Windows Network Operation Manual (Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5) ※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-FW300NTE.
Contents Software Licensing Agreement……………………… 3 Notes on Using Wireless Connection… …………… 4 Request Regarding Security… ……………………… 6 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5…… 7 Check your computer… ……………………………… 10 Software requirements………………………………… 12 Installing and using software………………………… 13 Installation free set up………………………………… 14 [Installation free set up]… ………………………………………… 14 Necessary environment for computers to be connected… …… 10 [1. Wireless Manager ME 5.
Software Licensing Agreement Use of this Software is governed by the terms defined in this Software Licensing Agreement. Article 1 License The users obtain the license of the software (i.e. the information recorded or contained in CD-ROM, operation manual or others), but the copyright or intellectual property right of the software does not transfer to the users. Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not transfer or allow any third party, to use or copy the Software, whether free of charge or not.
Notes on Using Wireless Connection Wireless connection function of the projector uses radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band. A radio station license is not required, but be sure to read and fully understand the following items before use. Do not use near other wireless equipment. The following equipment may use radio waves in the same band as the projector. When the projector is used near these devices, radio wave interference may make communication impossible, or the communication speed may become slower.
Notes on Using Wireless Connection (cont.) Channels that can be used The channels (frequency range) that can be used differ according to the country or region. Refer to the table below. Country or region Standard Japan ARIB STD-T66 China SRRC England, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Thailand, South Korea ETSI 300.
Request Regarding Security When using this product, security breaches of the type described below are conceivable. • Leakage of your private information via this product • Illegal operation of this product by a malicious third-party • Harm to or cessation of operation of this product by a malicious third-party Be sure to implement sufficient security measures. • Set passwords, and limit the users that are permitted login access. • Make sure the password is as hard to guess as possible.
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 Network Transmission You can connect the projector to a computer via the wireless LAN or the wired LAN, and send moving and still images. For information on the connection, refer to the description on page 15 for wireless LAN, and page 28 for wired LAN. Project with various methods (See page 34) Used for normal presentations.
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 (cont.) Project with multiple projectors (See page 40) This arrangement can be used when a number of projectors are installed in a large conference room, or when holding simultaneous presentations in several conference rooms, for example. (See page 42) This arrangement can be used when you wish to simultaneously display multiple presentations using multiple projectors.
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 (cont.) (See page 60) The following operations are possible when using WebBrowser. • Setting and adjusting the projector • Displaying the projector status • Setting for message transmission (See page 68) Compatible with PJLink™ Class 1. The following operations can be performed from a computer when PJLink™ protocol is used.
Check your computer Necessary environment for computers to be connected • First, check your computer to see whether or not it has a wired LAN※ or a built-in wireless LAN function. ※LAN : “Glossary” (See page 70) • Before connecting the projector to the computer, be sure to check the following settings. • Operation is not guaranteed for all wireless LAN adapters and built-in wireless LAN adapters.
Check your computer (cont.) Wired LAN Check 1 • Is the cable properly connected? • The specifications for cables vary depending on the system configurations. Confirm the projector settings and the cable specification.
Software requirements System requirements The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software.
Installing and using software • Exit all the application software programs that are running on Windows. Otherwise, installation may not be possible. • Administrator authority is required for installation. • If the installer does not start up automatically, double-click [EasyInstall] → [Easy_Inst.exe] in the CD-ROM. • If Wireless Manager ME 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 4.5 or 5.0 has been installed, uninstall it by following the method below.
Installation free set up [Installation free set up] You can use Wireless Manager ME 5.5 without installing it in the computer. If your PC can access the removable media such as SD card on which Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is copied, you can use without installing it. When copying Wireless Manager ME 5.5 to a removable medium, empty capacity of at least 32 MB is required. 1 Insert provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 Click [Installation Free Set Up]. The install program starts.
Connecting with wireless LAN Preparations Make sure or prepare for the following items: A The wireless LAN adapter is recognized. (See page 72) • The wireless LAN adapter you want to use is enabled. (Otherwise, enable it.) • Make sure the power supply for the wireless LAN adapter is turned on; the hardware switch or the software setting might have turned it off. B When using it via the infrastructure connection: Make sure the network setting for the projector has been done by the administrator.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) n Window – [S-MAP] (List display) (See page 18) Current settings B C D E F G Current setting [Single] - [S-MAP] A Setting H Update PCSearch Select access port Selected projector Live Mode Standby L I M J N K O P Connectability Connect Close S Q R A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons B Access Devices (See pages 34, 40, 42) When only one projector is connected, select [ ].
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) n Window – [1-4/U] (See page 19) Current settings B C D E F G Current setting [Single] - [1-4/U] A Setting Update PCSearch Select access port All H Selected projector Live Mode Standby L I M J N K O P Connectability Connect Close S R Q A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons B Access Devices (See pages 34, 40, 42) When only one projector is connected, select [ ].
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) “S-MAP” Connection 1 Click [ ] on the desktop. Alternatively, select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. window – [S-MAP] is displayed. (Parts name → See page 15) ● When the window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK]. • The icon and user name are set when Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 is first launched.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) “1-4/U” Connection 1 Click [ ] on the desktop, or select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. window – [S-MAP] is displayed. When the window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK]. • The icon and user name are set when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is first launched. • The icon and user name settings can be changed in the
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) “PC Search” Connection 1 Click [ ] on the desktop, or select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. window – [S-MAP] is displayed. When the window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK]. • The icon and user name are set when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is first launched. • The icon and user name settings can be changed in the
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 3 Select the projector to connect. window appears. Current setting > - [Single] - [PCSearch] Setting PCSearch Select the computer to connect from the projector. Turn on the projector power. Press the [ ] button on the remote control. Please select user name [ Click on [ ] in the window, and the models of projector that can perform [PC Search] are displayed.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Connection error messages If wireless LAN is not available, [ ] will blink in lower left corner of the window ([S-MAP] or [1-4/U]). Current setting [Single] - [1-4/U] Setting Update PCSearch Select access port All Connectability Connect Close Click the [ ] button at this time to display information on resolving the issue as shown below. Click the [Detail] button to display detailed information.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Detected issue Displayed information Remarks Reference page － When a change in the settings made by the utility has been detected The settings of Wireless Network connection have been changed. When a Wireless LAN adapter utility or any other utilities are active, stop the operation of such utilities, then restart the Wireless Manager ME 5.5. The wireless LAN adapter utility used by the computer may have changed the wireless settings.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Connecting through the access point You can make the setting for infrastructure mode※ (connection through the access point※); however, confirm to your system administrator on network settings before changing any settings. ※“Glossary” (See pages 70 - 71) A Projector settings 1 Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) When logging on without administrator authority Before getting started Wireless Manager ME 5.5, the PC's IP setting must be set to [Acquire IP address automatically]. Before use, contact your network administrator to make sure the proper setting. A Projector settings 1 Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) B Computer operation (For Windows XP) 6 7 Log on with the user who operates Wireless Manager ME 5.5. Click [Start], [Network Connections], [Wireless Network Connection] and select the wireless network for which you have specified [SSID] in step 4, and then click [Connect].
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) B Computer operation (For Windows Vista) 6 Log on with the user who operates Wireless Manager ME 5.5. 7 Click [Start] and [Connection], and select the wireless network for which you have specified [SSID] in step 4, and then click [Connect].
Connecting with Wired LAN Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, confirm to your system administrator on network settings before changing any settings. A Projector settings 1 Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control. 2 Press the menu button to open the [NETWORK] menu, select [Wired LAN] and then press [OK]. 3 Set the details of network and select [ENTER]. As for network setting items, see page 52.
Other operations for connection Operations when password entry is required for connection A [ ] mark is displayed for projectors that have passwords set. The window shown to the right appears to establish a connection. Enter the password for the projector and click [OK]. (Password setting → See page 56) • Click [CANCEL] at the window to return to launcher canceling the connection. (See page 32) • When an incorrect password is entered, an error message appears.
Other operations for connection (cont.) 3 Click [Search]. When window – [Searching] is displayed, the search starts. Other search Searching Connectability 4 Check the search results. When the projector of the applicable ID is found, the [Projector Name] and [ID] appear. Connect Close Other search Projector detected. If a projector of the applicable ID is not found, [No Projector detected.] appear. Projector Name Name1234 Connectability 5 Click [Connect].
Other operations for connection (cont.) Exit Wireless Manager Click [ ] on the launcher. 1 The following window appears. Close Wireless Manager ? YES NO When connecting the projector for the first time The window appears. Create a profile with information about connected projectors. You can use the created profile to connect automatically. This function is called “One-click Connection”.
Various projection methods Description of the launcher The launcher always appears on the computer screen, and can be used to perform various operations. • If the launcher has been minimized to the task tray, right click the [ ] icon to display the launcher menu and operate the launcher. • To return the launcher from the task tray, double-click the [ ] icon, or select “Display menu bar” from the menu. • The launcher can be dragged to any position in the screen.
Various projection methods (cont.) End Volume control Mute A B C D E Place in notification area Launcher Menu Start/Pause Stop Live Mode Selective Area Transmission Display Change Virtual Remocon Pointer AV Mute WEB control Select Access Port Option ALL 1 2 3 4 Live mode Menu About Wireless Manager End Operating Button A Launcher menu button: The launcher menu will appear. You can operate it by clicking the various items. [Start/Pause]: Starts/pauses projecting. [Stop]: Stops projecting.
Various projection methods (cont.) Live Mode Connect a computer to a projector, and display the computer screen over the entire projection screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window (small screens) is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) Multi Live Mode Switching from one style to another Multi live mode has “4-screen multi style”, “4-screen index style” and “16-screen index style”. How to operate Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to change the style. • 4-screen multi style (See page 36) Set the projector to a full screen display. Assign an area of one quarter of the projector screen to each of up to four computers, and project images on the projector screen.
Various projection methods (cont.) 4-screen multi style Connect up to four computers to one projector, and then divide the projector screen into four parts, and simultaneously display the screens for the four computers on the projector screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window (small screens) is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) 4-screen index style When the projector is set to “4-screen index style”, connect up to 4 computers to one projector, and then simultaneously display the screens for the 4 computers on the index windows and also on a large screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “4-screen index style”.
Various projection methods (cont.) Enlarged display • Use the [ ] buttons on the remote control to move the focus (yellow box) to the image to be enlarged, and press the [ENTER] button. The image is enlarged and displayed at the top of the projection screen. • The image display will fill the entire screen if the [ENTER] button is pressed again. • To return to the 4-screen index style, press the [ENTER] button again.
Various projection methods (cont.) 16-screen index style When the projector is set to “16-screen index style”, connect up to 16 computers to one projector, and simultaneously display the screens for the 16 computers on index windows and also on a large screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 2 3 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “16-screen index style”.
Various projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Live Mode You can simultaneously project one computer’s screen on up to eight projectors. Projection can be provided for the projector having the same network number of either “1” through ”4” or “USER1” through “USER3” 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) 8 Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 32) 9 Click [ ] on the launcher. The same image is projected from all projectors selected in step 7. • Projection is provided in multi-live mode for the projector having the same network number that is selected in PC.
Various projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Multi Live Mode Up to 4 computers are connected to the maximum of 8 projectors; each projector provides 4-screen multi-style view. Can be projected by projectors that have a network number of [1]-[4] or [USER1]-[USER3]. 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) 8 Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 32) 9 Click [ 10 ]. Start/Pause Stop The launcher menu will appear. Live Mode Selective Area Transmission Display Change Virtual Remocon Click [Live Mode] in the launcher menu. 11 Select and click the projection position. 12 Click [ Pointer AV Mute WEB control Select Access Port Option About Wireless Manager End ALL ] on the launcher.
Useful Functions Selective Area Transmission By using the selective area window, you can specify the necessary information alone from the computer screen, and display it on the projection screen. 1 Click [ 2 Click [Selective Area Transmission] in the launcher menu. 3 With the left mouse button held down, surround the area you want to send to the projector. ]. Start/Pause Stop The launcher menu will appear. The range selection screen is displayed.
Useful Functions (cont.) Secondary display transmission You can set the computer screen and the projector screen to the multi-monitor mode, and use the computer screen as the primary monitor and the projector screen as the secondary monitor. 1 2 Click [ Start/Pause Stop ]. Live Mode Selective Area Transmission Display Change Virtual Remocon The launcher menu will appear. Click [Display Change] in the launcher menu. The window shown to the right appears.
Useful Functions (cont.) AV Mute function Blanks the screen for a moment. 1 Click [ 2 Click [AV mute] in the launcher menu. ]. Start/Pause Stop The launcher menu will appear. Live Mode Selective Area Transmission Display Change Virtual Remocon Pointer AV Mute WEB control Select Access Port Option The image is turned off. Audio output also goes out. About Wireless Manager End 3 Click [AV mute] in the launcher menu again. [AV mute] is disengaged.
Useful Functions (cont.) List of connectable projectors/available functions in each projection method Wireless Manager ME 5.5 can be used when connected to the following projectors.
Setting options You can make various settings related to Wireless Manager ME 5.5. Setting options 1 Click [ ]. Start/Pause Stop The launcher menu will appear. Live Mode Selective Area Transmission Display Change Virtual Remocon Pointer AV Mute WEB control Select Access Port Option About Wireless Manager End 2 Click [Option] in the launcher menu. 3 Click the desired tab to be set. 4 Click [OK]. The
Setting options (cont.) Key setting You can set shortcut key combinations that let you control the Wireless Manager ME 5.5 functions by computer keyboard operations. 1 Select the mode or the function to be set for the shortcut key, and click it. 2 Select one from [Ctrl], [Alt], and [Shift]. 3 Select one alphabet to be used with the key chosen in step 2. 4 Click [Setting]. The shortcut key set in step 2 - 3 appears in the blank space. If click [Clear], the shortcut settings are canceled.
Setting options (cont.) User settings • User name When [Setting] is clicked, the window to the right appears. Specify the icon and user name shown on the window ([S-MAP], [1-4/U]). Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics. • Favorites Button Assign whichever function you like to a specific launcher button.
Network/Security setting of the projector When making a connection between a computer and a projector with settings other than the default settings, perform the procedure below to display the menu required when changing the initial settings. For detailed setting, see the operation manual for your projector. Displaying the Network Menu 1 Press the [MENU] button on the projector. The main menu appears.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Wired LAN settings You can make detailed wired LAN settings. Select [WIRED LAN] at the network menu and click the [ENTER] button. WIRED DETAILED SETUP OFF DHCP SELECT IP ADDRESS 192.168. 10.100 SUBNETMASK 255.255.255. DEFAULT GATEWAY 192.168. 10. 1 0 RETURN OK CANCEL DHCP※: ON: If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Setting network number (for wireless LAN) 1 2 Select [WIRELESS LAN] at the network menu. Select the number to be connected with the [ PICTURE WIRED LAN POSITION WIRELESS LAN LANGUAGE NAME CHANGE PROJECTOR SETUP SECURITY NETWORK SELECT S-MAP OFF PASSWORD DISPLAY OPTION ] buttons.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Wireless settings Select [NEXT] on the IP address setting window to switch to the wireless setting window. Make the settings related to the wireless connection between the projector and the network. WIRELESS DETAILED SETUP USER1 2/3 Panasonic Projector SSID AD HOC MODE SELECT SSID※ RETURN ENTER AUTHENTICATION OPEN ENCRYPTION NONE 1 CHANNEL RETURN NEXT CANCEL : If the mode is [INFRASTRUCTURE※], enter the SSID registered at the access point.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Additionally perform the following setting using the [AUTHENTICATION] setting. WIRELESS DETAILED SETUP USER1 3/3 1 DEFAULT KEY ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY1 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY2 SELECT RETURN ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY3 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY4 RETURN OK CANCEL When setting [OPEN] or [SHARED] as authentication and setting [WEP※] as the encryption method: DEFAULT KEY : Set 1 – 4 numerals for the default key.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Changing the projector name You can change the projector name on the network. It will help to distinguish names in the window ([S-MAP], [1-4/U]). 1 Select [NAME CHANGE] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) 4 Enter the password using the [ 5 After entering the password, select [OK] and click [ENTER]. ▲▼ENTER] buttons. Select [ALL DELETE] to remove all the entered characters. Press the [DEFAULT] button on the remote control to clear a letter which is selected by the cursor in the entry box. Select [CANCEL] to undo the changes and then press [ENTER].
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Live mode cut-in Set it to “ON” if you allow other users on the network to connect in live mode while you are also in live mode. 1 Select [LIVE MODE CUT IN] at the network menu.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Verifying settings Your current settings appear. Select [STATUS] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. PICTURE WIRED LAN POSITION WIRELESS LAN LANGUAGE NAME CHANGE PASSWORD DISPLAY OPTION OFF PASSWORD CHANGE PROJECTOR SETUP NETWORK STANDBY SECURITY NETWORK SELECT S-MAP OFF NETWORK CONTROL ON LIVE MODE CUT IN OFF COMPUTER SEARCH RETURN MULTI-LIVE STATUS INITIALIZE ENTER The status of the following will appear.
Using WebBrowser Control a projector through the WebBrowser of a computer. It is called “WEB Control”. (The example is when using Microsoft Internet Explorer.) The functions that can be operated and content displayed differ depending on the projector you are using. Before using the WebBrowser control Connect the projector and PC with wired or wireless LAN. (See page 15) A Projector settings Turn [ON] the [NETWORK CONTROL] in the network menu. 1 Select [NETWORK CONTROL] in the network menu.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Enabling JavaScript If JavaScript has been set to disable, enable it. 1 Open window. 2 Select [Security] and set the security level to [Default Level], or select [Custom Level] and check the [Enable] checkbox under [Active scripting]. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet Connections] → [Internet Option]. Accessing from the WebBrowser 1 Click [WEB CONTROL] on the launcher.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Monitor information window This page indicates the projector status. To access this page from other pages, click [Status] at the left of the window. Projector status Network status On this window, click the [Projector status] tab. On this window, click the [Network status] tab. The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] → [Refresh].
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Projector control window You can make various projector settings. If you migrate from other page, click [Projector control] in the main menu (left of the window). Basic control window Advanced control window On this window, click the [Basic control] tab. On this window, click the [Advanced control] tab. Connection with the projector may not be possible immediately after the power is turned on. In this case wait a bit and then make the connection again.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Detailed settings window You can make detail network settings on projector, when connecting without the administrator authority or when connecting through an access point (infrastructure mode). LAN settings 1 Click [Detailed set up] in the menu. 2 Select the items to change and click [Next]. 3 Complete the detailed settings and click [Next]. 4 Click [Submit]. The settings window appears, showing the current settings. • To change the LAN settings, click [Change].
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Time settings Click [Detailed set up]→[Adjust clock] in the menu. Time zone : Select the time zone and click [Set time zone]. Time : Enter the current date and time in [Date] and [Time], and then click [Set date and time]. Email settings You can specify two email recipients. Click [Detailed set up]→[E-mail set up] in the menu. • [MAIL SERVER] ENABLE : Enable or disable email transmission.
Using WebBrowser (cont.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Authentication server settings Click [Detailed set up]→[Authentication set up] in the menu. Auth : Change the authentication method as desired. SMTP Auth : For SMTP authentication, change the authentication method to use, as desired. Pop Server name : Enter the POP server name. User name : E nter the user name for the SMTP or POP server. Password : Enter the password for the SMTP or POP server. SMTP server port : Enter the SMTP server port number.
Using PJLink™ protocol The projector’s network functions conform to PJLink™ Class 1 standards, enabling the following operations from a computer using the PJLink™ protocol. • Setting the projector • Querying the projector status To use PJLink™ protocol, select [ON] to turn on the [NETWORK CONTROL] of the projector. (See page 57) Applicable commands The following commands are used to control the projector with the PJLink™ protocol.
Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 5.5 From the desktop, select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and uninstall the software.
Glossary Category Item LAN Access point MAC address IP address Common Setting of connections DHCP Subnetmask Default Gateway Domain Name Descriptions Page Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as inside a company. These are stations for relaying electromagnetic signals between computers in a wireless LAN. When a computer is connected to an access point, it can communicate through the network connected to the access point.
Glossary (cont.) Category Item This is the mode in which computers communicate with each other directly, rather than via access points. INFRASTRUCTURE (infrastructure mode) This is the mode in which communications are performed via the access point. SSID Abbreviation for Service Set ID. The SSID identification code must be set to distinguish equipment included in a wireless LAN that uses access points from equipment not included in that LAN.
Frequently Asked Questions Check the following points once more before requesting repair. No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. • Is Wireless Manager ME 5.5 running? Wireless Manager ME 5.5 must be started in the computer in order to enable wireless transmissions of images to the projector. A Is the wireless LAN adapter effective? If the wireless LAN adapter is disabled, enable it.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) Is Network Bridge enabled? Some computers with Windows XP, and Windows Vista may have Network Bridge (a built-in function of Windows XP, and Windows Vista) enabled; this will prevent a wireless connection. The settings in Network Bridge must be changed in order to make a wireless connection.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) l Windows XP Has Windows XP firewall been disabled? The firewall in Windows XP must be disabled in order to connect to a wireless network. How to disable the firewall in Windows XP 1. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet Connections] → [Network Connections]. 2.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) Are any firewall-containing applications installed? If any applications which contain firewalls are installed, the installation may hang up at the [Projector search in progress] display (some firewalls function even when not started). If this occurs, firewall settings must be changed in order to allow connection to the wireless network.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) If the connection utility is active, the connection utility list is displayed. To connecto to the projector, the connection utility must be stopped. To stop the connection utility, click the [OK] button to stop the service. The service that stopped when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 ended will return to the original state.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) There is a time lag between operations at the computer and results in the projected image. • Wireless Manager ME 5.5 reads the screen, compresses the data and transmits it to the projector. In the projector, the received data are extracted and then projected. Some delays occur in this system, due to the processing time and factors in the wireless environment. Different computers may also produce varying lag times.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) When Windows Media Player 11 is used with Windows Vista, audio is disconnected in the live mode. • When using Windows Media Player 11, close as many other running programs as possible. If there still are dropouts in the audio, try using another player application. When using Wireless Manager ME 5.5 with Windows Vista, the launcher is projected. • This limitation applies when installing and using the software under Windows Vista.
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