Epson Projector Powerlite 1810p User Manual

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Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the   or   button on the remote 
control. 
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See 
page 54. 
Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the 
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from 
three alternative shapes.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the 
remote...

32Presenting with the Remote Control3. When you’re done using the pointer, press 
Esc to clear the screen.
Customizing the Pointer Tool
You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three 
alternative shapes. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You 
can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.
2. Select the shape you want and press 
Enter.
3. Highlight 
Return and press Enter. 
4. Press 
Menu...

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■Use the  pointer button to move the pointer on the screen.
■Press the Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to 
double-click. Press the 
Esc button to right-click.
■To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the 
 pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want it, 
release the 
Enter button.
Operating Two or More Projectors with 
the Remote Control
If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the 
projectors—or...

34Presenting with the Remote Control4. When done, press 
Menu to exit the menu system.
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. Point the remote control at the projector you want to be able to 
operate.
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...

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Connecting to Computers 
and Other Equipment
This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or 
desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 
player, or video camera. 
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting video equipment
■Connecting an external monitor
■Playing sound through the projector 

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Connecting to a Computer 
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard 
video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook 
computers, MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook computers, and 
hand-held devices. 
If you want to use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mouse to 
operate your computer during presentations, see page 37.
Connecting to the Computer Port
You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable...

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4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 15 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the 
image.
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control
If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter (using 
the 
Computer 1 or Computer 2 port), you can use the projector’s 
remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you control your 
computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as 
PowerPoint, from up...

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Connecting to Video Equipment 
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same 
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its 
available video output connections: 
■If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output 
connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on 
page 39.
■If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an 
S-Video Source” on page 40.
■If your video player has a...

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Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. Locate an RCA-style video cable (one is usually provided with 
your video equipment or you can purchase one from an 
electronics dealer).
2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your 
player and the yellow 
Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections,...

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Connecting an S-Video Source 
1. Locate an S-video cable (one is usually provided with your video 
equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 10). 
2. Connect the cable to the S-video connector on your player and 
the 
S-Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 15 for 
instructions on...