Troubleshooting
If you see a blank screen...
If you see a blank screen or the
No signal
message after turning on your
computer or video device, check the following:
•
Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and
the
A/V Mute
slide is open.
•
Press the
Source Search
button on the projector or the remote control to
select the computer as the image source.
•
If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled
CRT/LCD
or have an icon such as
. You may have to hold down the
Fn
key while pressing it (such as
Fn
+
F7
).
•
On a Macintosh, select the
Mirror Displays
setting as described below.
If the projector and notebook don’t display the
same image...
Windows
Try using the CRT/LCD or
key as described above. On most systems, this
key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time.
If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD
screen and the external monitor port are enabled.
1
Windows 7:
From the Windows Control Panel, select
Display
>
Change
display settings
.
Windows Vista:
Right-click on the desktop and select
Personalize
>
Display Settings
.
Windows XP:
From the Windows Control Panel, select
Display
>
Settings
>
Advanced
.
2
The method for adjusting the monitor setting varies. You may need to
click the
Monitor
tab or icon, and then enable the external monitor
port or set it as your primary display. Check the Windows Help utility for
details.
Mac OS X
1
Select
System Preferences
, then select
Display
or
Displays
.
2
Select
Detect Displays
.
3
Mac OS X 10.6.x:
Click
Show displays in menu bar
.
Other Mac OS X versions
: Select the
VGA Display
or
Color LCD
option, click the
Arrangement
or
Arrange
tab, and check the
Mirror
Displays
checkbox. (See your laptop manual for details.)
4
Insert the wireless LAN module into the port.
5
Replace the cover and secure it using the screw.
6
Plug in and turn on the projector.
7
To configure your projector for your wireless network, do one of
the following:
•
If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key
(included with the PowerLite 1775W), insert it into the projector’s
USB
TypeA
port, wait for the displayed message, remove the key,
and connect it to a USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver, then run your presentation. For
details, see the
User’s Guide
on your projector CD.
•
If you’re not using the key, continue with these steps.
8
Press the
Menu
button on the remote control, select the
Network
menu, and press
Enter
.
9
Choose
Network Configuration
and press
Enter
.
10
Select the
Basic
menu and press
Enter
.
11
Select the
Projector Name
setting and enter a name (up to 16
characters long) to identify your projector over the network.
Use the displayed keyboard to enter characters. Press the arrow buttons
on the remote control to highlight the characters and press
Enter
to
select them.
Note:
See the
User’s Guide
on the projector CD for information on
adding passwords.
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12
Select the
Wireless LAN
menu and press Enter.
13
Select the
Connection Mode
setting and choose one of these options:
•
Quick
to connect the projector to one computer on the network
•
Advanced
to connect the projector to multiple computers on
the network
14
If you selected
Quick
connection mode, select the
Channel
setting for
your wireless network and turn on the
SSID Auto Setting
setting.
15
Select the type of wireless network you are using as the
Wireless LAN
Sys.
setting.
16
If you selected
Advanced
connection mode, enter your network SSID (up
to 32 characters) as the
SSID
setting.
17
If your network assigns addresses automatically, select
IP Settings
and
turn on the
DHCP
setting. If not, turn off the
DHCP
setting and enter
the projector’s
IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
, and
Gateway Address
, as
needed.
18
To prevent the SSID and IP address from appearing on the network
standby screen, set the
SSID Display
and/or
IP Address Display
settings
to
Off
.
19
See the next section for additional instructions.
Install network software
Install the EasyMP
®
Network Projection software on each computer that will
project over the network. Use the CD labeled
Epson Projector Software for
Meeting & Presentation
to install the program.
For instructions on installing and using your network software, see the
EasyMP
Network Projection Operation Guide
on your projector CD. This guide is
installed along with your projector
User’s Guide
.
Where to get help
Manuals
For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your
projector CD. View the guides by clicking the icons for them on your computer
desktop.
Telephone Support Services
To use the Epson PrivateLine
®
Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter
the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector.
This service is available 6
am
to 6
pm
, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for
the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector
support specialist by dialing:
(562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6
am
to 6
pm
, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long
distance charges may apply.
Internet Support
Visit
www.epson.com/support
for solutions to common problems. You can
download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice,
or e-mail Epson.
Registration
Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only
offers. You can use the CD included with your projector or register online at
www.epson.com/webreg
.
Optional accessories
For a list of optional accessories, see your projector
User’s Guide
.
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at
www.epsonstore.com
(U.S.
sales) or
www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales).
