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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
1
Place the projector on a flat surface.
•
The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power 
source and within 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer.
NOTE: An optional extension
cable, sold separately, lets you
increase the distance between the
projector and your computer to
68 feet (21 m). See “Optional
•
If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set 
up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection” 
on page 31 to reverse the image.
•
If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the 
Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling 
Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside 
down, see “Ceiling Projection” on page 31. The Ceiling 
Mount Kit is sold separately.
2
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
•
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen 
determines the size of the projected image. Figure 3 shows 
three projected image sizes using the lens at minimum 
focusing distance. For more information about image size, 
see “Projected Image Size” on page 56.
3
Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.
F
IGURE
3
Projected image size (minimum focusing distance)
2.6
ft.
19
.2
ft.
6.4
ft.
4 ft
.
10 ft.
30 ft.