Epson Brightlink 450wi Interactive Projector Users Guide

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5. Continue until all of the circles are black.
After you have finished calibration, you can use either pen as a mouse 
on the projection board or wall. With additional software, you can 
also use the pens to write or draw on the projected image. See the next 
section for more information. 
Using the Pens
The Easy Interactive Driver allows you to use the pen as a mouse. If 
you installed interactive whiteboard software such as RM Easiteach or 
the Easy Interactive Tools, you can also use the pens to write or draw 
on the projected image.
Press the button on the pen to test the battery. If the indicator light is 
green, the battery has enough power.
Follow these tips to use the pen as a mouse:
■For best performance, hold the pen at an angle, rather than 
perpendicular to the board.
■To left-click, tap on the board.
Battery indicator 
light
Button 
						

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■To double-click, tap twice.
■To right-click, tap while pressing the button on the pen.
■To click and drag, tap and drag with the pen.
To use the pen for writing or drawing on the board, you need to 
install interactive whiteboard software, such as RM Easiteach. You can 
use your own interactive whiteboard software or Easy Interactive 
Tools. To download and install Easy Interactive Tools, double-click 
the 
Download Easy Interactive Tools link on your desktop. 
Using the Easy Interactive Tools for 
Windows
With Easy Interactive Tools, you can use the pen to write or draw on 
the projection surface. Make sure you installed the software, as 
described in the Quick Guide.
1. To start Easy Interactive Tools, select 
 or Start > All 
Programs
 or Programs > Epson Projector > Easy Interactive 
Tools
.
You see the tools on your desktop. When you first open Easy 
Interactive Tools, you are in interactive mode, as indicated by the 
mouse icon in the upper left corner of the toolbar.
note
The Easy Interactive Tools 
are not required for using 
the interactive features of the 
projector. You can use RM 
Easiteach or any other 
interactive whiteboard 
software.
Toggle between interactive 
and whiteboard modesToggle between interactive and 
annotation modes
Draw on screen 
(see page 54)
Page up and down
Use on-screen keyboardClear all annotations
Create spotlight effect Hide part of screenUndo
Minimize the toolbarCapture current screen 
						

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In interactive mode, you can use the pen to operate your 
computer, as described on page 51. 
■To switch to annotation mode, select any of the drawing tools 
described on page 54. Or, select the   mouse icon in the 
upper left corner.
■To switch to whiteboard mode, select the   whiteboard 
icon in the upper right corner. Your screen changes to a blank 
white surface, and new tools are available, as described on 
page 55.
2. To exit Easy Interactive Tools, select the   Easy Interactive 
Tools icon on the Windows taskbar and select 
Exit.
Following are lists of the interactive and drawing tools:
Interactive tools
Icon Description
Page up or down in a browser or other software program.
Use an on-screen keyboard to enter text on a website or in 
a browser or other software program.
Capture the current screen and save it as an image file. See 
page 56 for more information.
Hide part of the screen. You can use the yellow arrows to 
adjust the hidden area.
Create a spotlight effect for highlighting and shading part of 
the screen. You can move the spotlight, and change its 
shape, color, and transparency.
Use the pen to right-click without pressing the button.
Minimize the toolbar. When the toolbar is minimized, you 
can restore it by selecting the   Easy Interactive Tools 
icon on the Windows taskbar. 
						

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Icon Description
Write or draw with a semi-transparent highlighter. You can 
select the color and pen width.
Toggle between writing/drawing and erasing. You can 
select the color and pen width. In the erase mode, you 
can select a free-form, straight line, circle, or rectangle 
eraser. 
Select pen width and color (basic/fast).
Customize pen width and color (advanced/accurate).
  Draw free-form lines (or use free-form eraser).
  Draw straight lines (or use straight-line eraser)
  Draw circles or ellipses (or use circle eraser).
  Draw rectangles or squares (or use rectangle eraser).
Undo the last annotation.
Clear all annotations. 
						

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Using Whiteboard Mode
To switch to a white screen that you can use as an interactive 
whiteboard, select the   whiteboard icon.
You see the whiteboard tools, as shown below. Select the   icon to 
display additional tools.
Some of the tools are the same as those available in interactive mode. 
Following is a list of the tools that are unique to whiteboard mode:
Whiteboard tools
View a list of saved pages in the current folder.
Switch back to interactive mode.
Delete the current page and display the previously saved 
page.
Insert a picture as the whiteboard background or open a 
previously saved page. You can select any image file in the 
JPEG or BMP format.
Select a background. Tap the button repeatedly to choose 
from six solid colors, two styles of writing lines, or music 
staffs.
Create a new page on the whiteboard.
Switch to 
interactive mode
View list of saved pages
Display additional tools Delete current page
Open background image 
or previously saved page
Save current page(s)Print preview
Print
Create new pageCopy previous page to 
current page Select background
Clear annotations 
						

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Saving Your Pages
You can save both whiteboard pages and computer screen images with 
annotations. You can also decide where you want to save your pages 
and in what format.
1. Select the   icon in your taskbar (lower right-hand corner of 
the screen) to open the Easy Interactive Tools menu:
2. Select 
Saving Setting. 
Copy the contents of the previously displayed page and 
paste it on the current page.
Undo the last operation.
Redo the last operation.
Save the current page as an image file. See the next 
section for more information.
Display additional tools.
Print preview.
Print all whiteboard pages in the current folder.
Whiteboard tools 
						

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You see the on-screen keyboard and a file saving window:
3. Select the folder where you want to save your pages. You can use 
the on-screen keyboard to enter a file name prefix and select either 
Jpeg or BMP as the file type. 
4. Select 
Save. You return to Easy Interactive Tools.
5. Do one of the following to save your pages:
■In interactive mode, select the  camera icon to capture the 
current screen and annotations. You see a message confirming 
that the screen is saved. Easy Interactive Tools adds the time 
and date to the file name prefix you selected.
■In whiteboard mode, select the   save icon. The on-screen 
keyboard appears and a Save as window opens. You can select 
a location for saving and enter a name to create a new folder. 
Your pages are automatically saved as numbered images. 
						

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4
Presenting With the Remote 
Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 19.7 feet (6 meters) away. 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Displaying Patterns
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Highlighting your presentation
■Presenting a slideshow from a USB device  
						

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 119. Follow 
these tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the projector or at the screen.
■Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector.
■Aim the remote control within 30° to the side of, or 15° above or 
below, the remote control receivers on the projector. 
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to temporarily turn off the picture and 
sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, and adjust the 
volume. 
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the 
image and sound, and darken your screen. This is useful if you want to 
temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction 
of a bright screen.
To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.
You can create an image, such as a company logo or picture, to display 
on the screen whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button. (See page 81 
for more information.)
note
If a button is stuck down for 
longer than 30 seconds, the 
remote control stops 
operating to conserve battery 
power. When you release the 
button, normal operation 
resumes. 
Using the remote control 
under bright fluorescent 
lamps or in direct sunlight 
may affect projector 
response.
A/V Mute button