Acer TravelMate 220 Series Manual

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Acer Projector Gateway
Introduction
The Acer Projector Gateway (APG) is a smart, integrated system that enhances
presentations via your Acer projector. The APG provides versatile source
connectivity, the latest EZCastPro Management tools for networking display,
supports for media contents playback via the built-in decoder and more.
Networking APG features
With high-performance wireless projection via an acer USB WiFi adapter or
an RJ-45 port for wired connections (only for the models with RJ-45 port).
The projector can act as an access point (AP) or work in WiFi con-current
mode when doing networking display.
Users can easily launch the EZCastPro Management to do Full screen, L/R, 4-
split screen projection and enable high quality video streaming.
Powerful wireless display features ready for devices with different OS (MS
Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS)
Supports wireless network security (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK).
Acer Projector Gateway Web Management enables a web-based control of
Acer projector for Windows NB/PC (only when the projector is in AP mode).
Supports firmware upgrade via USB flash drive.
Multi-media features
Fancy and stylish user interface for better experience.
You can enjoy media & documents playback via USB flash drive.
Supports high resolution JPEG and BMP picture formats, slideshow and
various slideshow effects for the best viewing experience.
Supports MP3, PCM and WMA...audio formats, music spectrum and
random play function for your pleasing.
Supports office documents playback (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF).
Easy control for all media functions by the remote control.
You can mirror or extend your screen via the source USB Connection.
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  • Page 1 Supports wireless network security (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK). • Acer Projector Gateway Web Management enables a web-based control of Acer projector for Windows NB/PC (only when the projector is in AP mode). • Supports firmware upgrade via USB flash drive. Multi-media features •...
  • Page 2: Get Started

    Description Mini USB Projects NB/PC screen via mini USB (USB B or USB Connection). WirelessProjection- For Acer WirelessProjection-Kit (optional) only. Kit (optional) Before the projector is turned on, you need to insert the wireless projection-kit (optional). NOTE: Acer WirelessProjection-Kit (optional) is only allowed to be installed while projector is off;...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2018. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
  • Page 4: Control Panel And Remote Control

    Control Panel and Remote Control Control Panel Function Description SOURCE Press to open the Source menu that allows you to select an input signal source. Four directional Selects the media files or features in four directions. selection keys ENTER Confirms your selection of items. MENU Launches the projector Onscreen Display (OSD) menu.
  • Page 5: Media Mode

    Media Mode Enter Media mode by selecting the source “Media” and you will see Media home page as below. This mode allows you to browse data files stored in USB flash drive after connecting to the projector.
  • Page 6 Photo When viewing photos, you can press to select file and press ENTER to access. Note 1: Supports BMP and JPEG photo format only. Note 2: Not-supported photo would show forbidden icon when preview. When playing photos, you can press to select a feature and press "ENTER"...
  • Page 7 Feature Function (Photo) Icon Function Description Rotate photo by 90 degrees Zoom in / Zoom out Pan move when zoom in. Execute previous / next page when tool bar disappears (Not supported when zoom in) Resume photo size to default by 1x Slide show Photo information PgUp / PgDn (on remote...
  • Page 8 Document When browsing document files, you can press to select file and press ENTER to access. Remote controller or keypad button behavior is different when browsing different types of documents.
  • Page 9 Feature Function (Document) Icon Function Description Zoom in / Zoom out (The default magnification is by system at first) Pan move when zoom in. Execute previous / next page when tool bar disappears (Not supported when zoom in) Fit to height / Fit to width Present page / Total pages PgUp / PgDn (on remote Execute previous / next page after tool...
  • Page 10 NOTE 1: Decoding may take a while for large files with complex contents. Note 2: Objects embedded in files cannot be activated or viewed. Note 3: For Microsoft Word (1) No support for advanced settings, such as drawing plug-in or table background settings.
  • Page 11: Software Upgrade Instructions

    There are 2 ways to do this:  Via USB flash drive (1) Download new firmware by one compressed file from acer global website. (2) Copy the uncompressed file in USB flash drive and plug in projector. <Note: file name is by Model Name_USB_6 digits.bin (Ex: X1525C_USB_000000.bin)
  • Page 12 Step 2. Download and install the software/app on your device. - For mobile devices, EZCastPro app is available on Google Play (Android) or Apple Store (iOS). - For NB/PC, EZCastPro installer can be downloaded from Acer global website.  Step 3. Connect your device to the projector...
  • Page 13: System Requirements

    Note 1: If you receive any security warnings, click OK to proceed with the installation procedure. Note 2: The EZCastPro will create a desktop shortcut when the installation is completed. System Requirements:  Windows OS Dual Core Intel Core i 2.4Ghz Memory DDR 4GB and above Graphic card...
  • Page 14: Function And Features

    EZCastPro Management Interface (Windows/Mac) Function and Features Function Description Icon Mirror and Extend are function on. Disconnect is function off. Pause is freeze screen. Default by Mirror and Extend Off. <Note 1> Mirroring display is mainly Display for static document presentation and does not support iOS.
  • Page 15: Advanced Settings

    Allows max. 4 users to display on screen together, but only host can decide the position By Full, L/R, and 4-Split mirror projection. The default setting is Full mirror SplitScreen projection. The Spilt Screen does not support audio and streaming. With the permission from the host, the projection sequence is upper left, upper right, lower left and...
  • Page 16: Conference Control

    LAN Control Press on the "LAN Control" item links to the Login in page of Acer Projector Gateway Webpage. A password is needed to login in before using. For more details, see "Acer Projector Gateway Webpage."...
  • Page 17: Network Setting

    Network Setting Network Setting includes WiFi, WiFi Password Change, and Software Upgrade. (1) WiFi To set available network for your projector's access. (2) WiFi Password Change Press on the "WiFi password" item pops up a window showing the current password and enter the new password and press "Confirm" to change the password.
  • Page 18 NOTE: It is required to re-connect to projector after changing the WiFi password. (3) Software Upgrade Press on the "Softeare Upgrade" item pops up a message which will show the below three situations: A. Found that there's a newer software version and requested an upgrade.
  • Page 19 EZCastPro Management Interface (iOS/Android) EZCastPro features functions such as Photo, Live cam, Office viewer, and Split Screen. Once executing this app, you can project the small screen from your device to a bigger one via projector. (Before login) (APP Shortcut) (After login) Function and Features ...
  • Page 20  Document - The document viewer supports Microsoft office and PDF documents. - For APPLE devices, before you start to cast, remember to sync the document files to your iOS device through iTunes. - Some documents may not be displayed as same as shown on PC. ...
  • Page 21: How To Login In

    User is "0000". Note 1: System Status page is automatically selected after login. Note 2: If projector with Acer projection-Kit (optional), user could open WiFi setting on PC and connect Projector ID (showed by AcerProjector_XXXXXXXX) first. Then, open the internet browser...
  • Page 22 After login, main function pages will appear, i.e. System Status, Change Password, Projector Control, Network Setting, and Crestron. System Status page is automatically selected after login. Download EZCast Pro Installer for PC projection from Acer portal http:// www.acer.com/projectors/app/ Change Password...
  • Page 23: Projector Control Panel

    Projector Control Panel Enduser can control and adjust projector setting value via this page. Network Setting Enduser can set IP address as wish. After change network configurations, Network Setting on both webpage and projector will refresh automatically after press "Apply". Crestron Setting (optional) Enduser can change the settings for Crestron control system.
  • Page 24 Wake-On-LAN (Standby) User could power on the projector under power standby mode via Wake On LAN (WOL) application on the PC/Mobile device. Instructions:  Step 1: Download and install Wake On LAN (WOL) application. (For mobile device, search on Google store / Apple APP store. For NB/PC, search for a free tool on the internet.
  • Page 25 Mobile USB Display User could connect Android mobile device to the projector's USB port via mobile USB cable to do mobile USB display. Instructions:  Step 1. Select source "Mobile USB Display".  Step 2. Download and install EZCastPro app on your mobile device. ...
  • Page 26  Step 5. Open EZCastPro app that will auto into the device list. After choosing the device, EZCastPro will show the mirror message. => => Note 1: Support Android OS v5.0 or above and suggest CPU with Quad Core or above. Note 2: Required 3.5mm phone jack or speaker to line out the mobile content voice.
  • Page 27 (Android and selected brand devices). Follow the onscreen instructions. => (optional) NOTE 1: Make sure your mobile device is Miracast compatible. NOTE 2: This function is only available for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. NOTE 3: Support Acer WirelessPrejection-Kit dongle.

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