HP L1581A manual Upgrading the System, To update the firmware, Web method

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Maintaining the System

Upgrading the System

This section describes how to upgrade the projector’s firmware.

■“To update the firmware” on page 51

To update the firmware

HP might periodically release updated versions of the projector firmware to enhance the projector performance. Firmware versions are shown in the on-screen menu at Help > About this projector and in the Web interface on the Home tab. Check for updated versions at http://www.hp.com/go/proj_firmware.

Web method

1.Be sure the projector is connected to the local network.

2.Determine the wired IP address of the projector. See “To find the projector’s address” on page 47 for more information.

3.Turn off the projector and allow it to cool.

4.On a networked computer, open Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, enter the wired IP address of the projector in the URL bar, and press the Enter key.

5.Click the Management tab, and on the left side of the screen, select Firmware Upgrade.

6.Click the link for finding upgrade files on the Web, then download the latest upgrade file intended for a Web upgrade.

7.Return to the projector Firmware Upgrade page and click Browse. Then select the file you downloaded.

8.Click the upgrade button to start the upgrade process. Follow the on-screen instructions. Do not interrupt the process until it finishes.

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Contents L1581a Advanced connectivity Module User’s guide Page Contents Presenting from a Memory Card Index Contents User’s Guide Setting Up the Projector What’s in the Box? Symbol FunctionIdentifying Features of the Module To install the connectivity module Setting Up the ModuleSetting Up the Projector To install a CompactFlash wireless card To set up the projector for wired network access Setting Up the Projector To set up the projector for a wireless connection Browser, go to Networking Wireless Settings Preparing for Presentations Presenting from a Networked ComputerTo prepare your computer for networked presentations Presenting from a Networked Computer To set up your computer for a wireless connection optional Presenting from a Networked Computer Presenting from a Networked Computer Showing Presentations To start a presentation To stop showing your presentation To include other presenters To disconnect and free the projector Presenting from a Networked Computer Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer To create a mobile presentation Creating presentations from PowerPointCreating presentations by printing To make a wireless connection Palm Pocket PCStart Wireless Presenter-to-Go and connect to the projector Tap the wireless icon Tap Disconnect Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer To store a presentation Presenting from a Memory CardSupported types of presentations To prepare your computer To prepare a PowerPoint presentationTo create mobile presentations To present from a memory card To insert a memory card in the projectorPresenting from a Memory Card PC-free presentations Presenting from a memory card To stop a memory card presentation Changing presentation settingsPresenting from a Memory Card Maintaining the System Managing the ProjectorTo find the projector’s address New menu entries with module installed To manage the projector using the on-screen menuManaging projector properties To manage the projector from the WebSnmp To update the firmware Upgrading the SystemWeb method Maintaining the System Troubleshooting Suggestions Connection problemsFixing the System If you cannot connect to the projector using a Web browser Fixing the System If you cannot change settings using a Web browser Setup problemsPresentation problems If the projector stops showing your network presentation If the mouse buttons on the remote control do not workMemory card problems If pictures in a picture presentation are too small If PowerPoint special effects do not workIf some pictures in a picture presentation are sideways If a picture in a picture presentation is not displayedIf a USB mouse or keyboard does not work Hardware problemsIf a memory card does not work with the projector If a presentation file is not listed or does not openTesting the Projector To run the projector diagnosticsIf the microphone port doesn’t seem to work Reference SpecificationsStorage Safety InformationRegulatory Information CanadaConnections to peripheral devices Japan Korea Declaration of Conformity InternationalReference Index Index Index Index