Connecting To A Computer - Epson PowerLite G5000 User Manual

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard
video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook
®
computers, MacBook
hand-held devices.
If you have the optional wireless mouse receiver, you can use your
remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer
(page 42).
Follow these steps to connect to the projector using the VGA
computer cable that came with it (the monitor port on your computer
must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port).
1. Connect one end of the cable to the projector's
port, and the other end to your computer's monitor
Computer 2
port.
2. You may need to change the
projector's Signal menu to
3. To play sound, you can connect an optional stereo mini-jack
audio cable and optional external speakers (see page 21).
4. When you've finished making any connections, see page 24 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
®
, PowerBook , and iBook
Input Signal
(see page 51).
RGB
®
computers, and
or
Computer1
setting in the
caution
Don't try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector.
Setting Up the Projector
15