Connecting to a Desktop Computer
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Appendix A:
Connecting to a Desktop
Computer
This appendix describes how to connect the projector to your
desktop computer and turn everything on. The projector must
be connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR,
camcorder, digital camera, DVD player, or laser disc player
before it can project any images. You may also want to set up
the projector for one or more of the following:
■
Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a
wireless mouse. Except for some laptops, this disables your
computer’s mouse. You use the remote control’s pointer to
control the screen cursor.
■
Provide audio for one or both image sources. The audio
source can be the computer, video source, or another device
such as a stereo.
■
Connect to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the
audio (see your
User’s Guide
for instructions).
Positioning the Projector
Before you can set up the projector, you need to decide where
to place it. Keep the following in mind:
■
Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■
Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded
electrical outlet or extension cord.
■
Place the computer and/or video source within 5 feet of the
projector.
■
Make sure the projector is at right angles to the screen.
Otherwise, your image will be distorted.
note
For instructions on
connecting to a laptop
computer or to external
speakers, see your User’s
Guide.
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