Connecting To A Computer - Epson PowerLite 7850p User Manual

note
If you connect a Windows-
based computer to the
projector, you may see a
New Hardware Wizard
saying your computer has
found a plug-and-play
monitor; if so, click
Cancel
note
If you're using a PowerBook
or an older Macintosh and
you can't connect the cable
to your computer, you may
need to use the Macintosh
desktop adapter, as shown
on page 55 (available from
EPSON; see page 14).
Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
50

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models,
PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and
iBooks, and hand-held devices. You can connect up to three
computers at the same time:
To connect to the
■
connection), see page 51.
To connect using the
■
.
To connect using the
■
page 54.
After connecting to the computer, you may also want to:
connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a
■
mouse; see page 56
connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your
■
presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you're
using a laptop); see page 57
connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 65
■
port (standard VGA cable
Computer
ports, see page 53.
BNC
(Digital Video Interface) port, see
DVI