Epson Powerlite 8300i Quick Setup Manual

							1Turn on your laptop.
2Remove the projector’s lens cover.
3Make sure the     power light
is orange and not flashing.
4Press the     Powerbutton to turn on the projector.
STA
R
T
HERE
Turn on your equipment
Connect the projector
to your laptop
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to your
laptop. For other setup options, see your User’s Guide.
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PowerLite
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8300i
Quick Setup
1Locate the required cables:
2Connect the computer cable to the
Computer 1port on the projector. 
3Connect the other end to your laptop’s video-out
or       monitor port.
4Plug in the power cord. 
Power cord Computer cable
Make sure power light
is not flashing
1If you’ve turned on your laptop and you don’t see an image, press
the Computer/DVIbutton on the projector to select Computer 1
as the image source. 
NOTE:If you still see a blank screen or have other difficulties,
see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet.
2Adjust the sharpness, size, and height of the image:
3If your image looks like       or       , you’ve placed the projector off to
one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the
center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. 
4If your image looks like       or       , use the Keystonebutton to
square up the image.
Lens Shift
to adjust the
image heightZoom
to enlarge
the image Focus
to sharpen
the image
Adjust the image
CAUTION: Before unplugging the projector...
To shut down the projector properly
1. Press the     Powerbutton twice. Let the projector cool while
the power light flashes orange (about 45 seconds).
2. 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.
Power button
Turn over 
						

							You can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse.
This lets you control your computer and give slideshow-style
presentations from anywhere in the room. 
1Connect the USB cable from your
laptop to the projector.
2If necessary, set up your laptop to work
with a USB mouse.
3If this is your first time using the remote, make sure
its batteries are installed. Then turn on the power
switch on the side of the remote.
Now you can use the remote control in place
of your computer’s mouse:
You can also use the Pageup       and down      
buttons to change slides in PowerPoint.
For more information on using the remote control, see your User’s Guide.
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Quick Setup
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PowerLite
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8300i
CPD-16108
Using the remote control
Where to get help
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine®Support service, call (800) 637-7661
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included in
your Start Herekit. This service is available 6 
AMto 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period.
You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing
one of these numbers:
U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 
AMto 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday 
Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 
AMto 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday 
Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Electronic Support Services
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support
services 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. For tips,
templates, and training for developing successful presentations
go to http://www.presentersonline.com.
A/V Mute
Help Menu
Source
Preview Preset
Volume
NumAuto
Focus Zoom LensShiftColo
r 
ModeResizeFreeze
PagePower
E-Zoom
R/C
ON
OFF
Left-clickRight-click
Move
cursor
A/V MuteColor 
ModeResizeFreeze
PagePower
E-Zoom
R/C
ON
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Change slides in
PowerPoint
If you see a blank screen...
If you see a blank screen or the No signalmessage
after turning on your laptop, check the following:
Make sure the     power light on the projector
is green and not flashing, and the lens cover
is off.
Press the Computer/DVIbutton on the projector
to select Computer 1as the image source.
If you’re using a Windows laptop, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be
labelled CRT/LCDor have an icon such as         . You may have to
hold down the Fnkey while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for
the projector to sync up after changing the setting.
If the projector and laptop
don’t display the same image...
If your image displays either on the projector or laptop, but not on both,
check the following:
Windows
Try using the CRT/LCDor          function key as described above. On most
systems, this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector,
or display on both at the same time.
If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the
LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. From the Windows
Control Panel, open the Displayutility. In the Display Properties dialog box,
click the Settingstab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting the
setting varies; you may have to click a Monitortab, then make sure the
external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled.
See your laptop’s manual or online help for details. 
Macintosh OS X
1. From the Apple menu, select System
Preferences, then select Displays.
2. Select the Color LCDdialog box.
3. Click the Arrange(or Arrangement) tab
and click Mirror Displays.
Macintosh OS 9.x or earlier
1. From the Apple menu, select Control
Panels, then click Monitorsor
Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrangeicon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. 
If the Arrangeoption isn’t available, click the Monitoricon and select a
Simulscanresolution.
No signal (
 ? Help)
Click here
Drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
Click here
Troubleshooting