BOXLIGHT MP-350m manual Connecting a Laptop Computer

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NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the external video port. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix.

NOTE: If you don’t want audio or mouse control, you can use a simplified cable called CablePro Lite, ordered separately. See “Optional Accessories” on page 50.

NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin connector, you must use Mac adaptors (ordered separately). See “Optional Accessories” on page 50.

Connecting a Laptop Computer

1Plug the end of the CablePro cable into the video connec- tor on your laptop.

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Connecting the CablePro to a laptop computer

Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?

1Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.

2Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector on the CablePro.

Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad?

If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 cable

1Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer.

2Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the connector on the CablePro.

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Contents Boxlight MP-350m EN 55022 Warning Safety CertificationsRemote Control Warning FCC Warning DOC CanadaTrademarks Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Maintenance & Troubleshooting AppendixIndex Safety Definitions Safety Terms Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Safety SymbolsUnpacking the Projector Image ResolutionIntroduction CompatibilityT r o d u c t i o n Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance WarrantySetting UP the Projector Connecting the CableProIII to the Projector Equipment you want to connect Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the ProjectorDo you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? Connecting a Laptop ComputerAudio cable Mouse cable Connecting a Desktop Computer Audio cable Mouse cable Monitor cable Connecting a Computer Using a Vesa cable Audio/video cable Connecting a Video PlayerVideo cable Cable Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Connecting an External SpeakerTurning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image AdjustmentUsing the Remote Control I n g O j e c t o r Adjusting the Projector Adjusting the height of the projector Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons Help keypad only Brightness + orComputer FreezeVideo PowerVolume + or StandbyUsing the On-Screen Menus Contrast Display Menu FunctionsBrightness TintBlank Screen Color TemperatureReset All ColorBass VolumeAudio Menu Functions TrebleFade BalanceManual Sync Image Menu FunctionsAuto Image Auto ResizeManual Tracking Horiz. PositionVert. Position Ceiling Projection Controls Menu FunctionsVideo Standard Standby TimeDisplay Messages Default SourceAuto Source Select Plug and PlayStatus menu Language menuVertical refresh rate Computer resolutionLamp hours used Horizontal refresh rateMaintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the LensCleaning the Fan Intake Filter I n t e n a n c e Troubleshooting Replacing the Projection Lamp Removing the lamp module Using the Kensington Lock Replacing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTroubleshooting Problem The screen resolution is not right Solutions to Common ProblemsProblem Nothing on projection screen Problem Color or text not being projectedProblem Only the start-up screen displays Problem Image and menus are upside down Problem Image is too wide or narrow for screenProblem Image is out of focus Problem Image and menus are reversed left to rightProblem Remote not operating correctly Problem Image is noisy or streakedProblem Lamp seems to be getting dimmer Problem Lamp shuts offPage Appendix SpecificationsVideo Audio Input CablePro Audio InputAudio Output Standard Accessories ship with the projector AccessoriesOptional Accessories Key command to Computer Activate port De-activate port Portable and Laptop Activation ChartFN-F8 CRT/LCD FN-D NCR FN-F6 Using SimulScan Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook ComputerProjected Image Size Maximum Distance to Diagonal Width Height Distance to Diagonal Width HeightIndex D e Page D e Limited Warranty Part Number