1Setting Up the Projector

This chapter tells you how to unpack your projector and set it up for a presentation. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or other video device before it can project images.

To set up the projector, you need to:

■Unpack and position the projector

■Connect the projector to one or more input sources

Unpacking the Projector

Make sure you have all the parts shown:

remote control

batteries

power cord computer

A/V cable

 

 

cable

 

projector with lens cover

PS/2 mouse

USB mouse

CD-ROM (not

Soft carrying case

 

 

cable

cable

needed to use

 

 

 

 

 

the projector)

 

note

You won’t need all these components; your configuration will determine which ones you need.

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (either an EPSON case or something similar, such as a laptop case). See page 50 for transportation instructions.

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