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Drag one monitor icon on top of the other

Using the remote control

You can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This lets you control your computer and give slideshow-style presentations from anywhere in the room.

1 Connect the USB cable from your laptop to the projector.

Quick Setup

EPSON® PowerLite® 8300i

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen...

If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your laptop, check the following:

Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the lens cover is off.

No signal ( ? Help)

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If necessary, set up your laptop to work with a USB mouse.

If this is your first time using the remote, make sure its batteries are installed. Then turn on the power switch on the side of the remote.

Now you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse:

Move cursor

 

 

Power

E-Zoom

Page

 

 

 

R/C

 

 

ON

r

A/V Mute

OFF

Mode

 

Resize

Colo

 

 

 

 

Freeze

Press the Computer/DVI button on the projector to select Computer 1 as the image source.

If you’re using a Windows laptop, press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be

labelled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

If the projector and laptop
don’t display the same image...

If your image displays either on the projector or laptop, but not on both, check the following:

Windows

Try using the CRT/LCD or function key as described above. On most systems, this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.

Menu

Help

Left-click SourceRight-click

 You can also use the Page up

 

and down

Preview

Preset

Auto

buttons to change slides in PowerPoint.

Focus

Zoom

LensShift

 

 

 

Power

 

Volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Zoom

Page

 

Num

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R/C

 

 

 

Change slides in

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

A/V Mute

OFF

 

 

 

 

Color

Resize

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PowerPoint

Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freeze

 

 

 

For more information on using the remote control, see your User’s Guide.

Where to get help

Telephone Support Services

To use the EPSON PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included in your Start Here kit. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:

U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,Monday through FridayCanada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday

Toll or long distance charges may apply.Electronic Support Services

EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. For tips, templates, and training for developing successful presentations go to http://www.presentersonline.com.

If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled.

See your laptop’s manual or online help for details.Macintosh OS X1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences, then select Displays.2. Select the Color LCD dialog box.

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3.Click the Arrange (or Arrangement) tab and click Mirror Displays.Macintosh OS 9.x or earlier1.From the Apple menu, select ControlPanels, then click Monitors orMonitors and Sound.2. Click the Arrange icon.3.Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.

If the Arrange option isn’t available, click the Monitor icon and select a Simulscan resolution.

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2003 by Epson America, Inc.

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