Epson PowerLite 7900p Connecting to a Computer, DVI, 26Setting Up the Projector, ■To connect using the BNC ports, see page, After connecting to the computer, you may also want to:

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If you connect a Windows- based computer to the projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click Cancel.

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If you want to connect an external monitor to the Monitor Out port, your computer must be connected to either the Computer or BNC ports. The Monitor Out port does not support a DVI connection.

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebooks, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices. You can connect up to three computers at the same time:

■To connect to the Computer port (standard VGA cable connection), see page 27.■To connect using the BNC ports, see page 28.■To connect using the DVI (Digital Video Interface) port, see page 29.After connecting to the computer, you may also want to:■connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a mouse; see page 31

■connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re using a notebook); see page 32

■connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 33

26Setting Up the Projector