Panasonic Projector Pt L780ntu Operating Instructions

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Use the same SSID setting as the access point. Please
consult your network administrator.
If wireless communication has already been
established 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 projector o\
n page 104.
LAN
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Personal computer Personal computer Personal computer
Personal computer Access point Projector
Setting of the projector
Typical setting
Parameters
IP address
Subnet mask
Mode
Channel
SSID For details of setting, please consult your network
administrator.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Notes:•
If the projector is used in the area where the radio waves cannot reach \
the access
point, follow the instructions described in If wireless communication h\
as already
been established between PCs (in ad hoc mode) on page  100.
• For the SSID of the projector, up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symb\
ols are
available. For this reason, if the SSID of the access point cannot be us\
ed in the
projector, consult the network administrator and have the SSID changed t\
o the one
that can be used in the projector.
• The projector does not support DHCP. If your LAN uses DHCP server, a fix\
ed IP
address must be assigned to the projector. For details, please consult y\
our network
administrator. Use the same channel setting as the access point. Please
consult your network administrator.  
						

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Setting of the projector
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Personal 
computerPersonal computerProjector
Typical setting
Parameters
IP address
Assign an IP address that is different from that of PC.
Example: If the IP address of the PC is 192.168.10.11, assign
an address such as 192.168.10.12 to the projector.
Subnet mask
Mode
ChannelUse the same settings as the PC.
PEER-TO-PEER
Use the same setting as the PC.
If communication in ad hoc mode is unavailableMake setting for use in PEER-TO-PEER mode, which allows direct communica\
tion
via the LAN card. Use this setting when communication is not available i\
n ad hoc
mode.
For details of setting the projector, refer to Setting the projector o\
n page 
104.
Wireless 
LAN card
SSID Use the same setting as the PC.
Note:•
The setting on the PC side can be used without alteration.  
						

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To directly connect a personal computer to the
projector
Mount an optional projector LAN card 
(ET-CDLAN1) on the projector, connect
the PC to this card with a cross cable, and
then make setting for communication.
For details of setting the projector, refer
to Setting the projector on page 104.
For details of setting the PC, refer to
Settings of personal computer on page
112 .
Setting of the projectorSetting of the PC
Example of setting for use of the
projector LAN card
Usage of projector LAN card is classified into the following two types.
Note:•The optional projector LAN card (ET-CDLAN1) cannot be used in a person\
al
computer.
Setting of the projectorSetting of the PC
Typical setting
Parameters
IP address
Subnet mask LAN 1 - 5:
192.168.10.10-14
(factory default)
255.255.255.0
(factory default) Assign an address such as
192.168.10.15 or 192.168.10.20.
The same IP address as the
projector cannot be used.
255.255.255.0
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When connecting via a relaying deviceWhen a hub or other relaying device is
placed between the projector and PC,
make setting for communication.
For details of setting the projector, refer
to Setting the projector on page 
104.
For details of setting the PC, refer to
Settings of personal computer on page
112 .
Typical setting
Parameters
IP address
Subnet mask Please consult your network administrator.
Please consult your network administrator.
Note:•
Read and follow the instruction manual for that relaying device.
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Straight cable  
						

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Setting up the projector
Mounting a wireless card
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Insert the wireless card into the projector
For details of installing and removing the wireless card, refer to Wire\
less card on
page  91.
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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
status will be displayed.
To change the status, choose RUN from Setting Wizard and press the E\
NTER
button to move to the LAN setup wizard.
To enable the status, choose OK from Setting Wizard and press the EN\
TER
button.
WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyThe projector can encrypt the image data.
However, when the encryption function is enabled, it takes more time to \
transmit
images.
Selecting from KEY 1-4 with  and  buttons, press the ENTER button and the
WEP data will be displayed.
To change the setting of WEP, choose RUN from Setting Wizard and pre\
ss the
ENTER button to move to the WEP setup wizard.
To enable the WEP data, choose OK from Setting Wizard and press the EN\
TER
button.
LAN Setup Wizard
IP addressAssign an IP address to the projector.
Make setting according to the typical setting. However, the same IP addr\
ess as that
of the PC with which the projector communicates cannot be used.
Use  and  buttons to change the value,  and  buttons to switch the
fields. Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
Subnet maskSet the subnet mask of the projector.
Make setting according to the typical setting.
Use  and  buttons to change the value, and use  and  buttons to
switch the fields.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
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GatewayThis is a relaying point to connect two networks. It does not work in ad\
 hoc mode.
This address must be specified when connecting to a network of a differe\
nt
segment in infrastructure mode or peer-to-pee mode or to connect to the \
Internet.
For the details of specification of address, 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 change the value, and use  and  buttons to
switch the characters to be changed.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
ModeMake setting for the modes of “AD HOC ”,  “INFRASTRUCTURE ” and  “PPEER-TO-
PEER ”.
Specify  “AD HOC ” when  “To use wireless communication for the first time ” or when
“ If wireless communication has already been established between PCs (in \
ad hoc
mode) ”. Specify  “INFRASTRUCTURE ” when  “If wireless communication has
already been established using an access point ”.  Specify  “PEER-TO-PEER ” when
“ If communication in ad hoc mode is unavailable ”.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
SSID (in INFRASTRUCTURE mode or in PEER TO PEER mode
only)
Change the setting to the same name as the  “SSID ” that is set for the access point
for communication in infrastructure mode or peer-to-peer mode.
• For the SSID of the projector, up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symb\
ols are
available. For this reason, if the SSID of the access point cannot be us\
ed in the
projector, consult the network administrator and have the SSID changed t\
o the
one that can be used in the projector.
Use  and  buttons to change the value, and use the  and  buttons
to switch the characters to be changed.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
ChannelSelect the channel for use. It is necessary to select the same channel a\
s used by
the wireless card of the PC with which the projector communicates.
In the INFRASTRUCTURE mode, the projector usually operates regardless of\
 the
channel setting. However, communication may not be established depending\
 on
the access point used unless the projector has the same channel setting \
as the
access point.
Use  and  buttons to select the desired channel and press the ENTER
button.
Note:
•   Available channels vary by the country (refer to page  87).  
						

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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  and  buttons to select values and press the ENTER button when
the setting is completed.
KEY (encryption)Enter a 10-digit key for 64-bit and a 20-digit key for 128-bit using characters 0 to 9
and A to F.
Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point.
Use  and  buttons to select the value, use the  and  buttons to
switch the digit and press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
Mounting a projector LAN cardFor the setting of the projector when mounting a projector LAN card, refer to
“Mounting a wireless card” on page 104.
In the LAN setup wizard of “Status”, however, only set the IP address, Subnet mask,
Gateway and Host name.
Further, no “WEP” setting is provided there. 
WEP setup wizard  
						

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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.
•Forcible insertion of the wireless card in a wrong direction may cause a fault.
Removal of wireless card
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Quit Wireless Manager if using it.
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Left-click the icon for  PC card ( ) shown on the task bar at
the bottom right corner of the screen.
Note:
•If no PC card icon is appearing on the task bar at the bottom right of the screen, go
to Start menu - Setting - Control panel, open PC card, click the Show control on the
task bar check box, and then press the OK button.
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Select and click Stop Panasonic
Wireless Card.
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Press the OK button and remove the
wireless card.
The following section describes the operation when using an optional wireless
card (ET-CDWL1).
Personal computer Wireless card    
						

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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
Next button.
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Select Search for the best driver for
your device, and press Next button.
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Check CD-ROM drive and click
NEXT.
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When pananic.inf is detected, press
the Next button.
Installation of the driver will be started.
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Press the Finish button.
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Press the Yes button to reboot the PC.
Rebooting the PC completes the installation of the
driver.        
						

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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 and select Wireless
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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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Press the Next button.
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Press the Finish button.