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LiteShow WIRELESS FREEDOM FOR YOUR PROJECTOR.
USER’S GUIDE
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that the LiteShow wireless projection adapter conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 6095
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FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. O
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Contents Introduction 1 What is LiteShow? 2 Contents 4 About the documentation 5 If you need assistance 5 Projecting via LiteShow 7 About the LiteShow Adapter 7 The LiteShow Splash Screen 9 The LiteShow Manager 11 Settings Window 15 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 21 Troubleshooting 21 Frequently Asked Questions 22 Glossary 25 Appendix 27 Specifications 27 Accessories 28 Compatible projectors 29
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 1 Introduction ® Congratulations. You have chosen to step into the future of wireless projection through the use of the InFocus ® LiteShow cable-free digital projection system. LiteShow is a powerful and secure wireless multimedia projection adapter which allows you to send sharp images from a PC or Macintosh computer to a compatible projector. LiteShow is easy to set up and configure, and it eliminates the need to carry and connect computer cables. the LiteShow
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2 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Be sure to register your LiteShow online at www.infocus.com/service/register to receive product updates, announce- ments, and registration incentives. What is LiteShow? The sleek LiteShow adapter contains an 802.11b compliant wireless radio that works in tandem with the proprietary LiteShow Manager software and a wireless LAN adapter or a USB wireless adapter connected to your computer. This combination gives you presentations that are as sharp the best tethered
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 3 LiteShow and the projector The LiteShow adapter connects to a compatible projector by plugging its embedded M1 connector into a projector’s M1 receptacle. The adapter’s latch mechanism is attached by tightening the two thumbscrews. If the projector’s Auto- Source option is on, source selection in the projector automatically switches to the standard M1 connector when data from the LiteShow adapter becomes available. ® ® Please note that LiteShow is designed for b
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4 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Contents Your LiteShow system comes with the items shown in the graphic immediately below. Note that the wireless PC card adapter* is optional. This depends on if you bought the LiteShow system that comes with a wireless adapter or if you already have an adapter and opted for the package that comes without a wireless adapter. wireless PC card adapter * LiteShow adapter LiteShow carrying case LiteShow documentation and CD * optional depending on which LiteShow of
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 5 About the documentation Use the LiteShow Quick Start Guide included in the LiteShow packaging to install and set up and LiteShow. The Lite- Show User’s Guide contains more information and can be used to fine tune your wireless projection settings to match your needs or to troubleshoot problems you may run into. You can also use the online-Help file to guide you with questions while operating the LiteShow Manager. Both this User’s Guide and the Quick Start Guide
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 7 Projecting via LiteShow This section gives you more detail on LiteShow and its parts and features. Reading this section should give you a bet- ter understanding of the LiteShow system and allow you to, if needed, make changes to it. About the LiteShow Adapter Before you begin projecting via LiteShow, take a minute to examine the LiteShow adapter and keep the following in mind while you use it. The LiteShow adapter is a well-constructed adapter for wireless proje
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8 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide LiteShow adapter tips In regards to your LiteShow adapter, keep the following in mind: Be careful with the LiteShow adapter: do not drop it or otherwise abuse it. Keep the LiteShow adapter in its carry- ing case when you are not using it. The hinge on the LiteShow adapter should be used for positional purposes and repeatedly flexing it is not recom- mended. The blinking LEDs on the side of your LiteShow adapter let you know that it is operational and capable
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 9 The LiteShow Splash Screen Once you’ve attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and powered that projector on, you should see the LiteShow Splash Screen, as depicted below. LiteShow Splash Screen The LiteShow Splash Screen is a small window that appears in the upper left corner of the projected screen. If you can see it, then you know that the projector is powered on, the M1 connector is the source, and that a LiteShow adapter is connected to it. Once visi
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10 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide If you cannot see the LiteShow Splash Screen after you’ve attached it to a projector and powered the projector on, con- firm that Auto Source is selected on your projector and that the M1 source is connected. If that doesn’t help, try power- ing the projector off. Wait a few minutes, until the projector ‘s LEDs let you know it is ready to be powered on, then reattach the LiteShow adapter and power the projector back on again. If you are having other trouble get
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 11 The LiteShow Manager The LiteShow Manager is your primary tool for controlling the LiteShow adapter and projecting wirelessly. To start it, navigate to Start>Programs>InFocus>LiteShow and select LiteShow Manager from the open folder. For Apple users, go to Finder>New Finder Window>InFocus>LiteShow Manager and double-click the LiteShow Manager icon. If you opted to place a shortcut to LiteShow Manager on your desktop during installation, you can double-click th
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12 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide The list window The list window contains four columns: Favorites: When you check this box for a projector, the list window displays these projectors whether their status is Unknown, In Use, or Available. The Favorites column is helpful because you can quickly locate your most fre- quently LiteShow enabled projectors here. Projector: By default, the order of projectors is sorted by status and the secondary sort is by projector name. The first Available proje
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 13 The projector cannot be found (it’s either out of range or turned off), which generates an alert message. The projector is found but is in use, which generates an alert message. Scan Button The Scan button searches for LiteShow-enabled projectors and is active unless you are currently projecting. Once clicked, the Scan button opens an alert message that lets you know that current network activities will be disrupted while the scanning process occurs. It is
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14 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Preferences box The Preferences box is available at the bottom of the LiteShow Manager when the Show Preferences button is clicked. While it is available, you can click the Hide Preferences button to close it. Performance Setting The Performance Setting contains a slide bar with three settings for your desktop’s display resolution that range from Better Performance to Better Image. Better Performance means a faster display of your desktop by the LiteShow- enabl
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 15 Enable encryption while I’m projecting The default state for Enable encryption while I’m projecting is disabled (not checked). It allows you to project with security similar to a cabled computer to projector setup. When the Enable encryption while I’m projecting option is checked, a six-digit code number displays on the pro- jected image screen after you click the Project button. You need to enter this code when prompted by a window that asks you to “Enter th
