Infocus LP500 Reference Guide
9
Connecting a Computer
The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com-
puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com-
puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality
and brightest image possible. See “Optional Accessories” on
page 56.
puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com-
puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality
and brightest image possible. See “Optional Accessories” on
page 56.
1
Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the
PC 1 connector on the projector.
PC 1 connector on the projector.
NOTE: Many laptop computers
do not automatically turn on their
external video port when a sec-
ondary display device such as a
projector is connected. Refer to
your computer manual for the
command that activates the exter-
nal video port. Activation com-
mands for some laptop computers
are listed in the Appendix of this
manual on page 58 and in the
Service section of our website.
2
Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connec-
tor on your computer.
tor on your computer.
F
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8
Connecting the projector to a computer
Do you want to advance slides in a PowerPoint
™
presentation using
the projector’s remote?
NOTE: The USB functionality is
supported for use with
Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5
and higher only.
1
Plug the USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your
computer. To use the USB functionality, you must install the
USB drivers. See page 16 for details.
computer. To use the USB functionality, you must install the
USB drivers. See page 16 for details.
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
1
Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on
your computer.
your computer.
NOTE: You do not need to restart
your computer after connecting a
USB mouse to use it (it is hot-plug-
gable).
2
Plug the other end of the audio cable into the Audio In con-
nector on the projector.
nector on the projector.
Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector” on page 14.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector” on page 14.
computer cable
USB mouse