Epson Projector Powerlite 50c User Manual

26Using the Projector
If You’re Using a PowerBook . . .
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select 
Control Panels, then click 
Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. 
If this option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the 
Simulscan resolution settings. Click the 
Monitor icon, then select a 
Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few...

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If You’re Using a PC Laptop . . .

Press the function key that lets you display on an external 
monitor. It’s often labelled with an icon such as   but it may 
be labelled 
CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key 
while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for 
details. 
On most systems, the   or 
CRT/LCD key lets you toggle 
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at 
the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up 
after...

28Using the Projector
Adjusting the Image Size
You can adjust your image size using the Wide/Tele button on the 
projector or zoom into a portion of the image using the 
E-Zoom 
button on the remote control.
Using the Wide/Tele Button
To enlarge or reduce your image size in small increments, use the 
Wide/Tele button on the projector. Press the T side of the button to 
reduce the image size, or the 
W side of the Wide/Tele button to 
enlarge the image to full size.
Using the E-Zoom Button
If you want to...

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Adjusting the Image Height
If your image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s 
feet.
1. Stand behind the projector. Pull up the blue foot release levers 
and lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet.
2. Raise or lower the front of the projector as necessary. 
3. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the levers 
to lock the feet into position.
4. To fine-tune the height, rotate the feet clockwise to raise the 
projector and...

30Using the Projector
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projected image isn’t square or has a “keystone” shape , do one or 
more of the following:

If your image looks like   or  , you’ve placed the 
projector off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly 
in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

If your image looks like   or  , press the + or — side of 
the 
Keystone button to correct the shape of the image. The 
Keystone button corrects up to a 15° tilt. After...

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Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access projector features from anywhere 
in the room—up to 32 feet away. You must also be within a 30° 
horizontal and a 15° vertical angle of the infrared receiver on the front 
of the projector.
You can use the remote control to turn the projector on and off, zoom 
the image, display the projector menus, and other uses.If you 
connected a mouse cable to the projector, you can also use the remote 
control as a wireless mouse to...

32Using the Projector
Operating the Projector with the Remote 
Control
1. Push up the R/C switch on the side of the remote control to turn 
it on.
2. Point the remote at the front of the projector or at the screen. 
3. Press the button for the function you want to use. The light next 
to the 
Power button on the remote control flashes briefly. (If 
it doesn’t flash, you may have inserted the batteries incorrectly or 
need to change the batteries; see page 31 for instructions.)
The projector may not...

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Follow these instructions to use your remote control as a wireless 
mouse:

Aim the remote at the screen or at the receiver on the front of the 
projector. To move the mouse pointer on the screen, press the 
edges of the 
Enter button with your thumb, as you would to 
move a trackball.

To click, press down on the center of the Enter button. To 
double-click, press down twice on the 
Enter button.

To click and drag, press down on the Enter button and then tilt it 
in the direction...

34Using the Projector
Freezing the Picture
You can use the remote control to freeze the current picture on the 
screen.

Press the Freeze button to freeze the current image on the screen. 
The sound will continue. 

Press the Freeze button again to re-start it.
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/VMute button on the remote control to turn off 
the image and sound. This is lets you temporarily re-direct your 
audience’s attention without the distraction of a bright screen.

To turn off the...

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Highlighting Your Presentation
The projector’s highlighting tools let you emphasize areas on the 
screen using the numbered buttons on the remote control. This is 
useful for annotating your presentation slides or calling attention to 
their most important points. These tools are available:

Arrow or cursor stamp (button 1)

Horizontal bar (button 2)
You can use the Effect menu to customize the highlighting tools. See 
page 41 for instructions.
Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow
You can...