Epson Projector Powerlite 5000 User Manual

							7.The Link II software communicates with the projector using the
computer’s serial communication (COM) port. Specify which
COM port to use, then press C to continue. (Most likely, your
computer is using COM 1.)8.A summary screen appears stating how much free hard disk space
is required to run the software and how much is available. If
sufficient disk space is available, press C. Otherwise, press X (exit)
to free up some disk space; then restart the installation program
from step 1.
9.You see a prompt to create the installation directory you specified
in step 6. Press Y (yes).Installing the Software from Macintosh OS
System 7
Perform the following steps to set up the software for the Macintosh.
1.Insert the Link II for Windows installation diskette into the
diskette drive.
2.Double-click the ELP Utility icon. The window for installing the
ELP utility appears.
3.Double-click the ELP Utility Installer icon and follow the
instructions displayed.
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							4.When prompted that the installation has been completed, click
OK. Then restart your Macintosh for the changes to take effect.
Launching the Software1.Double-click the ELP Link IIprogram icon from the Windows 3.x
ELP Link II program group or Mac OS ELP Link II folder, or
select ELP Link II from the Windows 95 Programs menu. The
ELP Link II program icon appears minimized at the bottom of
your screen.
2.Double-click the ELP Link II program icon. The ELP Link II
main dialog box appears.
Using the Software
The ELP Link II software can be used to:
lCustomize the remote control Effects buttons
lControl standard and special projector features
Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons
You can assign functions to the remote control Effects buttons so you
can use them to perform special operations, such as drawing shapes on
the projected image or changing the cursor shape.
Note: The ELP Link II software works only when the projector is on and
connected to the computer`s serial port.
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							Function Description and Usage
The function list on the left side of the ELP Link II main dialog box
shows the functions available for assignment to an Effects button. To
assign the functions, see page 67.
The table below describes these functions and how to use them.
Note: To use the Effects buttons, the ELP Link II software must be
running and the computer connected to the projector.FunctionDescription and usage
LineDraws a straight line on the screen.
Press the Effects key assigned to this effect. Then press the bottom
multi-purpose button once to define the line start position. Move the
cursor using the remote Pointer button. Then press the bottom
multi-purpose button twice to define the line end position.
EllipseDraws an ellipse (oval) on the screen
Press the Effects key assigned to this effect. Then press the bottom
multi-purpose button once to define the position of one end of the
ellipse. Move the cursor using the remote Pointer button. Then press
the bottom multi-purpose button twice to define the position of the
other end of the ellipse.
SquareDraws a square on the screen
Press the Effects key assigned to this effect. Then press the bottom
multi-purpose button once to define the position of one corner of the
square. Move the cursor using the remote Pointer button. Then press
the bottom multi-purpose button twice to define the position of the
other corner of the square.
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							FunctionDescription and usage
BarCreates a horizontal or vertical bar. You can use this function to
highlight a portion of the screen with a horizontal or vertical bar.
Press the Effects key assigned to this effect. Move the bar using the
remote pointer button. Press the bottom multi-purpose button to lock
the bar in place.
StampLeaves one or several copies of the pre-selected image on the screen.
Press the Effects key assigned to this effect. Use the pointer button
to place the cursor where you want the stamp to appear. Then press
the assigned Effects button to display the stamp.
Change
CursorChanges the cursor shape.
Press the assigned Effects button to change the cursor shape
Clear ScreenClears all Effects functions previously executed.
Press the assigned Effects button to clear the screen.
Macro KeyTypes a pre-defined key sequence. This is useful when you often
need to type a sequence of characters into your computer.
Press the assigned Effects button to automatically type the key
sequence.
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							Assigning Functions
There are three ways to assign functions to each of the five Effects
buttons on the remote control:
lDrag and drop a function from the function list to the Effects
button you want to customize.
lClick a function in the function list, click the Effects button
number you want to customize, then click Customize.
lSelect the function from the function list, and then press the
Effects button on the remote control.
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							Setting Effect Options
Once you have assigned functions to one or more Effects buttons, you
can specify detailed options for each function.
To set detailed options, click Detail Setting. A dialog box similar to
the following appears. (The options and tabs displayed depend on
which functions are currently assigned to the Effects buttons.)
Click the tab for the function you want to adjust, then make any
settings you wish.
To test each setting, click the Test button and then click the left mouse
button to start and stop each setting. To end the test, click the right
mouse button. (If you are using the remote control as a mouse pointer,
use the bottom and top multi-purpose buttons, respectively.)
To save the changes, click OK.
The table on the following page describes the available options for each
function.
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							FunctionOptions
LineWidthSpecify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.
GridSpecify whether to have the line “snap” to the corners
of a grid by entering the size of the sides of the box, in
pixels (dots).
ColorChoose a color for the line.
TransparentClick this check box to make the background text or
image visible through the line.
EllipseWidthSpecify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.
ColorChoose a color for the line.
TransparentClick this check box to make the background text or
image visible through the ellipse.
FillClick this check box to fill the ellipse with color.
SquareWidthSpecify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.
ColorChoose a color for the line.
TransparentClick this check box to make the background text or
image visible through the square.
FillClick this check box to fill the ellipse with color.
Make oval
shapeClick this check box to round the corners of the square.
BarWidthSpecify the line width, from 1 to 300 points.
ColorChoose a color for the bar.
DirectionChoose Horizontal or Vertical.
TransparentClick this check box to make the background text or
image visible through the bar.
StampClick on the stamp to be used
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							FunctionOptions
Change
CursorClick on the cursor shape to be used
Clear ScreenNo options available
Macro KeyEnter up to 16 characters, including combinations such as Ctrl + A in
the Registration Keys Macro field. The Backspace and Delete keys are
also recorded.
Click on the Clear button to clear the current key assignment.
Click on the Registration button to save more than one set of key
assignments.
Note: Although you can save multiple sets of key assignments, only
one set can be active at any time.
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							Saving and Recalling Effects Key Button Assignments
To save Effects button assignments, click Execute.
To save multiple sets of button assignments, click Registration and
specify a name for the current settings.
To recall a saved set of assignments, select its name from the Setting
menu.
To delete a set of assignments from the Registration List, select its
name and then click Delete.
To exit without saving the settings, click Exit.
Changing the COM Port Assignment
If you did not select the correct COM (communication) port when
setting up the software, or if you have changed the COM port to
which the projector is connected, you can change the COM port
setting from the ELP Link II software.
From the Option menu, select COM Port, then choose a new COM
port from the list provided.
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							Controlling Projector Features
You can use the ELP Link II software to control the following features:0 Projector Controls
l Test Pattern
0 Color Properties.
Displaying the Projector Set Window
1.Double-click the ELP Link IIprogram icon from the Windows 3.x
ELP Link II program group or Mac OS ELP Link II folder, or
select ELP Link II from the Windows 95 Programs menu. The
ELP Link II program icon appears minimized on your screen.
2.Double-click the ELP Link IIprogram icon. The main dialog box
appears.
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