Epson PowerLite 50c Product Information page 5

4. Remove the lens cap.
5. Press the red button on top of the projector. (You
Power
can also turn on the projector using the remote control, but
you must turn on the remote control first.)
The light flashes green and then stays on. You see
Power
a blue screen with the message
Warning
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage
your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.
6. If you're projecting images from a computer, turn on your
computer. In a few moments, you should see your computer
display projected. (If a projected image fails to appear, see
the next section for help.)
Note:
Windows only: If you see a New Hardware Found message saying
that Windows has found a plug-and-play monitor, click Cancel.
7. If you're projecting video, press the
projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.)
Once you see your image, turn to page 6 for instructions on
focusing and making other image adjustments.
When you're done with your presentation, shut down the
projector as described on page 8. Shutting down the projector
correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage
to the projector from overheating.
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, do one
Signal
of the following:
Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in
Chapter 1.
Make sure the
Power
the lens cap is off.
If you've connected more than one input source, you may
need to press the
Source
the , , or
Computer Video
control to select the source you want to use. (Allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up.)
Source button
displayed.
No Signal
button. (If a
Play
light is green and not flashing and
button on top of the projector or
button on the remote
S-Video
Computer,
Video, and
S-Video
buttons
Try restarting your computer.
If you still don't see an image and you're using a PowerBook
or a PC laptop, see the next sections.
If You're Using a PowerBook . . .
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
2. Click the
Arrange
Click here
Drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.
If this option isn't available, you may need to select one of
the Simulscan resolution settings. Click the
then select a
Simulscan
No
seconds for the projector to sync up after making the
selection.)
If You're Using a PC Laptop . . .
Press the function key that lets you display on an external
monitor. It's often labelled with an icon such as
it may be labelled
the key while pressing it. Check your laptop's manual or
Fn
online help for details.
On most systems, the
toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display
on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the
projector to sync up after pressing it.
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, then click
Control Panels
.
icon.
Monitor
resolution as shown. (Allow a few
. You may have to hold down
CRT/LCD
or key lets you
CRT/LCD
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icon,
Click here
Select a
Simulscan
resolution
but