Epson Projector Powerlite 500c User Manual

8Getting Started
Unpacking the Projector
Make sure you have all the parts shown:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. 
Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you 
need to send the projector to another location. 
If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case 
(either a case available from EPSON or something similar, such 
as a laptop case).
Power
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PS/2 mouse cable
USB mouse cable
computer audio cable
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Installing Batteries in the Remote 
Control
The remote control operates the projector and lets you access its 
setup menus. You can also run your presentation with the 
remote and use it as a wireless mouse. 
Follow these steps to install the 
batteries:
1. Slide off the battery 
compartment cover.
2. Insert the two AA batteries 
included with the 
projector as shown.
3. Replace the battery 
compartment cover.
Positioning the Projector
Before you can set up the projector, you need to...

10Getting StartedThe distance from the projector to the screen determines the 
actual size of the projected image, as shown:
Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector (and 
computer) in the front of the room. With this arrangement, the 
projector is placed close to the screen. You need to raise the 
front of the projector (by extending the legs) in order to 
position the image high enough on the screen. Then you can 
use the projector’s keystone function to correct the distortion 
caused...

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Choosing Your Connections
The connections you’ll need to make depend on the equipment 
you’re using, whether your presentation includes sound, and 
whether you plan to use the remote to run your presentation.
nComputer connection
For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is 
between your computer and the projector. To connect a 
PC laptop, see page 12. To connect a Macintosh 
PowerBook, see page 15.
nRemote control connection
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse,...

12Getting StartedA standard RCA A/V cable is included with the projector. 
If your video source also has an S-video connection, you 
can use it to provide a higher quality video image. 
However, you’ll need an S-video cable, which may be 
included with your video source, or may be purchased from 
an electronics store or video dealer.
Connecting to a PC Laptop
You can connect your PowerLite to any computer that has a 
standard video output (monitor) port, including laptops, 
notebook computers, and...

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2. Connect the other end of the cable to your laptop’s video 
(monitor) port.
3. Tighten the screws on all connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug 
in your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions. 
You may need to set the display to appear on both the laptop’s 
screen and the projector. Some laptops let you change this 
setting with the function keys or by using a setup utility 
provided by the computer manufacturer. Check your laptop’s...

14Getting Started
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more 
flexibility. You can deliver your presentation from anywhere in 
the room and interact with the audience. You don’t need to 
stand near your computer or near the projector. 
You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, 
depending on whether your laptop has a round PS/2 mouse 
port or a flat USB mouse port.
1. Determine which type of mouse port your laptop...

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Connecting to a PowerBook
You can connect your projector to any PowerBook that 
supports an external monitor. 
This section includes instructions for the following:
nConnecting the computer cable
nConnecting the audio cable
nConnecting the mouse cable for remote mouse control
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your PowerBook and the projector 
are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
2. Connect the other end to...

16Getting StartedIf you can’t connect the projector’s computer cable to your 
PowerBook, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter 
(available from Apple).
nRemove the small cover on the 
Macintosh adapter and set its DIP 
switches according to the resolution 
you want to use (such as 16-inch 
mode). See your PowerBook 
documentation for instructions.
nConnect the small end of 
the Macintosh adapter to 
the computer cable.
nConnect the computer 
cable (with the 
Macintosh adapter 
attached) to the...

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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug 
in your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions. 
After you turn on the projector and computer, you’ll need to 
choose 
Mirroring in the Display Control Panel of your 
PowerBook if you want to display on the LCD screen as well as 
the projector screen.
Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of 
computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable.
1. Conect one end...