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Acer WP100 User Manual

Acer WP100 User Manual

Wireless presentation gateway (wpg)
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  • Page 1 Acer WP100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 All Rights Reserved. Acer WP100 User’s Guide Original Issue: October 2005 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies’ product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Disposal Instructions

    Acer WP100 Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.
  • Page 4 Acer WP100...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to the WPG for the first time ..........9 Downloading the software ....................10 Connecting to a projector ................ 13 Using the audio function ................14 Configuring your Acer WPG ..............16 Projector ID ........................16 Configuration password setup..................16 Upgrade firmware ......................18 Network settings ......................18...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The Acer WP100 Wireless Presentation Gateway (WPG) is an easy-to- use device that enables multiple users to connect to an Acer projector wirelessly. This eliminates the need to plug and unplug cables, enabling more efficient use of meeting time, especially when there is more than one presenter in a meeting.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Acer WP100 Introduction Package contents Upon opening your WPG, you should find the following items. If any of them is missing, please contact your Acer dealer. Wireless Presentation 5 V power adapter Power plug (optional) Gateway Acer WP100 Wireless Presentation Gateway...

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Wpg

    Acer WP100 Setting up your WPG You need to set up your WPG before you can use it. This is achieved by simply plugging the WPG into your projector's DVI port. There are three possible ways to provide power to your WPG: 1.

  • Page 9: Connecting To The Wpg For The First Time

    Acer WP100 Connecting to the WPG for the first time If this is the first time you've connected to the WPG, you will need to download and install the driver from the WPG. The software is stored on the WPG, so there is no need for an installation CD. Ensure that you have administrator-level permission on your computer so that you can install the software.

  • Page 10: Downloading The Software

    4. If you receive any security warnings, select "Connect Anyway." 5. Once the connection is established, open your Internet browser. You will automatically be taken to the Acer WPG welcome page, where you will be able to download the driver.
  • Page 11 Acer WP100 Connecting to the WPG for the first time 6. Click on the link to download and install the driver. If you receive any security warnings, click "OK" to proceed with the installation procedure. During the driver installation, your screen may flicker.
  • Page 12 Acer WP100 Connecting to the WPG for the first time 7. Once the installation is complete, the Acer Wireless Projection Gateway software will open..English...

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Projector

    Connecting to a projector Once you’ve installed the software, you will be able to connect to any projector that is equipped with the Acer WPG. To connect to a projector, simply double-click the Acer WPG icon on your desktop to launch the application.

  • Page 14: Using The Audio Function

    Acer WP100 Using the audio function If you're using your WPG, you can play audio content through the projector. To play sound using the WPG, you must plug external speakers into the WPG's audio-out jack, or connect the projector's audio-in to the WPG's audio-out.
  • Page 15 Acer WP100 Using the audio function 4. Ensure that Mono Mix, Stereo Mix and/or Wave-out Mix are checked. 5. Click OK to open the "Recording Mix" window. Ensure that Mono Mix, Stereo Mix or Wave-out Mix is selected. English ...

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Acer Wpg

    Acer WP100 Configuring your Acer WPG You will need to be connected to an Acer WPG to change any configuration settings. Once you're connected, click the Configure button in the upper right-hand corner of the Acer WPG screen. Projector ID Check this feature to enable projector identification.
  • Page 17 Click on Set a new password to set a password. Enter the password — it can be up to 16 characters in length. Once the password has been set, it needs to be entered before any changes can be made to the configuration of your Acer WPG. English ...

  • Page 18: Upgrade Firmware

    Network settings Click on this link to change the network settings. Here, you can set a customized SSID to identify the Acer WPG. You can also change the IP address — either set it to automatically obtain an IP address, or manually set a static IP address.

  • Page 19: Projection Controls

    Projector remote control Some Acer projectors support using the Acer WPG as a remote control device. You are able to carry out many of the same functions that the remote control allows you to perform, directly from your notebook.

  • Page 20: Hotkey Explanation

    Acer WP100 Projection controls Hotkey explanation Click this button for a quick reminder of what the hotkey functions are. <Ctrl> + <Shift> + <E> will toggle between full mode, and simplified mode: ... English...

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Regulation & Safety Notices

    Acer WP100 Appendix A Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer Wireless Gateway. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 22 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this Acer Wireless Gateway is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http:// global.acer.com.)

  • Page 23: Important Safety Instructions

    Acer WP100 Appendix A Regulation & safety notices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 24 Acer WP100 Appendix A Regulation & safety notices Radio device regulatory notice NOTE: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
  • Page 25 The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Acer used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation shall be Acer Wireless Gateway is minimized as follows: •...

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