Epson Projector PowerLite 1040 User Manual

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Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only) You can use the Quick Wireless Connection USB key to quickly connect your computer to the projector
wirelessly. Then you can project your presentation and remove the key when you are done.
Note:The Quick Wireless Connection USB key is not included with your projector and is optional.
Note: Make sure the wireless LAN module is installed. The wireless LAN module is not included with
your projector and is optional.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press the LANbutton on the remote control.
You see a screen like this:
3. Verify that an SSID and IP address are displayed, then remove the wireless LAN module from the projector if necessary.
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							4. Insert the Quick Wireless Connection USB key into the same port used for the wireless LAN module.
You see a projected message that the network information update is complete.
5. Remove the USB key.
6. Reinsert the wireless LAN module into the projector.
7. Connect the USB key to a USB port on your computer or laptop.
Note: In Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, select Run LaunchQWRD.exe, then
select Allow on the next screen.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Quick Wireless Connection driver. Note: If you see a Windows Firewall message, click Yesto disable the firewall for this application.
After a few minutes, your computer image is displayed by the projector. If it does not appear, press
the LAN button on your remote control or restart your computer.
9. Run your presentation as necessary.
10. When you finish projecting wirelessly, select the Safely Remove Hardwareoption in the Windows
taskbar, then remove the USB key from your computer.
Note: You may need to restart your computer to reactivate your wireless LAN connection.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
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Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually Before you can project from your wireless network, you must select the network settings for the projector
using its menu system.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press theMenubutton.
3. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
4. Make sure the Wireless Modeoption is set toWireless LAN On.
5. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
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							6. Select the
Basicmenu and press Enter.
7. Select the following basic options as necessary: •Projector Name lets you enter a name up to 16 alphanumeric characters long to identify the
projector over the network.
• Web Control Password lets you enter a password up to 8 alphanumeric characters long for
accessing the projector over the web. (Default user name is EPSONWEB; default password is
admin.)
• Projector Keyword lets you turn on a security password to prevent access to the projector by
anyone not in the room with it. The projector displays a random keyword that you must enter from
a computer using the EasyMP Network Projection software or an iOS or Android device using
iProjection.
• Display LAN Info lets you select how the projector displays network information. You can select
an option to display a QR code that lets you quickly connect your iOS or Android devices using the
Epson iProjection app.
Note: Use the displayed keyboard to enter the name, passwords and keyword. Press the arrow
buttons on the remote control to highlight characters and press Enterto select them.
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							8. Select the
Wireless LAN menu and press Enter.
9. Select the settings on the Wireless LANmenu as necessary for your network.
10. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
After you complete the wireless settings for your projector, you need to select the wireless network on
your computer, or iOS or Android device.
Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Setting OptionsDescription
Connection Mode QuickSelects the type of wireless
connection:
Advanced
Quick: lets you quickly connect
to one computer or use the
optional Quick Wireless
Connection USB key to connect
Advanced: lets you connect to
multiple computers via a wireless
network access point
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							Setting
OptionsDescription
Channel 1chInQuick connection mode,
selects the frequency band
6ch
(channel) used by the wireless
11ch LAN
SSID Up 32 alphanumeric characters Sets the SSID (network name) of
the wireless LAN system the
projector is connecting to
Search Access Point —Lets you search for available
wireless network access points in
Advancedconnection mode
IP Settings DHCPInAdvanced connection mode,
select DHCP if your network
IP Address
assigns addresses automatically,
Subnet Mask or manually enter the networks
IP Address,Subnet Mask, and
Gateway Address
Gateway Address
SSID Display OnSelects whether to display the
SSID on the network standby
Off
screen
IP Address Display OnSelects whether to display the IP
address on the network standby
Off
screen
Parent topic: Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device After you select the wireless network settings for your projector, you can display a QR code on the
screen and use it to connect a mobile device using the Epson iProjection app.
Note:Make sure you have installed the latest version of Epson iProjection on your device. Visit
epson.com/projectorapp (U.S.) orepson.ca/projectorapp (Canada) for more information.
1. Press the Menubutton.
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							2. Select the
Networkmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
4. Select the Basicmenu and press Enter.
5. Set the Display LAN Info setting toText & QR Code.
6. Select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.
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							7. Press the
LANbutton on the remote control or select Display the QR Codein the projectors
Network menu.
Your projector displays the QR code on the projection surface.
Note: If you do not see the QR code after pressing the LANbutton, press Enterto display it.
8. Start Epson iProjection on your mobile device.
9. Use the QR code reader feature to read the QR code and connect your device to the projector. Visit epson.com/projectorapp (U.S.) orepson.ca/projectorapp (Canada) for instructions.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network on your computer.
1. To access your wireless utility software, access the Desktop and double-click the network icon onthe Windows taskbar.
2. Do one of the following: • If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced mode), select the network name(SSID).
• If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the projectors SSID.
3. Click Connect.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network in OS X.
1. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
2. Make sure AirPort is turned on, then do one of the following:• If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced mode), select the network name(SSID).
• If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the projectors SSID.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
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							Setting Up Wireless Network Security
You can set up security for your projector to use on the wireless network. Set up one of the following
security options to match the settings used on your network:
• WPA/WPA2-PSK security (Advanced connection mode)
• WPA2-PSK security (Quick connection mode)
Check with your network administrator for guidance on entering the correct information.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
4. Select the Securitymenu and press Enter.
5. Select the security settings for your network. Note: TKIP and AES encryption are supported. WPA authentication via an authentication server is
not supported.
6. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
Wireless Security Menu Settings
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
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Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Wireless Security Menu Settings Settings on the Security menu let you select the type of security and security settings that match the
network you are connecting the projector to.
Setting OptionsDescription
Security WPA2-PSKandWPA types Selects the type of security used
available on the wireless network
Passphrase Various keys from 8 to 32 Selects the pre-shared key used
characterson the network; passphrases are
case-sensitive
Parent topic: Setting Up Wireless Network Security
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts You can set up the projector to send you an e-mail alert over the network if there is a problem with the
projector.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
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