Epson Projector Powerlite 450w User Manual

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The password screen closes and projection begins.
If projection does not begin, check the following:
■If the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to 
re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect password three 
times in succession, you see an error code with the message 
The 
projector’s operation will be locked 
and the projector switches 
to standby mode. Write down the error code, then disconnect the 
projector’s power cord from the electrical...

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Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer 
or video source, such as a DVD player or digital camera. Then follow 
these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Extended menu, and press Enter.
2. Highlight 
User’s Logo and press Enter. 
3. When you see a message asking 
Choose this image as the 
User’s Logo?
, select Yes and press Enter. A...

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Choosing When to Display the Image
After your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup 
screen, the screen you see when there’s no signal, or the screen you see 
when you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 34).
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press 
Enter. 
2. Select 
Display and press Enter.
3. Choose from these display options:
■Set Display Background to Logo to display your image 
when there is no signal. 
■Set Startup Screen to...

74Fine-Tuning the Projector5. Press the 
Menu button to exit. 
To disable the Control Panel Lock function, select 
Off in the Control 
Panel Lock menu. Or press and hold the 
Enter button on the 
projector’s control panel for seven seconds. A message is displayed and 
the lock is released.
Using Security Locking
The projector includes two security locking points to prevent its theft 
when installed or used in public locations: 
■Security cable attachment. You can attach a commercially 
available security...

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Using the Projector on a 
Network
This chapter tells you how to prepare to send images to your 
projector through a wireless or wired network. 
Using Quick Wireless Connection or EasyMP Network Projection, 
you can 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...

76Using the Projector on a NetworkProjection Operation Guide for instructions on installing the software. 
The 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 configure it with an IP address. You 
can then project from multiple computers on your network without 
changing any cables.
1. Connect the projector to your network using a commercially...

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5. Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the 
Network menu, then press Enter. 
6. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter.
7. Select the 
Wired LAN menu and press Enter. 
8. Choose 
IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the 
following:
9. 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...

78Using the Projector on a NetworkTo enter numbers, use the arrow buttons on the remote 
control to select each number on the screen, then press the 
Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address in 
the network menu, highlight 
Finish, then press the Enter 
button.
10. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen, 
set the 
IP Address Display setting to Off.
11. When you’re done making all necessary changes, select 
Complete 
and press the 
Enter button to save your settings....

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Installing the Optional Wireless LAN 
Module
Make sure you have the optional Wireless LAN Module. 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 lifting the 
cover. 

80Using the Projector on a Network2. Insert the wireless LAN module as shown.
3. As a security feature, you can 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 81.
Insert 
screw here