Epson BrightLink 450Wi - Interactive Projector User manual

BrightLink 450Wi
Quick Guide
Installing the Software
Using the Projector
Solving Problems
Notices and Warranty
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Guide rapide
Installation du logiciel
Utilisation du projecteur
Résolution des problèmes
Avis et garantie
Keep this book with the pens and remote control at all times.
Conservez ce guide avec les crayons et la télécommande en tout temps.

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Pen Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Calibrating the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Interactive Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Pen as a Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Easy Interactive Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Introduction
After your projector has been mounted on the wall, read this booklet to:
■Install the software on your computer
■Connect the cables to your computer
■Use the remote control
■Turn on the projector and adjust the image
■Calibrate and use the pens
■Use Easy Interactive Tools
■Solve basic problems
This booklet explains how to use the projector with a laptop or other computer.
You can also connect the projector to video players, document cameras, or other
equipment. For additional information, see the on-screen User’s Guide. For
network information, see the on-screen EasyMP®guides included on the
BrightLink™450Wi CD.
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the on-
screen User’s Guide on the projector CD.
Please follow these guidelines as you read your projector instructions:
Warning:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Notes contain important information about your projector.
English

4Getting Started
Getting Started
Before you can use your interactive projector, you need to install the software and
connect the cables to your computer. Then you can turn on the projector and
calibrate.
Installing the Software
This section explains how to install the software for the interactive pens and your
on-screen manuals. If you need to install the software for network projection and
monitoring, see your on-screen EasyMP guides for instructions.
Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to
your Easy Interactive software. Visit epson.com/support/brightlinkdownloads
(U.S.) or epson.ca/support/brightlinkdownloads (Canada).
Even if you have RM Easiteach®or other interactive whiteboard software, you
must install the Easy Interactive Driver from the CD labeled “Epson Projector
Software for Easy Interactive Function.”
Installing the Easy Interactive Driver
1. Insert the CD labeled “Epson Projector Software for Easy Interactive
Function” in your computer.
Windows®:If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run
EIDriverV100_Setup.exe. If you see a User Account Control screen,
click Continue or Yes.
Macintosh®:Double-click EIDriverV100_Setup in the Epson window.
2. Select your language.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

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4. When you see one of the following screens, select Register to Startup
(Windows) or Start up (Macintosh) and Launch Easy Interactive Driver.
5. Click Finish (Windows) or Continue (Macintosh).
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software and start
Easy Interactive Driver.
Installing Easy Interactive Tools and Manuals
1. Insert the BrightLink 450Wi CD in your computer.
Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. If you see a
User Account Control screen, click Continue or Yes.
Macintosh: Double-click the Epson icon.
2. Select your language.
Windows Macintosh

6Getting Started
3. When you see the following screen, click Install and follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software and
manuals, and register your projector.
5. After you have finished the installation, double-click the Download Easy
Interactive Tools link on your desktop.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install the Easy
Interactive Tools.
Note:
You can also visit the following website to download Easy Interactive Tools:
www.epson.com/support/brightlinkdownloads (U.S.)
www.epson.ca/support/brightlinkdownloads (Canada)

Installing the Pen Batteries 7
Installing the Pen Batteries
Make sure the pen batteries are installed. To check the batteries, press the button.
If the indicator light is green, the batteries have enough power.
It’s a good idea to attach a commercially-available cord or lanyard to the pens.
If you need to install or replace the batteries, use two alkaline AAA batteries. If you
have a battery charger, you can also use rechargeable AAA batteries.
1. Press in the tab on the battery cover as you lift the cover off.
2. Install two batteries, inserting the +and –ends as shown.
3. Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
Battery indicator
light Button
Cord
attachment
slot

8Getting Started
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
Make sure the remote control batteries are installed. If you need to install or
replace them, use 2 AA alkaline batteries.
1. Press in on the catch on the battery cover as you lift the cover off.
2. Install two batteries, inserting the +and –ends as shown.
3. Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.

Connecting the Cables 9
Connecting the Cables
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard monitor out
port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector.
In addition, you must connect the USB cable before you can use the interactive
pens. If the cable is not long enough to reach your computer, you may need to use
a USB booster cable (not included).
You can also project through the USB port (USB display) or through a network.
However, the VGA monitor out port on your computer provides the best
performance when used with the interactive pens.
Connecting the VGA Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable connected to the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s monitor out port.
VGA computer cable USB cable

10 Getting Started
Connecting the USB Cable for the Interactive Pens
In order to use the interactive pens, you must connect the USB cable to the
projector and your computer.
1. Locate the USB cable connected to the projector.
2. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your
notebook or desktop computer.

Turning the Projector On and Off 11
Turning the Projector On and Off
Before you turn on the projector, turn on your computer.
1. Make sure the projector is plugged in. The Ppower light should be orange.
2. Press the Ppower button on the remote control.
After a few moments, you should see your computer desktop displayed. If you
see a blank screen or the No signal message, see page 27 for help.
Warning:
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is
especially dangerous for children.
3. When you’re finished using the projector, press the Ppower button on the
remote control.
4. When you see a confirmation message, press the Ppower button again.
Note:
Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and
usage. Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.
The projector can be set to automatically turn off the lamp and enter “sleep mode”
when it has not received any signals for 1 to 30 minutes (see your on-screen User’s
Guide for details). This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of
the lamp. If you want to start projecting again, press the Ppower button.
Power light
Power
button

12 Getting Started
Adjusting the Image
If necessary, you can use the remote control buttons to adjust the image:
Calibrating the Projector
Calibration sets up the connection between your computer and the interactive
pens. This simple process ensures that your computer can accurately detect the
position of the pen on the projection surface.
You need to calibrate before using the pens for the first time, or if you change the
resolution on your computer or connect a different computer. You can use either
pen for calibration.
Temporarily turn off image
Adjust image
position and quality Change aspect ratio
(screen size)
Adjust color for different
viewing environments
Access menu system for
additional adjustments
Select from various image
sources connected to the
projector
Select the image
source to display
Page through documents
Zoom in and out

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Checking the Connection Status
Before you can calibrate, you need to make sure the Easy Interactive Driver is
activated on your computer.
1. Make sure the pen icon appears on your screen, either in the system tray
on your taskbar in lower right corner of your screen (Windows) or in the
Dock (Macintosh). It may take a minute for the icon to appear after you turn
on the computer and projector.
If a red Xappears on the icon, the computer and projector are not connected
correctly. Try removing and reconnecting the USB cable.
2. If you don’t see the icon, do one of the following:
Windows: select or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson
Projector > Easy Interactive Driver.
Macintosh: open the Application folder, then select the Easy Interactive
Driver icon.
If you need more help, see page 28.
When the computer and projector are connected and the Easy Interactive Driver
icon is displayed, you’re ready to calibrate. See the next section for instructions.
Note:
Do not select Exit or Quit from the Easy Interactive Driver menu. If you do, you will
have to open the driver as described above the next time you want to use the
interactive pen.
Performing Calibration
Two types of calibration are available:
■Normal, which is faster and appropriate for most situations (25 calibration
points)
■Advanced, which is recommended when you are projecting very detailed
images and need higher accuracy (49 calibration points)
You may need to recalibrate if you press the Auto button or change the projector’s
aspect ratio using the remote control, or if you change the following settings in the
projector’s menu system: Auto Setup,Resolution,Tracking,Sync,Position,
Aspect, Keystone, or Zoom.

14 Getting Started
1. To start calibration, do one of the following:
Windows: click the pen icon in the system tray on your taskbar (lower
right corner of your screen), then select Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate
(Advanced).
Macintosh: click the pen icon in the Dock, select Calibrate from the
menu bar, then select Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate (Advanced).
2. After you read the message about calibration, click OK.
3. Wait until you see a flashing green circle in the upper left corner of your
projected image.
4. Touch the center of the circle with the tip of the pen.
The circle stops flashing and turns black. You see another circle on the right.
5. Touch the center of the next circle, then repeat. When you get to the end of
the row, the next circle appears at the left edge of a new row.
Note:
For the most accurate calibration, make sure you hold the
pen at an angle to the projection surface and touch the
center of the circle.
Make sure you are not blocking the signal between the
pen and the interactive receiver (next to the projection window) on the projector.
Don’t press the button on the side of the pen while calibrating.
If you make a mistake or want to stop calibrating, press Esc on your computer
keyboard. Then restart the calibration process as described above.

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6. Continue until all of the circles are black.
After you have finished calibration, you can use either pen as a mouse on the
projection board or wall. With additional software, you can also use the pens to
write or draw on the projected image. You can use any annotation software you
have or Easy Interactive Tools, as described on page 17.

16 Using the Interactive Pens
Using the Interactive Pens
The interactive pens included with your projector turn almost any wall into an
interactive whiteboard. This chapter tells you how to use the pens and the Easy
Interactive Tools.
Using the Pen as a Mouse
The Easy Interactive Driver allows you to use the pen as a mouse. If you installed
interactive whiteboard software such as RM Easiteach or the Easy Interactive
Tools, you can also use the pens to write or draw on the projected image.
Press the button on the pen to test the batteries. If the indicator light is green, the
batteries have enough power.
Follow these tips to use the pen as a mouse:
■For best performance, hold the pen at an angle (like a normal pen), rather
than perpendicular to the board.
■To left-click, tap on the board.
■To double-click, tap twice.
■To right-click, tap while pressing the button on the pen.
■To click and drag, tap and drag with the pen.
To use the pen for writing or drawing on the board, you need interactive
whiteboard software, such as RM Easiteach. The pen should work with any
interactive whiteboard software, or you can use Easy Interactive Tools.
Battery indicator
light Button

Using Easy Interactive Tools 17
Using Easy Interactive Tools
With Easy Interactive Tools, you can use the pen to write or draw on the
projection surface. Make sure you installed the software, as described on page 5.
Note:
Easy Interactive Tools are not required for using the interactive features of the projector.
You can use RM Easiteach or other interactive whiteboard software.
Using the Tools for Windows
1. To start Easy Interactive Tools, select or Start > All Programs or
Programs > EPSON Projector > Easy Interactive Tools.
You see the tools on your desktop. When you first open Easy Interactive
Tools, you are in interactive mouse mode, as indicated by the mouse icon
in the upper left corner of the toolbar.
Two different toolbars are available, the interactive tools as shown below, and
the whiteboard tools, as shown on page 19.
In interactive mode, you can use the pen to operate your computer, as
described on page 16. You can also annotate whatever is displayed on the
screen, including documents and websites.
Toggle between interactive
and whiteboard modes
Toggle between
mouse and pen modes
Draw on screen
(see page 18)
Page up and down
Use on-screen keyboard
Clear all annotations
Create spotlight effect
Hide part of screen
Undo
Minimize the toolbar
Capture current screen

18 Using the Interactive Pens
■To switch to pen (annotation) mode, select any of the drawing tools
described below. Or, select the mouse icon in the upper left corner.
■To switch to whiteboard mode, select the whiteboard icon in the
upper right corner. Your screen changes to a blank white surface, and a
new toolbar with new tools is available, as described on page 19.
2. To exit Easy Interactive Tools, select the Easy
Interactive Tools icon on the Windows taskbar
and select Exit.
Following are lists of the interactive and drawing tools:
Interactive tools
Icon Description
Page up or down in a browser or other software program.
Use an on-screen keyboard to enter text on a website or in a browser or
other software program.
Capture the current screen and save it as an image file. See page 20 for
more information.
Hide part of the screen. You can use the yellow arrows to adjust the
hidden area.
Create a spotlight effect for highlighting and shading part of the screen.
You can move the spotlight and change its shape, color, and
transparency.
Use the pen to right-click without pressing the button.
Minimize the toolbar. When the toolbar is minimized, you can restore it
by selecting the Easy Interactive Tools icon on the Windows
taskbar.
Drawing tools
Icon Description
Write or draw with a semi-transparent highlighter. You can select the
color and line width.
Toggle between writing/drawing and erasing. You can select the color
and line width. In the erase mode, you can select a free-form, straight
line, circle, or rectangle eraser.

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Using Whiteboard Mode
To switch to a white screen that you can use as an interactive whiteboard, select the
whiteboard icon.
You see the whiteboard tools, as shown below. Select the icon to display the
additional tools.
Select line width and color (basic/fast).
Customize line width and color (advanced/accurate).
Write or draw free-form lines (or use free-form eraser).
Draw straight lines (or use straight-line eraser)
Draw circles or ellipses (or use circle eraser).
Draw rectangles or squares (or use rectangle eraser).
Undo the last annotation.
Clear all annotations.
Drawing tools (continued)
Icon Description
Switch to
interactive mode
View list of saved pages
Display additional tools
Delete current page
Open background image
or previously saved page
Save current page(s)
Print preview
Print
Create new page Copy previous page to
current page
Select background
Clear annotations
Additional tools

20 Using the Interactive Pens
Some of the tools are the same as those available in interactive mode. Following is
a list of the tools that are unique to whiteboard mode:
Saving Your Pages
You can save both whiteboard pages and computer screen images with
annotations. You can also decide where you want to save your pages and in what
format.
1. Select the icon in your taskbar (lower right-
hand corner of the screen) to open the Easy
Interactive Tools menu:
2. Select Saving Setting.
Whiteboard tools
Icon Description
View a list of saved pages in the current folder.
Switch back to interactive mode.
Delete the current page and display the previously saved page.
Insert a picture as the whiteboard background or open a previously
saved page. You can select any image file in the JPEG or BMP format.
Select a background. Tap the button repeatedly to choose from six solid
colors, two styles of writing lines, or music staffs.
Create a new page on the whiteboard.
Copy the contents of the previously displayed page and paste it on the
current page.
Undo the last operation.
Redo the last operation.
Save the current page as an image file. See the next section for more
information.
Display additional tools.
Print preview.
Print all whiteboard pages in the current folder.