User manual INFOCUS LITESHOW

LiteShow® WIRELESS FREEDOM FOR YOUR PROJECTOR. USER'S GUIDE 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 60950: 2000 The Agency/Regulatory Approval for the computer's wireless adapter is solely the responsibility of the adapter manufacturer - not InFocus Corporation. July, 2004 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. InFocus, LiteShow, ASK Proxima, and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation. User's Guide Travel Restrictions You must keep this User's Guide with your LiteShow adapter at all times when traveling in countries other than the United States of America. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The Agency/Regulatory Approval for the computer's wireless adapter is solely the responsibility of the adapter manufacturer - not InFocus Corporation. Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EN 55022 Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Radio Frequency/Channel Restriction Information CE approval is based on the EMC competent Authority review as depicted by Competent Authority ID number 0168. Agency Approvals NOM, CE Other specific Country Approvals may apply, see please product certification label. Version 1.2.6-29 Contents Introduction What is LiteShow? Contents About the documentation If you need assistance Projecting via LiteShow About the LiteShow Adapter The LiteShow Splash Screen The LiteShow Manager Settings Window Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Appendix Specifications Accessories Compatible projectors 1 2 5 6 6 7 7 9 11 16 23 23 26 33 35 35 36 37 InFocus LiteShow User's Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations. You have chosen to step into the future of wireless projection by using the InFocus® LiteShow® cable-free digital projection system. LiteShow is a powerful and secure wireless 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 adapter If you haven't yet set LiteShow up, you can go ahead and do so now by following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide that came with your LiteShow. 2 InFocus LiteShow User's Guide Be sure to register your LiteShow online at www.infocus.com/service/register to receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives. What is LiteShow? The LiteShow adapter contains an 802.11b compatible 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 and dynamic as the best tethered projector and computer setup. LiteShow adapter computer with a wireless adapter or USB wireless adapter and LiteShow Manager software installed wireless projection transmitted data InFocus LiteShow User's Guide LiteShow and the projector 3 The LiteShow adapter connects to a compatible projector by plugging its embedded M1 connector into a projector's M1-D or M1-DA 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-D or M1DA connector when data from the LiteShow adapter becomes available. Please note that LiteShow is designed for presentations, such as Microsoft® PowerPoint® and Apple® Keynote®as well as digital photo slideshows and Internet content. LiteShow is not designed to support full-screen video. LiteShow and the computer The LiteShow adapter communicates to supported computers via the source computer's wireless LAN adapter (integrated or PC card) or USB wireless adapter. This communication provides a data path that results in wireless projection. Managing LiteShow The LiteShow Manager interface allows you to project to any LiteShow-enabled projector within range. It also lets you set application preferences and adjust the LiteShow adapter's settings. For example, you can rename the LiteShow adapter and the LiteShow adapter's network, or specify the LiteShow adapter's IP address. Security LiteShow utilizes 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security technology. Industry-leading AES data encryption ensures unprecedented data confidentiality. Capabilities LiteShow has a projection range of up to 300 feet (91.44 meters) and a data rate of up to 11Mbps. However, keep in mind that range and data rate can be lessened by distance, walls or other wireless devices. LiteShow also handles up to XGA (1024x768) resolution along with 32-bit color depth. 4 Feature Sets InFocus LiteShow User's Guide One of LiteShow's capabilities is to switch from one network to another, and to find available projectors on other networks via the LiteShow Manager's Scan button. This is known as the Advanced Feature set. Some wireless PC cards do not support advanced network switching, although you can still project using LiteShow. With basic network switching the Scan button is not operational. This is known as the Basic Feature set. For more information on network switching and feature sets in LiteShow, please see the "Frequently Asked Questions" on page 26. Infrastructure Support This version of LiteShow supports Infrastructure connectivity, meaning you can connect to your organization's network, allowing you to access printers, servers, or the Internet, all while wirelessly projecting. See page 20 for more information on Infrastructure support. Upgrades For information on upgrading the LiteShow software and firmware, please visit the http://updates.infocus.com website. InFocus LiteShow User's Guide 5 Contents Your LiteShow system comes with the items shown in the illustration below. Note that the wireless PC card adapter* is optional. LiteShow has two possible packaging configurations: · · If you bought the LiteShow system that comes with a wireless PC card adapter, you should have it in your LiteShow packaging. If you already have an adapter, or wish to buy one on your own, and opted for the package that comes without a wireless adapter, it is not included in your LiteShow packaging. wireless PC card adapter * LiteShow adapter how LiteS k Setup Quic e Guid how LiteS Guide er 's Us LiteShow carrying case LiteShow documentation and CD * optional depending on which LiteShow offering you purchased 6 InFocus LiteShow User's Guide About the documentation Use the LiteShow Quick Start Guide included in the LiteShow packaging to install and set up LiteShow. The LiteShow 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 to answer questions when operating the LiteShow Manager. Both this User's Guide and the Quick Start Guide are available on the included CD as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. If you need assistance The first place to look for help is in this User's Guide. Be sure to check the guidelines in the Troubleshooting section on page 23. You may also check the Service and Support section of our website at http://www.infocus.com/service/liteshow. You can also send us an e-mail at techsupport@infocus.com. Our World Wide Web address is http://www.infocus.com. InFocus LiteShow User's Guide 7 Projecting via LiteShow This section gives you more detail on LiteShow and its components. Reading this section should give you a better 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. The LiteShow adapter is a well-constructed adapter for wireless projection. However, in order to keep it working for you there are several points that you need to pay attention to. Note: If you have not attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and installed the LiteShow Manager software on your computer yet, you should go ahead and do so now by following the instructions in the LiteShow Quick Start Guide that came in your LiteShow packaging. The LiteShow adapter contains the following features: LEDs thumb screws adjustable hinge M1 connector 8 LiteShow adapter tips In regards to your LiteShow adapter, keep the following in mind: · · · · · InFocus LiteShow User's Guide Be careful with the LiteShow adapter: do not drop it or otherwise mishandle it. Keep the LiteShow adapter in its protective sleeve when you are not using it. The hinge on the LiteShow adapter should be used for positional purposes only. The blinking LEDs on the side of your LiteShow adapter let you know that it is operational and capable of communicating with your LiteShow Manager. When you secure the LiteShow adapter to the projector with the two thumb screws, be very careful to not overtighten them. Please do not remove the dark plastic top of the LiteShow adapter unless you are performing a factory reset. 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 visible, the LiteShow Splash Screen displays the following informational items: Name: The name of the LiteShow adapter. The default is myLiteShow. Unique ID: A unique identification string that distinguishes your LiteShow adapter from others in the area. WLAN: The name of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) that the LiteShow adapter is connected to. The default is LiteShow. Model: The model number of the projector the LiteShow adapter is attached to. Version: The LiteShow adapter's current firmware version. IP: The LiteShow adapter's IP address. It can be automatically assigned or manually assigned. BSSID: Basic Service Set ID is the ID of the wireless device. In Infrastructure mode, this is the MAC address of the AP. 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, confirm that Auto Source is selected on your projector and that the M1 source is connected. If that doesn't help, try powering the projector off. Detach the LiteShow adapter from the projector. 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 getting LiteShow to project, consult the "Troubleshooting" and "Frequently Asked Questions" sections beginning on page 23. InFocus LiteShow User's Guide 11 The LiteShow Manager software The LiteShow Manager client application is your tool for controlling the LiteShow adapter and wireless projection. We recommend that you periodically refer to the InFocus Upgrade and Downloads center at updates@infocus.com for software enhancements and service releases. To start LiteShow Manager, navigate to Start>Programs>InFocus>LiteShow and select LiteShow Manager from the open folder. For Apple users, go to Finder>Applications>InFocus>LiteShow and click the LiteShow Manager icon. If you opted to place a shortcut to LiteShow Manager on your desktop during installation, you can double-click the LiteShow Manager desktop icon instead. Once opened, the LiteShow Manager populates its list window with all LiteShow-enabled projectors found on your current WLAN. LiteShow Manager with preferences revealed connect to selected LiteShow projector list of LiteShow projectors scan for available projectors on other networks display LiteShow adapter settings close LiteShow Manager hide/display LiteShow Manager user preferences display LiteShow help 12 The list window The list window contains five columns: · InFocus LiteShow User's Guide 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 frequently used LiteShow-enabled projectors. Favorites are remembered by LiteShow Manager, so the next time LiteShow Manager is launched, the list contains these Favorite projectors, whether or not they are on the current WLAN. LiteShow Name: By default, the order of LiteShow-enabled projectors is by projector name. The first Available projector in the list is highlighted by default. An Available projector indicates that your computer is successfully communicating with the LiteShow adapter. Unique ID: A unique identification string that distinguishes your LiteShow from others in the area. WLAN: The name of the WLAN that LiteShow is using for wireless projection. This column is unavailable if your wireless adapter driver does not support the Advanced feature set. See the "Troubleshooting/FAQ" section of this User's Guide or the online Help if you are not seeing the WLAN column or have any questions. Status: The Status column indicates whether each projector is Available, In Use, or Unknown. · · · · You can sort this list. By default, the projectors appear in the list in the order that LiteShow Manager finds them. You can click on a column heading to sort by that parameter. If you sort by Status, the order is Available, In Use, Unknown. If you sort by Favorites, the checked projectors are grouped together, and the unchecked projectors are grouped together. All others all sorted by alphanumeric entry. InFocus LiteShow User's Guide Project/Stop Button 13 If an Available or Unknown projector is selected, the Project button is enabled. The Project button is disabled if there are no projectors found or selected. When you select an available projector and click the Project button (or hit

), the screen projection application begins. Once the screen projection application starts (that is, your desktop is shown as the projected image), the button toggles to Stop and the status of the selected projector switches to In Use. One of three things can happen when you select a projector whose status is Unknown: · · · The projector is found (using the latest network configuration information) and is available, and can project the contents of your desktop onto the projection screen. 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 also generates an alert message. Scan/Skip Button Note: If the Scan button is disabled, consult the FAQ on page 26. 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 WLAN activities will be disrupted while the scanning process occurs. After that, the Scan button changes to the Skip button. The status message in the lower left corner of LiteShow Manager indicates which network is being scanned. If you want to force LiteShow Manager to move on to the next network, click the Skip button. NOTE: On Macintosh systems, the Scan button becomes a Stop button and Scan/Skip/Stop options are available in the Scan menu. If more LiteShow-enabled projectors are found, they appear in the list window. If your computer has more than one wireless card that support Advanced Feature set installed, you will be asked which card you want to scan. You can choose to Skip the scan of a particular WLAN network. 14 Settings Button InFocus LiteShow User's Guide The Settings button is enabled when a projector in the list is selected. Clicking it opens the Settings window. The Settings window, discussed on page 16, contains the Settings, Diagnostics and WLAN tabs. 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 LiteShowenabled projector, while Better Image means that the projected image will be sharper. The slide bar defaults to the middle setting. The table below shows what the display resolution is for each setting: System PC Mac Left 800 x 600 x 16 bit color 800 x 600 x thousands of colors Middle 1024 x 768 x 16 bit color 1024 x 768 x thousands of colors Right 1024 x 768 x 32 bit color 1024 x 768 x millions of colors The Performance Setting selection is invoked when LiteShow projects. When the projection stops, your previous display resolution setting (if different) is restored. InFocus LiteShow User's Guide Enable encryption while I'm projecting 15 The default state for Enable encryption while projecting is disabled (not checked). When checked, it allows you to project utilizing 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security technology. When Enable encryption while projecting is checked, a six-digit code number displays on the projected image screen after you click the Project button. You need to enter this code when prompted by a window that asks you to "Enter the code displayed by the projector your wish to use." Entering this code protects the data you are projecting to your LiteShow projector. Show Favorites Checking this box allows the LiteShow Manager to show the most frequently used projectors as Favorites. When this option is left unchecked, the Favorites column is not available in the list window. Favorites are designated when you check the Favorites checkbox for a projector in the list window's Favorites column. Disable Wireless Zero Configuration when using Advanced Feature Set This option, which is turned on by default, allows LiteShow Manager to manage the wireless network and disable Wireless Zero Configuration. This prevents the Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP from automatically trying to discover, configure, and switch wireless networks. This constant searching for wireless networks can interfere with the Scan feature of LiteShow, causing your presentation to be disrupted. Wireless Zero Configuration can be found by right clicking My Computer>Manage>Services and Applications>Services>Wireless Zero Configuration. This option only appears in advanced feature set in Windows XP. In basic feature set, this option is grayed out and Wireless Zero Configuration is on. The check box does not appear if you are using Windows 2000.