What To Do If You See A Blank Screen - Epson PowerLite 71c User Manual

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 9. 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 of the User's Guide.
❏ 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.
For 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.)
For a PowerBook or iBook Running OS X
Follow these steps to display on both the projector and LCD
screen:
1. Select
System Preferences
2. Click
Displays
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or iBook Running OS 9.x or Earlier
Control Panels
.
icon.
resolution as shown. (Allow a few
from the Apple menu.
.
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, then click
icon,
Monitor
Click here
Select a
Simulscan
resolution