User manual EPSON PL-500C

[. . . ] EPSON® PowerLite® 500c/700c/710c Multimedia Projector User's Guide Supplement Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. [. . . ] Press and hold either side of the Keystone button until the image is rectangular. Using the Remote Control The remote control lets you access all of your projector's features from anywhere in the room (up to 30 feet away). You can use it to turn the projector on and off, zoom the image, and display the projector's setup menu, for example. If you have connected the mouse cable (as described on page 14 and page 17), you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse to run your presentation. 30 Projecting a Presentation Operating the Projector with the Remote Control Power Freeze A/V Mute E-Zoom R/C ON OFF Before you can use the remote control, you need to install the batteries, as described on page 9. ON/OFF switch 2 3 4 1. Push up the switch on the side of the remote control to turn it on. The other buttons on the remote light up temporarily. If they don't light up, you need to change the batteries. Point the remote at the projector or at the screen. Press the button for the function you want to use. See pages 33 to 39 for more information. 5 1 Enter light button Esc cover For some functions, you need to use the Enter button to navigate on the screen. Press on the edge of the button with your thumb. Or, grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it in the direction you want to move. To access additional buttons, pull down the cover below the Esc button. The additional buttons on the lower part of the remote are shown at the left. See pages 33 to 36 for instructions on using these buttons to control the projector. Power Freeze A/V Mute E-Zoom R/C ON OFF 2 3 4 5 1 Enter Esc Menu Help Comp S-Video Video Auto Resize P in P additional remote control buttons - Volume + Projecting a Presentation 31 note When you connect the mouse cable, you can't use an external mouse with your laptop. However, you may still be able to use the built-in mouse pointer. Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more flexibility in delivering your presentation. You can stand anywhere in the room and interact with your audience. You don't need to stay near your computer or the projector. You must first connect the mouse cable between the projector and your computer. See page 14 (PC laptop) or page 17 (PowerBook) for instructions. s Power Freeze A/V Mute E-Zoom R/C ON OFF 2 3 4 Point the remote at the screen and press on the edge of the Enter button with your thumb. Or, grasp it between your thumb and finger. This button works like a trackball to move the mouse pointer on the screen. To click, press down on the center of the Enter button. [. . . ] The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions: s There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector. Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used. A strong light source shines into the IR receiver. Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the room. s s s s These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. [. . . ]