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Connecting to a Computer
Caution :
When connecting the projector to a computer, be sure to check the following.
• Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer before connecting them. If
the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.
• Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the
connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different sh ape or
number of terminals, damage to the connector or port may result.

Eligible Computers

The projector cannot be connected to some types of computer, or projection of
images may not be possible even if actual connection is possible. Make sure
that the computer you intend to use satisfies the conditions given below.
•Condition 1: The computer must have a video signal output port.
Check that the computer has a port such as an RGB port, monitor port or
video port which can output video signals. If you are not sure how to check
this, refer to the Users Guide for your computer under a heading such as
"Connecting an external monitor" or similar.
If the computer has a built-in monitor, or if using a laptop or notebook-style
computer, it may not be possible to connect the computer to the projector, or
alternatively you may need to purchase a separate external output port. Refer
to the Users Guide for your computer for further details.
•Condition 2: The display resolution and frequency of the computer must be
listed in the "List of Supported Monitor Displays".
The resolution and frequency of the video signals output from the computer
must correspond to a setting in the "List of Supported Monitor Displays" in
the Appendix (P.105), otherwise the signals cannot be projected.
Check the Users Guide for the computer for details on the resolution and
frequency of the computer's video signals and on the setup method.
Tip :
Some computers allow you to change the output resolution, so if necessary, change the
resolution to one that matches a setting in the "List of Supported Monitor Displays".
See “Appendix: List of Supported Monitor Displays”(P.105)