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Summary of Content for Epson PowerLite 81p Quick Setup PDF

1 Turn on your notebook.

2 Remove the projectors lens cover.

3 Make sure the Power light is orange and not flashing.

4 Press the Power button to turn on the projector. The projector beeps and the Power light flashes as the projector warms up.

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Turn on your equipment

Connect the projector to your notebook

Follow these instructions to connect the projector to your notebook. For other setup options, see your Users Guide.

Epson PowerLite 61p/81p Quick Setup

1 Locate the required cables:

2 Connect the computer cable to the Computer 1/Component Video 1 port on the projector.

3 Connect the other end to your notebooks video-out or monitor port.

NOTE: If your notebook has a DVI connector, you need to either connect a DVI-to-VGA adapter to the included computer cable (see your computers documentation), or purchase an optional DVI to VGA cable (for a higher-quality image). See your Users Guide.

4 Connect the power cord to the projector, then plug the other end into a grounded electrical outlet.

Power cord Computer cable

Power light is orange and not flashing

1 If youve turned on your notebook and you dont see an image, press the Source Search button on the projector to select the image source.

NOTE: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet.

2 Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.

3 Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. (You can also move the projector closer to or farther from the screen.)

4 If your image looks like or , youve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

5 If your image looks like or , use the or buttons to square up the image.

Zoom ring to adjust the image size

Focus ring to sharpen the image

Adjust the image

CAUTION: Before unplugging the projector...

To shut down the projector properly:

1. Press the Power button twice. The projector beeps twice, the lamp turns off, and the Power light flashes orange (about 60 seconds).

2. Once the light stops flashing and stays on, its safe to unplug the projector.

Never unplug the projector when the Power light is green or flashing orange.

Power button

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Quick Setup Epson PowerLite 61p/81p

CPD-18000

Using the remote control

Where to get help Telephone Support Services To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:

U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

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If you see a blank screen... If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your notebook, check the following:

Make sure the Power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the lens cover is off.

Press the Comp 1 button on the remote control to select Computer 1 as the image source.

If youre using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labelled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

If the projector and notebook dont display the same image... If your image displays either on the projector or notebook, but not on both, check the following:

Windows

Try using the CRT/LCD or key as described above. On most systems, this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.

If that doesnt work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled.

1. From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility.

2. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced.

3. The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled. See your notebooks manual or online help for details.

Macintosh OS X

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences, then select Displays.

2. Select the Color LCD dialog box.

3. Click the Arrange (or Arrangement) tab and click Mirror Displays.

Macintosh OS 9.x or earlier

1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound.

2. Click the Arrange icon.

3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.

If the Arrange option isnt available, click the Monitor icon and select a Simulscan resolution.

Troubleshooting 1 If this is your first time using the

remote, press the tab in to release the cover. Then remove the cover.

2 Insert the batteries as shown and replace the battery cover.

With the USB cable included with the projector, you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on the wireless mouse function and on general use of the remote control, see your Users Guide.

NOTE: Put your remote in a safe place. Youll need it if you use

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