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InFocus Projector Setup Guide for a Mac Desktop Computer How to connect a desktop computer to an InFocus projector Component Composite RS-232 M1-DA S-video Table of Contents - If you have an Apple eMac, see page - If you have an Apple iMac G3, see...
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Connecting an Apple eMac to an InFocus projector Setup Requirements Apple eMac with monitor/video out port Projector with M1 port M1 to VGA/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-A) USB ports Monitor/video out Apple VGA adapter (Apple part# M8639G/A) port...
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Connecting an Apple iMac G3 to an InFocus projector Setup Requirements Apple iMac G3 (2002) with VGA port USB connector for Microsoft PowerPoint InFocus projector with M1 port or mouse control with InFocus remote. M1 to VGA/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-A)
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Connecting an Apple iMac G4 Flat Panel (under 1Ghz) to an InFocus projector Setup Requirements Apple iMac G4 Flat Panel (under 1Ghz) with monitor/video out port InFocus projector with M1 port M1 to VGA/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-A)
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Connecting an Apple iMac G4 Flat Panel (over 1Ghz) to an InFocus projector Setup Requirements Apple iMac G4 Flat Panel (over 1Ghz) with monitor/video out port InFocus projector with M1 port M1 to VGA/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-A)
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Connecting an Apple iMac G5 to an InFocus projector Setup Requirements NOTE: We recommend connecting the computer audio to external speakers to provide the best audio experience. Apple iMac G5 with Monitor/Video Out Port Projector with M1 port M1 to VGA/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-A)
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Connecting an Apple Mac mini computer to an InFocus projector with a VGA connector Setup Requirements Apple Mac mini with DVI-I out port Good Projector with M1 port M1 to VGA/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-A) Apple DVI to VGA adapter (Apple part #M8754G/A)
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Connecting an Apple Mac mini computer to an InFocus projector with a DVI connector Setup Requirements Apple Mac mini with DVI-I out port Better Projector with M1 port M1 to DVD/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-D) Apple Mac mini Connector Panel...
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Connecting an Apple Power Mac computer to an InFocus projector with a VGA connector Setup Requirements Good Apple Power Mac computer with DVI (digital video interface) monitor port Projector with M1 port M1 to VGA/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-A)
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Connecting an Apple Power Mac computer to an InFocus projector with a DVI connector Setup Requirements Better Apple Power Mac computer with DVI (digital video interface) monitor port Projector with M1 port M1 to DVI/USB cable (6 ft, InFocus part #SP-DVI-D)
2. Turn on the projector first, then the computer. 3. If no image appears, make sure the resolution and refresh rate are configured to match the native resolution of the projector. Most InFocus projectors are either 800 x 600 (SVGA) or 1024 x 768 (XGA) 4.
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5. On some Mac models, you may see an Arrange tab that will allow you to activate the external monitor port by clicking on Mirror Displays or dragging the monitors over each other. Typically, your computer image will appear on the projector upon turning on your computer.
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If you only see a background without any icons, you have Extended Desktop enabled. This means that half of your desktop will be on your laptop and the other half will be on the projector. Typically, the computer defaults to Video Mirroring each time you turn it on.
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(The actual screen may vary, depending on which operating system and computer model you have.) Note: We recommend that you keep the resolution set at the native resolution of the projector. and the refresh rate set between 60-85Hz. Most computers will default to the native resolution of the projector.
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1. If you are using a laptop, always use AC power instead of the battery. 2. Make sure the resolution is configured according to the native resolution of the projector. Refresh rate should be set between 60 Hz to 85 Hz.
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