What To Do If You See A Blank Screen - Epson PowerLite 503c User Manual

EPSON PowerLite 503c/713c Projector
5. Press the red button on top of the projector.
Power
Power
button
The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and
the projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds. Then the
power light stays green.
Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.
6. Do one of the following:
If you're using a computer, turn it on or restart it. In a
few moments, you should see your computer display
projected. (Windows
that it has found a plug-and-play monitor, click
If you're projecting a video, press the
top of the projector to switch to your video source, and
press the button on your DVD player or other
Play
device.
If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for
help.

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message
after turning on your computer or video source, try
No Signal
the following:
Make sure the cables are connected correctly.
Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the
lens cover is off.
Try restarting your computer.
Press the button on top of the projector to select the
Source
correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync
up after pressing the button.)
If you're using a Macintosh laptop:
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
.
Monitors and Sound
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only: If you see a message saying
®
button on
Source
, then click
Control Panels
2. Click the
power
light
drag one monitor
icon on top of the
other
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.
If the Arrange option isn't available, you may need to select
one of the Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Click the
Click here
.)
Cancel
2. Select a
Simulscan
seconds for the projector to sync up after making the
selection.)
If you're using a PC laptop:
Hold down the
you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such
as
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check
your laptop's manual or online help for details.
On most systems, the
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time.
Depending on your computer's video card, you might need
to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure
that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are
enabled. See your computer's documentation or online help
for details.
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icon.
Arrange
click here
icon if necessary.
Monitor
resolution as shown. (Allow a few
key and press the function key that lets
Fn
or it may be labelled
CRT/LCD
or
CRT/LCD
select a
Simulscan
resolution
. Allow a few
key lets you toggle