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Using The Mitsubishi PK10 Pocket Projector 

with the Ubuntu Linux Operating System 

 

Fillman, S. (Photographer). (2012).

 Digital LED Projector 

[Photograph], Retrieved July 1, 2012.

 

Introduction 

 
These instructions will teach you how to use a 

Mitsubishi PK10 Pocket Projector

 with 

Ubuntu Linux

, using a video graphics array (VGA) connector cable. The majority of 

Linux users have some technical skills and this tutorial is specifically designed for those 
users, although it will include enough detail for novice users to get up and running as 
well. It also assumes that you will be using the pocket projector for presentations that 
require you to project your computer screen onto a pull-down screen or a white or 
pastel-colored wall, and that you will be demonstrating technical work or presenting a 
PowerPoint-style slide show. Finally, the computer or laptop that you use must have the 
option to hook up a separate monitor to it with a VGA connector cable. To find out this 
informatio

n, consult the owner’s manual for your computer in order to check if this 

option is available. 
 
The instructions will show you how to adjust the settings in Ubuntu Linux so that the 
projector will display exactly what is on the screen, in real time. For more general 
instructions and to explore all of the features of the Mitsubishi PK10 Pocket Projector go 
to 

http://office.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/mitsubishi/pk10.html?idRes=105535

 for 

Summary of Contents for PocketProjector PK10

Page 1: ...ations that require you to project your computer screen onto a pull down screen or a white or pastel colored wall and that you will be demonstrating technical work or presenting a PowerPoint style slide show Finally the computer or laptop that you use must have the option to hook up a separate monitor to it with a VGA connector cable To find out this information consult the owner s manual for your...

Page 2: ...ach row of the step by step instructions the images in the left column of correspond to the numbers in the center column and the text in the right column for each step Keep this tutorial handy for future reference Optional tools needed for this tutorial Flat Standard screwdriver the VGA cable has slots for a screwdriver but it is not necessary it is easily tightened by hand Screen to project image...

Page 3: ...al instead of risking your hardware or software These instructions will save you time and they will get you ready for presentations faster and without hassle by taking the guesswork out of using the Mitsubishi PK10 Pocket Projector with Ubuntu Linux This tutorial is also excellent for professionals who work in a Linux environment With so many servers now using Linux and more and more Web Developer...

Page 4: ...ishi PK10 Fillman S Photographer 2012 Digital LED Projector Top Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 Focus Dial Lamp Indicator Light Power Indicator Light Charge Indicator Light Menu Button Power Button Enter Button Auto Position Button Video Button Computer Button Down Direction Button Fig 1 ...

Page 5: ...Pocket Projector with Ubuntu Linux Fillman S Photographer 2012 Digital LED Projector Side Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 Materials You Will Need S Video Terminal Video Terminal VGA In Terminal A C Adapter Power Supply Port Fig 2 ...

Page 6: ...t Fillman S Photographer 2012 Linux Laptop Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 Computer or Laptop Computer with a VGA port and Ubuntu Linux operating system Fillman S Photographer 2012 VGA Cable Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 VGA connector cable Fillman S Photographer 2012 A C Adapter Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 A C Adaptor Cable Included with projector Connecting the Projector ...

Page 7: ...he projector unit into a wall outlet Fillman S Photographer 2012 A C Adapter in Projector Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 3 Plug the A C adapter power supply into the projector unit in the A C Adapter Power Supply Port See Fig 2 on page 4 for extra reference Fillman S Photographer 2012 VGA in Projector Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 4 Plug the VGA connector cable into the projector unit in the ...

Page 8: ...2012 VGA in Laptop Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 6 Plug the other end of the VGA connector cable into the computer s VGA In Terminal Make sure the computer is still turned off The location of VGA In Terminal will vary based on the particular computer Fillman S Photographer 2012 VGA in Laptop Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 7 Use your fingers or a screwdriver to tighten the plastic coated screw...

Page 9: ...he projector by pressing the Power Button See Fig 1 on page 4 for extra reference The projector should project its default blue colored screen onto the wall or movie screen and the power indicator light should be green Fillman S Photographer 2012 Desktop 1 Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 3 On the desktop of the computer click the Settings icon This icon is on the left navigation bar and it has a ...

Page 10: ...uly 1 2012 5 Take a moment to look over the display settings screen The default display settings treat the projector as a second screen and allow you to move windows and applications over to the projector but for most Information Technology IT presentations and for the scope of this tutorial we want the projector screen to show exactly what you are doing on the desktop in real time Fillman S Photo...

Page 11: ...d you can use your Ubuntu Linux laptop for presentations and demonstrations of your work techniques or for PowerPoint style slide show presentations Fillman S Photographer 2012 Exit Button 1 Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 8 Click the small x in the upper left corner of the display settings window to exit the display settings Fillman S Photographer 2012 Exit Button 2 Photograph Retrieved July 1 2...

Page 12: ... of your desktop screen on a wall or projector screen Fillman S Photographer 2012 Projected Image Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 2 Check the projector display to see if it is crisp and clear or if it is blurry or fuzzy Fillman S Photographer 2012 Digital LED Projector Top Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 3 If the display is fuzzy adjust the Focus Dial until the picture on the projector is clear ...

Page 13: ...rojector both Make sure that the computer is turned on Make sure that Mirror Mode is selected in the display settings for the computer see pages 7 and 8 for details The projector display is fuzzy and not clear The lens of the projector may be dirty try cleaning it with a soft tissue and warm water Adjust the Focus Dial until the projection is clear Make sure the surface that you are projecting on ...

Page 14: ...y 1 2012 Fillman S Photographer 2012 Digital LED Projector Top Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 Fillman S Photographer 2012 Digital LED Projector Side Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 Fillman S Photographer 2012 Displays Icon Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 Fillman S Photographer 2012 Exit Button 1 Photograph Retrieved July 1 2012 Fillman S Photographer 2012 Exit Button 2 Photograph Retrieved Jul...

Page 15: ...ffice Word 2010 Microsoft Corporation Creator 2010 Arrow Shape Shape Vector Art Retrieved July 1 2012 from Microsoft Office Word 2010 All shapes and vector art were used for educational purposes with permission from Microsoft and are the sole property of Microsoft Corporation http www microsoft com Copyright 2012 The shapes were used via Microsoft s Requirements for Allowed Uses and for educationa...

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