Epson 800P Projector User Manual


 
12
Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Laptop Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks, and hand-held devices.
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are
turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projectors
Computer2/Component Video
port.
2. Connect the other end of the computer cable to your laptops
video-out or monitor port.
If youre using a PowerBook and you cant connect the cable, you
may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on
page 89 (available from EPSON; see page 8).
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you dont need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 20 for instructions.
note
To connect to desktops and
other computer systems, see
A
ppendix A. If you have an
iBook with an RCA video-
out port, follow the
instructions for connecting to
a video device on page 16.
Computer2/Component Video port
note
Laptop configurations vary.
See your computer manual
f
or the location of the ports
needed to connect your
p
rojector.