Panasonic LCD Projector PT-L730NTU Operating Instructions

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Network setting
Typical setting  for net work
The method of image transmission using a wireless card can be divided br\
oadly into
three different types by the current working environment.
To use wireless com munication  for the fi rst timeInsert the optional wireless card (ET-CDWL1) into your PC and make set\
ting for the
direct wireless communication with the projector.
For details of setting the projector, refer to Setting the projector o\
n page  94.
For details of setting the PC, refer to...

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If wireless communication has alrea dy been
esta blished between PCs (in ad hoc mode) 
In this case, it is required to make settings so that direct wireless co\
mmunication will
be available between the personal computers and the projector in ad hoc \
mode using
the wireless cards that are currently used in the PCs.
For details of setting the projector, refer to Setting the projector o\
n page  94.
Personal computer Personal computerProjector
Typical setting
Setting of the projectorParameters
IP...

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Use the same SSID setting as the access point. Please
consult your network administrator.
If wireless communication has alrea dy been
esta blished using an access point
In this case, it is required to make settings so that wireless communica\
tion will be
available between the personal computers and the projector in infrastruc\
ture mode
through the access point.
Communication may not be established depending on the access point used.\
For details of setting the projector, refer to Setting the...

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Setting up the projector
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Inse rt the wireless ca rd into the p rojector
For details of installing and removing the wireless card, refer to Wire\
less card on
page  83.
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Press the MENU button to display the menu.
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Use and buttons to display
Network setting screen.
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Press the ENTER button to display Network setting setting
screen.
StatusFive different LAN settings (LAN 1-5) can be stored on the projector.
Selecting from LAN 1-5 with  and  buttons, press the ENTER button and its
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Gatew ayA gateway is a relay point that provides a connection of two networks. I\
t does not
operate in the ad hoc mode. It is necessary to assign the gateway addres\
s if the
projector is connected to the network of different segment or to the Int\
ernet in the
infrastructure mode.
For details of assigning the address, please consult your network admini\
strator.
Host nameSet the name of the projector on the network.
The name must be up to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Use and  buttons to...

96WEP setup wizard
KEY SIZE (encryption key size)Set the size of the key required for the encrypted communication.
Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point. In some
cases, 64 bits may be indicated as 40 bits and 128 bits as 104 bits.
Use  and  buttons to toggle the values and press the ENTER button when the
setting is completed.
KEY ID (encryption key ID)Specify the ID of the encryption key to be used.
Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point.
Use...

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Installing a wireless card driver
Install a wireless card driver onto the personal computer in order to use the wireless
card.
Fitting and removal of wireless card into/from
personal computer 
Insertion of wireless card
With the side of power monitor
facing up, insert the card into the
PC card slot until it reaches the
depth.
Pay attention to the difference between the
up and down sides of the wireless card.
Notes:•Refer carefully to the instruction manual supplied with the PC.
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Installing a driverWhen the wireless card is inserted, the driver installation screen will appear. A driver is stored
in the CD-ROM supplied with the projector. Use the following procedure for installation.
When installing a driver, the setting utility is installed automatically. Installation screen
does not appear.
For Windows98SE
Note:•The Windows98SE installation CD-ROM may be required when installing the
driver.
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When the wireless card is inserted, Add
New Hardware Wizard appears. Press
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 For WindowsMe
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Set the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive,
select Automatic search for a better
driver and press the Next button.
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Press the Finish button.
 For Windows2000
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When the wireless card is inserted,
New Hardware Found Wizard appears.
Press the Next button.
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Select Search for a suitable driver for
my device, and press the Next button.
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive of the PC, click the check box
for CD-ROM drive, and press the
Next button.
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Press the Browse...

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When pananic.inf is detected, press the
Next button.
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Press the Yes button.
Installation of the driver will be started.
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Press the Finish button.
Installation of the driver will be completed.
 For WindowsXP
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When the wireless card is inserted, New
Hardware Found Wizard appears. Press the
Next button.
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Uncheck Search removable media, check
Include this lacation in the search, click
the Browse button and then select
WirelessCard\English in the CD-ROM
drive for driver search location.
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