HP L1581A Operation & User’s Manual

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• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 51 Maintaining the System Upgrading the System This section describes how to upgrade the projector’s firmware. ■ “To update the firmware” on page 51 To update the firmware HP might periodically release updated versions of the projector firmware to enhance the projector performance. Firmware versions are shown in the on-screen menu at Help > About this projector and in the Web interface on the Home tab. Check for updated versions at http://www.hp.com/go/proj_firmware. Web method 1. Be sure the projector is connected to the local network. 2. Determine the wired IP address of the projector. See “To find the p

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 29 3 Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer This chapter explains how to give presentations on a handheld organizer that has a wireless network connection to a projector. ■ “Preparing for Presentations” on page 29 ■ “Showing Presentations” on page 32 Preparing for Presentations This section describes how to prepare your handheld organizer for networked presentations. ■ “To prepare your handheld organizer for wireless presentations” on page 29 ■ “To create a mobile presentation” on page 30 To prepare your handheld organizer for wireless presentations You ca

• HP L1581A, 56 User’s Guide Fixing the System an Infrastructure connection. For more details, see Chapter 2, “Presenting from a Networked Computer,” on page 17 or Chapter 3, “Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer,” on page 29. If the projector’s network configuration is completely wrong and you cannot fix it: ❏ Reset the projector’s network configuration to the factory default values. To do this, turn off the projector and allow it to cool, then turn off the main disconnect switch. Insert a straightened paperclip into the small hole on the module below near the USB ports. While pressing the small button inside, turn on the main

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 37 4 Presenting from a Memory Card This chapter explains how you can store presentations on a memory card, then show them on the projector without using a computer. Such presentations are sometimes called PC-free presentations. ■ “Preparing for Presentations” on page 37 ■ “Showing Presentations” on page 41 Preparing for Presentations To store a presentation 1. Use your computer to create a compatible presentation. The table below lists the types of presentations that are supported. 2. Attach a compatible memory card to your computer. The second table below lists the types of memory cards th

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 7 1 Setting Up the Projector This chapter explains how to install and set up the module with the projector. ■ “What’s in the Box?” on page 8 ■ “Identifying Features of the Module” on page 9 ■ “Setting Up the Module” on page 10 ✎ Get more from your presentations with HP projector accessories. You can purchase accessories at www.hp.com or through your projector dealer. ■ HP ceiling mount kit enables you to simply and discreetly install your projector on the ceiling. ■ HP mobile screens with built-in handles are easy to carry and set up anywhere you need them. ■ HP power cables allow you to connect in any reg

• HP L1581A, 8 User’s Guide Setting Up the Projector What’s in the Box? Before setting up your projector, be sure your shipping box includes the following items. If the shipping box is missing any of the following items, contact HP. Symbol Item Function 1 Advanced connectivity module Adds advanced presentation options to the projector. 2 Software and documentation CD Contains software and documentation for the module. 3 Setup, support, and warranty documentation Provides documentation to help get started and find support.

• User’s Guide 47 5 Maintaining the System This chapter explains how to maintain and upgrade the module. ■ “Managing the Projector” on page 47 ■ “Upgrading the System” on page 51 Managing the Projector You can manage many of the projector’s settings using the on-screen menu. For network and other advanced settings, you must use a computer to access the projector’s w

• HP L1581A, 48 User’s Guide Maintaining the System To manage the projector using the on-screen menu The projector’s on-screen menu is described in detail in the projector manual. However, when you install a connectivity module, certain new menu entries are displayed in the on-screen menu. New menu entries with module installed Quick choice Wireless Presenter Displays information needed by Wireless Presenter-to-Go so it can connect to the projector. Input (This menu was named “Connect” in early firmware versions.) Connectivity module Shows the input signal from the current wired or wireless presenter. Setup Enable sources Connectivity module Sets whether input sources

• HP L1581A, 34 User’s Guide Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer To start a presentation 1. Start Wireless Presenter-to-Go and connect to the projector: Pocket PC a. From the Start menu, select Programs > Wireless Presenter-to-Go. b. Tap the projector/wireless icon and select the projector from the list. Enter a name to identify yourself. If the projector has a password, enter it in the space provided. c. Tap Connect. Your display shows a list of slides for the current presentation. Palm a. On the main screen, tap Presenter. b. Enter a name to identify yourself. If the projector has a password, enter it in the space provided. c. Tap the

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 15 Setting Up the Projector To set up the projector for a wireless connection If a CompactFlash wireless networking card is installed, the projector has a wireless network port in addition to the wired network port. You must set up the projector according to the type of wireless configuration you want to support. ■ Ad Hoc connection—This is a direct wireless connection to a computer. The projector must not have a wireless connection to an access point. ■ Infrastructure connection—This is a wireless connection to

• HP L1581A, 5 User’s Guide Contents Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Index

• 24 User’s Guide Presenting from a Networked Computer To start a presentation 1. Be sure the projector is turned on and its network connection is set up. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Projector,” on page 7. 2. Be sure the Wireless Presenter-to-Go software is installed. See “To prepare your computer for networked presentations” on page 18. 3. If your computer display is not

• HP L1581A, 20 User’s Guide Presenting from a Networked Computer To set up your computer for a wireless connection (optional) ✎ You do not have to change your computer to use the same network as the projector. When you make a presentation using Wireless Presenter-to-Go, the software can connect to a projector on any network. If your computer has 802.11b wireless networking capability, you can connect to a projector without using any cables. You can make a wireless connection to the projector in two ways, depending on the

• User’s Guide 33 Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer ■ Infrastructure connection—This is a wireless connection to a wireless access point. The access point connects to the projector through a wired or wireless network connection. ✎ If the projector has a wireless card, open the on-screen menu and select Quick choice > Wireless Presenter. This screen shows wireless sett

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 27 Presenting from a Networked Computer To disconnect and free the projector 1. If the Wireless Presenter-to-Go window is not open, click the Wireless Presenter-to-Go icon in the taskbar. 2. Do one of the following: ■ If you want to disconnect and quit, click Exit. ■ If you want to disconnect from this projector and connect to a different projector, click Disconnect.

• HP L1581A, 38 User’s Guide Presenting from a Memory Card Supported types of presentations PowerPoint presentation (PPT) If you install HP Wireless Presenter-to-Go, it embeds the required fonts on the memory card when you copy the presentation. See “To prepare a PowerPoint presentation” on page 39. Mobile presentation file (PDB) If you install HP Wireless Presenter-to-Go Desktop software on your computer, you can create a mobile presentation (PDB file). See “To create mobile presentations” on page 40. Pictures (JPG, BMP, PNG) All JPG, BMP, PNG files in the same folder are considered a picture presentation. Images are shown in alpha

• User’s Guide Index 71 Index W Web managing projector from 49 wired network configuring computer 18 configuring projector 13 troubleshooting 53 wireless configuring computer 20 configuring projector 15 finding projector settings 22 installing card 12 troubleshooting 53 Wireless Presenter-to-Go installing for memory card 40 installing on computer 18 installing on handheld 29 starting o

• 30 User’s Guide Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer 5. Select the correct option for the type of operating system, Pocket PC or Palm. For a Palm installation, when prompted, select the users on whose devices you want to install the software. When the Wireless Presenter-to-Go installation finishes, creation software is installed on the computer, and pres

• HP L1581A, 26 User’s Guide Presenting from a Networked Computer You can then click Start Presentation to resume your presentation, or you can allow another presenter to start presenting. You can also perform these actions by right-clicking the Wireless Presenter-to-Go icon in the taskbar. To include other presenters Several people can connect to the same projector, but only one can present on the projector at any time. Several presenters can collaborate (everyone has equal control) by simply selecting the option to allow anyone to present. For more control,

• HP L1581A, Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 41 Presenting from a Memory Card Showing Presentations To insert a memory card in the projector ✎ When a memory card is installed, any current networked or wireless presentation is interrupted. To make a networked or wireless presentation, you must remove all memory cards from the projector. ■ CompactFlash card. Insert the card into the CompactFlash slot in the accessory module. ■ Secure Digital card, MultiMediaCard, or Memory Stick. Insert the adapter in the CompactFlash slot or connect it to the USB port on the accessory module. Insert the SD, MMC, or M

• HP L1581A, 32 User’s Guide Presenting from a Wireless Handheld Organizer 3. Click OK. This action converts the document to landscape orientation (mobile presentation format). If the size of the document exceeds one page, the balance of the document is saved as additional slides until all the material is converted. Then the Wireless Presenter-to-Go creator window opens. 4. In the Wireless Presenter-to-Go creator window, set options as described earlier in the PowerPoint part of this topic. 5. To create a new presentation, click Cr

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 21 Presenting from a Networked Computer ■ Infrastructure connection—This is a wireless connection to a wireless access point. The access point connect to the projector through a wired or wireless network connection.

• HP L1581A, User’s Guide 17 2 Presenting from a Networked Computer This chapter explains how to give presentations from a computer that has a wired or wireless network connection to a projector. ■ “Preparing for Presentations” on page 17 ■ “Showing Presentations” on page 23 Preparing for Presentations This section describes how to prepare your computer for networked presentations. ■ “To prepare your computer for networked presentations” on page 18 ■ “To set up your computer for a wired

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