6. Using the Projector in a Network
xIntroduction
Thank you for your purchase of the NEC portable projector (here- after referred to as "unit" or "projector").
This projector is connected to a personal computer or other equip- ment and clearly projects text or graphics to a screen.
This projector is supplied with convenient software that allows presentations to be made more simply and effectively. This guide gives an overview and describes the use of the accompanying software (contained in the
Contents of the Supplied CD-ROM
The supplied
•Dynamic Image Utility 2.0
•Viewer PPT Converter 2.0
•Image Express Utility 1.0
Please see the Help functions of the software programs for infor- mation about their functions and operation.
What Can Be Accomplished with the Supplied Software
Dynamic Image Utility 2.0
•Converts PowerPoint files, JPEG images, and other files and cre- ates slides that can be displayed with the viewer function of the projector.
•Captures portions of the image from the screens of word processors, spreadsheets, browsers, and other programs for use in presenta- tions.
•By saving the created slides on a flash memory card (*1) and in- serting the card into the PC Card slot of the projector, the slides can be projected to the screen without connecting a personal com- puter.
•The connection of personal computers and projectors by means of a network environment (*2) or connection with USB cable (*3) or serial cable allows the following uses. (In a network environment or USB cable connection (*3) , support of multiple units is permit- ted.)
(1)Images and slides can be sent from the personal computer to the projector and then projected to the screen. When using Microsoft PowerPoint 2000/2002, slides can be sent synchronized with the slide show page feed.
(2)A personal computer can be used to switch the projector power on/off, control the adjustment of image quality and other settings, and to display the remaining lamp life.
Viewer PPT Converter 2.0
•Converts files created with Microsoft PowerPoint 95/97/2000/2002 to an independent index format with a simple operation to enable direct playback with the viewer function of the projector.
•When using Microsoft PowerPoint 2000/2002, Viewer PPT Con- verter 2.0 can be started from PowerPoint (by means of
Image Express Utility 1.0
•Using a network environment (*2), this program enables the screen image displayed by the personal computer to be sent to the projec- tor and then projected to a screen.
•Two methods are available for sending the screen image to the projector. "Continuous Transmit" automatically sends the screen image of the personal computer at a fixed interval. "Single Frame Transmit" sends the screen image by clicking the screen button (or pressing a key).
*1: Please purchase a commercially available PCMCIA Type 2 (ATA specification) flash memory card.
*2: Please check the network environment on the next page.
*3: USB cable connection is not supported by the LT260/LT240/LT220 and VT770.
Information about Upgrading this Software
Please see the service page for NEC projectors (http://
Projector "Easy Connection" Settings
The "Easy Connection" option is a mode that can abbreviate the troublesome LAN settings when using the Image Express Utility and connecting the PC and projector via a wireless LAN.
•From the Advanced menu, select [Projector Options] → [LAN Mode] → [Status] → [Advanced] → [Network Type] → [Mode] → [Easy Connec- tion] on the projector. (No setting for IP address, SSID and channel are required.)
•After you have installed the software from the supplied
Software can be downloaded from our website at no charge.
•Easy Connection is available on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition (not available on Win- dows XP Tablet PC Edition [with Image Express Utility 1.0 version 1.01.0003]).
•Easy Connection is available only when both PC and projector use the NEC optional wireless cards.
•Easy Connection is not available on Dynamic Image Utility included on the supplied