HP L1581A manual Fixing the System

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Fixing the System

Projector—wired connection

❏Check the network cable connections at the projector and at the wall.

❏Be sure you are using a standard network cable. Do not use

a cross-over network cable or firmware upgrade network cable for a normal network connection.

❏Check the left indicator light on the LAN port on the projector. If the light is off, the network might not be active. Try a different cable or check the network outlet at the wall by using a computer.

Projector—wireless connection

❏Be sure the CompactFlash 802.11b card is fully inserted.

❏Be sure the CompactFlash 802.11b card is compatible. If you are not using an HP CompactFlash card designed for use with wireless projectors, the card might not be supported.

❏Be sure the projector is set up for wireless connections. Open the on-screen menu and select Quick choice > Wireless Presenter. To change the projector wireless settings, you must use a browser to connect to the projector—see “To set up the projector for a wireless connection” on page 15 for more information.

❏Try removing and reinserting the wireless card in the projector. Computer—wired connection

❏Check the network cable connections at the computer and at the wall.

❏Check the indicator lights on the computer’s LAN port.

The network might not be active. Try a different cable or check the network outlet at the wall by using a different computer.

Computer—wireless connection

❏Be sure your computer’s wireless transmitter is working. Check any signal indicators provided.

❏Check your computer’s wireless settings. They should be compatible with the setting on the projector or access point.

If there is no access point, use an Ad Hoc connection and use the same channel as shown in the projector's on-screen menu at Help > About the network. If an access point is connected, use

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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 Managing the Projector Maintaining the SystemTo 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 Upgrading the System To update the firmwareWeb method Maintaining the System Connection problems Troubleshooting SuggestionsFixing 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 openTo run the projector diagnostics Testing the ProjectorIf the microphone port doesn’t seem to work Reference SpecificationsStorage Safety InformationCanada Regulatory InformationConnections to peripheral devices Japan Korea Declaration of Conformity InternationalReference Index Index Index Index