Epson 811p - Manual (Page 80)

74 Solving Problems
You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed.
■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in
Chapter 1.
■ Try restarting your computer.
■ If you’ve connected a computer and one or more video sources,
you may need to press the
Computer/YCbCr or Video button
(on the projector) or the Comp1 , Comp2/YCbCr , Video , or
S-Video button (on the remote control) to select the correct
source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after
pressing the button.
If you’re using a PC laptop:
■ Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you
display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as
, or it may be labelled CRT/LCD . Allow a few seconds for
the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your laptop’s
manual or online help for details.
On most systems, the key lets you toggle between the LCD
screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.
■ Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need to use
the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the
LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. See your
computer’s documentation or online help for details.
If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook with OS 9.x:
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels , then click
Monitors and Sound .
2. Click the Arrange icon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. This lets you display
on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen.
4. If this option isn’t available, click the Monitor icon.
5. Select one of the listed Simulscan resolutions. (Allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
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