4. Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1.Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2.Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3.Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 10). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer
The projector provides VGA and DVI input sockets that allow you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (either through a VGA cable or VGA to
• With a VGA cable: | • With a VGA to | |
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1. | Take the supplied VGA cable and | 1. Take a VGA to |
| connect one end to the | connect the VGA end to the |
| socket of the computer. | output socket of the computer. |
2. | Connect the other end of the VGA | 2. Connect the DVI end of the VGA to |
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| socket on the projector. | socket on the projector. |
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3. | If you wish to use the remote paging function (see "Remote paging operations" on | |
| page 56), take a USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the | |
| computer, and the smaller end to the USB socket on the projector. | |
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The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.
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