Acer WP100, User Manual

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Page 2: ...rved Acer WP100 User s Guide Original Issue October 2005 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies ...

Page 3: ...Acer WP100 Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle ...

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Page 5: ... 8 Connecting to the WPG for the first time 9 Downloading the software 10 Connecting to a projector 13 Using the audio function 14 Configuring your Acer WPG 16 Projector ID 16 Configuration password setup 16 Upgrade firmware 18 Network settings 18 Projection controls 19 Hide 19 Freeze 19 Projector remote control 19 Hotkey explanation 20 Appendix A Regulation safety notices 21 ...

Page 6: ... RAM Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g enabled Internet Browser Internet Explorer 5 0 or above I O Interface No Item Description 1 Antenna connector For attaching the optional antenna to enhance wireless performance 2 Power LED Indicates the WPG s status 3 Reset button Resets the WPG to its factory default settings 4 Audio out jack For outputting audio signals received wirelessly from the PC 5 RJ 45 Eth...

Page 7: ...GA converter Wireless Presentation Gateway DC to DC power cable Acer WP100 Wireless Presentation Gateway This CD contains User s manual Quick guide Acrobat Reader copyright 2005 Acer Inc All Rights Reserv e d h t t p w w w a c e r c o m P N MU WP10Z 001 User s Guide on CD Acer WP100 Quick Guide Quick Guide This unit is to be used with the power adapter listed below Manufacturer Kuantech Model No K...

Page 8: ...th a DC out jack 3 Use the power adapter to supply power to the WPG If your projector is not equipped with a DVI connector you can attach the bundled DVI to VGA converter to the DVI connector of the WPG and then plug the VGA connector of the converter into the projector Check the LED for the power status Red indicates that the WPG is receiving power but is inactive Green indicates that the WPG is ...

Page 9: ...or an installation CD Ensure that you have administrator level permission on your computer so that you can install the software To download the software you must remove LAN cable from your PC and ensure that your browser is set to open up a website If your browser is set to open with a blank page you will not be able to download the software To check this select Tools Internet Options Ensure that ...

Page 10: ...nnect to this AP If there is more than one WPG listed determine which one is the one you want to connect to from the SSID listed in the upper left hand corner of the screen 4 If you receive any security warnings select Connect Anyway 5 Once the connection is established open your Internet browser You will automatically be taken to the Acer WPG welcome page where you will be able to download the dr...

Page 11: ...on the link to download and install the driver If you receive any security warnings click OK to proceed with the installation procedure During the driver installation your screen may flicker Connecting to the WPG for the first time ...

Page 12: ...12 English Acer WP100 7 Once the installation is complete the Acer Wireless Projection Gateway software will open Connecting to the WPG for the first time ...

Page 13: ...he room in which the projector is installed refer to Configuration later in this guide If there are multiple WPGs within the range of your notebook s receiver they may be in different rooms and the feature is enabled refer to Configuration later in this guide you will be able to identify the correct one by the Projector ID indicated in the top left hand corner of the projected screen The Projector...

Page 14: ...dio in to the WPG s audio out Your audio driver may have different terminology for some of the settings required below If you wish to use the WPG s audio features please ensure that none of the audio settings is muted To set up the audio you must perform the following steps 1 Open the Windows audio controls by double clicking on the speaker icon in the task tray 2 Select Options Properties 3 Selec...

Page 15: ...ish Acer WP100 Using the audio function 4 Ensure that Mono Mix Stereo Mix and or Wave out Mix are checked 5 Click OK to open the Recording Mix window Ensure that Mono Mix Stereo Mix or Wave out Mix is selected ...

Page 16: ... projector identification If this option is enabled a 4 digit number will be displayed when the projector is started up or when the projector is not receiving any input Configuration password setup Use this to set a password to restrict access to the configuration menus This is useful when the WPG is used by a number of people and you do not wish unauthorized persons to make any changes to the con...

Page 17: ...r Acer WPG Click on Set a new password to set a password Enter the password it can be up to 16 characters in length Once the password has been set it needs to be entered before any changes can be made to the configuration of your Acer WPG ...

Page 18: ...e You will need to be connected to a network with an open Internet connection to do this Network settings Click on this link to change the network settings Here you can set a customized SSID to identify the Acer WPG You can also change the IP address either set it to automatically obtain an IP address or manually set a static IP address If necessary you can set the RF channel used to connect with ...

Page 19: ...our audience being able to see it Freeze This feature freezes the projected image so that you can make changes to a document or refer to confidential information as needed without your audience being able to see it Projector remote control Some Acer projectors support using the Acer WPG as a remote control device You are able to carry out many of the same functions that the remote control allows y...

Page 20: ...20 English Acer WP100 Projection controls Hotkey explanation Click this button for a quick reminder of what the hotkey functions are Ctrl Shift E will toggle between full mode and simplified mode ...

Page 21: ... on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables...

Page 22: ...sateurs canadiens Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Acer Wireless Gateway is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com Compliant with Russian regulatory certification ...

Page 23: ... result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product 8 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 9 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi...

Page 24: ...ity EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithu...

Page 25: ...ill void the FCC certification and your warranty To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between this device and any other antennas or transmitters Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause...