6793LS_UG.qxd 4/19/04 4:53 PM Page 1 LiteShow® WIRELESS FREEDOM FOR YOUR PROJECTOR.
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Contents Introduction 1 What is LiteShow? Contents About the documentation If you need assistance 2 5 6 6 Projecting via LiteShow 7 About the LiteShow Adapter The LiteShow Splash Screen The LiteShow Manager Settings Window 7 9 11 16 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 23 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 23 26 Glossary 33 Appendix 35 Specifications Accessories Compatible projectors 35 36 37
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 1 Introduction Congratulations. You have chosen to step into the future of wireless projection by using the InFocus® LiteShow® cable-free digital projection system. LiteShow is a powerful and secure wireless projection adapter which allows you to send sharp images from a PC or Macintosh computer to a compatible projector. LiteShow is easy to set up and configure, and it eliminates the need to carry and connect computer cables.
2 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Be sure to register your LiteShow online at www.infocus.com/service/register to receive product updates, announcements, and registration incentives. What is LiteShow? The LiteShow adapter contains an 802.11b compatible wireless radio that works in tandem with the proprietary LiteShow Manager software and a wireless LAN adapter or a USB wireless adapter connected to your computer.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 3 LiteShow and the projector The LiteShow adapter connects to a compatible projector by plugging its embedded M1 connector into a projector’s M1-D or M1-DA receptacle. The adapter’s latch mechanism is attached by tightening the two thumbscrews. If the projector’s Auto-Source option is on, source selection in the projector automatically switches to the standard M1-D or M1DA connector when data from the LiteShow adapter becomes available.
4 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Feature Sets One of LiteShow’s capabilities is to switch from one network to another, and to find available projectors on other networks via the LiteShow Manager's Scan button. This is known as the Advanced Feature set. Some wireless PC cards do not support advanced network switching, although you can still project using LiteShow. With basic network switching the Scan button is not operational. This is known as the Basic Feature set.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 5 Contents Your LiteShow system comes with the items shown in the illustration below. Note that the wireless PC card adapter* is optional. LiteShow has two possible packaging configurations: • If you bought the LiteShow system that comes with a wireless PC card adapter, you should have it in your LiteShow packaging.
6 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide About the documentation Use the LiteShow Quick Start Guide included in the LiteShow packaging to install and set up LiteShow. The LiteShow User’s Guide contains more information and can be used to fine tune your wireless projection settings to match your needs or to troubleshoot problems you may run into. You can also use the online Help to answer questions when operating the LiteShow Manager.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 7 Projecting via LiteShow This section gives you more detail on LiteShow and its components. Reading this section should give you a better understanding of the LiteShow system and allow you to, if needed, make changes to it. About the LiteShow Adapter Before you begin projecting via LiteShow, take a minute to examine the LiteShow adapter. The LiteShow adapter is a well-constructed adapter for wireless projection.
8 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide LiteShow adapter tips In regards to your LiteShow adapter, keep the following in mind: • Be careful with the LiteShow adapter: do not drop it or otherwise mishandle it. Keep the LiteShow adapter in its protective sleeve when you are not using it. • The hinge on the LiteShow adapter should be used for positional purposes only.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 9 The LiteShow Splash Screen Once you’ve attached the LiteShow adapter to a projector and powered that projector on, you should see the LiteShow Splash Screen, as depicted below. LiteShow Splash Screen The LiteShow Splash Screen is a small window that appears in the upper left corner of the projected screen. If you can see it, then you know that the projector is powered on, the M1 connector is the source, and that a LiteShow adapter is connected to it.
10 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide If you cannot see the LiteShow Splash Screen after you’ve attached it to a projector and powered the projector on, confirm that Auto Source is selected on your projector and that the M1 source is connected. If that doesn’t help, try powering the projector off. Detach the LiteShow adapter from the projector. Wait a few minutes, until the projector ‘s LEDs let you know it is ready to be powered on, then reattach the LiteShow adapter and power the projector back on again.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 11 The LiteShow Manager software The LiteShow Manager client application is your tool for controlling the LiteShow adapter and wireless projection. We recommend that you periodically refer to the InFocus Upgrade and Downloads center at updates@infocus.com for software enhancements and service releases. To start LiteShow Manager, navigate to Start>Programs>InFocus>LiteShow and select LiteShow Manager from the open folder.
12 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide The list window The list window contains five columns: • Favorites: When you check this box for a projector, the list window displays these projectors whether their status is Unknown, In Use, or Available. The Favorites column is helpful because you can quickly locate your most frequently used LiteShow-enabled projectors.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 13 Project/Stop Button If an Available or Unknown projector is selected, the Project button is enabled. The Project button is disabled if there are no projectors found or selected. When you select an available projector and click the Project button (or hit
), the screen projection application begins.
14 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Settings Button The Settings button is enabled when a projector in the list is selected. Clicking it opens the Settings window. The Settings window, discussed on page 16, contains the Settings, Diagnostics and WLAN tabs. Preferences box The Preferences box is available at the bottom of the LiteShow Manager when the Show Preferences button is clicked. While it is available, you can click the Hide Preferences button to close it.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 15 Enable encryption while I’m projecting The default state for Enable encryption while projecting is disabled (not checked). When checked, it allows you to project utilizing 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security technology. When Enable encryption while projecting is checked, a six-digit code number displays on the projected image screen after you click the Project button.
16 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Settings Window Note: When discussing "Settings," keep in mind that the Settings window options are for the LiteShow adapter, while the settings in the Preferences box are for your computer. Clicking the Settings button in the LiteShow Manager causes the Settings window to open. When projecting, the Settings button is enabled, but all of the settings in the Settings window are unavailable.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 17 3 Click the OK button to save the password and close the window. The Settings tab is still open, but the Set Password button toggles to Change Password. The next time you click the Settings tab, all of its text fields and controls are read-only except for the Enter Password, OK, Cancel and Help buttons at the bottom of the tab window. When you click the Enter Password button, a password window appears and prompts you for the password.
18 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Settings Tab The fields in the Settings tab are populated with the selected projector’s settings. LiteShow Settings window - Settings tab LiteShow Name: By default, the name is myLiteShow, but you should change it to distinguish it from other LiteShow adapters on the WLAN. The name you give your LiteShow adapter should not be longer than 32 characters. NOTE: Asian characters are not supported in the LiteShow Name field.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 19 The Diagnostics Tab The Diagnostics tab contains a button for blinking the LED. It also shows you LiteShow version information and the MAC Address. LiteShow Settings window - Diagnostics tab Blink the LED on the LiteShow module: When you click the Blink LED button on the Diagnostics tab, the two green LEDs on one side of the LiteShow adapter blink for 10 seconds.
20 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide The WLAN Tab The WLAN tab contains connection and security/authentication options. When you make changes in this tab, the LiteShow reboots and is temporarily unavailable. Types of connections There are two methods of connecting to a wireless network. Ad-hoc mode, also known as “computer-to-computer” or “peer-to-peer” mode, allows wireless devices to communicate with each other directly and without the need of an access point (AP).
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 21 road and use Ad-Hoc mode, change your LiteShow settings BEFORE leaving. If you do not, you will need to do a factory reset (page 24) which sets the LiteShow to Ad-Hoc mode. Note that resetting to Ad-Hoc mode will remove any stored WEP key information which will need to be re-entered if you return to Infrastructure mode. LiteShow Settings window - WLAN tab Connection Type: This allows you to select either Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) or Infrastructure.
22 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Network Name (when using Infrastructure mode): The field changes from a text-entry field to a drop-down menu when you select Infrastructure mode. Choose an existing WLAN name from the list, or choose "Other WLAN name" and enter a WLAN. WARNING: If you enter a non-valid network name, the LiteShow may require a factory reset. See page 24 for factory reset instructions. Be sure you supply a valid WLAN name (note that WLAN names are case-sensitive).
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 23 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting No LiteShow adapters appear in the list of LiteShow Manager. Try the following: • Make sure that the LiteShow-enabled projector is in range with your computer and that the projector is powered on. • Click the Scan button. • Make sure your computer has a valid IP address. • Make sure that your computer’s wireless adapter is installed, plugged in, and enabled.
24 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Resetting your LiteShow To reset your LiteShow to the original factory settings, do the following: 1 Remove the LiteShow module from the projector. Remove the LiteShow module 2 Grasp the module in both hands. Press firmly on the ribbed portion of the clear plastic top to disengage the locking tab. The tab is located on the back of the module. Then pull the top off of the module. Remove the top Remove the card 3 Pull the card out of the slot.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 25 4 Replace the LiteShow on the projector (with the card still removed from the slot). A status dialog appears and provides a 30-second countdown for the reset. After several more seconds, the splash screen shows “Restored”. The Splash Screen fields are updated with the preset values. The restore operation is complete when the following message appears on the projection screen “Factory Settings Restored”.
26 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Frequently Asked Questions The following are questions that you may have about the LiteShow system and its individual parts. Q: The Scan button is not enabled, and the LiteShow Manager window shows “Basic feature set”. What should I do? A. What this means is that your current wireless 802.11b driver supports the LiteShow Basic Features, but does not support LiteShow’s Advanced Features.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 27 Update a Wireless Driver Contact your wireless hardware vendor’s technical support for 802.11b driver updates. Most vendors now support WLAN configuration options that provide for advanced network switching features. The Advanced Feature set in the LiteShow Manager is referencing this WLAN Network Device Interface Specification - Object Identifier (NDIS-OID) application, or advanced network switching, interface that allows PC applications to configure network properties.
28 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide To set up Network Profiles, the following wireless LAN settings need to match. This allows LiteShow to work without a wireless adapter driver that fully support the Advanced Feature set: • SSID (BSSID) or Network Name • Network mode (ad-hoc or infrastructure) • IP address and subnet mask (The IP address must not be identical.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 29 WLAN - or Network Name (also known as SSID (BSSID)) IP address - both PC and adapter must use compatible IP address and subnet masks In addition, the following settings must match on both PC and adapter: Network mode - Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure (LiteShow factory setting is ad-hoc) WEP settings - WEP key and Authentication type (LiteShow WEP factory settings are disabled) • Out of range 802.11b networks have a line-of-site range of about 300 feet.
30 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Macintosh 800 x 600 x thousands of colors 1024 x 768 x thousands of colors 1024 x 768 x millions of colors Q: Why does my computer or my desktop icons flicker, or my task bar go blank when I click the Project button? A: It is likely that your computer is switching resolutions. If you are unsure how to change the projector’s mode, consult the User’s Guide that came with it.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 31 Q: I see a Security Alert message from Windows Firewall. What does this mean? A: If you are using XP and Service Pack 2, this message appears due to the new firewall functionality. Simply select “Unblock this program, despite the security risk” and click OK to use LiteShow. Q: I received the following message "Could not find the InFocus Mirror Driver Service," yet LiteShow Manager works fine.
32 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Q: I’m a restricted PC user and the LiteShow response time is very slow. Why? A: This involves the different methods used by restricted and administrative users for turning off Windows XP Network Zero Configuration. The process for restricted users takes longer. Q: How do I get a WEP key for my Macintosh? A: If you are using a Macintosh, you must use Airport Admin to convert a Mac password into a valid WEP key.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 33 Glossary 802.11: IEEE 802.11 specifications are wireless standards that specify an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless clients, such as the LiteShow adapter and a computer’s wireless adapter. Access point: A base station in a wireless LAN. LiteShow does not require an access point, but it does support infrastructure mode and can use an access point.
34 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, (www.ieee.org) Infrastructure Mode: an 802.11 networking framework where devices communicate with eachother by first going through an Access Point (AP). In this mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. IP Address: The address of a computer attached to a TCP/IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Appendix Specifications Temperature Operating Non-operating 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C) at sea level 50 to 95° F (10 to 35° C) at 10,000 feet -4 to 158° F (-20 to 70° C) Altitude Operating Non-operating 0 to 10,000 feet (~ 3,000m) 0 to 20,000 feet (~6,000m) Humidity 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C) Dimensions .83 in x 2.56 in x 3.66 in (21mm x 65mm x 93mm) Weight 6.
36 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Accessories The LiteShow system comes with the following accessories, except where noted: Included Accessory Part Number LiteShow adapter 591-0260-01 Wireless adapter * 412-0003-xx Protective sleeve 110-0682-xx CF Card for LiteShow adapter 412-0006-xx LiteShow Adapter plastic cover 340-1078-xx User’s Guide 010-0449-xx Quick Start Guide 009-0801-xx LiteShow CD 010-0446-xx * when purchased with the LiteShow system with a bundled wireless adapter from 3COM.
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 37 Compatible projectors The following table contains projector models that have been tested and are known to be compatible with the LiteShow wireless projection system. Visit our website at www.infocus.com/service/liteshow for the most updated list of compatible projectors.
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InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide Numerics 32-bit color depth 802.11 33 802.
40 L LAN 34 list window 12 Available 12 In Use 12 Status 12 Unknown 12 LiteShow adapter 7 features 7 resetting 24 tips 8 LiteShow doesn’t see the projector 23 LiteShow Manager 3, 11 list window 12 LiteShow Name 12, 18 LiteShow Splash Screen 9 IP 9 Model 9 Name 9 Unique ID 9 Version 9 WLAN 9 LiteShow-compatible projectors 37 InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide M M1 connector 3, 9 N Network name 21, 22 Network Profiles 27 network switching 26 O Obtain the IP automatically 18 Open System 22 Optional access
InFocus LiteShow User’s Guide 41 R T S Unique ID 12 Update a Wireless Driver USB wireless adapter 34 range 3 register your LiteShow 2 resetting your LiteShow 24 restoring factory defaults 24 Scan button 13 Scan button not operational 4, 26 Set Password 16 Set Up Network Profiles 27 Settings button 14 Settings tab 18 IP Address 18 LiteShow Name 18 WLAN/Network Name 18 Settings window 16 Diagnostics 17 Settings 17 Shared Key 22 Show Favorites 15 soritng the LiteShow Manager list Specifications 35 static
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LiteShow User’s Guide 43 One-Year Warranty Limited Warranty Subject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, InFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that the Projector, Lamps and Accessories (hereinafter collectively or individually referred to as “Product” as appropriate) purchased from InFocus, an InFocus distributor, or an InFocus reseller will conform to InFocus’ specifications and be free from defects in material or workmanship for the respective Limited Warranty period provided below.
44 LiteShow User’s Guide The Accessory Product Limited Warranty covers the accessory item only and excludes normal wear. The Lamp Product Limited Warranty excludes expected lamp degradation. Remanufactured Products and Software Products are exempt from the foregoing Limited Warranty. Please refer to the appropriate Remanufactured Product Limited Warranty or Software Product Limited Warranty for applicable Warranty information.
LiteShow User’s Guide 45 paid, to an InFocus Service Center or to a service facility authorized by InFocus. When returning Product to InFocus, a Service Request Number (SR #) is required and must be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection. InFocus or the service facility authorized by InFocus will return the repaired/replaced Product freight prepaid to the purchaser.
46 LiteShow User’s Guide LiteShow Wireless Products Software Warranty Statement You agree that this SOFTWARE PRODUCT is provided by InFocus “AS IS” without any warranty of any kind. InFocus has no responsibility or liability for any bug or defect fixes or service support.
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