Enter. 
PowerLite 85+/825+/826W+
PowerLite 84+
5. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter.
6. Select the 
Wired LAN menu and press Enter.  

66Using the Projector on a Network7. Choose 
IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the 
following:
8. Do one of the following:
■If your network assigns addresse s automatically, turn on the 
DHCP setting.
■If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn 
off 
DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet 
Mask
, and Gateway Address, as needed. 
To enter numbers, use the  buttons on the remote 
control to highlight the number you want to input, then press 
the 
Enter...

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Installing the Optional Wireless 
802.11a/b/g Module
Make sure you have the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module 
(PowerLite 85+/825+/826W+ only). Turn off the projector and 
disconnect the power cord before you install the module.
1. Open the air filter cover by sliding the switch and pulling down the cover.
2. Insert the Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module as shown. 

68Using the Projector on a Network3. Fasten the module using the screw that came with it.
4. Close the air filter cover.
If you have the optional USB key, you can use Quick Wireless 
connection as described 
in the next section. Or, you can configure 
your connection manually  as described on page 69.
Using Quick Wireless Connection
Using the optional USB key, you can quickly connect the projector to 
a Windows computer wirelessly without any configuration (PowerLite 
85+/825+/826W+ only).
First, make...

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4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Quick Wireless Connection driver.
If you see a Windows Firewall message, click 
Yes to disable the 
firewall.
After a few minutes, your computer image will be displayed 
through the projector. If not, try restarting your computer.
5. When you’re done with your presentation, remove the USB key.  You may need to restart your computer to reactivate your wireless 
interface.
Configuring Basic Settings
You can give...

70Using the Projector on a Network4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it 
on your network. 
If you need to rename it, highlight the 
Projector name text box 
then press 
Enter. 
5. Use the  buttons on the remote control to select individual  letters; then press 
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space 
or to navigate backward and forward through the input text, 
highlight the arrows and press 
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or 
capital letters, highlight the...