SMALLPOC: The small laptop Projector On Call
TWOPOC: The second laptop Projector On Call
MATHPOC: The math dept laptop Projector On Call
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Pick up projector from 236 MSB before your reserved time. Setting up the projector is fairly simple:

• There are two essential cords... one connects the laptop to the projector, the other is the power cord. If you have to FORCE the cord into the plug, you might want to make sure it's the right plug. ;-)
• Make sure the projector is where you need it before turning it on, as you have to take time shutting it down before unplugging it again.
• Once all cords are connected, turn on the projector, THEN boot up the laptop. It should automatically detect the computer. If it does not, you can push "select/source" to see if it finds it.
  (Make sure your laptop is also on, and it is not in power saving mode.)
• Please remember to let the projector cool down before unplugging it!!! The bulb could get damaged if the fan is not on to cool it down. Each bulb costs over $200 to re-order. Thank you for your consideration!
• BEFORE TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR, HIT THE POWER OFF BUTTON TO SHUT IT DOWN.

Having trouble with the remote control? Won't detect your laptop? Try the suggestions below, or go to the FAQ page on the www.infocus.com webpage.

Click here to download User Guides for the projectors:

• User Guide for the LP70 InFocus laptop projector (smallpoc)
• Viewsonic PJ256D User Guide for the laptop projector in pdf format. (mathpoc and twopoc)

Problems with the remote control?

• The remote won't work if you point it toward the computer instead of the projector. This projector has two IR receivers, one in the front adjacent to the projection lens on the front of the projector, and one on back panel.
• Make sure that the remote is turned on. There is an On/Off switch on the right side of the remote.
• Make sure that you point the remote at the projector. The LP70 has one infrared receiver on the front and another one on the rear panel. You can also point the remote at the screen, as long as the screen is within 10-15 feet of the projector. The signal will bounce off the screen to the front of the projector. Do not point the remote at the computer.
• Fluorescent lights can often cause infrared devices like this remote to stop working properly. Try turning off any fluorescent lighting, and see if that helps.
• It should work up to about 25 feet.

The Projector won't detect the laptop?

• Make sure all cords are connected properly
• Turn on the laptop first, then turn on the projector. (that doesn't work? try it the other way around...)
• If you're using a laptop and the computer image still does not display on the projector, you may need to activate the computer's external video port with special keystrokes. Press and hold the FN key on the laptop and then press the appropriate function key (F1, F2, F3, etc.) that's marked LCD/CRT or marked with a picture of a monitor. (Refer to the laptop activation chart or your laptop documentation for further video port activation instructions.)  - You may need to press the function key more than once. Many laptops cycle through a series of configurations at each key press, including image on the screen, but not on the laptop, image on both the screen and laptop, image on laptop only. Be sure to wait five seconds or so after pressing the function key. Sometimes it takes the projector a few seconds to communicate with the laptop.

The image on the screen looks out of focus?

• The ring around the lens rotates to adjust the focus of the image. Turn it to see if you can get the image into focus.

The image on the screen looks crooked? Or non-rectangular?

• When a projected image is wider at the top or the bottom, or taller on the right or left side, we say that the image is 'keystoned'. Keystoning happens when your projector is not perpendicular to the screen, either in the vertical plane or the horizontal plane.
• Try raising or lowering the projector. (I know, seems obvious, doesn't it?) You can correct for keystoning by making sure the projector is placed perpendicular to the viewing screen. For example, it may be necessary to place the unit on a higher surface (dictionary, C++ book, a box) to correct the image.
• Don't forget there is a button on the front of the projector that allows you to raise/lower a leg underneath the projector.
• Change the Vertical Keystone setting in the projector menu. Press the Menu button on the keypad, then press the down button to highlight Keystone. Press Select. Use the arrows to adjust the keystone setting from -63 to +64 in the slider bar. Press Select to accept your changes. (On twopoc and mathpoc, these keys are directly on the top of the projector. Just hold down one or the other and it will start adjusting.)
• Please note that it is always better to achieve a rectangular image by moving the projector. Some images look much better when there is no digital keystone correction.

The image on the screen is cut off? Only half shows up?

• Try messing with the keystoning buttons... you might have accidentally reset something by bumping a button on top.

Just remember, if all else fails... REBOOT. HA! :-)