Epson Powerlite Pro G5550nl Users Guide

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Operating Two or More Projectors With 
the Remote Control
If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the 
projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. 
To operate a projector, set the remote control’s ID to match that of 
the projector. Or you can control all the projectors at once by setting 
the remote control’s ID to zero. 
Setting the Projector ID
The projector’s default ID is set to Off. This lets it respond to 
commands from any remote control. To change the ID, follow these 
steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control. You see the 
projector’s menu screen. 
2. Select 
Extended, press Enter, select Projector ID, then press 
Enter again.
3. Use the  pointer button to highlight the new ID, and press 
Enter to select it.
4. When you’re done, press 
Menu to exit. 
						

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Checking the Projector ID
You can check the projector’s ID by following these steps:
1. Move the remote control ID switch to the 
On position.
2. Point the remote control at the projector you want to check.
3. While holding the 
ID button, press the Help button. You see a 
message on the screen like this:
Setting the Remote Control ID
The remote control’s default ID is zero. This lets you operate any 
projector. To set it to operate a specific projector, follow these steps:
1. Move the remote control ID switch to the 
On position.
note
When the remote control ID 
switch is in the 
Off position, 
you can control any 
projector regardless of the 
projector or remote control 
ID settings. 
						

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2. Press and hold the ID button on the remote control.
3. While holding the 
ID button, press a numbered button on the 
remote control (0 through 9) to select the desired ID. Select zero 
to control all projectors, or select a number to match the ID of the 
projector(s) you want to operate. 
						

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Using the Projector on a 
Network
You can use Quick Wireless Connection 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.
You can use EasyMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to 
monitor and control your projector through the network. For 
information on installing and using EasyMP Monitor, see the EasyMP 
Monitor Operation Guide.
You can use EasyMP Multi PC Projection to simultaneously display 
images from different networked computers. For information on 
installing and using EasyMP Multi PC Projection, see the EasyMP 
Multi PC Projection Operation Guide.
You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting the projector to a wired LAN
■Installing the optional wireless LAN module
■Using Quick Wireless Connection
■Configuring projector and network settings
■Using wireless security options
■Removing the optional wireless LAN module
■Sending e-mail alerts and monitoring the projector
■Using a browser to control the projector 
						

							76Using the Projector on a NetworkFor a wireless connection, make sure you’ve installed the optional 
Wireless 802.11g/b/a Module, as described on page 78. Then follow 
the steps in this chapter to use Quick Wireless Connection (Windows 
only) or configure your projector and network. See the EasyMP 
Network Projection Operation Guide for instructions on installing the 
EasyMP 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 an Ethernet cable, you can connect the projector to your 
network and configure 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 the projector as shown. To ensure 
proper data transmission, use a shielded, Category-5 cable or 
better.
2. Connect the other end to your Ethernet hub or router.
3. Turn on the projector.
4. Press the 
Menu button, select the Network menu, then press 
Enter.
5. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter. 
						

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6. Choose Wired LAN and press Enter. You see the following 
screen:
7. Do one of the following:
■If your network assigns addresses 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.
To enter numbers, use the  pointer button on the remote 
control to highlight the number you want to input, then press 
the 
Enter button. 
8. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen, 
set the 
IP Address Display setting to Off.
9. When you’re done making all necessary changes, highlight the 
Return button at the top of the screen, then press Enter. Choose 
Setup complete and press Enter, then choose Yes and press 
Enter to save the changes.
10. Press 
Menu to exit. 
						

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Installing the Optional Wireless 
802.11g/b/a Module
Make sure you have the optional Wireless 802.11g/b/a Module. Turn 
off the projector and disconnect the power cord before you install the 
module.
1. Remove the cover from the wireless module’s insertion area.
2. Insert the Wireless 802.11g/b/a Module as shown.
3. Fasten the module using the screw that came with it.
Insert 
screw here 
						

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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 80.
Using Quick Wireless Connection
Using the optional USB key, you can quickly connect the projector to 
a Windows computer wirelessly without any configuration.
First, make sure you have installed the optional wireless module as 
described on page 78 and turned on the projector.
1. Connect the USB key to the projector’s   USB port.
2. When you see a projected message that the network information 
update is complete, remove the USB key.
3. Connect the USB key to a USB port on your computer or 
notebook.
In Windows 7 or Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay 
window, select 
Run LaunchQW.exe. When you see the User 
Account Control screen, click 
Allow.
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.
note
Do not attempt to write to 
the USB key or use it as a 
flash memory drive. 
note
The Quick Wireless 
Connection utility will 
disable any other wireless 
sessions and adapter 
programs. Make sure you 
leave the USB key in your 
computer for your entire 
Quick Wireless Connection 
session.  
						

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Configuring Basic Settings
You can give your projector a unique name, enable a projector 
keyword, or create a password for controlling the projector over the 
Web. 
1. Press the 
Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.
2. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter. You see a 
screen like the following:
3. 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. 
4. Use the  pointer button 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 option and press 
Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish and press Enter.