Macintosh PowerBook 4300

Setting Up the Equipment:

Step #1: Connect, using the video cable supplied, the "Computer RGB In" port located on the side of the Projection Unit to the Monitor port located on the back of the PowerBook.

Step #2: Connect, using the serial mouse cable supplied, the "Mouse" port located on the side of the side of the Projection Unit to the Keyboard/Mouse port located on the left/rear corner of the PowerBook (This connection requires the use of the MAC adapter supplied between the serial cable and the Keyboard/Mouse port on the PowerBook).

Step #3: Connect the Projection Unit Power cable to the Projection Unit.

Step #4: Connect the PowerBook Power cable to the PowerBook power supply. Connect the PowerBook power supply cable to the PowerBook.

Starting the Equipment:

Step #1: Turn on the Projection Unit power switch located just above the power cord on the side of the Projection Unit.

Step #2: Press the ON/OFF button located on the top of the Projection Unit.

Step #3: Start the PowerBook by pressing the power button located in the upper-right corner of the PowerBook keyboard.

Toshiba Tecra & Gatway Solo Laptops

Setting Up the Equipment:

Step #1: Connect, using the video cable supplied, the "Computer RGB In" port located on the side of the Projection Unit to the Monitor port located on the back of the Laptop.

Step #2: Connect, using the serial mouse cable supplied, the "Mouse" port located on the side of the Projection Unit to the Keyboard/Mouse port located on the back of the Laptop

Step #3: Connect the Projection Unit Power cable to the Projection Unit.

Step #4: Connect the Laptop Power cable to the Laptop power supply. Connect the Laptop power supply cable to the Laptop.

Starting the Equipment:

Step #1: Turn on the Projection Unit power switch located just above the power cord on the side of the Projection Unit.

Step #2: Press the ON/OFF button located on the top of the Projection Unit.

Step #3: Start the Laptop by pressing the power button. The power button will is located in a slightly different place on each Laptop, but is generally located on the keyboard surface of the computer.

Miscellaneous Notes

Display Resolution:

The Sharp Projsection Unit will suport up to 1024 x 768 display resolution, however, the quality and readability of text will be decreased. For best results, use the Projection Unit at 800 x 600, or lower, display resolution.

To change the display resolution on the Mac PowerBook:

• Click on the Apple Menu (upper left corner of display)
• Select "Monitors" from the "Control Panels" menu
• Choose the correct display resolution from the Resolution box.
• Click the close window button in the upper left corner of the Monitors window.

To change the display resolution on a PC Laptop:

• Click on the Start button (lower left corner of display)
• Click on "Control Panel". This will open the Control Panel window.
• Double-Click on "Display". This will open the Display window.
• Click on the "Settings" Tab.
• Move the Resolution slider to obtain the correct display resolution.
• Click "OK".

Remote Control Features:

Mouse Functions - Mouse functions for both the Macintosh PowerBook and the PC Laptops can be performed using the Projection Unit Remote Control.

• Pointer Movement - Pointer movement is controled by the arrow keypad located on the top of the remote control.
  
• Mouse Button - Mouse button functions are performed using the button located on the under-side of the remote control.

Laser Pointer - The remote control has a built-in laserlight pointing device. To use the laser pointer, press the Laser/Menu button on the top of the remote control. When this button is pressed and held, the laser pointer shines on the surface at which the remote control is pointed.

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