Acer WP100 User manual

Acer WP100
User’s Guide

Acer WP100
Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated.
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Acer WP100 User’s Guide
Original Issue: October 2005
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Disposal instructions
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Table of Contents
Disposal instructions ................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ........................................................................................ 5
Introduction ................................................................................................ 6
System Requirements ......................................................................................................6
I/O Interface ....................................................................................................................6
Package contents ............................................................................................................7
Setting up your WPG .................................................................................. 8
Connecting to the WPG for the first time ................................................. 9
Downloading the software ............................................................................................10
Connecting to a projector ........................................................................ 13
Using the audio function .......................................................................... 14
Configuring your Acer WPG ..................................................................... 16
Projector ID ...................................................................................................................16
Configuration password setup .......................................................................................16
Upgrade firmware .........................................................................................................18
Network settings ...........................................................................................................18
Projection controls .................................................................................... 19
Hide ..............................................................................................................................19
Freeze ...........................................................................................................................19
Projector remote control ................................................................................................19
Hotkey explanation .......................................................................................................20
Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices ................................................ 21

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Introduction
The Acer WP100 Wireless Presentation Gateway (WPG) is an easy-to-
use device that enables multiple users to connect to an Acer projector
wirelessly. This eliminates the need to plug and unplug cables, enabling
more efficient use of meeting time, especially when there is more than
one presenter in a meeting.
System Requirements:
- Operating system: Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP
- CPU: Intel® Pentium® III at 750 MHz or equivalent with
128 MB of RAM
- Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g enabled
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
I/O Interface:
No. Item Description
1 Antenna connector For attaching the optional antenna to
enhance wireless performance.
2 Power LED Indicates the WPG's status.
3 Reset button Resets the WPG to its factory default
settings.
4 Audio-out jack For outputting audio signals received
wirelessly from the PC.
5 RJ-45 Ethernet jack For connecting the WPG to the
Internet via a LAN.
6 5 V DC-in power jack For connecting to an external 5 V
power source.
7 DVI connector Connect to the projector's DVI
connector (transmits visual data
received wirelessly from the PC).
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Introduction
Package contents
Upon opening your WPG, you should find the following items. If any of
them is missing, please contact your Acer dealer.
5 V power adapter Power plug (optional)
DVI-to-VGA converter
Wireless Presentation
Gateway
DC-to-DC power cable
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Wireless Presentation Gateway
This CD contains:
. User's manual
. Quick guide
. Acrobat® Reader®
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User's Guide (on CD)
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Quick Guide
Quick Guide
This unit is to be used with the power adapter listed below:
Manufacturer: Kuantech
Model No.: KSAFC0500200W1UV

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Setting up your WPG
You need to set up your WPG before you can use it. This is achieved by
simply plugging the WPG into your projector's DVI port. There are three
possible ways to provide power to your WPG:
1. Some projector models support powering the WPG through the DVI
port.
2. Some projectors have a built-in DC-out jack that you can use to
provide power to the WPG. Ensure that your projector supplies 5 V
DC if it is equipped with a DC-out jack.
3. Use the power adapter to supply power to the WPG.
If your projector is not equipped with a DVI connector, you can
attach the bundled DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector
of the WPG, and then plug the VGA connector of the converter
into the projector.
Check the LED for the power status.
· Red indicates that the WPG is receiving power, but is inactive.
· Green indicates that the WPG is being used to project images.
You may also like to connect a LAN cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on
the side of the dongle. This will allow you to connect to the Internet
to retrieve interactive content or download firmware upgrades as they
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Connecting to the WPG for the first time
If this is the first time you've connected to the WPG, you will need to
download and install the driver from the WPG. The software is stored on
the WPG, so there is no need for an installation CD. Ensure that you have
administrator-level permission on your computer so that you can install
the software.
To download the software, you must remove LAN cable from
your PC and ensure that your browser is set to open up a
website. If your browser is set to open with a blank page, you
will not be able to download the software. To check this, select
Tools > Internet Options. Ensure that there is a website in the
text box.

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Downloading the software
1. Switch on your notebook, and activate the wireless LAN.
2. Scan for available WLAN APs using your preferred WLAN manager.
3. Select the AP labeled "AcerWirelessGateway" from the list of
available APs. Connect to this AP. If there is more than one WPG
listed, determine which one is the one you want to connect to from
the SSID listed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
4. If you receive any security warnings, select "Connect Anyway."
5. Once the connection is established, open your Internet browser.
You will automatically be taken to the Acer WPG welcome page,
where you will be able to download the driver.
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6. Click on the link to download and install the driver. If you receive
any security warnings, click "OK" to proceed with the installation
procedure. During the driver installation, your screen may flicker.
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7. Once the installation is complete, the Acer Wireless Projection
Gateway software will open.
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Connecting to a projector
Once you’ve installed the software, you will be able to connect to any
projector that is equipped with the Acer WPG. To connect to a projector,
simply double-click the Acer WPG icon on your desktop to launch the
application.
The application will automatically detect available WPGs. Each WPG
is identifiable by the "AcerWirelessGateway-" indicator in the SSID. If
the projector is installed in a permanent location, you may also choose
to assign a specific SSID to that projector, indicating, for example,
the number of the room in which the projector is installed (refer to
"Configuration" later in this guide).
If there are multiple WPGs within the range of your notebook's receiver
(they may be in different rooms), and the feature is enabled (refer to
"Configuration" later in this guide), you will be able to identify the
correct one by the "Projector ID" indicated in the top left-hand corner
of the projected screen. The Projector ID consists of four randomly-
generated numbers. Entering these numbers into the WPG application on
your notebook will restrict your connection to only that projector.
Only one user can use the WPG at any time; if another user wishes to
use the projector, you will need to click Disconnect to stop using the
projector, and allow someone else to use the projector.

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Using the audio function
If you're using your WPG, you can play audio content through the
projector. To play sound using the WPG, you must plug external speakers
into the WPG's audio-out jack, or connect the projector's audio-in to the
WPG's audio-out.
Your audio driver may have different terminology for some of
the settings required below.
If you wish to use the WPG's audio features, please ensure that
none of the audio settings is muted.
To set up the audio, you must perform the following steps:
1. Open the Windows® audio controls by double-clicking on the
speaker icon in the task tray.
2. Select Options > Properties.
3. Select Recording in the "Adjust volume for" area.

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Using the audio function
4. Ensure that Mono Mix, Stereo Mix and/or Wave-out Mix are
checked.
5. Click OK to open the "Recording Mix" window. Ensure that Mono
Mix, Stereo Mix or Wave-out Mix is selected.

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Configuring your Acer WPG
You will need to be connected to an Acer WPG to change any
configuration settings. Once you're connected, click the Configure button
in the upper right-hand corner of the Acer WPG screen.
Projector ID
Check this feature to enable projector identification. If this option is
enabled, a 4-digit number will be displayed when the projector is started
up, or when the projector is not receiving any input.
Configuration password setup
Use this to set a password to restrict access to the configuration menus.
This is useful when the WPG is used by a number of people, and you do
not wish unauthorized persons to make any changes to the configuration.
The first time you click on this link, you will see the following:

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Configuring your Acer WPG
Click on Set a new password to set a password.
Enter the password — it can be up to 16 characters in length.
Once the password has been set, it needs to be entered before any
changes can be made to the configuration of your Acer WPG.

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Configuring your Acer WPG
You can also change or delete the password by clicking Configuration
password setup.
Upgrade firmware
Click on this link to check if there is any newer firmware available. You
will need to be connected to a network with an open Internet connection
to do this.
Network settings
Click on this link to change the network settings.
Here, you can set a customized SSID to identify the Acer WPG. You can
also change the IP address — either set it to automatically obtain an IP
address, or manually set a static IP address.
If necessary, you can set the RF channel used to connect with notebooks
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Projection controls
Use the projection controls to perform various functions.
Hide
This feature projects a blank screen, so that you can make changes to a
document, or refer to confidential information as needed, without your
audience being able to see it.
Freeze
This feature freezes the projected image, so that you can make changes to
a document, or refer to confidential information as needed, without your
audience being able to see it.
Projector remote control
Some Acer projectors support using the Acer WPG as a remote control
device. You are able to carry out many of the same functions that the
remote control allows you to perform, directly from your notebook.

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Hotkey explanation
Click this button for a quick reminder of what the hotkey functions are.
<Ctrl> + <Shift> + <E> will toggle between full mode, and simplified
mode: