Epson EMP-8300 User manual

404350501
03.07-.1A(C05)

EasyMP.net Setup Guide
English

Notations Used in This Guide
When "projector" appears in the text of this guide, it may refer to items which are accessories
or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
General information symbols
Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if
sufficient care is not taken.
Indicates additional information and points which may be
useful to know regarding a topic.
Indicates pages where related information or a more detailed
description is provided.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words
in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. See
"Appendices : Glossary" in the User’s Guide.
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The Procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of
the numbers.
[(Button Name)]
Shows the buttons on the control panel or on the remote
control.
Ex: [ESC]
Meanings of "Projector"
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Contents
Functions and Features of EasyMP.net 5
Projection by Network Connection ....................................................... 5
Using the Projector via Wireless LAN .................................................. 7
Operating the PC from the Projector .................................................... 8
Presentation ......................................................................................... 9
Reporting an Error Using the Mail Notification Function ...................... 9
Network Connection 10
About the Included Wireless LAN Card 11
Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN Cards and
Access Points ...................................................................................11
Precautions Regarding the Use of the Included Wireless LAN Card ..11
Using the PC Card Slot 13
Inserting the Card .............................................................................. 13
Removing the Card ............................................................................ 13
Interpreting the Access Lamp ............................................................ 14
Setting up EasyMP.net 15
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 15
Renaming a Projector ........................................................................ 19
Establishing a Network Connection (via a Network Cable) ................ 21
Establishing a Network Connection (via Wireless LAN) .................... 23
EasyMP.net Software 26
Software Operating Environment ....................................................... 26
Installing the Software ........................................................................ 28
Uninstalling the Software ................................................................... 29
Using Input Devices 30
Remote Control .................................................................................. 30
On-Screen Keyboard ......................................................................... 31
USB Devices ...................................................................................... 32

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Contents
Startup and Shutdown of Functions 33
Startup from the Main Menu ............................................................... 33
Startup from the Task Manager .......................................................... 34
User Registration and Data Management 35
User Types ......................................................................................... 35
Logon ................................................................................................. 36
Data Folder ........................................................................................ 37
Available PC Cards 38
Available Memory Cards .................................................................... 38
Available Wireless LAN Cards ........................................................... 38
Hints on How to 39
Use PowerPoint for Presentation ....................................................... 39
Various Ways of Using the Projector .................................................. 40
Integrated Projector Management ...................................................... 44
About Compliance Statement 45
Index 47

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Functions and Features of EasyMP.net
A projector with EasyMP.net can provide various functions required for
presentation by network connection. The following section provides typical
application examples and available functions.
Projection by Network Connection
When the projector is used in class or in a conference room, the projector need not
be connected directly to the local PC. If the projector is connected to the network,
its EasyMP.net can process various PC and projector operations in the on-line
mode.
If a network environment has been established, you skip the preparation such as
data copy in a notebook PC or in the PC dedicated to the projector. You can start
data projection on a screen immediately.
EasyBrowser allows you to connect the projector to the Internet and project the Web
page on a screen. And since you can display the page you need, you can also play
back the motion picture contents available on the Internet. (Java applet pages cannot
be displayed.) If you have saved the contents data in the Web server, you can
present it without using the notebook PC. And in addition you can utilize the real-
time Internet information that is routinely updated.
"Displaying a Web page (EasyBrowser)" in the EasyMP.net Operation Guide
Quick Start-up of Presentations via the Network
Projection of Network Contents Using the Web Browser

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Functions and Features of EasyMP.net
EasyFile allows you to open a file residing on the network and to project it on a
screen. Also, you can copy, move and delete a file on the PC.
"Copying/Moving/Deleting/Executing a File (EasyFile)" in the EasyMP.net
Operation Guide
Projecting a File Residing on the Network

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Using the Projector via Wireless LAN
If you insert a wireless LAN card into the PC card slot of the projector, you can
connect the projector to the network via the wireless LAN system.
If EasyMP.net is not installed in the projector, you must connect the PC to the
projector directly, using a signal cable when projecting a PC file image on a screen.
However, if EasyMP.net has been installed in the projector, you can connect the
projector to the network and project an image shown on the network PC onto a
screen using Network Screen.
If you connect a notebook PC to the projector via the wireless LAN system, you can
project the notebook PC's data in a conference room.
The next presenter can continue without resetting the PC's connection.
"Projecting PC Images (Network Screen)" in the EasyMP.net Operation Guide
Projecting a PC File Image Using the Wireless LAN

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Functions and Features of EasyMP.net
Operating the PC from the Projector
Using the Remote Desktop functions of EasyMP.net, you can easily connect your
projector to a network PC running on Windows XP Professional.
"Operating a Network PC (Remote Desktop)" in the EasyMP.net Operation
Guide
Remote Desktop allows you to control a PC running on Windows XP Professional
from the projector by remote control operations. You can start the software and
project any file image on a screen. You can access all the software and files on the
PC, so you can start projection in a conference room without a notebook PC.
Projection by the Network PC
Remote Desktop Network Screen
Function Controls a PC from a remote
projector.
Operates the PC directly.
Available PC Allows you to operate a
network PC running on
Windows XP Professional.
• Allows you to project a file
image from the network PC
running on Windows
98/98SE/Me/2000/XP.
• The EMP NS Connection
software must be installed in
the PC.

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Presentation
EasyMP.net supports various types of presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
You can install the PowerPoint program in this projector, and run PowerPoint on the
projector. In addition you can save the PowerPoint data in HTML format and
display it using EasyBrowser.
You can project the PowerPoint data in a conference room by using this projector
only (without PC).
"Use PowerPoint for Presentation" p.39
Reporting an Error Using the Mail Notification Function
If the projector connected to the network has failed or entered into alarm status,
EasyMP.net can report this to a PC by sending an e-mail message to a preset
IP address .
An error in the projector can be known at a distant place when the Mail Notification
function is used.
"Establishing the Mail Notification Function" in "Setting EasyMP.net Options
(Easy Configuration)" in the EasyMP.net Operation Guide
Presentation without Using the PC

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Network Connection
The projector can be used in a LAN system once a network connection has been
established. The connection can be established by means of EasyConfiguration.
Network configuration examples are given in the "Examples of Network
Connection Configurations" section of the EasyMP.net Operation Guide.
When connecting the projector to the network using a network cable, plug the
network cable into the Network port of the projector, and establish a network
connection using EasyConfiguration ( p.21).
When connecting the projector to the network via the wireless LAN, plug the
wireless LAN card into the PC card slot of the projector ( p.13) and establish a
network connection using EasyConfiguration ( p.23)

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About the Included Wireless LAN Card
Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN
Cards and Access Points
When the included wireless LAN card is installed in the projector, you can connect
to the computers with internal wireless LAN functionality, wireless LAN card
installed in the computer and access point, providing they are all Wi-Fi compliant.
Please note: The enclosed wireless LAN card is designed to be used exclusively
with this projector. Our company will not be held responsible for any damage
caused if the LAN card is inserted into a computer.
Precautions Regarding the Use of the Included Wireless
LAN Card
The meaning of the label below for the included LAN card is as follows.
Be aware of the following points regarding the included wireless LAN card.
•May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of,
cardiac pacemakers. Before use, ensure that electromagnetic
interference does not occur.
Frequency Range 2.4GHz band
Modulation HR/DSS-SS
Potential
Interference Range
Less than 20m
Can/Can not
change frequency
Uses all bands, and is capable of avoiding "licenced" as
well as "unlicenced" bands.
EM Safety Precautions

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About the Included Wireless LAN Card
•May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of,
sensitive medical equipment. Before use, ensure that electromagnetic
interference does not occur.
•Do not use near microwave ovens. Wireless communication may be
interrupted by electromagnetic interference generated by microwave
ovens.
•Use of this product on aircraft may be restricted in some countries. Use of
this product is based on due diligence with regard to regulations.
The frequency range which applies to the wireless LAN cards that can be used in
the projector is the 2.4GHz band. This wireless LAN card operates in the same
frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as
microwave ovens and mobile unit identification (RF-ID) systems (licenced
premises radio stations and unlicenced specified low-power radio stations) used in
factory production lines.
Before using the wireless LAN card, check that there are not any radio stations for
mobile unit identification or specified low-power radio station premises nearby.
In the event that this wireless LAN card should interfere electromagnetically with
the premises of a radio station used for mobile unit recognition, cease use
immediately and stop generating the electromagnetic field.
Contact your nearest dealer or the address provided under "International Warranty
Conditions" in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms if this wireless LAN
card interferes electromagnetically with a special low-power radio station used for
mobile unit identification or causes similar problems.
The wireless LAN card configuration is based on the specifications of the country
of purchase.
Because the wireless LAN card is designed to conform to the channel and
frequency limits of the country it is intended to be used in, it may infringe upon the
laws or regulations of other countries if used outside the country of purchase. If you
need to use it outside the country of purchase, purchase a new wireless LAN card
for that country. To purchase such a card, contact the address for the country of use,
provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety
Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
Frequency Precautions
International Travel Precautions

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Using the PC Card Slot
You can insert PC cards and wireless LAN cards into the PC card slots
( "Examples of Network Connection Configurations" in the EasyMP.net Operation Guide ).
Inserting the Card
Securely insert the PC card into a PC card slot of the projector as far as it will go.
This projector is equipped with two PC card slots.
You can use both slots at the same time by inserting a wireless LAN card into the
top slot and then inserting a memory card into the bottom slot, for example.
Removing the Card
To remove a PC card from the PC card slot of the projector, press the eject
button to the left of the slot.
When you press this button once, the button will pop out, and then when you press
it a second time, the card will be ejected. Pull the ejected PC card straight out to
remove it.
Do not remove a memory card while the card is being accessed (such as
for file operations).
If a memory card is removed while it is being accessed, damage to the
card or loss of the data stored on the card may occur.
Do not leave the eject button in the popped-out position, otherwise it may
become damaged.

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Using the PC Card Slot
Interpreting the Access Lamp
The card slot access lamp is not on when the wireless LAN card is inserted in the
card slot. The communication status can be determined by the access lamp on the
wireless LAN card as follows.
: ON : OFF
State Communication status
Yellow The wireless LAN card is ready for use.
Green Data is being transmitted.
OFF The projector is off or the wireless LAN card is not inserted
correctly.

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Setting up EasyMP.net
EasyMP.net will be available once the system date and time and the network
parameters have been set by means of EasyConfiguration.
The following section explains the standard system setup using the remote control
unit supplied with the projector. Also, the mouse and keyboard keys can be used for
easier operation.
Instructions on the operation of the remote control, mouse and keyboard ( p.30)
Setting the Date and Time
When the projector is turned on, the following screen appears.
1Move the mouse pointer ( ) to the bottom of the screen using the
button on the remote control.
The Task Manager ( p.34) will appear.
Do not unplug the power cable when EasyMP.net is running (especially
when the screen is switched on or data is being read from the memory
card).
If you do, the system hardware may fail and the EasyMP.net screen may
not appear.
EasyMP.net will be ready for use approximately 1 minute and 30
seconds after the projector is turned on.
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Setting up EasyMP.net
2From the Task Manager screen, select the "Displays SoftkeyBoard" and
press the [Enter] button on the remote control.
The on-screen keyboard ( p.31) will appear.
3From the Task Manager, select the "EasyConfiguration" and press the
[Enter] button on the remote control.
If the "Please log in as the administrator" message appears, select "OK" and press
the [Enter] button. The Logon dialog box will appear.

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4Enter the Administrator ID and password from the on-screen keyboard.
The user ID is Admin. No password is set in the initial system.
5Select "OK" and press the [Enter] button.
The EasyConfiguration screen will appear.
6Select "System Management" - "Date and Time", and press the [Enter]
button.

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Setting up EasyMP.net
7Set the time of the projector clock.
8Select "OK" and press the [Enter] button.
To cancel setup, select "Cancel" and press the [Enter] button.
The date and time have been set.
Next, proceed to "Renaming a Projector". (When you need to cancel the setup
and close EasyConfiguration, select in the upper right corner and press
the [Enter] button. When you wish to start another setup, select the left-hand
side menu and press [Enter] button.)
Year Set the current calendar date and time.
The hour can be set from 0 to 23 (a 24-hour system).
Month
Day
Hours
Minutes
Time Zone Choose an area.
Daylight
Savings Time
U.S.A summer time (optional: you cannot set the summer
time of another country).

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Renaming a Projector
A projector can be renamed to a descriptive name that can be identified easily on
the network.
1Activate EasyConfiguration by following steps 1 to 5 of "Setting the Date
and Time ( p.15)".
2Select "Network" - "Projector Name", and press the [Enter] button.
PROCEDURE