Epson PowerLite 450W, User Manual

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer using the projector’s
TypeB
(square) USB port, including desktop models,
PC notebook computers, Macintosh ® PowerBook ® and iBook
computers, and other devices.
You can also connect the projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port. See page 46 for instructions.
To play sound through the projector, connect an audio cable (see
page 53).
You may be able to use your remote control as a wireless mouse when
projecting from a computer (see page 38).
Connecting to the USB Port
You can connect a Windows ® or Macintosh computer to the
projector’s
TypeB
(square) USB port and project your
computer’s display. This feature supports the following operating
systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista
® , Windows XP, Windows 2000
(SP4), or Mac OS ® 10.5.1 or later.
A USB 2.0 connection (recommended) provides better picture quality
and response than USB 1.1.
The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port,
software from the projector is installed on your computer.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 25 to turn on the
projector.
2. Make sure the
USB Type B
setting on the Extended menu is set
to
USB Display
(see page 67).
3. Turn on your computer.
note
If you have an iBook with
an RCA video-out port,
follow the instructions for
connecting to a video device
on page 49.